Madhuri Rao | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Madhuri Rao | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Senior Assistant Professor | MIT World Peace University | India

Dr. Madhuri Rao is a dedicated researcher and academic in computer science with expertise in wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cybersecurity, with her current work focusing on deep learning, cloud security, and healthcare applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, where her research emphasized energy-efficient object tracking in wireless sensor networks. Over her career, she has gained extensive professional experience as a faculty member, academic coordinator, research supervisor, and editorial board member, contributing significantly to both teaching and research. She has authored and co-authored numerous publications in reputed journals and conferences, including IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, and Scopus-indexed platforms, along with patents and book chapters that highlight her innovative approach. Her research interests span interdisciplinary applications of advanced technologies to address challenges in security, healthcare, and sustainability, with ongoing involvement in collaborative projects and international initiatives. She has received recognition through awards such as best paper honors and a best research scholar award, underscoring her contributions to the academic community. Her research skills include problem-solving, experimental design, data analysis, and guiding students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, coupled with active roles as session chair, track chair, and guest lecturer in international conferences. She is also a life member of professional societies and holds certifications that strengthen her academic profile. Her impactful contributions are reflected in 116 citations and an h-index of 7.

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Featured Publications

  1. Rao, M., & Kamila, N. K. (2021). Cat swarm optimization based autonomous recovery from network partitioning in heterogeneous underwater wireless sensor network. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management, 1–15.

  2. Rao, M., Kamila, N. K., & Kumar, K. V. (2016). Underwater wireless sensor network for tracking ships approaching harbor. 2016 International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES), 1098–1102. IEEE.
  3. Rao, M., & Kamila, N. K. (2018). Spider monkey optimisation based energy efficient clustering in heterogeneous underwater wireless sensor networks. International Journal of Ad Hoc and Ubiquitous Computing, 29(1–2), 50–63.

  4. Chaudhury, P., Rao, M., & Kumar, K. V. (2009). Symbol based concatenation approach for text to speech system for Hindi using vowel classification technique. 2009 World Congress on Nature & Biologically Inspired Computing (NaBIC), 1393–1396. IEEE.

  5. Kumar, K. V., Kumari, P., Rao, M., & Mohapatra, D. P. (2022). Metaheuristic feature selection for software fault prediction. Journal of Information and Optimization Sciences, 43(5), 1013–1020.

Shijie Li | Embodied AI | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijie Li | Embodied AI | Best Researcher Award

Scientist | A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research | Singapore

Dr. Shijie Li is a computer vision researcher with expertise in 3D perception, embodied AI, and vision-language models, contributing to the development of intelligent systems for real-world applications. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Bonn University under the supervision of Prof. Juergen Gall, following a master’s degree from Nankai University and a bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. His professional experience includes research positions and internships at A*STAR Singapore, Qualcomm AI Research in Amsterdam, Intel Labs in Munich, Alibaba DAMO Academy in China, and Technische Universität München in Germany, showcasing strong international collaborations and applied research expertise. His research interests lie in 3D scene understanding, motion forecasting, vision-language integration, semantic segmentation, and novel view synthesis. He has published in leading journals and conferences such as ICCV, CVPR, IEEE TPAMI, IEEE TNNLS, WACV, BMVC, ICRA, and IROS, reflecting impactful and consistent contributions. His academic excellence has been recognized through scholarships and awards including the Fortis Enterprise Scholarship, National Inspirational Scholarship, First Class Scholarship, and Outstanding Graduate Award. He has also served as a reviewer for top journals and conferences such as IEEE TPAMI, IJCV, CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, and AAAI, reflecting his active role in the research community. His skills include deep learning, diffusion models, semantic and motion forecasting, vision-language modeling, and embodied AI, with a focus on interdisciplinary innovation. His research impact is reflected in 183 citations, 10 documents, and an h-index of 7.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

Li, S., Abu Farha, Y., Liu, Y., Cheng, M., & Gall, J. (2023). MS-TCN++: Multi-stage temporal convolutional network for action segmentation. IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, 45(6), 6647–6658.

Chen, X., Li, S., Mersch, B., Wiesmann, L., Gall, J., Behley, J., & Stachniss, C. (2021). Moving object segmentation in 3D LiDAR data: A learning-based approach exploiting sequential data. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 6(4), 6529–6536.

Qiu, Y., Liu, Y., Li, S., & Xu, J. (2020). MiniSeg: An extremely minimum network for efficient COVID-19 segmentation. Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 34(11), 13180–13187.

Li, S., Chen, X., Liu, Y., Dai, D., Stachniss, C., & Gall, J. (2021). Multi-scale interaction for real-time LiDAR data segmentation on an embedded platform. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 7(2), 738–745.

Li, S., Zhou, Y., Yi, J., & Gall, J. (2021). Spatial-temporal consistency network for low-latency trajectory forecasting. Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), 10737–10746.

Ahmet Kayabaşı| Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kayabaşı | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kayabaşı is a distinguished academic in electrical-electronics engineering with expertise in artificial intelligence, antennas, biomedical signal processing, image processing, fuzzy logic, and power electronics. He earned his PhD in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Selcuk University and has since built a strong academic career combining teaching, research, and leadership. His professional experience includes serving as Head of Department, Director of the Institute of Graduate Studies, and Senate Member, along with mentoring numerous MSc and PhD students. His research interests span interdisciplinary fields, applying advanced AI techniques in UAV swarm algorithms, smart agriculture, biomedical diagnostics, and energy-efficient power systems. He has been actively involved in TÜBİTAK and institutional projects, contributing to impactful solutions for both academia and industry. Recognized for his excellence, he has received awards such as Best Presenter Award at ICAT and has played vital roles in academic conferences and scientific communities. His research skills include developing intelligent systems, applying machine learning to engineering challenges, and designing novel antenna and biomedical applications. He has published widely in leading international journals indexed in IEEE, Scopus, and Web of Science, with notable contributions in Applied Thermal Engineering, Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, and Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. His academic excellence is reflected in 609 citations by 522 documents, 47 publications, and an h-index of 13.

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Featured Publications

  1. Sabanci, K., Kayabasi, A., & Toktas, A. (2017). Computer vision‐based method for classification of wheat grains using artificial neural network. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97(8), 2588–2593.

  2. Yigit, E., Sabanci, K., Toktas, A., & Kayabasi, A. (2019). A study on visual features of leaves in plant identification using artificial intelligence techniques. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 156, 369–377.

  3. Kayabasi, A., Toktas, A., Yigit, E., & Sabanci, K. (2018). Triangular quad-port multi-polarized UWB MIMO antenna with enhanced isolation using neutralization ring. AEU-International Journal of Electronics and Communications, 85, 47–53.

  4. Sabanci, K., Toktas, A., & Kayabasi, A. (2017). Grain classifier with computer vision using adaptive neuro‐fuzzy inference system. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 97(12), 3994–4000.

  5. Yildiz, B., Aslan, M. F., Durdu, A., & Kayabasi, A. (2024). Consensus-based virtual leader tracking swarm algorithm with GDRRT*-PSO for path-planning of multiple-UAVs. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 88, 101612.

Mr. Andrews Tang | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Andrews Tang | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Andrews Tang at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

👨‍🎓 Profiles

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Publications

Assessing blockchain and IoT technologies for agricultural food supply chains in Africa: A feasibility analysis

  • Authors: Andrews Tang, Eric Tutu Tchao, Andrew Selasi Agbemenu, Eliel Keelson, Griffith Selorm Klogo, Jerry John Kponyo
  • Journal: Heliyon
  • Year: 2024

An Open and Fully Decentralised Platform for Safe Food Traceability

  • Authors: Eric Tutu Tchao, Elton Modestus Gyabeng, Andrews Tang, Joseph Barnes Nana Benyin, Eliel Keelson, John Jerry Kponyo
  • Year: 2022

Prof. Ling Yang | Deep Learning | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Ling Yang | Deep Learning | Women Researcher Award

Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

👨‍🎓 Profiles

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Orcid

Publications

Enhancing Panax notoginseng Leaf Disease Classification with Inception-SSNet and Image Generation via Improved Diffusion Model

  • Authors: Wang, R., Zhang, X., Yang, Q., Liang, J., Yang, L.
  • Journal: Agronomy
  • Year: 2024

Deep learning implementation of image segmentation in agricultural applications: a comprehensive review

  • Authors: Lei, L., Yang, Q., Yang, L., Wang, R., Fu, C.
  • Journal: Artificial Intelligence Review
  • Year: 2024

Alternate micro-sprinkler irrigation and organic fertilization decreases root rot and promotes root growth of Panax notoginseng by improving soil environment and microbial structure in rhizosphere soil

  • Authors: Zang, Z., Yang, Q., Liang, J., Guo, J., Yang, L.
  • Journal: Industrial Crops and Products
  • Year: 2023

A BlendMask-VoVNetV2 method for quantifying fish school feeding behavior in industrial aquaculture

  • Authors: Yang, L., Chen, Y., Shen, T., Yu, H., Li, D.
  • Journal: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture
  • Year: 2023

An FSFS-Net Method for Occluded and Aggregated Fish Segmentation from Fish School Feeding Images

  • Authors: Yang, L., Chen, Y., Shen, T., Li, D.
  • Journal: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
  • Year: 2023

Prof. Igor Belenichev | Machine Learning | Excellence in Innovation

Prof. Igor Belenichev | Machine Learning | Excellence in Innovation

Professor at Zaporizhzhia State Medical University, Ukraine

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📚 Summary

Prof. Igor Fedorovich Belenichev is a distinguished Full Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Medical Formulation at Zaporizhzhia State Medical University. Renowned for his innovative research in neuroprotection and pharmacology, he is a laureate of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Prize for the development and implementation of groundbreaking technologies.

Education

  • Zaporizhzhia State Medical Institute (1988): Graduated with a degree in medicine.
  • Postgraduate studies (1988), professor assistant (1991), senior teacher (1999), associate professor (2004), and full professor (2006).

💼 Professional Experience

  • Zaporizhzhia State Medical University: Head of the Department of Pharmacology and Medical Formulation since 2005.
  • Main Scientific Researcher at «Pharmatrone» (since 1993).
  • Head of the regional branch of the Association of Pharmacologists of Ukraine.
  • Co-worker of the regional group of the National Expert Centre of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Belenichev’s research focuses on the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of ischemic brain damage and the development of effective neuroprotectors. His work explores the roles of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, thiol-disulfide systems, pro-/anti-apoptotic proteins, estrogen receptors, and endogenous neuroprotection factors. He also investigates drugs for CNS pathologies and effective neuro- or cardioprotectors from derivatives of 1,2,4-triazole, chinazoline, and xanthine.

🏆 Achievements

  • Scientific Works: Authored and co-authored 715 scientific publications.
  • Patents: Holder of 182 patents in Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
  • Theses: Supervised 3 Dr. Habs and 7 Ph.D. theses.
  • Drug Development: Contributed to the creation of drugs like Thiotriazoline, Thiocetam, and Thiodarone.
  • Awards: Token of the Bibliographical Society of America (2003), Regional Program “Zoryaniy Shlyakh” Prize (2000), and Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Prize (2017).

 

Publications

5+1-Heterocyclization as preparative approach for carboxy-containing triazolo[1,5-c]quinazolines with anti-inflammatory activity

  • Authors: Krasovska, Natalya; Berest, Galina; Belenichev, Igor; Severina, Hanna; Nosulenko, Inna; Voskoboinik, Oleksii; Okovytyy, Sergiy; Kovalenko, Serhii
  • Journal: European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
  • Year: 2024

Beta-Blockers of Different Generations: Features of Influence on the Disturbances of Myocardial Energy Metabolism in Doxorubicin-Induced Chronic Heart Failure in Rats

  • Authors: Igor Belenichev; Olexiy Goncharov; Nina Bukhtiyarova; Oleh Kuchkovskyi; Victor Ryzhenko; Lyudmyla Makyeyeva; Valentyn Oksenych; Oleksandr Kamyshnyi
  • Journal: Biomedicines
  • Year: 2024

Characteristics of HIF-1α and HSP70 mRNA Expression, Level, and Interleukins in Experimental Chronic Generalized Periodontitis

  • Authors: Parkhomenko Daria; Igor Belenichev; Kuchkovskyi Oleh; Ryzhenko Victor
  • Journal: MicroRNA
  • Year: 2024

Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Beta Blockers of Different Generations on the Parameters of Myocardial Energy Metabolism in Experimental Doxorubicin-Induced Chronic Heart Failure

  • Authors: Igor Belenichev; Olexiy Goncharov; Nina Bukhtiyarova; Oleh Kuchkovskyi; Victor Ryzhenko; Lyudmyla Makyeyeva; Valentyn Oksenych; Oleksandr Kamyshnyi
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2024

Development and Optimization of Nasal Composition of a Neuroprotective Agent for Use in Neonatology after Prenatal Hypoxia

  • Authors: Igor Belenichev; Olena Aliyeva; Bogdan Burlaka; Kristina Burlaka; Oleh Kuchkovskyi; Dmytro Savchenko; Valentyn Oksenych; Oleksandr Kamyshnyi
  • Journal: Pharmaceuticals
  • Year: 2024

Mr. Siphumelele Zondi | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Siphumelele Zondi, Artificial Intelligence, Best Researcher Award

Siphumelele Zondi at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Mr. Bhekani Siphumelele Zondi is a charismatic media practitioner, journalist, academic, content lead, and media researcher. With extensive experience in technology, social media, television, online, and radio programming, Zondi has significantly impacted South Africa’s media landscape.

🎓 Education:

  • Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
    • University of Sussex, England (2012 – 2013)
    • Research: Social Media as the New Public Sphere
  • Bachelor of Technology in Journalism
    • Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Received Dec 2005)
    • Major: Broadcast Journalism

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Durban University of Technology (DUT)
    • Journalism Lecturer (2019 – Present)
    • Creator & Content Lead, Credible Source by DUT Journalism (2023 – Present)
  • South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
    • Creator, Senior Producer & Presenter: Network (2013 – March 2024)
    • Presenter: Africa Digest (April 2013 – February 2019)
  • CNBC Africa
    • Senior Producer & Presenter (April 2013 – July 2013)
  • Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
    • Journalism Lecturer (August 2009 – September 2011)
  • e-TV
    • Television News Reporter (April 2005 – September 2006)

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Social Media Engagement
  • Interactions between Politicians, Journalists, and Audiences
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • 2017: Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans
  • 2011: Chevening Scholarship from the British Council
  • 2010: Blog of the Year Award Nomination – Journ’Tau
  • 2008: SABC News Awards Nomination – Best Current Affairs Presenter

🌐 Fellowships:

  • 2010/11: Finland EVA Junior Fellow
  • 2007: Member of Finland Foreign Correspondents’ Programme

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Journalism Practice in Two African Countries
  • Authors: Siphumelele Zondi, Theodora Adjin-Tettey, Tigere Muringa, Samuel Danso
  • Journal: Media and Journalism
  • Year: 2024