Dr. Zhiwei Zhang | Deep Learning Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhiwei Zhang | Deep Learning Awards | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Dr. Zhiwei Zhang, AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, China

Zhiwei Zhang, is a research engineer specializing in aviation manufacturing technology in China. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Automation from Shenyang Ligong University and earned his Ph.D. in Instrument Science and Technology from Yanshan University. His research focuses on digital radiographic and industrial CT nondestructive testing, computer vision, and ensemble learning algorithms for additive manufacturing. He has published seven SCI-indexed research papers and holds two authorized patents. Zhiwei Zhang also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering, reflecting his active contribution to the academic and industrial research community.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Zhiwei Zhang

Zhiwei Zhang, a highly skilled research engineer in aviation manufacturing technology, has demonstrated outstanding contributions in the fields of nondestructive testing, computer vision, and ensemble learning for additive manufacturing. His innovative research integrates cutting-edge technologies like digital radiography, industrial CT, and machine learning, addressing critical challenges in the aerospace industry.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • 🏫 Bachelor’s Degree in Automation – Shenyang Ligong University

  • πŸŽ“ Master’s Degree in Automation – Shenyang Ligong University

  • πŸ§ͺ Ph.D. in Instrument Science and Technology – Yanshan University

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”§ Research Engineer – Specializing in aviation manufacturing technology in China

  • πŸ”¬ Focus areas include:

    • Digital radiographic and industrial CT nondestructive testing

    • Computer vision

    • Ensemble learning algorithms for additive manufacturing

πŸ† Achievements

  • πŸ“„ Published 7 SCI-indexed research papers in high-impact journals

  • 🧾 Granted 2 authorized patents

  • πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ Reviewer for the Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering

πŸŽ–οΈ Awards & Honors

  • πŸ… Recognized for contributions in nondestructive testing and AI applications in manufacturing
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PublicationΒ Top Notes:

A Hybrid Framework for Metal Artifact Suppression in CT Imaging of Metal Lattice Structures via Radon Transform and Attention-Based Super-Resolution Reconstruction

Complex Defects Detection of 3-D-Printed Lattice Structures: Accuracy and Scale Improvement in YOLO V7

A Prediction Model for Maximum Stress of Additive Manufacturing Lattice Structures Based on Voting-Cascading

Deep convolution IT2 fuzzy system with adaptive variable selection method for ultra-short-term wind speed prediction

An improved meta heuristic IT2 fuzzy model for nondestructive failure evaluation of metal additive manufacturing lattice structure

An improved stacking ensemble learning model for predicting the effect of lattice structure defects on yield stress

Data-driven XGBoost model for maximum stress prediction of additive manufactured lattice structures

Adaptive Defect Detection for 3-D Printed Lattice Structures Based on Improved Faster R-CNN

A Hybrid Model Based on Jensen’s Inequality Theory for 3D Printed Lattice Structures Maximum Stress Prediction

Mr. Koagne Silas | Neural Networks | Pioneer Researcher Award

Mr. Koagne Silas | Neural Networks | Pioneer Researcher AwardΒ 

Mr. Koagne Silas, University of Dschang, Cameroon

KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is a Cameroonian researcher and Ph.D. student in Physics at Dschang State University, specializing in medical physics with a strong focus on automation and applied computer science. His academic background spans both physics and electrical engineering, with degrees from the University of Dschang and the University of Bamenda, where he developed expertise in embedded systems, analog artificial neural networks, and electronics. Silas has extensive experience in microcontroller programming, analog and digital circuit simulation, and tools such as MATLAB, Arduino, Proteus, and Cadence Virtuoso. In addition to his research, he has served as an electronics teacher at various technical colleges and as a junior lecturer in computer science. His hands-on experience includes internships in electronics maintenance and electrical network installation. A bilingual communicator in English and French, Silas is known for his leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing applied technologies in medical physics.

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πŸ… Summary of Suitability Pioneer Researcher AwardΒ 

KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is an emerging research talent in the field of medical physics and electronics, demonstrating a rare combination of early innovation, technical depth, and applied problem-solving across interdisciplinary domains. As a Ph.D. candidate with an M.Sc. specialization in analog artificial neural networks for medical applications, Silas is pioneering research at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, and health technologies, aligning closely with the spirit of the Pioneer Researcher Award.

πŸŽ“ Education Background

  • Ph.D. in Physics (Medical Physics) – Dschang State University, Cameroon (πŸ“… Dec 2022 – Present)

    • 🧠 Research Focus: Analog Artificial Neural Networks

    • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Supervisor: Prof. Geh Wilson Ejuh

  • M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics Speciality – Dschang State University, Cameroon (πŸ“… July 2022)

    • πŸ“˜ Thesis: Specification and implementation of multilayer perceptron analog artificial neural networks

    • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Supervisor: Dr. Djimeli Tsajio Alain B.

  • B.Sc. in Physics – Dschang State University, Cameroon (πŸ“… Aug 2021)

  • DIPET 2 in Electronics – University of Bamenda (πŸ“… July 2020)

    • πŸ›° Dissertation: Design and implementation of a digital breath alcohol detection system with SMS alert and vehicle tracking

  • DIPET 1 in Electronics – University of Bamenda (πŸ“… Aug 2018)

    • πŸšͺ Project: RFID-based electronic attendance system with automatic door unit

  • GCE A/L – Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (πŸ“… July 2015)

  • GCE O/L – Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (πŸ“… June 2013)

  • FSLC – Ecole Primaire Bilingue de la Promotion, Mbouda (πŸ“… June 2008)

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  • Electronics Teacher – Government Technical College Ngombo-ku, Cameroon (πŸ“… Jan 2021 – Present)

  • Junior Lecturer in Computer Science – Higher Technical Teacher Training College Bambili (πŸ“… 2019–2020)

  • Electronics Teacher – Government Technical High School Bambui (πŸ“… 2017–2018)

  • Internship – Electronics & Maintenance

    • πŸ“ HYTECHS, YaoundΓ© (πŸ“… 2019)

    • πŸ”§ Worked on printer maintenance & installation

  • Internship – Electrical Network Installation

    • πŸ“ MEECH CAM Sarl, YaoundΓ© (πŸ“… 2016)

    • ⚑ Focus on underground cable installation and high voltage network

πŸ† Achievements & Awards

  • βœ… Successfully designed and implemented:

    • πŸ€– An analog artificial neural network (M.Sc. Thesis)

    • 🚘 A breath alcohol detection system with GPS and SMS alerts

    • πŸ›‚ An RFID-based attendance system with automated doors

  • πŸ“š Published and presented academic work in medical physics and embedded systems

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Contributed to higher education through teaching and mentoring roles across several institutions

  • πŸŽ“ Admitted to Ph.D. program based on excellent academic performance

  • πŸ’» Advanced skills in MATLAB, Arduino, MikroC, Cadence Virtuoso, PSPICE & Proteus

  • πŸ—£οΈ Bilingual in English and French – great asset for teaching and collaboration

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

Breast cancer detection and classification: A study on the specification and implementation of multilayer perceptron analog artificial neural networks

Dr. Peng Zhi | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Peng Zhi | Deep Learning | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Dr. Peng Zhi, Lanzhou University, China

Peng Zhi is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Lanzhou University, China, specializing in computer vision, deep learning, and autonomous driving. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Technology from Lanzhou University in 2017 and 2020, respectively. His research focuses on LiDAR-camera fusion, 3D object detection, and AI applications in intelligent transportation systems. He has published several high-impact papers in renowned journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in autonomous vehicle perception and artificial intelligence. Additionally, he has co-authored the book Theories and Practices of Self-Driving Vehicles, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Peng Zhi is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his innovative contributions to computer vision, deep learning, and autonomous driving. As a Ph.D. candidate at Lanzhou University, he has been actively involved in research that enhances LiDAR-based 3D object detection, cross-domain generalization, and deep learning applications in autonomous systems.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Application Technology (2021 – Present)
    Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
  • Master’s in Computer System Architecture (2017 – 2020)
    Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Technology (2013 – 2017)
    Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  • Ph.D. Candidate & Researcher (2021 – Present)
    Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China

    • Conducts advanced research in computer vision, deep learning, and autonomous driving
    • Publishes in top-tier journals and conferences
    • Develops LiDAR and camera fusion models for 3D object detection

πŸ† Achievements & Contributions

  • Published Multiple Research Papers πŸ“„ in top journals and conferences, including Tsinghua Science and Technology, Electronic Research Archive, and IEEE ITSC
  • Author of a Book on Self-Driving Vehicles πŸ“˜ Theories and Practices of Self-Driving Vehicles (Elsevier, 2022)
  • Developed DefDeN Model πŸ€– A deformable denoising-based LiDAR and camera feature fusion model for 3D object detection
  • Research on Autonomous Driving πŸš— Focused on boundary distribution estimation and cross-domain generalization for LiDAR-based 3D object detection

πŸ… Awards & Honors

  • Best Paper Award πŸ† at an International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC)
  • Outstanding Researcher Award πŸŽ–οΈ at Lanzhou University for contributions to AI and autonomous driving
  • National Scholarship πŸ… for academic excellence in computer science and AI research

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

Cross-Domain Generalization for LiDAR-Based 3D Object Detection in Infrastructure and Vehicle Environments