Francesco Gullo | Graph Data Structures | Graph Analytics Achievement Recognition 

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Dr. Francesco Gullo | Graph Data Structures | Graph Analytics Achievement Recognition 

University of L'Aquila | Italy

Dr. Francesco Gullo is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of L’Aquila (DISIM), Italy, where he specializes in artificial intelligence and data science with a strong focus on algorithmic foundations. He earned his PhD in Computer and Systems Engineering from the University of Calabria in 2010 and previously held research and industry positions at the University of Calabria, the University of Catanzaro, George Mason University (USA), Yahoo Labs and Fundació Barcelona Media (Spain), and the UniCredit banking group (Italy). His recent research interests span graph machine learning, graph data management, and trustworthy AI, and he has authored over 100 publications in leading international venues. Prof. Gullo has also made significant contributions to the scientific community, serving as Associate Editor for EPJ Data Science and IJDSA, General Co-Chair of WSDM 2026, Finance Chair of CIKM 2024, ADS Track PC Co-Chair of ECML-PKDD 2026, Workshop Co-Chair of KDD 2024 and ICDM 2016, and Industry Track PC Co-Chair of ASONAM 2024, in addition to organizing numerous workshops and serving regularly on senior program committees of top-tier conferences.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

"Polarized Communities meet Densest Subgraph: Efficient and Effective Polarization Detection in Signed Networks", F Gullo, D Mandaglio, A Tagarelli, ACM Transactions on Knowledge Discovery from Data, 2025.

"Cyber Attack Protection via Temporal Online Graph Representation Learning", B Lakha, J Layne, E Serra, F Gullo, S Jajodia, IEEE Transactions on Big Data, 2025.

"Holistic dry resist optimization on bright field EUV contact hole patterning", CC Huang, F Gullo, M Brouri, A De Silva, A Lushington, N Kenane, International Conference on Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography, 2025.

"Segmentation of temporal graphs", R Giancotti, F Gullo, PH Guzzi, E Serra, P, Veltri Information Sciences, 2025

"Discovering Balance-Aware Polarized Communities in Signed Networks with Graph Neural Networks", F Gullo, D Mandaglio, A Tagarelli, 2025.

Martha Jimenez Martinez | Graph Theory | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Martha Jimenez Martinez | Graph Theory | Best Research Article Award

Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia | Colombia

Dr. Martha Jimenez Martinez is a distinguished clinical psychologist and academic with extensive experience in research, teaching, and program development. She began her professional career at the Foundation for Family and Community Strengthening as a Clinical Psychologist from 1998 to 2000. Since 2001, she has served as a Full Professor at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia in the School of Psychology, specializing in Clinical Psychology and Basic Psychological Processes. Her leadership roles include Director of the Research Center (2009–2010), Director of the School of Psychology (2010–2012), and designer and coordinator of the Diploma in Training of Early Childhood Educational Agents (2011). She also formulated and coordinated the Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program in collaboration with the Colombian Ministry of National Education (2010–2012) and leads the research group Psychological Measurement and Evaluation in Basic and Applied Contexts. A Senior Researcher in the latest Colciencias 2024 classification, she is an active member of the International Sex Survey Consortium since 2020. Dr. Martinez holds a Psychology degree from the Catholic University of Colombia, a Master’s in Behavior Therapy from UNED, Madrid, an IT and Multimedia specialization from Los Libertadores University Foundation, and a PhD in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience from Maimonides University, Argentina. She is currently pursuing postdoctoral studies in Social Sciences, Childhood, and Youth, and has completed international training, including a scholarship from Israel on “Children at Risk in Early Childhood” and an English immersion course at the University of Saint Thomas, USA. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Orchids Women in Science Scholarship 2024–2025 from the Colombian Ministry of Science and Technology.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

"Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages", Martha Jimenez Martinez, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2025.

"Evaluating the factor structure and measurement invariance of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale across multiple countries, languages, and gender identities", Martha Jimenez Martinez, Assessment, 2025

Kexue Sun | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Kexue Sun | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award 

Nanjing University of Posts and Communications | China

Prof. Kexue Sun is a distinguished Professor at the School of Electronic and Optical Engineering and the School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NJUPT). He earned his Ph.D. in Acoustics from the School of Physics, Nanjing University (2012–2018), an M.E. in Software Engineering from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2004–2006), and a B.E. in Electronic Information Engineering from the Artillery Academy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Hefei (1998–2002). Prof. Sun has served NJUPT in various academic roles, including Lecturer (2007–2013), Associate Professor (2013–2020), and currently as Professor since 2020, with international experience as a Visiting Scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2018–2019). He is an active member of IEEE, a technical expert for high-tech enterprises in Jiangsu Province, and a review expert for the Degree and Graduate Education Development Center of the Ministry of Education, while also serving on the Specialized Committee on Biomedical Information Detection and Processing of the Jiangsu Society of Biomedical Engineering. His research spans Electronic Technology, FPGA Applications, Electrical and Electronic Experiments, Optoelectronic Information Materials, and Acoustic Devices. Prof. Sun has participated in over ten national and enterprise research projects, co-authored one monograph and seven textbooks, published more than 100 academic papers, and holds over 20 authorized Chinese invention patents. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to higher education research and teaching reform, leading more than ten national and provincial projects, publishing over 20 papers in this field, and earning prestigious honors such as the Teaching Model Award, the First Prize for Teaching Achievements at NJUPT, and the Special Prize for Teaching Achievements of Jiangsu Province.

Profiles: Orcid ID

Featured Publications

"Pressure Vessel Design Problem Using Improved Gray Wolf Optimizer Based on Cauchy Distribution"

"Heart Sound Classification Network Based on Convolution and Transformer"

"Optimization of Indoor Luminaire Layout for General Lighting Scheme Using Improved Particle Swarm Optimization"

Umar Ali | Graph Theory | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Umar Ali | Graph Theory | Best Researcher Award

Post doc at University of Shanghai for Science and Technology,  China📖

Dr. Umar Ali is a skilled mathematician with a focus on graph theory, spectral graph theory, and mathematical chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Anhui University, China, where his research centered on resistance distance-based graph invariants and spanning trees in specific classes of graphs. With extensive academic training and a commitment to advancing mathematical knowledge, Dr. Ali is proficient in mathematical modeling, analysis, and software applications, aiming to provide bespoke solutions for real-world problems.

Profile

Scopus Profile

Education Background🎓

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics (2018-2022), School of Mathematical Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei, China.
    Dissertation: Resistance Distance-Based Graph Invariants and Spanning Tree in Some Classes of Graphs.
    Supervisor: Prof. Xiang-Feng Pan
  • MPhil in Mathematics (2015-2017), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan.
    Dissertation: 3-Total Edge Product Cordial Labelling of Some Standard Classes of Graphs and Convex Polytopes.
    Supervisor: Dr. Zohaib Zahid
  • M.Sc. in Mathematics (2010-2013), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • B.Sc. in Mathematics (2007-2010), University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.

Professional Experience🌱

Dr. Umar Ali has served as a researcher and lecturer at several academic institutions, contributing to the advancement of mathematical sciences. His expertise lies in graph theory and algebraic combinatorics. He has collaborated with various international scholars and researchers on cutting-edge mathematical problems and is actively involved in the publication of research papers in prestigious journals. Dr. Ali has also been a reviewer for several scientific journals, enhancing his engagement with the academic community.

Research Interests🔬

Dr. Umar Ali’s research interests include:

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Graph Theory
  • Spectral Graph Theory
  • Algebraic Combinatorics
  • Mathematical Chemistry
  • Chemical Graph Theory

Author Metrics

Dr. Ali has authored several research papers, with notable publications in journals such as Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds (IF 3.744) and Symmetry (IF 2.713). His contributions include work on the normalized Laplacian spectrum, Kirchhoff index, resistance distance, and spanning trees in various graph structures. He has published in SCI-indexed journals and contributed significantly to the mathematical community.

Publications Top Notes 📄

1. Computing the Laplacian Spectrum and Wiener Index of Pentagonal-Derivation Cylinder/Möbius Network

Authors: Ali, U., Li, J., Ahmad, Y., Raza, Z.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Article Number: e24182
DOI: Link disabled (No DOI available)
Abstract: This paper examines the Laplacian spectrum and Wiener index of the pentagonal-derivation cylinder and Möbius network. These networks are studied in the context of graph theory and chemical graph theory, exploring how their mathematical properties influence their structure and behavior.

2. Computing the Normalized Laplacian Spectrum and Spanning Tree of the Strong Prism of Octagonal Network

Authors: Ahmad, Y., Ali, U., Siddique, I., Afifi, W.A., Abd-El-Wahed Khalifa, H.
Journal: Journal of Mathematics
Year: 2022
Article ID: 9269830
DOI: 10.1155/2022/9269830
Abstract: This paper explores the normalized Laplacian spectrum and spanning tree properties of the strong prism of an octagonal network. The study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the structural properties of networks with octagonal symmetry and their applications in network science.

3. Resistance Distance-Based Indices and Spanning Trees of Linear Pentagonal-Quadrilateral Networks

Authors: Ali, U., Ahmad, Y., Xu, S.-A., Pan, X.-F.
Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
Year: 2022
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Pages: 6352–6371
DOI: Link disabled (No DOI available)
Abstract: This article focuses on the resistance distance-based indices and spanning tree properties of linear pentagonal-quadrilateral networks. It discusses how these networks’ resistance distance properties and spanning trees provide insight into the connectivity and robustness of the systems in question, with particular relevance to chemical graph theory.

4. On Normalized Laplacian, Degree-Kirchhoff Index of the Strong Prism of Generalized Phenylenes

Authors: Ali, U., Ahmad, Y., Xu, S.-A., Pan, X.-F.
Journal: Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds
Year: 2022
Volume: 42
Issue: 9
Pages: 6215–6232
DOI: Link disabled (No DOI available)
Abstract: This paper delves into the normalized Laplacian and degree-Kirchhoff indices of the strong prism of generalized phenylenes, contributing to the field of chemical graph theory. The work analyzes the impact of these indices on the stability and chemical properties of molecular networks.

5. On Normalized Laplacians, Degree-Kirchhoff Index, and Spanning Tree of Generalized Phenylene

Authors: Ali, U., Raza, H., Ahmed, Y.
Journal: Symmetry
Year: 2021
Volume: 13
Issue: 8
Article Number: 1374
DOI: Link disabled (No DOI available)
Abstract: This research investigates the normalized Laplacian, degree-Kirchhoff index, and spanning tree of generalized phenylene. The work aims to provide insights into the mathematical properties of molecular networks, particularly focusing on how these indices relate to the stability and behavior of chemical structures.

Conclusion

Dr. Umar Ali is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his deep expertise in graph theory, innovative contributions to chemical graph theory, and the substantial impact his research has had on both theoretical and applied mathematics. His academic credentials, research collaborations, and high-quality publications place him in an excellent position for this prestigious recognition.

His strengths in research output, theoretical advancements, and academic contributions clearly demonstrate that he is on the path to becoming a leading figure in his field. A slight improvement in interdisciplinary applications and engagement with industry could further elevate his already impressive profile. Given his outstanding achievements, Dr. Ali is a fitting candidate for the Best Researcher Award.