Jun Wang | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Wang | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Henan University | China

PUBLICATION PROFILE

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👨‍🏫 INTRODUCTION

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Wang is a distinguished academic at the School of Artificial Intelligence, Henan University. His expertise spans computer vision, intelligent robotics, and medical image processing. Through his pioneering research and educational contributions, Dr. Wang has had a significant impact on both academic circles and industrial advancements. He is recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between theoretical research and real-world applications, particularly in areas like robot path planning and salient object detection.

📚 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Wang’s academic journey started with a strong passion for artificial intelligence and robotics. His early studies in machine learning and image processing laid the groundwork for his future research endeavors. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and curiosity in these fields led him to advance his education and make groundbreaking contributions that would later shape his successful career.

đź’Ľ PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

As an Associate Professor, Dr. Wang has made invaluable contributions to both the academic and professional realms. He has taught courses such as programming, embedded systems, robotics, and computer vision, nurturing the next generation of engineers. His professional endeavors also extend beyond the classroom, as his innovations in robotics and AI have led to multiple successful collaborations with industry, enhancing both technological development and practical applications.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Dr. Wang’s primary research interests focus on computer vision, intelligent robotics, and medical image processing. His groundbreaking work has resulted in several cutting-edge algorithms, especially in the areas of salient object detection and robot path planning. His research is not only focused on solving theoretical challenges but also on providing practical solutions for real-world problems, particularly in healthcare and automation.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Wang’s influence is far-reaching, both in academia and industry. His research has had a direct impact on robotics, AI technologies, and medical imaging, contributing to the development of advanced tools and systems. As a mentor, Dr. Wang has also inspired numerous students, leading them to win national and provincial robotics competitions, further cementing his role as a key figure in shaping the future of robotics and AI.

đź“‘ ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Wang’s extensive research has been widely published in prestigious journals such as Applied Intelligence, Neural Computing & Applications, and Multimedia Tools & Applications. Some of his key publications include:

  • Wang, J., Yang, Q., Yang, S. et al. Dual-path Processing Network for High-resolution Salient Object Detection. Appl Intell 52, 12034–12048 (2022).

  • Wang, J., Zhao, Z., Yang, S. et al. Global Contextual Guided Residual Attention Network for Salient Object Detection. Appl Intell 52, 6208–6226 (2022).
    His research continues to be cited globally, making him a leading figure in the fields of computer vision and robotics.

🏆 HONORS & AWARDS

Dr. Wang’s dedication to teaching and research has earned him numerous awards and honors throughout his career. His accolades include recognition from Henan Provincial Science and Technology Department and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Additionally, he has been acknowledged for his role as an award-winning instructor, guiding students to victories in national and provincial robotics competitions.

🌟 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Dr. Wang is leaving a lasting legacy through his continued research and innovative contributions. His current and future work promises to significantly impact the fields of robotics and AI, with a particular focus on medical imaging and robot interaction. Dr. Wang’s efforts ensure that his influence will continue for years to come, shaping the direction of future technological advancements in these fields.

đź’¬ FINAL NOTE

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Wang’s groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence, robotics, and medical image processing is a testament to his commitment to advancing technology and improving society. His research, mentorship, and innovations have not only enhanced academic knowledge but also practical applications across industries. As his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of researchers, Dr. Wang’s future contributions will undoubtedly continue to make a significant impact on the world.

TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS 📚

Exploring Class-Agnostic Pixels for Scribble-Supervised High-Resolution Salient Object Detection
    • Authors: Jun Wang

    • Journal: Neural Computing and Applications

    • Year: 2022

Depth Enhanced Cross-Modal Cascaded Network for RGB-D Salient Object Detection
    • Authors: Jun Wang

    • Journal: Neural Processing Letters

    • Year: 2022

Xiaobin Ling | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiaobin Ling | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

UMass Medical School | United States

Publication Profile

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👨‍🔬 Summary

Dr. Xiaobin Ling is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the RNA Therapeutics Institute, UMass Medical School, specializing in lncRNA structure and Cryo-EM. With a Ph.D. in Structural Biology from Fudan University, his work focuses on the mechanisms of RNA structures, molecular biology, and biophysics, with a strong emphasis on cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM).

🧑‍🏫 Current Position

Postdoctoral Researcher
RNA Therapeutics Institute, UMass Medical School (2024–Present)

  • Research on RNA structures, particularly long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs).
  • Focus on Cryo-EM techniques to elucidate RNA structural dynamics.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Structural Biology (2017–2023)
Fudan University, Shanghai, China

  • Research: Mechanisms and regulation of microRNA biogenesis and lncRNA structure.
    Master’s in Chemical Biology (2013–2016)
    Xiamen University, Xiamen, China
  • Research: Drug mechanisms targeting nuclear receptors.
    B.Sc. in Biotechnology (2008–2013)
    Jinggangshan University, Ji’an, China

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

Senior Research Assistant (2022–2023)
Cryo-EM Core Facility, Sichuan University, China

  • Managed operations for Titan Krios G3i, Talos Arctica G2, and JEOL1400 microscopes.
  • Applied Cryo-EM techniques for structural research.

Structural Biologist Researcher (2021–2022)
Runjia Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China

  • Investigated ADAR inhibitors and their functions.

Research Assistant (2016–2017)
South University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, China

  • Focused on microRNA biogenesis and its regulation.

📚 Academic Publications

Dr. Ling has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in top journals, including Nature, Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, and Cell Reports. Notable works include:

  1. Cryo-EM structure of a natural RNA nanocage (Nature, 2025)
  2. Circularly permuted group II introns and their mechanisms (Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, 2025)
  3. Human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA binding (BBA – Gene Regulatory Mechanisms, 2023)
  4. ADAR inhibitors and their function (prepint, 2022)

đź’ˇ Technical Skills

  • Cryo-EM: Expertise in cryo-electron microscopy for RNA and protein structural analysis.
  • RNA Structure Analysis: Proficient in the study of RNA folding and dynamics.
  • Molecular Biology: Strong background in RNA and DNA manipulation, including G-quadruplexes and microRNA biogenesis.
  • Computational Tools: Skilled in structural bioinformatics and molecular modeling.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Ling has contributed to academic training and mentoring at multiple institutions, particularly in structural biology and RNA research.

🔬 Research Interests On Data Science

  • Structural biology of RNA molecules, focusing on lncRNAs and their roles in gene regulation.
  • Application of Cryo-EM to explore the structural dynamics of RNA and protein complexes.
  • Investigating RNA-related therapeutic strategies, including the use of RNA nanocages and RNA-based drug delivery systems.

 📚 Top Notes Publications

Cryo-EM structure of a natural RNA nanocage
    • Authors: Xiaobin Ling*, Dmitrij Golovenko, Jianhua Gan, Jinbiao Ma*, Andrei A. Korostelev*, Wenwen Fang*
    • Journal: Nature
    • Year: 2025 (accepted)
Structures of a natural circularly permuted group II intron reveal mechanisms of branching and back-splicing
    • Authors: Xiaobin Ling*, Yuqi Yao*, Jinbiao Ma*
    • Journal: Nature Structural & Molecular Biology
    • Year: 2025
The mechanism of UP1 binding and unfolding of human telomeric G-quadruplex DNA
    • Authors: Xiaobin Ling#, Yuqi Yao#, Lei Ding, Jinbiao Ma*
    • Journal: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) – Gene Regulatory Mechanisms
    • Year: 2023
DHX9 resolves G-quadruplex condensation to prevent DNA double-strand breaks
    • Authors: Juan Chen#, Xiaobin Ling#, Youshan Zhao#, Sheng Li, Manan Li, Hailian Zhao, Xianguang Yang, Chun-kang Chang, Jinbiao Ma*, Yuanchao Xue*
    • Journal: preprint
    • Year: 2022
Phytochrome B inhibits the activity of phytochrome-interacting factor 7 involving phase separation
    • Authors: Yu Xie, Wenbo Liu, Wenjing Liang, Xiaobin Ling, Jinbiao Ma, Chuanwei Yang, Lin Li*
    • Journal: Cell Reports
    • Year: 2023
Modular characterization of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein domain functions in nucleocapsid-like assembly
    • Authors: Yan Wang#, Xiaobin Ling#, Jian Zou, Chong Zhang, Bingnan Luo, Yongbo Luo, Xinyu Jia, Guowen Jia, Minghua Zhang, Junchao Hu, Ting Liu, Yuanfeiyi Wang, Kefeng Lu, Dan Li, Jinbiao Ma*, Cong Liu*, Zhaoming Su*
    • Journal: Molecular Biomedicine
    • Year: 2023

 

Yanjie Zhu | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yanjie Zhu | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

👨‍🎓Professional Profiles

🔬 Summary

Prof. Yanjie Zhu is a renowned expert in fast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and its applications in medical diagnostics. He specializes in developing innovative imaging techniques through machine learning, deep learning, and model-driven methods. As a Professor at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, he leads cutting-edge research projects focused on cardiovascular imaging, brain health, and intelligent diagnostic tools.

🎓 Education

Prof. Zhu earned his Ph.D. in Circuits and Systems from the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (2006-2011). He also holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering and Information Science from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei (2002-2006).

🏫 Professional Experience

Prof. Zhu has a distinguished academic career at the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he progressed from Assistant Professor (2011-2015) to Associate Professor (2015-2020), and is currently a Professor (2020-present). Additionally, he served as a Visiting Scholar (2017-2018) at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, under the guidance of Reza Nezafat.

📚 Academic Contributions

Prof. Zhu has published several impactful papers in the field of MRI and medical imaging. Notable works include:

  • “Online reconstruction of fast dynamic MR imaging using deep low-rank plus sparse network,” IEEE CBMS, 2022.
  • “k-space based reconstruction method for wave encoded bSSFP sequence,” CECIT, 2021.
  • “Quantification of pectinate muscles inside left atrial appendage from CT images using fractal analysis,” ICMIPE, 2021.
  • Myocardial Edema Imaging – A Comparison of Three Techniques, ISMRM 2018 (Power Pitch, Magna Cum Laude Merit Award).

🔍 Research Interests

Prof. Zhu’s research interests revolve around model-driven fast MRI techniques, generative model-based adaptive MRI methods, and diffusion tensor and edema imaging for myocardial and brain tissue. He is also focused on intelligent diagnosis for the early detection of stroke-related plaques and other cardiovascular conditions.

đź’» Technical Skills

Prof. Zhu is highly skilled in MRI imaging techniques, including fast MRI, cardiac MRI, and brain MRI. He also excels in deep learning and AI-based image reconstruction methods, along with proficiency in medical imaging software and model-driven approaches. His expertise in data analysis and computational methods has contributed to advancing medical applications.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Throughout his career, Prof. Zhu has mentored and taught graduate students and professionals in the fields of MRI technology, medical imaging, and computational healthcare methods. His research-driven approach has helped develop comprehensive educational materials that support the training of professionals in advanced imaging systems.

đź“–Top Noted Publications

RS-MOCO: A deep learning-based topology-preserving image registration method for cardiac T1 mapping

Authors: Chiyi Huang, Longwei Sun, Dong Liang, Haifeng Liang, Hongwu Zeng, Yanjie Zhu
Journal: Computers in Biology and Medicine
Year: 2024

High-Frequency Space Diffusion Model for Accelerated MRI

Authors: Chentao Cao, Zhuo-Xu Cui, Yue Wang, Shaonan Liu, Taijin Chen, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Yanjie Zhu
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
Year: 2024

SPIRiT-Diffusion: Self-Consistency Driven Diffusion Model for Accelerated MRI

Authors: Zhuo-Xu Cui, Chentao Cao, Yue Wang, Sen Jia, Jing Cheng, Xin Liu, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Yanjie Zhu
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging
Year: 2024

A Two-Stage Generative Model with CycleGAN and Joint Diffusion for MRI-based Brain Tumor Detection

Authors: Wenxin Wang, Zhuo-Xu Cui, Guanxun Cheng, Chentao Cao, Xi Xu, Ziwei Liu, Haifeng Wang, Yulong Qi, Dong Liang, Yanjie Zhu
Journal: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics
Year: 2024

High efficiency free-breathing 3D thoracic aorta vessel wall imaging using self-gating image reconstruction

Authors: Caiyun Shi, Congcong Liu, Shi Su, Haifeng Wang, Xin Liu, Hairong Zheng, Dong Liang, Yanjie Zhu
Journal: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Year: 2024

Physics-Driven Deep Learning Methods for Fast Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Authors: Yanjie Zhu, Jing Cheng, Zhuo-Xu Cui, et.al.
Journal: IEEE Signal Processing Magazine
Year: 2023