Prof. Dr Adrian Tunduc | Internet of Things | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr Adrian Tunduc | Internet of Things | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Dr Adrian Tunduc | Oradea University | Romania

Prof. Dr Adrian Tunduc is a distinguished academic, researcher, and managerial professional whose career spans higher education, strategic research, and successful leadership across multiple industries. As a senior lecturer at the University of Oradea’s Faculty of Environment, he has achieved an exceptional academic performance score, far exceeding standard benchmarks, while teaching and developing key disciplines such as forest management, forest economics, quality management, tourism management, furniture technology, and wildlife resource management for both graduate and master’s students. His academic excellence is complemented by extensive experience in applied research, notably during his tenure as an associate researcher at the National Economic Research Institute of the Romanian Academy, where he led impactful projects on marketing research, feasibility studies for bio-land certification, Horizon 2020 applications, and strategic planning for the Danube microregion. Beyond academia, he has demonstrated strong business leadership through management roles in hospitality, transport, and manufacturing sectors, including transforming Vila De la Lugas into a high-performing guest facility with exceptional customer ratings. His earlier management of production and transport companies further highlights his ability to grow businesses, optimize operations, and innovate within competitive environments. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered excellence through strategic thinking, academic rigor, and strong organizational development skills.

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Featured Publications

1. T., Adrian. (2010). E-Marketing in the Romanian agriculture and rural development.

2. T., Adrian. (2021). Forest governance for the future health of the planet.

3. T., Adrian. (2021). Forest economics: From theory to sustainable applications.

4. Tunduc, A. (2010). Marketing electronic în agricultură şi dezvoltarea rurală. Editura Universităţii din Oradea.

5. T., Adrian. (2018). The cluster concept for a sustainable development of thermal spa in România. Analele Universităţii Oradea, Fascicula Protecţia Mediului, 31(23), 273–277.

6. T., Adrian. (2018). Romanian bioresources – The thermal waters as a contribution to the Romanian tourism development. Analele Universităţii Oradea, Fascicula Protecţia Mediului, 30(23), 259–262.

Prof. Ebenezer Esenogho | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ebenezer Esenogho | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ebenezer Esenogho | University of South Africa | South Africa

Prof. Ebenezer Esenogho (NRF C2-rated) is a distinguished academic and research leader recognized for his extensive contributions to Artificial Intelligence, telecommunications engineering, and digital innovation. With a strong background in computer, electronics, and communication engineering, he has built an influential career marked by advanced research, academic leadership, and international collaboration. He has produced impactful work across areas such as AI-driven wireless systems, 5G networks, cognitive radio, cybersecurity, IoT, smart grid technologies, software-defined systems, big data, and cloud computing. His scholarly influence is reflected in 920 citations from 762 documents, 40 published documents, and an h-index of 12. Prof. Esenogho has secured numerous competitive grants, awards, and research fellowships in recognition of his excellence, and he has contributed to global research advancement through participation in strategic committees, collaborative initiatives, and high-level innovation programs. He has supervised a wide portfolio of postgraduate researchers, contributed to editorial boards, reviewed international grant proposals, and chaired sessions at reputable conferences. Beyond research, he is committed to academic mentorship, capacity building, and advancing technology-driven development through community-focused initiatives. Prof. Ebenezer continues to play a leading role in shaping the future of intelligent systems, next-generation networks, and multidisciplinary innovation across regional and global research landscapes.

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Featured Publications

  • Esenogho, E., Mienye, I. D., Swart, T. G., Aruleba, K., & Obaido, G. (2022). A neural network ensemble with feature engineering for improved credit card fraud detection. IEEE Access, 10, 16400–16407.

  • Esenogho, E., Djouani, K., & Kurien, A. M. (2022). Integrating artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and 5G for next-generation smart grid: A survey of trends, challenges, and prospects. IEEE Access, 10, 4794–4831.

  • Sarah, I. D. M., Ebiaredoh-Mienye, A., Esenogho, E., & Swart, T. G. (2022). A machine learning method with filter-based feature selection for improved prediction of chronic kidney disease. Bioengineering, 9(8).

  • Nguyen, N., Duong, T., Chau, T., Nguyen, V. H., Trinh, T., Tran, D., Ho, T., … Esenogho, E. (2022). A proposed model for card fraud detection based on CatBoost and deep neural network. IEEE Access, 10, 96852–96861.

  • Arnaz, A., Lipman, J., Abolhasan, M., Hiltunen, M., … Esenogho, E. (2022). Toward integrating intelligence and programmability in open radio access networks: A comprehensive survey. IEEE Access, 10, 67747–67770.

  • Obaido, G., Ogbuokiri, B., Swart, T. G., Ayawei, N., Kasongo, S. M., Aruleba, K., … Esenogho, E. (2022). An interpretable machine learning approach for hepatitis B diagnosis. Applied Sciences, 12(21), 11127.

 

Prof. Dr. HyunJe Oh | Cyber-Physical Systems | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. HyunJe Oh | Cyber-Physical Systems | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr HyunJe Oh | Korea Institute of Construction Technology | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Hyun Je Oh is a highly respected expert in civil, environmental, and water engineering, known for his extensive contributions as a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Institute of Construction Technology and as a Professor at the University of Science and Technology. With advanced academic training culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, he has led 112 national research and development projects completed by 2025, contributing significantly to advancements in water treatment, environmental protection, and engineering innovation. His professional leadership includes long-term service in the Clean Water Forum Committee of the National Assembly, presidency of the Korea Society on Water and Wastewater from 2015 to 2017, and chairing the Seoul Metropolitan Government Tap Water Evaluation Committee from 2010 to 2012. Prof. Dr. Oh’s scholarly achievements include 51 published documents, 69 domestic and international research papers, and 421 academic presentations. His work has received 783 citations from 729 referencing documents, supported by a citation index score of 13. He also maintains a strong record in industrial innovation, with 96 patent applications and registrations, 61 officially granted patents, and 17 technologies successfully transferred to industry, demonstrating substantial impact on clean water systems and sustainable engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

Oh, H. J. (2026). Optimal data pooling from multiple waterbodies to improve machine-learning predictions of cyanobacterial blooms. Journal of Contaminant Hydrology.

Oh, H. J. (2026). Evaluating circulation-type membrane capacitive deionization as a dual-function system for ion removal and enrichment. Desalination.

Oh, H. J. (2025). Enhanced desalination performance of pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system with circulation process. Desalination.

Oh, H. J. (2024). Performance optimization of a pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system operating with circulation process. Separation and Purification Technology.

Oh, H. J. (2023). Optimizing operational conditions of pilot-scale membrane capacitive deionization system. Sustainability.

Dr. Xiuyun Zhang | Control Systems Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiuyun Zhang | Control Systems Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiuyun Zhang | Tianjin University of Technology and Education | China

Dr. Xiuyun Zhang is a lecturer and researcher specializing in motor systems and their control, with a particular emphasis on multi-motor collaborative control. Her teaching covers theoretical foundations such as circuit principles and automatic control principles, while her research explores torque coordination in large-load drives, speed coordination in industrial applications, and position coordination and contour control in high-precision CNC machining. She has published over 20 SCI/EI indexed papers and more than 10 journal publications, with a record of 972 citations from 914 documents, 94 published works, and an h-index of 16. Her innovative contributions are reflected in 16 granted or filed patents, including invention and utility model patents. As a project leader, she has directed research supported by the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation Youth Project, the Tianjin Higher Education Science and Technology Development Fund, an invention patent conversion initiative, and several horizontal projects, while also contributing as a main researcher to a National Natural Science Foundation general project. With more than five completed or ongoing research projects, her work focuses on developing predictive and interactive control strategies that use speed and current as internal system variables, aiming to improve collaborative control accuracy and dynamic response in advanced motor applications.

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Featured Publications

  • Zhang, R., Zong, Q., Zhang, X., Dou, L., & Tian, B. (2022). Game of drones: Multi-UAV pursuit-evasion game with online motion planning by deep reinforcement learning. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 34(10), 7900–7909.

  • Wang, D., Zong, Q., Tian, B., Shao, S., Zhang, X., & Zhao, X. (2018). Neural network disturbance observer-based distributed finite-time formation tracking control for multiple unmanned helicopters. ISA Transactions, 73, 208–226.

  • Dou, L., Cai, S., Zhang, X., Su, X., & Zhang, R. (2022). Event-triggered-based adaptive dynamic programming for distributed formation control of multi-UAV. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 359(8), 3671–3691.

  • Liu, D., Dou, L., Zhang, R., Zhang, X., & Zong, Q. (2022). Multi-agent reinforcement learning-based coordinated dynamic task allocation for heterogeneous UAVs. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 72(4), 4372–4383.

  • Ye, L., Zong, Q., Tian, B., Zhang, X., & Wang, F. (2017). Control-oriented modeling and adaptive backstepping control for a nonminimum phase hypersonic vehicle. ISA Transactions, 70, 161–172.

  • Zhang, X., Zong, Q., Dou, L., Tian, B., & Liu, W. (2020). Finite-time attitude maneuvering and vibration suppression of flexible spacecraft. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 357(16), 11604–11628.

  • Zhang, X., Zong, Q., Dou, L., Tian, B., & Liu, W. (2020). Improved finite-time command filtered backstepping fault-tolerant control for flexible hypersonic vehicle. Journal of the Franklin Institute, 357(13), 8543–8565.

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Zirak | Robotics & Automation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Zirak | Robotics & Automation | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Zirak | Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute | Iran

Prof. Alireza Zirak is an Associate Professor at the Laser and Optics Research School, specializing in electronics, telecommunications, and advanced photonics. His research focuses on tomography and radiotherapy systems, quantum technology, digital signal and image processing, laser applications, IoT, embedded systems, and stochastic modeling. He has received multiple national honors, including top rankings in Iran’s University Entrance Examination and Mathematics Olympiad, the National Science Festival design prize, and recognition at the National Engineer’s Day festival. Prof. Zirak has also contributed as a scientific committee member for major conferences and received acknowledgments from institutions such as the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. With expertise in optimization, microcontroller programming, and photonics system design, he has played a significant role in advancing interdisciplinary applications of electronics and optics. His academic influence is reflected in 174 citations from 139 documents, 20 publications, and an h-index of 8, demonstrating both his productivity and impact in modern engineering and photonics research.

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Featured Publications

  • Nankali, S., Worm, E. S., Weber, B., Høyer, M., Zirak, A., Poulsen, P. R. (2018). Geometric and dosimetric comparison of four intrafraction motion adaptation strategies for stereotactic liver radiotherapy. Physics in Medicine & Biology, 63(14), 145010.

  • Khezerloo, D., Nedaie, H. A., Zirak, A., Farhood, B., Banaee, N., Alidokht, E. (2018). Dosimetric properties of new formulation of PRESAGE® with tin organometal catalyst: Development of sensitivity and stability to megavoltage energy. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 14(2), 308–315.

  • Rajabi, H., & Zirak, A. (2016). Speckle noise reduction and motion artifact correction based on modified statistical parameters estimation in OCT images. Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 2(3), 035012.

  • Zirak, A. R., & Khademi, M. (2007). An efficient method for model refinement in diffuse optical tomography. Optics Communications, 279(2), 273–284.

  • Zirak, A. R., & Roshani, S. (2016). A reduced switch voltage stress class E power amplifier using harmonic control networks. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, 7, 38–42.