Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaozhen Lian | Product Design Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaozhen Lian, Jimei University, China

Dr. Xiaozhen Lian is a dedicated researcher in product innovation design and intelligent manufacturing, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Theory from Xiamen University (2023). She also holds a Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Anhui Polytechnic University. Her academic and professional work centers on quality control in manufacturing processes, multi-attribute decision-making, risk prediction, modular product design, and user-centered redesign strategies. Dr. Lian has led and contributed to multiple national research projects, including those funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Advanced Engineering Informatics, Journal of Engineering Design, and Soft Computing. In addition to her academic achievements, she holds several patents, has reviewed manuscripts for leading SCI and EI journals, and is recognized for her leadership and excellence in student organizations and technical competitions. A passionate long-distance runner and basketball enthusiast, she brings perseverance and teamwork into both her research and life pursuits.

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Summary of Suitability – Dr. Lian Xiaozhen for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lian Xiaozhen is a highly promising and impactful early-career researcher in the field of intelligent manufacturing and product innovative design, with a strong academic foundation and a growing international research presence. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Theory from Xiamen University (2023), Dr. Lian integrates engineering, data science, and decision theory to advance modern manufacturing systems.

🎓 Education Background

📍 Ph.D. in Mechanical Design and Theory
Xiamen University, July 2023
📍 Master’s in Management Science and Engineering
China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT), July 2018
📍 Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering
Anhui Polytechnic University (AHPU), July 2015

💼 Work & Research Experience

🔬 Research Interests:
- Product Innovative Design
- Intelligent Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Quality Control
- Product Modular Design Theory
- MADM, Risk Identification, Fuzzy Theory
📊 Projects Involved:
- Ministry of Science and Technology of China
- Natural Science Foundation of China (multiple projects on inverse design, function module partition)

📝 Selected Publications

📘 Advanced Engineering Informatics, 2023
📘 Journal of Engineering Design, 2022
📘 Soft Computing, 2023
📘 Symmetry, 2022
📘 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems
📘 Journal of Machine Design
📘 Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
📘 Conference on Frontiers of Design and Manufacturing (Accepted)

🏅 Achievements & Awards

🥇 Postgraduate National Scholarship
🥈 Undergraduate National Inspirational Scholarship
🏆 First-Class Graduate Scholarships at CUMT & AHPU
👏 Outstanding Student & Graduate of CUMT
💡 Founder of IE Association at CUMT
🗣️ 2nd Prize in PPT Speech Contest
🏭 Excellent Intern at Tianma Microelectronics
💬 Best Customer Satisfaction Intern at East China Institute of Optoelectronics

📑 Review & Patent Contributions

🧪 SCI/EI Journal Reviewer (Reviewed >16 manuscripts)
🛠️ 2 Utility Model Patents (1st Author)
🔬 4 Invention Patents (1st Author)

🎖️ Additional Honors & Qualities

👨‍🏫 Class Monitor, Department Director, Academic Secretary
🧠 Strong adaptability, teamwork, and learning ability
🏃‍♂️ Competed in National Half Marathons (2017, 2022)
🧮 Participant in Huawei Cup & Jiangsu Math Modeling Contests
📈 Proven personal growth and responsibility during Ph.D.

Publication Top Notes:

Selection method of design scheme for LCD products based on RA and DFMEA

Ms. Zijie Zheng, Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Zijie Zheng is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Computer Technology at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. She earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Network Engineering from Nanjing Agricultural University in 2023. His academic interests focus on computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and 3D visualization. Zijie has contributed to notable research in the field, co-authoring a journal article on 3D object selection using gaze and raycasting published in Computer Graphics Forum, and presenting a paper on 3D label layout with binocular optimization at the ACM SIGGRAPH Symposium on Interactive 3D Graphics and Games. He is skilled in a variety of programming languages including Java, C, Python, R, and SQL, and is proficient in LaTeX and database systems such as MySQL. Bilingual in Mandarin and English, Zijie demonstrates strong communication and technical skills across both academic and development environments.

🏅 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Zijie Zheng is a motivated and technically proficient young researcher specializing in Computer Technology, with a focus on 3D Graphics, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Eye-Tracking Interfaces. His academic trajectory, publication record, and technical skills reflect a strong research orientation and growing contribution to next-generation interaction technologies, making him a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🏆 Achievements

📄 Journal Publication:
Co-author of “Eyeexpand: A low-burden and accurate 3D object selection method with gaze and raycasting”, published in Computer Graphics Forum, 2025.

📚 Conference Presentation:
Co-author of “3D label layout with binocular optimization”, accepted at ACM SIGGRAPH Symposium on Interactive 3D Graphics and Games, Barcelona, Spain, 2025.