Kangkang Sun | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Kangkang Sun | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Harbin Institute of Technology | China

Kangkang Sun is an accomplished researcher and master supervisor whose work advances security control, intelligent systems, and artificial intelligence for cyber-physical and aerospace applications. With an h-index of 16, over 41 published documents, and more than 3,547 citations, he has built a strong academic record grounded in rigorous research and impactful scholarship. Dr. Sun earned his PhD in Control Science and Engineering and later gained international experience as a visiting scholar at Politecnico di Milano and a research associate at City University of Hong Kong. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Associate Researcher at the Harbin Institute of Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. His research focuses on secure control of cyber-physical systems, intelligent and adaptive control, reinforcement learning, deep learning, autonomous spacecraft/robot control, and interpretability in AI. He has published extensively in top-tier IEEE journals, with several papers recognized as ESI highly cited papers. His professional impact is further reflected through editorial board roles, associate editorships, and service in IEEE and IFAC technical committees. A recipient of multiple awards, including recognition among Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists, his work continues to contribute significantly to the fields of control engineering and artificial intelligence.

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Sun, K., Zheng, Q., & Jin, R. (2025). Secure control for spacecraft relative dual quaternion systems with denial-of-service attacks. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems.

Sun, K., & Zhang, X. (2024). Security control for cyber-physical systems with optimal dynamic stealthy actuator attacks. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 22, 8925–8936.

Sun, K., Liu, L., Qiu, J., & Feng, G. (2021). Fuzzy adaptive finite-time fault-tolerant control for strict-feedback nonlinear systems. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 29(4), 786–796.

Sun, K., Mou, S., Qiu, J., Wang, T., & Gao, H. (2019). Adaptive fuzzy control for non-triangular structural stochastic switched nonlinear systems with full state constraints. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 27(8), 1587–1601.

Sun, K., Guo, R., & Qiu, J. (2022). Fuzzy adaptive switching control for stochastic systems with finite-time prescribed performance. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(9), 9922–9930.

Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

CCS University | India

Professor Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj is a distinguished zoologist with over 35 years of research experience, recognized for his pioneering work in photoperiodism, seasonal breeding, light color, and intensity effects in birds. Currently serving as a Professor of Zoology, he has contributed extensively to avian chronobiology and environmental physiology, with 89 research papers, multiple book articles, and proceedings. He has supervised numerous M.Phil. scholars and Ph.D. researchers, led more than 10 major research projects, and secured substantial funding from DBT, SERB, UGC, CSIR, DST, and State Government of U.P. His international exposure includes prestigious INSA Exchange Fellowships, and he has represented India at major global conferences such as the International Ornithological Congress and International Chronobiology meetings. Recognized with honors like the FAEB Fellowship, Research Excellence Award, Rashtriya Gaurav Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award, he has also organized major scientific symposia and workshops at national and international levels. His research continues to advance understanding of avian physiology, biological rhythms, cognition under light pollution, and environmental influences on animal biology.

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Gupta, B. K., Sarkar, U. K., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Pal, A. (2011). Condition factor, length–weight and length–length relationships of an endangered fish Ompok pabda (Hamilton 1822) (Siluriformes: Siluridae) from the River Gomti. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 27(3), 962–964.

Batra, T., Malik, I., Prabhat, A., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Kumar, V. (2020). Sleep in unnatural times: Illuminated night negatively affects sleep and associated hypothalamic gene expressions in diurnal zebra finches. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 287(1928), 20192952.

Mishra, I., Bhardwaj, S. K., Malik, S., & Kumar, V. (2017). Concurrent hypothalamic gene expression under acute and chronic long days: Implications for initiation and maintenance of photoperiodic response in migratory songbirds. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 439, 81–94.

Gupta, B. K., Sarkar, U. K., & Bhardwaj, S. K. (2012). Assessment of habitat quality with relation to fish assemblages in an impacted river of the Ganges basin, northern India. The Environmentalist, 32(1), 35–47.

Kumar, J., Malik, S., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Rani, S. (n.d.). Bright light at night alters the perception of daylength in Indian weaver bird (Ploceus philippinus). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative… (details incomplete—please share year, volume, pages for full APA format).

Yong-Liang Xiong | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Yong-Liang Xiong | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Innovation Award

Huazhong university of science and technology | China

Mr.Yongliang Xiong is a distinguished Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, recognized for his impactful contributions to applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing from the University of Bordeaux, France, followed by academic appointments that led to his professorship in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at HUST. His international experience includes a visiting scholarship at Duke University, strengthening global collaborations and interdisciplinary advancements. Xiong’s notable achievements include developing a multi-physics simulation framework for ignition transients in solid rocket motors, advancing predictive modeling capabilities in aerospace applications. His editorial service for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics and active participation in professional societies highlight his leadership in the field. His research interests encompass CFD, mechanics, high-performance computing, and multi-physics coupling. His continued innovations, scholarly influence, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge reinforce his standing as a leading researcher driving excellence in computational and aerospace sciences.

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Featured Publications

Duan, J., Xiong, Y., & Yang, D. (2020). Study on the effect of multiple spiral fins for improved phase change process. Applied Thermal Engineering, 169, 114966.

Yang, D., Xiong, Y. L., & Guo, X. F. (2017). Drag reduction of a rapid vehicle in supercavitating flow. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 9(1), 35–44.

Xiong, Y. L., Bruneau, C. H., & Kellay, H. (2013). A numerical study of two-dimensional flows past a bluff body for dilute polymer solutions. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 196, 8–26.

Meuel, T., Xiong, Y. L., Fischer, P., Bruneau, C. H., Bessafi, M., & Kellay, H. (2013). Intensity of vortices: From soap bubbles to hurricanes. Scientific Reports, 3(1), 3455.

Xiong, Y. L., Bruneau, C. H., & Kellay, H. (2010). Drag enhancement and drag reduction in viscoelastic fluid flow around a cylinder. Europhysics Letters, 91(6), 64001.

Rongliang Liu | Social Sciences | Young Innovator Award

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Mr. Rongliang Liu | Social Sciences | Young Innovator Award

Shaanxi Normal University | China

Dr. Liu Rongliang is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work bridges physical geography, geomorphology, and art aesthetics, with a strong focus on the emerging theory of “Wind–Sand Geomorphic Landscape and Its Aesthetic Theory.” With an academic foundation rooted in oil painting at Chongqing University, where he completed both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he later expanded his scholarly pathway through doctoral training that synergized artistic insight with geographical science. His research explores aeolian landforms, desert landscapes, and human–environment interactions through both scientific analysis and aesthetic interpretation. Dr. Liu has published influential work in internationally indexed journals, including Landscape Research, with growing citation counts-0, an increasing h-index-0, and document-2. He has contributed to book chapters, creative research outputs, and innovative studies merging visual art with Earth surface processes. His experience includes research project participation, academic collaborations, and contributions to aesthetic geography. His research interests span aeolian geomorphology, landscape aesthetics, environmental art theory, and interdisciplinary design. Recognized for advancing cross-domain knowledge, he continues to develop theoretical frameworks and visual methodologies that inspire new understandings of desert systems. His career reflects a commitment to innovation, scholarly excellence, and expanding the dialogue between geography and art.

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Liu, R., Dong, Z., Shi, J., & Wang, J. (2025). Aesthetic characteristics of aeolian landforms. Landscape Research. Advance online publication.

Jalil Jamali | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jalil Jamali | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Jalil Jamali is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Islamic Azad University. His teaching spans undergraduate (Mechanics of Materials, Statics, Dynamics, Vibrations), master’s (Theory of Plates & Shells, Elasticity, Elastodynamics, Advanced Mathematics I, Vehicle Dynamics) and doctoral-level (Advanced Mathematics II) courses. His research interests centre on Vibrations, Dynamics, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM). Over the years, he has authored multiple papers in these areas. Through his publications, he contributes to advancing methods in dynamic analysis and NDT for graded materials. He also guides students and cultivates a rigorous learning environment through both theoretical and applied courses. His experience as educator and researcher enables bridging fundamentals (mechanics and mathematics) with advanced topics (elasticity, dynamics, FGM, NDT), positioning him as a versatile scholar. His work continues to attract citations, reflecting growing recognition in his field.

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Featured Publications

Shoghl, S. N., Jamali, J., & Moraveji, M. K. (2016). Electrical conductivity, viscosity, and density of different nanofluids: An experimental study. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 74, 339–346.

Behzad, M., Alvandi, M., Mba, D., & Jamali, J. (2013). A finite element-based algorithm for rubbing induced vibration prediction in rotors. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 332(21), 5523–5542.

Mousavi, S. F., Hashemabadi, S. H., & Jamali, J. (2020). Calculation of geometric flow profile correction factor for ultrasonic flow meter using semi-3D simulation technique. Ultrasonics, 106, 106165.

Rajabi, M., Ahmadian, M. T., & Jamali, J. (2015). Acoustic scattering from submerged laminated composite cylindrical shells. Composite Structures, 128, 395–405.

Goharkhah, M., Ashjaee, M., & Jamali, J. (2016). Experimental investigation on heat transfer and hydrodynamic behavior of magnetite nanofluid flow in a channel with recognition of the best models for transport properties. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 68, 582–592.

Mozhgan Sepahvandian | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mozhgan Sepahvandian | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Lorestan University | Iran

Dr. Mozhgan Sepahvandian is an accomplished inorganic chemist whose academic journey reflects a strong commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary research. With a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, she has built expertise in advanced material synthesis, coordination compounds, and catalytic systems while contributing to both theoretical and experimental chemistry. Has published 3 peer-reviewed journal papers indexed in major scientific databases, accumulating citations- 0, documents- 3, and an h-index-0 that reflect her growing impact in the field. With 10 completed or ongoing research projects, her work spans functional materials, green chemistry, and nanostructured inorganic systems. Her research interests include inorganic synthesis, materials chemistry, photocatalysis, and the development of sustainable chemical processes. In addition to academic research, she actively engages in institutional collaborations and contributes to the scientific community through knowledge sharing and collaborative initiatives. She has participated in various academic activities, technical discussions, and research-driven initiatives that strengthen the bridge between chemistry and applied sciences. Dr. Sepahvandian’s dedication to innovation, high-quality research, and continuous professional development underscores her role as an emerging researcher in inorganic chemistry. Looking ahead, she aims to expand her contributions to advanced materials and environmentally friendly chemical applications, supporting scientific progress and societal benefit.

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Sepahvandian, M., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Computational study of dacarbazine–amino acid interactions. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics.

Sepahvandian, M., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Exploring limonene adsorption on magnesium and selenium doped AlP nanosheets: A DFT study. Computational Condensed Matter.

Sepahvandian, M., Abd Al-Aama, Z. M., Al-Masoudi, H. Q., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Theoretical investigation of optical properties of adducts of Aun and Cun (n = 1–3) with free base porphyrins. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia.