Assist. Prof. Dr. Yan Zeng | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yan Zeng | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yan Zeng | Hangzhou Dianzi University | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yan Zeng, an accomplished associate professor at the School of Computer Science, Hangzhou Dianzi University, has made significant contributions in the fields of distributed and parallel computing, distributed machine learning, and big data analytics. After earning her PhD from the Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2016, her research has focused on advancing large-scale computation and data-intensive systems.  The Key Research and Development Program of Zhejiang Province, the Yangtze River Delta Project, and the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province. Her academic influence is reflected in 173 citations by 161 documents, 42 published papers, and an h-index of 9, demonstrating strong research impact and visibility. With 10 peer-reviewed publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, Yan Zeng’s scholarly output showcases innovation in computational frameworks and distributed systems. Furthermore, she has been actively involved in practical technological advancements, holding 34 patents that bridge theoretical insights with industrial applications. Through her extensive research, publication record, and innovation-driven approach, Yan Zeng continues to play a pivotal role in shaping advancements in computer science and data engineering.

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Featured Publications

Zeng, Y., et al. (2025). FedAMM: Federated learning for brain tumor segmentation with arbitrary missing modalities [Conference paper]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Zeng, Y., et al. (2025). TransAware: An automatic parallel method for deep learning model training with global model structure awareness [Conference paper]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Computing and Applications.

Zeng, Y., et al. (2025). A correlation analysis-based federated learning framework for defending against collusion-free-riding attacks. Cybersecurity, 2025(1), 1–12.

Zeng, Y., et al. (2025). FedAEF: Optimizing federated learning with mining and enhancing local data features. Cluster Computing, 2025(1), 1–15.

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

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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. Ren Jianji | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ren Jianji | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ren Jianji | Henan Polytechnic University | China

Dr. Ren Jianji is an Associate Professor at the School of Software, Henan University of Technology. She earned her Doctoral and Master degrees in Computer Science and Technology from Dong-A University and her Bachelor degree in Information Management and Information Systems from Jinan University. Since joining Henan University of Technology in 2013, she has advanced from Lecturer to Associate Professor, making significant contributions to computer science and software engineering education and research. Over the past 5 years, she has led several major research projects, including a key provincial project on federated learning in edge computing, a collaborative algorithm study for edge intelligence based on complex networks, and multiple industrial projects focused on industrial big data analysis, digital twin systems, and Internet of Vehicles technologies. Dr. Ren’s research interests include edge computing, intelligent algorithms, digital twin systems, and applied big data analytics, reflecting a strong combination of theoretical innovation and practical implementation. She has authored 45 research documents, cited 976 times by 740 documents, with an h-index of 16. Her work has advanced intelligent computing applications in both academic and industrial settings, demonstrating her leadership in developing algorithms and systems that address real-world challenges and establishing her as a leading figure in intelligent computing in China.

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Featured Publications

  • Ren, J. (2025). A novel ensemble network based on CNN-AM-BiLSTM learner for temperature prediction of distillation columns. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.

  • Ren, J. (2025). Short-term power load forecasting based on SKDR hybrid model. Electrical Engineering.

  • Ren, J. (2025). A method for intelligent information extraction of coal fractures based on µCT and deep learning. Meitiandizhi Yu Kantan Coal Geology and Exploration.

  • Ren, J. (2025). Combined improved tuna swarm optimization with graph convolutional neural network for remaining useful life of engine. Quality and Reliability Engineering International.

 

 

 

Mr. Bimal Kumar Dora | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bimal Kumar Dora | AI in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bimal Kumar Dora | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology | India

Mr. Bimal Kumar Dora is a dedicated researcher in Electrical Engineering, currently pursuing his Doctor of Philosophy at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, after completing his Master of Technology in Control, Power and Electric Drives from the National Institute of Technology, Sikkim, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. He recently broadened his international research experience as a Visiting Researcher at the Montefiore Institute, University of Liège, Belgium, where he contributed to advanced studies in renewable energy integration and the development of global electricity grids. His doctoral research, titled Global Electricity Interconnection with Renewable Energy Generation, emphasizes methods such as the Enhanced Critical Time Window Framework, Weibull distribution analysis, and temporal variability indexing to identify and optimize renewable energy sites across Indian onshore and offshore regions. He has designed several innovative hybrid algorithms including Modified Pelican Optimization Algorithm, Novel Modified Pelican Driven Optimization Algorithm, Enhanced Pelican Foraging Algorithm, Enhanced Dragonfly and Moth Optimization Algorithm, Modified Reptile Optimization Algorithm, Modified Harris Hawk and Pelican Optimization Algorithm, and Enhanced Harris Hawk and Pelican Optimization Algorithm.  With 97 citations from 75 documents, 16 publications, and an index rating of 7, he is building a growing academic reputation that combines computational intelligence, renewable energy, and futuristic large-scale power system design.

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Featured Publications

  1. Dora, B. K., Rajan, A., Mallick, S., & Halder, S. (2023). Optimal reactive power dispatch problem using exchange market based butterfly optimization algorithm. Applied Soft Computing, 147, 110833.

  2. Halder, S., Bhat, S., & Dora, B. K. (2022). Inverse thresholding to spectrogram for the detection of broken rotor bar in induction motor. Measurement, 198, 111400.

  3. Halder, S., Bhat, S., & Dora, B. (2023). Start-up transient analysis using CWT and ridges for broken rotor bar fault diagnosis. Electrical Engineering, 105(1), 221–232.

  4. Halder, S., Dora, B. K., & Bhat, S. (2022). An enhanced pathfinder algorithm based MCSA for rotor breakage detection of induction motor. Journal of Computational Science, 64, 101870.

  5. Dora, B. K., Bhat, S., Halder, S., & Srivastava, I. (2024). A solution to multi objective stochastic optimal power flow problem using mutualism and elite strategy based pelican optimization algorithm. Applied Soft Computing, 158, 111548.

  6. Dora, B. K., Bhat, S., Halder, S., & Sahoo, M. (2023). Solution of reactive power dispatch problems using enhanced dwarf mongoose optimization algorithm. 2023 International Conference for Advancement in Technology (ICONAT), 1–6.