Shahar Lev-Ari | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Visiting Faculty | Stanford University | United States

Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari is an accomplished academic with a strong educational foundation in cellular biology and medicine who has over many years built a distinguished career in health promotion, public health research, integrative medicine, and well-being interventions; Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari was trained in cellular biology and obtained his PhD after rigorous work in integrative medicine and intervention science, and his education included advanced training in health promotion science and mindfulness-based behavior change. In his professional experience, Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari has served as founding director of the Integrative Medicine Center & Laboratory of Medicinal Herbs and Cancer Research at the Institute of Oncology, led the Health Promotion Unit within the Integrated Cancer Prevention Center at Tel Aviv Medical Center, and formerly chaired the Department of Health Promotion, School of Public Health at Tel Aviv University; he is also a visiting scholar in Stanford University’s Department of Genetics and collaborates internationally in precision health and psychosocial interventions. Research interests of Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari focus on mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques, inquiry-based stress reduction (IBSR), salutogenesis, resilience, psychosocial health, mental well-being, interventions in at-risk populations (e.g. women with BRCA variants), longevity and protective behavioral and psychosocial factors, mind-body medicine, and digital health tools for well-being. He has developed skills in both quantitative and intervention research; expertise in randomized clinical trials, longitudinal cohort studies, psychosocial measurement, sleep assessments, behavior change, developing and evaluating interventions, public health promotion, multi-disciplinary collaborators, mixed-methods, psychosocial biometrics, and implementing rigorous designs. Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari has been recognized with awards and honours such as the Outstanding Scientist Award from the Israel Society for Complementary Medicine under the auspices of the Israeli Medical Association, and has received support from organizations such as the Rothschild Foundation, the Israeli Cancer Association, and chief scientists in education and medicine; he has also been invited to serve on editorial boards (e.g., Section Editor for Public Health in Journal of Clinical Medicine), and in national and global working groups on mental health promotion. In his published record, Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari has authored 81 documents, has accumulated 2,106 citations, and has h-index 22, demonstrating both breadth and impact. Overall, Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari embodies a scholar-practitioner who bridges fundamental biology, public health, psychosocial interventions and community health implementation, with leadership roles in research, mentorship, and translation of findings into interventions that improve psychological well-being and health outcomes in both general and vulnerable populations.

Profile:  Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Effect of Inquiry-Based Stress Reduction on Well-being and Views on Risk-Reducing Surgery Among Women With BRCA Variants in Israel: A Randomized Clinical Trial — 2021; ~3 citations

  2. The Association Between the Sense of Coherence and the Self-Reported Adherence to Guidelines During the First Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel — 2022; number of citations

  3. The Use of Smart Devices for Mental Health Diagnosis and Care — 2022; number of citations

  4. A Novel Platform for Attenuating Immune Hyperactivity Using EXO-CD24 in COVID-19 and Beyond — 2022; number of citations

  5. Data From a One-Stop-Shop Comprehensive Cancer Screening Center — 2023; number of citations

  6. Mental Health for All: The Case for Investing in Digital Mental Health to Improve Global Outcomes, Access, and Innovation in Low-Resource Settings — 2023; number of citations

 

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

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.

Professional Profile 

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.

 

Duantengchuan Li | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Duantengchuan Li | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Duantengchuan Li, School of Information Management, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China, Cahina

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duantengchuan Li is a distinguished researcher at the School of Information Management, Wuhan University, China 🎓. His expertise spans Recommender Systems, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Autonomous Driving, Large Language Models, and Computer Vision 🤖📊. With 40+ publications in top-tier journals and conferences such as IEEE TKDE, ACM TWEB, and AAAI 📜, Dr. Li has earned over 800 citations on Google Scholar 🌍. He has served as a Guest Editor for Electronics and a reviewer for premier journals, including IEEE TNNLS, IEEE TII, and Information Sciences 📝. Dr. Li’s impactful research contributions in AI and machine learning make him a leading expert in the field 🚀. His achievements include multiple national and provincial scholarships and a Bronze Medal in the “Internet+” Competition 🏅. His commitment to advancing AI-driven solutions for real-world applications makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🌟.

Publication Profile

Google Scholar

Education

Dr. Duantengchuan Li holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Wuhan University, China 🎓, where he specialized in AI-driven Recommender Systems and Knowledge Graphs 🤖📊. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education, Central China Normal University 🏫. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, where he honed his skills in machine learning, deep learning, and computational intelligence 💻. Throughout his education, he actively engaged in cutting-edge research and contributed to high-impact publications 📜. His strong academic foundation has paved the way for groundbreaking work in large-scale AI applications and intelligent systems 🚀. With an outstanding academic record and multiple scholarships, Dr. Li has established himself as a leading AI researcher, dedicated to advancing computational intelligence, knowledge-based systems, and deep learning architectures 🏆.

Experience

Dr. Duantengchuan Li is currently an Associate Researcher at the School of Information Management, Wuhan University, China 🏫. He has extensive experience in artificial intelligence, knowledge graphs, recommender systems, and deep learning 🤖. Dr. Li has been actively involved in academic publishing, serving as a Guest Editor for Electronics and as a reviewer for prestigious journals like IEEE TKDE, ACM TKDD, and IEEE TNNLS 📝. His research has been featured in top CCF A & B-ranked journals and conferences, including AAAI, ICWS, CAiSE, and IEEE Transactions 📊. Before joining Wuhan University, he completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science, contributing to AI-driven recommendation models 💡. His expertise extends to autonomous driving, reinforcement learning, and computer vision, and he continues to mentor young researchers in AI applications 🚀. His contributions in intelligent computing and AI research have made him a leading figure in his field 🌍.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Duantengchuan Li has received numerous accolades for his contributions to AI and computer science 🏆. In 2023, he led a team to win the Bronze Award in the prestigious “Internet+” Competition 🏅. His academic excellence was recognized with the National Scholarship (2019) 🎓 and the Provincial Outstanding Graduate Award (2017) 🏅. Additionally, he was honored with the Provincial Government Scholarship (2015) for his outstanding performance in research and academics 📜. Dr. Li also holds a Network Engineer Qualification Certification (2016), further demonstrating his technical expertise 💻. His contributions in AI research, particularly in deep learning, recommender systems, and autonomous driving, have earned him a spot among China’s top researchers 🚀. With 40+ high-impact publications and 800+ citations, Dr. Li’s work continues to shape the future of artificial intelligence and machine learning 🌟.

Research Focus

Dr. Duantengchuan Li’s research primarily focuses on Recommender Systems, Knowledge Graphs, Reinforcement Learning, Large Language Models, Autonomous Driving, and Computer Vision 🤖📊. His work explores efficient AI-driven recommendations, leveraging graph neural networks, deep learning, and sequential modeling to improve information retrieval 📜. He has also contributed to structured output evaluation for Large Language Models (LLMs), optimizing their prompt engineering and reasoning capabilities 💡. In autonomous driving, his research enhances intelligent vehicle navigation using deep reinforcement learning 🚗. Additionally, he has developed advanced cold-start QoS prediction models and multi-relation modeling for personalized recommendations 🔍. His work has been published in IEEE TKDE, ACM TOSEM, AAAI, and Information Sciences, demonstrating his cutting-edge innovations in AI applications 🚀. By integrating machine learning, knowledge graphs, and neural networks, Dr. Li continues to advance intelligent computing solutions for real-world problems 🌍.

Publication Top Notes

MFDNet: Collaborative poses perception and matrix Fisher distribution for head pose estimation

EDMF: Efficient deep matrix factorization with review feature learning for industrial recommender system

Multi-perspective social recommendation method with graph representation learning

CARM: Confidence-aware recommender model via review representation learning and historical rating behavior in the online platforms

Knowledge graph representation learning with simplifying hierarchical feature propagation

Knowledge graph representation learning with simplifying hierarchical feature propagation

Precise head pose estimation on HPD5A database for attention recognition based on convolutional neural network in human-computer interaction

Integrating user short-term intentions and long-term preferences in heterogeneous hypergraph networks for sequential recommendation