GULDANA MAKASHEVA | Engineering and Technology | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award

GULDANA MAKASHEVA | Engineering and Technology | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award

Leading Research Scientist at LLP KazHydroMed, Kazakhstan

Mrs. Guldana Makasheva is a seasoned metallurgical researcher and Senior Research Scientist at LLP KazHydroMed, Kazakhstan. With over a decade of hands-on and theoretical experience across various roles in metallurgy, her expertise lies in flotation, hydrometallurgy, and the beneficiation of complex ores and industrial tailings. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Metallurgy at Satbayev University and holds advanced degrees in Metallurgy and Organic Chemistry. Her career spans from laboratory chemist to lead engineer, demonstrating her adaptability and growth. Makasheva has authored numerous scientific publications in both national and international journals and has contributed to high-impact projects aimed at developing eco-friendly and efficient mineral processing technologies. Her research, marked by technical precision and practical relevance, has addressed pressing industrial challenges in Kazakhstan’s mining sector. With a strong foundation in hypothesis-driven experimentation, she exemplifies the principles celebrated by the Research Hypothesis Excellence Award.

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Education

Mrs. Makasheva holds a Master’s degree in Technical Sciences with a specialization in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing from Satbayev University, one of Kazakhstan’s premier technical institutions. Her academic foundation began with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry of Organic Substances from Karaganda State University named after E.A. Buketov, where she gained solid grounding in analytical and synthetic chemistry. Continuing her academic journey, she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Metallurgy at Satbayev University (2023–present), focusing on advanced beneficiation techniques and processing of complex ore materials. Her academic background is complemented by specialized certifications, including a Certified PC User qualification and Accounting & 1C certification, highlighting her commitment to interdisciplinary skills. Her education has consistently supported her progression as a research leader in metallurgical science, emphasizing innovation, practical application, and publication in high-impact forums. 🎓📘🧪

Experience

Mrs. Guldana Makasheva’s professional trajectory reflects deep engagement with Kazakhstan’s metallurgical sector. Since 2021, she has served as a Senior Research Scientist at LLP KazHydroMed, where she designed cutting-edge research programs and executed pilot-scale tests in slag and ore processing. Earlier, as Lead Process Engineer at JSC “Zhairem GOK” (2020–2021), she worked on mineral flow diagrams and thickening technologies. At JSC “Varvarinskoye” (2011–2020), she ascended from Laboratory Chemist to Metallurgical Process Engineer, gaining end-to-end operational experience—from ore crushing to desorption and AAS/XRF analysis. Her earliest role was at the Institute of Organic Synthesis and Coal Chemistry, where she synthesized catalysts and conducted chromatographic studies. Each position honed her skills in technical reporting, pilot experiments, and project leadership, building a solid foundation for her present-day research excellence.

Awards and Honors

While specific national or international awards are not listed, Mrs. Guldana Makasheva’s consistent leadership in funded scientific projects and co-authorship of peer-reviewed publications signifies her recognition within the scientific community. Her appointment as Lead Investigator across multiple major projects—such as beneficiation of legacy tailings and development of flotation technologies—indicates institutional trust and high-level peer acknowledgment. She has also been a frequent contributor to SCOPUS-indexed and national journals, suggesting editorial confidence in her scientific rigor. As a Senior Research Scientist, she has been a key figure in government and industrial research initiatives, often coordinating multidisciplinary teams to address Kazakhstan’s critical metallurgical challenges. Her accolades are implicit in her elevation to senior scientific ranks and her pivotal roles in transformative projects. Her ongoing Ph.D. candidacy further reflects academic recognition and career progression.

Research Focus

Mrs. Makasheva’s research spans flotation chemistry, hydrometallurgical processing, ore beneficiation, and tailings revalorization. Her core investigations involve innovative techniques for processing refractory oxidized ores and polymetallic tailings, with special emphasis on flotation using hydroxamate-based collectors and gravity-flotation technologies. She has actively contributed to pilot testing for slag processing from metallurgical plants and has optimized concentrate thickening strategies. Her projects are critical to sustainable resource management, addressing legacy waste streams from major mining hubs like Balkhash and Zhezkazgan. Guldana also explores the oxidative-reductive potential in ore enrichment and thermochemical methods for improving flotation performance. Her current Ph.D. research likely intersects with these themes, pushing boundaries in extractive metallurgy. With a clear focus on bridging lab research with field applications, her work is both environmentally and economically transformative.

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Jiantao Shi | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

Jiantao Shi | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

Mrs Jiayun Nie, chongqing Jiaotong University, China

Jiayun Nie is a distinguished professor at Nanjing Tech University, China, specializing in cooperative control of multi-robot systems, fault diagnosis, and fault-tolerant control of distributed systems. 📡 With a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, she has made pioneering contributions to multi-agent systems, UAV adaptive control, and reinforcement learning-based fault diagnosis. ✈️🔍 Her research has led to high-impact publications on fault estimation, bipartite consensus, and deep learning models for system diagnostics. 🤖 She has served as a research fellow at the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology and has received recognition as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of the Franklin Institute (2017). 📚 Her latest work explores AI-driven fault-tolerant frameworks for autonomous systems and aerospace applications. 🚀 With a stellar academic record and transformative research, she is a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. 🏅

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Education

Jiayun Nie’s academic journey is marked by excellence in control science and automation engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University (2011-2016), focusing on fault-tolerant systems and adaptive control strategies for multi-robot cooperation. 🤖🔍 Her doctoral research introduced novel iterative learning algorithms for fault estimation and compensation, improving system reliability. Before this, she completed her B.E. in Electrical Engineering and Automation at Beijing Institute of Technology (2007-2011), where she laid the groundwork in robotic control, embedded systems, and automation engineering. 🎛️⚡ During her studies, she was actively involved in research projects on UAV dynamics and cooperative control theory, leading to early publications and innovative designs for fault-resilient robotics. 🚀 Her strong educational foundation, combined with rigorous research, has positioned her as a global leader in fault diagnosis and control engineering. 📚

Experience

Jiayun Nie has an extensive academic and research career, currently serving as a Professor at Nanjing Tech University (2021-present), where she leads groundbreaking work on distributed control and autonomous systems. 🤖🔍 Prior to this, she was a Research Fellow (2019-2021) and Associate Research Fellow (2016-2018) at the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology, contributing to fault detection models for phased array radar transceivers and advanced control strategies for UAVs. ✈️📡 Her expertise in adaptive control and AI-driven fault detection has been instrumental in developing next-generation intelligent robotic networks. 🚀 Throughout her career, she has collaborated with leading research institutions, advancing the state-of-the-art in reinforcement learning-based fault diagnosis, consensus control, and multi-agent fault-tolerant frameworks. 🏅 Her work continues to influence aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicular technologies, making her an authority in the field. 📚

Awards and Honors

Jiayun Nie’s outstanding contributions to robotics and fault-tolerant control have earned her several prestigious accolades. 🎖️ She was recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of the Franklin Institute (2017) 📚, reflecting her expertise in control systems and automation engineering. 🚀 Her innovative research on fault diagnosis in distributed robotic systems has been cited extensively, leading to multiple best paper awards at international IEEE and IFAC conferences. 🏅 She has received multiple grants and funding awards for her pioneering work in multi-agent cooperative control and AI-driven adaptive learning control. 🤖 As a highly regarded professor and researcher, her contributions continue to impact autonomous systems, aviation safety, and smart robotics. ✈️ With her extensive publications and transformative research, she is a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award, recognized for her excellence in innovation and scientific advancement. 🏆📡

Research Focus

Jiayun Nie’s research revolves around cooperative control, fault diagnosis, and learning-based fault-tolerant strategies in autonomous systems. 🤖 She has made significant breakthroughs in multi-robot cooperation, bipartite consensus, and AI-driven adaptive fault detection. 📊 Her work in fault-tolerant control enhances resilience in UAVs and aerospace systems, ensuring robustness against unknown disturbances and failures. ✈️ She has developed deep learning and reinforcement learning models for self-healing robotic networks, transforming distributed control frameworks. 🏅 Her studies in event-based control, collision avoidance, and system stability have contributed to advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. 🚀 By integrating data-driven methods with real-time fault estimation, her research provides solutions for smart transportation, defense, and aerospace industries. 📡 With numerous high-impact publications, Jiayun Nie’s pioneering work defines the future of adaptive robotics and autonomous systems. 🎓

Publications Top Notes

  1. “A parallel weighted ADTC-Transformer framework with FUnet fusion and KAN for improved lithium-ion battery SOH prediction” 🔋 (2025)
  2. “Bipartite Fault-Tolerant Consensus Control for Multi-Agent Systems with a Leader of Unknown Input Under a Signed Digraph” 🤖 (2025)
  3. “Iterative learning based fault estimation for stochastic systems with variable pass lengths and data dropouts” 📊 (2025)
  4. “A Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method With Rough and Fine Classifiers for Phased Array Radar Transceivers” 📡 (2024)
  5. “An intuitively-derived decoupling and calibration model to the multi-axis force sensor using polynomials basis” 📊 (2024)
  6. “Event-Based Adaptive Fault Tolerant Control and Collision Avoidance of Wheel Mobile Robots With Communication Limits” 🤖 (2024)
  7. “Reinforcement Learning-Based Fault Tolerant Control Design for Aero-Engines With Multiple Types of Faults” ✈️ (2024)

Shichang Chen | Tech Innovations | Best Researcher Award

Shichang Chen | Tech Innovations | Best Researcher Award

Dr Shichang Chen, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, China

Dr. Shichang Chen 🎓🔬 is a distinguished researcher in polymer materials and engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (2017) and completed postdoctoral research at Zhejiang University (2019-2022). Currently, he is a faculty member at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University. His innovations have led to large-scale reactor applications, with 40 invention patents (22 authorized) and transactions exceeding 100 million yuan 💡💰. He has led multiple national and provincial projects and published 40+ papers in top journals 📄📚. Recognized with prestigious awards, including Zhejiang Province’s High-level Talent Support Program (2024), Dr. Chen advances polymer science and engineering globally 🌍.

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Education and Experience

Dr. Shichang Chen 🎓 is a dedicated researcher in polymer materials. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Materials and Engineering from Yangtze University (2007-2011) 🏛️. He then pursued his Ph.D. in Textile Science and Engineering at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (2011-2017) 🧵🔬. Following this, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University (2019-2022) 🏅. Since 2017, he has been contributing to the Department of Polymer Materials at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University 📚🧪. His expertise spans polymer materials, textiles, and advanced material sciences, driving innovation in the field 🚀.

Research Funding & Projects

Dr. Shichang Chen 🎓🔬 has successfully secured and led multiple prestigious research projects, showcasing his expertise in scientific innovation. His achievements include securing 2 National Funds 🇨🇳, 2 Zhejiang Provincial Funds 🏅, and 10 Enterprise Projects 💼. He has actively contributed to key national research initiatives, including the 973 Program 🔍, National Key R&D Programs 🧪, and three strategic consulting research projects at the Chinese Academy of Engineering 🏛️. Dr. Chen’s dedication to advancing research and technological development continues to make a significant impact in his field. 🚀📚

Research Achievements 

Dr. Shichang Chen has made remarkable contributions to reactor applications for 10,000-ton and 1,000-ton production lines ⚙️🏭. He has declared 40 invention patents, with 22 authorized, and patent transactions exceeding 100 million yuan 💡💰. As a lead researcher, he has hosted 2 national funds, 2 Zhejiang Provincial funds, and 10 enterprise projects, while also playing a key role in national 973 and strategic consulting research projects 📊🔬. With a strong academic presence, he has published a book and 40 papers in top-tier journals like Macromolecules, focusing on polymers and chemical engineering 📖🧪.

Honor Award 

Dr. Shichang Chen 🎓 is a distinguished researcher recognized for his contributions to textile science. In April 2024, he was selected for the Zhejiang Province High-level Talent Support Program as a young top talent 🌟. The previous month, he joined the Zhejiang Academician Pair Young Talents Program 🏅. His excellence was also acknowledged in October 2021 when he was awarded the China Association for Science and Technology Youth Lifting Talent Project 🚀. Additionally, he serves as a Young Editorial Member for the EI Journal of Textile Research (December 2021) and Modern Textile Technology (January 2023) 📖🔬.

Research Focus

Dr. Shichang Chen’s research focuses on polymer engineering, mooring rope mechanics, and chemical process simulations 🔬⚙️. His work includes dynamic stiffness analysis of damaged polyester mooring ropes 🛳️, the mechanical behavior of aramid and polyester fibers under loading history ⚡, and falling film polymerization processes 🏭. He also explores numerical simulation of variable viscosity fluids 💻🔄 and waste PET depolymerization for recycling ♻️🧪. His studies contribute to marine engineering, textile chemistry, and sustainable polymer recycling, advancing both industrial applications and environmental sustainability 🌍🔄. His expertise spans mechanics, materials science, and chemical engineering 🏗️⚗️.

Publication Top Notes

Dynamic stiffness of full-scale damaged polyester mooring ropes

Effects of bedding-in loading history on mechanical behaviors of aramid HMPE and polyester mooring ropes

Process Simulation of falling film liquid-state polymerization of polyester

Numerical Simulation Strategy and Applications for Falling Film Flow with Variable Viscosity Fluids

Depolymerization of waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) into bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate: Catalytic glycolysis mechanism and kinetics

Ali Othman Albaji | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Ali Othman Albaji | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr Ali Othman Albaji, Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, Libya

With a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Electronics & Telecommunications from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, this accomplished professional has extensive experience in academia and industry. Currently an Assistant Professor at the Higher College of Science and Technology in Libya, they also lead CR Technology System in the MENA region. Their research interests include optical wireless technologies and machine learning applications in environmental monitoring. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a diploma in Italian, they are also the President of the Postgraduate Student Society at UTM. 📡🎓🌍✍️

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Academic Background 

With a diverse academic journey, the individual holds a Master’s in Public Management and Leadership from the London School of Economics (LSE), UK, completed in 2010. They further pursued a Master in Electronics and Telecommunications at the University Technology Malaysia from 2019 to 2023. Their foundational education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in General Communications, from the Civil Aviation Higher College in Tripoli, Libya, earned in 2007. Additionally, they completed a Diploma in the Italian language during the 2011/2012 academic year. 🎓📡

Experience

Dr. Ali Othman Albaji boasts a diverse work history across reputable organizations. He started as a Sales Advisor at Akida Company (LG) and ZTE/Telecom China, honing his expertise in the telecommunications field. His academic journey includes significant roles as an Assistant Professor and lecturer in Electronics and Telecommunications. In addition to his teaching, he has demonstrated leadership as the Chairman of CR Technology System (CRTS Group) and the President of the Postgraduate Student Society at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr. Albaji’s commitment to both academia and industry underscores his dedication to advancing technology and education. 📡🎓💼🌟

Main Hard Skills 

Dr. Albaji possesses a robust set of technical skills, including proficiency in CAD Design, MATLAB Simulation Analysis, Python, and data visualization tools like Tableau. His capabilities extend to qualitative and quantitative analysis, SCADA systems, and programming languages like Verilog and HTML. These skills enable him to tackle complex research problems and contribute innovatively to his field. 

Languages 

Fluent in Arabic and English, with an IELTS Band Score of 8.5, Dr. Albaji also has a very good command of Italian. This linguistic proficiency allows him to collaborate with international researchers and disseminate his work to a broader audience. 

Research focus

Ali Othman Albaji’s research focus centers on machine learning applications in environmental noise classification, emphasizing smart cities and mobile communications. His work includes developing algorithms for monitoring and classifying noise pollution using MATLAB, contributing to urban planning and public health. He has also explored traffic noise impacts on residential areas and mobile telecommunications in Libya. His diverse research interests extend to the design and implementation of communication systems, highlighting the integration of technology in environmental studies. Through these contributions, Albaji aims to enhance noise management and promote sustainable urban environments. 🌍📊🔊📡

Publication top notes

Investigation on Machine Learning Approaches for Environmental Noise Classifications

A Machine Learning for Environmental Noise Monitoring and Classification Using Matlab

Machine Learning for Environmental Noise Classification in Smart Cities

Designing the Global System for Mobile Communications GSM-900 Cellular Network up to the Nominal Cell Plan in Tripoli, Libya

Conclusion and Recommendations

A Review of Traffic Highway Noise Towards Residential Area

NOISE POLLUTION DATA REPORTING AND WAREHOUSING USING TABLEAU SOFTWARE

Designing and Implementing a Signed Multiplier Radix-2 Using Booth’s Algorithm