Aixia Yuan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Aixia Yuan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Teacher at Dalian Polytechnic University, China

Dr. Aixia Yuan is a passionate educator and researcher currently serving as a Teacher at Dalian Polytechnic University, China . She received her Ph.D. in Communication and Information Systems from Dalian Maritime University . With a strong background in wireless communication, filters, and radio frequency technology, she has authored and co-authored  research papers in international journals and conferences . Dr. Yuan teaches “Communication Principles”, a course recognized as an “Excellent Course” award-winning program . Her research explores negative group delay circuits, passive filters, RFID, and advanced communication systems . She has actively participated in provincial-level research projects and collaborated with industry partners to translate research into practical innovations . With three patents filed and multiple impactful contributions, Dr. Yuan continues to inspire her students and peers through her dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and applied communication systems .

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Education 

Dr. Aixia Yuan’s educational journey reflects her deep commitment to communication engineering and information systems . She earned her Ph.D. in Communication and Information System from Dalian Maritime University, China.. Her doctoral work focused on advanced communication structures, filters, and negative group delay circuits, laying a strong foundation for her later research and teaching endeavors. Prior to her Ph.D., she built her academic base with solid training in electronics and wireless communication . Beyond her doctoral studies, Dr. Yuan has expanded her expertise through provincial-level education and science planning projects and collaborative academic programs . As a faculty member at Dalian Polytechnic University, she integrates her academic knowledge into teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development, especially in her recognized “Communication Principles” course . Her academic path demonstrates a perfect blend of rigorous theoretical training, applied research skills, and continuous innovation in communication systems .

Experience 

Dr. Aixia Yuan has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience as a faculty member at Dalian Polytechnic University . She has taught the “Communication Principles” course, which earned the prestigious “Excellent Course” award for its innovation in teaching and relevance in communication studies . On the research front, Dr. Yuan has completed five funded research projects and participated in multiple Liaoning provincial education and science initiatives . She has also worked on two projects under the Liaoning Province Department of Education, contributing to applied research in communication and radio frequency systems . Her professional expertise extends to industry collaborations, with five consultancy projects, bridging the gap between academia and practical technological development . publications and three patents filed, her professional journey demonstrates her dedication to advancing communication technologies while nurturing the next generation of engineers and researchers .

Research Interest

Dr. Aixia Yuan research interests lie at the intersection of communication systems and applied circuit design . She is particularly passionate about radio frequency communication (RFID), negative group delay circuits, and lumped parameter passive filters . Her innovative work in designing multifunctional circuits enables the realization of band-pass, high-pass, and low-pass filters with negative group delays without altering circuit structures . This flexibility offers promising applications in broadband communication and signal processing. She also focuses on wireless communication systems, addressing both theoretical foundations and real-world implementations . Dr. Yuan’s interest in goal-oriented design and low-loss broadband solutions reflects her vision of creating practical, scalable, and efficient solutions for next-generation communication systems . Her active engagement in provincial and international projects and multiple journal publications demonstrates her strong commitment to advancing the frontiers of communication science and engineering .

Award and Honor

Dr. Aixia Yuan has earned recognition for her outstanding contributions in research and teaching . Her course, “Communication Principles”, was honored as an “Excellent Course”, highlighting her commitment to academic excellence and innovative pedagogy . She has successfully completed five competitive research projects and contributed to provincial education and science initiatives at both local and national levels . Her groundbreaking research on negative group delay circuits has been widely recognized in international journals and conferences, showcasing her as a rising scholar in communication engineering . Additionally, Dr. Yuan has filed three patents, emphasizing her ability to transform research into practical, innovative solutions . Her impactful publication, “A Novel Multifunctional Negative Group Delay Circuit…” indexed in WOS, has been cited internationally, strengthening her academic reputation . These accomplishments reflect her dedication to advancing communication technologies while inspiring students and peers through excellence in research and teaching .

Research Skill

Dr. Aixia Yuan possesses a diverse skill set in advanced communication systems and circuit design . Her expertise includes designing negative group delay circuits, lumped parameter passive filters, and RFID-based wireless communication systems . She has hands-on experience in theoretical modeling, equation derivation, simulation, and experimental validation . Dr. Yuan is adept at using simulation tools and analytical methods to optimize circuit design for broadband characteristics and low-loss performance . She has successfully authored  publications and filed three patents, demonstrating strong research writing, innovation, and problem-solving skills . Additionally, her experience in provincial projects and industry consultancy highlights her ability to collaborate across academia and industry . Dr. Yuan’s strengths also include mentorship, teaching, and curriculum development, proven through her award-winning course on Communication Principles . Altogether, her research skills combine technical innovation, scientific rigor, and educational excellence, positioning her as a leader in communication science .

Publication Top Note

Title: A Low-Loss Circuit with High-Pass Low-Pass Broadband Flat Negative Group Delay Characteristics
Authors: Enze Shi, Aixia Yuan, Junzheng Liu, Niannan Chang, Xinqi Guo
Journal: Chips (MDPI)
Year: 2025

Conclusion

Dr. Aixia Yuan has demonstrated remarkable dedication to advancing the fields of communication systems and radio frequency technology . With a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Systems , her academic contributions include over  research papers,  patents, and several impactful projects that have advanced understanding in negative group delay circuits, RFID, and wireless communication. Her published works, such as the  Chips article “A Low-Loss Circuit with High-Pass Low-Pass Broadband Flat Negative Group Delay Characteristics  reflect her commitment to high-quality, innovative, and practical research. Through her teaching at Dalian Polytechnic University, where she has also been recognized for excellence in course delivery , she continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers. Her research bridges theoretical innovation with real-world application, enhancing the future of wireless communication and circuit design. Dr. Yuan’s outstanding achievements, integrity, and community impact make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award .

Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi| Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi| Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Corresponding Author, Ferdowsi university of Mashhad,Iran

Dr. Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi is a rising academic with a robust publication record, collaborative outlook, and applied interdisciplinary focus. Her work on supply chain optimization, IoT integration, and human reliability is timely and contributes to both industrial efficiency and sustainable development.

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🎓 Education

Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Management from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2019–2024), with a remarkable GPA of 19.49 out of 20. Her doctoral thesis focuses on developing a maintenance planning model using the Internet of Things (IoT) while accounting for human error. She earned her M.Sc. in Industrial Management from the same university in 2017, graduating with a GPA of 18.96. She began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at Ferdowsi University, graduating in 2012.

Professional Experience

Dr. Bafandegan Emroozi has served as a research fellow at Sanabad University (2023–2024) and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2021–2023). In these roles, she has contributed to various multidisciplinary projects focusing on optimization, reliability, and maintenance strategies within industrial systems.

Skills

She brings a strong technical toolkit that includes programming and modeling in Python, MATLAB, GAMS, Vensim, LINGO, LaTeX, UCINET, and Minitab. She is also proficient in MICMAC and Microsoft Office applications, reflecting a solid foundation in both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Research Interests

r research spans multiple domains, including supply chain management, optimization, maintenance and reliability, human error analysis, inventory control, system dynamics, and mathematical modeling. Her work often explores the intersection of advanced technologies (e.g., IoT) with human-centered decision-making.

Conclusion

Women Researcher Award: Strongly Recommended. Her academic output, innovative scope, and relevance to modern global challenges make her an excellent candidate. Best Researcher Award: Recommended with Reservations. She is well on her way, but continued growth in citations, funding, and global recognition would strengthen her case in the future.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Modares, A., Kazemi, M., Bafandegan Emroozi, V., & Roozkhosh, P. (2023). A new supply chain design to solve supplier selection based on internet of things and delivery reliability. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(11), 7993–8028. Cited by: 39

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). A vendor-managed inventory model based on optimal retailers selection and reliability of supply chain. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(5), 3075–3106. Cited by: 32

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). A new model to design the suppliers portfolio in newsvendor problem based on product reliability. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(6), 4112–4151. Cited by: 25

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Roozkhosh, P., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, F. (2023). Selecting green suppliers by considering the internet of things and CMCDM approach. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 7(5), 1167–1189. Cited by: 19

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., & Fakoor, A. (2023). A new approach to human error assessment in financial service based on the modified CREAM and DANP. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 14(4), 95–120. Cited by: 19

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Kazemi, M., Doostparast, M., & Pooya, A. (2024). Improving industrial maintenance efficiency: A holistic approach to integrated production and maintenance planning with human error optimization. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 8(2), 539–564. Cited by: 18

  • Modares, A., Motahari, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2022). Developing a newsvendor model based on the relative competence of suppliers and probable group decision-making. Industrial Management Journal, 14(1), 115–142. Cited by: 18

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, P. (2024). A new model to optimize the human reliability based on CREAM and group decision making. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 40(2), 1079–1109. Cited by: 16

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). Applying a multi-criteria group decision-making method in a probabilistic environment for supplier selection (Case study: Urban railway in Iran). Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering, 16(1), 129–140. Cited by: 15

  • Emroozi, V. B., Kazemi, M., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, P. (2024). Improving quality and reducing costs in supply chain: the developing VIKOR method and optimization. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 20(2), 494–524. Cited by: 1