Yaoyao Zhang | Network Security | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yaoyao Zhang | Network Security | Research Excellence Award

Guangzhou University | China

Dr. Yaoyao Zhang is a dedicated researcher in the field of computer science and cyberspace security, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Zhongyuan University of Technology (2020–2023) and currently pursuing further academic advancement at Guangzhou University from 2024. Her research primarily focuses on secure data sharing, blockchain applications, and cybersecurity innovations, contributing significantly to related scientific literature. She has authored and co-authored multiple high-impact publications, including studies on medical data sharing schemes with cloud-chain cooperation in IoT, life-cycle security management mechanisms for secure image sharing, blockchain-based incentive mechanisms for cyber threat intelligence, and decentralized autonomous access control for data sharing. Her scholarly contributions extend to research on blockchain-empowered data storage security services, showcasing a strong commitment to advancing security technologies. Dr. Zhang has also participated in several major scientific research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.62172085), the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2022YFB3102700), the Guangdong Key Laboratory Project for Industrial Control System Security (No.2024B1212020010), and the Outstanding Young Researcher Project of the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No.2025B1515020022), reflecting her active role in cutting-edge innovation and national-level scientific progress.

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Featured Publications

"ZHOU Yuan, YANG Qing-lin, ZHUANSUN Chen-lu, CHEN Kai, LI Yi, LIU Yuan, TIANZhi-hong. Research Progress on Blockchain-Empowered Data Storage Security Service[J]. ACTA ELECTRONICASINICA, 2025".

"Li K, Pan H, Zhang Y, et al. A Blockchain-Enabled Decentralized Autonomous Access Control Schemefor DataSharing[J]. Mathematics, 2025".

"Zhou Y, Zhang Y, Yang Q, et al. A Blockchain based Efficient Incentive Mechanism in Tripartite Cyber ThreatIntelligence Service Marketplace[J]. Blockchain: Research and Applications, 2025".

"Zhang Y, Yao Z, Pan H, et al. LSMM: A Life-cycle Security Management Mechanism for Secure ImageSharing[C]//2022 2nd International Conference on Computer Science and Blockchain (CCSB). IEEE, 2022".

Sagir Muhammad Ahmad | Network Security | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Sagir Muhammad Ahmad | Network Security | Best Researcher Award

Cranfield University, Cranfield | United Kingdom

Mr. Sagir Muhammad Ahmad is an ambitious and dedicated researcher with strong expertise in simulation, mathematical modeling, and hardware security of IoT devices. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Transport Systems at Cranfield University, UK, focusing on “Trusted Drones for Infrastructure Testing.” His research aims to develop scalable, lightweight, and tamper-resilient trust mechanisms for drone swarms operating in decentralized and adversarial environments, integrating MATLAB/SIMULINK simulations and Python-based algorithms to ensure security, scalability, and defense against attack models. With a Distinction in MSc Engineering Management from the University of Greenwich, UK, and a BSc in Marine Engineering from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Egypt, he has built a strong multidisciplinary foundation. His academic achievements are complemented by professional experience with the Nigerian Ports Authority, where he served under the ICT Department, and hands-on sea training aboard the Aida 4 vessel in Alexandria, Egypt. Known for his hardworking, sociable nature and passion for collaboration across cultures, Mr. Ahmad aspires to contribute to academia and industry through innovative research and real-world engineering applications.

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Featured Publications

"Building Trust in Autonomous Aerial Systems: A Review of Hardware-Rooted Trust Mechanisms"