Dr. Nigar Ahmed , Dalian maritime university , China.
Dr. Nigar Ahmed is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at Dalian Maritime University, China, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Marine Robotics 
. He earned his Ph.D. from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics 
and has contributed significantly to UAV flight control and adaptive systems. With 21 SCI/Scopus-indexed journal publications, including 14 as the first author, his research enhances UAV robustness for applications like disaster response and surveillance 
. He has collaborated with top global institutions and actively reviews high-impact journals. His contributions to control theory and UAV research earned him the “High-Level Talent” award 
.
Publication Top Notes
Education & Experience 
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) – Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems) – National University of Science and Technology, Pakistan
B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power) – COMSATS, Abbottabad, Pakistan
Postdoctoral Researcher – Dalian Maritime University, China
Scientific Researcher (2021–2022) – University of Zagreb, Croatia
Collaborations with – Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Southeast University (China), Qatar University, and NUST (Pakistan)
Summary Suitability
Dr. Nigar Ahmed is a distinguished researcher and a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award for his outstanding contributions to control theory, UAV flight control, and disturbance observer-based control systems. His research has significantly advanced UAV robustness, adaptive strategies, and fault-tolerant systems, making a profound impact on aerospace and robotics.
Professional Development
Dr. Nigar Ahmed has published 21 high-impact research papers, including 14 as the first author . His expertise in UAV control and disturbance observer-based control has led to advancements in predictive control and fault-tolerant systems . With a citation index of 279, he actively contributes as a peer reviewer for top-tier journals. He has participated in six UAV control research projects, supporting industrial and academic collaborations. His work in Horizon 2020’s wastewater project has further strengthened his contributions to control systems and optimization. He is a Pakistan Engineering Council member, enhancing global research networks .
Research Focus
Dr. Nigar Ahmed specializes in Aerospace and Control Systems Engineering, with a strong emphasis on UAV flight control, adaptive strategies, and disturbance observer-based control 
. His research aims to improve UAV robustness for applications like disaster response, surveillance, and environmental monitoring . His expertise in predictive control and fault-tolerant systems enhances UAV performance in dynamic and uncertain environments . He also works on artificial intelligence-driven marine robotics, bridging autonomous navigation and intelligent control . Through academic collaborations and industry partnerships, his work drives innovation in aerospace and control theory .
Awards & Honors
High-Level Talent Award for UAV research
Recognized Peer Reviewer for high-impact SCI/Scopus journals
Lead Researcher in Horizon 2020’s wastewater project 
Principal Investigator in UAV Control Systems
Collaborated with Top International Universities for research excellence
Publication Top Notes
- Sliding mode control for quadrotor with disturbance observer
- Authors: N Ahmed, M Chen
- Journal: Advances in Mechanical Engineering
- Volume/Issue: 10(7), 1687814018782330
- Cited by: 76
- Year: 2018
- Disturbance observer based tracking control of quadrotor with high-order disturbances
- Authors: N Ahmed, M Chen, S Shao
- Journal: IEEE Access
- Volume/Issue: 8, 8300-8313
- Cited by: 44
- Year: 2020
- Projection modification based robust adaptive backstepping control for multipurpose quadcopter UAV
- Authors: AK Bhatia, J Jiang, Z Zhen, N Ahmed, A Rohra
- Journal: IEEE Access
- Volume/Issue: 7, 154121-154130
- Cited by: 35
- Year: 2019
- Robust adaptive preview control design for autonomous carrier landing of F/A-18 aircraft
- Authors: AK Bhatia, J Ju, Z Ziyang, N Ahmed, A Rohra, M Waqar
- Journal: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology
- Volume/Issue: 93(4), 642-650
- Cited by: 23
- Year: 2021
Conclusion
Dr. Nigar Ahmed dedication to advancing control systems and UAV technologies through academic excellence and global collaborations makes him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative research, industry partnerships, and commitment to knowledge dissemination continue to drive impactful contributions in aerospace and robotics.