Zhongqiang ZHANG | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Zhongqiang ZHANG | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Mr Zhongqiang ZHANG, Jiangsu University, China

Prof. Zhongqiang Zhang is a leading academic in mechanical engineering, currently serving as Professor and Associate Dean at Jiangsu University, China. With a career rooted in advanced fluid dynamics, nanoengineering, and smart materials, he has consistently contributed groundbreaking research recognized both nationally and internationally ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ. His global exposure includes visiting scholar roles at prestigious institutions like UC Berkeley and Mississippi State University, enhancing his research vision and collaborations. He is renowned for his pioneering work in nanofluidics, surface wettability, graphene membranes, and bioinspired designs ๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿงช. Prof. Zhangโ€™s projects, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, span from intelligent liquid manipulation to smart environmental robots. A prolific author, he has numerous Q1 publications in high-impact journals ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŒŸ. With prestigious awards such as the ICCES Outstanding Young Researcher Award, his achievements reflect both innovation and leadership, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ’ก.

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Education

Mr. Zhongqiang Zhang ๐ŸŽ“ is a dedicated scholar in the field of engineering mechanics with a strong academic foundation in mechanical engineering. He began his academic journey at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University of Technology ๐Ÿซ in Zibo, PR China, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree between September 2000 and June 2004. Demonstrating a passion for research and innovation, he continued his education by pursuing a Ph.D. at the Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology (DUT) ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”ง in Dalian, PR China. From September 2004 to December 2010, under the supervision of Professor Hong-Wu Zhang ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ, he developed advanced knowledge and skills in engineering mechanics. His academic path reflects a strong commitment to excellence in mechanical sciences and a drive for contributing to technological advancement. Mr. Zhang’s educational background laid a solid foundation for his future research and professional achievements in engineering. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“˜

Experienceย 

Mr. Zhongqiang Zhang is a distinguished professor and Associate Dean at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University, PR China (๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ), serving since July 2020. With a solid academic foundation and deep expertise, he previously held the position of Associate Professor at the same institution from December 2010 to June 2020. His international academic engagements include a prestigious stint as a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California-Berkeley (๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ), from October 2018 to January 2020, under the supervision of Shao-Fan Li ๐ŸŒ‰. Earlier in his career, he expanded his research exposure as a Visiting Ph.D. student at the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (CAVS), Mississippi State University (๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ), from May 2008 to January 2009 ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ”ฌ. Mr. Zhangโ€™s academic journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and mechanical engineering excellence ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ”ง.

Honors and Awards

Mr. Zhongqiang Zhang has earned numerous accolades throughout his distinguished academic and research career. In 2023, he received the prestigious ICCES Outstanding Young Researcher Award ๐Ÿ…, recognizing his significant contributions to the field. He was also honored with the First Prize of Science and Technology of Jiangsu Province in 2020 ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ†. His dedication to education was acknowledged in 2016 when he was named an Outstanding Young Backbone Teacher under the Jiangsu Blue and Blue Project ๐Ÿ“˜๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ. In 2015, he secured the Third Prize in the Jiangsu Provincial Science and Technology Award ๐Ÿฅ‰๐Ÿ”ฌ. As a rising scholar, he was recognized as a Young Academic Leader of Jiangsu University in 2013 ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸŒŸ. His scholarly excellence was evident early on, with his doctoral dissertation being awarded Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation by both Liaoning Province and Dalian University of Technology in 2012 ๐Ÿ“œ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ. In 2009, he won the 6th China Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award, showcasing his early potential and innovation.

Research Projects

Mr. Zhongqiang Zhang has led and contributed to multiple cutting-edge research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ. As Project Leader, he spearheaded a 2023โ€“2026 project focused on the continuous capturing and cross-scale collection of fuel bubbles driven by structure-wetting coupling gradients (RMB 550,000) ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ’ง. From 2019โ€“2022, he explored self-driven droplet behaviors on graphene-covered gradient textured substrates (RMB 630,000) ๐ŸŒก๏ธโš›๏ธ. Earlier, he investigated electro-mechanical coupling in fluid nano-devices based on low-dimensional carbon materials (2015โ€“2018, RMB 800,000) ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ“‰. His 2012โ€“2014 study examined boundary slip in nanochannels influenced by temperature-velocity coupling gradients (RMB 260,000) ๐Ÿงช๐ŸŒก๏ธ. Additionally, he plays a key role (R2) in a major project (2023โ€“2025) developing an energy self-supply, rigid-flexible coupling robot for intelligent water environment sensing, funded at RMB 3,000,000 ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŒŠ. His research reflects deep expertise in nanofluidics, material science, and robotics, addressing vital scientific and environmental challenges.

Research Focus

Dr. Zhongqiang Zhangโ€™s research focuses on nanofluidics, smart materials, and advanced surface engineering, with a strong emphasis on liquid transport, separation, and water harvesting technologies. His work leverages graphene membranes, conical micro-arrays, and textured surfaces to achieve breakthroughs in desalination, fluid dynamics, and droplet manipulation ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿงช. He explores slip boundary conditions, programmable surfaces, and self-driving liquid motion, often through molecular dynamics simulations and experimental validations โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ’ก. His publications in top-tier journals like Science Advances, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces highlight innovations that overcome classic trade-offs like permeability-selectivity limits ๐Ÿšฟ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Dr. Zhang also contributes to the development of smart haptic electronic skins and temperature-responsive materials for microfluidics and environmental applications ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŒก๏ธ. Overall, his interdisciplinary approach connects physics, materials science, and engineering to pioneer next-gen nanotechnologies for efficient water management and soft robotics ๐Ÿ’ง.

Publication Top Notes

Effect of argon plasma treatment on the output performance of triboelectric nanogenerator

Water diffusion inside carbon nanotubes: mutual effects of surface and confinement

Prediction of the viscosity of water confined in carbon nanotubes

Molecular dynamics-based prediction of boundary slip of fluids in nanochannels

Size and temperature effects on the viscosity of water inside carbon nanotubes

Simulation study of aggregations of monolayer-protected gold nanoparticles in solvents

Surface slip on rotating graphene membrane enables the temporal selectivity that breaks the permeability-selectivity trade-off

Nanoconfinement induced anomalous water diffusion inside carbon nanotubes

Origami triboelectric nanogenerator with double-helical structure for environmental energy harvesting

Unidirectional self-driving liquid droplet transport on a monolayer graphene-covered textured substrate

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. ๐Ÿ“ก 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. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ” Her research has led to high-impact publications on fault estimation, bipartite consensus, and deep learning models for system diagnostics. ๐Ÿค– 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). ๐Ÿ“š Her latest work explores AI-driven fault-tolerant frameworks for autonomous systems and aerospace applications. ๐Ÿš€ With a stellar academic record and transformative research, she is a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. ๐Ÿ…

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Education

Jiayun Nieโ€™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. ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ” 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. ๐ŸŽ›๏ธโšก 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. ๐Ÿš€ Her strong educational foundation, combined with rigorous research, has positioned her as a global leader in fault diagnosis and control engineering. ๐Ÿ“š

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. ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ” 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. โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ก Her expertise in adaptive control and AI-driven fault detection has been instrumental in developing next-generation intelligent robotic networks. ๐Ÿš€ 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. ๐Ÿ… Her work continues to influence aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicular technologies, making her an authority in the field. ๐Ÿ“š

Awards and Honors

Jiayun Nieโ€™s outstanding contributions to robotics and fault-tolerant control have earned her several prestigious accolades. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ She was recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of the Franklin Institute (2017) ๐Ÿ“š, reflecting her expertise in control systems and automation engineering. ๐Ÿš€ 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. ๐Ÿ… She has received multiple grants and funding awards for her pioneering work in multi-agent cooperative control and AI-driven adaptive learning control. ๐Ÿค– As a highly regarded professor and researcher, her contributions continue to impact autonomous systems, aviation safety, and smart robotics. โœˆ๏ธ 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. ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ“ก

Research Focus

Jiayun Nieโ€™s research revolves around cooperative control, fault diagnosis, and learning-based fault-tolerant strategies in autonomous systems. ๐Ÿค– She has made significant breakthroughs in multi-robot cooperation, bipartite consensus, and AI-driven adaptive fault detection. ๐Ÿ“Š Her work in fault-tolerant control enhances resilience in UAVs and aerospace systems, ensuring robustness against unknown disturbances and failures. โœˆ๏ธ She has developed deep learning and reinforcement learning models for self-healing robotic networks, transforming distributed control frameworks. ๐Ÿ… Her studies in event-based control, collision avoidance, and system stability have contributed to advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. ๐Ÿš€ By integrating data-driven methods with real-time fault estimation, her research provides solutions for smart transportation, defense, and aerospace industries. ๐Ÿ“ก With numerous high-impact publications, Jiayun Nieโ€™s pioneering work defines the future of adaptive robotics and autonomous systems. ๐ŸŽ“

Publications Top Notes

  1. “A parallel weighted ADTC-Transformer framework with FUnet fusion and KAN for improved lithium-ion battery SOH prediction” ๐Ÿ”‹ (2025)
  2. “Bipartite Fault-Tolerant Consensus Control for Multi-Agent Systems with a Leader of Unknown Input Under a Signed Digraph” ๐Ÿค– (2025)
  3. “Iterative learning based fault estimation for stochastic systems with variable pass lengths and data dropouts” ๐Ÿ“Š (2025)
  4. “A Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method With Rough and Fine Classifiers for Phased Array Radar Transceivers” ๐Ÿ“ก (2024)
  5. “An intuitively-derived decoupling and calibration model to the multi-axis force sensor using polynomials basis” ๐Ÿ“Š (2024)
  6. “Event-Based Adaptive Fault Tolerant Control and Collision Avoidance of Wheel Mobile Robots With Communication Limits” ๐Ÿค– (2024)
  7. “Reinforcement Learning-Based Fault Tolerant Control Design for Aero-Engines With Multiple Types of Faults” โœˆ๏ธ (2024)

Goran Tepiฤ‡ | Engineering and Technology | Innovative Research Award

Goran Tepiฤ‡ | Engineering and Technology | Innovative Research Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Goran Tepiฤ‡, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Serbia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran Tepiฤ‡ ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ is a researcher and educator in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He earned his Ph.D. in 2019 from the University of Novi Sad, focusing on risk management in hazardous substances ๐Ÿš›โš ๏ธ. An assistant professor at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, he has published over 20 papers in leading journals ๐Ÿ“š. He co-founded Serbiaโ€™s dangerous goods cluster and serves as a safety adviser for ADR/RID transport ๐Ÿš†. His expertise spans risk analysis, logistics security, and environmental protection ๐ŸŒ. Fluent in Serbian ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ธ and English ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง, he is dedicated to advancing industrial safety and engineering.

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Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran ๐ŸŽ“ is a dedicated scholar in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He earned his Ph.D. (2014-2020) from the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia ๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š. Before that, he completed his Masterโ€™s in Engineering Management (2013-2014) ๐ŸŽฏ and his Bachelorโ€™s with Honours in Engineering Management (2010-2013) ๐Ÿ… from the same institution. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and management strategies. With expertise in industrial processes and technical advancements โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ“ˆ, he contributes significantly to the field through research, teaching, and leadership in engineering education. ๐Ÿš€

Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran ๐ŸŽ“ is a dedicated scholar in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He earned his Ph.D. (2014-2020) from the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia ๐Ÿ—๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š, after completing his Masterโ€™s in Engineering Management (2013-2014) ๐ŸŽฏ and his Bachelorโ€™s with Honours (2010-2013) ๐Ÿ… from the same institution. His academic journey showcases a deep commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and management strategies. With expertise in industrial processes and technical advancements โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ“ˆ, he plays a vital role in research, teaching, and leadership, contributing significantly to engineering education and the future of industrial management. ๐Ÿš€

Recognition & Impactย 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran is dedicated to tackling critical industrial and environmental challenges, focusing on chemical accidents, hazardous material storage, and industrial risk analysis โš ๏ธ๐Ÿญ. His research plays a vital role in enhancing safety measures and sustainability in industrial settings ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Through multi-criteria analysis, he provides innovative solutions for risk assessment and decision-making ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“Š. Additionally, his work promotes environmental awareness and sustainable industrial practices, bridging the gap between industry and ecological responsibility ๐ŸŒฑโ™ป๏ธ. His multidisciplinary contributions are shaping a safer and greener future, making a significant impact on industrial safety and environmental protection ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŽ.

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Goran Tepiฤ‡’s research focuses on risk assessment, operational safety, and environmental protection in industries dealing with hazardous materials ๐Ÿš›โš ๏ธ. His work explores accidents in storage facilities, risk management in dangerous substances, and tracking hazardous goods via GPS/GSM ๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿ“Š. He also delves into friction stir welding simulations, urban forestry for sustainability, and reducing metal pollution in water ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ’ง. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering, logistics, and environmental science to enhance industrial safety and sustainability ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒŽ. His contributions support efficient resource management and risk reduction strategies in metallurgy, transport, and environmental protection ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿ“‰.

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Kaimin Wei | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Kaimin Wei | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof Kaimin Wei, Jinan University, China

Kaimin Wei is a full professor at the College of Information Science and Technology, Jinan University, China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Beihang University (2015), Masterโ€™s in Computer Application Technology from Zhengzhou University (2010), and Bachelorโ€™s in Computer Science from Yuncheng University (2007) ๐ŸŽ“. A distinguished Young Pearl River Scholar ๐ŸŒŸ, his research focuses on mobile computing, edge intelligence, and AI security ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ”’. Prof. Wei has published extensively in top journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in algorithm optimization and security techniques ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ“š.

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Academic Backgroundย 

Prof. Kaimin Wei ๐ŸŒŸ holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Beihang University (2015) ๐ŸŽ“, a Masterโ€™s degree from Zhengzhou University (2010) ๐Ÿ“š, and a Bachelorโ€™s from Yuncheng University (2007) ๐ŸŽฏ. His academic journey showcases dedication and excellence in the field of computer science ๐Ÿ’ป. Recognized for his outstanding achievements, he was honored as a Young Pearl River Scholar ๐ŸŒŠ, reflecting his leadership potential and scholarly impact. Prof. Weiโ€™s contributions to academia continue to inspire, highlighting his commitment to research, innovation, and education ๐Ÿš€

Research Interestsย 

Prof. Kaimin Wei is a distinguished expert in Mobile Computing ๐Ÿ“ฑ, specializing in Edge Intelligence ๐ŸŒ and Artificial Intelligence Security ๐Ÿ”. His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and security of mobile technologies, leveraging cutting-edge edge intelligence to optimize data processing and real-time decision-making. Prof. Wei’s work in AI security ensures robust protection against emerging cyber threats, contributing to the development of safer, smarter digital ecosystems. His innovative approach bridges the gap between mobile computing and advanced AI applications, driving technological progress and shaping the future of secure, intelligent systems. ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿค–

Research Focus

Prof. Kaimin Weiโ€™s research focuses on privacy-preserving technologies, federated learning, mobile crowdsensing, and cybersecurity ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ“ก. His work explores UAV crowdsensing with energy efficiency, gradient inversion attacks in federated learning without prior knowledge, and group task recommendations using neural collaborative approaches ๐Ÿค–โœจ. He also investigates secure device pairing through acceleration-based methods with visual tracking and develops robust defense mechanisms against adversarial attacks using feature purification networks ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š. Prof. Weiโ€™s interdisciplinary research blends Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and security protocols to enhance data privacy and system resilience ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”.

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