Qinxu Ding | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qinxu Ding | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qinxu Ding at Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore

PROFILES👨‍🎓

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 📚

This accomplished individual began their academic journey with a B.S. in Information and Numerical Science from Nankai University, Tianjin, China, graduating in July 2015 with an impressive GPA of 89/100. Their undergraduate studies laid a strong foundation in Mathematical Statistics, Probability Theory, and Data Mining, which paved the way for further academic exploration. They pursued a Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics at Nanyang Technological University, completing their thesis on Numerical Treatment of Certain Fractional and Non-fractional Differential Equations in April 2020.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 💼

Currently, this individual serves as a Lecturer and DBA Supervisor in the Finance Programme at the Business School of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) since July 2021. Their teaching portfolio includes various fintech courses such as Machine Learning and AI for FinTech, Blockchain Technology, and Risk Management for Finance and Technology. Prior to this role, they were a Research Fellow at the Alibaba-NTU Singapore Joint Research Institute, focusing on Explainable Artificial Intelligence.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS 🔍

Their research interests lie at the intersection of applied machine learning, computational mathematics, and blockchain technology in fintech. They have made significant contributions through publications in top-tier AI conferences, including ICLR, NeurIPS, AAAI, and CIKM, as well as prestigious journals in computational mathematics and fintech.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌟

The individual has played a pivotal role in enhancing the understanding of machine learning models and their applicability in real-world financial scenarios. Their work on adversarial attacks in deep neural networks and the development of explainable AI frameworks has positioned them as a thought leader in the field, influencing both academic and industrial practices.

ACADEMIC CITES 📖

Their groundbreaking research has been recognized in multiple high-impact venues, highlighting their innovative approaches to complex problems in fintech. Notable publications include works on adversarial defenses, counterfactual explanations, and recommendation systems, reflecting a robust commitment to advancing knowledge in AI and fintech.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🌱

As a Chartered Fintech Professional and a member of various academic committees, this individual continues to contribute to the fintech community. Their involvement in organizing the Global Web3 Eco Innovation Summit 2022 illustrates their dedication to fostering innovation and collaboration in the fintech space. Looking ahead, they aim to further bridge the gap between academia and industry, shaping the future of fintech through research and education.

TOP NOTED PUBLICATIONS 📖

Stable neural ode with lyapunov-stable equilibrium points for defending against adversarial attacks
    • Authors: Q. Kang, Y. Song, Q. Ding, W. P. Tay
    • Journal: Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems
    • Year: 2021
Non-polynomial Spline Method for Time-fractional Nonlinear Schrödinger Equation
    • Authors: Q. Ding, P. J. Y. Wong
    • Journal: 15th International Conference on Control, Automation, Robotics and …
    • Year: 2018
A hybrid bandit framework for diversified recommendation
    • Authors: Q. Ding, Y. Liu, C. Miao, F. Cheng, H. Tang
    • Journal: Proceedings of the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence
    • Year: 2021
Quintic non-polynomial spline for time-fractional nonlinear Schrödinger equation
    • Authors: Q. Ding, P. J. Y. Wong
    • Journal: Advances in Difference Equations
    • Year: 2020
A survey on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their governance
    • Authors: Q. Ding, D. Liebau, Z. Wang, W. Xu
    • Journal: World Scientific Annual Review of Fintech
    • Year: 2023
The skyline of counterfactual explanations for machine learning decision models
    • Authors: Y. Wang, Q. Ding, K. Wang, Y. Liu, X. Wu, J. Wang, Y. Liu, C. Miao
    • Journal: Proceedings of the 30th ACM International Conference on Information …
    • Year: 2021

Duc Cong Nguyen | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Duc Cong Nguyen | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Duc Cong Nguyen at Silesian University of Technology, Poland

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🧑‍🎓 Duc Cong Nguyen: PhD Student and Structural Health Monitoring Specialist

📚 Education

  • PhD Student (2020 – 2024)
    Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Gliwice, Poland
    (Supported by NAWA Polish government and Vietnamese government)

🔬 Professional Experience

  • PhD Research: Developing and applying vibration-based structural health monitoring (SHM) techniques for railway steel arch bridges using advanced AI models and signal processing methods.
  • Consultancy: Contributing to SHM projects for the Dębica railway steel arch bridge in Poland.
  • Previous Experience: Over a decade of expertise in bridge structural testing and pile testing in Vietnam.

🔍 Research Interests

  • AI and Machine Learning 🤖
  • Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) 🏗️
  • Bridges and Railway Bridges 🚉
  • Vibration Measurement and Diagnostic Load Testing 📏

💡 Key Contributions

  • Innovated advanced signal processing techniques for SHM, including wavelet transforms and FFT algorithms.
  • Developed GoogLeNet CNN models for classification and pattern recognition of bridge vibration signals.
  • Conducted analyses of historical dynamic responses using FFT techniques to estimate tension forces in bridge components.

📖 Publications

Structural Health Monitoring for Dębica Railway Steel Arch Bridge in Poland
    • Authors: Duc Cong Nguyen, Marek Salamak, Andrzej Katunin, Grzegorz Poprawa
    • Journal: Civil and Environmental Engineering Reports
    • Year: 2024
Vibration-based SHM of Railway Steel Arch Bridge with Orbit-Shaped Image and Wavelet-Integrated CNN Classification
    • Authors: Duc Cong Nguyen, Marek Salamak, Andrzej Katunin, Grzegorz Poprawa, Michael Gerges
    • Journal: Engineering Structures
    • Year: 2024
Vibration-based SHM of Dębica Railway Steel Bridge with Optimized ANN and ANFIS
    • Authors: Duc Cong Nguyen, Marek Salamak, Andrzej Katunin, Grzegorz Poprawa, Piotr Przystałka, Mateusz Hypki
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2024
Finite Element Model Updating of Steel Bridge Structure Using Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring System: A Case Study of Railway Steel Arch Bridge in Poland
    • Authors: Duc Cong Nguyen, Marek Salamak, Andrzej Katunin, Grzegorz Poprawa
    • Journal: Experimental Vibration Analysis for Civil Engineering Structures: EVACES. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (433)
    • Year: 2023

Mao Makara | Machine Learning Applications | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mao Makara | Machine Learning Applications | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mao Makara at  Soonchunhyang University, South Korea

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📚 Academic Background

Makara MAO earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in 2016. He is currently pursuing a combined Master’s and PhD degree in Software Convergence at Soonchunhyang University, South Korea, starting in 2021. His research interests encompass machine learning, deep learning, image classification, video classification, and object detection.

🎓 Education and Training

Makara MAO’s academic journey includes:

  • Sep 2021 – Present: Enrolled in a combined Master’s and PhD degree program at the Department of Software Convergence, Soonchunhyang University, South Korea.
  • Oct 2019 – Jul 2021: Completed a Master’s Degree in Information Technology Engineering at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • Oct 2012 – Jul 2016: Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

💼 Work Experience

Makara’s professional experience includes:

  • Sep 2020 – Jan 2021: Served as the Application Team Leader at ORM Co., Ltd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • Jul 2016 – Jul 2020: Worked as an Application Engineer at Ezecom Company, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he was involved in web development and system management.

🛠 Skills and Interests

Makara MAO’s skills and interests include:

  • Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, PHP, Laravel; knowledgeable in C and C++.
  • Technical Skills: Expertise in GPU Parallel Algorithms, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming.
  • Research Interests: Focused on Video Classification, Deep Learning, and Image Processing.

💬 Communication / Managerial Skills

Makara MAO excels in communication and management:

  • Effective Communicator: Actively participates in local and international conferences.
  • Adaptable: Open-minded and a good listener, comfortable working with new people, including international students.
  • Creative Problem-Solver: Adept at exploring new possibilities and solutions to challenges.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by managing research teams and guiding junior researchers.

📖 Publications

Deep Learning Innovations in Video Classification: A Survey on Techniques and Dataset Evaluations

    • Journal: Electronics
    • Year: 2024

Video Classification of Cloth Simulations: Deep Learning and Position-Based Dynamics for Stiffness Prediction

    • Journal: Sensors
    • Year: 2024

Coefficient Prediction for Physically-based Cloth Simulation Using Deep Learning

    • Journal: International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology
    • Year: 2023

Supervised Video Cloth Simulation: Exploring Softness and Stiffness Variations on Fabric Types Using Deep Learning

    • Journal: Applied Sciences
    • Year: 2023

Bi-directional Maximal Matching Algorithm to Segment Khmer Words in Sentence

    • Journal: Journal of Information Processing Systems
    • Year: 2022

Zdena Dobesova | Machine learning | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Zdena Dobesova | Machine learning | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Zdena Dobesova at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic

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🏆 Associate Professor Ing. Zdena DOBEŠOVÁ, Ph.D.

🎓 Educational Background

  • 2017: Habilitation in “System Engineering and Information Science” at University of Pardubice, Faculty of Economics and Administration. Habilitation Thesis: Graphical Notation of Visual Languages in GIS.
  • 2002–2007: Ph.D. in Geoinformatics from Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Mining and Geology. Ph.D. Thesis: Cartographical Visualization of Spatial Databases for Regional Information Systems.
  • 1982–1987: Master’s degree in Technical Cybernetics from Czech Technical University Prague, Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Master’s Thesis: Set of Programs for Theory of Automatic Control.
  • 2002–2003: Preparation of tutors for e-learning courses.

📜 Certificates

  • 2022: Script Creation for ArcGIS Pro in Python Language (ArcDATA Prague)
  • 2015: GRASS GIS (GISMentros)
  • 2014: Scripting in Python and Processing CAD Data in ArcGIS for Desktop (VARS Brno)
  • 2010: AutoCAD 2010 CZ (Computer Agency Brno)
  • 2006: Introduction to Scripting in Python Language (ArcDATA Prague)
  • 1988–1989: Logic Programming in PROLOG and Course dBASE III+ (ČSVTS)

🏢 Work Experience

  • 2017–Present: Associate Professor, Department of Geoinformatics, Palacký University Olomouc, Czechia
  • 2001–2016: Assistant Professor, Department of Geoinformatics, Palacký University Olomouc, Czechia
  • 1991–2001: Administrator of Faculty Computer Network, Palacký University Olomouc
  • 1991: Administrator of Computer Laboratory, Department of Mathematical Informatics, Palacký University
  • 1987–1991: Researcher, Department of Construction Research, Kovosvit, Sezimovo Ústí II, Czechia

📚 Lectures (Academic Year 2023/2024)

  • Bachelor Program:
    • Database Systems (KGI/DATAB)
    • Programming for Geoinformatics (KGI/PROPY)
    • Bachelor Theses Seminar 1 & 2 (KGI/BAK1 & KGI/BAK2)
    • Professional Training in Geoinformatics (KGI/PRAB)
  • Master Program:
    • Data Mining (KGI/DATAM)
    • Student Competition in GI (KGI/SOUGI)
    • Geoinformatics in Practice (KGI/GEXE)
  • Doctoral Program:
    • Programming for GIS (KGI/PGPGI)

🔬 Projects (Selection)

  • 2023: Analysis, Modelling, and Visualization of Spatial Phenomena by Geoinformation Technologies II
  • 2020–2023: UrbanDM, ERASMUS+ Jean Monnet Module Project
  • 2019–2020: RODOGEMA – Development of Doctoral Study Programs
  • 2015–2018: GeoS4S – GeoServices-4-Sustainability
  • 2011–2013: BotanGIS – Innovation in Botany Using Geoinformation Technologies

🌍 Stays Abroad

  • 2007: Salzburg, Austria
  • 2010: Zagreb, Croatia
  • 2011: Belgrade, Serbia
  • 2012: Delft, Netherlands
  • 2013: Székesfehérvár, Hungary
  • 2014: Salzburg, Austria
  • 2015: Valencia, Spain
  • 2017: Vienna, Austria
  • 2018: Eberswalde, Germany; Vienna, Austria
  • 2019: Bochum, Germany; Dresden, Germany
  • 2022: Bratislava, Slovakia
  • 2024: Szeged and Székesfehérvár, Hungary

🔍 Scientometrics

  • Web of Science: H-index 7, Publications 49, Sum of Times Cited 227
  • SCOPUS: H-index 10, Publications 50, Sum of Times Cited 358

📚 Membership in Editorial and Advisory Boards

  • ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
  • American Journal of Computation, Communication and Control
  • Frontiers in Computer Science, Human-Media Interaction

 

📖 Publication Top Noted

 

Processing of the Time Series of Passenger Railway Transport in EU Countries
Authors: Zdena Dobesova
Journal: Data Analytics in System Engineering
Year: 2024

Evaluation of Orange Data Mining Software and Examples for Lecturing Machine Learning Tasks in Geoinformatics
Authors: Zdena Dobesova
Journal: Computer Applications in Engineering Education
Year: 2024

Evaluation of Changes in Corridor Railway Traffic in the Czech Republic During the Pandemic Year 2020
Authors: Michal Kučera, Zdena Dobešová
Journal: Geographia Cassoviensis
Year: 2023

Map Guide for Botanical Gardens: Multidisciplinary and Educational Storytelling
Authors: Zdena Dobesova, Rostislav Netek, Jan Masopust
Journal: Journal of Geography in Higher Education
Year: 2022

Cognition of Graphical Notation for Processing Data in ERDAS IMAGINE
Authors: Zdena Dobesova
Journal: ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Year: 2021

Analysis of the Degree of Threat to Railway Infrastructure by Falling Tree Vegetation
Authors: Michal Kučera, Zdena Dobesova
Journal: ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Year: 2021

Experiment in Finding Look-Alike European Cities Using Urban Atlas Data
Authors: Zdena Dobesova
Journal: ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
Year: 2020