Yuxiao Gao | Big Data Science and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yuxiao Gao | Big Data Science and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Taiyuan University of Technology, China

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Early Academic Pursuits

Yuxiao Gao is currently an undergraduate student at Taiyuan University of Technology, majoring in Data Science and Big Data Technology. With a strong academic inclination toward cutting-edge technologies, Yuxiao has already made significant strides in the research community, especially in areas intersecting artificial intelligence and healthcare. His journey into research began with a deep interest in machine learning and its practical applications in the medical domain.

Professional Endeavors

Despite being an undergraduate, Yuxiao has demonstrated academic maturity by publishing a review article in an SCI-indexed journal focusing on deep learning-based medical image segmentation. He also showcased his work at a CCF-C level conference, presenting a novel segmentation framework, emphasizing his capability to contribute at recognized academic platforms. His technical skillset includes Python, Java, PyTorch, and proficiency in Linux environments, positioning him as a competent data science researcher.

Contributions and Research Focus

Yuxiao's research is characterized by interdisciplinary innovation. His notable contributions include developing a knowledge graph for Chinese health policy using Natural Language Processing (NLP)tools and assessing policies quantitatively via the Policy Modeling Consistency (PMC) index. This integration of NLP with healthcare and policy evaluation demonstrates his unique capability to apply data-driven approaches to real-world problems, reflecting both depth and relevance in his academic endeavors.

Collaborations and Academic Influence

Yuxiao has collaborated with faculty members involved in medical imaging and health policy analytics, enriching his interdisciplinary experience. His ability to merge computer vision, NLP, and graph databases to solve complex healthcare issues has made him a valuable contributor to collaborative research teams, even at the early stages of his career.

Academic Citations and Publications

Yuxiao has authored one SCI-indexed review paper and presented at a CCF-C conference, with future publications expected as his research matures. Although citation metrics are currently not applicable due to the early stage of his career, his workโ€™s relevance and potential for impact are evident through the quality of publication and platforms.

Technical Skills

His core technical proficiencies span deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), programming languages (Python, Java), and Linux-based systems. Additionally, Yuxiao has hands-on experience in knowledge graph construction, policy analysis using PMC modeling, and implementing medical image segmentation frameworks, marking his expertise across both structured and unstructured data domains.

Recognition and Award Preference

Given his strong foundation in research, innovation, and interdisciplinary applications of data science, Yuxiao Gao is a deserving candidate for the Best Undergraduate Researcher Award. His achievements, despite being in the early stage of his academic career, reflect both academic rigor and real-world impact.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Yuxiao aims to expand his work inintelligent healthcare systems and policy informatics, striving to build solutions that bridge the gap between machine learning technologies and societal needs. His passion for integrating science, policy, and innovation is poised to shape meaningful outcomes in both academia and applied research domains.

Selected Publications

  • Title: A Review on Deep Learning-Based Medical Image Segmentation

  • Authors: Yuxiao Gao, [Co-author Names if any]

  • Journal: [Journal Name, e.g., IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging]

  • Year: [Year, e.g., 2024]

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Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsien Hsia | Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsien Hsia | Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

National Ilan University, Taiwan.

Chih-Hsien Hsia is a distinguished professor and researcher in computer science, specializing in DSP IC Design, Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Cognitive Engineering. He holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Science from National Cheng Kung University and Electrical & Computer Engineering from Tamkang University, Taiwan. Currently, he serves as a Distinguished Professor at National Ilan University and holds key positions in AI research, industry collaborations, and professional organizations. His contributions to AI, image processing, and intelligent systems have earned him prestigious awards and widespread recognition.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsien Hsia holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Engineering Science from National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and Electrical & Computer Engineering from Tamkang University, Taiwan. His expertise spans multiple engineering disciplines, with a strong focus on cutting-edge technological advancements and interdisciplinary research.

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience

Prof. Dr. Chih-Hsien Hsia is a Distinguished Professor at National Ilan University (2024 โ€“ Present) and serves as the Executive Director of the AI Promotion Office at the same institution. He is also the Director of the AIoX Research Center at National Ilan University (2024 โ€“ Present).

Beyond his role at NIU, he has been an Honorary Distinguished Professor at Chaoyang University of Technology since 2022 and a Board Member of the Chinese Society of Consumer Electronics since 2018. Additionally, he holds the position of Vice Chair of the IEEE Taipei Chapter Signal Processing Society (2024 โ€“ Present).

Previously, he served as a Professor at National Ilan University (2020 โ€“ 2024) and was the Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science at NIU from 2021 to 2024. His leadership and research contributions have significantly advanced AI, signal processing, and computer science education.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Interests

๐Ÿ–ฅ DSP IC Design

๐Ÿ“ท Computer Vision & Image Processing

๐Ÿง  Cognitive Engineering

๐Ÿ† Awards & Honors

๐Ÿฅ‡ Taiwan International Science Fair (2025) โ€“ First Prize in Computer Science & Engineering

๐Ÿ… Best Paper Awards at IEEE Eurasia Conference on IoT, IET International Conference, National Defense Technology Academic Conference (2024)

๐ŸŒŸ World's Top 2% Scientists (2022)

๐ŸŽ– Outstanding Young Scholar Award โ€“ Computer Society of the Republic of China (2018, 2020)

๐Ÿ“š Notable Publications

Finger Vein Recognition Based on Vision Transformer with Feature Decoupling for Online Payment Applications
IEEE Access, 2025 | DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3552075
Contributors: Liang-Ying Ke, Yi-Chen Lin, Chih-Hsien Hsia

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Sensing and Image Processing
Sensors, 2025-03-18 | DOI: 10.3390/s25061870
Contributors: Jing Chen, Miaohui Wang, Chih-Hsien Hsia

An Edge-Cloud Collaborative Scalp Inspection System Based on Robust Representation Learning
IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, 2024 | DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2024.3474911
Contributors: Sin-Ye Jhong, Guan-Ting Li, Chih-Hsien Hsia

Tucker Decomposition and Log-Gabor Feature-Based Quality Assessment for the Screen Content Videos
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2024 | DOI: 10.1109/TIM.2024.3381267
Contributors: Hailiang Huang, Huanqiang Zeng, Jing Chen, Junhui Hou, Chih-Hsien Hsia, Kai-Kuang Ma

Width-Adaptive CNN: Fast CU Partition Prediction for VVC Screen Content Coding
IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, 2024 | DOI: 10.1109/TMM.2024.3410116
Contributors: Chao Jiao, Huanqiang Zeng, Jing Chen, Chih-Hsien Hsia, Tianlei Wang, Kai-Kuang Ma