Yuntao Guo | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuntao Guo | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Yuntao Guo is an Associate Professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in advanced aerospace propulsion technology. He obtained his PhD from Beijing Institute of Technology and later pursued postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University before joining BIT. His research primarily focuses on electrical propulsion and rocket propulsion technology, with notable innovations in plasma generation and its wide-ranging applications. He has published 28 peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, with a total of 346 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting his growing academic influence. His contributions include pioneering plasma-based air disinfection systems that led to multiple authorized patents and recognition through the Patent Invention Innovation Award. In addition, he has advanced discharge technology for space micro-propulsion, successfully developing a low-power, modular micro-thruster prototype whose performance reaches internationally advanced standards. He is currently working on an engineering prototype, with plans for space verification in the near future. Dr. Guo has completed or is engaged in three funded research projects, holds four patents, and serves as a Junior Editorial Committee Member for Propulsion and Energy. He is also an active member of the Chinese Society of Astronautics and collaborates closely with Tsinghua University.

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Featured Publications

  • Study on the effect of gas injection hole radius on mixing and combustion in solid propellant ducted rockets based on total pressure distribution

  • Study on the aerodynamic effects on the excitation of the combustion flow field in solid rocket ramjet engines

  • Numerical study on the influence of inlet cover opening process on the stage transition performance of solid propellant ducted rockets

He Xue-Qin | Ornamental Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. He Xue-Qin | Ornamental Plants | Best Researcher Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Dr. Xueqin He is a distinguished researcher and faculty member at the College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China, with a strong academic focus on plant physiology, molecular biology, and horticultural crop improvement. Her research primarily explores the molecular mechanisms regulating flower color formation, stress physiology, and metabolic responses in horticultural plants, with Dianthus and potato as her major model systems. Over the past decade, she has made significant contributions to understanding anthocyanin biosynthesis, chalcone synthase gene regulation, karyotype analysis, and physiological adaptations of plants under abiotic stress conditions. She has authored 12 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals, which have collectively garnered over 220 citations, reflecting her influence in the field, and she maintains an h-index of 8, demonstrating both productivity and impact. Dr. He has successfully led and participated in several competitive research grants, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia, focusing on gene regulation in flower pigmentation, dormancy mechanisms in Gladiolus, and stress-response pathways in Dianthus. Her pioneering work provides theoretical and practical insights into ornamental plant breeding, stress tolerance, and horticultural innovation, contributing substantially to advancing sustainable horticulture and plant protection science.

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Featured Publications

  • Subcellular localization and prokaryotic expression of DchCHS1 and DchCHS3 from Dianthus chinensis, and their overexpression in tobacco

  • A G6P1E isomerase of sugar metabolism is involved in the flower colors of Dianthus chinensis

  • Characterization of three chalcone synthase-like genes in Dianthus chinensis

Yang zhang | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award-duplicate-1

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Dr. Saikat Biswas | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

IIT Roorkee | India

Dr. Saikat Biswas is an Indian chemical engineer and academic whose research primarily focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flow, and microfluidics, with a special emphasis on droplet dynamics including breakup, splitting, and the transition from dripping to jetting in complex microchannel geometries. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2016–2023), where his doctoral work investigated droplet breakup dynamics in confined microscale flows, and previously completed both his M.Tech and B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Agartala. Throughout his academic journey, he has published 14 documents, accumulating 41 citations and achieving an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing impact in the field. His contributions include both numerical and computational studies, such as two-dimensional and three-dimensional simulations of droplet splitting at T-junctions and multifurcating channels, investigations of flow-focusing geometries, and analyses of the role of viscosity ratio, surface tension, and channel design in influencing microfluidic droplet behaviour. Skilled in advanced tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, OpenFOAM, and MATLAB, he integrates computational methods with engineering applications to address fundamental and applied challenges. Recognized as hard-working, adaptable, and collaborative, Biswas continues to contribute to the advancement of microfluidics and multiphase flow research.

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Featured Publications

“Digital electronic based portable device for colorimetric quantification of ketones and glucose level in human urine”

“Droplet splitting in multifurcating microchannel: A three-dimensional numerical simulation study”

“3D simulation of dripping and jetting phenomena in a flow-focusing geometry”

“A computational study on transition mechanism of dripping to jetting flow in a flow focusing geometry”

“Influence of microchannel geometry on droplet breakup dynamics: A computational study”

Yang zhang | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yang zhang | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Yang Zhang is a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology. She earned her PhD in Control Science and Engineering from Southeast University and was a visiting researcher at the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, University of Technology Sydney. Her research focuses on face image and video super-resolution, face recognition, illumination normalization, and three-dimensional face reconstruction. She has published extensively in top journals and conferences such as IEEE TPAMI, IEEE TIP, and CVPR. A recipient of national and institutional scholarships, her work is widely recognized and cited by leading universities and industry labs worldwide.

Dr. Yang zhang | Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

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Education

  • Yang Zhang received her doctoral degree in Control Science and Engineering from Southeast University in Nanjing, China. During her doctoral studies, she gained international exposure as a visiting student at the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute, University of Technology Sydney, under the supervision of Professor Ivor W. Tsang. This academic journey provided her with a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced image processing methods.

Experience

  • Yang Zhang is currently a Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology. She has previously worked on research collaborations at the University of Technology Sydney, where she deepened her expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Her academic role has been complemented by her extensive publications in top journals and conferences, where her contributions have been recognized at the international level.

Awards and Recognition

  • Yang Zhang has been recognized for her academic excellence with prestigious scholarships. She received the China National Scholarship and the Nanjing Artificial Intelligence Project Scholarship, both awarded for her outstanding research and contributions to the field of computer vision. These awards highlight her dedication to innovation and her ability to contribute meaningfully to the global research community.

Skills and Expertise

  • Her skills lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and image processing. She specializes in designing and implementing deep learning architectures for face image super-resolution, video super-resolution, and face recognition under challenging conditions. Yang Zhang is skilled in integrating prior knowledge into deep learning frameworks to achieve robust feature representation, visual quality enhancement, and structural fidelity. She also demonstrates strong expertise in handling issues such as illumination normalization, pose variation, and occlusion restoration.

Research Focus 

  • Yang Zhang’s research is centered on advancing face image super-resolution, face recognition, and three-dimensional face reconstruction under extreme conditions. She has developed innovative models for illumination removal, non-local style transfer super-resolution, pose correction, and progressive restoration. Her work bridges deep learning with traditional image processing to address real-world challenges. Her contributions have set benchmarks in the field and are widely recognized and cited by leading academic institutions and industry research labs globally.

Publications

  • Recursive Copy and Paste GAN: Face Hallucination From Shaded Thumbnails
    Authors: Y Zhang, IW Tsang, Y Luo, C Hu, X Lu, X Yu
    Journal: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence

    Copy and Paste GAN: Face Hallucination From Shaded Thumbnails
    Authors: Y Zhang, IW Tsang, Y Luo, CH Hu, X Lu, X Yu
    Journal: Proceedings of the IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

    Face Hallucination With Finishing Touches
    Authors: Y Zhang, IW Tsang, J Li, P Liu, X Lu, X Yu
    Journal: IEEE Transactions on Image Processing

    IL-GAN: Illumination-invariant Representation Learning for Single Sample Face Recognition
    Authors: Y Zhang, C Hu, X Lu
    Journal: Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation

    Face Illumination Recovery for the Deep Learning Feature Under Severe Illumination Variations
    Authors: CH Hu, J Yu, F Wu, Y Zhang, XY Jing, XB Lu, P Liu
    Journal: Pattern Recognition

Conclusion

  • Yang Zhang is an accomplished researcher and academic whose work in face recognition and image processing has had significant impact on both academia and industry. Her innovative methods have pushed the boundaries of face image analysis under challenging conditions, earning her recognition in top international venues. With a strong academic background, prestigious awards, and active membership in leading professional societies, she continues to shape the future of computer vision through groundbreaking research and collaboration.

Changjing Wu | Natural Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changjing Wu | Natural Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Changjing Wu is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Translational Medicine, Zhoukou Normal University. He holds a doctoral degree in natural medicinal chemistry from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University and has previously worked in both industry and academia, including as an engineer at the Marine and Natural Medicine Research Center in Shandong. His research focuses on the discovery and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive natural compounds for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging-related conditions. He has published widely in international journals such as Molecules, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Scientific Reports, and Frontiers in Chemistry, and is credited with several national patents on novel therapeutic compounds. Wu is recognized for his expertise in natural product chemistry, translational medicine, and applied drug development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changjing Wu | Zhoukou Normal University | China

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Education

  • Changjing Wu pursued his academic journey with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. He completed his undergraduate studies in pharmaceutical marketing at Shenyang Pharmaceutical University. He then advanced his expertise with a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry at the Academy of Military Medical Sciences of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. Building on this foundation, he earned his doctoral degree in natural medicinal chemistry at Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, where he focused on the discovery and development of bioactive compounds from natural sources.

Experience

  • Changjing Wu has built a career that bridges both industry and academia. He began his professional path as an engineer at the Marine and Natural Medicine Research Center of Shandong International Biotechnology Park Development Co., Ltd., where he engaged in innovative drug discovery work. He then transitioned into academia at Zhoukou Normal University, Institute of Translational Medicine. Starting as a lecturer, he advanced to the role of associate professor, contributing to teaching, mentorship, and research leadership. His career reflects a consistent commitment to the exploration of bioactive natural products and their potential therapeutic applications.

Awards and Recognition

  • Wu has contributed significantly to the study of natural product chemistry, pharmacology, and translational medicine. He has served as co-corresponding author on multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals, including Molecules, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Scientific Reports, Journal of Molecular Endocrinology, and Frontiers in Chemistry. His works include studies on benzofuran derivatives, sodium danshensu, jujube extracts, phytohemagglutinin, and aspulvinones, showcasing the therapeutic potential of natural products against conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and aging-related decline.

Skills and Expertise

  • Changjing Wu possesses strong expertise in natural medicinal chemistry, with skills in isolation, structural identification, and bioactivity evaluation of natural compounds. His research is complemented by abilities in collaborative teamwork, project development, and scientific communication. His role as both a co-first and co-corresponding author in major publications demonstrates his skills in both leadership and scientific writing. Additionally, his success in patent development underscores his applied research capability and translational outlook.

Research Focus 

  • Wu’s research primarily centers on the discovery, structural modification, and pharmacological evaluation of natural compounds with therapeutic potential. His focus areas include cholinesterase inhibitors for neurodegenerative diseases, modulators of muscle metabolism, natural compounds for obesity and diabetes management, and bioactive molecules that promote longevity and stress resistance. By integrating chemistry with pharmacology, his work aims to develop novel therapeutic candidates from natural sources for modern healthcare needs.

Publications

  • Mulberroside A: A Multi-Target Neuroprotective Agent in Alzheimer’s Disease via Cholinergic Restoration and PI3K/AKT Pathway Activation
    Authors: Jin Li; Jiawen Wang; Yaodong Li; Jingyi Guo; Ziliang Jin; Shourong Qiao; Yunxia Zhang; Guoyin Li; Huazhen Liu; Changjing Wu
    Journal: Biology
    Year: 2025

    Benzofuran Derivatives from Cortex Mori Radicis and Their Cholinesterase-Inhibitory Activity
    Authors: Xiang Cui; Zehong Huang; Shanshan Deng; Yunxia Zhang; Guoyin Li; Lining Wang; Yanru Deng; Changjing Wu
    Journal: Molecules
    Year: 2024

    Downregulation of NEDD4L by EGFR Signaling Promotes the Development of Lung Adenocarcinoma
    Authors: Guoyin Li; Zewen Song; Changjing Wu; XiaoYan Li; Liping Zhao; Binghua Tong; Zhenni Guo; Meiqing Sun; Jin Zhao; Huina Zhang et al.
    Journal: Journal of Translational Medicine
    Year: 2022

    Butenolide Derivatives from Aspergillus terreus Selectively Inhibit Butyrylcholinesterase
    Authors: Xiang Cui; Shanshan Deng; Guoyin Li; Yunxia Zhang; Lining Wang; Changjing Wu; Yanru Deng
    Journal: Frontiers in Chemistry
    Year: 2022

    Aspulvinones Suppress Postprandial Hyperglycemia as Potent α-Glucosidase Inhibitors From Aspergillus terreus ASM-1
    Authors: Changjing Wu; Xiang Cui; Luzhen Sun; Jiajia Lu; Feng Li; Minghui Song; Yunxia Zhang; Xinqi Hao; Congkui Tian; Maoping Song; Xiaomeng Liu
    Journal: Frontiers in Chemistry
    Year: 2021

Conclusion

  • Changjing Wu has cultivated a career that combines rigorous training, academic leadership, and applied scientific innovation. His contributions span from fundamental natural product research to translational applications with real-world impact in drug development. Through his publications, patents, and teaching, he has established himself as a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of natural medicinal chemistry and translational medicine.

Li Zhong | Sepsis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Li Zhong | Sepsis | Best Researcher Award

Zhong Li is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor recognized for his expertise in integrating traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical practice. Honored in the National Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic Experience Inheritance program and selected as a high-level innovative talent of Guizhou Province, he has led national and provincial research projects, authored books and textbooks, and holds multiple patents. His work focuses on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, chronic conditions, and health management through classical traditional Chinese medicine theories. With extensive publications and clinical achievements, he continues to advance innovation and education in integrated medicine.

Mr. Li Zhong | Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | China

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Education

  • Zhong Li pursued a strong foundation in medicine, earning his degree as a Doctor of Medicine. Over the years, he has advanced his academic and clinical training, positioning himself as an Associate Professor and a supervisor for master’s degree candidates. His medical education integrates both traditional Chinese medicine and modern approaches, shaping his dual expertise in clinical practice and research

Experience

  • Zhong Li has developed a wide-ranging academic and professional career. He has led multiple research projects, including national, provincial, and university-level studies. His involvement extends to the authorship of books and textbooks, as well as holding several patents. His extensive publication record reflects his commitment to advancing medical science. Alongside his academic work, he actively applies traditional Chinese medicine theories in clinical practice, specializing in both respiratory and internal diseases.

Awards and Recognition

  • He has been recognized nationally and provincially for his academic contributions and clinical expertise. Zhong Li was honored in the Seventh National Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic Experience Inheritance program and was selected as part of the Eighth Batch of High-level Innovative Talents of Guizhou Province at the “Thousand” level. These recognitions highlight his influence as a medical scholar and practitioner in the field of integrated medicine.

Skills and Expertise

  • Zhong Li is proficient in treating respiratory system conditions such as colds, coughs, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using classical traditional Chinese medicine theories. He also demonstrates strong expertise in treating internal conditions including gastritis, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, dizziness, insomnia, and sub-health syndromes. His skills bridge both traditional and modern medical approaches, ensuring holistic care for patients

Research Focus 

  • His research is centered on the integration of traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical science. He explores therapeutic strategies for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, chronic conditions, and health management using classical medicine theories. His contributions emphasize innovation in medical practice, academic research, and knowledge transfer through patents and scholarly publications

Publications

  • Development and validation of the predictive scoring system for ninety-day mortality in critical ill patients with exertional heatstroke
    Authors: Jiali Cun; Li Zhong; Jingjing Ji; Yan Liu; Zhifeng Liu; Ming Wu
    Journal: Renal Failure

    Persistent thrombocytopaenia as an independent risk factor for twenty-eight-day mortality and multiorgan failure in exertional heatstroke: a retrospective study of two hundred seventeen patients
    Authors: Li Zhong; Yan Liu; Conglin Wang; Zheying Liu; Lei Su; Zhifeng Liu; Ming Wu
    Journal: International Journal of Hyperthermia

    Machine learning-based transcriptomic analysis identifies candidate genes in sepsis-induced coagulopathy and explores the immunomodulatory potential of baicalein
    Authors: Lifang Mu; Yuxue Zhang; Tingting Yuan; Dingshun Zhang; Zhifeng Liu; Ming Wu; Li Zhong
    Journal: Human Genomics

    Serum procalcitonin levels are associated with rhabdomyolysis following exertional heatstroke: an over ten-year intensive care survey
    Authors: Li Zhong; Feifei Shuai; Conglin Wang; Lipeng Han; Zhifeng Liu; Ming Wu
    Journal: World Journal of Emergency Medicine

    Risk factors for brain injury in patients with exertional heatstroke: a five-year experience
    Authors: Li Zhong; Ming Wu; Zhe-Ying Liu; Yan Liu; Zhi-Feng Liu
    Journal: Chinese Journal of Traumatology

Conclusion

  • Zhong Li embodies the blend of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical science. His achievements in research, publications, patents, and clinical applications establish him as a leader in integrated medicine. Through his dedication to education, innovation, and patient care, he continues to shape advancements in both academic and clinical fields.

Xiaoyan Bai | Nephrology | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Xiaoyan Bai | Nephrology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor Xiaoyan Bai is a Professor of Nephrology at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital and Southern Medical University, where she also serves as Vice Dean of the Graduate School at Guangdong Medical University. She earned her medical and doctoral degrees in Pathology and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the United States. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of diabetic nephropathy, podocyte injury, and renal fibrosis, with a strong emphasis on translating discoveries into therapeutic strategies. She has published widely in high-impact journals, received provincial recognition for scientific advancement, and leads multiple national research projects while mentoring future scholars.

Prof. Dr. Xiaoyan Bai | Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital | China

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Education

  • Professor Xiaoyan Bai holds both a Doctor of Medicine and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology. She further advanced her academic journey by completing postdoctoral training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the United States. Her strong educational foundation in clinical and molecular medicine has guided her research in nephrology, particularly in the fields of diabetic kidney disease and renal fibrosis.

Experience

  • She currently serves as a Professor of Nephrology at Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital and Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, affiliated with Southern Medical University. In addition, she holds the position of Vice Dean at the Graduate School of Guangdong Medical University. Beyond her academic appointments, she actively engages in leading and supervising doctoral students while managing key national and provincial research projects. Her experience is also enriched through collaborations with international institutions, such as UT Southwestern Medical Center, and through her involvement in peer review for leading journals.

Awards and Recognition

  • Professor Bai has been recognized with significant scientific honors, including the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Advancement from Guangdong Province. This award highlights her impactful contributions to understanding the mechanisms underlying diabetic nephropathy and kidney fibrosis.

Skills and Expertise

  • She possesses expertise in experimental pathology, molecular biology, and translational nephrology research. Her skills extend to leading large-scale research projects, supervising postgraduate training, and publishing in high-impact international journals. Additionally, she has experience in industry collaborations, patent development, and academic writing. Her editorial contributions and peer-review activities for international journals also demonstrate her critical evaluation skills and leadership in the field of kidney disease research.

Research Focus 

  • Her primary research interests center on the molecular mechanisms of diabetic nephropathy, podocyte injury, renal tubulointerstitial fibrosis, and hypertensive kidney damage. She explores novel therapeutic pathways and potential drug targets, with a strong emphasis on bridging molecular mechanisms to clinical treatment strategies.

Publications

  • Flot2 protects against podocyte injury by maintaining the stability of synaptopodin in diabetic nephropathy,  Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental, 2025

  • Effectiveness and safety of finerenone in membranous nephropathy patients: a retrospective, real-world study, International Urology and Nephrology, 2025

  • The roles and functions of TMEM protein family members in cancers, cardiovascular and kidney diseases (Review), [Journal not shown in preview], 2025

  • Single-Cell Dissection of the Biological Function and Molecular Features Underlying the Micropeptide LSMEM1 in Kidney, Advanced Science, 2025

  • Single-cell transcriptome atlas in C57BL/6 mice encodes morphological phenotypes in the aging kidneys, BMC Nephrology, 2024

Conclusion

  • Professor Xiaoyan Bai stands out as a visionary leader in nephrology whose research has advanced the understanding of diabetic nephropathy, renal fibrosis, and kidney injury mechanisms. Her combination of scientific innovation, impactful publications, and commitment to mentorship and collaboration makes her a strong contender for the Research for Outstanding Scientist Award. With her continued focus on translational medicine and international engagement, she is well-positioned to shape the future of kidney disease research and improve patient outcomes worldwide.