Xu Ge | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Industrial Statistics Award

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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.

Fatih kirbiyik | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fatih kirbiyik | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fatih kirbiyik | Adiyaman university | Turkey

Dr. Fatih Kirbiyik is a Turkish academic specializing in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), particularly focusing on functionally graded Al₂O₃/CYSZ systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) . His doctoral research centered on evaluating the CMAS (Calcium–Magnesium–Alumino-Silicate) and hot corrosion resistance of these TBCs. Dr. Kirbiyik has held academic positions at ITU and served as a visiting researcher at Dublin City University. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the TÜBİTAK Publication Encouragement Award and the Istanbul Technical University Publication Encouragement Award. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed journals and conferences, with his research being cited over 80 times. Notably, his publication on the application of thermal gradient and thermal cycling tests to Al₂O₃/CYSZ functionally graded TBCs has been cited 67 times in Scopus. Dr. Kirbiyik’s h-index is 4, with an i10-index of 3, indicating a growing influence in his field. His expertise encompasses materials characterization, plasma spraying, and laser surface modification techniques. Beyond his academic pursuits, he has a keen interest in music and travel.

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Featured Publications

Kirbiyik, F., Gok, M. G., & Goller, G. Application of thermal gradient and thermal cycling tests to Al2O3/CYSZ functionally graded TBC in the presence of simultaneous hot corrosion and CMAS effects. Surface and Coatings Technology, 444, 128688.

Pakseresht, A., & Mosas, K. K. A. Ceramic coatings for high-temperature environments. In From thermal barrier to environmental barrier applications (p. 491).

Kirbiyik, F., Gok, M. G., & Goller, G. Recent developments on Al2O3-based thermal barrier coatings. In Ceramic coatings for high-temperature environments: From thermal barrier to environmental barrier applications (p. 5).

Kirbiyik, F. Laser surface modification of Al2O3/CYSZ functionally graded TBC against CMAS and hot corrosion damage. Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 1–20.

Kirbiyik, F. Microstructural and mechanical investigation of CYSZ/MCrAlY thermal barrier coatings: A comparison of APS and SPS processes. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 1–9.