Zeeshan Rasheed | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Zeeshan Rasheed | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Mir Chakar Khan Rind University Sibi | Pakistan

Mr. Zeeshan Rasheed is an academic researcher in computer science with a focus on wireless communication systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT-enabled network optimization. His research addresses sustainable wireless resource modeling, radio network cooperation, intelligent dataflow strategies for heterogeneous IoT environments, and predictive analytics applied to healthcare and telecommunications. He has published in multidisciplinary international journals such as Data Intelligence, MDPI Smart Cities, and the African Journal of Biomedical Research, highlighting an applied and problem-oriented research approach. With 2 Scopus-indexed publications, 5 citations, and an h-index of 1, his work reflects an emerging research trajectory that integrates AI-driven models with real-world technological and societal challenges, demonstrating growing interdisciplinary research potential as an early-career researcher.

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Mehdi Moayed Mohseni | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Moayed Mohseni | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Moayed Mohseni is a distinguished chemical engineer at Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, with expertise in non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, convective heat transfer, viscoelastic fluids, rheology, and exergy analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, focusing on hydrodynamic and heat transfer modeling and entropy analysis of viscoelastic fluids in centric and eccentric annuli, followed by an M.Sc. on heat transfer of Giesekus viscoelastic fluids and a B.Sc. on biological natural gas sweetening processes. His research integrates analytical and semi-analytical methods (HPM, perturbation, homotopy) with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and mass/heat transfer studies. Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Moayed Mohseni has authored 17 publications, including studies on thermal and rheological performance of nanofluids, contributing to 229 citations and an h-index of 8. He actively participates in conferences, such as the National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, and his work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing understanding of complex fluid behavior and transport phenomena.

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Mohseni, M. M., Jouyandeh, M., Sajadi, S. M., Hejna, A., Habibzadeh, S., … (2022). Metal-organic frameworks (MOF) based heat transfer: A comprehensive review. Chemical Engineering Journal, 449, 137700.

Montazeri, N., Salahshoori, I., Feyzishendi, P., Miri, F. S., Mohseni, M. M., … (2023). pH-sensitive adsorption of gastrointestinal drugs (famotidine and pantoprazole) as pharmaceutical pollutants by using the Au-doped@ ZIF-90-glycerol adsorbent: Insights from … Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 11(47), 26127–26151.

Salahshoori, I., Vaziri, A., Jahanmardi, R., Mohseni, M. M., Khonakdar, H. A. (2024). Molecular simulation studies of pharmaceutical pollutant removal (rosuvastatin and simvastatin) using novel modified-MOF nanostructures (UIO-66, UIO-66/chitosan, and UIO-66 …). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16(20), 26685–26712.

Mohseni, M. M., & Rashidi, F. (2010). Viscoelastic fluid behavior in annulus using Giesekus model. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 165(21-22), 1550–1553.

Bateni, A., Salahshoori, I., Jorabchi, M. N., Mohseni, M. M., Asadabadi, M. R., … (2025). Molecular simulation-based assessing of a novel metal-organic framework modified with alginate and chitosan biopolymers for anionic reactive black 5 and cationic crystal violet … Separation and Purification Technology, 354, 128986.

Kachi Anvesh | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Kachi Anvesh | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Vardhaman College of Engineering | India

Mr. Kachi Anvesh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad, with over 12 years of teaching and research experience. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, and holds an M.Tech in Software Engineering with distinction and a B.Tech in Information Technology. His research focuses on medical image processing, deep learning, machine learning, and intelligent systems, with notable contributions including the detection of tessellated retinal disease, hypertensive retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract, and wheat head detection using advanced AI models. He has published in reputed journals and conferences such as JIKM, TSP-CMES, and Journal of Autonomous Intelligence, accumulating 13 citations and an h-index of 2. Mr. Anvesh has led innovative projects including bone age detection from X-ray images, facial expression recognition, emotion detection, foreign object debris detection, and predictive analytics systems, and holds certifications in AI and deep learning from IIT Ropar and other platforms, reflecting his strong contribution to engineering and AI research.

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Anvesh, K., Prasad, S., Laxman, V. V. S. R., & Narayana, B. S. (2019). Automatic student analysis and placement prediction using advanced machine learning algorithms. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8, 9.

Suma, K., Sunitha, G., Karnati, R., Aruna, E. R., Anvesh, K., Kale, N., & Kishore, P. K. (2024). CETR: CenterNet-Vision transformer model for wheat head detection. Journal of Autonomous Intelligence, 7(3), 6.

Venkatesh, M., Dhanalakshmi, C., Adapa, A., Manzoor, M., & Anvesh, K. (2023). Criminal face detection system.

Anvesh, K., Srilatha, M., Raghunadha Reddy, T., Gopi Chand, M., & Jyothi, G. D. (2018). Improving student academic performance using an attribute selection algorithm. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive…, 3.

Rajendar, B., Bhavana, K., Divya, C., Swarna, M., & Anvesh, K. (2017). Evaluation of cardiac tonic activity of methanolic leaf extract of Moringa oleifera. International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research, 8(6), 152–156.

Lisandra Díaz de la Paz | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz, Central University “Marta Abreu” of Las Villas, Cuba

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz is a Cuban computer scientist and academic with a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences (2023), a Master’s (2011), and a Bachelor’s (2008) in Computer Science from the Central University “Marta Abreu” of Las Villas (UCLV). She serves as an Associate Professor and researcher specializing in databases, decision-support systems, data integration, metadata management, and artificial intelligence. With over 15 years of teaching experience, she has instructed various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science and related fields. Dr. Díaz de la Paz has completed extensive postgraduate training in areas such as software engineering, machine learning, and data science. She currently leads the Information Systems discipline and serves as Vice Dean of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the MFC Faculty, UCLV. Her research focuses on data quality models, big data, Python programming, semantic web, LLMs, and generative AI. She is an active contributor to Cuba’s technological advancement.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz is a distinguished academic in the field of Computer Science with a robust educational foundation acquired from the Central University “Marta Abreu” of Las Villas (UCLV), Cuba. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in July 2008, followed by a Master’s degree in the same field in December 2011. Demonstrating a continuous commitment to academic excellence and research, she completed her Doctorate in Technical Sciences in November 2023. This progression reflects her deepening expertise and scholarly dedication within computing and technical disciplines. Her academic journey at UCLV has equipped her with strong theoretical and practical knowledge, forming the basis for her professional contributions as a university professor, researcher, and academic leader. Dr. Díaz de la Paz’s qualifications underpin her role in advancing research in artificial intelligence, databases, and data systems while mentoring the next generation of computing professionals in Cuba and beyond.

Professional Role and Academic Specialization

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz is a dedicated professor and researcher with a strong focus on the field of Computer Science. Currently holding the academic rank of Associate Professor, she plays a vital role in higher education by teaching, mentoring, and guiding students across multiple levels of university instruction. Her primary specialization lies in computing, where she has developed expertise in areas such as databases, data quality, artificial intelligence, decision-support systems, and big data technologies. As both an educator and researcher, she combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, contributing to academic excellence and technological advancement. Her position as a faculty member enables her to engage in curriculum development, academic leadership, and innovative research initiatives. Dr. Díaz de la Paz’s dual role as a professor and researcher allows her to bridge the gap between knowledge creation and dissemination, making her an influential figure in the Cuban academic and scientific community.

Awards and Recognitions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz has received multiple prestigious awards in recognition of her contributions to computing and educational technologies. She was a co-author of the project “Algorithms and Tools for the Library Management System,” which earned the 2024 Provincial CITMA Award in Villa Clara. In 2021, she received the Provincial CITMA Award for her work on improving the accuracy and completeness of bibliographic records in MARC 21 format. In 2019, she received the Annual Award from the Minister of Higher Education for her research in database systems and computing. Her 2018 work on the ABCD Library Management System implementation across Cuban higher education institutions was recognized for its scientific and educational impact. She also received CITMA awards in 2016 and 2012 for her innovative contributions to active database rule maintenance and business rule implementation in relational databases, respectively—highlighting her sustained excellence in research and technical innovation.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisandra Díaz de la Paz focuses her research primarily on data quality, metadata management, bibliographic systems, and decision support through data-driven computing. Her work encompasses key areas such as the completeness and accuracy of bibliographic records in MARC 21 format, ETL process optimization, metadata profiling, and author name disambiguation using ontologies and deep learning. She has also explored big data integration with NoSQL systems, MapReduce techniques for anomaly detection, and frameworks for metadata quality evaluation in the context of open science. Her contributions have practical applications in library science, digital repositories, and institutional decision-making, particularly within educational and academic information systems. Additionally, her interdisciplinary approach blends artificial intelligence, machine learning, semantic web technologies, and business intelligence, supporting national and international collaboration for improving data infrastructure. These efforts position her as a leading researcher in data-centric computing, database technologies, and intelligent information systems.

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  • 📘 Algorithm to correct instance-level anomalies in large data using MapReduce – Cited by 7 – 2016

  • 📗 Data quality analysis in ABCD suite sources – Cited by 7 – 2015

  • 📕 Techniques to capture changes and maintain updated data warehouse – Cited by 5 – 2015

  • 📙 Data market for decision-making on teaching/research staff at UCLV – Cited by 5 – 2013

  • 📒 Techniques to capture data changes (extended version) – Cited by 4 – 2015

  • 📓 Automation of data loading processes in HR data market at UCLV – Cited by 4 – 2014

  • 📘 Weights estimation in completeness measurement of bibliographic metadata – Cited by 3 – 2021

  • 🧠 Author name disambiguation using ontology & deep learning – Cited by 1 – 2022

  • 📊 CompMARC tool for measuring completeness in MARC 21 – Cited by 1 – 2016

  • 📚 Model for metadata quality evaluation: Proposal for open science – Published – 2024

  • 📝 Accuracy measurement of author names in MARC 21 records – Published – 2018

  • 📈 Optimal weight estimation for completeness in MARC 21 metadata – Published – 2017

  • 🔍 Metadata profiling tool in MARC 21 PMMarc v2.0 – Published – 2017

  • 💾 Method for selecting data model and NoSQL system in big data – Published – 2017

  • 🛠 Procedure to improve completeness in MARC 21 records – Published – 2017

Temitayo Fagbola | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Temitayo Fagbola | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola, University of Hull, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Temitayo Matthew Fagbola is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Hull, UK, specializing in Applied Artificial Intelligence, with research interests in generative AI, medical imaging, NLP, and ethical AI systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from LAUTECH, Nigeria, and has extensive academic experience in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), he has earned multiple research grants and awards, including excellence in feedback and teaching. Dr. Fagbola has over 480 citations and serves on several editorial boards and technical committees.

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola possesses a strong academic foundation in Computer Science. He recently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice at the University of Hull, UK (2023–2024) 🎓. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria (2012–2015) 🧠, following an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Ibadan (2009–2011) 💻. His academic journey began with a B.Tech. (Hons) in Computer Science from LAUTECH (2002–2007) 📘. This diverse educational background underpins his expertise in AI, data science, and academic teaching and research.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola is currently a Teaching Fellow at the Centre of Excellence in Data Science, AI, and Modelling, University of Hull, UK (Oct. 2022–Present) 🇬🇧. He has served as a Senior Lecturer at FUOYE, Nigeria (2021–2022) and held research roles at Durban University of Technology, South Africa 🇿🇦. His academic journey includes roles as Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer at FUOYE (2012–2018) 👨‍🏫. His work focuses on Applied AI in Health 🧠, with expertise in CNNs, LLMs, denoising autoencoders, transfer learning, computer vision, NLP, and AI ethics

🏅 Honours, Awards

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), UK 🇬🇧 in June 2024. He won the Excellence in Feedback award and was a finalist for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Hull 🏆. His accolades include travel grants to NeurIPS 2019 in Canada 🇨🇦, FAT* Conference in the USA 🇺🇸, and Deep Learning events in South Africa 🇿🇦. He held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Durban University of Technology and received a Best Paper Award in 2014 📝. His recognitions span academia, teaching excellence, and global AI forums

📜 Professional Certifications

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola holds multiple certifications including Aviatrix Multicloud Network Associate 🌐, Machine Learning Applications from Global AI Hub 🤖, and two Huawei ICT Associate credentials in Big Data and Routing & Switching 📊📡. He actively contributes to academic service as a reviewer on the FoSE Research Ethics Committee 🧪 and a member of the Recognised Teacher Status Working Group at the University of Hull 🇬🇧. As a module leader and lecturer in Applied AI 📘, he has co-supervised seven MSc dissertations and one PhD thesis, nurturing the next generation of AI and CS researchers

🔍 Research Focus

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola’s research lies at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence 🤖, Machine Learning 📈, and Cloud Computing ☁️, with impactful work in email classification ✉️, timetabling optimization 📅, and AI ethics ⚖️. His contributions span Natural Language Processing 🗣️, Computer Vision 🖼️, and human-centered AI systems 👥, often integrating metaheuristic algorithms and deep learning for real-world challenges. He’s also active in educational technology 🎓, COVID-19 smart health solutions 😷, and AI-powered predictive systems, showing a strong commitment to applied AI in public services and education sectors 🌍. His publications are widely cited, reflecting global scholarly influence

Conclusion

Dr. Temitayo Fagbola’s innovative research, international recognition, publication impact, and commitment to academic excellence, he is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work addresses real-world problems through advanced AI methods, making him not only a researcher of merit but a contributor to the global AI and data science community.

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📘 Computer-based test (CBT) system for university academic enterprise examination – 108 citations – 📅 2013
☁️ The Impact and Challenges of Cloud Computing Adoption on Public Universities – 93 citations – 📅 2014
📩 Hybrid GA-SVM for efficient feature selection in e-mail classification – 51 citations – 📅 2012
📚 Cloud Computing: Concepts, Architecture & Applications – 37 citations – 📅 2019
😷 Smart face masks for COVID-19 management – 21 citations – 📅 2022
🧠 Towards AI-based systems: Human-centered requirements – 20 citations – 📅 2019
🧮 Hybrid Metaheuristic Feature Extraction for Timetabling – 19 citations – 📅 2012
📱 Mobile ML Models for Student Performance Prediction – 15 citations – 📅 2018
📧 Optimized Feature Selection for Email Classification – 15 citations – 📅 2014
🎓 Transformational Roles of Edge Intelligence (Special Issue) – 12 citations – 📅 2024
🚀 Survey on Mobile Agent Migration Process – 12 citations – 📅 2016
🏥 ERP Implementation in Hospital Systems – 11 citations – 📅 2023

Dailin Huang | Decision Sciences | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Dailin Huang, Lanzhou University of Technology, China

👨‍🔬 Dr. Dailin Huang is a researcher specializing in deep reinforcement learning and intelligent systems. He earned his B.E. from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2019) and M.Eng from Lanzhou University of Technology (2022), where he explored multi-agent learning for adaptive traffic signal control. Now pursuing a PhD, his focus is on flexible job shop scheduling using DRL. Dr. Huang has published in top SCI journals (IF up to 8.7), contributed to national R&D programs 🇨🇳, and holds a patent in urban rail scheduling software 🚆. His interests include GNNs, intelligent transportation, and fault diagnosis. 📧

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Dr. Dailin Huang earned his B.E. degree in 2019 from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, majoring in Communication Engineering 📡. He completed his M.Eng degree at Lanzhou University of Technology in 2022 🎓, where he focused on multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithms for solving adaptive traffic signal control problems 🚦. During this time, he received several provincial awards 🏅, published multiple papers 📚, and secured patents 📄. In his ongoing doctoral studies, Dr. Huang is dedicated to applying deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to address flexible job shop scheduling problems in complex industrial systems 🏭

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Dailin Huang’s research spans several cutting-edge areas in intelligent systems and machine learning 🤖. His primary focus lies in Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) for solving complex optimization problems 🧠. He is passionate about Flexible Job Shop Scheduling 🏭 and Multi-Agent Systems 🧑‍🤝‍🧑, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and coordination. Dr. Huang also explores Intelligent Transportation Systems 🚦, leveraging AI to optimize urban mobility. His interests extend to Fault Diagnosis and Intelligent Maintenance 🛠️, improving reliability in industrial processes, and the application of Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) 🔗 to model complex relationships in structured data.

🧪 Research Experience

Dr. Dailin Huang has actively contributed to major national and provincial research initiatives in intelligent systems and manufacturing innovation. As a Research Assistant 🧑‍💻 in the National Key R&D Program of China, he participated in the project on Network Collaborative Manufacturing within nonferrous metallurgy industrial clusters 🏭. He also led the Innovation Star Graduate Project 🌟 as Principal Investigator, focusing on Adaptive Traffic Signal Control using Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning 🚦. Supported by the Gansu Provincial Education Science and Technology Innovation Project 🎓, this work demonstrated Dr. Huang’s leadership in applying AI to real-world optimization challenges

🎯 Research Focus

Dr. Dailin Huang’s research centers on the convergence of deep reinforcement learning 🤖 and graph neural networks 📊 for solving complex industrial optimization problems. His primary focus lies in flexible job shop scheduling 🏭, where he has developed intelligent dispatching and scheduling methods using multi-expert and graph-attention-based neural models. Additionally, he explores adaptive traffic signal control 🚦 using multi-agent systems and reinforcement learning to improve urban mobility. His contributions extend to fault diagnosis 🛠️ through adversarial learning and multilayer network structures, emphasizing intelligent maintenance. Dr. Huang’s work bridges AI, manufacturing, and intelligent transportation systems, earning recognition in high-impact SCI journals

Conclusion

Dr. Dailin Huang is highly suitable for the Research for Best Innovation Award. His blend of cutting-edge research in AI and reinforcement learning, practical applications in transportation and scheduling, top-tier publications, leadership roles, and patent output all indicate a strong capacity for innovative thinking and transformative research impact.

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  • Optimizing the flexible job shop scheduling problem via deep reinforcement learning with mean multichannel graph attention
    📘 Applied Soft Computing, 2025
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  • A deep reinforcement learning method based on a multiexpert graph neural network for flexible job shop scheduling
    📘 Computers & Industrial Engineering, 2024
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  • Learning to Dispatch for Flexible Job Shop Scheduling based on Deep Reinforcement Learning via Graph Gated Channel Transformation
    📘 IEEE Access, 2024
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  • A multi-process value-based reinforcement learning environment framework for adaptive traffic signal control
    📘 Journal of Control and Decision, 2022
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  • Multi-agent deep reinforcement learning with traffic flow for traffic signal control
    📘 Journal of Control and Decision, 2023
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  • Railway Adaptive Dispatching Decision Method Based on Double DQN
    📘 International Conference on Information Science, Computer Technology and Transportation (ISCTT), 2020
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  • Method to Enhance Deep Learning Fault Diagnosis by Generating Adversarial Samples
    📘 Applied Soft Computing, 2021
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  • Finding the optimal multilayer network structure through reinforcement learning in fault diagnosis
    📘 Measurement, 2021
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  • A Fault Diagnosis Method Based on Multichannel Markov Transition Field
    📘 Journal of Jilin University (Engineering and Technology Edition), Year not specified
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Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza sheikh, shahrooduniversity of technology, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reza Sheikh is a distinguished academic in Production and Operations Management at the Shahrood University of Technology, Iran. With over two decades of teaching and administrative experience, he has served in key leadership roles, including Vice President and Dean of Faculty. He is a prolific author and researcher with expertise in axiomatic design, decision modeling, and quality systems. His work has significantly contributed to the advancement of industrial engineering education and research in Iran. Dr. Sheikh is recognized for his dedication to academic excellence, innovative research, and institutional development in higher education. 📘🧠

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Dr. Reza Sheikh earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Tehran University in 2006, focusing on lean production systems using axiomatic design. He holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University (1998), where he explored fuzzy logic applications in network analysis. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran (1996). Throughout his education, Dr. Sheikh developed a solid foundation in decision-making techniques, systems analysis, and optimization, which have shaped his research and teaching philosophy. His academic background supports his multifaceted contributions to industrial management. 🎓📈🛠️

💼 Experience

Since 1999, Dr. Sheikh has been a faculty member at Shahrood University of Technology, contributing as a professor, dean, and vice president. He played pivotal roles in various administrative positions including Director of Monitoring & Evaluation, Vice President of Science & Technology Park, and Incubator Centers Manager. His leadership extended to managing academic productivity and overseeing finance and administration at the university. His roles across research, education management, and university governance have shaped institutional policies and promoted academic excellence. His service reflects a deep commitment to strategic planning, quality assurance, and innovation in higher education. 🏛️📊🧑‍🏫

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Reza Sheikh has been consistently recognized for his contributions to education and research. He received the Distinguished Professor of the Year in Research Award (2015) and was honored multiple times (2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2019) for his excellence in teaching at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Shahrood University of Technology. These honors underscore his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the fields of production and operations management. His dedication has significantly impacted faculty development, student learning, and the university’s academic reputation. 🥇📜🏆

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Sheikh’s research spans Production and Operations Management, Multi-Criteria and Multi-Objective Decision Making (MCDM & MODM), Axiomatic Design, and Statistical Analysis. He specializes in developing mathematical models for lean production scheduling, integrating decision-making tools like TRIZ, rough set theory, and fuzzy logic. His studies also explore service quality, ethics in academia, institutional meritocracy, and faculty performance systems. His work contributes both theoretical and applied insights, addressing organizational efficiency and quality improvement. His scholarly output includes numerous journal articles, research projects, and books that influence academic and industrial practices alike. 📊⚙️📚

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📘 Base-criterion on Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method and Its Applications – 🔢 Cited by: 134 – 📅 2020
📘 The Impact of Digital Marketing Strategies on Customer’s Buying Behavior in Online Shopping Using the Rough Set Theory – 🔢 80 – 📅 2022
📘 Grey SERVQUAL Method to Measure Consumers’ Attitudes Towards Green Products – 🔢 72 – 📅 2018
📘 A Novel Approach for Group Decision Making Based on the Best–Worst Method (G-BWM) – 🔢 69 – 📅 2021
📘 Evaluation and Selecting the Contractor in Bidding with Incomplete Information Using MCGDM Method – 🔢 49 – 📅 2019
📘 Base Criterion Method (BCM) – 🔢 43 – 📅 2022
📘 Ranking Financial Institutions Based on Trust in Online Banking Using ARAS and ANP Method – 🔢 43 – 📅 2013
📘 Assessing the Agility of Hospitals in Disaster Management Using Fuzzy Flowsort – 🔢 39 – 📅 2021
📘 Assessing Hospital Preparedness for Disasters Using Rough Set Theory (COVID-19) – 🔢 36 – 📅 2022
📘 Self-Assessment of Parallel Network Systems with Intuitionistic Fuzzy Data – 🔢 31 – 📅 2019
📘 Extension of Base-Criterion Method Based on Fuzzy Set Theory – 🔢 27 – 📅 2020
📘 Project Portfolio Selection with Interactions under Uncertainty (Hesitant Fuzzy Set) – 🔢 26 – 📅 2018
📘 Analysis and Classification of Companies on Tehran Stock Exchange with Incomplete Information – 🔢 18 – 📅 2021
📘 Proximity/Remoteness Measurement for Customer Classification – 🔢 17 – 📅 2022
📘 Extension of Best–Worst Method Based on Spherical Fuzzy Sets – 🔢 16 – 📅 2024
📘 Product Portfolio Optimisation Using Teaching–Learning-Based Optimisation Algorithm – 🔢 16 – 📅 2016

Abba Bashir | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Abba Bashir | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abba Bashir, Federal University Dutsin-ma, Nigeria

Abba Bashir is a civil engineer and academic dedicated to sustainable infrastructure and structural optimization. He is a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA), Katsina, Nigeria, specializing in structural engineering and artificial intelligence applications in construction. With over 100 citations and an h-index of 6, his research focuses on recyclability, fiber-reinforced concrete, and computational mechanics. He has authored a book on bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete and actively contributes to accreditation and curriculum development. As the AI Research Leader at FUDMA’s Faculty of Engineering, he integrates machine learning into structural design for sustainable and resilient infrastructures.

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🎓 Education

Abba Bashir is currently pursuing a Master of Technology in Structural Engineering at Mewar University, India (2023–2025). He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from Sharda University, India, graduating in 2017 with an 8.3/10 CGPA. His early education includes a Senior Secondary School Certificate from Nasara Academy, Kano, Nigeria (2007) and a Primary School Leaving Certificate from Maitasa Special Primary School, Kano, Nigeria (2001). His academic journey has equipped him with expertise in structural analysis, computational mechanics, and sustainable construction materials. His continuous pursuit of knowledge fuels his research in optimizing civil engineering designs through artificial intelligence and machine learning.

💼 Experience

Abba Bashir has been a lecturer at Federal University Dutsin-ma (FUDMA) since 2020, teaching courses such as Structural Analysis, Concrete Design, and Construction Materials. He has supervised undergraduate research projects and actively contributes to curriculum development and accreditation at the university. As a practicing civil engineer since 2017, he has designed and constructed residential, commercial, and institutional structures, integrating AI-driven optimization techniques. He is a member of FUDMA’s Concrete and Steel Research Group and serves as the AI Research Leader. His expertise spans finite element modeling, numerical analysis, and sustainable building materials. He is proficient in ABAQUS, ANSYS, AutoCAD, MATLAB, and Python for structural simulations.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Abba Bashir has been recognized for his contributions to structural engineering and AI-driven construction methodologies. He has received accolades for his research on bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete and his role in advancing sustainable materials. His academic leadership in AI applications within civil engineering has earned him university recognition. His book on bamboo fiber-reinforced concrete is a significant contribution to sustainable construction literature. As a mentor and research leader, he plays a crucial role in developing new undergraduate programs and fostering innovation in civil engineering education. His expertise in computational mechanics and recyclability research continues to influence the field.

🔬 Research Focus

Abba Bashir’s research integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optimization algorithms into structural engineering. His work focuses on fiber-reinforced concrete, recyclability, and sustainability in construction materials. He has extensive experience in finite element modeling using ABAQUS and ANSYS, with a strong emphasis on computational mechanics. His studies explore mechanical properties and durability of cementitious materials with micro/nano reinforcements. He also investigates the optimization of structural designs to reduce environmental impact and enhance resilience. His multidisciplinary research combines AI, numerical modeling, and advanced construction materials to create sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

 

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1️⃣ Implementation of soft-computing models for prediction of flexural strength of pervious concrete hybridized with rice husk ash and calcium carbide waste | Cited by: 50 | 📅 2022

2️⃣ An overview of streamflow prediction using random forest algorithm | Cited by: 19 | 📅 2022 🌊🤖

3️⃣ Analysis of Bamboo fibre reinforced beam | Cited by: 17 | 📅 2018 🎍🏗️

4️⃣ Antioxidant, hypolipidemic and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory effects of flavonoid-rich fraction of Hyphaene thebaica (Doum Palm) fruits on fat-fed obese Wistar rats | Cited by: 16 | 📅 2019 🏥🧪

5️⃣ Assessment of Water Quality Changes at Two Locations of Yamuna River Using the National Sanitation Foundation of Water Quality (NSFWQI) | Cited by: 15 | 📅 2015 🚰📊

6️⃣ High strength concrete compressive strength prediction using an evolutionary computational intelligence algorithm | Cited by: 14 | 📅 2023 🏗️🤖

7️⃣ Performance analysis and control of wastewater treatment plant using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) and Multi-Linear Regression (MLR) techniques | Cited by: 8 | 📅 2022 🌊🧠

8️⃣ Comparison of Properties of Coarse Aggregate Obtained from Recycled Concrete with that of Conventional Coarse Aggregates | Cited by: 5 | 📅 2018 ♻️🏗️

9️⃣ Machine Learning: A Way to Smart Environment | Cited by: 1 | 📅 2021 🤖🌱

🔟 A new strategy using intelligent hybrid learning for prediction of water binder ratio of concrete with rice husk ash as a supplementary cementitious material | 📅 2025 🏗️📊

 

 

 

 

 

Mohit Kataria | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohit Kataria | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Professor at IIT-Delhi

📌  Mohit Kataria is a 4th-year Ph.D. scholar at the School of Artificial Intelligence, IIT Delhi, India, specializing in Graph Machine Learning. His research focuses on scalability of graph algorithms, including graph coarsening, structure learning, federated learning, and large-scale applications. He has published in top venues like NeurIPS, MICAAI, and CBME. Mohit holds a Master’s in Computer Applications (80.1%) and has expertise in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, and C/C++. His skill set spans deep learning (GNNs, CNNs, RNNs), machine learning (SVM, XGBoost), and mathematical optimization.

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Academic Background 🎓🔬

📌 Mohit Kataria is a Ph.D. scholar in Graph Machine Learning at the MISN Lab, IIT Delhi, maintaining an 8.0 CGPA since August 2021. He holds a Master’s in Computer Applications (80.1%) from May 2020. His technical expertise spans Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, CUDA, MPI, C/C++, Java, MySQL, and Erlang. 🖥️ He specializes in Machine Learning (SVM, Random Forest, XGBoost, Decision Trees) and Deep Learning (ANNs, GNNs, CNNs, RNNs, LSTM, VAE, GANs). 📊 His strong foundation in Linear Algebra, Probability, and Optimization fuels his research in scalable graph algorithms and AI applications. 🚀

💼 Professional Experience of Mohit Kataria

📌 Mohit Kataria has been actively involved in AI/ML training at IIT Delhi (2021-Present), where he has helped train 260+ industry experts in a six-month AI/ML program, covering fundamentals to advanced ML models. 🎓 He also conducted 5-day ML training programs for CAG and CRIS, Government of India. As a WebMaster (2022-Present), he manages the Yardi-ScAI and MISN group websites. 🌐 Previously, as a Member of Technical Staff at Octro.Inc (2020-2021), he led a team of four and contributed to the backend architecture of multiplayer games like Poker3D and Soccer Battles. 🎮🚀

🔬 Research Focus of Mohit Kataria

📌 Mohit Kataria specializes in Graph Machine Learning, focusing on graph coarsening, structure learning, and scalable AI applications. His work enhances GNN performance on heterophilic datasets 🧠, improves large-scale single-cell data analysis 🧬, and optimizes histopathological image processing 🔍. His research, published in NeurIPS, MICAAI, and CBME, develops efficient graph-based frameworks for biomedical and computational applications. 🏥 His expertise spans AI-driven healthcare, graph-based AI models, and machine learning scalability, making significant contributions to bioinformatics, medical imaging, and large-scale data processing. 🚀

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Zhidong CAO | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Zhidong CAO | Data Science |  Best Researcher Award

Zhidong CAO at Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zhidong CAO is a renowned professor and principal investigator at the National Key Laboratory of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Systems, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences. With a Doctor of Science degree, he has made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence and has been recognized for his work in various national and international platforms.

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Education

Zhidong CAO earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2008. He also holds a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree from Changsha University of Science and Technology, completed in 2005 and 2001 respectively.

Research Focus

His research interests lie primarily in the areas of multimodal artificial intelligence systems, social computing, and geographic information analysis. He has been instrumental in several key national scientific and technological projects, including the National Medium- and Long-term Scientific and Technological Development Plan (2021-2035) and the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan.

Professional Journey

Zhidong CAO began his professional journey as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2008. He progressed to become an Assistant Researcher in 2010, then an Associate Researcher in 2011, and has been serving as a Researcher since 2020. His roles have seen him engage deeply with various research projects and contribute significantly to the field of automation and artificial intelligence.

Honors & Awards

Throughout his career, Zhidong CAO has received numerous prestigious awards. Notable among these are the Beijing Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Prize, 2022), the China Surveying and Mapping Society Science and Technology Award (Grand Prize, 2021), and the Chinese Society of Simulation Natural Science First Prize (2018). His contributions have also been recognized by the Chinese Association of Automation and the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association.

Publications Noted & Contributions

Zhidong CAO has an impressive portfolio of over 120 research papers published in leading domestic and international journals and conferences. He has also authored three books, further establishing his expertise in his field. His research has earned him six scientific and technological awards, underscoring his significant contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence and related domains.

  1. Coordinated Cyber Security Enhancement for Grid-Transportation Systems With Social Engagement
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Emerging Topics in Computational Intelligence
    • DOI: 10.1109/TETCI.2022.3209306
    • Contributors: Pengfei Zhao, Shuangqi Li, Paul Jen-Hwa Hu, Zhidong Cao, Chenghong Gu, Da Xie, Daniel Dajun Zeng
    • Summary: This article discusses methods for enhancing cybersecurity in grid-transportation systems through coordinated efforts and social engagement. It emphasizes the importance of integrating social factors and community involvement in cybersecurity strategies.
  2. Energy-Social Manufacturing for Social Computing
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems
    • DOI: 10.1109/TCSS.2024.3379254
    • Contributors: Alexis Pengfei Zhao, Shuangqi Li, Yanjia Wang, Paul Jen-Hwa Hu, Chenye Wu, Zhidong Cao, Faith Xue Fei
    • Summary: This article explores the concept of energy-social manufacturing, which integrates energy systems with social computing to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The research highlights the role of social computing in optimizing energy production and consumption.
  3. Modeling the Coupling Propagation of Information, Behavior, and Disease in Multilayer Heterogeneous Networks
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems
    • DOI: 10.1109/TCSS.2023.3306014
    • Contributors: Tianyi Luo, Duo Xu, Zhidong Cao, Pengfei Zhao, Jiaojiao Wang, Qingpeng Zhang
    • Summary: This study models the interactions and propagation dynamics of information, behavior, and disease within multilayer heterogeneous networks. It provides insights into how these elements influence each other and spread across different network layers.
  4. Socially Governed Energy Hub Trading Enabled by Blockchain-Based Transactions
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems
    • DOI: 10.1109/TCSS.2023.3308608
    • Contributors: Pengfei Zhao, Shuangqi Li, Zhidong Cao, Paul Jen-Hwa Hu, Chenghong Gu, Xiaohe Yan, Da Huo, Tianyi Luo, Zikang Wang
    • Summary: This article examines how blockchain technology can facilitate socially governed energy hub trading. It discusses the implementation of blockchain-based transactions to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in energy markets.
  5. A Cross-Lingual Transfer Learning Method for Online COVID-19-Related Hate Speech Detection
    • Journal: Expert Systems with Applications
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121031
    • Contributors: Lin Liu, Duo Xu, Pengfei Zhao, Daniel Dajun Zeng, Paul Jen-Hwa Hu, Qingpeng Zhang, Yin Luo, Zhidong Cao
    • Summary: This research presents a method for detecting COVID-19-related hate speech online using cross-lingual transfer learning. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed method in identifying hate speech across different languages, aiding in the fight against online misinformation and discrimination.