Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | PhD Student | University of Lorraine | France

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali is an accomplished researcher and PhD student in Computer Engineering, specializing in the design and implementation of cognitive digital twins for industrial applications. Her work integrates neuro-symbolic AI approaches to enable intelligent, adaptive, and human-centric human-robot interaction within cyber-physical systems. Through her innovative research, she has contributed to advancing the understanding of cognitive architectures, simulation models, and interoperability protocols, aiming to improve automation, safety, and efficiency in Industry 5.0 contexts. She is known for combining technical expertise, scientific rigor, and collaborative spirit to drive impactful solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and cognitive systems.

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Education

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, followed by a Master’s degree in Mathematical Engineering for Data Science, which provided her with an interdisciplinary foundation in mathematical modeling, machine learning, and computational techniques. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies in Computer Engineering at a leading research institute in France, where she is actively engaged in high-impact research focusing on cognitive digital twin technologies. Her educational background bridges mathematics, data science, and computer engineering, allowing her to approach complex research problems from both theoretical and applied perspectives.

Experience

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali has extensive research experience in the development of modular architectures for cognitive digital twins, focusing on emulation, cognition, and simulation functionalities. She has implemented cognitive exchange protocols between industrial robots and human operators, enabling adaptive reconfiguration of cyber-physical systems based on real-time cognitive feedback. She also completed a visiting research project at a prominent European research institute, where she designed cognitive models and integrated them into simulation environments to evaluate collaborative performance. Additionally, she has experience in data analysis, machine learning modeling, and physical risk estimation from her earlier research internships.

Research Interest

Her primary research interests include cognitive cyber-physical systems, cognitive digital twins, neuro-symbolic AI, knowledge representation, and human-robot collaboration. She is particularly focused on enhancing cognitive interoperability, developing architectures that combine deep learning with symbolic reasoning, and designing intelligent simulation frameworks that predict system behavior in real-time. Her work aims to address key challenges in Industry 5.0 by creating more resilient, adaptive, and human-centric automation solutions.

Award

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali has been recognized for her contributions through opportunities to present her research at prestigious international conferences, summer schools, and national symposia. Her participation in scientific events and collaboration with international research teams reflects her growing impact in the academic community. She is highly regarded for her ability to translate complex cognitive models into practical implementations, earning acknowledgment from peers and mentors for her innovative approach.

Selected Publication

• Human Digital Twins: A Systematic Literature Review and Concept Disambiguation for Industry 5.0 (2025) – 45 citations

• Cognition in Digital Twins for Cyber-Physical Systems and Humans: Where and Why? (2024) – 30 citations

• Cognitive Architecture for Cognitive Cyber-Physical Systems (2024) – 28 citations

• Cognitive Systems and Interoperability in the Enterprise: A Systematic Literature Review (2024) – 33 citations

Conclusion

Mrs. Jana Al Haj Ali is an outstanding candidate for this award, with a strong academic background, impactful research contributions, and a commitment to advancing the field of cognitive digital twins and human-robot collaboration. Her work demonstrates a unique combination of theoretical innovation and practical application, contributing to the future of intelligent and adaptive industrial systems. With a growing publication record, active participation in international collaborations, and dedication to knowledge dissemination, she is well positioned to emerge as a leader in cognitive cyber-physical systems research.