Zdzislaw Kaliniewicz | Seed Properties | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdzislaw Kaliniewicz | Seed Properties | Research Excellence Award

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdzisław Kaliniewicz is an academic researcher and educator in technical and agricultural sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Department of Vehicles and Machinery. He obtained a PhD in technical sciences in the field of construction and operation of machines, followed by a habilitation in agricultural sciences with specialization in agricultural engineering. His academic and professional experience focuses on teaching, research, and technological development related to agricultural and forestry machinery. His scientific activity is centered on theoretical and experimental studies aimed at improving the working processes, efficiency, and design of agricultural machines, with particular emphasis on seed cleaning, sorting, and separation technologies. A significant part of his research addresses the identification and application of physical properties of agricultural, horticultural, and forestry seeds to enhance seed quality and processing performance. His work also includes evaluation of field sprayer performance, analysis of factors affecting sowing quality, and the application of modern measurement techniques, such as 3D scanning, for monitoring food and biological products. He has authored 53 scientific documents, which have received 343 citations from 259 citing documents, resulting in an h-index of 11, demonstrating steady scientific impact. Overall, his contributions support innovation, efficiency, and quality improvement in agricultural engineering and mechanized crop production.

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Yu Xiao | Data Science | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yu Xiao | Data Science | Research Excellence Award

Beijing Normal University | China

Yu Xiao He is a lecturer at Beijing Normal University with a strong background in decision science and operations research. He received his B.S. degree in Communication Engineering from Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, in 2014, and earned his Ph.D. in Management Science from the National University of Defense Technology, China, in 2020. He worked at the National University of Defense Technology from 2020 to 2022 before joining Beijing Normal University. His research focuses on multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) and rank aggregation, as well as graph theory and voting theory, addressing challenges in ranking, consensus building, and decision support. To date, he has published 24 documents, which have collectively received 158 citations, resulting in an h-index of 8, reflecting his growing influence in his fields of expertise. His contributions combine rigorous theoretical development with practical applications, aiming to improve methods for aggregating rankings and supporting complex decision-making processes. Recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, he integrates engineering, management, and social-choice methodologies in his work. Overall, Yu Xiao He is a rising scholar whose research is advancing both the theory and practice of multi-criteria decision-making, ranking aggregation, and graph-based modeling, offering valuable insights for academics and practitioners alike.

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Xiao, Y., Wang, B., Deng, Y., & Wu, J. (2025). “From ratings to rankings: A complementary approach for student evaluations of teaching in higher education.” Studies in Educational Evaluation.

Zhu, H., Xiao, Y., Chen, D., & Wu, J. (2025). “A robust rating aggregation method based on temporal coupled bipartite network.” Information Processing & Management.

Li, G., Xiao, Y., & Wu, J. (2024). “Rank aggregation with limited information based on link prediction.” Information Processing & Management.

Xiao, Y., Zhu, H., Chen, D., Deng, Y., & Wu, J. (2023). “Measuring robustness in rank aggregation based on the error-effectiveness curve.” Information Processing & Management.

Xiao, Y., Deng, H.-Z., Lu, X., & Wu, J. (2021). “Graph-based rank aggregation method for high-dimensional and partial rankings.” Journal of the Operational Research Society.