Mr. Adizue Ugonna | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adizue Ugonna | Budapest University of Technology and Economics | Hungary

Mr. Adizue Ugonna Loveday is a Doctoral Researcher and Laboratory Instructor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, specializing in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in industrial and production systems. His research focuses on intelligent modelling and process optimization for ultra-precision machining of hard materials, integrating artificial intelligence, tribological analysis, and thermal modeling to enhance manufacturing precision and efficiency. Professionally, he has contributed to several major research initiatives including the Horizon 2020 Centre of Excellence in Production Informatics and Control (EPIC CoE), the iNext project on industrial digitalization, and multiple Hungarian Scientific Research Fund (OTKA) projects emphasizing AI-based predictive models for advanced machining and intelligent forming processes. His scholarly record demonstrates strong research performance, with 45 citations by 42 documents, 6 documents, and an h-index of 4 in Scopus; and 66 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 2 in Google Scholar. In addition, his ORCID profile lists 6 professional activities and 8 published works, reflecting active engagement in international research collaboration, scientific reviewing, and production editing. Through these contributions, Mr. Loveday continues to advance smart and sustainable manufacturing technologies, bridging artificial intelligence and mechanical systems design in alignment with Industry 4.0 innovation goals.

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Publication Details

Adizue, U. L., Tura, A. D., Isaya, E. O., Farkas, B. Z., & Takács, M. (2023). Surface quality prediction by machine learning methods and process parameter optimization in ultra-precision machining of AISI D2 using CBN tool. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 128(1), 1–28.
Adizue, U. L., Nwanya, S. C., & Ozor, P. A. (2020). Artificial neural network application to a process time planning problem for palm oil production. Engineering and Applied Science Research, 47(2), 161–169.
Adizue, U. L., & Takács, M. (2025). Exploring the correlation between design of experiments and machine learning prediction accuracy in ultra-precision hard turning of AISI D2 with CBN insert: A comparative study. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1–30.
Elly, O. I., Adizue, U. L., Tura, A. D., Farkas, B. Z., & Takács, M. (2024). Analysis, modelling, and optimization of force in ultra-precision hard turning of cold work hardened steel using the CBN tool. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 46(1), 1–18.
Adizue, U. L., Balázs, B. Z., & Takács, M. (2022). Surface roughness prediction applying artificial neural network at micro machining. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1246(1), 012034.
Tura, A. D., Isaya, E. O., Adizue, U. L., Farkas, B. Z., & Takács, M. (2024). Optimization of ultra-precision CBN turning of AISI D2 using hybrid GA-RSM and Taguchi-GRA statistic tools. Heliyon, 10(11), e24357.
Adizue, U. L., Agbadah, S. E., Ibeagha, D. C., & Falade, Y. O. (2017). Design and construction of an automated adjustable-can foil sealing machine. International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 4(9), 257384.

Dr. Zhu Jingwen | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhu Jingwen | Jiangsu University | China

Dr. Zhu Jingwen is a researcher in control science and engineering whose work focuses on intelligent detection systems and advanced sensing technologies for agricultural safety. His research emphasizes the development of nondestructive testing methods for grains and edible oils through the integration of microwave, millimeter-wave, and near-infrared technologies with chemometric modeling and machine learning algorithms. Dr. Zhu has designed FPGA-based microwave detection systems capable of accurately identifying contaminants such as heavy metals and aflatoxins, contributing significantly to the field of food safety monitoring. His studies have been widely published in respected international journals, including Microchemical Journal, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, and Spectrochimica Acta Part A. Beyond research, he has demonstrated leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship, leading projects recognized with national honors such as the China Postgraduate “Rural Revitalization – Sci-Tech Empowering Agriculture+” Competition. His scientific contributions are reflected through 13 published documents, cited 46 times by 41 other documents, demonstrating a growing academic impact and an h-index of 5. His efforts also led to the establishment of Dongfang Xiangyu (Jiangsu) Technology Co., Ltd., translating research outcomes into practical industrial applications. With a strong command of programming and embedded system development, Dr. Zhu continues to explore interdisciplinary approaches that merge intelligent algorithms with hardware systems to advance the precision and reliability of agricultural quality assessment technologies.

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Featured Publications

Zhu, J., Deng, J., Zhao, X., Xu, L., & Jiang, H. (2024). Quantitative determination of cadmium content in peanut oil using microwave detection method combined with multivariate analysis. Microchemical Journal, 110946.

Zhu, J., Deng, J., Zhao, X., Xu, L., & Jiang, H. (2024). Accurate identification of cadmium pollution in peanut oil using microwave technology combined with SVM-RFE. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 368, 115085.

Zhu, J., Chen, Y., Deng, J., & Jiang, H. (2024). Improving the accuracy of FT-NIR determination of zearalenone content in wheat using a characteristic wavelength optimization algorithm. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 313, 124169.

Ji, Z., Zhu, J., Deng, J., Jiang, H., & Chen, Q. (2024). Quantitative determination of zearalenone in wheat by the CSA-NIR technique combined with chemometric algorithms. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 323, 124858.

Zhu, J., Deng, J., Xu, L., & Jiang, H. (2024). Enhancing the performance of natural pigment sensor arrays for the detection of Procymidone residues in Allium tuberosum using outcome-corrected decision-making method. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 128, 107059.