Choong-Ki Chung | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Choong-Ki Chung | Solid mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Seoul National University | South Korea 

Prof. Choong-Ki Chung is a distinguished academic in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Northwestern University in 1991, following an M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering from Seoul National University. His research focuses on site investigation, geo-information systems, geo-hazards, and soil deformation. With an academic career spanning over three decades, Professor Chung has held various key positions including Head of Department, Director of the Engineering Research Institute, and Associate Dean for Research Affairs at Seoul National University. He has also played leading roles in professional societies, serving as Vice President (2012–2016) and President (2019–2021, 2024) of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, and Vice President of the Korean Geotechnical Society. His international experience includes postdoctoral and visiting professorships at Northwestern University. A prolific researcher, Professor Chung has authored 72 international journal papers, 105 domestic journal papers, and 100 international conference papers. His work has been cited 1,283 times, with a total of 112 publications contributing to an h-index of 20, reflecting his impactful contributions to the geotechnical engineering community.

1.  Kim, K. N., Lee, S. H., Kim, K. S., Chung, C. K., Kim, M. M., & Lee, H. S. (2001). Optimal pile arrangement for minimizing differential settlements in piled raft foundations. Computers and Geotechnics, 28(4), 235–253.
Cited by: 153

2. Sun, C. G., Kim, D. S., & Chung, C. K. (2005). Geologic site conditions and site coefficients for estimating earthquake ground motions in the inland areas of Korea. Engineering Geology, 81(4), 446–469.
Cited by: 133

3. Lee, S. H., & Chung, C. K. (2005). An experimental study of the interaction of vertically loaded pile groups in sand. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 42(5), 1485–1493.
Cited by: 110

4. Hwang, J. I., Kim, C. Y., Chung, C. K., & Kim, M. M. (2006). Viscous fluid characteristics of liquefied soils and behavior of piles subjected to flow of liquefied soils. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 26(2–4), 313–323.
Cited by: 93

5. Finno, R. J., & Chung, C. K. (1992). Stress-strain-strength responses of compressible Chicago glacial clays. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 118(10), 1607–1625.
Cited by: 92

Ali Yahia Cherif | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ali Yahia Cherif | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Phd Student | Oum Elbouaghi University | Algeria

Ali Yahia-Cherif is a seasoned Algerian electrical and automation engineer born in 1991, with extensive expertise in predictive control systems, renewable energy, and electronic system diagnostics. He holds a Master’s in Industrial Automation and a Bachelor’s in Automatic Control from the University of Mentouri Constantine, and has been pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Automatic Engineering since 2014 at the University of Larbi Ben M’hidi, focusing on the development of experimental platforms for shunt active filter systems. His professional experience spans over a decade, including roles as a principal engineer and project manager in high and low-current installations—covering solar energy systems, surveillance, access control, and fire safety networks. He also worked as an engineer in security systems and has teaching experience in programming and electrical engineering at the university level. His leadership in the F.E.A.T scientific electronics club demonstrates his early commitment to innovation. Ali has authored over 12 scientific publications in reputable journals such as IET Renewable Power Generation, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, and European Journal of Electrical Engineering, addressing advanced topics in predictive control, hybrid energy storage, and photovoltaic systems. He has presented his work at key international conferences including GPECOM, IREC, and ICEEAC.

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Featured Publications

1. Meddour, S., Rahem, D., Yahia Cherif, A., Hachelfi, W., & Hichem, L. (2019). A novel approach for PV system based on metaheuristic algorithm connected to the grid using FS-MPC controller. Energy Procedia, 162, 57–66. 
Cited by: 32

2. Remache, S. E. I., Yahia Cherif, A., & Barra, K. (2019). Optimal cascaded predictive control for photovoltaic systems: Application based on predictive emulator. IET Renewable Power Generation, 13(15), 2740–2751. 
Cited by: 29

3. Yahia Cherif, A., Remache, S. E. I., Barra, K., & Wira, P. (2019). Adaptive model predictive control for three phase voltage source inverter using ADALINE estimator. In 2019 1st Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM) (pp. 164–169). IEEE. 
Cited by: 7

4. Yahia Cherif, A., Hicham, L., & Kamel, B. (2018). Implementation of finite set model predictive current control for shunt active filter. In 2018 9th International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC) (pp. 1–6). IEEE. 
Cited by: 6

5. Meddour, S., Rahem, D., Wira, P., Laib, H., Yahia Cherif, A., & Chtouki, I. (2022). Design and implementation of an improved metaheuristic algorithm for maximum power point tracking algorithm based on a PV emulator and a double-stage grid-connected system. European Journal of Electrical Engineering, 24(3), 423–430.
Cited by: 5

Minoru Sasaki | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Minoru Sasaki | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Organizing Committee | Gifu University | Japan

Prof. Dr. Minoru Sasaki, a distinguished Emeritus Professor at Gifu University, has made significant contributions to the fields of mechanical engineering, control systems, and mechatronics throughout his academic and professional career. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tohoku University (1985), he has held various academic positions in Japan and internationally, including visiting professorships at UCLA, Georgia Institute of Technology, and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. He has also served in numerous leadership roles at Gifu University, such as Department Chair, Assistant President, and Director of the Career Center. His professional affiliations include IEEE Life Senior Member, ASME, JSME, SICE (Fellow), RSJ, JSASS, and others. He has actively contributed to global academic and research communities through editorial roles in prestigious journals and program committees of international conferences. His involvement extends to advisory roles and leadership positions within key engineering societies in Japan and abroad. A prolific researcher, Dr. Sasaki has authored 202 publications, which have been cited by 966, reflecting a strong academic impact with an h-index of 14. These metrics highlight the depth and relevance of his research in intelligent mechanical systems and applied electromagnetics.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Taheri, S. M., Matsushita, K., & Sasaki, M. (2017). Virtual reality driving simulation for measuring driver behavior and characteristics. Journal of Transportation Technologies, 7(02), 123.
Cited by 84.

2. Takayama, K., & Sasaki, M. (1983). Effects of radius of curvature and initial angle on the shock transition over concave and convex walls. Report of the Institute of High Speed Mechanics, 46, 1–30.
Cited by 66.

3. Yoshida, T., Sasaki, M., Ikeda, K., Mochizuki, M., Nogami, Y., & Inokuchi, K. (2002). Prediction of coal liquefaction reactivity by solid state 13C NMR spectral data. Fuel, 81(11-12), 1533–1539.
Cited by 64.

4. Endo, T., Sasaki, M., Matsuno, F., & Jia, Y. (2016). Contact-force control of a flexible Timoshenko arm in rigid/soft environment. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 62(5), 2546–2553.
Cited by 61.

5. Takeda, K., Sasaki, M., Kieda, N., Katayama, K., Kako, T., Hashimoto, K., … (2001). Preparation of transparent super-hydrophobic polymer film with brightness enhancement property. Journal of Materials Science Letters, 20(23), 2131–2133.
Cited by 56.

Mansoureh Azadeh | Bioinformatics | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh | Bioinformatics | Women Researcher Award

Lab Manager | Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute | Iran

Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh is a distinguished molecular and cellular biologist and the Founder and Director of Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute in Isfahan, Iran. With over two decades of leadership in academia, research, and biotechnology entrepreneurship, she has significantly advanced cancer genomics, gene expression analysis, and personalized medicine. Her research spans diverse areas including breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, drug resistance, and athletic genomics. In 2023, she founded PreventiGene, a genetics startup focused on early cancer detection. Dr. Azadeh has served as Chair of the Board at Control Tavan Novin Pouya since 2006, and has also managed the COVID-19 department at Jey Medical Diagnosis Laboratory. An active educator, she has taught for 20 semesters at Azad University and leads national technical training programs in biotechnology. She has authored books on laboratory methods and cancer diagnostics, serves as an editor for medical journals, and regularly collaborates with academic and industry partners to promote scientific innovation. She is widely recognized for her expertise in advanced technologies such as CRISPR, RNA sequencing, and high-throughput data analysis, and has developed and supervised numerous genetic research initiatives. Her technical skills span PCR/qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, microbiology, and cell culture. As of October 2025, Dr. Azadeh has authored 34 indexed publications, with 313 citations, and holds an h-index of 13 , reflecting her impactful contribution to life sciences and translational research.

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Featured Publications

1. Bagheri, F., Mesrian Tanha, H., Mojtabavi Naeini, M., Ghaedi, K., & Azadeh, M. (2016). Tumor-promoting function of single nucleotide polymorphism rs1836724 (C3388T) alters multiple potential legitimate microRNA binding sites at the 3′-untranslated region of ErbB4. Molecular Medicine Reports, 13(5), 4494–4498. 
Cited by: 39

2. Ebrahimi Ghahnavieh, L., Tabatabaeian, H., Ebrahimi Ghahnavieh, Z., & others. (2020). Fluctuating expression of miR-584 in primary and high-grade gastric cancer. BMC Cancer, 20, 621. 
Cited by: 31

3. Noormohammad, M., Sadeghi, S., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Talebi, A., & others. (2016). Upregulation of miR-222 in both Helicobacter pylori-infected and noninfected gastric cancer patients. Journal of Genetics, 95(4), 991–995. 
Cited by: 29

4. Fattahi Dolatabadi, N., Dehghani, A., Shahand, E., Yazdanshenas, M., & others. (2020). The interaction between MALAT1 target, miR-143-3p, and RALGAPA2 is affected by functional SNP rs3827693 in breast cancer. Human Cell, 33(4), 1229–1239.
Cited by: 28

5. Adami, B., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Talebi, A., Azadeh, M., & Dehdashtian, E. (2019). miR-146a is deregulated in gastric cancer. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 15(1), 108–114.
Cited by: 28