Yi Liu | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Yi Liu | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

Leader at Hangzhou Dianzi University | China

Prof. Yi Liu is a Professor in the Department of Information Management and Information Systems at Hangzhou Dianzi University, China, and a visiting scholar at leading international institutions, whose research integrates management science, digital economy, intelligent optimization algorithms, information systems, and econometric modeling, with significant scholarly contributions through influential books, high-impact SCI/SSCI publications, national research projects, patents, and applied innovations advancing traditional manufacturing, digital transformation, and decision-support systems.

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Snežana Đurković | Data Science and Deep Learning | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Snežana Đurković | Data Science and Deep Learning | Women Researcher Award

Junior Research Assistant at Institute for Nuclear Sciences Vinča | Serbia

Mrs. Snežana Đurković is an M.Sc. physicist in applied physics and informatics, Ph.D. candidate in applied physics and informatics, and junior researcher at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences Vinča, University of Belgrade, specializing in optical materials, luminescence spectroscopy, and physics-informed artificial intelligence, with strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning radiation chemistry, phosphor-based sensors and LED technologies, machine learning, laser systems, renewable energy, industrial research, software and information systems, quality control, multilingual scientific communication, project coordination, and science–industry collaboration, supported by extensive international academic, research, and professional experience.

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Hafeez Noor | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hafeez Noor | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dryland Agriculture & Water Management at Institute of Functional Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University | China

Dr. Hafeez Noor is an accomplished agronomy scientist and international researcher specializing in crop physiology, nitrogen and water use efficiency, drought tolerance, and sustainable dryland agriculture, with extensive expertise in experimental design, field trials, greenhouse and laboratory management, advanced statistical analysis, and modern breeding approaches, actively contributing to high-impact peer-reviewed publications, interdisciplinary collaborations, graduate student mentorship, and innovative solutions for climate-resilient, resource-efficient cropping systems in semi-arid agroecosystems.


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Pengfei Cao | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Pengfei Cao | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Lanzhou University | China

Mr. Pengfei Cao, Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Lanzhou University, is a leading researcher in intelligent sensing and vertical domain-specific large AI models. With a Ph.D. in Radio Physics and international experience at Heidelberg University, he has published over fifty high-impact papers spanning terahertz metamaterials, graphene-based devices, nanoparticle coupling mechanisms, solar absorption nanofluids, cancer prediction, and AI-enhanced medical diagnostics. He holds multiple invention and utility model patents, several commercialized, along with software copyrights and a provincial teaching achievement award. His professional service includes guest editing SCI journals, governmental evaluation roles, and expert advisory positions supporting digital transformation and innovation.

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Yongqiang Du | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yongqiang Du | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Tianjin University of Commerce | China

Prof. Dr. Yongqiang Du is a distinguished professor in the Department of Statistics at Tianjin University of Commerce whose academic career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing data-driven methodologies, with his work centered on the development and application of data mining techniques and statistical modeling approaches; recognized for his ability to bridge theoretical statistics with real-world analytical challenges, he has built a research profile that emphasizes the extraction of meaningful patterns from complex datasets, the design of robust quantitative frameworks, and the improvement of predictive accuracy in diverse domains; as a dedicated educator, he teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in statistics and related fields, shaping future scholars and practitioners through rigorous training in statistical theory, applied analytics, and modern data methodologies, while also mentoring students in research projects that encourage original thinking and methodological depth; his professional activities include conducting research that integrates classical statistical concepts with contemporary computational techniques, contributing to the growing body of knowledge in data mining, statistical inference, and modeling strategies tailored for high-dimensional data environments; in addition to his scholarly contributions, he actively engages in collaborative academic work that supports interdisciplinary exploration, helping connect statistical science with fields such as economics, business analytics, and information systems; through his ongoing research, teaching, and service, Yongqiang Du continues to play a significant role in advancing the discipline of statistics at Tianjin University of Commerce, where his expertise, leadership, and commitment to academic excellence contribute meaningfully to the development of analytical sciences; he can be contacted at the Department of Statistics, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China.

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(2025). A Dynamic Cost-Adjusted AdaCost Model for Credit Prediction of Smallholder Farmers. Journal of Forecasting.

Jietao Xu | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Jietao Xu | Data Science and Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

Student at College of Petroleum Engineering | China

Mr. Jietao Xu is an emerging researcher in the fields of spinal surgery outcomes, minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques, and musculoskeletal pathology, currently advancing his academic training in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at China University of Petroleum – Beijing following his foundational undergraduate education in Petroleum Engineering at Chongqing University of Science and Technology. Despite his primary academic trajectory in petroleum engineering, he has significantly contributed to interdisciplinary medical research, particularly neurosurgery and spine-related clinical meta-analyses, demonstrating strong analytical capability, methodological rigor, and collaborative research strength. His scholarly work encompasses a range of influential studies, including Full-endoscopic posterior lumbar interbody fusion via an interlaminar approach versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a preliminary retrospective study, Incidence of subsidence of seven intervertebral devices in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a network meta-analysis, Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation with modic changes via a transforaminal approach: a retrospective study, Minimum 2-year efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy versus microendoscopic discectomy: a meta-analysis, The LncRNA H19/miR-1-3p/CCL2 axis modulates lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation-induced normal human astrocyte proliferation and activation, and Full-endoscopic lumbar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation with posterior ring apophysis fracture: a retrospective study. Xu’s publication portfolio reflects his ability to engage in high-impact, data-driven medical research that bridges clinical needs and quantitative evaluations, reinforcing his competence in evidence synthesis, outcome assessment, and biomedical data interpretation. With an interdisciplinary background that blends engineering-level problem solving with clinical research exposure, he continues to broaden his scientific profile while maintaining strong collaborative ties across engineering and medical research communities. His consistent contributions position him as a promising young scholar with a unique cross-disciplinary perspective and strong potential for continued research excellence.

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Li, Y., Dai, Y., Wang, B., Li, L., Li, P., Xu, J., Jiang, B., & Lü, G. (2020). Full-endoscopic posterior lumbar interbody fusion via an interlaminar approach versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: A preliminary retrospective study. World Neurosurgery, 144, e475–e482.

Xu, J., He, Y., Li, Y., Lv, G. H., Dai, Y. L., Jiang, B., Zheng, Z., & Wang, B. (2020). Incidence of subsidence of seven intervertebral devices in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: A network meta-analysis. World Neurosurgery, 141, 479–489.e4.

Xu, J., Li, Y., Wang, B., Guo-Hua, L., Wu, P., Dai, Y., Jiang, B., Zheng, Z., & Xiao, S. (2019). Percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy for lumbar disc herniation with Modic changes via a transforaminal approach: A retrospective study. Pain Physician, 22(6), E601.

Xu, J., Li, Y., Wang, B., Lv, G., Li, L., Dai, Y., Jiang, B., & Zheng, Z. (2020). Minimum 2-year efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy versus microendoscopic discectomy: A meta-analysis. World Neurosurgery, 138, 19–26.

Li, P., Li, Y., Dai, Y., Wang, B., Li, L., Jiang, B., Wu, P., & Xu, J. (2020). The LncRNA H19/miR-1-3p/CCL2 axis modulates lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation-induced normal human astrocyte proliferation and activation. Cytokine, 131, 155106.

Zhixiang Wang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhixiang Wang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Research Intern at Beijing Friendship Hospital | China

Dr. Zhixiang Wang is a distinguished researcher in Clinical Data Science with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence, Medical Imaging, and Machine Learning. A PhD graduate from Maastricht University under the mentorship of Professor Andre Dekker, Wang has demonstrated a consistent commitment to bridging computational innovation with clinical application. His prolific research output spans over 29 internationally recognized journal publications, reflecting expertise in multimodal imaging, large language models, and radiomics. His representative works include Performance of GPT-4 for Automated Prostate Biopsy Decision-Making Based on mpMRI: A Multi-Center Evidence Study, Radiomics and Dosiomics Signature from Whole Lung Predicts Radiation Pneumonitis: A Model Development Study with Prospective External Validation and Decision-Curve Analysis, and Computed Tomography and Radiation Dose Images-Based Deep-Learning Model for Predicting Radiation Pneumonitis in Lung Cancer Patients After Radiation Therapy. He further contributed to Development and Performance of a Large Language Model for the Quality Evaluation of Multi-Language Medical Imaging Guidelines and Consensus, A Radiomics Nomogram for the Ultrasound-Based Evaluation of Central Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma, An Applicable Machine Learning Model Based on Preoperative Examinations Predicts Histology, Stage, and Grade for Endometrial Cancer, and Generation of Synthetic Ground Glass Nodules Using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). His studies such as CycleGAN Clinical Image Augmentation Based on Mask Self-Attention Mechanism and GAN-Based One-Dimensional Medical Data Augmentation highlight his skill in generative models for data enhancement. Zhixiang Wang’s research also explores Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy and Efficiency with GPT-4-Generated Structured Reports and Assessing the Role of GPT-4 in Thyroid Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations: Enhancing Interpretability with a Chain of Thought Approach. With extensive experience in AI-driven diagnostic imaging, multimodal model development, and LLM fine-tuning for clinical reporting, Wang continues to lead innovation at the intersection of data science and precision medicine, contributing impactful advancements toward intelligent, interpretable, and efficient clinical decision-support systems.

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Wang, Z., Zhang, Z., Luo, T., Yan, M., & Dekker, A. (2026). A cross-modal fine-grained retrieval method based on LAGC and contrastive learning. Expert Systems with Applications.

Wang, Z., Sun, J., Liu, H., & Chen, Y. (2026). Experience-guided multi-agent interpretable framework for radiology report summarization. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine.

Wang, Z., Li, J., Feng, Y., & Qian, L. (2025). Machine learning model based on preoperative MRI and clinical data for predicting pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy. BMC Medical Imaging.

Shi, M. J., Wang, Z. X., & Wang, Z. C. (2025). Performance of GPT-4 for automated prostate biopsy decision-making based on mpMRI: A multi-center evidence study. Military Medical Research.

Binbin Qin | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Binbin Qin | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Instructor at Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Trade | China

Binbin Qin is a dedicated academic and researcher currently serving as a lecturer in the School of Business Intelligence at Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Trade, China. His work bridges the dynamic intersections of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data mining, where he continually explores innovative methodologies that enhance intelligent decision-making and automated learning systems. With a strong focus on applying AI technologies to real-world problems, he contributes to developing intelligent solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and data-driven insights in various domains. His scholarly endeavors are characterized by a deep interest in how computational models can mimic human perception and decision-making through advanced neural network architectures and learning paradigms. Among his notable contributions, his publication titled “Distracted Driver Detection Based on a CNN With Decreasing Filter Size” in the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems exemplifies his expertise in designing high-performance convolutional neural network frameworks capable of addressing critical safety challenges in intelligent transportation. Through his continuous research, he aims to merge the theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence with practical applications that influence intelligent mobility, human-computer interaction, and predictive analytics. reflects his growing contributions to the research community. As an emerging scholar in the field of computational intelligence, Binbin Qin remains committed to advancing interdisciplinary research that integrates algorithmic innovation with applied data science to drive the future of smart systems, autonomous learning environments, and intelligent business analytics.

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Qin, B. (2025). CRNet: A driver distraction detection model based on cascaded ResNet networks and attention mechanisms. IET Intelligent Transport Systems.

Qin, B., Qian, J., Xin, Y., Liu, B., & Dong, Y. (2022). Distracted driver detection based on a CNN with decreasing filter size. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems.

Mr. Oussama El Othmani | Data Science and Deep Learning | Excellence in Research

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Mr. Oussama El Othmani | Data Science and Deep Learning | Excellence in Research

Computer Engineering, Tunisia Polytechnic School, Tunisia

This individual is a promising researcher and software engineer with a strong background in computer science. Currently pursuing a PhD in ETIC at Tunisia Polytechnic School, University of Carthage La Marsa, they have a solid foundation in computer engineering from the Tunisian Military Academy. With experience as a software engineer at the Tunisian Ministry of National Defense, they have developed expertise in software development, collaboration, and problem-solving. Their research interests lie at the intersection of technology and innovation, with potential applications in various fields.

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🎓 Education

– *PhD in ETIC*: Tunisia Polytechnic School, University of Carthage La Marsa, Tunis (2024 – Present)- *Computer Engineering*: Tunisian Military Academy, Fondik Jdid (2020-2023)- *Preparatory Mathematics-Physics*: Tunisian Military Academy, Fondik Jdid (2018-2020)- *Relevant Coursework*: Advanced Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Database Management, Software Methodology, Project Management Fundamentals

👨‍🔬 Experience

– *Software Engineer*: Tunisian Ministry of National Defense (August 2023 – Present) – Participated in the full software development lifecycle – Collaborated with system engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers – Developed optimized code for specific hardware platforms – Applied Agile development methodologies and object-oriented architectures

🔍 Research Interest

The individual’s research focus is not explicitly stated, but based on their education and experience, they may be interested in exploring topics related to artificial intelligence, computer architecture, and software methodology. Potential research areas could include machine learning, data science, and software engineering.

Awards and Honors🏆

No information is available on awards and honors received by the individual.

📚 Publications 

Rough Set Theory and Soft Computing Methods for Building Explainable and Interpretable AI/ML Models

Développement d’un système de détection des anomalies des cellules sanguines et son utilisation en télémédecine

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Conclusion

The candidate shows promise for the Best Researcher Award with their relevant education, professional experience, and technical skills. However, additional research experience, interdisciplinary knowledge, and a stronger publication record would significantly enhance their application. With focused effort in these areas, the candidate could become a strong contender for the award.