Liwei Deng- Autonomous Driving- Best Researcher Award

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Liwei Deng- Autonomous Driving-Best Researcher Award

Prof. Liwei Deng distinguished academic and researcher in the field Autonomous Driving. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from the Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, which he earned in 2014. His dissertation focused on “Control Theory and Its Applications of Fractional Order Sliding Mode” under the supervision of Professor Shenmin Song. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Science in Control Theory and Control Engineering at Harbin University of Science and Technology in 2010, where his thesis was titled “Pressure Data Acquisition and Control System Based on ARM,” supervised by Professor Junshan Gao. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation from Jiamusi University, Jiamusi, China, graduating in 2007.

 Experience:

He began his academic career as a Lecturer in the School of Automation at Harbin University of Science and Technology, serving from October 2014 to August 2018. Following this, he was promoted to Associate Professor within the same school, a role he held from August 2018 to August 2023. In September 2023, he was further promoted to the position of Professor at the School of Automation. Additionally, since May 2023, he has been serving as a Doctoral Supervisor in the School of Computer Science and Technology at Harbin University of Science and Technology.

Projects 

He has been actively involved in various research projects over the years. From 2021 to 2024, he led the Key R&D Program Guidance Projects of Heilongjiang Province (Grant No. GZ20210065), focusing on the development of intelligent winding equipment for hydrogen cylinders based on robots. As the Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China (Grant No. 61806060) from 2019 to 2021, he researched diabetic retinal image analysis algorithms using fractional order differential and deep learning. During the same period, he also served as Principal Investigator for a project funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, China, which focused on the key technology of defect detection of wind turbine blades based on images taken by unmanned aerial vehicles. From 2017 to 2020, he was the Principal Investigator for the Harbin Program of Science and Technology (Grant No. 2017RAQXJ006), which aimed to develop key technologies for the automatic production line for rubber bridge bearing members. Additionally, he played significant roles in several other projects, including being a Principal Participant in the National Natural Science Foundation of China project (Grant No. 61174037) on distributed motion autonomous coordination control of on-orbit multi-spacecraft expectation mode (2011-2015), a Participant in the State Key Program of National Natural Science of China (Grant No. 61333003) on coordination control technology for networked satellite clusters (2012-2016), and a Principal Participant in a project funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province, China (Grant No. F030101) on the dynamic morphology of hyperchaotic attractors (2013-2016).

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

    • Deng, L., Zou, Y., Yang, X. et al. L2NLF: a novel linear-to-nonlinear framework for multi-modal medical image registration[J]. Biomed. Eng. Lett.(2024).（WOS:001139763600001）
    • Deng, L., Lan, Q., Zhi, Q. et al. Deep learning-based 3D brain multimodal medical image registration[J]. Med Biol EngComput .2024,62: 505–（WOS:001098686900001）
    • Biao Zhang, Sheng Wang, Liwei Deng, et al.Ship motion attitude prediction model based on IWOA-TCN-Attention[J].Ocean Engineering,2023,272:113911
    • Liwei Deng, Henan Sun, Jing Wang, et al.A Novel Unsupervised MRI Synthetic CT Image Generation Framework with Registration Network[J].CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua,2023,77(2):2271–（WOS:0011269599000 24）
    • Liwei Deng, Zhen Liu,Jiandong Wang et al.ATT-YOLOv5-Ghost: Water surface object detection in complex scenes[J].Journal of Real-Time Image Processing,2023,20:97.（WOS:001050358900001）
    • LiweiDeng,ShanshanLiu,WeiShi,et al.Defect Detection and Classification of Offshore Wind Turbine Rotor Blades[J].Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation,2023.（WOS:001025791800001）
    • Yuheng Yin, Yangang Guo, Liwei Deng, et al.Improved Pspnet-Based Water Shoreline Detection in Complex Inland River Scenarios[J]. Complex & Intelligent Systems, 2022,9(1): 233-245.（WOS:000816995100001）
    • Liwei Deng, Yue Wang, Qi Lan,etal.Remote sensing image building change detection based on efficient-UNet++[J].Journal of Applied Remote Sensing,2023,17(3):034501.（WOS:00177860300006）
    • Liwei Deng, He Cao,QingboDong,etal.Semi-Supervised Lane Detection for Continuous Traffic Scenes[J].Traffic Injury Prevention.2023,24(6):452-457.（WOS:001008469300001）
    • Liwei Deng, Yanchao Zou, SijuanHuang,et al. Deformable 3D Medical Image Registration with ConvolutionalNeural Network and Transformer[J].Journal of Instrumentation.2023,(18):P04029（WOS:000986658100 001）
    • Rui Zhang, Cong Xie, Liwei Deng. A Fine-Grained Object Detection Model for Aerial Images Based on Yolov5 Deep Neural Network[J]. Chinese Journal of Electronics, 2023, 32(1): 51-63.（WOS:000932261100001）
    • Liwei Deng, Yufei Ji, Sijuan Huang, et al.Synthetic CT generation from CBCT using Double-Chain-CycleGAN[J].Computers in Biology and Medicine.2023,106889.（WOS:001006917800001）
    • Liwei Deng, JiandongWang, Zhen Liu. Cascaded Network Based on EfficientNet and Transformer for Deepfake Video Detection[J].Neural Processing Letters.2023.（WOS:000961765200002）
    • Liwei Deng, QiangZhi, Sijuan Huang, et al. A Deformable Patch-based Transformer for 3D Medical Image Registration[J].International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery.2023.（WOS:000990481800001）
    • Liwei Deng, Yuanzhi Zhang, Xin Yang, et al. Meta-learning Multi-scale Radiology Medical Image Superresolution[J].CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua.2023,75(2) :2671-2684.（WOS:000980836000018）
    • Liwei Deng, Yuanzhi Zhang, Jing Wang, et al. Improving Performance of Medical Image Alignment through Super-resolution[J].Biomedical Engineering Letters.2023.（WOS:000934806000001）
    • LiweiDeng ,Mingxing Zhang , JingWang, et al.Improving Cone-Beam Ct Quality Using a Cycle-Residual Connection with a Dilated Convolution-Consistent Generative Adversarial Network[J]. Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2022,67(14): 145010.（WOS:000822102200001）
    • Liwei Deng, Jie Hu, Jing Wang, et al.Synthetic CT Generation Based on CBCT Using Respath-cycleGAN[J]. Medical Physics, 2022,49(8): 5317-5329.（WOS:000792418600001）
    • Zhe Yan, Shuchun Chu, Liwei Deng. Visual SLAM Based on Instance Segmentation in Dynamic Scenes[J]. Measurement Science and Technology.2021,32(9):095113.（WOS:000662668300001）

    Conference Papers

    • Liwei Deng*, Yuanzhi Zhang, Xiaofei Wang. High-definition Processing of Remote Sensing Images Based on CUT-CycleGAN[C], The 40th Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2021.( EI：20214311045982).
    • Liwei Deng*, YueWang, Jing Han. Optical Disc Location Based on Similarity toImproved Harris Algorithm[C], The 40th Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2021.( EI：20214311046402).
    • Liwei Deng*, Hongfei Suo, Haonan Ren. Research on Tension Control System of Winding Machine Based on Fuzzy PID Algorithm[C], The 40th Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2021.( EI：20214311045650).
    • Yuheng Yin, Yangang Guo, Liwei Deng*. Research on Image Processing Application of Improved Adaptive Filter Based on LPSO Algorithm[C], The 40th Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2021.( EI：20214311045948).
    • Yanshu Jiang, Mingqi Jia, Biao Zhang, Liwei Deng. Malicious Domain Name Detection Model Based on CNN-GRU-Attention[C], The 33rd Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2021.
    • Liwei Deng, Xiaofei Wang.A New Fracture Image Segmentation Method Based on MSA-k Clustering Algorithm[C], The 39th Chinese Control Conference, CCC 2020.( EI：20203909242340).
    • Liwei Deng,Jie Hu,Jingjing Qi. Super-Resolution Reconstruction of Finger Vein Image Based on Regression Tree Model[C],The 32nd Chinese Control and Decision Conference, CCDC 2020.( EI：20204009254996).

Samantha Amanda Sathyapala – Behavioural Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Samantha Amanda Sathyapala – Behavioural Networks – Best Researcher Award

Dr. S.A. Sathyapala distinguished academic and researcher in the field Behavioural Networks. Amanda Sathyapala is a Senior Lecturer in the Airways Disease Section of the National Heart and Lung Institute of Imperial College London and a Consultant Respiratory Physician, and Clinical Lead of the Home Ventilation Service, at Harefield Hospital. Her clinical expertise is in sleep-disordered breathing, which includes obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and hypoventilation secondary to obesity and severe chronic lung disease, chest wall deformity or neuromuscular conditions, chronic respiratory failure and home nocturnal non-invasive ventilation. She is also accredited to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia. Her current research is aimed at improving patient adherence to CPAP. She is Research Committee Lead for the British Sleep Society and sits on their Executive Board, is a member of the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for the RfPB London region NIHR funding scheme and reviews for the top ranked respiratory and muscle journals.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

Dr Sathyapala is a tenured academic at Imperial College London and a practising respiratory physician, specialising in Sleep Medicine at Guy’s and St Thomas’s NHS Foundation Trust in London, in the UK. She qualified with First Class Honours in Pre-Clinical Medicine and an intercalated BSc in Experimental Psychology at Cambridge University and completed her Clinical Medicine training at Oxford University (1996-1999). She completed her junior doctor training in Oxford and London and her PhD at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London and Maastricht University, which was funded by aprestigious Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship. She then took up her permanent position at Imperial College London after winning one of 30 national awards in the final roundof a scheme to support clinical academics long-term.

Research Experience

Her early work from PhD until late 2018 was on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). In the last five years,Dr Sathypala’s focus has been on improving patient adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Her grouphave identified that there are six early patterns of behaviour inpatient starting CPAP and that these strongly predict adherence to CPAP at Month 3 of treatment which in turn strongly predicts long-term adherence.These refute previous thinking and will result in current recommendations for practicebeing changed.

🏆🏆Awards🏆🏆

She was awarded a Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Training Fellowship to complete her PhD (awarded 2011) in Professor Mike Polkey’s lab at the Royal Brompton Hospital, which also included a year abroad in the Netherlands, at Maastricht University in Professor Annemie Schols’ lab. Dr Sathyapala was awarded a HEFCE Clinical Senior Lectureship; since 2012, she has been a Senior Lecturer and a Principal Investigator at the NHLI and an Consultant Physician at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust. She was elected as Fellow to the Royal College of Physicians in April 2015.

 

Research interests

Dr Sathyapala’s research relates to adherence to CPAP in patients with OSA which is low based on existing data from trial participants. Her group have demonstrated that CPAP adherence rates are very low in clinical cohorts across the UK, between 27-50% in 2019 and 29-51% in 2020 and described a novel model of CPAP adherence behaviour. Her team are current developing a healthcare intervention for NHS sleep services to provide patients when starting CPAP to increase patients’ adherence to CPAP.

PREVIOUS RESEARCH

Dr Sathyapala’s work has previously been on skeletal muscle dysfunction in COPD and in other chronic diseases, in particular to identify molecular mechanisms which underlie premature muscle fatigue hence exercise intolerance and which are amenable to drug treatment. This is a small field but one of growing importance as skeletal muscle dysfunction is an important cause of frailty, which is a growing problem in ageing populations. To raise awareness of importance of this problem and to foster collaborative working between basic and clinical scientists with common interests, Dr Sathyapala hosted the first international symposium on ‘Skeletal muscle oxidative metabolism as a target for treating human disease’ at the NHLI in 2016.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

 

Fardin Noori – Topological Networks – Graph Analytics Pioneer Award

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Mr. Fardin Noori distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Topological Networks.  He has accumulated valuable teaching experiences, primarily within the realm of Electrical Engineering in the Oil, Gas, and Energy Industries. From August 2020 to February 2023, he played a pivotal role in instructing newly graduated trainees through an intensive course at Tarh O Palayesh Engineering Company in Tehran, Iran. In this capacity, he imparted essential knowledge and practical skills relevant to the industry, contributing to the professional development of aspiring engineers. Additionally, in February 2020, he facilitated a course focused on Solar Cells and Modules Production at the same institution. Through these teaching engagements, he has demonstrated his commitment to knowledge dissemination and nurturing the next generation of industry professionals.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education with a focus on Electrical Engineering, specializing in Power Systems. This journey commenced with his Bachelor of Science degree at the Electrical Engineering Department of Shahid Rajaee University in Tehran, Iran, where he achieved a commendable GPA of 15.82/20 over the duration of four years, from September 2010 to September 2014. Building upon this foundation, he furthered his academic pursuits by attaining a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering – Power Systems from Shahid Beheshti University, also located in Tehran, Iran. During this advanced program, spanning from September 2015 to February 2018, he demonstrated his commitment to excellence with a GPA of 14.63/20. His dedication to his field was evident even during his earlier academic years, as reflected in his impressive GPA of 19.27/20 during his High School and Pre-University Diploma studies from September 2006 to September 2010, with a focus on Mathematics and Physics. Throughout his educational journey, he exhibited a strong aptitude for his chosen field, laying a solid foundation for his future endeavors in Electrical Engineering.

Research Interest

His research interests encompass a diverse array of topics within the realm of Electrical Engineering. With a keen focus on advancing the field, he is particularly drawn to exploring the intricacies of Microgrid and Smart Grid technologies, recognizing their potential to revolutionize energy distribution systems. Delving into the complexities of the Electricity Market, he seeks to unravel the dynamics shaping its evolution and impact on energy accessibility and affordability. His commitment to sustainability is evident in his pursuit of understanding Renewable Energy Integration strategies, aiming to optimize their utilization and minimize reliance on traditional energy sources. Additionally, he is intrigued by the challenges posed by Uncertainty Modeling, endeavoring to develop robust frameworks to address unpredictabilities in energy systems. Furthermore, his interests extend to Energy Management Systems, where he explores innovative approaches to enhance efficiency and reliability in energy consumption. Finally, he is captivated by the possibilities presented by Energy Storage Systems, recognizing their pivotal role in facilitating the transition towards a more resilient and sustainable energy landscape. Through his research pursuits, he aspires to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of these critical areas within Electrical Engineering.

🏆🏆HONORS AND AWARDS🏆🏆

He has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and performance, earning recognition at various levels of education. Notably, in 2015, he achieved an outstanding rank of 187th in the National-Wide University Entrance Exam for Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, showcasing his aptitude and dedication to his field of study. His academic excellence was further underscored in 2010 when he distinguished himself within the top 2 percent nationwide in the Mathematics and Physics University Entrance Exam for Bachelor’s Degree. This remarkable achievement, surpassing over 320,000 participants, reflects his exemplary command of the subject matter and his ability to excel in competitive academic environments. Moreover, throughout his high school and pre-university years from 2006 to 2010, he consistently ranked among the top students, earning recognition for his academic achievements and dedication to learning. His consistent track record of academic excellence speaks volumes about his commitment to intellectual growth and his innate talent in the field of mathematics and physics.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

He brings a wealth of practical experience to his professional portfolio, having held various roles within the engineering domain. Commencing his career journey as a Power System Engineering Intern at Sheikh Baha’i High Voltage Substation in Tehran, Iran, he laid the groundwork for his future endeavors. His career trajectory led him to assume roles of increasing responsibility and expertise at Tarh O Palayesh Engineering Company in Tehran, Iran. Here, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as a Project Manager, overseeing the Asalouyeh Operational Base Solar Power Plant Project from December 2021 to June 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Project Section Leader of Overhead Transmission Line Discipline, managing tasks related to integrated environment studies and engineering design for the Sohrab Oil Field Development Project.

His tenure also saw him contribute as a Renewable Engineer, conducting feasibility studies for renewable energy utilization in the Andisheh New Town Project. Additionally, he held the position of Deputy Head of Electrical Discipline, showcasing his strategic acumen and organizational skills. His role as an Electrical Engineer and Designer involved spearheading critical projects such as the South Pars Gas Company Refineries Safety Systems Upgrading Project and the Kish Gas Field Development Project. Throughout his career, he has exhibited a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, contributing significantly to the advancement of the engineering industry in Iran.

 

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Damon Centola – Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Damon Centola a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Collective Intelligence .His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

Eduvation

He earned his educational credentials in the field of sociology, culminating in a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2006. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s in Sociology at Cornell University in 2004, showcasing a commitment to advancing his expertise in the subject. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

 

Professional Profiles:

Appointments
He holds a distinguished series of appointments, currently serving as the Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology, and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, concurrently serving as Professor of Engineering (secondary) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Professor of Sociology (secondary) in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2021.
In 2019, he assumed the role of Senior Fellow at the Penn LDI Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, and became a faculty member at both the Penn Population Studies Center and the Penn Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program. Since 2013, he has been a faculty member at the Penn Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, concurrently directing the Network Dynamics Group. His academic journey includes serving as an Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2019. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, he was an Assistant Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management from 2008 to 2013. Notably, in 2006-08, he held the prestigious position of Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy at Harvard University, and in 2001-02, he was a Visiting Scholar at The Brookings Institution.

Research

Social Change, Diffusion of Innovations and Ideas, Simple and Complex Contagions, Structural
Inequality, Medical Bias, Collective Intelligence, Social Epidemiology, Collective Action and
Social Movements, Sustainability and Climate Change, Cultural Evolution and Norms, Social
Networks, Centrality and Influence, Online Experimental Methods, Computational Social Science

Awards and Fellowships

He has amassed a plethora of accolades and honors throughout his illustrious career. In 2019, he earned the prestigious Harrison White Outstanding Book Award from the American Sociological Association and was honored with the Top Paper Award in Health Communication by the International Communication Association. His notable contributions were further underscored by the receipt of the Best Paper Award at the 2018 International Conference on Computational Social Science and the James Coleman Award for Outstanding Article from the American Sociological Association in 2017. The year 2016 brought the distinction of being named a Wharton Mack Institute Fellow. Over the academic year 2014-15, he held fellowships at both the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and the Lenore Annenberg and Wallis Annenberg Endowment for Communication.

A significant highlight in 2014 was the award of U.S. Patent #8713143, recognizing his innovative method of creating social networks to facilitate behavior change. His impact also extends into the scientific realm, demonstrated by his participation in the Kavli Frontiers of Science program by the National Academy of Sciences in 2012. Early in his career, he was honored with the Leo Goodman Early Career Award in Sociological Methodology in 2011 and received the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2011, 2009, and 2006.

In 2010, he was recognized with the MIT Faculty Prize for Research in Computers and Communications. Additional accolades include the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2009 and 2006. His academic journey features prestigious fellowships, including the Columbia University Exchange Scholar Fellowship in 2004, NSF EITM Summer Fellowship in 2004, Cornell University Russell Sage Fellowship in 2002, NSF IGERT Fellowship in Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos in 2002, and the Santa Fe Institute Summer Fellowship in 2000.

Books
Centola, Damon. (expected 2024) Structural Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Centola, Damon. 2021. Change: How to Make Big Things Happen. New York: Little, Brown & Co.
• Translations into Chinese, Romanian, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Turkish,
Portuguese (Brazil)
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Nature, New York Journal of Books, The New York Times, NPR
Hidden Brain, Radio Times, Inside Higher Ed, Annual Reviews, The Current, Ottawa Writers Festival,
ABC Australia, Times of India
Centola, Damon. 2018. How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagions. Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press.
• 2019 Harrison White Outstanding Book Award, American Sociological Association
• Translations into Chinese, Arabic, Polish
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Science, The Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Information,
Communication & Society, New Scientist, MIT Sloan Management Review, Strategy + Business, The
American Interest, American Journal of Sociology, Contemporary Sociology
Selected Conference and Working Group Presentations
Complex Centrality and Predicting Influence,” ASA Regular Session, August 2023.
“Social tipping points for unprecedented change,” EU Learn, Knowledge Talks on Tipping Points,
threats and opportunities, June 2022.
“Reduction of race and gender bias in recommendations for clinical treatment using a clinician peer
network based intervention in experimental setting,” Annual ICA Conference, May 2022.
“Influencers and Misinformation,” DARPA Studying Long-Tailed Influencer-Enabled Crowd
Extremism, October 2021
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