Hyun Kyung Kim | Population Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Hyun Kyung Kim | Population Economics | Best Researcher Award

Chungbuk National University | South Korea

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🧑‍🏫 Current Position

Since September 2024, Dr. Hyun Kyung Kim has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, South Korea. In this role, she is involved in teaching, research, and scholarly publication, with a focus on applied microeconomics, population economics, and public finance. Her work is especially centered on demographic challenges such as low fertility, population aging, and intergenerational equity.

🧾 Summary

Dr. Kim is a highly accomplished economist with dual Ph.D. degrees in Economics and Management Engineering. Her career integrates over 14 years of experience in both government research and academic institutions. She specializes in empirical economic research, focusing on labor markets, statistical systems, and policy modeling. Her expertise lies in translating complex data into policy-relevant insights, making her a valuable asset in both academic and public policy domains.

🎓 Education & Experience

Dr. Kim earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 2023 with a GPA of 3.95/4.0, receiving multiple top honors. She also holds a Ph.D. in Management Engineering (2010) and a B.Sc. in Management Engineering (2003) from KAIST, South Korea. From 2010 to 2024, she worked as a Deputy Director at the Statistical Research Institute of Statistics Korea, leading major projects on National Transfer Accounts (NTA), National Time Transfer Accounts (NTTA), and business statistics. Her earlier postdoctoral work at KAIST focused on financial market analysis and statistical modeling.

Suitability & Professional Development 📜

Dr. Kim’s interdisciplinary training and field experience make her highly suitable for advanced research and teaching roles. She serves as the Asia representative on the NTA Global Network’s Nominating Committee and is a core member of the National Transfer Accounts Global Network. She is also a permanent member of both the Korean Economic Association and the Korean Association of Public Finance. Her background demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development, global collaboration, and evidence-based policy research.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research spans Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Econometrics, and Population Economics, with special attention to intergenerational transfers, public finance, and socioeconomic impacts of demographic change. Notable ongoing projects include:

  • “Childbirth Grants, Maternal Migration, and Fertility in South Korea” (submitted to Population Research and Policy Review)

  • “Population Aging, Living Arrangements, and Income Inequality” (in collaboration with Sang-Hyop Lee and Andrew Mason)

  • “The Effect of Population Aging on Energy Consumption” using the NTA framework
    These works demonstrate her capacity to integrate quantitative modeling with policy analysis on critical demographic issues.

🏆 Honors & Awards

Dr. Kim’s achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including:

  • TK Jayaraman and Family PrizeBest Graduating Ph.D. Student, University of Hawai‘i (2023)

  • Henry M.K. Mok & James Mak Scholarship Fund (2022)

  • Bernie Campbell Fellowship Fund (2022)

  • Seiji Naya First-Year Student Award (2021)
    She also received the Meritorious Service Award from the Ministry of Strategy and Finance for her work on national censuses and an Excellent Thesis Award from KAIST Business School. Additionally, she graduated with the second highest GPA in her undergraduate program and earned early recognition through awards like the Character Scholarship and Study Abroad Essay Prize.

📖Publications

Population aging, living arrangements, and inequality: The role of familial transfers in South Korea
  • Year: 2025

Xiaolong Zhang | Intelliget Vehicle | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiaolong Zhang | Intelliget Vehicle | Best Researcher Award

Fuzhou University | China

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👨‍🏫 Summary

Dr. Xiaolong Zhang is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, China. His expertise lies in artificial intelligence, robotics, and vehicle dynamics. He has authored over 20 academic papers and holds 26 patents, showcasing his strong contributions to intelligent systems and control technologies.

🎓 Education

He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, in 2021, focusing on advanced control and robotic systems.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Zhang has led and contributed to 8 research projects and 3 industry consultancy assignments. He is actively collaborating with Geely Auto on smart tire technologies, bridging the gap between academia and industry.

📈 Academic Citations & Publications

He has 20 publications in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, with a citation index of 12. He also holds one editorial appointment, reflecting his recognition in the academic community.

🛠️ Technical Skills

His core competencies include robot dynamic systems, motion planning, reinforcement learning, vehicle control algorithms, and AI-based autonomous navigation.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Zhang teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in robotics, control theory, and intelligent vehicle systems, and supervises student research in related domains.

🔬 Research Interests

His main interests revolve around artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles, and reinforcement learning, with a strong focus on real-time dynamic control and decision-making systems.

🚗 Key Contributions

He proposed a novel continuous lane-changing decision and planning method using hierarchical reinforcement learning (HRL). The approach separates high-level decision-making and low-level motion planning, using a coupled training strategy to ensure smooth speed and steering control, improving the convergence and performance of HRL in autonomous driving.

🤝 Memberships & Affiliations

He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society (CMES).

📖Publications

A cascaded strategy-based hierarchical reinforcement learning algorithm for lane change decision-making
  • Year: 2025

 

Timo Rath | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Timo Rath | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

University Hospital Erlangen | Germany

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👨‍⚕️ Summary

Dr. Timo Rath, M.D., MHBA, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist with a specialization in advanced endoscopic techniques and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Currently serving as Professor of Endoscopy and Consultant at the University Hospital Erlangen, Germany, he combines clinical excellence with innovative research. With over 115 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to national and international clinical guidelines, Dr. Rath is recognized as a leading figure in modern gastroenterology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Rath studied medicine from 2000 to 2007 at Philipps-University Marburg, RWTH Aachen, and LECOM (USA). He passed his final medical exam in 2007 with distinction (1.66) and earned his M.D. degree with summa cum laude for his thesis on matrix metalloproteinases in gastrointestinal lesions. He later received his Venia Legendi (habilitation) in 2018 and holds a Master of Health Business Administration (MHBA).

🏥 Professional Experience

After completing his residency in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University Hospitals of Gießen and Erlangen, Dr. Rath completed a research fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Since 2017, he has served as Professor of Endoscopy and Consultant at the Ludwig Demling Endoscopy Center, Erlangen.

📊 Academic Impact

Dr. Rath has authored or co-authored over 115 peer-reviewed articles, totaling more than 3,200 citations with an h-index of 32. He has delivered over 100 invited talks at national and international conferences. He serves on editorial boards of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and World Journal of Gastroenterology, and is a frequent reviewer for top journals such as Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Endoscopy.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Rath’s clinical expertise includes advanced endoscopic procedures such as EMR (endoscopic mucosal resection), ESD (submucosal dissection), and FTR (full-thickness resection). He is also a leader in molecular imaging, AI-assisted endoscopy, and the endoscopic treatment of perforations, GI leaks, and fistulae.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

He is actively involved in medical education, training medical students, residents, and fellows in gastroenterology and endoscopy. Dr. Rath also mentors clinician-scientists and contributes to international workshops, training courses, and academic symposia.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Rath’s research focuses on IBD-related imaging, mucosal healing, intestinal permeability, and the use of artificial intelligence in diagnostic endoscopy. He is engaged in the development of clinical guidelines and pursues translational research in gastrointestinal immunology and personalized medicine.

📖Publications

A Novel Switching of Artificial Intelligence to Generate Simultaneously Multimodal Images to Assess Inflammation and Predict Outcomes in Ulcerative Colitis—(With Video)

  • Year: 2025
A computer-aided detection system in the everyday setting of diagnostic, screening, and surveillance colonoscopy: An international, randomized trial
  • Year: 2024
NLRP3 Inhibition Leads to Impaired Mucosal Fibroblast Function in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
  • Year: 2024
Intestinal Barrier Healing Is Superior to Endoscopic and Histologic Remission for Predicting Major Adverse Outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Prospective ERIca Trial
  • Year: 2024
Reverse switching from the biosimilar SB2 to the originator infliximab in previously switched patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: results of a prospective long-term cohort study
  • Year: 2024

 

Cuifang Wang | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Cuifang Wang | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

School of Business Administration, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics | China

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. CuiFang Wang began her academic journey with a deep interest in business and finance, which laid the foundation for her doctoral studies. Enrolling at the School of Business Administration, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, she pursued rigorous training in business theory, economic analysis, and corporate structures. Her early academic pursuits were marked by consistent academic excellence and a passion for understanding the inner workings of firms, particularly in the context of governance and strategy. This formative stage was instrumental in shaping her research orientation and scholarly ambitions.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Although currently a PhD candidate, Ms. Wang has already made meaningful strides in the academic community through her active participation in research collaborations, academic conferences, and peer-reviewed publications. She has worked closely with faculty and research teams on projects examining the intersection of corporate governance and firm performance, enabling her to gain practical insight and professional depth. Her engagement with the academic ecosystem reflects both leadership and intellectual curiosity, positioning her as an emerging scholar in strategic management and governance.

🧠 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Wang’s research focuses on corporate governance mechanisms, such as board structures, ownership configurations, and executive compensation, and how these factors influence firm performance and strategic decisions. Her scholarly work bridges the gap between theory and application by offering insights into how governance practices affect organizational effectiveness and market competitiveness. She has published in internationally renowned journals including Applied Economics, International Review of Economics and Finance, and the Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics, showcasing her analytical rigor and subject-matter expertise.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Despite being in the early stages of her career, Ms. Wang’s research has already contributed significantly to the ongoing discourse in corporate governance studies, especially in the Asia-Pacific context. Her publications have been recognized by scholars and practitioners alike for addressing practical governance issues within dynamic market environments. Through citations and collaborative work, her influence is beginning to extend beyond national boundaries, positioning her as a promising voice in the global academic community.

📚 Academic Citations

Ms. Wang’s work has garnered growing academic citations, reflecting the relevance and impact of her research topics. Her studies on governance-performance linkages have been referenced in both academic and professional contexts, especially in discussions around improving governance frameworks in emerging economies. As she continues her research, her citation count is expected to rise in step with her academic contributions.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Ms. Wang is proficient in a range of quantitative and analytical tools, which support her empirical research. Her skill set includes econometric modeling, panel data analysis, Stata, R, and SPSS, all of which she uses to test governance theories and evaluate firm performance. She also has experience in conducting meta-analysis, literature reviews, and using qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) techniques.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

In addition to her research, Ms. Wang has contributed to academia through her role as a teaching assistant in courses related to corporate strategy, governance, and business ethics. She brings a learner-focused approach to teaching, combining theoretical concepts with real-world case studies to engage students effectively. Her teaching efforts support the development of future business leaders who understand the critical role of governance in strategic management.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Ms. CuiFang Wang aims to deepen her academic contributions by exploring cross-country governance comparisons, sustainability in governance, and the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into performance evaluation frameworks. Her long-term vision includes publishing in top-tier journals, influencing policy-making, and mentoring the next generation of scholars. Her legacy will likely be one of thought leadership, research excellence, and a strong commitment to advancing corporate governance practices worldwide.

📖Publications

Title: Technical Independent Director–CEO Friendliness and Enterprise Dual Innovation: Evidence from China

Authors: Dongshan Ma, Jian Ding, Mingyu Liu, Cuifang Wang
Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2025
DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2025.2465837

Title: Does the Informal Hierarchy of Independent Directors Have a Corporate Governance Effect? Evidence from China

Authors: Dongshan Ma, Jiayu Zhao, Shengqiang Zhang, Cuifang Wang
Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics
Year: 2023
DOI: 10.1080/16081625.2022.2077778

Title: 独立董事非正式层级影响审计师选择吗 (Translation: Does the Informal Hierarchy of Independent Directors Affect Auditor Selection?)

Author: Cuifang Wang
Journal: 广东财经大学学报 (Journal of Guangdong University of Finance and Economics)
Year: 2020

Duo Zhang | Railway engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Duo Zhang | Railway engineering | Best Researcher Award

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Hong Kong

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🔍 Summary

Dr. Duo Zhang is a dedicated transportation engineering researcher, currently a Research Fellow at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His expertise spans sustainable rail systems, vehicle dynamics, energy efficiency, and vibration/noise control, with strong engagement in international academic collaboration and applied railway innovation.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Traffic & Transportation Planning and Management from Southwest Jiaotong University (2020), with a dissertation on wagon-cargo coupling in freight rail systems. He earned a B.S. in Traffic Engineering (2012) from the same university, researching urban metro system organization.

💼 Professional Experience

He has served as a Research Fellow (2024–present) and Postdoctoral Fellow (2022–2024) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he worked on rail damper technologies and railway noise mitigation. Previously, he was a Research Assistant at Southwest Jiaotong University (2021) and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2016–2017), collaborating on projects at the Center for Transportation Research.

🧪 Research Interests

Dr. Zhang’s interests focus on sustainable transportation, vehicle-track dynamics, rail noise and vibration reduction, energy optimization, and advanced damping technologies for railway infrastructure.

📚 Academic Contributions

His work includes papers under review in Structures and the Alexandria Engineering Journal, covering topics like multi-objective optimization and energy-comfort co-optimization for high-speed rail. He has delivered presentations at international conferences such as the International Conference of Logistics Engineering and Management and the International Conference on Transportation Engineering.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Proficient in tools like MATLAB, Python, OpenTrack, and ANSYS, Dr. Zhang specializes in vehicle dynamics modeling, suspension system control, vibration analysis, and rail system optimization.

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Supervision

He supervised Ka Yiu Cheung (B.S. Civil Engineering, 2023) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University on a thesis titled “A Semi-active Control Strategy of Suspension for High-Speed Railway Vehicles.”

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Zhang received the Bronze Medal at the 48th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2023). His academic honors include the National Scholarship of China for Graduate Students, the SIEMENS Scholarship, and the Outstanding Graduates Award from Southwest Jiaotong University.

📖Publications

Title: Evaluation of dynamic responses in steel lever of leveling valve during metro train operations

Authors: Ziyu Tao, Yuling Wang, Wai Kei Ao, Fangru Zhou, Duo Zhang, Yi-Qing Ni
Journal: Measurement
Year: 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.measurement.2025.118198

Title: Self-Tuning Dual-Layer Sliding Mode Control of Electromagnetic Suspension System

Authors: Hong-Wei Li, Duo Zhang, Yang Lu, Yi-Qing Ni, Zhao-Dong Xu, Qi Zhu, Su-Mei Wang
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Year: 2025
DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2024.3509997

Gunnar Myhre | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gunnar Myhre | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

CICERO Center for International Climate Research | Norway

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🌍 Dr. Gunnar Myhre – Climate Science Visionary

🎓 Academic Foundations

Dr. Gunnar Myhre earned his PhD in Meteorology from the Department of Geophysics, University of Oslo in 1998. Early in his academic career, he focused on the atmospheric composition and radiative forcing, laying the groundwork for what would become a globally impactful scientific journey.

🧪 Scientific Expertise and Research Focus

A leading researcher in climate science, Dr. Myhre specializes in:

  • 🌫️ Greenhouse gases and aerosols

  • ☀️ Radiative forcing

  • 🌡️ Climate sensitivity

  • 🌧️ Precipitation and extreme weather changes

  • 🌐 Global energy imbalance and Earth’s energy budget

His research has significantly improved the scientific understanding of how atmospheric components influence the climate system.

🧭 Professional Roles and Leadership

Currently serving as Research Director at CICERO (Center for International Climate Research), Dr. Myhre leads key projects addressing global climate change. He is also a:

  • 📘 Editorial board member of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics

  • 🤝 Co-leader of the international PDRMIP (Precipitation Driver Response Model Intercomparison Project)

  • 📚 Coordinating Lead Author in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (2013)

  • 📖 Lead Author in the IPCC Third (2001) and Fourth (2007) Assessment Reports

🔍 Major Scientific Contributions

Dr. Myhre’s groundbreaking work includes:

  • 🔬 Explaining discrepancies in direct aerosol effects
    Science article

  • 🌪️ Identifying a significant increase in extreme precipitation
    Nature article

  • ⚖️ Demonstrating limitations of low climate sensitivity models in explaining Earth’s energy imbalance
    Science article

📈 Academic Impact

  • 📝 240+ peer-reviewed publications

  • 📚 Contributor to three IPCC reports (with ISBN)

  • 🔍 Scopus Author ID: 7003777747

  • 👥 Member of the European Geosciences Union

🏆 Recognitions and Awards

Dr. Myhre is a globally respected authority whose work has been foundational for climate policy and scientific assessments. His leadership in the IPCC and global climate modeling projects has earned him numerous accolades and respect among his peers.

🔮 Legacy and the Road Ahead

Dr. Myhre continues to shape the future of climate science by refining models of Earth’s energy imbalance and pushing the boundaries of climate sensitivity research. His future work aims to further bridge the gap between climate modeling and real-world policy, ensuring informed decision-making in the face of a changing climate.

✍️ Final Note

With a career dedicated to understanding and communicating the intricacies of our planet’s climate system, Dr. Gunnar Myhre stands as a beacon of scientific integrity, collaborative leadership, and meaningful global impact. 🌍✨

📚 Selected Publication

1. Changes in atmospheric constituents and in radiative forcing
  • Authors: P. Artaxo, T. Berntsen, R. Betts, D.W. Fahey, J. Haywood, J. Lean, D.C. Lowe, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis (IPCC Fourth Assessment Report)

  • Year: 2007

2. Anthropogenic and natural radiative forcing
  • Authors: G. Myhre, D. Shindell, F.M. Bréon, W. Collins, J. Fuglestvedt, J. Huang, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, pp. 659–740

  • Year: 2014

3. Climate system scenario tables
  • Authors: M. Prather, G. Flato, P. Friedlingstein, C. Jones, J.F. Lamarque, H. Liao, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC

  • Year: 2014

4. Radiative forcing of climate
  • Authors: V. Ramanathan, K. Shine, C. Leovy, W.C. Wang, H. Rodhe, D.J. Wuebbles

  • Journal/Source: Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 1991, NASA, Washington

  • Year: 1991

5. Analysis and quantification of the diversities of aerosol life cycles within AeroCom
  • Authors: C. Textor, M. Schulz, S. Guibert, S. Kinne, Y. Balkanski, S. Bauer, T. Berntsen, et al.

  • Journal/Source: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Volume 6, Issue 7, Pages 1777–1813

  • Year: 2006

 

Maim. Zafer | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Maim. Zafer | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

Faculty of pharmacy-Ahram Canadian University | Egypt

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👩‍🔬 Summary

Dr. Mai Zafer, PhD, is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), Egypt. With over 16 years of academic and research experience, she specializes in the molecular epidemiology of antibiotic resistance, particularly among Gram-negative pathogens in hospital settings. Her work focuses on resistance mechanisms and genetic profiling using tools like MLST, PFGE, and whole genome sequencing (WGS). She is a recognized educator, program leader, and contributor to international academic collaboration.

🎓 Education

Dr. Zafer earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Cairo University (2014), where she also completed her M.Sc. (2009) and B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with honors (2004). Her research addressed beta-lactamase resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and occult HCV in cryptogenic hepatitis.

🏢 Professional Experience

She progressed from Assistant Lecturer (2012) to Professor (2024) at ACU. Prior to that, she worked at MSA University. Her experience includes teaching, curriculum development, and leadership in various academic committees and quality assurance units.

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Zafer’s work has garnered over 1,100 citations and an H-index of 13. She maintains active academic profiles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ORCID, and LinkedIn, contributing significantly to the field of antimicrobial resistance and hospital-acquired infections.

🧪 Technical Skills

Her expertise includes molecular techniques such as MLST, PFGE, real-time PCR, and WGS. She is skilled in genomic analysis, bioinformatics, and studying virulence and resistance genes. She also explores natural products, nanoparticles, and bacteriophages as alternative therapies.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Zafer teaches and coordinates both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pharmaceutical microbiology, immunology, parasitology, and virology. She has supervised multiple theses, developed curricula, led academic programs, and currently serves as Program Leader of the Pharm D and Coordinator of the Clinical Pharmacy Program at ACU.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research focuses on antimicrobial resistance trends, especially in the post-COVID-19 era, studying multidrug-resistant pathogens in hospital settings. She is a co-investigator in multiple internationally funded research projects and leads work on bacteriophage therapy and natural antimicrobial alternatives.

📖Publications

1. Retained colistin susceptibility in clinical Acinetobacter baumannii isolates with multiple mutations in pmrCAB and lpxACD operons
  • Authors: Mai M. Zafer, Amira F. A. Hussein, Mohamed H. Al-Agamy, Hesham H. Radwan, Samira M. Hamed

  • Journal: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology

  • Year: 2023

2. Epidemiological features of nosocomial Klebsiella pneumoniae: Virulence and resistance determinants
  • Authors: Mai M. Zafer, M.M. El Bastawisie, M. Wassef, A.F.A. Hussein, M.A. Ramadan

  • Journal: Future Microbiology

  • Year: 2022

3. Genetic Configuration of Genomic Resistance Islands in Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates From Egypt
  • Authors: Samira M. Hamed, Amira F.A. Hussein, Mohamed H. Al-Agamy, Hesham H. Radwan, Mai M. Zafer

  • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology

  • Year: 2022

4. In Vitro Cytotoxic Activity and Phytochemical Characterization (UPLC/T-TOF-MS/MS) of the Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Rind Extract
  • Authors: H.A. El Gizawy, A.E. El-Haddad, Y.M. Attia, S.A. Fahim, Mai M. Zafer, A.M. Saadeldeen

  • Journal: Molecules

  • Year: 2022

 

Yuxin Gao | Data Visualization | Best Innovation Award

Ms. Yuxin Gao | Data Visualization | Best Innovation Award

Lanzhou Jiaotong University | China

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👩‍🎓 Summary & Education

Ms. Yuxin Gao is currently pursuing her postgraduate studies at Lanzhou Jiaotong University, located in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. Her academic work focuses on electroencephalogram (EEG)-based auditory attention detection (AAD), a cutting-edge field in brain-computer interface (BCI) research. She holds a strong educational foundation in electronics and information engineering, supporting her current research direction.

👩‍🔬 Professional & Research Experience

Ms. Gao has actively contributed to two successfully completed research projects on EEG auditory attention decoding and target speaker localization. She has published three research paperstwo officially accepted and one under revision. A key publication appears in the Journal of Electronics & Information Technology (DOI: 10.11999/JEIT240867), highlighting her contributions to temporal-spatial-frequency EEG decoding.

📈 Academic Citations & Indexing

Her work is cited in peer-reviewed journals, notably co-authoring a paper with WANG Chunli and LI Jinxu, which proposes a short-time window EEG decoding network utilizing multi-dimensional temporal-spatial-frequency features.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Ms. Gao is skilled in EEG signal processing, deep learning (e.g., Transformer, GNNs, ConvLSTM), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and multimodal feature fusion. She designed frameworks achieving up to 95.31% accuracy in 1-second EEG windows.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

While primarily focused on research, she has provided academic mentoring and assisted in undergraduate laboratory sessions, gaining experience in scientific communication and education support.

🧠 Research Interests

Her main interests include auditory attention detection, speech recognition, multimodal recognition, frequency band analysis (e.g., δ, θ, α, β, γ), and spatial-temporal coupling in brain signals. She aims to address fragmentation in frequency information and model interpretability in BCI systems.

📖Publications

A Short-time Window ElectroEncephaloGram Auditory Attention Decoding Network Based on Multi-dimensional Characteristics of Temporal-spatial-frequency
  • Authors: WANG Chunli, LI Jinxu, GAO Yuxin, WANG Chenming, ZHANG Jiahao

  • Journal: Journal of Electronics & Information Technology (Dianzi Yu Xinxi Xuebao

  • Year: 2025

Anshika Singh | Predictive Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Anshika Singh | Predictive Analytics | Best Researcher Award

IIT BHU | India

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🧑‍🎓 Summary

Anshika Singh, a final-year B.Tech student in Civil Engineering at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with a CGPA of 8.76. I am passionate about combining sustainable construction practices with modern technologies like machine learning to improve infrastructure systems. Through diverse internships, research projects, and leadership roles, I have developed strong skills in technical problem-solving, team collaboration, and project execution. My academic journey reflects a commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and social impact.

🎓 Education

I am currently pursuing a B.Tech in Civil Engineering at IIT (BHU), Varanasi, with an overall CGPA of 8.76 and strong semester performances, including 9.43 in Semester VII. I completed my Class XII from Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial Inter College, UP Board, with 79.40% in 2020, and my Class X from the same school with 89.16% in 2018. My academic background has built a solid foundation in structural mechanics, transportation engineering, and geotechnical engineering.

🏗️ Professional Experience

As an intern at Gammon Engineers & Contractors Pvt. Ltd. under the NHAI project from May to July 2024, I contributed to the Varanasi Ring Road Project, particularly on a 1.47 km segmental bridge. I conducted quality tests such as Slump Cone, Sieve Analysis, and soil testing, while also learning about topographic surveys, well foundations, and pre-stressed concrete construction. This experience strengthened my understanding of on-site construction workflows and quality control systems in large-scale infrastructure.

🔬 Academic Projects

My current undergraduate project, “Leveraging AI for Affordable Pavement Performance Assessment”, involves developing a user-friendly GUI and applying ML models such as Random Forest, Decision Trees, and KNN on a dataset of 1,200 samples to predict pavement properties like CT Index and permanent strain, reducing the need for costly lab testing.
Another project, “Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Concrete”, involved testing 300+ concrete mixes with GGBS and fly ash, achieving up to 40 MPa compressive strength and a 15% reduction in water absorption, promoting eco-friendly alternatives in concrete.
In the project “Land Use/Land Cover Evolution and Forecasting in Jabalpur”, I analyzed 30 years of satellite data using a machine learning model with 98% accuracy, helping forecast future urban expansion for sustainable planning.

🛠️ Technical Skills

My technical toolkit includes AutoCAD, STAAD.Pro, MATLAB, and Python for analysis and design, as well as scikit-learn, pandas, and Tkinter for data analysis and GUI development. I am also proficient in material testing, mix design, and survey techniques, enabling me to connect software tools with real-world engineering applications.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

As a Senior Induction Mentor in the Student Counselling Service, I helped conduct 100+ interviews, trained 25 mentors, and guided 200+ freshmen, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new students. I also served as the DUGC Student Representative (2023–24), where I collaborated with faculty to implement curriculum improvements, positively impacting over 800 students and initiating policy reforms for academic betterment.

🔬 Research Interest

My core research interests include sustainable construction materials, transport infrastructure design, and the use of machine learning in civil engineering. I am particularly drawn to AI-driven solutions for pavement evaluation, urban land-use forecasting, and green material innovation, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional engineering and technological advancement.

🏅 Academic Citations & Achievements

I successfully qualified GATE 2024 in Civil Engineering and received an award at the Global Road Construction Conference 2024 in Jaipur for outstanding contribution. Additionally, I was recognized for an impactful poster presentation at the Research and Innovation Day 2024 at IIT (BHU), showcasing my work in AI-integrated pavement analysis.

📖Publications

Data‑driven predictive models for evaluating optimum binder content and volumetric properties of bituminous mixtures using design variables, 2025

Caroline Grauel | Luxury Consumer Behaviour | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Caroline Grauel | Luxury Consumer Behaviour | Best Researcher Award

University of Bremen | Germany

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Caroline Grauel is a Strategy & Management Consultant, keynote speaker, and external PhD candidate specializing in the intersection of neuroscience, marketing, luxury, and sustainability. As founder of MINDING LUXURY, she advises global clients and speaks on topics such as consumer behavior, neuromarketing, and sustainable brand innovation. With a unique blend of academic depth and industry expertise, she helps shape the future of luxury through behavioral insights and strategic foresight.

🎓 Education

Caroline holds a Master of Science in Global Management & Governance from the Hamburg School of Business Administration (1.6) and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a specialization in tourism and event management (1.9). She is currently an external PhD candidate at the University of Bremen’s Markstones Institute, researching luxury consumers’ purchase intent for sustainable goods. She also completed the INSIDE LVMH Certificate focusing on operations, retail, and customer experience.

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2020, Caroline has led her own consultancy, MINDING LUXURY, and works as a keynote speaker and guest lecturer. From 2022 to 2025, she served as a Senior Consultant at the Deloitte Neuroscience Institute, focusing on luxury, neuromarketing, and AI-enhanced consumer experiences. Previously, she was Executive Assistant to the Managing Director at Panattoni Europe, driving sustainability transformation, and Chief of Staff for the Cruise Segment at TUI Group, leading international strategic projects and brand alignment.

📚 Academic Contributions

Caroline is the lead or co-author of multiple peer-reviewed papers, including “Sustainability Preferences of Luxury Consumers: Is All That Glitters Green?” (Future Business Journal, 2025) and has several under review on topics such as applied neuroscience and sustainable luxury. Her work has been presented at prestigious conferences including the Monaco Symposium on Luxury, Neuromarketing World Forum, and the Global Brand Conference. She is also a contributing author to a 2024 Springer book on Generative AI in Marketing.

🧪 Research Interests

Her current research explores how neuroscience and AI can enhance personalization in luxury marketing, with a strong focus on sustainable consumer behavior, emotional branding, and neuroaesthetics. Her PhD research centers on willingness to pay for sustainable luxury, using RIMOWA as a case study in craftsmanship and eco-conscious design.

🎓 Teaching Experience

Caroline has taught Luxury Marketing Management with a neuromarketing focus since March 2025. She has also lectured at Institut Supérieur de Marketing du Luxe – Sup de Luxe (Paris) and Politecnico di Milano GSOM (Italy). Her teaching integrates behavioral science, strategic luxury management, and emerging tech trends.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Caroline brings advanced skills in behavioral analytics, neuropsychological profiling (e.g., Limbic® types), AI integration in marketing, and e-commerce experience optimization. She is proficient in developing consumer-centric strategies grounded in neuroscience and is experienced in sustainability communication, loyalty program design, and omnichannel brand experience.

📖Publications

Sustainability preferences of luxury consumers: Is all that glitters green?

  • Authors: Caroline Grauel, Christoph Burmann, Michael Schade

  • Journal: Future Business Journal

  • Year: 2025