Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

University of Miami, United States

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon is an accomplished academic and AI specialist with a Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on artificial intelligence applied to transportation from Hasselt University, Belgium, and summa cum laude degrees from the Central University of Las Villas, Cuba. Since 2015, he has been a faculty member at the Department of Business Technology, Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami, teaching and coordinating a wide range of courses in business analytics, programming, machine learning, databases, and artificial intelligence for business. His academic career spans institutions in the United States and Cuba, reflecting strong international teaching and research experience. Dr. Leon is an active reviewer and program committee member for leading journals and conferences, including IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems and FLAIRS. He has received prestigious honors such as the Best Paper Award at the IEEE ICTAI Conference and the Cuban National Academy of Sciences Award for outstanding research. Beyond academia, he is a frequent media commentator on AI, a certified professional in generative AI and cloud technologies, and a leader in innovative teaching, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration initiatives.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai | Unmanned Systems | Excellence in Applied Sciences Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai | Unmanned Systems | Excellence in Applied Sciences Award

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China.

Prof. Xiangping Bryce Zhai is an Associate Professor at the College of Artificial Intelligence, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA). His research focuses on green communications, resource optimization, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. With a strong background in computer science, he has made significant contributions to energy optimization, interference management, and distributed computing. Prof. Zhai has published extensively in top-tier journals, exploring advanced algorithms for wireless networks, UAV communications, and digital twin security.

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🎓 Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from City University of Hong Kong (2010–2014) and a B.S. in Computer Science and Technology from Shandong University (2002–2006). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in computer science, with expertise spanning advanced computational technologies and research.

💼 Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiangping Zhai is currently an Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2018–Present), where he contributes to cutting-edge research and education in computer science. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the same institution from 2014 to 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and innovation in his field.

🔬 Research Interests

🌱 Green Communications – Energy-efficient wireless networks & power control in mobile systems

📡 Wireless Network Optimization – Interference management & rate fairness in IoT devices

🛰 Internet of Flying Things (IoFT) – UAV-enabled wireless networks & smart cooperation

🏗 Distributed Computing & AI – Adaptive demand-based computing & distributed learning

🔒 Security in Digital Twins – Trust management in vehicular and industrial IoT

🏆 Awards & Honors

🎖 Best Paper Award, IEEE Internet of Things Journal

🏅 Outstanding Young Scholar, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

🏆 Top Researcher in Green Communications, City University of Hong Kong

📚 Selected Publications

📄 Joint Trajectory Design and Power Allocation in NOMA-based UAV NetworksIEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2024


📄 Joint Optimization of Trajectory and User Association via Reinforcement Learning for UAV-aided Data Collection in Wireless NetworksIEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, 2023


📄 Performance Tuning via Lean Measurements for Acceleration of Virtualized Network FunctionsIEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, 2023


📄 Trust Management Strategy for Digital Twins in Vehicular Ad Hoc NetworksIEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications, 2023


📄 Fast Admission Control and Power Optimization with Adaptive Rates for Communication Fairness in Wireless NetworksIEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 2021


Mr. Mustafa Onat | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mustafa Onat | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Marmara University, Turkey.

Mustafa Onat is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, in 2001. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Onat has made significant contributions to the fields of control theory, intelligent systems, and renewable energy control systems. His work bridges the gap between theory and practical applications, positioning him as a leading researcher and academic in his field.

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Education 🎓

Mustafa Onat holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Marmara University, which he completed in 2001. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his future contributions to control theory and intelligent systems.

Experience 💼

Currently, Professor Onat serves at Marmara University in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Throughout his academic career, he has been actively involved in teaching advanced courses, supervising graduate theses, and conducting cutting-edge research in control systems. His experience extends to various research projects and collaborations, particularly in the areas of intelligent control and renewable energy technologies.

Research Interests 🔬

Control Theory and Its Applications:
He explores the theoretical aspects of control systems and applies them to real-world problems, enhancing system stability, performance, and robustness.

Power Control Systems:
His research in power control systems involves optimizing energy distribution, improving power quality, and ensuring efficient operation of electrical grids.

Intelligent Control Systems:
Professor Onat investigates advanced control algorithms, including AI-driven and adaptive control systems, to improve decision-making in complex systems.

Renewable Energy Control Systems:
He is deeply engaged in developing control strategies for renewable energy sources, aiming to integrate sustainable energy solutions into existing power systems.

 

Publications 📚

Optimal Siting, Sizing, and Energy Management of Distributed Renewable Generation and Storage Under Atmospheric Conditions, MTF Al-Mahammedi, M OnatSustainability 17(1),

Modeling of the Effect of Outdoor Parameters Affecting the Performance of the Heat Pump on the Evaporator and Condenser TemperatureM Ozdemir, MK Onat, A Onat, I EkmekciGazi University, 2024

A Novel Nonlinear Plus Integral Controller With a Real-Time Application on Incubator Temperature Regulation, M. OnatIEEE Access 10, 125230-125242, 2022

Developing Finger Joint Biomechanics Through a Dynamic Hand Model, V Yegin, M OnatEmerging Materials Research 11(2), 198-208, 2022

3D Night Illumination of Aphrodisias Open-Air Museum With LED Technology, M Onat, HH Celik, SN Ozturk.