Angelos Athanasiadis | Neural Networks | Research Excellence

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Mr. Angelos Athanasiadis | Neural Networks | Research Excellence

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Angelos Athanasiadis is a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), specializing in FPGA-based acceleration of Convolutional Neural Networks. With expertise spanning embedded system development, heterogeneous computing, and cyber-physical systems, he has contributed to both academic and industrial innovation through participation in EU research initiatives—including the ADVISER and REDESIGN projects—and through consultancy and R&D roles at EXAPSYS and SEEMS PC. His work focuses on advancing energy-efficient hardware acceleration, leading to the development of a parameterizable HLS matrix multiplication library for AMD FPGAs that enables full-precision CNN inference for accuracy-critical domains such as aerial monitoring and autonomous embedded systems. He further expanded the field with FUSION, an open-source high-fidelity distributed emulation framework integrating QEMU with OMNeT++ via HLA/CERTI synchronization to support deterministic, timing-aware multi-node execution and realistic prototyping of heterogeneous systems. Complementing his strong technical background, he holds an MBA awarded with high distinction and an M.Eng. in electronics and computer systems, supported by internships at Cadence Design Systems in Munich.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"An efficient open-source design and implementation framework for non-quantized CNNs on FPGAs", A Athanasiadis, N Tampouratzis, I Papaefstathiou, Integration, 2025.

"Energy-Efficient FPGA Framework for Non-Quantized Convolutional Neural Networks", A Athanasiadis, N Tampouratzis, I Papaefstathiou, arXiv preprint arXiv:2510.13362, 2024.

"An Open-source HLS Fully Parameterizable Matrix Multiplication Library for AMD FPGAs", A Athanasiadis, N Tampouratzis, I Papaefstathiou, WiPiEC Journal-Works in Progress in Embedded Computing Journal 10 (2), 2024.

Delphine Vandame | Link Prediction | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Delphine Vandame | Link Prediction | Best Researcher Award

Biocodex | France

Delphine Vandame, PhD, is an accomplished Global Medical Affairs leader with a strong scientific foundation in neuropharmacology and more than 15 years of progressive experience across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Driven by a deep passion for science, resilience, and adaptability within the evolving healthcare environment, she currently serves as Global Medical Affairs Head at Biocodex, where she directs worldwide medical strategy for Diacomit in rare pediatric epilepsy, oversees a team of seven Medical Advisors, accelerates digital transformation through AI-driven insight and analytics, and strengthens strategic capabilities across international affiliates. Prior to this, she held key leadership roles at UCB Pharma, including Ecosystem Lead-where she designed and executed immunology strategies for Cimzia and Bimzelx, created a new dermatology business unit, and led a multifunctional medical–commercial team recognized with the 2019 Best MSL Team in EU award-and Medical Manager, guiding EU and French medical strategy across rheumatology and dermatology indications. Earlier roles include Medical Affairs Project Manager at Boehringer Ingelheim, Senior Project Manager at WPP supporting top global pharma organizations, Business Developer at Universal Biotech, Project Manager at CNRS, and Researcher at INSERM and the University of Texas, during which she secured grant funding, contributed to R&D programs, and presented internationally. Dr. Vandame holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the Pharmaceutical University of Montpellier, dual Master’s degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry, and executive leadership training from HEC Paris and Krauthammer; recognized for her work ethic, strategic drive, and leadership excellence, she continues to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments where innovation, scientific rigor, and patient-centric impact intersect.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

"Comparative efficacy and safety of stiripentol, cannabidiol and fenfluramine as first-line add-on therapies for seizures in Dravet syndrome: A network meta-analysis", Delphine Vandame, Epilepsia, 2024.

Ke Xiong | Internet | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Ke Xiong | Internet | Outstanding Scientist Award

Beijing Jiaotong University | China

Ke Xiong received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU), Beijing, China, in 2004 and 2010, respectively. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Electronics Engineering at Tsinghua University from April 2010 to February 2013, and since March 2013 he has served BJTU as a Lecturer, Associate Professor, and currently as a Full Professor and Vice Dean of the School of Computer and Information Technology. From September 2015 to September 2016, he was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. He has published more than 200 academic papers in refereed journals and conferences, and his research interests span wireless cooperative networks, wireless powered networks, and network information theory. Prof. Xiong holds numerous key academic and industry leadership roles, including Council Member of the China Software Industry Association; Executive Secretary-General of the National Smart Transportation and Intelligent Connected Vehicles Industry-Education Integration Community; Director and Chief Expert of the Industrial Internet Association Think Tank under the China Mobile Communications Association; Director of the IoT Work Committee Think Tank under the Internet Society of China; and membership in several major national technical committees. He is a Distinguished Expert at both the ZTE–Beijing Jiaotong University 5G Joint Laboratory and the Peking University–Hebei Handan Research Institute, a member of the China Computer Federation (CCF), and a senior member of the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE) and the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence (CAAI).

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"Age of Information Minimization in Vehicular Edge Computing Networks: A Mask-Assisted Hybrid PPO-Based Method", X Qin, Z Zhang, C Meng, R Dong, K Xiong, P Fan, Network 5 (2), 2025.

"Joint Aggregation Node Selection and Power Adjustment for Federated Learning in IoV", Z Sang, C Meng, W Yan, B Gao, K Xiong, P Fan, 2025 5th International Conference on Computer, 2025.

"Maximizing Harvested Energy in Green Energy Powered Multi-user MISO RF-based WPT", X Zhang, K Xiong, Q Wang, W Chen, P Fan, B Ai, KB Letaief, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2025.

"SDVformer: A Resource Prediction Method for Cloud Computing Systems", S Liu, K Xiong, Y Li, Z Zhang, Y Zhang, P Fan, Computers, Materials & Continua 84 (3), 2025.

"Toward Sustainable Low-Carbon IoT for 6G: Green Energy-Charged WPCN", X Zhang, K Xiong, J Yang, W Chen, P Fan, DWK Ng, KB Letaief IEEE Network, 2025.

Farhad Hossain Sojib | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Farhad Hossain Sojib | Data Science | Best Researcher Award 

University of Hull | Bangladesh

Mr. Farhad Hossain Sojib is an engineer with a strong foundation in electronics and communication engineering and a growing specialization in data science and artificial intelligence. He is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the University of Hull, United Kingdom, following the completion of his B.Sc. in Engineering from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, where he conducted notable research on explainable AI in educational data mining and machine learning applications in 5G antenna optimization. With professional experience as an IELTS Instructor at Lexicon Plus, he has trained over 50 students, developed course materials, and mentored junior instructors. His leadership and organizational skills were further demonstrated through his role as a Program Committee Member at the IEEE Student Branch, HSTU, where he managed events, seminars, and competitions. Additionally, his internship at BRACNet Limited provided hands-on experience in ISP operations, ICT technologies, and server management. Farhad combines his technical expertise, research acumen, and collaborative mindset to contribute meaningfully to the fields of machine learning and data-driven innovation.

Profiles: Orcid 

Featured Publications

"The integration of explainable AI in Educational Data Mining for student academic performance prediction and support systems", Md. Mahmudul Islam; Farhad Hossain Sojib; Md. Fazle Hasan Mihad; Mahmudul Hasan; Mahfujur Rahman, Telematics and Informatics Reports, 2025.

"A Bioinformatics Approach to Uncover Hub Genes and Potential Drug Targets of Stroke, Heart-Disease, Hyperglycemia, and Hypertension", Md. Emran Biswas; M D. Fazle Hasan Mihad; Farhad Hossain Sojib; Mohammad Jubair Ahmmed; M D Galib Hasan; Md. Jobare Hossain; Md. Abul Basar; Md. Mehedi Islam; Md. Delowar Hossain; Md. Selim Hossain et al., 27th International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (ICCIT), 2024.

"An Explainable Educational Data Mining System for Predicting Student Academic Performance", Md. Mahmudul Islam; Farhad Hossain Sojib; Md. Fazle Hasan Mihad; Mahmudul Hasan; Mahfujur Rahman; FARHAD HOSSAIN SOJIB, 2024 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Information, Communication and Systems, 2024.

Hemraj | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hemraj | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at IIT Guwahati, India.

Dr. Hemraj Raikwar is a Ph.D. research scholar in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Guwahati, specializing in theoretical computer science and dynamic graph algorithms. His research focuses on designing incremental, decremental, and fully dynamic algorithms for maintaining approximate Steiner trees in dynamic graphs. With a strong foundation in algorithm analysis, object-oriented programming, and machine learning, he has contributed to top-tier international conferences and journals. His work has been recognized with the Outstanding Paper Award at CANDAR 2023, and he actively reviews for leading computer science journals.

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Education Background

Dr. Raikwar is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Guwahati, where he is working under the supervision of Prof. Sushanta Karmakar on developing efficient dynamic algorithms for the Steiner tree problem. He earned his B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, graduating with an 8.81 CGPA in 2018. His early education was at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khurai, where he excelled in mathematics and computer science, scoring 88.6% in higher secondary.

Professional Development

Dr. Raikwar has been an active reviewer for the American Journal of Computer Science and Technology since April 2024. He has also served as a Computing Lab Teaching Assistant at IIT Guwahati in multiple academic terms, including 2019, 2020, and 2022, where he mentored students in data structures and programming. His experience spans algorithm analysis, machine learning, Linux-based programming, and dynamic algorithm techniques, making him proficient in teaching and research.

Research Focus

Dr. Raikwar’s research primarily focuses on dynamic graph algorithms, with an emphasis on the Steiner tree problem. He works on designing incremental, decremental, and fully dynamic algorithms that maintain efficient approximations of Steiner trees in evolving graphs. His broader interests include algorithm optimization, combinatorial optimization, approximation algorithms, and artificial intelligence, particularly in applications requiring fast and scalable algorithmic solutions.

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Dr. Raikwar has published extensively in leading IEEE, ACM, and computational science journals. His notable works include:

  • “Fully Dynamic Algorithm for Steiner Tree Using Dynamic Distance Oracle”, ICDCN 2022
  • “Fully Dynamic Algorithm for the Steiner Tree Problem in Planar Graphs”, CANDARW 2022
  • “An Incremental Algorithm for (2−𝜖)-Approximate Steiner Tree”, CANDAR 2023 (Outstanding Paper Award)
  • “Dynamic Algorithms for Approximate Steiner Trees”, Concurrency & Computation, 2025

His research contributions have been recognized in international conferences, earning best paper awards and citations in algorithmic research.

Honors & Awards

Dr. Raikwar has received several prestigious accolades, including the Outstanding Paper Award at CANDAR 2023 for his contributions to dynamic Steiner tree algorithms. He secured a GATE score of 671/1000 with an AIR of 840 and was selected for the Indo-German School for Algorithms in Big Data at IIT Bombay (2019). His academic achievements also include 1st position in the International Science Talent Search Exam (2007) and a 100% score in Logical Reasoning in the Science Olympiad Foundation (2010).

Publication Top Notes

1. Calorie Estimation from Fast Food Images Using Support Vector Machine

Authors: H. Raikwar, H. Jain, A. Baghel
Journal: International Journal on Future Revolution in Computer Science
Year: 2018
Citations: 9

2. Fully Dynamic Algorithm for the Steiner Tree Problem in Planar Graphs

Authors: H. Raikwar, S. Karmakar
Conference: 2022 Tenth International Symposium on Computing and Networking Workshops (CANDARW)
Year: 2022
Citations: 1

3. An Incremental Algorithm for (2-ε)-Approximate Steiner Tree Requiring O(n) Update Time

Authors: H. Raikwar, S. Karmakar
Conference: 2023 Eleventh International Symposium on Computing and Networking (CANDAR)
Year: 2023

4. Fully Dynamic Algorithm for Steiner Tree using Dynamic Distance Oracle

Authors: H. Raikwar, S. Karmakar
Conference: Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Distributed Computing (DISC)
Year: 2022

Conclusion

Dr. Hemraj Raikwar has demonstrated outstanding research capabilities, strong academic excellence, and impactful contributions to theoretical computer science. His expertise in dynamic graph algorithms, algorithmic optimization, and AI-driven techniques makes him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

With further expansion into global collaborations, industry applications, and high-impact journal publications, he can solidify his position as a leading researcher in algorithmic science.

Zhang Zhang | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Zhang Zhang | Algorithms | Best Researcher Award

Phd Student at Beijing Normal University, China📖

Zhang Zhang is a Ph.D. candidate in Complex Systems Analysis at Beijing Normal University, with visiting research experience at the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Padua. His research focuses on AI by Complexity, Machine Learning for Complex Systems, and Complex Networks. He has authored multiple high-impact papers and has received several prestigious awards for his academic excellence and contributions to network science.

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Education Background🎓

  • Ph.D. in Complex Systems Analysis, Beijing Normal University (2019–Present)
  • Visiting Ph.D. Student, University of California, San Diego (2023–2024)
  • Visiting Ph.D. Student, University of Padua (2022–2023)
  • B.A. in Information Security, Hangzhou Dianzi University (2013–2017)

Professional Experience🌱

  • Research Assistant, Beijing Normal University (2018–2019)
  • Teaching Experience: Taught Python Programming, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning Principles; developed online courses on deep learning with significant engagement.
  • Reviewer for Information Science and Neural Computing and Applications.
Research Interests🔬
  • AI by Complexity
  • Machine Learning for Complex Systems
  • Complex Networks

Author Metrics

  • Total Citations: 252
  • h-index: 7
  • Publications: Featured in Nature Communications, Applied Network Science, Physical Review E, and top AI/complex networks conferences.

Awards & Honors

  • First-Class Scholarship (2020, 2022, 2023) – Beijing Normal University
  • China Scholarship Council (CSC) Scholarship – National High-Level Joint Doctoral Training Program (2022)
  • Best Team Award – Mediterranean School of Complex Networks (2022)
Publications Top Notes 📄

1. The Cinderella Complex: Word embeddings reveal gender stereotypes in movies and books

  • Authors: H. Xu, Z. Zhang, L. Wu, C.J. Wang
  • Journal: PLOS One
  • Volume/Issue: 14(11)
  • DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225385
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 89
  • Abstract: This study investigates how word embeddings reveal gender stereotypes in movies and literature, highlighting biases in linguistic representations over time.

2. A General Deep Learning Framework for Network Reconstruction and Dynamics Learning

  • Authors: Z. Zhang, Y. Zhao, J. Liu, S. Wang, R. Tao, R. Xin, J. Zhang
  • Journal: Applied Network Science
  • Volume/Issue: 4, 1-17
  • DOI: 10.1007/s41109-019-0184-x
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 64
  • Abstract: This paper presents a deep learning-based framework for reconstructing networks and learning their dynamics from time-series data, with applications in neuroscience and finance.

3. An Interpretable Deep-Learning Architecture of Capsule Networks for Identifying Cell-Type Gene Expression Programs from Single-Cell RNA-Sequencing Data

  • Authors: L. Wang, R. Nie, Z. Yu, R. Xin, C. Zheng, Z. Zhang, J. Zhang, J. Cai
  • Journal: Nature Machine Intelligence
  • Volume/Issue: 2(11), 693-703
  • DOI: 10.1038/s42256-020-00233-8
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 53
  • Abstract: This study introduces an interpretable deep-learning model using capsule networks to analyze gene expression patterns, improving accuracy in single-cell sequencing studies.

4. Universal Framework for Reconstructing Complex Networks and Node Dynamics from Discrete or Continuous Dynamics Data

  • Authors: Y. Zhang, Y. Guo, Z. Zhang, M. Chen, S. Wang, J. Zhang
  • Journal: Physical Review E
  • Volume/Issue: 106(3), 034315
  • DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.106.034315
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 20
  • Abstract: A theoretical framework to reconstruct network structures and node dynamics from both discrete and continuous data, providing insights into complex system behavior.

5. Inferring Network Structure with Unobservable Nodes from Time Series Data

  • Authors: M. Chen, Y. Zhang, Z. Zhang, L. Du, S. Wang, J. Zhang
  • Journal: Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science
  • Volume/Issue: 32(1)
  • DOI: 10.1063/5.0071531
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 14
  • Abstract: A novel approach to infer hidden structures in dynamic networks where some nodes remain unobservable, with applications in neuroscience and social networks.

Conclusion

Zhang Zhang is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his strong academic contributions, international exposure, and impactful research in Complex Networks and AI by Complexity. His publication record, citations, and involvement in high-quality research collaborations position him as a highly deserving researcher. Strengthening his industry impact, increasing citations, and taking on more leadership roles in research projects would further solidify his case for this prestigious award.