Mohammad Zeyauddin | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Zeyauddin | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Jubail Industrial College | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Zeyauddin is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of General Studies, Mathematics Section, at Jubail Industrial College, Saudi Arabia. With over fourteen years of teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development, academic mentorship, and student engagement. Dr. Zeyauddin holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Banaras Hindu University, India, with research focused on spatially homogeneous and anisotropic Bianchi Type V cosmological models in general relativity and scalar-tensor theories of gravitation. He also completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Dubna, Russia, specializing in relativistic cosmology. His teaching repertoire spans Linear Algebra, Differential and Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex and Functional Analysis, Tensor Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Computational Mathematics. He has published over 30 international research papers and serves as a reviewer for the American Mathematical Society. His research interests include non-linear differential equations, general relativity, cosmology, and scalar-tensor theories of gravitation. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received UGC Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, and appreciation for curriculum contributions. Dr. Zeyauddin continues to inspire students and peers through innovative teaching, research, and contributions to mathematical sciences.

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Featured Publications

Dayanandan, B., Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., & Banerjee, A. (2025). Quark stars with strongly interacting quark matter in energy-momentum squared gravity. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., Dixit, A., & Krishnannair, S. (2025). Dust-fluid accelerating flat cosmological models in f(R,T,Lm)-gravity with observational constraints. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Pradhan, A., Zeyauddin, M., Dixit, A., & Ghaderi, K. (2025). Phantom dark energy behavior in Weyl type f(Q,T) gravity models with observational constraints. Universe, 11(8).

Pradhan, A., Dayanandan, B., Zeyauddin, M., & Banerjee, A. (2025). On the possible existence of wormholes in Rastall–Rainbow gravity. International Journal of Modern Physics A.

Pradhan, A., Dixit, A., Zeyauddin, M., & Krishnannair, S. (2024). A flat FLRW dark energy model in f(Q,C)-gravity theory with observational constraints. International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics.

Frédéric Ouattara | Spatial Data Interpretation | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr. Frédéric Ouattara | Spatial Data Interpretation | Excellence in Research

Université Norbert Zongo | Burkina Faso

Professor Frédéric Ouattara is a distinguished full professor of physics, specialising in heliophysics, thermodynamics, space weather and geophysics. He holds a Doctorat d’État in Physics-Geophysics-Heliophysics (2009) and a previous PhD in Geophysics (option Solar Energy, 1998), complemented with a Master in History, Philosophy and Didactics of Sciences (2005) and a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Physics (1994). He has served in major academic and administrative roles, including Vice-President in charge of Teaching and Pedagogic Innovation, then President of Université Norbert Zongo (2019-2022), and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research (March–September 2022) in Burkina Faso. In research, he leads the Burkina Faso satellite programme (BurkinaSat-1) and initiated the national space agency, while directing the Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Space Physics and Energetic (LAREME).  His scholarly output includes around one hundred scientific publications. He has been honoured with the African Prize for Excellence in Space Physics Research (American Geophysical Union, 2018). Although a precise current h-index 11, publications 28 , citations 590, his research reputation is significant in the West-African region. With primary interests in solar–terrestrial coupling, ionospheric variability and space weather over equatorial Africa, he bridges scientific research, space technology and higher-education leadership. As a conclusion, Prof. Ouattara exemplifies the synthesis of academic excellence, leadership in space science and institutional innovation, having positioned his country on the frontier of African space research and education.

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Featured Publications

Segda, A. K., Kaboré, S., Zoundi, C., Ouattara, F., & De Santis, A. (2025). Analysis of the variability of diurnal profiles of critical foF2 frequencies in the light of solar radiation. International Journal of Geophysics.

Guibula, K., Ouédraogo, P., Kaboré, S., Ouattara, F., Fleury, R., & Potirakis, S. M. (2025). Performance evaluation of the ionospheric models AfriTEC and NeQuick 2 at the BF01 station in Ouagadougou between 2013 and 2021. International Journal of Geophysics.

Bazié, N., Kaboré, S., Guibula, K., Ouattara, F., & Panda, S. K. (2025). Response of the magnetospheric convection electric field (MCEF) to geomagnetic storms during the solar cycle 24 maximum phase. International Journal of Geophysics.

Sawadogo, S., Gnabahou, D. A., Pahima, T., & Ouattara, F. (2024). Solar activity: Towards a standard classification of solar phases from cycle 1 to cycle 24. Advances in Space Research, 74(1).

Sawadogo, S., Gnabahou, D. A., Sandwidi, S. A., & Ouattara, F. (2023). Koudougou (Burkina Faso, Africa), GPS-TEC response to recurrent geomagnetic storms during solar cycle 24 declining phase. International Journal of Geophysics.

Arun Gupta |  Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arun Gupta |  Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

University Institute of Engineering And Technology | India

Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemical Engineering with over twenty-three years of teaching and research experience. He is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur. Dr. Gupta holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from UIET, CSJMU, an M.Tech, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. His research interests encompass process modeling and simulation, sustainable chemical processes, environmental engineering, smart farming systems, and the application of IoT and machine learning in chemical engineering. With 27 publications, 14 edited chapters, 3 books, and 1 completed project under the CV Raman Scheme, he has made significant scholarly contributions. He has organized and participated in numerous workshops, conferences, and faculty development programs and has been recognized with several honors, including the “Excellence in Academics Award” at the INDO–THAI International Excellence Awards 2024 and a Gold Medal in the NPTEL ASPEN course. Dr. Gupta’s innovative work has also led to two patents in smart irrigation and sustainable reactor design. Dedicated to advancing engineering education and research, he continues to inspire students and contribute to technological innovation.

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Featured Publications

Chandra, A.K., Khan, W., Gupta, A.K., Patel, P.B., & Niranjan, R.S. (2025). “E‐Waste: A Leading Hazardous Waste.” In Global Waste Management (pp. 29–61).

Lal, A., Gupta, A.K., Kumar, A., & Indu, N.K.Y. (2010). “Manufacture and study of physico-chemical properties of Karanja bio-diesel.” In Proceedings on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Biofuels (Vol. 4).

Gupta, G.D., & Arun Kumar, G. (2022). “Enhancement in activity and reusability of dry Amberlyst-15 catalyst by thermal treatment for production of biodiesel from Karanja oil.” In Asian Journal of Chemistry, 35(1), 62–68.

Gupta, A.K., & Deo, G. (2018). “A single-step process to convert Karanja oil to fatty acid methyl esters using Amberlyst-15 as a catalyst.” In Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Quarterly, 32(1), 1–10.

Chiu, K., Gupta, A., Afxentiou, T., Ashraf, A., Kanani, R., Rajaguru, K., Bhatt, N., et al. (2025). “Impact of multiprofessional radiotherapy peer review on multidisciplinary team meeting staging in head and neck cancer.” In Clinical Oncology, 38, Article 103696.

Gupta, A.K. (2023). “Various methods for enhancement in heterogeneous catalyzed biodiesel production reaction rate.” In Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 100(100970), 4.

Huiyuan Ye |  Educational Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Huiyuan Ye |  Educational Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Jian Qiao University | China

Dr. Huiyuan Ye is a distinguished scholar in higher education management and sustainable development. Holding a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh (2017) and prior degrees in English Literature from Shanghai International Studies University (M.A. 2009; B.A. 2006), he has held academic, research, and administrative roles at institutions including the University of Pittsburgh, Southern New Hampshire University, Duke Kunshan University, and currently Shanghai Jian Qiao University, where he serves as Vice Dean for Research and Faculty Director of the Research Center for Sustainable Development of Foreign Language Education. His research, published in SSCI Q1 journals, focuses on liberal arts and sciences education, global higher education, and embedding UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) agenda into foreign language curricula. He has contributed to 11 scholarly documents, cited 140 times, and maintains an h‑index of 6. Dr. Ye’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary pedagogy, competency‑based education, workforce insights, and sustainable development strategies. Recognized with awards such as the “Great Educator of the New Age” nomination by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, he has collaborated with international organizations including UNESCO, USAID, and Lumina Foundation. Through research, curriculum innovation, and international engagement, Dr. Ye continues to advance higher education reform and comparative education scholarship, bridging theory and practice in East Asian and global contexts.

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Featured Publications

Ye, H. (2024). Interdisciplinary mobility: An approach to measuring interdisciplinary learning outcomes by using curricular checkpoints. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print).

Ye, H. (2024). Setting off the dominoes: A theory of change for scaled interdisciplinarity at a Sino-American joint-venture liberal arts and sciences University in China. Asia Pacific Education Review.

Wang, X., Xiong, W., & Ye, H. (2023). Chinese Doctoral Students’ Perceptions of Employability in the United States: Cultivating Preparedness for a Challenging World. In T. Brown (Ed.), Graduate Students at Work: Exploited Scholars of Neoliberal Higher Education (Rethinking Careers, Rethinking Academia). University Press of Kansas

Mok, K.-H., Xiong, W., & Ye, H. (2021). COVID-19 Crisis and Challenges for Graduate Employment in Taiwan, Mainland China, and East Asia: A Critical Review of Skills Preparing Students for Uncertain Futures. Journal of Education and Work.

Wang, X., Jacob, W. J., Blakesley, C. C., Xiong, W., Ye, H., Xu, S., & Lu, F. (2020). Optimal Professional Development ICT Training Initiatives at Flagship Universities. Education and Information Technology.

Zhifeng Qin |  Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhifeng Qin |  Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Taiyuan University of Technology | China

Prof. Zhifeng Qin has been a member of the State Key Laboratory of Coal‑Based Clean and Efficient Utilization of Energy at Taiyuan University of Technology, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2021. From 2019 to 2022 he completed post‑doctoral research at Tsinghua University and the Shanxi Provincial Environmental Planning Institute, focusing on both fundamental and applied aspects of gas desulfurization and purification. His interests include hydrodesulfurization and hydrolysis of organic sulfur compounds; H₂S adsorption materials; iron‑based wet‑oxidation catalytic removal of hydrogen sulfide; and alcohol‑amine methods for sulfur‑compound removal from coke‑oven gas. He has led or participated in over ten research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, a Central Government‑Guided Local Science & Technology Development Fund, major Shanxi provincial science‑technology initiatives, an Excellent Talent Innovation Programme in Shanxi, a Lvliang City university–local government cooperation R&D programme, and numerous industrial horizontal projects. He has authored more than ten peer‑reviewed articles in journals such as Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, Energy Conversion and Management, Catalysis Letters, Chemical Engineering Progress and Chemical Engineering Journal. He has filed over 28 invention‑patent applications (20 granted) and contributed to the development of four industry standards. His metrics currently stand at an h‑index of approximately 10, with more than 23 published documents and over 887 citations, reflecting his sustained impact in the field. He remains committed to delivering high‑efficiency desulfurization solutions and technical support to industries including coking, fertilizer, steel, coal‑bed methane, coal gas, natural gas and biogas, with the goal of driving innovation in gas‑purification technologies and advancing clean-energy development in coal‑based systems.

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Featured Publications

(2025). Correlation between alkaline characteristics and catalytic performance of K₂CO₃/Al₂O₃ in carbonyl sulfide hydrolysis. Results in Chemistry.

 (2025). Bi‑reforming of biogas to metgas (CO‑H₂) over β‑cyclodextrin modified hydrotalcite‑derived oxides supported robust Ni nanocatalysts. Separation and Purification Technology.

Boris Rivkin |  Data Integration | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Boris Rivkin |  Data Integration | Best Researcher Award

Concern CSRI Elektropribor | Russia

Dr. Boris S. Rivkin is a distinguished navigation scientist and engineer with over five decades of contributions to maritime technology and research. A graduate of the Physics and Mechanics Faculty of Leningrad Polytechnic Institute (1963), he earned his PhD in 1978 for pioneering investigations in marine integrated-navigation systems. Throughout his career at the Central Scientific Research Institute “Elektropribor” in Saint Petersburg, he advanced to lead the Navigation Competence Center, guiding innovations in shipboard navigation and control. Dr. Rivkin played a pivotal role in developing Russia’s first maritime integrated navigation systems, Briz-N and Biruza-NK, serving as deputy chief designer. His research interests span integrated navigation, e-Navigation, autonomous and unmanned ships, gyroscopic sensors, neural networks in marine systems, and maritime cybersecurity. He has published over 15 papers in leading indexed journals, notably Gyroscopy and Navigation, where he also serves as Deputy Chief Editor. He has chaired numerous international conferences and contributed to the International Association of the Institute of Navigation as an officer. Recipient of several institutional recognitions for technical excellence, Dr. Rivkin remains a leading figure in the evolution of intelligent maritime navigation systems, continually advancing the integration of digital technologies to enhance safety, autonomy, and precision at sea.

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Featured Publications

Rivkin, B., & Kuznetsov, N. (2025). Neural Networks in Ship Navigation. Gyroscopy and Navigation, March 2025. (Writing – original draft, Conceptualization).

Rivkin, B. (2024). Navigation without GPS. Gyroscopy and Navigation, March 2024.

Rivkin, B. (2023). Maritime Cybersecurity. Navigational Aspect. Gyroscopy and Navigation, December 2023.

Rivkin, B., & Voronov, A. (2021). Gyroscope on de Broglie Waves: Intricate Things in Simple Words. Gyroscopy and Navigation, April 2021. (Conceptualization).

Rivkin, B. (2021). Unmanned Ships: Navigation and More. Gyroscopy and Navigation, January 2021.

Gracia Cristina Villodres | Descriptive Analytics | Best Research Article Award

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Mrs. Gracia Cristina Villodres |  Descriptive Analytics | Best Research Article Award

University of Granada | Spain

Gracia Cristina Villodres is a predoctoral fellow at the University of Granada, specializing in physical activity, health, and education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education with a specialization in Physical Education (2020), and two Master’s Degrees—one in Research and Innovation in Curriculum and Teacher Training (2021) and another in Physical Activity and Health (2022). Currently completing her PhD (FPU Fellowship 2021–2025) on healthy habits, cognitive function, and academic performance, she is also pursuing a Degree in Psychology. Her research interests focus on physical activity, body image, academic achievement, and mental health in youth populations. She has participated in four competitive research projects, serving as both researcher and principal investigator, and has published over 50 book chapters with ISBN. Her scholarly impact includes an H-index of 4 in Web of Science, 12 in Scopus, and 5 in Google Scholar, with a total of over 55 citations across databases. She has completed a research stay at the University of Bern and received the University of Granada Talent Award (2022). Through her teaching and research, she promotes evidence-based approaches to education and health, aiming to enhance well-being, inclusion, and performance in school and university settings.

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Featured Publications

Villodres, G. C., Pérez-Díaz, J.-J., Salas-Montoro, J.-A., & Muros, J. J. (2025). Sex-based differences in lifestyle behaviours, self-esteem, and academic performance: A structural equation model in high-socioeconomic-status school-aged youth from southern Spain. Children.

Villodres, G. C., Rodríguez-Mérida, M., Vizcaíno-Cuenca, R., & Muros, J. J. (2025). Effectiveness of physical education interventions on mental health in children and adolescents: A systematic review of wellbeing and distress across educational levels. Adolescent Research Review.

Villodres, G. C., Campos-Pérez, L. M., Salvador-Pérez, F., Muros, J. J., & Vizcaíno-Cuenca, R. (2025). Relación entre el uso de redes sociales, hábitos saludables y factores psicológicos relacionados con la percepción de la imagen corporal en estudiantado universitario. Retos.

Navidad Cobo, L., Villodres, G. C., & Padial-Ruz, R. (2025). Efecto de un programa de actividad física y educación nutricional para la mejora de hábitos saludables en educación primaria. Retos.

Villodres, G. C., Salvador-Pérez, F., & Muros, J. J. (2024). Factors associated with Mediterranean diet adherence in a sample of high socio-economic status children from southern Spain. Public Health Nutrition.

John Giesy |  Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. John Giesy |  Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Baylor University | Canada

Professor John P. Giesy is a globally recognized environmental chemist and ecotoxicologist, renowned for his pioneering work in identifying and characterizing perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the environment. He earned his B.S. in Biology (Summa Cum Laude) from Alma College, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Limnology from Michigan State University. Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Giesy has held leading academic and research positions worldwide, contributing extensively to environmental science, risk assessment, and ecosystem protection. His research focuses on the fate and effects of environmental contaminants, chemical safety, and the development of ecological models for sustainable management. With an exceptional record of 1,304 peer-reviewed publications, over 75,308 citations, and an H-index of 126, he ranks among the most cited scientists in environmental sciences globally. Professor Giesy is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and the Royal Society of Canada and a member of the National Academy of Science of Canada. His numerous honors include the SETAC Founders Award, Environmental Education Award, Global Capacity Building Award, and the Royal Society of Canada’s Miroslaw Romanowski Medal. His lifelong contributions continue to shape global environmental policy and scientific innovation in ecotoxicology and sustainable chemistry.

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Featured Publications

Lin, T., Zhou, S., He, H., Guo, J., Sturchio, N. C., Rockne, K. J., Giesy, J. P., & Li, A. (2025). Halogenated flame retardants in the sediments of the lower Great Lakes and region-wide discoveries. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Al Naggar, Y., Fahmy, N., Alkhaibari, A., Al-Akeel, R., Alharbi, H., Mohamed, A., Eleftherianos, I., El-Seedi, H., Giesy, J. P., & Alharbi, H. (2025). Mechanisms and genetic drivers of resistance of insect pests to insecticides and approaches to its control. Toxics.

Mahoney, H., Ankley, P., Roberts, C., Lamb, A., Schultz, M., Zhou, Y., Giesy, J. P., & Brinkmann, M. (2025). Correction to “Unveiling the molecular effects of replacement and legacy PFASs: Transcriptomic analysis of zebrafish embryos reveals surprising similarities and potencies.” Environmental Science & Technology.

Engelbrecht, I., Horn, S. R., Giesy, J. P., & Pieters, R. (2025). Quantification of pesticides and in vitro effects of water-soluble fractions of agricultural soils in South Africa. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.

Kim, T., Zhen, J., Lee, J., Park, S. Y., Lee, C., Kwon, B.-O., Hong, S., Shin, H.-M., Giesy, J. P., & Chang, G. S. (2024). Prediction of cytotoxicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from first principles. Science of the Total Environment.

Jianguo Song |  Data Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jianguo Song |  Data Processing | Best Researcher Award

China University of Petroleum (East China) | China

Dr. Jianguo Song is a Professor of Geophysics at the China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, with a research h-index of 20 (based on Google Scholar data), over 392 citations and more than 41 peer-reviewed documents published. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Geophysics (1997–2001), Master’s in Geodetection & Information Technology (2001–2004) and PhD in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering (2004–2009) all from the same institution. Since joining the university in 1996 he has progressed through roles as lecturer and associate professor to full professor in 2015, and serves as deputy director of the Department of Geophysics and supervisor of the MoYan Research Group. His research interests include borehole and offshore broadband seismic data processing and interpretation, visco-elastic seismic wave propagation theory, reservoir parameter estimation and seismic enhancement via modern programming tools. He has led over sixty funded projects, holds three invention patents and one software registration, and has been recognised with the Science & Technology Progress Prize of the China Petroleum & Chemical Industry Federation (2nd class) and the Shandong Province Science & Technology Progress Prize (3rd class). In conclusion, Professor Song combines deep theoretical insight with hands-on software development and industrial application, offering strong mentorship for students skilled in mathematics and computer programming.

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Featured Publications

Cao, D., & Yin, X. (2014). “Equivalence Relations of Generalized Rheological Models for Viscoelastic Seismic Wave Modeling.” Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America,

Cao, D., & Liao, W. (2014). “An adjoint-based hybrid computational method for crosswell seismic inversion.” Computing in Science & Engineering.

Cao, D., & Liao, W. (2015). “A computational method for full waveform inversion of crosswell seismic data using automatic differentiation.” Computer Physics Communications.

Cao, D., Yin, X., Wu, G., & Zhao, X. (2013). “Impedance joint inversion of borehole and surface seismic data.” Journal of Geophysics and Engineering.

Cao, D., Zhou, J., & Yin, X. (2015). “The study for numerical dispersion and stability of wave motion with triangle-based finite element algorithm.” Chinese Journal of Geophysics.

Hui Zhang |  Biosensing and Bioimaging | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hui Zhang |  Biosensing and Bioimaging | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing Forestry University | China

Dr Hui Zhang holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Manufacturing & Automation from Southeast University (2004-2008), a Master in Mechanical Design & Theory from Jiangnan University (2009-2012), and a Doctorate in Mechatronic Engineering from Southeast University (2013-2018) with a joint PhD period at the National University of Singapore (2014-2016). He is currently Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at Nanjing Forestry University (from December 2024), following his previous role as Assistant Researcher at Southeast University (May 2018-Nov 2024). His research centres on mechatronic engineering, with a strong emphasis on dielectric elastomer actuators, tunable lenses, soft electroactive materials, additive manufacturing of functional structures, and AI-augmented sensing and diagnostics. He has published extensively in SCI journals on topics including biomimetic human-eye adaptive lenses, 3D printed dielectric elastomers, tunable imaging systems, and machine-learning enabled defect detection. His current h-index is 11 with 45 papers and 418 citations. He has also contributed to monographs and conference proceedings in advanced manufacturing and smart devices. His work has been recognised for innovation in soft robotics and functional materials, and he continues to push the frontier of coupling mechanical design, materials science and intelligent systems in mechatronics.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, H.*, Zhu, J., Wen, H., Xia, Z., and Zhang, Z. (2023). “Biomimetic human eyes in adaptive lenses with conductive gels” in Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 139:105689. This work presents adaptive biomimetic lenses using conductive gels for vision systems inspired by the human eye, emphasizing improved optical tuning performance.

Zhang, H., Wen, H., Zhu, J., Xia, Z., and Zhang, Z.* (2023). “3D printing dielectric elastomers for advanced functional structures: A mini-review” in Journal of Applied Polymer Science, e55015. This review highlights emerging advances in 3D-printed dielectric elastomers with potential for flexible electronics and smart soft devices.

Zhang, H., Xia, Z., Zhang, Z., and Zhu, J. (2022). “Miniature and tunable high voltage-driven soft electroactive biconvex lenses for optical visual identification” in Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 32(6):064004. The study develops compact electroactive soft lenses enabling tunable optical focusing for miniature imaging and identification applications.

Zhang, H.*, Dai, M., Xia, Z., and Zhang, Z. (2021). “Computational analyses for tunable solid lenses coupling polyacrylamide hydrogel electrodes” in Bulletin of Materials Science, 44(2):78. A computational approach is introduced to analyze hydrogel-based tunable solid lenses that enhance precision in optical deformation control.

Zhang, H.*, Li, Z., Xie, Y., Xia, Z., and Zhang, Z. (2021). “Focus-tunable imaging analyses of the liquid lens based on dielectric elastomer actuator” in Bulletin of Materials Science, 44(2):148. This research demonstrates a liquid-based dielectric elastomer lens with adjustable focusing capability to support compact imaging technologies.