Xingyu Zhou | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Xingyu Zhou | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Beijing Institute of Technology | China

Prof. Xingyu Zhou is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, China, specializing in renewable energy systems and electric vehicle (EV) powertrain optimization. His research integrates deep learning, stochastic modeling, and co-optimization techniques to enhance EV efficiency, safety, and ecological performance. He has authored 30 publications, cited over 494 Citations, and maintains collaborations with 36 co-authors, contributing to high-impact journals such as Applied Energy and Journal of Power Sources. Prof. Zhou’s work on predictive speed planning, powertrain energy management, and renewable energy integration advances sustainable transportation solutions, promoting environmentally responsible and technologically innovative mobility systems globally.

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Sabitha Vemula | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Sabitha Vemula | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Vaagdevi College Of Engineering | India

Mrs. Sabitha Vemula  is an Associate Professor at Vaagdevi College of Engineering with expertise in signal and image processing, medical image analysis, machine learning, and VLSI-related systems. Her research is strongly focused on MRI-based brain tumor detection and classification, integrating kernel methods, support vector machines, convolutional neural networks, and transformer architectures. She has authored over 7 peer-reviewed publications in international journals, IEEE/Elsevier conference proceedings, and edited volumes, accumulating more than 37 citations. Her work reflects sustained interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to improved diagnostic accuracy, healthcare decision support, and intelligent imaging systems with clear societal and clinical relevance.

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Hadi Gokcen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hadi Gokcen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Gazi University Industrial Engineering Department | Turkey

Dr. Hadi Gökçen, affiliated with Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, is a distinguished researcher recognized for his influential contributions to industrial engineering, operations research, and computational intelligence. With 51 published documents, an h-index of 23, and more than 1,920 citations from 1,367 citing documents, his scholarly impact spans data-driven decision systems, intelligent manufacturing, and applied artificial intelligence. His recent works reflect a strong integration of machine learning, optimization, and sustainability in solving real-world industrial and economic problems. In Computational Economics , he introduced a hybrid machine learning model that combines clustering and stacking ensemble approaches for improved real estate price prediction. His research published in Applied Sciences Switzerland, proposed a dynamic scheduling method for identical parallel-machine environments through a multi-purpose intelligent utility framework. In Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, he presented innovative balancing and sequencing strategies for mixed-model parallel robotic assembly lines, emphasizing energy-efficient production. Further, his Survey Review paper applied hybrid unsupervised learning to identify sub-real estate markets, enhancing prediction accuracy and market segmentation. His contribution to developing a Digital Transformation Perception Scale underscores his focus on organizational innovation and industrial adaptation within the Industry paradigm. Dr. Gökçen’s interdisciplinary research bridges artificial intelligence, optimization, and digital transformation, advancing the understanding and implementation of intelligent, sustainable, and adaptive systems in engineering and economic domains.

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Featured Publications

1. Demirel, N. Ö., & Gökçen, H. (2008). A mixed integer programming model for remanufacturing in reverse logistics environment. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 39(11), 1197–1206.
Cited By : 258

2. Demirel, E., Demirel, N., & Gökçen, H. (2016). A mixed integer linear programming model to optimize reverse logistics activities of end-of-life vehicles in Turkey. Journal of Cleaner Production, 112, 2101–2113.
Cited By : 247

3. Gökçen, H., Ağpak, K., & Benzer, R. (2006). Balancing of parallel assembly lines. International Journal of Production Economics, 103(2), 600–609.
Cited By : 226

4. Gökçen, H. (2007). Yönetim bilgi sistemleri. Ankara: Palme Yayıncılık.
Cited By : 217

5. Erel, E., & Gökçen, H. (1999). Shortest-route formulation of mixed-model assembly line balancing problem. European Journal of Operational Research, 116(1), 194–204.
Cited By : 189

Mohammad Taghilou | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Taghilou | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor | University of Zanjan | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Taghilou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Zanjan, Iran. His research expertise lies in heat transfer, phase change problems, energy storage, and porous media, with an emphasis on the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) and its applications in thermal systems. Over his academic career, he has authored impactful studies published in leading journals such as Applied Thermal Engineering, Computers & Mathematics with Applications, and the International Journal of Thermal Sciences. His most cited works explore PCM solidification, nanofluid-based heat exchangers, and the thermal behavior of energy storage systems. Dr. Taghilou’s studies significantly contribute to advancing thermal management technologies, including applications in lithium-ion batteries, heat sinks, and double-pipe exchangers, with an aim to enhance energy efficiency and system reliability. His collaborations with international scholars from institutions such as the University of Tehran, Aalto University (Finland), and the University of Technology Sydney have expanded the interdisciplinary reach of his research. With 541 total citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 16, his work demonstrates both academic impact and global relevance. Through innovative numerical modeling and experimental approaches, Dr. Taghilou continues to advance understanding in phase-change thermal systems and nanomaterial-enhanced heat transfer, fostering sustainable energy applications and modern engineering solutions.

Featured Publications

1.Sajedi, R., Osanloo, B., Talati, F., & Taghilou, M. (2016). Splitter plate application on the circular and square pin fin heat sinks.  Cited by : 70

2.Taghilou, M., & Rahimian, M. H. (2014). Investigation of two-phase flow in porous media using lattice Boltzmann method. Cited By : 49

3.Talati, F., & Taghilou, M. (2015). Lattice Boltzmann application on the PCM solidification within a rectangular finned container. Cited By : 44

4.Taheri, A. A., Abdali, A., Taghilou, M., Alhelou, H. H., & Mazlumi, K. (2021). Investigation of mineral oil-based nanofluids effect on oil temperature reduction and loading capacity increment of distribution transformers.
Cited By : 40

5.Taghilou, M., & Khavasi, E. (2020). Thermal behavior of a PCM filled heat sink: The contrast between ambient heat convection and heat thermal storage. Cited By : 36