OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Engr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel, R.Engr., IEng (UK), MSc, B.Eng (Hons), M.I.E.T, MNSE, is an accomplished Electromechanical and Water Engineer, as well as a seasoned Project Manager, with extensive experience in institutional infrastructural development projects. He has held key roles in several international initiatives funded by organizations such as the World Bank, AFD, EBRD, USAID/E-WASH/RTI, and atmosfair gGmbH’s Carbon Mitigation projects in Nigeria. Currently serving with CKW Environment Limited, an engineering consultancy specializing in Water and Sanitary Engineering, he is deeply involved in the design of water treatment facilities, civil and electromechanical infrastructures, hydraulic design and optimization of water distribution systems, environmental impact assessments, and construction supervision. With strong technical and commercial expertise, Engr. OJO combines strategic project management skills with deep engineering insight, providing consultancy services across all project phases-from design and procurement to supervision, monitoring, evaluation, and project delivery-ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Profiles: Orcid

Featured Publications

"Innovative Recovery Methods for Metals and Salts from Rejected Brine and Advanced Extraction Processes-A Pathway to Commercial Viability and Sustainability in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Cost–Benefit and Market Viability Analysis of Metals and Salts Recovery from SWRO Brine Compared with Terrestrial Mining and Traditional Chemical Production Methods", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Modeling A Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant: A Practical Framework Using Wave Software", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025.

"A Review of Renewable Energy Powered Seawater Desalination Treatment Process for Zero Waste", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Water, 2024.

Ali Nikoutadbir | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Ali Nikoutadbir | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Young Researcher Award

Tarbiat Modares University Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Iran

Ali Nikoutadbir is a motivated and results-driven MSc graduate in Electrical Engineering with over six years of research experience in securing cyber-physical systems (CPS), particularly focusing on multi-agent systems and intelligent transportation networks. His expertise lies in developing innovative graph-theoretic and optimization-based algorithms to tackle challenges in distributed coordination control, event-triggered control, and the resilience of industrial CPS. As a Research Assistant at the Control System Science Lab, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2020–2023), he designed and implemented a novel secure event-triggered control framework for vehicular platoons to counter dual deception attacks, including false data injection and global manipulation. He also developed static and dynamic event-triggering schemes ensuring secure consensus under stringent attack constraints and introduced a topology-switching strategy based on Schur stability to enhance system resilience. His theoretical advancements were validated through extensive MATLAB/Simulink simulations. Ali’s published work, including “Secure event-triggered control for vehicle platooning against dual deception attacks,” forms the foundation of his contributions to CPS security. His research expertise encompasses securing multi-agent networks against deception attacks using graph-theoretic and optimization-based methodologies, stability analysis, and end-to-end system modeling, design, and validation.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"Secure event-triggered control for vehicle platooning in the presence of modification attacks"

"Secure event-triggered control for vehicle platooning against dual deception attacks"

"Estimation of the error caused by the vibration of the radar in the SAR radar aperture using the analytical condition empirical method"

Ambreen Basheer | Autonomous Control Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Ambreen Basheer | Autonomous Control Systems | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology of China | Pakistan

Author Profile

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Academic and Research Profile of Ambreen Basheer

Early Academic Pursuits

Ambreen Basheer demonstrated academic excellence from an early stage, excelling in both science and engineering disciplines. She did undergraduate in Electrical Engineering at the University of Punjab reflects her commitment to technical rigor. She pursued her Master's studies in system engineering with a specialization in the control system domain at the Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Pakistan. Building on this achievement and her solid understanding of the control system design, she has been awarded the ANSO fellowship for her PhD studies at the Department of Automation, University of Science and Technology of China.

Professional Endeavors

Ambreen's research and professional development are characterized by a focused integration of theoretical rigor, which is suitable for practical application. Her work is
primarily situated in the domain of advanced control systems, with a specific emphasis on developing online learning-based methodologies for complex dynamical systems. She possesses deep expertise in the design and stability analysis of adaptive, robust, and nonlinear controllers, often employing Lyapunov-based techniques. A central thrust of her research involves the synthesis of safe online reinforcement learning optimal control. Her research program is centered on the design and analysis of advanced control systems.

Contributions and Research Focus

Her research trajectory began with her Bachelor’s project on Wireless SCADA for Industrial Automation, exploring innovative applications of sensors, microcontrollers, and wireless communication. This technical curiosity deepened during her MS in Systems Engineering (PIEAS), where she published on multi-agent consensus and adaptive control. Currently, as a PhD scholar at the University of Science and Technology of China, her research centers on Control Theory and Control Engineering, with a strong emphasis on:

  • Online learning-based control systems
  • Safe trajectory tracking
  • Dynamic obstacle avoidance
  • Kernel-based modeling and barrier functions

Her multiple publications in high-impact journals and IEEE conferences underscore her contributions to autonomous systems and resilient control architectures.

Impact and Influence

Ambreen’s work bridges theory with real-world applications, particularly in safe robotics, vehicle automation, and industrial process optimization. Her research has been published in globally recognized journals such as the Journal of the Franklin Institute, IEEE Transaction, and Applied Mathematics and Computation. By integrating machine learning techniques with nonlinear control systems, she has advanced solutions that improve safety, adaptability, and efficiency in dynamic environments

Academic Citations

With multiple journal publications and international conference proceedings, Ambreen’s scholarly contributions are beginning to gain traction in academic circles. Her citations
are steadily growing as her work addresses cutting-edge challenges in control engineering and autonomous systems, marking her as a rising researcher in engineering sciences.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Ambreen’s journey reflects a blend of academic brilliance, professional adaptability, and innovative research. With expertise spanning engineering systems, intelligent control
systems , and control theory, she stands poised to make cross-disciplinary contributions. Her future research is likely to focus on intelligent automation, resilient networked
systems, and AI-driven control applications, contributing to both industrial innovation and academic knowledge.

Conclusion

Ambreen Basheer represents a new generation of scholars who combine technical mastery with applied problem-solving. Her progression from strong academic
foundations to impactful research demonstrates her dedication to advancing knowledge in control systems, automation, and intelligent engineering applications. With her
international academic exposure and growing publication record, she is well-positioned to leave a lasting legacy in research and higher education.

Notable Publications

“Approximate Optimal Trajectory Tracking and Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance for Affine System via Online Learning" 

  • Author: Ambreen Basheer , Man Li , Jiahu Qin
  • Journal: Journal of the Franklin Institute
  • Year: 2025

“Online Learning Based Control for Mobile Vehicle to Avoid Static Obstacles via Kernel Based Safe Dynamic Model" 

  • Author: Somia Kanwal; Ambreen Basheer
  • Journal: Advanced Algorithms and Control Engineering
  • Year: 2024

“A novel approach for adaptive H-infinite leader-following consensus of higher-order locally Lipschitz multi-agent systems" 

  • Author: Ambreen Basheer; Muhammad Rehan; Muhammad Tufail,;Muhammad Ahsan Razaq
  • Journal: Advanced Mathematics and computation
  • Year: 2024

 

 

Meng Yao | High-Barrier Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Meng Yao | High-Barrier Materials | Best Researcher Award

Qingdao University of Science and Technology | China

Author Profile

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Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Meng Yao began his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Engineering from the prestigious State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology. During his doctoral training, he developed a strong foundation in chemical engineering and advanced materials research, which set the stage for his future academic career. His early academic pursuits reflect a consistent commitment to exploring the interface of chemistry, engineering, and material sciences, ensuring a solid platform for impactful research contributions.

Professional Endeavors

In 2019, Prof. Yao joined the College of Chemical Engineering at Qingdao University of Science and Technology as a Tier-5 recruited talent. Currently serving as the Director of the Teaching and Research Office and as a Master’s Supervisor, he actively contributes to both academic leadership and student mentorship. His professional journey is marked by a blend of administrative excellence, research supervision, and innovative academic program development, particularly within graduate programs in Chemical Engineering, Light Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.

Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Yao’s research contributions primarily center on biomass-based functional materials and biomimetic structurally colored materials, with applications in high-performance packaging, optical anti-counterfeiting, and advanced photonic structures. He has published over 20 SCI-indexed papers in high-impact journals, including Advanced Functional Materials, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Additionally, his innovative work has resulted in 2 granted invention patents. His research reflects a forward-looking approach, bridging sustainability, functionality, and cutting-edge material design.

Impact and Influence

Beyond his publications, Prof. Yao’s influence extends to the wider scientific community. He serves as a Youth Committee Member of the Fine Chemicals Professional Committee of the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China (CIESC), where he contributes to advancing the field of chemical engineering at a national level. His role as a mentor in national innovation and entrepreneurship programs further amplifies his impact, nurturing the next generation of researchers and innovators.

Academic Citations

Prof. Yao’s publications in Q1 journals with high impact factors-some exceeding IF 19-demonstrate the visibility and relevance of his research within the international scientific community. Several of his works have been highlighted in journal features and professional press reports, reflecting both academic recognition and practical importance. His scholarship is widely cited, particularly in areas such as sustainable materials, functional films, and photonic crystal technologies.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Prof. Yao’s academic legacy is being shaped by his dual commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions and training future scholars. His pioneering work in stimulus-responsive photonic crystals and biomimetic starch composite films lays the groundwork for transformative applications in security, food packaging, and green technologies. Looking forward, his contributions are poised to influence both academia and industry, aligning with global efforts toward sustainability, functional innovation, and environmentally conscious engineering solutions.

Conclusion

In summary, Prof. Meng Yao exemplifies the qualities of a distinguished researcher whose academic pursuits, professional leadership, and impactful research make him a strong candidate for recognition such as the Best Researcher Award. His ability to bridge fundamental science with practical applications, combined with his mentorship and service to the academic community, ensures that his influence will continue to grow, leaving a lasting legacy in chemical engineering and materials science.

Notable Publications

"High barrier paper-based materials with optical anti-counterfeiting performance." 

  • Author: Jiang Y, Tu W, Ma J, Wang W, Cheng H, Zhang X, Meng Y
  • Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
  • Year: 2025

"Manipulation of random laser by the bandgap in three-dimensional SiO2 photonic crystals" 

  • Author: Lv H, Shi B, Zhang Y, Guo J, Meng Y, Wang X.
  • Journal: Journal of Luminescence
  • Year: 2024

"A novel paper-based composite film with enhanced oxygen and water vapor barrier properties." 

  • Author: Chen X, Xiao B, Yang Y, Jiang Y, Song X, Chen F, Wang W, Wu J, Meng Y
  • Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings
  • Year: 2024

"Biomimetic Robust Starch Composite Films with Super-Hydrophobicity and Vivid Structural Colors. " 

  • Author: Wang Y, Fan J, Zhao H, Song X, Ji Z, Xie C, Chen F, Meng Y.
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Year: 2023

"The Flotation Separation of Chalcopyrite and Galena: Crystal, Surface, Floatability and Reagents" 

  • Author: Zhang X, Zhu Y, Mkhonto PP, Meng Y, McFadzean B, Ngoepe PE, O’Connor C.
  • Journal: Separation & Purification Reviews
  • Year: 2023