Xuechen Liang | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Xuechen Liang | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Master | East China Jiaotong University | China

Mr. Xuechen Liang is a computer science researcher focused on large language models, multi-agent systems, and intelligent analysis in imperfect information settings. His research addresses commentary generation, strategic reasoning, and agent collaboration, with notable contributions to top-tier venues such as IJCAI, EACL, AAAI, and IEEE Access. His work spans personalized role-playing frameworks, self-evolving and memory-augmented agents, psycholinguistically inspired token reduction, and collaborative tuning methods to enhance model efficiency and performance. His scholarly output includes 7 research documents, receiving 8 citations, and reflects an h-index of 2, demonstrating growing academic impact in advanced AI and language model research.

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Self-Evolving Agents with Reflective Memory for Complex Decision Tasks

– arXiv Preprint, 2024

Iris BenDavid-Hadar | Education | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Iris BenDavid-Hadar | Education | Research Excellence Award

Bar Ilan University | Israel

Prof. Iris BenDavid-Hadar is an internationally recognized scholar in the fields of economics of education, education finance policy, and educational equity, whose research has significantly advanced understanding of how resource allocation shapes educational opportunity, justice, and outcomes within diverse societies. Her scholarship integrates economic theory, public policy analysis, and comparative education to examine inequalities in schooling systems, with particular attention to needs-based funding models, achievement gaps, and the balance between equity and efficiency in education governance. She has produced an extensive body of peer-reviewed books, journal articles, and book chapters that are widely cited and influential in debates on school finance reform, social justice in education, and higher education policy, including work on student mobility, internationalization, refugees’ access to education, early childhood education policy, and financial literacy. Her contributions often bridge research and policymaking, offering analytically rigorous yet policy-relevant insights that inform national and international decision-makers. In addition to her scholarly output, she has held senior academic leadership roles, contributing to faculty development, evaluation, institutional compliance, and program-level strategic planning, while mentoring doctoral and master’s researchers and collaborating within international research networks. Through editorial leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustained engagement with comparative and international perspectives, her work continues to shape contemporary discussions on fairness, equality, and justice in education systems, emphasizing evidence-based policy solutions aimed at reducing disparities and improving educational outcomes for marginalized and diverse populations.

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Featured Publications

Meoded, R., & BenDavid-Hadar, I. (2025). Fiscal decentralization of education: A social network analysis of values underlying local decision-making processes. International Journal of Educational Development, 103, 103444.

Meoded, R., & BenDavid-Hadar, I. (2025). Education policy in culturally diverse countries: The case of ultra-Orthodox schools in Israel. Research Papers in Education.

Malki-Levy, S., Altman, C., Shnitzer-Meirovich, S., & Ben-David Hadar, I. (2025). Impact of bilingual intervention on Arabic–Hebrew speaking children: Investigation of the dynamics between SES and bilingualism. International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism.

Gilead, T., & BenDavid-Hadar, I. (2025). Educational justice and formula funding: A complex adaptive systems perspective. Educational Philosophy and Theory.

Betser-Nahum, Y., & BenDavid-Hadar, I. (2025). The municipalities efficiency in Israel: The case of the provision of educational services. International Journal of Educational Development, 103, 103370.

Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

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Prof. Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

Faculty of Sciences at Gabes | Tunisia

Prof. Jihad Souissi is a mathematician specializing in orthogonal polynomials, semi-classical structures, and operator-based characterizations, with particular expertise in Dunkl and q-Dunkl operators. His research advances the analytic and algebraic understanding of classical, semi-classical, and q-orthogonal polynomial families through raising and lowering operators, structure relations, differential and difference equations, and operator transformations. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications across high-ranking journals, contributing new theoretical frameworks for polynomial characterization, zero-centroid analysis, Appell and q-Appell structures, coherent pairs, and connections between major orthogonal polynomial sequences such as Laguerre, Jacobi, Hermite, and ultraspherical polynomials. His work also explores applications of operator methods to problems in mathematical physics, including boundary-flux control and Stefan-type free boundary problems. In addition to published research, he has produced several preprints expanding semi-classical theory and Dunkl-based formulations. He has presented his findings at international mathematical conferences and seminars and co-edited a scholarly book on orthogonal polynomials and Dunkl operators. Prof. Souissi also serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals, reflecting his active engagement in the global mathematical research community.

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Featured Publications

Souissi, J. (2025). New findings on zero centroids in semi-classical orthogonal polynomials of class one. Annali dell’Universita di Ferrara. Advance online publication.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). Optimal boundary-flux control of a sharp moving interface in the classical two-phase Stefan problem. Axioms, 14(11), Article 840.

Souissi, J., Alaya, M., & Aloui, B. (2025).Ultraspherical polynomials and Hahn’s theorem with respect to a raising operator. Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society – Simon Stevin.

Srivastava, H. M., Souissi, J., & Aloui, B. (2025). Structure relation of the symmetric q-Dunkl-classical orthogonal q-polynomials. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). A Hahn-type characterization of generalized Hermite polynomials through a Dunkl-based raising operator. Mathematics, 13(21), Article 3371.

Farrukh Kamran | Education Assessment and Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Farrukh Kamran | Education Assessment and Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at University of Baltistan Skardu, Pakistan

Dr. Farrukh Kamran is a highly accomplished academic and educator specializing in English Language and Literature, Education, Teacher Training, and Educational Research. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Baltistan, Skardu, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in higher education, he has contributed significantly to teacher education, digital transformation in learning, and educational policy analysis.

Publication Profile 

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Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Kamran has over 15 years of experience in academia, starting his career as an English Language Instructor under the EAMP project at Kohat University of Science & Technology in 2009. He later served as a Lecturer at Government Postgraduate College Kohat from 2010 to 2019. Since September 2019, he has been working as a Lecturer at the University of Baltistan, Skardu. In addition to his regular appointments, he also contributed as a visiting lecturer at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, Kohat Campus, and Kohat University of Science & Technology, where he taught various courses related to English and Education.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Formative Assessment & Feedback

  • Digital Transformation in Education

  • AI Literacy & Educational Technology

  • Self-Regulated Learning

  • Educational Sustainability & Green Leadership

  • Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education

  • Multilingualism & Language Interplay

  • Teacher Evaluation & Educational Policy

  • Life Skills & Social Skill Development

  • Ethical Education and Leadership

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Farrukh Kamran is a dedicated scholar and educational reform advocate with a diverse academic background and extensive teaching experience. His research bridges theory and practice in education, promoting sustainable, inclusive, and digitally competent learning environments. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and academic performance, Dr. Kamran contributes to national and international scholarship through active research and publication in well-regarded journals. His work not only enriches the field of education and language learning but also informs policy and pedagogical innovations in Pakistan and beyond.

Publications 📚

  • 🧠📊 Zhang, C., Hu, M., Wu, W., Chen, Y., Kamran, F., & Wang, X. (2025).
    A profile analysis of pre-service teachers’ AI acceptance: Combining behavioral, technological, and human factors.
    Teaching and Teacher Education, 163, 105086.

  • 🌱📘 Ramzan, A., Siddique, A., & Kamran, F. (2025).
    Pedagogical innovation for sustainable education: A case study of teacher education programs in Pakistan.
    Research Consortium Archive, 3(2).

  • 🌍🗣️ Alam, I., Kamran, F., & Kamal, M. (2025).
    English in contact with Pashto and other Pakistani languages: A review of studies on the language interplay.
    Social Sciences Spectrum, 4(2), 387–401.

  • 🏫📈 Afzal, A., Khan, A., & Kamran, F. (2025).
    From Policy to Practice: A Critical Monitoring of Punjab’s Progress toward SDG-4 Implementation in School Education.
    Research Journal for Social Affairs, 3(2), 475–482.

  • 💻🎓 Mehboob, K., Kamran, F., & Ain, Q. U. (2024).
    From Chalkboards To Digital Platforms: The Impact Of Media On Modern Education.
    Gomal University Journal of Research, 40(4), 411–424.

  • 🌳🧑‍🏫 Urooj, T., Kamran, F., & Jamil, M. (2024).
    Head Teachers’ Perspectives and Implementation of Green Leadership in Pakistani Secondary Schools.
    Journal for Social Science Archives, 2(2), 369–377.

  • 🧬🧑‍🏫 Ahmad, F., Fida, F., Kamran, F., & Jamil, M. (2024).
    Life Skills Integration in Teaching: A Phenomenological Study of FG Public School Teachers’ Lived Experiences.
    ProScholar Insights, 3(1), 54–65.

  • 🌿📚 Rafiq, S., Kamran, F., & Afzal, A. (2024).
    Assessing Environmental Awareness Integration in the Curriculum: A Case Study of Lahore’s Private Schools.
    Al-Qudwah, 2(4).

  • 🧠📖 Jamil, M., Kamran, F., & Taj, S. (2024).
    Understanding Education for Sustainable Development: Prospective Teachers’ Perspectives, Pedagogical Approaches, and Implementation Challenges.
    Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 110–118.

  • 🤖🏫 Safdar, S., Kamran, F., & Anis, F. (2024).
    Beyond accommodation: Artificial intelligence’s role in reimagining inclusive classrooms.
    Indus Journal of Social Science, 2(2).

 

 

 

 

Vincent Zakka | Human Behaviour Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Vincent Zakka | Human Behaviour Analysis | Young Scientist Award

Postgraduate Research Student of Aston University, United Kingdom

Vincent Gbouna Zakka is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Aston University, specializing in human behavior analysis in smart environments. His research has applications in ambient assisted living, human-robot collaboration, and user-centered building system control. With a Master’s in Mechatronic Engineering from Zhejiang University and a Bachelor’s in Electronics Information Engineering from Liaoning University of Technology, Vincent has gained valuable experience as a Research Assistant at institutions like The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Westlake University. His expertise spans activity recognition, vision-based monitoring technologies, and smart building systems. He has received several awards, including Best Paper Runner-Up at the International Conference on AI in Healthcare (2024), and has contributed to numerous publications in high-impact journals. ✨🤖🏠

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Vincent Gbouna Zakka is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at Aston University, where he focuses on human behavior analysis in smart environments, with key applications in ambient assisted living, human-robot collaboration, and user-centered building system control. He holds a Master of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering from Zhejiang University (2018-2021) and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Information Engineering from Liaoning University of Technology (2014-2018).

💼 Professional Experience :

Professionally, Vincent has been a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant at Aston University since October 2022, where he also mentors students and engages in research. Prior to this, he served as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021-2022) and Westlake University (2021). His dedication to academia is reflected in his contributions to several high-impact conferences and journals, earning recognition such as the Best Paper Runner-Up Award at the 2024 International Conference on AI in Healthcare and the Best Paper Award at the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality in 2022.

📚 Research Interests : 

Vincent’s research interests include activity recognition, user trust in monitoring systems, vision-based technology acceptance in home environments, human-robot collaboration, and smart building systems. His innovative work spans publications on privacy-preserving ambient assisted living, thermal comfort modeling, and IoT-enabled robot skin systems. He actively reviews for leading conferences and journals in his field, such as IROS and ISIE.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Darras, K., Balle, M., Xu, W., Yan, Y., Zakka Gbouna, V., Toledo, M., Sheng, D., Lin, W., Zhang, B., Lan, Z., Li, F., & Wanger, T. (2024). Eyes on Nature: Embedded Vision Cameras for Multidisciplinary Terrestrial Biodiversity Monitoring. Method in Ecology. Accepted.
  2. Zakka Gbouna, V., Dai, Z., & Manso, L. J. (2024). Hierarchical Temporal Convolution Network: Towards Privacy-Centric Activity Recognition. 16th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Accepted.
  3. Zakka Gbouna, V., Lee, M., Zhang, R., Huang, L., Jung, S., & Hong, T. (2024). Non-invasive vision-based personal comfort model using thermographic images and deep learning. Automation in Construction, 105811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105811
  4. Zakka Gbouna, V., & Lee, M. (2024). A generalized thermal comfort model using thermographic images and compact convolutional transformers: Towards scalable and adaptive occupant comfort optimization. Building and Environment, 112118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112118
  5. Zakka Gbouna, V., Dai, Z., & Manso, L. J. (2024). Action Recognition for Privacy-Preserving Ambient Assisted Living. International Conference on AI in Healthcare, 15. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67285-9_15
  6. Xie, K., Lee, M., Khalid, R., & Zakka Gbouna, V. (2023). The impact of personal environmental control on the performance of thermal systems: Building energy consumption, occupant thermal comfort, and productivity. Energy and Buildings, 113552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113552
  7. Zakka Gbouna, V., & Lee, M. (2022). An Integrated Design of Energy and Indoor Environmental Quality System for Effective Building Performance Management. Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Construction Applications of Virtual Reality.
  8. Zakka Gbouna, V., Pang, G., Yang, G., Hou, Z., Lv, H., Yu, Z., & Pang, Z. (2021). User-interactive robot skin with large-area scalability for safer and natural human-robot collaboration in future telehealthcare. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 3082563. https://doi.org/10.1109/JBHI.2021.3082563 (Featured on Cover Paper)
  9. Zakka Gbouna, V., Hou, Z., Pang, G., Yang, H., & Yang, G. (2021). IoT-Enabled Robot Skin System for Enhancement of Safe Human-Robot Collaboration. International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, 43. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89098-8_43
  10. Heng, W., Pang, G., Zakka Gbouna, V., Pang, Z., Yi, K., & Yang, H. (2019). Facile Fabrication of Highly Soft Tactile Sensor based on Porous Sponge with Geometry Effect on Sensing Characteristics. 2nd IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/IFETC46817.2019.9073774

 

 

 

 

Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xinyi Wei | Social Psychological Impacts | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, China

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University. He graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China, excelling in a “Double First-Class” discipline. Over his 11-year academic career, he has published over 30 papers, including five as first author in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), with an impressive impact factor of 10.1 for one of his articles. His research explores the social psychological impacts of emerging technologies, particularly in relation to mobile phone usage and addiction. In addition, he has completed significant projects funded by national and university-level grants.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • University: Graduated from a “Double First-Class” university in China 🇨🇳
  • Discipline: Specialized in a “Double First-Class” discipline 📚

💼 Professional Experience :

Xinyi Wei is an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China and Putian University, with 11 years of academic experience. He has published over 30 academic papers, including five first-authored pieces in top-tier journals (SSCI Q1), achieving a maximum impact factor of 10.1. His expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative research methods in social sciences, further enriched by his involvement in significant research projects funded by prestigious organizations.

📚 Research Interests : 

  • 📱 Social psychological impacts of mobile technology
  • 📊 Gender differences in technology usage
  • 🧠 Cognitive and neural mechanisms related to behavioral responses
  • 💡 Smartphone addiction and its implications
  • 🌐 Effects of emerging technologies on society

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Peng, J., Yuan, S., Wei, Z., Wu, S., & Ren, L. (2024). Temporal network of experience sampling methodology identifies sleep disturbance as a central symptom in generalized anxiety disorder. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1), 241. [Open access]
  2. Liu, C., Rotaru, K., Wang, Z., Albertella, L., & Ren, L. (2024). Examining network structure of impulsivity and depression in adolescents and young adults: A two-sample study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 362, 54–61.
  3. Gao, T., Yang, L., Wei, X., Zhang, L., & Lei, L. (2024). Is childhood emotional neglect associated with problematic smartphone use among adolescents? The mediating role of rejection sensitivity and depressive symptoms. Current Psychology, 43(32), 26477–26489.
  4. Wei, X., Chu, X., Geng, J., Wang, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Societal impacts of chatbot and mitigation strategies for negative impacts: A large-scale qualitative survey of ChatGPT users. Technology in Society, 77, 102566. [Open access]
  5. Li, J., Liu, C., Albertella, L., Liu, X., & Ren, L. (2024). Network analysis of the association between Dark Triad traits and depression symptoms in university students. Personality and Individual Differences, 218, 112495.
  6. Chu, X., Chen, Y., Litifu, A., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Social anxiety and phubbing: The mediating role of problematic social networking and the moderating role of family socioeconomic status. Psychology in the Schools, 61(2), 553–567. [Open access]
  7. Wei, X., Chu, X., Wang, H., Liu, C., & Lei, L. (2024). Does positive coping style alleviate anxiety symptoms after appearing problematic smartphone use for generation Z adolescents? The mediating role of state core self-evaluation. Current Psychology, 43(8), 6783–6795.
  8. Wang, Y., Gu, X., Geng, J., Wei, X., & Lei, L. (2024). Relationships among selfie-viewing on social media, thin-ideal internalization, and restrained eating in adolescents: The buffering role of media literacy. Cyberpsychology, 18(1), 2. [Open access]
  9. Wei, X.-Y., Jiang, Y.-Z., Zhou, H.-L., & Jiang, H.-B. (2023). Erratum: Neuroticism and problematic smartphone use symptom types: Roles of anxiety and alexithymia. Current Psychology, 42(36), 32616–32617. [Open access]