Xu Ge | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Industrial Statistics Award

Mr. Xu Ge | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Industrial Statistics Award

Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

Mr. Xu Ge is a promising researcher specializing in control science, soft sensing, and intelligent systems, currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Automation from the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), where he consistently demonstrated academic excellence and technical innovation. Throughout his academic journey, Xu Ge has been recognized with numerous honors, including the prestigious National Scholarship, Topband Enterprise Scholarship, and First-Class Academic Scholarship. His university distinctions-Outstanding Student, Outstanding CYL Member, Outstanding Graduate, and Outstanding Thesis-further highlight his commitment to excellence. Xu has achieved remarkable success in national competitions, winning the ROBOCOM National First Prize, ROBOCON National Third Prize, the National Undergraduate Smart Car Competition (Outdoor Track) National Third Prize, and the National Undergraduate Mathematics Competition Provincial First Prize. His research experience reflects a strong interdisciplinary background bridging control engineering, machine learning, and system modeling. Notably, in the NSFC project “Online Estimation of Loads and Fatigue Life Prediction of Key Chassis Components under Random Driving Conditions,” he designed a soft-sensing framework that enables high-accuracy signal estimation through data-driven models and developed an embedded system for real-world vehicle testing. His collaboration with BYD on the “New Energy Vehicles Technology Program” showcased his expertise in robotics and deep learning, where he constructed datasets from BYD blade-battery modules and integrated neural networks with classical algorithms for precise robotic welding detection and operation. Xu Ge has contributed several impactful publications, including works in Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing and IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, and papers accepted for presentation at IECON 2025. His accepted and submitted research covers a wide range of topics, such as vehicle sensor optimization, kernelized modeling for wheel load estimation, and battery electrochemical parameter identification through hybrid optimization methods. With his strong foundation in algorithm design, system integration, and data-driven control, Xu Ge continues to push the frontiers of intelligent mechanical systems and vehicular sensing technologies, aspiring to develop innovative, high-performance solutions that bridge theoretical advancements with industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

Ge, X., Li, M., Zhou, J., Qiu, Y., & Zhang, M. (2026). MMSE noncausal FIR based wheel force soft-sensing under Bernoulli-uniform prior. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 242, 113601.

Ge, X., Zhang, M., Zhou, J., Chen, W., Li, X., & Li, M. (2025). Vehicle sensor configuration optimization for tire force estimation based on Min-Max SDP. In IECON 2025 – 51st Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.

Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don Bosco College of Engineering | India

Dr. Nitendra Palankar is a seasoned academic and researcher specializing in Transportation Engineering and Concrete Technology, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Dr. Palankar completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, in July 2016, following an M.Tech. in the same discipline from NITK in 2012. His doctoral research focused on the “Performance of Alkali Activated Concrete Mixes with Steel Slag as Coarse Aggregate for Rigid Pavements,” under the guidance of Prof. A.U. Ravishankar. He has been actively involved in teaching for over six years and has contributed significantly to the academic community through various roles, including serving as an editorial member for the American Journal of Construction and Building Materials and as a reviewer for several reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Palankar has also been a registered research guide at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, currently supervising two research scholars. His research interests encompass sustainable construction materials, particularly the use of industrial by-products in concrete, and the development of eco-friendly pavement technologies. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production and the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. Dr. Palankar holds an h-index of 6, with 484 citations. His work has garnered recognition for its contribution to sustainable civil engineering practices, particularly in the context of utilizing industrial waste materials for pavement construction. Through his extensive research and academic endeavors, Dr. Palankar continues to advance the field of transportation engineering, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure development.

Featured Publications

“Studies on Self-Healing Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Bituminous Concrete Mixes”

“Development of regression model for strength prediction of Eco-Friendly alkali activated dry lean concrete for pavements”

“Investigations on performance of alkali activated mortar mixes containing red mud and aluminum dross”

“Performance of Alkali-Activated Mortar Mixes Containing Industrial Waste Materials as Binders”

“A study on the effect of rejuvenators in reclaimed asphalt pavement based stone mastic asphalt mixes”