Dr. Yu Cao | Image Brightening | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yu Cao | Image Brightening | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yu Cao, Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Dr. Yu Cao is an Associate Researcher and Graduate Supervisor at the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in Xi’an, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University in December 2023. His research focuses on space precision tracking, aiming, and measurement, with applications in aerospace and national defense. Over the past five years, Dr. Cao has led and completed over ten major projects, including the optoelectronic imaging payload turret subsystem for the XA spacecraft, securing approximately 120 million RMB in funding. His work has contributed to breakthroughs in high-stability tracking and high-precision aiming technologies, significantly enhancing China’s capabilities in space payload tracking under dynamic conditions. Dr. Cao has published 14 high-quality papers as the first or corresponding author, holds 11 authorized invention patents, and has authored a monograph. Recognized for his contributions, he was appointed as an Associate Researcher through the Outstanding Young and Middle-Aged Talents Program in 2022 and became a member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS in 2024. Additionally, he serves as a graduate supervisor at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and an external graduate supervisor at Northwestern Polytechnical University and Xi’an Jiaotong University.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yu Cao is a distinguished Associate Researcher at the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), specializing in space precision tracking, aiming, and measurement. His exceptional contributions to aerospace and national defense make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering (Dec. 2023) – Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Researcher (Graduate Supervisor) – Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Xi’an, China

🏆 Achievements & Contributions

  • Led & completed 10+ major projects 🔬, including the XA spacecraft optoelectronic imaging payload turret subsystem, a key national scientific and technological task
  • Secured ~120 million RMB in research funding 💰
  • Solved critical challenges in space precision tracking, aiming, and measurement 🚀
  • Published 14 high-quality papers as the first or corresponding author 📄
  • Secured 11 authorized invention patents 🔖
  • Authored 1 monograph 📖

🎖 Awards & Honors

  • Associate Researcher Appointment (2022) – Outstanding Young and Middle-Aged Talents Program 🏅
  • Selected Member (2024) – Youth Innovation Promotion Association, Chinese Academy of Sciences 🌟
  • Graduate Supervisor – University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 🎓
  • External Graduate Supervisor – Northwestern Polytechnical University & Xi’an Jiaotong University 🎓
  • Committee Member – Image Analysis Branch, Chinese Society of Stereology 🏛
  • Science & Technology Expert – Shaanxi Province 🔬
  • Reviewer – Journals such as Infrared and Laser Engineering 📑

Publication Top Notes:

Multi-Scale Long- and Short-Range Structure Aggregation Learning for Low-Illumination Remote Sensing Imagery Enhancement

Phase change thermal control system for space high-power laser diode pumping source array

Mrs. Pemila | Image Processing Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Pemila | Image Processing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Pemila , SRM Institute, India

Dr. Pemila M is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Urbanrise Jubilee Residences in Tamil Nadu. With a strong educational background including an M.Tech in VLSI Design from SASTRA University and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Periyar Maniammai College of Technology for Women, Dr. Pemila has extensive experience in both academia and research. Her career includes roles at Sree Sastha College of Engineering, Periyar Maniammai College, and SRM IST, where she has excelled in developing innovative instructional methods and guiding students in research projects. She has contributed to several high-impact publications and has organized notable training programs and guest lectures. Her diverse expertise spans a range of technical fields, including embedded systems, image processing, and renewable energy technologies.

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Evaluation Summary for Pemila M: Research for Best Researcher Award

Pemila M, with an M.Tech in VLSI Design and a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering, has a strong foundation in her field. Her diverse academic roles, from lecturer to assistant professor, highlight her expertise in teaching and mentoring. Pemila’s impactful research is demonstrated through notable publications in IEEE Xplore and other prestigious journals, focusing on power quality improvement and machine learning for vehicle classification. Her innovative teaching methods and active involvement in training programs and conferences further showcase her dedication to advancing knowledge. Pemila M’s blend of research excellence, educational commitment, and organizational contributions make her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award

🎓Education:

Dr. Pemila M completed her M.Tech in VLSI Design from SASTRA University, Thanjavur, between May 2007 and May 2009. She holds a B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Periyar Maniammai College of Technology for Women, Thanjavur, affiliated with Anna University, which she earned from May 2003 to May 2007. Dr. Pemila’s foundational education includes her 12th Standard and 10th Standard, both completed at St. Joseph of Cluny Matriculation Higher Secondary School, NLC, during May 2002 – May 2003 and May 2000 – May 2001, respectively.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Pemila M has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Urbanrise Jubilee Residences, Tamil Nadu, since May 2022. Concurrently, she has been a Collaborating Teaching Assistant at the University of Bucharest, Faculty of Geography, since October 2018. Her past roles include coordinating the post-doctoral project “Field Investigation within Jiu River Basin” (COMPASS) from November 2020 to November 2021, and being a member of the AMIPAHYR Project (Methodological Approaches for Analyzing Anthropic Impacts on Rivers) from August 2016 to December 2017. She also contributed to the design and development of a bibliographic database on Forest Hydrology at FAO from December 2015 to January 2016.

🏆Awards:

Dr. Pemila M has received several prestigious awards in recognition of her contributions to the field of environmental research and academic excellence. She was honored with the Young Team of Researchers Award for her research on water quality between Morii Lake and the Glina wastewater treatment plant. Additionally, she earned the Scientific Congress Coordinator Award for her exceptional role in organizing the Scientific Congress of Eastern European Students on “Energy Challenges and Transitions in Geosciences.” Dr. Pemila also received the European Geosciences Union General Assembly Oral Communication Award for her presentation on “Sediment Connectivity Assessment in a Romanian Catchment Affected by Coal Mining.”

Publication Top Notes:

  • Application of an ensemble CatBoost model over complex dataset for vehicle classification
  • Real-Time Classification of Vehicles Using Machine Learning Algorithm on the Extensive Dataset
  • AI-Based Autonomous Paddy Farm using Smart and Precise Irrigation System
    • Citations: 1
  • An Efficient Classification for Light Motor Vehicles using CatBoost Algorithm
    • Citations: 3
  • Implementation of Vehicles Classification using Extreme Gradient Boost Algorithm
    • Citations: 5