Prof. Michael Yong Zhao | Deep Networks Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Michael Yong Zhao, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Michael Yong Zhao is a Full Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the School of Engineering, Nazarbayev University (NU), in Astana, Kazakhstan. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Research Committee at the School of Engineering and Digital Science at NU. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester, UK, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Professor Zhao has extensive academic experience, having held various positions at prominent institutions worldwide. His previous roles include Research Associate at the University of Manchester, Research Fellow and Lecturer at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore, and Associate Professor at NTU. He has also served as Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the College of Engineering Research at Alfaisal University in Saudi Arabia, and as a Haitian Professor at Dalian University of Technology, China.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Michael Yong Zhao is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive experience, diverse research interests, and significant academic achievements. He currently holds the position of Full Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nazarbayev University, with a rich academic history spanning over three decades and various prestigious institutions, including Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Alfaisal University (Saudi Arabia), and Dalian University of Technology (China). His leadership roles, such as Vice Chair of the Research Committee at Nazarbayev University, further highlight his research influence.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
  University of Manchester, UK, 1992
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  University of Manchester, UK, 1989
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  Xi’an Jiaotong University, PR China, 1985

Work Experience:

• Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  Nazarbayev University (NU), Astana, Kazakhstan
  September 2016 – Present
  • Also serves as Vice Chair of the Research Committee, School of Engineering and Digital Science
• Haitian Professor
  Dalian University of Technology, PR China
  January 2015 – December 2019
• Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Chair of Advisory Board
  Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  February 2010 – August 2016
  • Also Chair of Research, College of Engineering and a member of the College Management Board
• Associate Professor
  Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
  January 2001 – December 2009
  • Received 10-year and 15-year Long Service Awards
• Assistant Professor
  NTU, Singapore
  January 1999 – December 2000
• Lecturer
  NTU, Singapore
  March 1995 – December 1998
• Research Fellow
  NTU, Singapore
  March 1992 – March 1995
• Research Associate
  University of Manchester, UK
  January 1991 – March 1992

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