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

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Amoni Kitooke | Educational Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Amoni Kitooke | Educational Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Researcher at University of Borås | Sweden

Amoni Kitooke is a Ugandan scholar and doctoral researcher in Educational Sciences at the University of Borås and Lund University, Sweden, focusing on community-oriented praxis in teacher education. His research interests center on educational transformation, social justice, decolonial pedagogy, and the integration of community perspectives into teacher preparation. Holding a master’s degree in Educational Research from the University of Gothenburg and a background in English language and literature education, his work critically examines cross-cultural research, researcher positionality, and professional learning in higher education. Kitooke has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference papers that have contributed to global discussions on participatory and transformative education. His scholarly impact is reflected in Scopus with three citations by three documents across four publications and an h-index of one, while his Google Scholar profile shows eighty citations since 2020, with an h-index of four and an i10-index of two. He has presented his research at prominent international conferences and workshops across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, he held leadership positions at the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda, where he coordinated programs on cultural heritage, education, and human rights advocacy. Kitooke’s academic and professional journey demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing inclusive and community-based educational practices, with a particular emphasis on equity, intercultural understanding, and sustainable social change through education.

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Featured Publications

Pandya, J. Z., Mora, R. A., Alford, J. H., Golden, N. A., & De Roock, R. S. (2022). The handbook of critical literacies.

Reimer, K. E., Kaukko, M., Windsor, S., Mahon, K., & Kemmis, S. (2023). Living well in a world worth living in for all: Volume 1: Current practices of social justice, sustainability and wellbeing.

Windsor, S., & Kitooke, A. (2023). Practices and experiences in educational researcher training: Reflections from research students exploring the theme, living well in a world worth living in during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Living well in a world worth living in for all: Volume 1: Current practices of social justice, sustainability and wellbeing.

Kitooke, A. (2021). The expulsion of pregnant students in Uganda: Teacher perspectives on a contravention of ‘Education for All’.

Kaya, J., & Kitooke, A. (2021). Critical literacy in Uganda and Congo: The urgency of decolonizing curricula. In J. Z. Pandya, R. A. Mora, J. H. Alford, N. A. Golden, & R. S. De Roock (Eds.), The handbook of critical literacies (pp. 297–304).

Lin Chen | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lin Chen | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Prof. Lin Chen is a rising academic leader in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on thermal protection coatings under extreme environments. With a prolific publishing record and multiple high-impact contributions to both fundamental and applied materials research, Prof. Chen has quickly established himself as a key figure in aerospace-related materials innovation. His work bridges theoretical design and practical application, contributing significantly to the development and successful deployment of advanced coating systems in China’s aerospace sector.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering,
    Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) — July 2020

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Engineering, XJTU — Present

  • Assistant Professor, Xi’an Jiaotong University — November 2020 – Present

  • Selected as an A-Class Young Talent at XJTU — 2020

  • Research supported by the National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program — 2021

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Chen’s research primarily addresses the mechanical design and durability of thermal protection coatings, with emphasis on:

  • Stress-induced coating failure in oxide scales

  • Development of ultra-high-temperature, long-life coatings

  • Application of protective coatings in extreme aerospace engine environments, including high chamber pressure, high velocity, and elevated gas temperatures

  • Performance assessment through ground testing and design life validation

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • A-Class Young Talents Program, Xi’an Jiaotong University — 2020

  • National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Support Program — 2021

  • Three National Natural Science Foundation projects (as PI)

  • Key project from National Defense Science and Technology Laboratory

  • Seven collaborative projects with China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)

  • Publications Achievements:

    • 25 papers as first or corresponding author

    • Featured in Nature Biomedical Engineering and a Nature cover article

    • Two ESI Highly Cited Papers

    • Most-cited paper: 232+ citations

    • Total citations: 2,000+

    • H-index: 21

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Lin Chen exemplifies the next generation of materials scientists with a sharp focus on real-world challenges in thermal protection for aerospace applications. With his extensive publication record, competitive grant leadership, and successful industry collaborations, he has already made impactful strides in the materials community. His role in advancing high-performance coatings that withstand extreme conditions has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also enhanced the reliability and endurance of aerospace systems. He is a promising and influential scholar in China’s high-tech innovation landscape.

Publications 📚

📄 Article (Open Access)
🔬 High entropy engineering boosts thermo-mechanical properties of rare-earth tantalates: Influences of cocktail effects
👤 Luyang Zhang, Lin Chen, Jiankun Wang, Yanhui Chu, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of Materiomics, 2025
📈 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🔥 Promoting Yb₂Si₂O₇ environmental barrier coatings for service at 1425 °C
👤 Lin Chen, Shuwen Li, Chang-Jiu Li, Guanjun Yang
📰 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🛡️ A4Ta2O9 (A=Ca, Mg) tantalate as novel thermal barrier coatings materials with superior CMAS resistance
👤 Luyang Zhang, Keren Luo, Lin Chen, Baihui Li, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 1

📄 Article (Open Access)
🏗️ Thermal/mechanical properties of cordierite synthesized using coal gangue as a refractory material
👤 Guangmao Yan, Lin Chen, Qingwei Jiang, Zulai Li, Jing Feng
📰 International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 0

📄 Article (Open Access)
💥 Reactive self-consumption strategy to suppress SiO₂ phase transition-induced cracking
👤 Lin Chen, Shuwen Li, Chang-Jiu Li, Qiang Zhang, Guanjun Yang
📰 Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 2025
📈 Citations: 0

📄 Article
🧪 Suppressing the oxygen-ionic conductivity and promoting the phase stability of high-entropy rare earth niobates via Ta substitution
👤 Mengdi Gan, Liping Lai, Jiankun Wang, Jing Feng, Xiaoyun Yu Chong
📰 Journal of Materials Science and Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 17

📄 Article (Open Access)
🔍 Nanomechanical properties of RENbO₄ (RE = La, Gd, Dy, Y, Yb) ceramics: A nanoindentation study
👤 Xiang Jiang, Lin Chen, Di Zhang, Guiyu Xue, Jing Feng
📰 Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 2025
📈 Citations: 0

📄 Article
⚙️ Exceptional abrasion and corrosion resistance of NiCoCrAlY/Al₂O₃ blade tip abrasive coatings up to 1000 °C by laser cladding
👤 Lin Chen, Yuhao Xie, Chang-Jiu Li, Guanjun Yang
📰 Surface and Coatings Technology, 2025
📈 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🧱 Optimizations of thermal and mechanical properties of Al₁₋ₓMₓTaO₄ (M=Ga and Co) ceramics for thermal/environmental barrier coatings
👤 Luyang Zhang, Lin Chen, Yuxuan Zhang, Jiang Tian, Jing Feng
📰 Ceramics International, 2025
📈 Citations: 0

📄 Article
🌡️ Durable GdTaO₄/YSZ double-ceramic-layer thermal barrier coatings against ultrahigh-temperature thermal shock
👤 Guanjun Yang, Lin Chen
📰 Ceramics International, 2025
📈 Citations: 0

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]