Jinfa Zhang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jinfa Zhang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Research Excellence Award

China University of Petroleum (Beijing) | China 

The research profile reflects a strong and continuous focus on petroleum engineering, Statistical Applications in Engineering with specialized expertise in rock mechanics, geomechanics, lost circulation control, reservoir stimulation, and enhanced oil and gas recovery. Advanced doctoral research concentrates on the mechanical behavior of reservoir rocks, wellbore stability, and lost circulation mechanisms, integrating theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications. Master’s-level research emphasized oil and gas reservoir stimulation technologies, enhanced recovery methods, numerical reservoir simulation, and optimization techniques, supported by a strong academic performance and rigorous coursework in advanced reservoir engineering, fluid phase equilibria, and simulation software applications. Undergraduate training provided a solid foundation in drilling engineering, completion engineering, rock mechanics, porous media flow, oilfield chemistry, and production engineering. The research experience is complemented by extensive proficiency in industry-standard professional software for fracturing design, reservoir simulation, curve fitting, programming, and geospatial analysis, enabling comprehensive data-driven studies. Practical exposure through geological fieldwork and petroleum production training strengthened the ability to connect theoretical research with field-scale operations. Academic excellence is demonstrated through competitive scholarships, innovation and design competitions, and national-level recognitions, highlighting strong research capability, interdisciplinary technical skills, and potential for impactful contributions to petroleum engineering research and technology development.

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Dujiang Yang | Clinical Trials and Statistical Designs | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Dujiang Yang | Clinical Trials and Statistical Designs | Research Excellence Award

The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Southwest Medical University | China

Mr. Dujiang Yang is an emerging clinician-scientist in Traditional Chinese Medicine Orthopedics & Traumatology at Southwest Medical University, whose rapid academic growth and extensive publication record have positioned him among the most productive young researchers in his field, he completed advanced training at the Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he served as a spine-track resident physician and postgraduate researcher under Professor Guoyou Wang, contributing deeply to multiple national and provincial scientific projects. As first author, Yang has published 37 SCI-indexed papers, including numerous Q1 journals such as Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Journal of Extracellular Vesicles, Advanced Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, Leukemia, and Angiogenesis, covering topics spanning musculoskeletal regeneration, tumor microenvironment immunology, ferroptosis in osteoarthritis, disc repair biology, metabolic bone disease, and translational nanotechnology. His overall research impact is reflected in an estimated h-index of 2, 42 documents, and over 7 citations, demonstrating strong recognition across basic and translational medicine communities. Beyond research, he has gained substantial clinical proficiency, mastering lumbar fusion procedures, spinal fixation, PVP/PKP, trauma management, and more than 200 independent suturing cases. Yang has earned major distinctions including multiple first-class scholarships, Outstanding Graduate awards at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Excellent Youth Researcher recognitions. His technical skillset includes Western blotting, RT-PCR, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular assays, animal experiments, advanced literature analysis, and scientific writing using GraphPad Prism and ImageJ. Combining rigorous clinical training, high-level publication output, and cross-disciplinary research capability, DuJiang Yang represents a driven, evidence-focused young scholar with strong potential for future leadership in musculoskeletal medicine and regenerative therapeutics.

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Yang, D., Yang, L., Yang, J., & Wang, G. (2025). Dual-targeting biomimetic nanoplatforms for tumor microenvironment-immune remodeling. Chemical Engineering Journal, 526, 171226.

Yang, D., Yang, J., Xu, H., & Wang, G. (2025). Minimal dose, maximal scrutiny: A critical appraisal of the feasibility and functional implications of a reduced-volume Nordic hamstring exercise protocol. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 35(12)

Yang, D., & Wang, G. (2025). Beyond quantity: The nonlinear association between HDL cholesterol and coronary atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis, 411, 120561.

Yang, D., & Wang, G. (2025). MSC-delivered CXCL10 for solid tumors: Navigating the translational hurdles from precept to clinic. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 193, 118735.

Youngjoo Kwon | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Youngjoo Kwon | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

Ewha Womans University | South Korea

Dr. Youngjoo Kwon is a highly accomplished professor in the College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ewha Womans University, where she has held influential leadership roles including Director of the Ewha Drug Development Research Core Center, Chair of the Graduate School, and Director of a major convergence education program. After completing her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Houston and postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine, she established a research laboratory that integrates advanced analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and NMR with computational modeling and diverse biochemical, molecular, and cellular biology platforms. Her interdisciplinary research spans metabolite profiling of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds, development of isozyme-selective enzyme inhibitors, and elucidation of the non-canonical cytosolic functions of the transcription factor ELF3/ESX, particularly its interaction with MED23 in driving metastasis and drug resistance in various cancers. Additionally, her laboratory develops and evaluates small-molecule modulators against challenging disease targets related to cancer, fibrosis, and neurodegeneration. Over her prolific scientific career, Dr. Kwon has published more than 175 peer-reviewed documents, accumulated over 5,053 citations, and achieved an h-index of 35, underscoring both the breadth and lasting impact of her contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical research. Her work has appeared in leading journals and has resulted in patents and successful licensing initiatives, demonstrating strong translational value. Dr. Kwon’s achievements have earned her numerous honors from major scientific societies, including awards from the Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology, the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea, and a ministerial award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. She is also deeply engaged in national regulatory and scientific policy activities, serving on advisory committees for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Korea Drug Development Fund, and several national research and technology evaluation boards. In addition, she contributes to the global scientific community through editorial roles in multiple international journals. Her research philosophy-rooted in mechanistic understanding, analytical innovation, and therapeutic development-continues to drive advancements in areas such as KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer, hepatic fibrosis, and metastatic progression, solidifying her standing as a leading scientist shaping next-generation drug discovery and disease-targeted interventions.

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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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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.