Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Elsayed | Machine learning Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Elsayed | Machine learning Awards | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Elsayed, Beni-suef university, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Ead is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computing and Information at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia, with over 15 years of experience in digital business transformation, data science, and applied research. He holds a Ph.D. in Computers and Informatics from Menoufia University, Egypt, where he focused on privacy-preserving techniques in social networks. Throughout his career, Dr. Ead has developed expertise in business intelligence, data mining, machine learning, cloud computing, and big data analytics, and he is SAS-certified in multiple disciplines, including machine learning and visual analytics. His research interests span social network analysis, distributed databases, precision medicine, and cybersecurity. He has served in various academic roles across prominent Egyptian institutions and has co-supervised doctoral and master’s research in genetics, AI, and privacy in healthcare. A dedicated peer reviewer for renowned journals such as Springer Nature and Inderscience, Dr. Ead is also an active contributor to academic conferences and international workshops. Beyond academia, he is a technology enabler, STEM judge, and entrepreneur, with projects focused on sustainable agriculture and digital innovation.

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βœ… Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Ead

Dr. Waleed Mahmoud Ead is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, given his exceptional combination of research depth, academic leadership, interdisciplinary engagement, and societal impact. His qualifications are supported by the following key strengths

πŸŽ“ Education

  • πŸ₯‡β€―2004: B.Sc. (Honor) in Information and Technology Systems – Zagazig University, Egypt

  • πŸ“šβ€―2012: M.Sc. in Computers and Informatics – Menoufia University, Egypt
    β€ƒβ€ƒπŸ“˜ Thesis: “Developing an Intelligent Technique in Web Mining”

  • πŸŽ“β€―2018: Ph.D. in Computers and Informatics – Menoufia University, Egypt
    β€ƒβ€ƒπŸ“— Thesis: “Privacy Preserving in Social Networks”

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Academic Work Experience

  • πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦β€―2024–Present: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Computing and Information – Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2022–2023: Assistant Professor, CSIT – Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2018–2022: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Computers & AI – Beni-Suef University

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2015–2018: Lecturer Associate, Faculty of Information Technology – MUST University

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2014: Lecturer Associate, Faculty of Computers & Information – Beni-Suef University

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2012: Lecturer Associate, CSC – October 6 University

  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬β€―2006–2012: Teaching Assistant, CSC – October 6 University

πŸ† Achievements & Honors

  • 🧠 SAS Certified: Machine Learning, Visual Analytics, Business Planning

  • πŸ’‘ Developed systems for international conferences

  • 🌍 Peer Reviewer for top journals & publishers (Inderscience, Springer, EAI, etc.)

  • 🧬 Co-supervisor for Ph.D. and Master’s students in AI, bioinformatics, and precision medicine

  • πŸ₯‡ Honor degree in B.Sc.

  • πŸ‘©β€βš– STEM Judge: INTEL ISEF & Graduation Projects

  • πŸ’Ό Speaker and participant in events by DAAD, UNESCO, Microsoft, SAS, Oracle

  • 🌱 Founder of IGreen (Intelligent Adaptive Environmental Farm)

  • πŸš€ Participated in entrepreneurship programs (Start Egypt, Flat6Labs)

  • 🧭 Bridging analytics and IT knowledge for social development

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

An Optimized Hierarchal Cluster Formation Approach for Management of Smart Cities

ODCS: On-Demand Hierarchical Consistent Synchronization Approach for the IoT

A General Cyber Hygiene Approach for Financial Analytical Environment

Feedforward Deep Learning Optimizer-based RNA-Seq Women’s cancers Detection with a hybrid Classification Models for Biomarker Discovery

Semantic Sentiment Classification for COVID-19 Tweets Using Universal Sentence Encoder

Automated Prediction of Employee Attrition Using Ensemble Model Based on Machine Learning Algorithms

Dr. Shuaa Alharbi | Deep learning Awards | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Shuaa Alharbi | Deep learning Awards | Women Researcher AwardΒ 

Dr. Shuaa Alharbi, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia

Shuaa S. Alharbi is an Assistant Professor at the College of Computer Science, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Qassim University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Durham University, UK. Her research expertise lies in machine learning, deep learning, and image processing, particularly in the biomedical domain. She specializes in developing novel deep learning architectures and techniques for analyzing medical images to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Her work focuses on curvilinear structure extraction and bioimage informatics, and she has published impactful research in esteemed journals, including Signal, Image and Video Processing and Methods. Dr. Alharbi has also contributed extensively to academic committees, curriculum development, and postgraduate supervision, reflecting her dedication to education and research excellence.

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Β Suitability for the Women Researcher Award

Dr. Shuaa S. Alharbi has demonstrated substantial contributions in computer science, with a focus on machine learning, image processing, and medical image analysis. Her research is interdisciplinary, addressing key challenges in the fields of bioimage informatics, medical diagnostics, and AI-based deep learning applications. These align with global priorities in health technology and AI-driven innovation.

πŸŽ“ Education

  • B.Sc. in Computer Science (2007)
    πŸ“ Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science (2014)
    πŸ“ Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science (2020)
    πŸ“ Durham University, United Kingdom
    πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Specialization: Bioimage Informatics, Machine Learning, and Image Processing

πŸ’Ό Work Experience

  • Teaching Assistant (2008-2016)
    πŸ“ Qassim University – College of Computer Science
  • Lecturer (2016-2020)
    πŸ“ Qassim University – College of Computer Science
  • Assistant Professor (2020–Present)
    πŸ“ Qassim University – College of Computer Science
  • Administrative Roles:
    • E-Content Supervisor (2020-2022)
    • IT Department Coordinator (2020-2022)
    • Member of various academic and examination committees

πŸ† Achievements, Awards, and Honors

  • Published Research:
    • πŸ“˜ Sequential Graph-Based Extraction of Curvilinear Structures (2019)
      πŸ”— Signal, Image, and Video Processing Journal
    • πŸ“˜ The Multiscale Top-Hat Tensor (2019)
      πŸ”— Methods Journal
  • Research Contributions:
    🌟 Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and medical image processing
    🌟 Development of novel architectures for analyzing curvilinear structures in biological and medical images
  • Committee Memberships:
    πŸ… Standing Committees in the Scientific Council (2023-2024)
  • Supervision:
    πŸŽ“ Postgraduate Supervisor at the College of Computer Science

🌟 Areas of Interest

  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning πŸ€–
  • Medical Image Analysis πŸ₯
  • Computer Graphics and Signal Processing 🎨

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

Arabic Speech Recognition: Advancement and Challenges

Date Fruit Detection and Classification Based on Its Variety Using Deep Learning Technology

Exploring the Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dental Image Detection: A Systematic Review

E-DFu-Net: An efficient deep convolutional neural network models for Diabetic Foot Ulcer classification

Integration of machine learning bi-modal engagement emotion detection model to self-reporting for educational satisfaction measurement

Prof. Jin Ho Suh | Deep Neural Network Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jin Ho Suh | Deep Neural Network Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jin Ho Suh, Pukyong National University, South Korea

Dr. Jin-Ho Suh is a distinguished professor and expert in robotics, currently leading the Field Robotics Laboratory (FRLab) within the Major of Mechanical System Engineering at Pukyong National University, South Korea. With a Ph.D. in Control Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, and over two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Suh has significantly contributed to the fields of robotics and mechanical systems. He has held prominent roles, including Director of the Institute of Control, Robotics, and Systems, and is a Senior Member of IEEE. His leadership extends to national initiatives as the Chairman of the National Core Technology Committee for Robotics in South Korea and as an expert member of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Prof. Jin-Ho Suh

Prof. Jin-Ho Suh, a distinguished researcher in the field of robotics and control engineering, holds a Ph.D. in Control Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and currently serves as a professor at Pukyong National University in South Korea. His extensive academic and professional experience, combined with significant contributions to the field, makes him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Control Engineering
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan (Dec 1998 – Mar 2002)
  • Master of Engineering
    Graduate School of Engineering, Pukyong National University, South Korea (Mar 1996 – Feb 1998)
  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
    Hanyang University, South Korea (Mar 1989 – Feb 1993)

Work Experience πŸ› οΈ

  • Professor (Sep 2018 – Present)
    Major of Mechanical System Engineering, Pukyong National University
  • Senior Member (Nov 2022 – Present)
    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Director
    • Institute of Control, Robotics, and Systems (Jan 2022 – Present)
    • Korean Society for Precision and Engineering (Jan 2020 – Present)
    • Korea Robotics Society (Jan 2018 – Present)
    • Korean Society for Power System Engineering (Jan 2017 – Present)
  • Chairman of the National Core Technology Committee (Robot) (Nov 2017 – Present)
    Korean Association for Industrial Technology Security
  • Expert Member (Jan 2021 – Present)
    Presidential Advisory Council on Science & Technology, South Korea
  • Adjunct Professor (Dec 2013 – Aug 2018)
    Department of Mechanical Engineering, POSTECH
  • Director of R&D Division (Apr 2006 – Aug 2018)
    Korea Institute of Robotics and Convergence Technology (KIRO)
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow (Jun 2003 – Feb 2006)
    National Research Laboratory, Dong-A University

Achievements πŸ†

  • Patents
    • 28 patents (7 international PCT)
  • Publications
    • 14 papers in international journals (13 SCI)
    • 23 papers in domestic journals (15 SCOPUS)
    • 15 papers in international conferences
    • 60 papers in domestic conferences

Awards and Honors 🌟

  • Director Roles in Leading Engineering Societies
    • Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
    • Korea Robotics Society
    • Korean Society for Precision and Engineering
  • Presidential Advisory Council Member
    • Significant contributions to national robotics and precision engineering strategies.
  • Chairman, National Core Technology Committee (Robot)
    • Recognized leader in industrial robotics technology and security.

PublicationΒ Top Notes

Artificial Neural Network for Glider Detection in a Marine Environment by Improving a CNN Vision Encoder

Development of a Multi-Robot System for Pier Construction

Model-Free RBF Neural Network Intelligent-PID Control Applying Adaptive Robust Term for Quadrotor System

Development of Fishcake Gripping and Classification Automation Process Based on Suction Shape Transformation Gripper

Estimation and Control of a Towed Underwater Vehicle with Active Stationary and Low-Speed Maneuvering Capabilities

Adaptive Robust RBF-NN Nonsingular Terminal Sliding Mode Control Scheme for Application to Snake Robot’s Head for Image Stabilization

Development of Recovery System for Underwater Glider

Prof. Catalin Dumitrescu | Artificial Intelligence Awards | Excellence in Research

Prof. Catalin Dumitrescu | Artificial Intelligence Awards | Excellence in Research

Prof. Catalin Dumitrescu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania

Dr. Cătălin Dumitrescu is an Associate Professor and R&D Scientific Adviser specializing in Computing and Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Electronics & Telecommunications, Transportation Engineering Faculty, University Politehnica of Bucharest (UPB), Romania. With a Ph.D. in Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning from UPB, he possesses extensive expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital signal processing, particularly in applications related to defense, cybersecurity, and multimedia security. Dr. Dumitrescu has over 20 years of R&D experience in the defense industry, including roles in machine learning systems for IMINT & SIGINT. He is also a certified expert in Critical Infrastructure Risk Management and Competitive Intelligence.

 

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research: Dr. Catalin Dumitrescu

Dr. Catalin Dumitrescu exemplifies excellence in research through his extensive expertise, academic credentials, professional experience, and impactful contributions in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Digital Signal Processing, particularly in applications for defense, transportation, and security.

Education

πŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Digital Signal Processing & Machine Learning – University Politehnica of Bucharest.
πŸ“œ Engineering Degree in Signal and Image Processing – Transportation Engineering Faculty, UPB.
πŸŽ“ Postgraduate Degree in International Business & Economics – Bucharest University of Economic Studies.
πŸ“‘ Certified Expert in:

  • Critical Infrastructure Risk Management ⚠️
  • Competitive Intelligence 🧠

Professional Experience

πŸ”Ή 2015 – Present: Associate Professor, R&D Adviser in AI & Computing, UPB.
πŸ”Ή 2018 – Present: R&D Consultant, SOLIDUS AI TECH.
πŸ”Ή 2015 – 2018: Software Systems Architect, UTI GROUP.
πŸ”Ή 1995 – 2015: R&D Military Officer, Defense Advanced Technology Institute.
πŸ”Ή 1986 – 1995: Electronics Engineer, Transport Research Institute.

πŸ’‘ Career Highlights:

  • 20+ years of experience in Machine Learning, AI, and Cyber Defence.
  • Expertise in IMINT & SIGINT for the defence sector πŸ›‘οΈ.
  • Development of advanced algorithms and software architecture for signal processing and AI systems.

Research Interests

πŸ” Core Areas:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning πŸ€–
  • Digital Signal Processing πŸ“‘
  • Neural Networks for Audio & Image Analysis πŸŽ§πŸ–ΌοΈ
  • Cyber Security & Forensics πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ
  • Cognitive Radio Systems πŸ“»

πŸ” Specialized Focus:

  • Deep Learning for object detection and classification πŸ–₯️
  • Brain-Computer Interfaces 🧠
  • EEG, EKG, and EMG signal analysis πŸ“Š
  • Cryptography & Multimedia Security πŸ”’

Teaching Expertise

πŸ“š Courses include:

  • Cyber Security & Defence πŸ”
  • Digital Image Processing πŸ“·
  • Real-Time Signal Processing ⏱️
  • Multimedia Forensics and Security πŸŽ₯

Publication top Notes:

Fuzzy logic for intelligent control system using soft computing applications

CITED:61

Development of an acoustic system for UAV detection

CITED:60

Using brain-computer interface to control a virtual drone using non-invasive motor imagery and machine learning

CITED:21

Aircraft trajectory tracking using radar equipment with fuzzy logic algorithm

CITED:21

Internal Auditing & Risk Management, No. 4 (56)

CITED:17

Monitoring system with applications in road transport

CITED:17

Mr. Heng Luo | Machine Learning Awards | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Heng Luo | Machine Learning Awards | Young Scientist AwardΒ 

Mr. Heng Luo, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Heng Luo is a distinguished researcher and PhD candidate at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializing in the Institute of Textiles and Clothing since January 2021. His academic journey is marked by diverse and rich experiences across several prestigious institutions. Heng holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, completed in 2013, followed by another Master’s degree from the same institution in 2016, focusing on the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Additionally, he earned an MSc from the University of Warwick’s Manufacturing Group. Heng’s research interests span across smart hardware, artificial intelligence, flexible devices, robotics, signal processing, cloud computing, and edge computing. His dedication to advancing technology is reflected in his active memberships with the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the IEEE, where he also contributes as a member of the Young Professionals group. His contributions to the field are recognized on platforms such as SciProfiles and ORCID, showcasing his commitment to connecting research and researchers worldwide. Heng Luo’s work exemplifies the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge and innovative thinking, driving forward the frontiers of technology and engineering

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Education:

  • πŸŽ“ PhD, The Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong (2021 – Present)
  • πŸŽ“ MSc, Warwick Manufacturing Group, The University of Warwick, Coventry, West Midlands, UK (2013 – 2016)
  • πŸŽ“ MSc, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong (2013 – 2016)
  • πŸŽ“ Master Degree, Electronic Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (2012 – 2013)
  • πŸŽ“ Bachelor Degree, Electronic Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China (2008 – 2012)

Membership and Service:

  • πŸ›οΈ Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Hong Kong, UK (2021 – Present)
  • 🌐 Member, IEEE, Hong Kong, NY, US (2021 – Present)
  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» Young Professionals, IEEE, Hong Kong, NY, US (2021 – Present)

Work Experience

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Publication top Notes:

Integrated Wearable System for Monitoring Skeletal Muscle Force of Lower Extremities

Evaluating and Modeling the Degradation of PLA/PHB Fabrics in Marine Water

Ionic Hydrogel for Efficient and Scalable Moisture‐Electric Generation

Article identification method and device based on machine learning

Observer-based control of discrete-time fuzzy positive systems with time delays

Observer-based control of discrete-time fuzzy positive systems with time delays

Stability analysis of discrete-time fuzzy positive systems with time delays

Method for generating multi-input multi-output over-horizon (MIMO-OTH) radar waveforms based on digital signal processor (DSP) sequences