Lichun Zhu | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lichun Zhu | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lichun Zhu | Agricultural Data Analysis– Shihezi university | China

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📜 Education & Experience

Lichun Zhu is currently pursuing her PhD at Shihezi University, China, with a specialized focus on drying equipment and technologies for agricultural products. Her academic training is rooted in agricultural engineering, where she actively explores innovative techniques to improve the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of post-harvest processing. Through her research, she aims to support the primary processing of Xinjiang’s unique fruits and vegetables, contributing to both academic knowledge and regional development.

✅ Suitability Summary

With a clear focus on green and quality-preserving drying solutions, Lichun demonstrates exceptional promise as a researcher. Her ability to integrate theory with practical applications, particularly in the context of Xinjiang’s agricultural resources, underlines her suitability for advanced work in food processing and agri-tech. Her strong motivation, technical acumen, and continual pursuit of knowledge make her a valuable asset in this evolving field.

📚 Professional Development

Lichun is committed to professional growth through continuous learning of emerging drying technologies and advanced analytical tools such as metabolomics. She regularly follows recent developments in the field and applies interdisciplinary approaches to deepen her understanding of food quality, preservation, and nutritional enhancement. Her participation in research projects and proactive learning attitude reflect her strong professional drive.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research centers on developing precision drying equipment and techniques that enhance the preservation of nutritional compounds, particularly anthocyanins in plums. Using hot air-drying methods, she investigates the effects of temperature on drying behavior, antioxidant activity, and anthocyanin stability in different plum varieties from the Xinjiang region. Her studies reveal that anthocyanin degradation may be associated with antioxidant responses during drying, offering valuable insight into nutrient retention during food processing.

🏆 Honors & Awards

While formal honors and awards are yet to be listed, Lichun’s ongoing research holds strong potential for recognition in the areas of agricultural engineering, food technology, and nutritional science. Her contributions are expected to play a significant role in advancing drying technologies for high-value crops.

📚 Selected Publications

Staged Temperature- and Humidity-Controlled Combined Infrared Hot-Air Drying (TH-IRHAD) of Sea Buckthorn Reduces Drying Time, Energy Consumption, and Browning
  • Authors: Lichun Zhu, Xinyu Ji, Junzhe Gu, Xuhai Yang, Zhihua Geng
    Journal: Agriculture (Switzerland)
    Year: 2024

Ning Xu | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Ning Xu | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Tianjin University | China

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👨‍🏫 Summary

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ning Xu is currently serving at the School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, China. He specializes in the fields of computer vision and artificial intelligence, with key research spanning Image Captioning, Text-to-Image Generation, Visual Question Answering, Visual Dialog, Scene Graph Generation, and Causality. His work is widely recognized, having been published in top-tier journals and conferences such as IEEE TIP, TKDE, TNNLS, TCYB, TMM, TCSVT, IJCAI, and ACM MM.

🎓 Education

Dr. Xu earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Information Engineering from Tianjin University in 2019 under the supervision of Prof. An-An Liu. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering at Hainan University (Advanced Class) in 2013, advised by Prof. Yong Bai.

💼 Professional Experience

From 2016 to 2017, he was a visiting scholar at the SeSaMe Research Centre, National University of Singapore, collaborating with Dr. Yongkang Wong. He now holds the title of Associate Professor at Tianjin University and is an active member of the Institute of Television and Image Information.

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Xu’s research has led to publications in top academic venues and the granting of two U.S. patents in the area of visual relationship detection, highlighting his contributions to region-aware and adaptive clustering learning methods.

🛠️ Technical Skills

His expertise covers deep learning, computer vision, image understanding, and multi-modal reasoning, with strong implementation experience in frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

At Tianjin University, he actively teaches and mentors both undergraduate and postgraduate students, focusing on AI, image processing, and machine learning courses.

🔍 Research Interests

His research interests include but are not limited to Image Captioning, Text-to-Image Generation, Visual QA, Visual Dialog, Scene Graph Generation, and Causality, with a focus on developing interpretable and intelligent vision-language systems.

📚 Top Notes Publications

1. Adaptively clustering-driven learning for visual relationship detection

  • Authors: Liu, A.A.; Wang, Y.; Xu, N.; Nie, W.; Nie, J.; Zhang, Y.

  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Multimedia

  • Year: 2020

2. 3D Model classification based on few-shot learning

  • Authors: Nie, J.; Xu, N.; Zhou, M.; Yan, G.; Wei, Z.

  • Journal: Neurocomputing

  • Year: 2020

3. Image Captioning with multi-level similarity-guided semantic matching

  • Authors: Li, J.; Xu, N.; Nie, W.; Zhang, S.

  • Journal: Visual Informatics

  • Year: 2021

4. Part-aware interactive learning for scene graph generation

  • Authors: Tian, H.; Xu, N.; Liu, A.A.; Zhang, Y.

  • Journal: Proceedings of the 28th ACM International Conference on Multimedia

  • Year: 2020

5. Mask and predict: Multi-step reasoning for scene graph generation

  • Authors: Tian, H.; Xu, N.; Liu, A.A.; Yan, C.; Mao, Z.; Zhang, Q.; Zhang, Y.

  • Journal: Proceedings of the 29th ACM International Conference on Multimedia

  • Year: 2021

Min Cao | multimodal learning | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Min Cao | multimodal learning | Best Researcher Award

Soochow University | China

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👨‍🏫 Professional Summary

Dr. Min Cao is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Technology, Soochow University, where he also serves as Assistant to the Dean at the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute. He is a core contributor in the field of computer vision, particularly in multimodal learning, text-based person retrieval, and person re-identification. With over 22 published papers—including in top-tier journals (SCI Q1) and prestigious conferences such as AAAI, IJCAI, and ICCV—Dr. Cao has established himself as a leading researcher. He is the recipient of multiple research grants and holds 8 authorized invention patents. Actively involved in academic service, he is the Deputy Secretary-General of the Computer Vision Special Committee of the Shanghai Computer Society and an Executive Member of CCF Suzhou.

🎓 Education

Dr. Cao received his Ph.D. in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2016–2020), under the supervision of Professor Silong Peng. Prior to that, he completed his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Information Engineering at Tianjin Polytechnic University in 2014.

💼 Professional Experience

He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at Soochow University from March 2020 to September 2023, before being promoted to Associate Professor in October 2023. In addition, Dr. Cao was a visiting scholar at the Fraunhofer Institute for Image Data Processing in Germany from 2018 to 2019, where he conducted cutting-edge research in image analysis.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Cao’s research interests span across multimodal learning, text-based person search, person re-identification, graph neural networks, and cross-modal retrieval systems. His work aims to enhance retrieval performance in low-source and open-world environments.

📚 Academic Contributions

He has published 22 peer-reviewed papers, including in high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology and Pattern Recognition, and at top conferences like AAAI, IJCAI, and ACMMM. He has served as the principal investigator on multiple national and provincial-level research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Dr. Cao also holds 8 granted patents related to image-text retrieval, anomaly detection, and multimodal learning systems.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Mentorship

Dr. Cao has been recognized for his commitment to teaching and student mentorship, guiding students who have received national graduate scholarships and awards for outstanding theses. In 2023, he was named Outstanding Instructor at the Global Campus Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Elite Competition.

🛠️ Technical Skills

He is proficient in machine learning and deep learning frameworks including PyTorch and TensorFlow, with strong programming skills in Python and C++. His technical toolkit also includes OpenCV, Scikit-learn, LaTeX, and tools for multimodal retrieval and graph-based learning.

🏆 Awards & Honors

His work has earned numerous accolades, including First Prize in the 2024 Suzhou Computer Society Outstanding Paper Award, Second Prize in the 2022–2023 Suzhou Natural Science Academic Paper Award, and recognition for excellence in student supervision and AI competition mentoring.

📚 Top Notes Publications

1. Efficient text-to-video retrieval via multi-modal multi-tagger derived pre-screening

  • Authors: Xu, Yingjia; Wu, Mengxia; Guo, Zixin; Ye, Mang; Laaksonen, Jorma T.

  • Journal: Visual Intelligence

  • Year: 2025

2. Diversified Data Expansion Method Using Text-Based Person Image Search

  • Authors: Wang, Jingyao; Cao, Min

  • Journal: Jisuanji Gongcheng / Computer Engineering

  • Year: 2024

Valentin Menoury | Agriculture science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Valentin Menoury | Agriculture science | Young Scientist Award

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) | France

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Valentin Laurent Sylvain Menoury embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in agricultural sciences. He graduated as an Agricultural Engineer from ESA (École Supérieure d’Agricultures) in Angers, France. Building on this foundation, he pursued a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), The Netherlands, where he graduated with cum laude distinction. His early academic focus demonstrated a deep interest in sustainable animal nutrition and the intersection between feed processing and animal health.

👨‍🔬 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently, Mr. Menoury is a PhD student at UMR Herbivores, INRAE – the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment. His research tackles a crucial challenge in feed sustainability: replacing hexane, a toxic and petroleum-based solvent used in oilseed processing, with 2-methyloxolane, a more sustainable, biobased alternative. This aligns with global goals for greener and safer food systems. In parallel, he has engaged in one industry consultancy project and has co-authored one journal article indexed in SCI/Scopus.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Valentin’s primary research assesses the nutritional value of 2-methyloxolane-defatted oilseed meals in dairy cow diets and evaluates their impact on milk quality. His work is pioneering in that it is the first study to report n-hexane residues in milk from cows fed with hexane-defatted soybean meal. Additionally, his application of equivalence testing in livestock feeding trials marks a methodological breakthrough. Until now, most studies relied on non-significant results from traditional difference testing. His collaboration with statisticians from WUR underlines his interdisciplinary approach and dedication to improving research standards in animal science.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

By addressing both environmental and food safety concerns, Mr. Menoury’s work contributes significantly to the modernization of feed processing practices. His research paves the way for broader adoption of biobased solvents and more statistically robust evaluation techniques. The implications of his study stretch beyond dairy science, influencing policy, feed manufacturing, and consumer health. His findings are already encouraging other researchers and institutions to reconsider solvent safety in feed production.

📚 ACADEMIC CITES AND RECOGNITION

Although early in his academic career, Valentin has published one peer-reviewed article and is active on platforms like ORCID and HAL, where his research contributions are accessible. While his citation index is currently not available (NA), his innovative methods and collaborative spirit have begun earning recognition in the research community. He has also participated in data analysis challenges, receiving commendation from the Research Data Analysis platform.

🌱 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking ahead, Mr. Menoury aims to continue transforming animal nutrition practices by advancing biobased alternatives in feed production and advocating for rigorous statistical methods in agricultural science. His legacy will likely include driving the transition toward safer, more sustainable livestock feeding systems and inspiring future scientists to integrate sustainability, innovation, and methodological integrity in their work.

 📚 TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS

Replacing hexane with 2-methyloxolane for defatting soybean meal fed to dairy cows: Effects on dairy performance and nitrogen partitioning

  • Authors: V. Menoury, A. Ferlay, C. Ginane, G. Cantalapiedra-Hijar, S. Lemosquet, D. Andueza, G.G.R. Leday, J. Engel, P. Nozière

  • Journal: Journal of Dairy Science

  • Year: 2025

  • DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-25860

 Productive performance of dairy cows fed with 2-methyloxolane defatted soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower meals

  • Authors: Valentin Menoury, Anne Ferlay, Pierre Nozière

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13921344

 Des parcours variés vers le doctorat (bac+8), à toi de créer le tien !

  • Authors: Blandine Mora, Lucie Auzance, Laurianne Voland, Clément Brosse, Valentin Menoury

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13906958

2-methyloxolane can replace hexane for defatting soybean meal fed to cows without affecting dairy performance, rumen volatile fatty acid proportions and major fatty acid secretion in milk

  • Authors: Valentin Menoury, Pierre Noziere, G. Leday, J. Engel, Anne Ferlay

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: hal-04743844

 Replacing hexane by 2-methyloxolane for defatting soybean meal does not impair fattening performance of beef cattle supplemented with methionine

  • Authors: Carlos Garcia-Vazquez, Valentin Menoury, Pascal Faure, Lorène Salis, Anne Ferlay, Pierre Noziere, Gonzalo Cantalapiedra-Hijar

  • Year: 2024

Anastasia Gkaintartzi | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anastasia Gkaintartzi l Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

University of Thessaly, Greece

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Early Academic Pursuits 🎓

Dr. Anastasia Gkaintartzi’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Thessaly (1996-2001), which provided a strong foundation for her later studies. She continued her academic pursuits with a Master’s degree in Contemporary Learning Environments and Teaching Material Development (2003-2005) from the University of Thessaly’s Department of Primary Education. Building on this foundation, she pursued a PhD in Sociolinguistics (Educational Linguistics), focusing on bilingualism/multilingualism and language education, from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2007-2012). Her PhD work has been an essential basis for her professional career, positioning her as a thought leader in multilingual education and sociolinguistics.

Professional Endeavors 💼

Dr. Gkaintartzi has made significant contributions to language education and intercultural communication. She has held various academic roles since 2017, including her current position as a Lecturer at the Department of Language and Intercultural Studies at the University of Thessaly. In her role, she teaches courses on English for intercultural communication and intercultural academic contexts while also providing an introduction to Language Studies. Additionally, she has been a Member of the Collaborating Educational Staff at the Hellenic Open University, teaching postgraduate courses on topics such as Language Education for Refugees and Migrants and Sociolinguistics for Educators.

Contributions and Research Focus 📚

Dr. Gkaintartzi’s research interests lie at the intersection of plurilingual education, language ideology, language maintenance, intercultural communication, and migration. Her work emphasizes the importance of multilingualism in educational contexts and how language policies can be shaped to support migrant and refugee communities. Some of her most notable contributions include projects like ISOTIS, which tackles inequalities in inclusive education, and ECONOLANG, where she explored how economic crises affect attitudes towards language learning. Dr. Gkaintartzi is also deeply involved in the Erasmus Plus KA220 Project on Promoting Plurilingual Education and other initiatives like Teach4Integration in collaboration with UNICEF, which supports refugee and migrant integration in Greece.

Impact and Influence 🌍

Dr. Gkaintartzi’s work has had a profound influence on teacher training and intercultural communication in educational settings. Her work in language education for children with refugee or migrant backgrounds has created impactful change, helping educators navigate multilingual and multicultural classrooms. Her collaborations with international institutions such as the Hellenic Open University and her active participation in EU-funded projects reflect her commitment to shaping educational policies that are inclusive and forward-thinking. Through projects like Teach4Integration, she has worked to provide language education and social support to migrant communities, impacting their integration and educational success.

Academic Citations and Recognition 📑

Dr. Gkaintartzi’s extensive research output has earned her recognition in the field of Sociolinguistics and Educational Linguistics. Her work has been cited in various academic publications and has contributed to the development of plurilingual educational frameworks across Europe. She is actively engaged in sharing her findings with the broader academic community, with her profiles available on platforms like Academia.edu and ResearchGate, where scholars can access her publications and ongoing research.

Technical Skills 🔧

Dr. Gkaintartzi possesses a wide range of technical skills related to language research, curriculum development, and teacher training. She has expertise in designing educational online programs for language teachers, particularly for those working with early childhood education and multilingual classrooms. Her experience also extends to managing and coordinating EU-funded projects, which requires strong skills in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and reporting. She is proficient in using various educational technologies and platforms to design, implement, and assess language learning programs.

Teaching Experience 🍎

Throughout her career, Dr. Gkaintartzi has accumulated vast experience in language education and intercultural studies. In addition to her lectures at the University of Thessaly, she has also served as a teacher trainer and course designer for various educational initiatives, particularly those focused on multilingual education and language teaching for migrant communities. Her involvement in the Erasmus Plus project and as a trainer for refugee education shows her dedication to ensuring educators are equipped with the tools and knowledge to work effectively in diverse classrooms.

Legacy and Future Contributions 🔮

Dr. Gkaintartzi’s long-term legacy is tied to her contribution to plurilingual education and multicultural integration in Europe. As a leading educator, her efforts in teacher training and intercultural communication continue to shape the future of language education. Her involvement in EU-funded educational projects underscores her commitment to a more inclusive and multilingual Europe, where cultural diversity is celebrated, and language education policies are designed to meet the needs of all learners. In the future, Dr. Gkaintartzi is likely to continue advancing her research on language ideologies and migration, aiming to support both academic and societal development in multilingual and multicultural contexts.

Top Noted Publications 📖

English in the Kindergarten: Towards Multilingual Education: Good Practices From a Teacher Training Program in Greece

Authors: A Gkaintartzi, A Kostoulas, M Vitsou

Journal: Handbook of Research on Training Teachers for Bilingual Education in Primary

Year: 2023

Interviewing as Understanding: Principles and Modalities for Transforming a Qualitative Research Instrument into a Stage of the Integration Process for Immigrants

Authors: G Androulakis, A Gkaintartzi, R Kitsiou, Z Liveranou, E Markou

Journal: Language Diversity in Greece: Local Challenges with International

Year: 2020

Building Bridges Between the School and Refugee Parents

Authors: M Vitsou, A Gkaintartzi, E Mparmoudaki

Journal: Epistem. Agogis

Year: 2019

Communication with Immigrant Parents: When is it Feasible and Effective

Authors: A Gkaintartzi, E Markou, R Tsokalidou

Journal: Polydromo

Year: 2012

Le Bilinguisme Se Développe en Grèce: Résultats de Recherches et Pratiques Préscolaires Alternatives du ‘Groupe Polydromo’ [Developing Bilingualism in Greece: Research Findings and Alternative Preschool Practices from the ‘Polydromo Group’]

Authors: R Tsokalidou, A Gkaintartzi, E Markou

Journal: Chr. Hélot & MN Rubio (eds.), Plurilinguisme et Petite Enfance

Year: 2013

Understanding the “Voices” of Children

Authors: A Gkaintartzi, G Gkountani, A Kamaretsou, C Kokkini, K Sakellaridi, …

Journal: The International Journal of Diversity in Education

Year: 2020

Pluralistic Approaches in Education: Educating for Diversity through ‘Awakening to Languages’

Authors: A Gkaintartzi, O Katsara

Journal: Ampersand

Year: 2024