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

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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

Lishu Guo | Insight Interlace | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Lishu Guo | Insight Interlace | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Lishu Guo at Columbia University, China

👨‍🎓 Profiles

 📚 Academic Background 

Lishu Guo is an accomplished Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University, New York, specializing in mitochondrial bioenergetics and metabolic reprogramming. With a global academic and research background, Dr. Guo has contributed significantly to understanding mitochondrial dynamics and their implications in cancer and metabolic disorders.

🎓 Education

Dr. Guo earned a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science from the University of Padova, Italy, focusing on mitochondrial permeability transition and F-ATP synthase (2015-2018). She also holds a Master’s in Pharmacology from Lanzhou University, China (2012-2014), and a Bachelor’s in Medicine from Henan University, China (2008-2012).

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Guo is currently serving as an Associate Research Scientist at Columbia University’s Department of Anesthesiology (since August 2024). Previously, she worked as a Young Associate Researcher at the Greater Bay Area Institute of Precision Medicine, Fudan University, China (2022-2024) and as an Assistant Researcher at Tongji University’s School of Medicine, China (2019-2022). She also completed a Fellowship at the University of Padova (2018-2019) and started her career as an Assistant Researcher at Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (2014-2015).

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Guo’s research interests include mitochondrial channels and permeability transition, oxidative phosphorylation, F-ATP synthase dynamics, oxidative stress, calcium homeostasis, and metabolic reprogramming. She explores these areas to understand their roles in cellular function and disease mechanisms.

🏆 Awards and Funding 

Dr. Guo has received funding from the Shanghai Sailing Program (2020-2023) and the Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital (2021-2023).

🤝 Memberships 

Dr. Guo is a member of the Shanghai Overseas Returned Scholars Association and the Guangzhou Overseas Returned Scholars Association.

📝 Reviewer 

Dr. Guo serves as a reviewer for several journals, including ACS Chemical Neuroscience, Biochemical Pharmacology, and Mitochondrial Communications.

💡Patents 

Dr. Guo holds patents for MTCH2 in cancer treatment drugs related to iron death (2023) and a composition for enhancing immune function (2023).

📖 Publications

Title: F-ATP synthase inhibitory factor 1 regulates metabolic reprogramming involving its interaction with c-Myc and PGC1α
  • Author(s): Guo, L., Gu, Z.
  • Journal: Frontiers in Oncology
  • Year: 2023
Title: Mitochondrial ATP synthase inhibitory factor 1 interacts with the p53–cyclophilin D complex and promotes opening of the permeability transition pore
  • Author(s): Guo, L.
  • Journal: Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Year: 2022
Title: Mitochondria and the permeability transition pore in cancer metabolic reprogramming
  • Author(s): Guo, L.
  • Journal: Biochemical Pharmacology
  • Year: 2021
Title: Arg-8 of yeast subunit e contributes to the stability of F-ATP synthase dimers and to the generation of the full-conductance mitochondrial megachannel
  • Author(s): Guo, L., Carraro, M., Carrer, A., Bernardi, P., Lippe, G.
  • Journal: Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Year: 2019
Title: Arginine 107 of yeast ATP synthase subunit g mediates sensitivity of the mitochondrial permeability transition to phenylglyoxal
  • Author(s): Guo, L., Carraro, M., Sartori, G., Petronilli, V., Bernardi, P.
  • Journal: Journal of Biological Chemistry
  • Year: 2018

Walid El Hamad | Real-world Case Studies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Walid El Hamad | Real-world Case Studies | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Wollongong, Australia

 (📊) Profiles

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📚 Academic Background

Lecturer Walid El Hamad earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from the University of Wollongong in 2021. His doctoral thesis, “A Spectacular Production: NEITI, Transparency, and Accountability in the Extractive Industry in Nigeria,” reflects his deep engagement with critical issues in the field. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Class I) (2016) and a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting (Dean’s Scholar) (2015), both from the University of Wollongong. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in History from the Lebanese University, Lebanon, in 2005.

💼 Professional Experience

Currently, Walid serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Business and Law, School of Business – Accounting at the University of Wollongong (2024 – Present). He previously held the role of Career Development Fellow in Accounting at the same institution (2022 – 2024). His teaching experience includes delivering the course ACCY902 – Applied Financial Accounting in 2022. Walid has also contributed as a Reviewer for the Pacific Accounting Review in 2023 and has worked as a Research Assistant on various projects, including Social Reporting Accounting at the University of South Australia and the Australian Aviation Industry at Western Sydney University.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions

Walid’s excellence has been recognized with multiple nominations for the UOW VC Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning in 2019 and 2023. Additionally, his PhD thesis received an Examiners’ Commendation for Outstanding PhD Thesis in 2021, highlighting the impact and quality of his research work.

🔍 Research Activities

Walid’s research contributions include a peer-reviewed conference paper titled “A Spectacular Production: NEITI, Transparency, and Accountability in the Extractive Industry in Nigeria” (2021, University of Wollongong). His articles have been published in notable journals such as The Extractive Industries and Society and Pacific Accounting Review. He co-authored a chapter on the aviation industry’s post-pandemic future in the book Digitalization and the Impacts of COVID-19 on the Aviation Industry (2022). His working paper, “Extracting Transparency: NEITI as an Integrated Megaspectacle,” is currently under revision and resubmission at Meditari.

📈 Professional Development

Walid is committed to his ongoing professional development, having participated in Teaching in Focus workshops to discover his authentic teaching style and to engage students in active learning (2023). He is also involved in the Early Career Academic Development Program (2024 – Present), reflecting his dedication to continuous improvement and academic excellence.

📖 Publication

Article Title: Transparency and public accountability: Does the Nigerian extractive industries transparency initiative deliver?

Authors: Walid El Hamad, Sanja Pupovac, Lee Moerman
Journal: Extractive Industries and Society
Year: 2024

Article Title: Chevron Australia and Tax Justice Network: a case of rhetoric

Authors: Walid El Hamad, Lee Moerman, Sanja Pupovac
Journal: Pacific Accounting Review
Year: 2023