Seyedeh Tina Sefati | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Seyedeh Tina Sefati | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyedeh Tina Sefati at University of Tabriz | Iran

Tina Sefati is a Ph.D. candidate in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Tabriz and serves as an AI engineer and CEO at SaamDigital Eurasia, leading AI-driven projects across more than ten countries. Her research focuses on deep learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, time series anomaly detection, and generative models, with extensive expertise in CNNs, LSTMs, GANs, Transformers, and GNNs. She holds an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Tabriz, where she worked on improving spam filtering using game theory, as well as an M.Sc. in MBA and a BSc in Computer Engineering (Software) from Seraj University, with a thesis on solving the Traveling Salesman Problem using Ant Colony Optimization. Tina has over a decade of experience designing, developing, and managing AI-based systems for large organizations such as HepsiBurada and AndME in Turkey, delivering solutions in product recommendation, stock forecasting, credit scoring, intelligent smile design, license plate recognition, and face recognition systems. She has authored 33 publications, which have received 560 citations across 446 documents, reflecting an h-index of 12, demonstrating the impact of her research contributions. Her technical skills span deep learning, machine learning, NLP, image processing, time series analysis, Python, Flask, SQL, Git, and API development. Tina has also contributed to education as a programming and web design instructor and has successfully led AI projects that integrate statistical methods, NLP, and cloud-based architectures for big data analytics. Recognized for her innovation, leadership, and hands-on expertise in AI applications, she continues to advance research and practical AI solutions, bridging academic insights with industry impact.

Featured Publications 

Sefati, S. S., Arasteh, B., Halunga, S., & Fratu, O. (2025). Adaptive service recommendation in Internet of Things using a reinforcement learning and optimization algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management.

Ul Haq, A., Sefati, S. S., Nawaz, S. J., Mihovska, A., & Beliatis, M. J. (2025). Need of UAVs and physical layer security in next-generation non-terrestrial wireless networks: Potential challenges and open issues. IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology.

Sefati, S. S., Sefati, S. T., Nazir, S., Zareh Farkhady, R., & Obreja, S. G. (2025, October 6). Federated reinforcement learning with hybrid optimization for secure and reliable data transmission in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Mathematics.

Arasteh, B., Sefati, S. S., Kusetogullari, H., & Kiani, F. (2025, September 12). Generating software architectural model from source code using module clustering. Symmetry.

Sefati, S. S., Arasteh, B., Craciunescu, R., & Comsa, C.-R. (2025, February 12). Intelligent congestion control in wireless sensor networks (WSN) based on generative adversarial networks (GANs) and optimization algorithms. Mathematics.

Rahul Goyal | Environmental effects | Excellence in Research Award

Rahul Goyal | Environmental effects | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Rahul Goyal at Manipal University Jaipur | India

Dr. Rahul Goyal is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Manipal University Jaipur, with over 22 years of teaching and research experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, in 2015, focusing his research on the development of a CI engine-operated micro trigeneration system for power, heating, and space cooling. He also holds an M.Tech in Thermal Engineering from the University College of Engineering, Kota (2010), and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rajasthan (2003). Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Goyal has held several key administrative and academic positions, including Head of the Department at Manipal University Jaipur, Vivekananda Global University, and Vivekananda Institute of Technology (East), and has served as a member of the Executive Circles for NAAC and NIRF at Manipal University. His research interests encompass thermal engineering, renewable and sustainable energy systems, emission control, and advanced thermal materials. Dr. Goyal has authored 51 research publications, which have received 933 citations across 853 documents, reflecting an h-index of 16, highlighting the significance and quality of his scholarly contributions. He has successfully supervised multiple Ph.D. scholars on topics such as solar air heaters, water-diesel emulsified fuels with nanoparticles, thermal energy storage systems, and emission optimization in automobiles. Renowned for his academic leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Rahul Goyal continues to make impactful contributions to mechanical and thermal engineering education and research in India.

Featured Publications 

Singh, P., Sharma, R. K., Ansu, A. K., Goyal, R., Sarı, A., & Tyagi, V. V. (2021). A comprehensive review on development of eutectic organic phase change materials and their composites for low and medium range thermal energy storage applications. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 223, 110955.

Khatri, R., Goyal, R., & Sharma, R. K. (2021). Advances in the developments of solar cooker for sustainable development: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 145, 111166.

Singh, P., Sharma, R. K., Khalid, M., Goyal, R., Sarı, A., & Tyagi, V. V. (2022). Evaluation of carbon based-supporting materials for developing form-stable organic phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 246, 111896.

Sonar, D., Soni, S. L., Sharma, D., Srivastava, A., & Goyal, R. (2015). Performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine with varying injection pressure and fuelled with raw mahua oil (preheated and blends) and mahua oil methyl ester. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 17(6), 1499–1511.

Khatri, D., & Goyal, R. (2020). Effects of silicon dioxide nanoparticles on the performance and emission features at different injection timings using water diesel emulsified fuel. Energy Conversion and Management, 205, 112379.

Xiaodong Jia | Coatings | Best Researcher Award

Xiaodong Jia | Coatings | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaodong Jia is Deputy Director of the Science and Technology Division at Chongqing Open University | China

Shujiang Liu, Ph.D., is a Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Qilu University of Technology, with over two decades of dedicated experience in the teaching and research of glass materials. His scholarly expertise spans across high-strength glasses, transparent glass-ceramics, and optical glasses, making significant contributions to both the academic community and industrial applications of advanced glass science. Over the years, Professor Liu has actively engaged in professional service, holding key roles such as member of the Glass Branch of the Chinese Ceramics Society, Chairman of the Shandong Glass Standards Committee, and member of the Expert Committee of the China Household Glass Association. He has authored more than 75 peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals, which have been cited 916 times by 814 documents, with an h-index of 15. His research contributions provide original insights into glass crystallization, sintering behavior, phase separation, and novel glass-ceramic applications, while he also serves as a reviewer for leading journals including the Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Ceramics International, and the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. His recent research highlights include studies on the influence of trace elements such as NiO on soda-lime-silicate and aluminosilicate glasses, the mixed-alkali effect in borate glass systems, and the role of phase separation in self-limited crystallization and crack growth resistance in phosphosilicate glasses. His team has also advanced knowledge on glass powders’ sintering behavior, early densification effects on glass–calcium carbonate mixtures, and the development of glass-ceramics as high-performance lithium-ion battery anode materials. With a consistent record of collaborative research and impactful publications from 2020 to 2025, Professor Liu continues to push the boundaries of glass science while fostering innovation in materials engineering. His work bridges fundamental research and applied technology, strengthening China’s position in glass science and standardization efforts worldwide.

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Featured Publications 

Jia, X., Ge, Y., Zhu, H., & Zheng, K. (2025). Performance enhancement and nano-scale interaction mechanism of asphalt modified with solid waste-derived nano-micro-powders. Coatings, 15(9), 1079.

Sabrina Joly-Marcelin | Coatings | Best Scholar Award

Sabrina Joly-Marcelin | Coatings | Best Scholar Award

Dr. Shaista Taimur, University of Wah, Pakistan.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Habilitation (HDR) on November 28, 2023: INSA Lyon and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
  • 🔬 Research Engineer (since Dec. 15, 2014): MATEIS Laboratory, INSA Lyon, CorrIS team.
  • 🧪 Post-Doctorate (Jan. 2013 – Dec. 2014): CIRIMAT, Toulouse, focusing on electrochemical behavior of Al alloys in hybrid sol-gel coatings, in collaboration with EADS IW and Paris laboratories.
  • 📚 Ph.D. (Oct. 2009 – Dec. 2012): University of Toulouse, specializing in corrosion of martensitic stainless steel, CIRIMAT UMR CNRS 5085.

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Sabrina Joly-Marcelin, a Research Engineer at INSA Lyon, excels in electrochemistry, corrosion science, and advanced coatings. Her pioneering research on hybrid sol-gel coatings and corrosion inhibitors, especially for aerospace applications, has significantly advanced material protection strategies. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science and her Habilitation to Supervise Research, she demonstrates exceptional academic leadership. Her interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative solutions, and impactful industrial applications make her a distinguished scholar, well-suited for the prestigious Best Scholar Award.

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