Francisco J. G. Silva – Robotics – Excellence in Research

Francisco J. G. Silva - Robotics - Excellence in Research

Polytechnic Institute of Porto - Portugal

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🎓 ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Francisco J. G. Silva is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive qualifications, including Habilitation, PhD, MSc, and BSc degrees. His educational background is complemented by a substantial career in both academic teaching and industrial research, bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical application.

đŸ›ïž UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION

Silva has served as an Associate Professor with Habilitation at ISEP – School of Engineering, Polytechnic of Porto (IPP), where he has been instrumental in shaping the mechanical engineering curriculum and directing the master’s degree program. He has also held significant administrative roles, including Director of the BSc Degree in Mechanical Engineering at ESEIG and Sub-Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department at ISEP.

📚 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

With over 300 papers published in prestigious journals such as ELSEVIER, SPRINGER, and MDPI, Silva's research encompasses a broad spectrum of topics within Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Industrial Engineering. His work has significantly contributed to advancements in advanced manufacturing processes, materials characterization, and additive manufacturing.

📝 BOOKS AND EDITORIAL WORK

Silva is a prolific author and editor, having published 16 books, including three written in 2023. He has contributed to numerous special issues as a Guest Editor for renowned journals, showcasing his expertise in various fields. His role as founder of the Journal of Coating Science and Technology further highlights his impact on the scientific community.

🌐 CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEES

He has been an active participant and leader in the international conference circuit, serving as General Chair of FAIM 2023 and a member of several scientific committees for conferences across the globe. His involvement in these conferences underscores his commitment to advancing the field through collaborative and innovative research.

🏆 RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS

Silva’s contributions to the field have been recognized with multiple accolades, including the Top Reviewer Awards from Publons and MDPI. He has also received Best Paper Awards and other honors, reflecting his esteemed position in the academic and research community.

🚀 CURRENT PROJECTS AND FUTURE INITIATIVES

Currently, Silva is leading the DRIVOLUTION project at ISEP, a research initiative focused on advanced manufacturing technologies, with a funding of 1.5 million euros. His ongoing projects and research efforts continue to drive advancements in mechanical engineering and materials science, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Calcium phosphate–calcium titanate composite coatings for orthopedic applications
Authors: J.E. Arce, A.E. Arce, Y. Aguilar, L. Yate, S. Moya, C. Rincón, O. Gutiérrez
Year: 2016
Journal: Ceramics International

Production and characterization of aluminum powder derived from mechanical saw chips and its processing through powder metallurgy
Authors: A.E.A.L.M. Rojas-Díaz, L.E. Verano-Jiménez, E. Muñoz-García, J. Esguerra-Arce
Year: 2019
Journal: Powder Technology

The evolution of the microstructure and properties of ageable Al-Si-Zn-Mg alloy during the recycling of milling chips through powder metallurgy
Authors: P.A. Pulido-Suårez, K.S. Uñate-Gonzålez, J.G. Tirado-Gonzålez, J. Esguerra-Arce
Year: 2020
Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology

Influence of the Al content on the in vitro bioactivity and biocompatibility of PVD Ti1−xAlxN coatings for orthopedic applications
Authors: A. Esguerra-Arce, J. Esguerra-Arce, L. Yate, C. Amaya, L.E. Coy, Y. Aguilar, et al.
Year: 2016
Journal: RSC Advances

Morteros geopolimericos reforzados con fibras de carbono basados en un sistema binario de un subproducto industrial
Authors: S. Bernal, J. Esguerra, J. Galindo, R.M. de Gutiérrez, E. Rodríguez, et al.
Year: 2009
Journal: Revista Latinoamericana de Metalurgia y Materiales

Fangyu Wu – Artificial Intelligence – Best Researcher Award

Fangyu Wu - Artificial Intelligence - Best Researcher Award

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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Fangyu Wu is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of computer science, specializing in deep learning, multi-modal learning, and intelligent data analysis. He is currently an Associate Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China, where he supervises PhD and Master's students focusing on innovative research topics such as multi-modal learning and deep learning for computer vision. His previous role included co-supervising PhD students at Zhejiang University, contributing to advancements in facial recognition and image-text retrieval.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dr. Wu's achievements have been recognized through several prestigious awards. He was named a Suzhou Youth Innovation Leading Talent in 2023 and won first prize at the 7th China Innovation Challenge for his project on intelligent tracking systems using infrared thermal imaging. Additionally, he received the Lotfi Zadeh Best Paper Award at ICMLC&ICWAPR 2017 and has been honored with the Outstanding Graduates award from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and National Encouragement Scholarships from China.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Fangyu Wu leads several high-impact research projects. These include “Intelligent Multimodal Data Analysis for Digital Twin Cities” under the Gusu Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talents Programme, and “Relational Modeling and Reasoning for Reliable Cross-Modal Retrieval” funded by the Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation. His projects also cover advanced topics such as distributed AI platforms for Metaverse scenarios and optimization software for injection molding processes.

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Wu has an extensive list of publications in top-tier conferences and journals. Notable works include papers on fine-grained image-text matching, relation-aware prototype networks, and pose-robust face recognition. His research has been featured at prestigious conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, and ICPR, showcasing his contributions to advancements in deep learning and computer vision.

CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION

In addition to his research, Fangyu Wu plays a vital role in organizing academic conferences. He served as the Publication Chair for the IEEE 17th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2022) and as General Co-Chair for the 5th International Symposium on Emerging Technologies for Education (SETE 2020). His involvement ensures the smooth execution of these events and contributes to the dissemination of cutting-edge research.

STUDENT SUPERVISION

Fangyu Wu is actively engaged in supervising students at both the PhD and Master’s levels. He currently supervises a PhD student at XJTLU focusing on multi-modal learning and has previously co-supervised a PhD student at Zhejiang University on deep learning for computer vision. His mentorship extends to six Master’s students at XJTLU and three at Zhejiang University, covering areas such as facial recognition and image-text retrieval.

COMPETITIONS AND RECOGNITION

Dr. Wu has achieved notable success in various competitions. His project on human motion recognition based on deep neural networks won third prize at the China First Smart Manufacturing and Big Data Innovation Competition. Additionally, his participation in competitions has been marked by significant awards, including the first prize in the China Innovation Challenge for his intelligent tracking system.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

  • Fine-grained Image-text Matching by Cross-modal Hard Aligning Network
    • Authors: Pan, Z., Wu, F., Zhang, B.
    • Year: 2023
    • Conference: IEEE Computer Society Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR)
    • Pages: 19275–19284
  • Knowledge-embedded Prompt Learning for Zero-shot Social Media Text Classification
    • Authors: Li, J., Chen, Q., Wang, W., Wu, F.
    • Year: 2023
    • Conference: IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP)
    • Pages: 222–224
  • Kernel Triplet Loss for Image-Text Retrieval
    • Authors: Pan, Z., Wu, F., Zhang, B.
    • Year: 2022
    • Conference: Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds
    • Article: e2093
  • FaceCaps for Facial Expression Recognition
    • Authors: Wu, F., Pang, C., Zhang, B.
    • Year: 2021
    • Conference: Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds
    • Article: e2021

Sabir Ali Changaz – Ambient Intelligence – Best Researcher Award

Sabir Ali Changaz - Ambient Intelligence - Best Researcher Award

Riphah Institute of System Engineering - Pakistan

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CURRENT ROLE AS DEPUTY CISO AT HQ NADRA PAKISTAN 🔒

Sabir Ali Changazi is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at HQ NADRA Pakistan. In this role, he strategizes security policies and procedures, oversees disaster recovery and business continuity planning, and supervises the Security Operations Center (SOC) platform. His leadership extends to managing the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) efforts, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), and Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) teams, ensuring robust data security and incident documentation.

SENIOR IT MANAGER AT DEFENSE DATA CENTRE đŸ–„ïž

From August 2020 to August 2024, Sabir was the Senior IT Manager at the Defense Data Centre, where he provided technical supervision for system engineers managing data center devices, storage, and networking equipment, including Cisco and Juniper products. He also served as an IT advisor, implementing IT and cybersecurity measures, showcasing his expertise in technical supervision and strategic IT management.

EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 🏆

Sabir's career is highlighted by several prestigious achievements. He secured 1st position in a foreign IT course in the USA, earning the Dexter Award for distinction at the US Cyber Centre of Excellence, Fort Gordon, Georgia. Additionally, he ranked 2nd in the BISE Bannu during the FSc Annual Examination and received the Presidential Award from the Government of Pakistan for top performance in the HSSC Examination from the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

SENIOR INFO SECURITY ENGINEER AT IT DIRECTORATE 🔐

Between April 2017 and July 2020, Sabir served as the Senior Info Security Engineer and Team Lead at the IT Directorate. His responsibilities included operating the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, managing the Security Operations Center (SOC), detecting and mitigating threats, and handling incident management and response, thereby strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture.

TEAM LEAD AT DEFENSE DATA CENTRE: NETWORKS & INFO SECURITY đŸ›Ąïž

From June 2014 to March 2017, Sabir was the Senior Network and Info Security Engineer and Team Lead at the Defense Data Centre. He managed and supervised technical resources for data center devices, storage, and networking equipment, focusing on routine operations and maintenance. His expertise with Cisco and Juniper technologies ensured the seamless operation and security of the data center infrastructure.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND LEADERSHIP đŸ’Œ

Sabir is known for his effective organizational skills, in-depth knowledge of networking technologies, and commitment to driving organizational success. His experience in IT project management, motivation, and guidance for both colleagues and clients has established him as a leader in his field, capable of tackling complex cybersecurity challenges and leading technical teams to success.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE 🚀

With a career marked by excellence in cybersecurity and network engineering, Sabir Ali Changazi is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field. His dedication to innovation, security, and leadership drives his ongoing efforts to enhance organizational resilience and protect critical information infrastructures.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

GA-based geometrically optimized topology robustness to improve ambient intelligence for future internet of things 2022 (15)

A GIS Architecture for Medical Disaster Management to Support Modern Healthcare Management System 2022 (2)

CARE: an efficient modelling for topology robustness of an IoT based healthcare network using Go-GA 2023 (1)

Optimization of network topology robustness in IoTs: A systematic review 2024

Military operations: Wireless sensor networks based applications to reinforce future battlefield command system 2020 (47)

Chandran – COMPUTER SCIENCE – Excellence in Research

Chandran - COMPUTER SCIENCE - Excellence in Research

AYYA NADAR JANAKI AMMAL COLLEGE - India

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ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND TENURE 🌟

Chandran's illustrious career at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College began in 1996 as a Lecturer, steadily progressing through various roles including Lecturer - Senior Scale, Assistant Professor - Selection Grade, and ultimately, as Associate Professor. His leadership acumen was further evidenced during his tenure as the Head of the institution from 2009 to 2012, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape and fostering a culture of excellence.

EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION 📚

Throughout his tenure, Chandran has been instrumental in driving educational initiatives and academic reforms. His involvement as a Member in the Board of Studies PG at Madurai Kamaraj University and his role as a Research Guide in Computer Guide underscore his commitment to enhancing the quality of education and research in the field of computer science.

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT 🏅

Chandran's expertise and scholarly contributions have earned him numerous accolades and recognition, including his role as a Reviewer for prestigious conferences and journals such as the International ASCIS Conference and Inderscience. Additionally, his engagements as a PhD External Examiner and as a member of doctoral committees highlight his stature as a respected authority in his field.

PIONEERING RESEARCH ENDEAVORS 🚀

At the forefront of research, Chandran's work on "Computational System Design and Analysis of Macromolecular DNA Nanotechnology using Data Mining, Granular Computing, and Swarm Intelligence" represents a pioneering effort in the intersection of computer science and nanotechnology. His multidisciplinary approach underscores his commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.

COMMITMENT TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE đŸ’Œ

Chandran's dedication to professional development and service is evident through his participation as a resource person in refresher courses and his role as the Staff Club Secretary at Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College. His engagement in various professional development programs and service roles reflects his commitment to the holistic development of the academic community.

INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCHOLARS đŸŒ±

As a mentor and educator, Chandran has played a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of scholars and researchers. His guidance and mentorship have empowered countless students to pursue their academic and professional aspirations, leaving an enduring legacy in the annals of academia.

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION 🌐

In summary, C P Chandran's contributions to academia, research, and education have left an indelible mark on the field of computer science. His visionary leadership, pioneering research endeavors, and unwavering commitment to excellence continue to shape the future of computer science education, inspiring generations of scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.

NOTABLE PUBLICATON

Chang Su – Computer application – Best Researcher Award

Chang Su - Computer application - Best Researcher Award

Ocean University of China - China 

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Chang Su's academic journey began at the Department of Information Science and Engineering at Ocean University of China. He showed promise from an early age, demonstrating a keen interest in computer applications. His pursuit of knowledge in this field laid the foundation for his future endeavors in academia and professional practice.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

In his professional journey, Chang Su has showcased significant expertise in computer applications. His involvement in the National Key R&D Program of China, collaborating with South China Aero Engine Factory 331, exemplifies his commitment to advancing intelligent manufacturing technologies. This experience has not only enriched his skill set but has also provided valuable insights into real-world applications of computer science.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Chang Su's research focus lies in intelligent manufacturing, a critical area within computer applications. His contributions to the National Key R&D Program of China, particularly in the manufacturing of aircraft engine casings and blades, highlight his dedication to advancing the field. His research endeavors aim to leverage computer applications to enhance efficiency and innovation in manufacturing processes.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Chang Su's participation in conferences like the IEICE conference and the HCII 2020 underscores his growing influence in the academic community. By publishing manuscripts in reputable venues, he has contributed to the dissemination of knowledge and fostered collaboration among researchers in the field of computer applications.

ACADEMIC CITES

Chang Su's research publications and contributions to prestigious conferences have garnered academic attention and citations. His work serves as a testament to his expertise and scholarly contributions in the domain of computer applications, further solidifying his reputation as a promising researcher in the field.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

As Chang Su continues his journey toward obtaining a Ph.D. in Computer Applications, his legacy lies in his dedication to advancing intelligent manufacturing technologies. Through his research, he aims to make significant contributions to the field, shaping the future of computer applications and its impact on various industries. His work will pave the way for continued innovation and progress in the realm of intelligent manufacturing.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Zinc-mineralized diatom biosilica/hydroxybutyl chitosan composite hydrogel for diabetic chronic wound healing 2024 (1)

The hierarchical porous structures of diatom biosilica-based hemostat: From selective adsorption to rapid hemostasis 2023 (7)

Diatom-Inspired Bionic Hydrophilic Polysaccharide Adhesive for Rapid Sealing Hemostasis 2023 (4)

PEG-mediated hybrid hemostatic gauze with in-situ growth and tightly-bound mesoporous silicon 2022 (4)