Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuan. Zhi | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuan. Zhi | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Wuhan University of Technology | China

Zhi Yuan is a dedicated researcher specializing in intelligent shipping, traffic safety, and data-driven modeling, with strong contributions to maritime transportation analytics and vessel behavior prediction. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Information Science and Technology, a master’s degree in Software Engineering, and is completing a PhD in Traffic Information Engineering and Control at the School of Navigation, Wuhan University of Technology, including a joint PhD program at Liverpool John Moores University. His research experience spans numerous national and provincial projects on ship energy consumption prediction, vessel traffic flow modeling, multimodal data fusion, and intelligent navigation technologies. He has actively participated in major international conferences such as ISOPE, ICITE, IFSPA, CBD, and WTC, presenting work on AIS-based trajectory reconstruction, fuel consumption modeling, and spatio-temporal data analysis. His publications appear in leading journals including Environmental Modelling & Software, Ocean Engineering, Regional Studies in Marine Science, and IEEE Access. He has also contributed to several patents related to maritime safety and navigation systems. Recognized with multiple scholarships and academic awards, he continues to advance innovative solutions for maritime intelligence and sustainable navigation, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental performance in complex waterways.

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Featured Publications

1. Yuan, Z., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Zhang, Q., & Liu, R. W. (2020). A multi-task analysis and modelling paradigm using LSTM for multi-source monitoring data of inland vessels. Ocean Engineering, 213, 107604.

2. Yuan, Z., Liu, J., Liu, Y., & Li, Z. (2019). A novel approach for vessel trajectory reconstruction using AIS data. In Proceedings of the ISOPE International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (Paper No. ISOPE-I-19-364).

3. Li, Z., Zhang, T., Yuan, Z., Wu, Z., & Du, Z. (2018). Spatio-temporal pattern analysis and prediction for urban crime. In Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Advanced Cloud and Big Data (CBD).

4. Wang, X., Liu, J., Liu, Z., & Yuan, Z. (2020). Measurement and evaluation of marine intelligent transportation PNT data based on BDS and DGNSS. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 719(1), 012069.

Prof. Hossein Shahbani Zahiri | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hossein Shahbani Zahiri | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | Iran

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Abbasi, H., Hamedi, M. M., Lotfabad, T. B., Zahiri, H. S., Sharafi, H., Masoomi, F., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2012). Biosurfactant-producing bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa MA01 isolated from spoiled apples: Physicochemical and structural characteristics of isolated biosurfactant. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering.

Lotfabad, T. B., Abassi, H., Ahmadkhaniha, R., Roostaazad, R., Masoomi, F., Zahiri, H. S., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2010). Structural characterization of a rhamnolipid-type biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa MR01: Enhancement of di-rhamnolipid proportion using gamma irradiation. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.

Ebadi, M., Zolfaghari, M. R., Aghaei, S. S., Zargar, M., Shafiei, M., Zahiri, H. S., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2019). A bio-inspired strategy for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using the cell extract of cyanobacterium Nostoc sp. EA03: From biological function to toxicity assessment. RSC Advances.

Shourian, M., Noghabi, K. A., Zahiri, H. S., Bagheri, T., Karbalaei, R., Mollaei, M., … & Raheb, J. (2009). Efficient phenol degradation by a newly characterized Pseudomonas sp. SA01 isolated from pharmaceutical wastewaters. Desalination.

Safaei, M., Maleki, H., Soleimanpour, H., Norouzy, A., Zahiri, H. S., Vali, H., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2019). Development of a novel method for the purification of C-phycocyanin pigment from a local cyanobacterial strain Limnothrix sp. NS01 and evaluation of its biological activities. Scientific Reports.

Mr. Junsik Cho | Transformational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Junsik Cho | Transformational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) | South Korea

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Featured Publications

Lee, S. J., Kim, T. Y., Cho, J. S., Kim, J. S., & Yun, H. S. (2025). Hybrid hydropower–PV with mining flexibility and heat recovery: Article 6-ready mitigation pathways in Central Asia. Sustainability, 17(21), 9488.

Cho, J., & Lee, S. (2025). Feasibility analysis of EMAS application on steep-sloped runway ends: A case study of the Daegu–Gyeongbuk integrated airport. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 73(7), 40–49.

Cho, J., Son, J., Jeong, W., & Lim, C. (2023). A study on airport accessibility indices. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 71(3), 54–60.

Lim, C., Cho, J., Jeong, W., Kim, U., & Park, J. (2022). Recommendations for bridge installation within airport areas. Journal of the Korean Society of Road Engineers, 24(4), 15–20.

Cho, J. (2021). Considerations for selecting new airport development areas from the airport operator’s perspective: Why should as much surrounding area as possible be incorporated? Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 69(10), 66–71.

Cho, J., & Lim, C. (2021). Recommendations for introducing domestic runway arresting systems considering the current status of aircraft braking devices. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 69(2), 42–47.