Mrs. Sabatina Criscuolo | Signal Processing Awards | Young Scientist Award

Mrs. Sabatina Criscuolo | Signal Processing Awards | Young Scientist Award 

Mrs. Sabatina Criscuolo, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Sabatina Criscuolo is an Italian biomedical engineer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technology for Health at the University of Naples Federico II, where she is affiliated with the National Research Council’s Institute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing (STIIMA). Her research focuses on the development of advanced artificial intelligence techniques to support precision medicine, with specific applications in neurodegenerative diseases, type 1 diabetes, and colorectal surgery. Sabatina has also collaborated internationally, including a visiting PhD position at the Applied Intelligence Research Centre in Dublin, where she worked on EEG artifact removal using variational autoencoders. With a strong academic background, she holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, specializing in Bionic and Biorobotics, and has been involved in various research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing health monitoring and rehabilitation technologies. In addition to her research activities, Sabatina contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for multiple journals and has organized significant conferences in her field.

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Research for Young Scientist Award Evaluation for Sabatina Criscuolo

Sabatina Criscuolo is a promising candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award, given her strong academic background, ongoing research initiatives, and contributions to the field of biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence. Here are several key points that highlight her suitability for this award.

Academic Experience

Sabatina is currently engaged in research at the National Research Council – STIIMA in Lecco, Italy, focusing on advanced artificial intelligence techniques to support precision medicine. Her work involves developing AI algorithms for applications in electroencephalographic (EEG) analysis related to neurodegenerative diseases, type 1 diabetes, and colorectal surgery.

PhD Studies: Since January 2022, she has been pursuing her PhD, with her thesis submission planned for December 2024 and expected graduation in March 2025. She has also been a visiting PhD student at the Applied Intelligence Research Centre in Dublin, Ireland, where she worked on EEG artifact removal using variational autoencoders and explainable AI.

Education

Sabatina holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Bionic & Biorobotics, where she developed a wearable Brain-Computer Interface system for robot-assisted rehabilitation in children with ADHD. She also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on innovative enzyme immobilization methods.

Research Collaborations

Her collaborative research spans several institutions, including the University of Salento, Temple University, and the Interdepartmental Research Centre on Management and Innovation in Healthcare at her home university.

Scientific Impact

As of July 2024, Sabatina has an H-index of 5 on Scopus, reflecting her contributions to topics such as EEG signal analysis and diabetes management.

Publication Top Notes

Interpreting the latent space of a Convolutional Variational Autoencoder for semi-automated eye blink artefact detection in EEG signals

Improving Multiscale Fuzzy Entropy Robustness in EEG-Based Alzheimer’s Disease Detection via Amplitude Transformation

Exploring Nutritional Influence on Blood Glucose Forecasting for Type 1 Diabetes Using Explainable AI

A Novel Metric for Alzheimer’s Disease Detection Based on Brain Complexity Analysis via Multiscale Fuzzy Entropy

EEG complexity-based algorithm using Multiscale Fuzzy Entropy: Towards a detection of Alzheimer’s disease

Prof. Xiaolei Wang | Signal Processors Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiaolei Wang | Signal Processors Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiaolei Wang, Beijing University of Technology, China

Dr. Wang Xiaolei is a distinguished Associate Professor in the College of Physics and Optoelectronics at Beijing University of Technology, where she has been a faculty member since June 2019. With a strong background in materials science, she obtained her Ph.D. from the City University of Hong Kong in 2013, following her Master’s degree from Renmin University of China and her Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Professor and later an Associate Professor at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from August 2013 to June 2019, and as an Academic Visitor at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy. Dr. Wang’s research focuses on spintronic devices, magnetic semiconductors, resistive switching, and novel two-dimensional electronics. She is actively involved in the academic community as a permanent member of the Chinese Physical Society, Beijing Optical Society, and Beijing Cross Society, and serves as the Deputy Director of the Optical Society Youth Council. Additionally, she contributes as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism and a Guest Editor for multiple journals, including Symmetry.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Wang Xiaolei, a distinguished Professor in Chemistry and Material Science, has a remarkable research portfolio and extensive contributions to various cutting-edge fields, which make her an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work primarily focuses on spintronics, magnetic semiconductors, resistive switching, molecular spintronics, and two-dimensional electronics.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science
    City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    August 2010 – July 2013
  • Master’s Degree in Physics
    Renmin University of China, Beijing, China
    September 2007 – July 2010
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Physics
    Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, Shanxi, China
    September 2002 – July 2006

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    College of Physics and Optoelectronics, Faculty of Science
    Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
    June 19, 2019 – Present

    • Conducting research and teaching in spintronics and optoelectronics.
  • Assistant Professor / Associate Professor
    State Key Laboratory of Superlattices and Microstructures
    Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
    August 1, 2013 – June 18, 2019

    • Engaged in research on semiconductor materials and spintronic devices.
  • Academic Visitor
    Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy
    University of Cambridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
    January 5, 2013 – July 5, 2013

    • Participated in collaborative research projects in materials science.

Research Areas:

Dr. Wang’s research spans a diverse range of topics:

  1. Spintronic devices 🌀
  2. Magnetic semiconductors 🧲
  3. Resistive switching 🔄
  4. Molecular spintronics 🧬
  5. Transition metal ferromagnets ⚛️
  6. Novel two-dimensional electronics 📏

Honors:

Dr. Wang has received several prestigious awards for her contributions to science:

  • Young Changjiang Scholars Award Program, Ministry of Education (2023) 🎓
  • Advisor of Outstanding Master’s Degree Thesis (2021) 🏆
  • Youth Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2018) 🌟
  • Research Tuition Scholarship (2011 and 2012) 💰
  • Outstanding Academic Performance Award (2012 and 2013) 📚
  • Excellent Graduation Thesis Award (2010) 🎖️

Publication top Notes:

Local manipulation of skyrmion lattice in Fe3GaTe2 at room temperature

The performance of ultraviolet solar-blind detection of p-Si/n-Ga2O3 heterojunctions with/without hole-blocking layer

Thickness- and Field-Dependent Magnetic Domain Evolution in van der Waals Fe3GaTe2

Determination of Enantiomeric Excess by Optofluidic Microlaser near Exceptional Point

Study on the structural, optical and electrical properties of N-doped Ga2O3 films synthesized by sol-gel method

Mechanical manipulation for ordered topological defects