Mr. Fangzhou Lin | Deep Learning | Best Scholar Award

Mr. Fangzhou Lin | Deep Learning | Best Scholar Award 

Mr. Fangzhou Lin, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

Fangzhou Lin is a Ph.D. researcher in Civil Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), specializing in deep learning, machine vision, construction robots, and multimodal data fusion. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Fuzhou University (2015-2019) and a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from Southeast University (2019-2022). Fangzhou Lin’s research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics in construction automation, with applications in fire safety inspection, resource management, visual measurement, and quality assessment. His work has been published in leading journals such as Automation in Construction, Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, and Advanced Engineering Informatics. He has contributed to multiple cutting-edge studies on robotic systems for construction site management, vision-based measurement techniques, and reinforcement learning-based scheduling for electric concrete vehicles. As an emerging scholar in construction automation and AI-driven inspection technologies, Fangzhou Lin actively collaborates on multi-disciplinary research projects to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in the built environment. His contributions to automated reality capture, rebar positioning, and construction robotics are shaping the future of intelligent construction and infrastructure development.

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Suitability of Fangzhou Lin for the Best Scholar Award

Fangzhou Lin is an outstanding early-career scholar with a strong background in deep learning, machine vision, construction robotics, and multimodal data fusion within the field of civil engineering. His academic trajectory, research productivity, and innovative contributions make him a compelling candidate for the Best Scholar Award. Below is a detailed assessment of his suitability based on key criteria.

🎓 Education

  • 2015.09 – 2019.06 | Fuzhou UniversityBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • 2019.09 – 2022.06 | Southeast UniversityMaster’s Degree in Structural Engineering
  • 2022.09 – Present | Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyPh.D. in Civil Engineering

🏗️ Work & Research Experience

  • Expertise in: Deep learning, machine vision, construction robots, multimodal data fusion
  • Published in top journals such as Automation in Construction and Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
  • Conducting research on:
    • 🔥 Fire Safety Inspection using AI-driven visual inspection
    • 🤖 Robotics for Construction Management with multi-task planning and automatic grasping
    • 🏗️ BIM-integrated Reality Capture for indoor inspection using multi-sensor quadruped robots
    • 🎯 Vision-based Monitoring for assembly alignment of precast concrete bridge members

🏆 Achievements & Awards

  • Published multiple high-impact journal papers 📚
  • Lead researcher on innovative construction technology projects 🔍
  • Contributed to advanced AI-driven automation for civil engineering 🤖
  • Research works under review in prestigious engineering journals 🏅
  • Collaborated with leading experts in civil engineering and robotics 🤝

Publication Top Notes:

Efficient visual inspection of fire safety equipment in buildings

 

Ms. Rachel Stephen Mollel | Machine Learning Awards | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Rachel Stephen Mollel | Machine Learning Awards | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Rachel Stephen Mollel, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Rachel Stephen Mollel is a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, UK. Her research focuses on machine learning, explainable AI, energy demand-side management, smart metering, and non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM). She holds a Master of Engineering from Arkansas Tech University, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. Rachel has contributed significantly to the energy sector, exploring the role of smart meters in reducing energy costs and enhancing communication between energy providers and consumers. Her recent work, which investigates the potential of NILM to reveal hidden demand flexibility in residential energy consumption, has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Additionally, she is actively involved in improving the interpretability of NILM models to enhance algorithm performance. Her contributions have been recognized with a Commonwealth Scholarship in 2020.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Scholar Award:

Rachel Stephen Mollel is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Research Scholar Award based on her significant contributions to the fields of machine learning, explainable AI, and energy demand-side management. As a PhD student at the University of Strathclyde, her research aims to address critical energy issues through innovative approaches like Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM), which helps uncover hidden demand flexibility in residential energy consumption.

Education:

  • 2021 – Present: PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK
  • 2010 – 2012: Master of Engineering, Arkansas Tech University, USA (GPA: 3.75/4.0)
  • 2006 – 2010: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India (First Class)

Work Experience:

  • 2011 – 2012: Graduate Assistant, Arkansas Tech University, USA
    Assisted in the Digital Logic and Robotics Course & Lab; delivered tutorials, graded lab reports and exams, and supported the development of course materials under faculty supervision.
  • 2014 – 2020: Assistant Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
    Delivered lectures, prepared and graded exams in Control Systems Engineering and Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. Supervised undergraduate student projects, practical training, and fieldwork. Managed various administrative duties, such as student registration and coordination of departmental examinations.

Publication top Notes:

Explainability-Informed Feature Selection and Performance Prediction for Nonintrusive Load Monitoring

Using explainability tools to inform non-intrusive load monitoring algorithm performance

Using explainability tools to inform NILM algorithm performance