Prof. Daniela BURUIANA | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Daniela BURUIANA | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Vice-rector, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania

Prof. Dr. Buruiana Daniela Laura is a prominent academic leader and innovative researcher currently serving as the Vice-Rector at Dunarea de Jos University of Galati . With over two decades of experience in industrial and materials engineering, she holds two habilitations—one in Industrial Engineering and another in Materials Engineering. She leads multiple interdisciplinary initiatives and is the Head of the Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering and the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Eco-Nano Technology and Advanced Materials (CC-ITI). Her prolific contributions include over 40 ISI-indexed publications, six patents, and leadership in 18 national and international research projects, establishing her as a vital contributor to the advancement of eco-innovative and sustainable technologies 🌱.

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🎓 Education Background

Prof. Buruiana has completed her doctoral studies in Engineering, specializing in the domains of materials and industrial engineering 🏗️. She later earned two habilitations—significant academic milestones that qualify her as a doctoral advisor and research leader in both Industrial Engineering and Materials Engineering. Her academic formation has been deeply rooted in sustainability, biomaterials, and the valorization of industrial and biomedical waste, reflecting her interdisciplinary educational trajectory.

💼 Professional Experience

Currently serving as Vice-Rector, she has held several pivotal academic and research leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Materials and Environmental Engineering since 2020 and Director of CC-ITI. She has directed over 10 competitive research projects, collaborated with global institutions like the University of Burgos (Spain), Universidade de Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and The University of Sheffield (UK) 🌍. Her consultancy experience spans five industrial projects, further bridging academia with industry applications. With 14 books published, she also demonstrates a strong commitment to education and scientific communication 📚.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Prof. Buruiana has been honored with 17 awards at conferences and scientific projects, recognizing her innovative research contributions 🏆. She is an active member of the Romanian Society of Biomaterials, the National Register of Teaching Staff Evaluators, and the Romanian Environmental Association. Furthermore, she serves on the Certification Commission for Environmental Study Elaborators and contributes to national education standards through ARACIS. Her professional stature continues to rise due to her impactful research and dedication to excellence.

🔍 Research Focus

Her main research areas include materials engineering, environmental protection, biomaterials, circular economy, and the valorization of waste 🌐. She has significantly contributed to the understanding of eco-friendly nanomaterials and corrosion resistance in harsh environments, while also exploring biomaterial applications for sustainability and CO₂ sequestration. Under her guidance, many young researchers are being trained to implement advanced materials and environmental solutions at an industrial level 🧪.

🧾 Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Daniela Laura Buruiana is a distinguished scholar whose groundbreaking research in industrial and environmental engineering continues to influence scientific innovation and sustainable development worldwide 🌟. Her dynamic leadership, dedication to education, and international collaborations make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🥇.

📚 Top Notable Publications

Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Saliva Formulations on Stainless Steel Integrity (2025) – Applied Sciences
📈 Cited by: 2 articles (Crossref)

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Protective Coatings in Preventing Steel Corrosion in the Marine Environment (2025) – Polymers
📈 Cited by: 3 articles (Crossref)

Advanced Recycling of Modified EDPM Rubber in Bituminous Asphalt Paving (2024) – Buildings
📈 Cited by: 4 articles (Web of Science)

Corrosion Tendency of S235 Steel in 3.5% NaCl Solution and Drinking Water During Six Months of Exposure (2024) – Materials
📈 Cited by: 1 article (Crossref)

Detection of Reed Using CNN Method and Analysis of the Dry Reed (Phragmites Australis) for a Sustainable Lake Area (2023) – Plant Methods
📈 Cited by: 6 articles (Scopus)

Ke Wu | Computer Science | Best Dissertation Award

Prof. Ke Wu | Computer Science | Best Dissertation Award

professor, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), China

Dr. Ke Wu is a distinguished professor at the China University of Geosciences, specializing in hyperspectral remote sensing and its applications in geosciences 🌏. Born on October 2, 1981, in Hubei, China, Dr. Wu has established himself as a leading expert in his field, contributing significantly to research and education 📚. Fluent in both Chinese and English, he excels in both written and spoken communication, making him a valuable asset to the academic community.

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Education

Dr. Ke Wu holds a Ph.D. in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing from Wuhan University (2008) 🎓, where he also completed his B.S. in Information Engineering (2002) 🏫. His advanced education has provided a strong foundation for his research and teaching career in remote sensing and geophysics.

Experience

Since January 2020, Dr. Ke Wu has been a professor at the China University of Geosciences 👨‍🏫. Prior to this, he served as an associate professor from 2011 to 2019 and as a postdoctoral researcher in geophysics from 2009 to 2011. His extensive experience in academia has enabled him to mentor many students and contribute to numerous research projects.

Research Interests

Dr. Ke Wu’s research interests focus on hyperspectral remote sensed image processing and its applications in geosciences 🔬. He has led several significant research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other prestigious organizations. His work aims to advance the understanding and practical applications of remote sensing technologies.

Awards

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Dr. Ke Wu and his team have received numerous awards 🏆. Notably, in 2022, they won the third prize in the National Hyperspectral Satellite Remote Sensing Image Intelligent Processing and Industry Application Competition of the “Obit Cup”. His group also secured the third prize in the South Division of the “Yuan Chuang Cup” Innovation and Creativity Competition in 2019 and the first prize of the Surveying and Mapping Science and Technology Progress Award of the China Society of Surveying, Mapping, and Geographic Information in 2017.

Publications

Junfei Zhong, Ke Wu, Ying Xu* (2024). “Deep Spatial Feedback Refined Network with Multi-Level Feature Fusion for Hyperspectral Image Sub-pixel Mapping,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. DOI: 10.1109/TGRS.2024.3419157Cited by: 3 articles

Ke Wu, Fan Yang, Huize Liu, Ying Xu* (2024). “Detection of coral reef bleaching by multitemporal Sentinel-2 data using the PU-bagging algorithm: A feasibility study at Lizard Island,” Remote Sens. DOI: 10.3390/rs16132473Cited by: 5 articles

Ke Wu, Yanting Zhan, Ying An, Suyi Li* (2024). “Multiscale Feature Search-Based Graph Convolutional Network for Hyperspectral Image Classification,” Remote Sens. DOI: 10.3390/rs16132328Cited by: 4 articles

Wenjie Tang, Ke Wu, Yuxiang Zhang, Yanting Zhan* (2023). “A Siamese Network Based on Multiple Attention and Multilayer Transformer for Change Detection,” IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. DOI: 10.1109/TGRS.2023.3325220Cited by: 6 articles

Yanting Zhan, Ke Wu, Yanni Dong* (2022). “Enhanced Spectral–Spatial Residual Attention Network for Hyperspectral Image Classification,” IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. DOI: 10.1109/JSTARS.2022.3197934Cited by: 8 articles