Chao Zhang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chao Zhang | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Shanghai University, China

Professor Chao Zhang is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering, particularly in tribology and engine component wear. With an extensive career spanning multiple prestigious institutions, including Shanghai University and Northwestern University, he has significantly contributed to the field through research, publications, and technical committee roles. His expertise integrates classical tribology with modern computational techniques such as machine learning and quantum chemical molecular dynamics.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Railway University (1983)

  • Master’s Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Internal Combustion Engine Research Institute (1989)

  • Ph.D.: Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University (1997)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Senior Research Associate (1997–2002): Northwestern University, USA (Worked with Profs. H.S. Cheng and Qian Wang)

  • Professor:

    • Tongji University, China

    • Shanghai University, China

    • Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

  • Technical Committee Member: Engines and Powertrains, International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Tribology and lubrication in engine components

  • Scuffing behavior and wear modeling of piston components

  • Multi-phase and multi-scale engine wear modeling using quantum chemical molecular dynamics and machine learning

  • Digital twin modeling for tribocorrosion

  • Application of artificial intelligence and big data in engine tribology

  • Mechano-chemical kinetic models for boundary lubrication

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Technical committee member of IFToMM (Engines and Powertrains)

  • Contributor to Springer’s Mechanisms and Machine Science Series

  • Numerous high-impact journal publications in Tribology Transactions, ASME Journal of Tribology, Tribology International, and Wear

Conclusion🌟

Professor Chao Zhang is an accomplished mechanical engineering expert with a focus on tribology, engine wear, and computational modeling. His interdisciplinary research integrates classical tribology with advanced computational methods, positioning him as a leading figure in his field. His contributions to academia, industry collaborations, and publications underscore his commitment to advancing mechanical engineering and tribology.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Zhang, C. (2025). Multi-phase and multi-scale engine wear modeling via quantum chemical molecular dynamics and machine learning: A theoretical framework. 🔬🛠️ Wear, xxx(xxx)xxx. [🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.wear.2025.205771]

2️⃣ Zhang, C. (2023). Lubricant-Chemistry Kinetic Model of Antiwear Film Formation by Oil Additives using SOL, QM MD, and machine learning. 🔍📊 STLE 2023 Annual Meeting Digital Proceedings.

3️⃣ Zhang, C. (2022). Scuffing behavior of piston-pin bore bearing in mixed lubrication. ⚙️📖 In T. Parikyan (Ed.), Advances in Engine and Powertrain Research and Technology (pp. 65–95). Springer, Mechanisms and Machine Science 114.

4️⃣ Zhang, C. (2022). Quantum chemical study of mechanochemical reactive mechanisms of engine oil antiwear additives. 🧪⚛️ Proceedings of I4SDG Workshop 2021, MMS 108, pp. 1–9.

5️⃣ Zhang, C. (2021). Scuffing factor and scuffing failure mapping. 🚗🔥 Proceedings of the 2nd World Congress on Internal Combustion Engine, April 21-24, Jinan, China.

6️⃣ Zhang, C. (2018). Analysis of piston scuffing failure based on big data base and cloud computing. ☁️💾 Proceedings of the 2018 World Internal Combustion Engine Congress and Exhibition, November 8-11, Wuxi, China.

7️⃣ Zhang, C., et al. (2007). Effect of loading path on sliding contact status for elastic and plastic media. 🔩⚙️ Proceedings of the STLE/ASME International Joint Tribology Conference, IJTC2007-44481.

8️⃣ Ye, Z.K., Zhang, C., Wang, Y.C., Cheng, H.S, Tung, S. M., Wang, Q., He, J. (2004). An experimental investigation of piston skirt scuffing: a piston scuffing apparatus, experiments, and scuffing mechanism analyses. 🔍🔬 WEAR, 257, 8-31.

9️⃣ Zhang, C., Wang, Q., Cheng, H. S. (2004). Scuffing Behavior of Piston-Pin/Bore Bearing in Mixed Lubrication – Part II: Scuffing Mechanism and Failure Criteria. 🛠️⚡ STLE, Tribology Transactions, 47, 149-156.

🔟 Zhang, C., Cheng, H. S., Qiu, L., Knipstein, K. W., & Bolyard, J. (2003). Scuffing Behavior of Piston-Pin/Bore Bearing in Mixed Lubrication – Part I: Experimental Studies. 🧑‍🔬📊 STLE, Tribology Transactions, 46, 193-199.

Sushil Kumar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sushil Kumar | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Central University of Haryana, India

Dr. Sushil Kumar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Central University of Haryana, having joined on December 2, 2022. With a rich experience of 19 years in teaching, he specializes in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Distributed Computing. Dr. Kumar holds a B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering. He has published 7 papers in international journals and 1 book chapter, and has guided 16 Master’s students in their research. He has actively participated in 25 seminars and conferences, and organized 5 academic events. In addition, he has been recognized with the Youth Red Cross Award from the Honorable Governor of Haryana for 2016-17 and 2019-20. Currently, he also serves as the NBA Co-ordinator and NAAC Co-ordinator at the university.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Sushil Kumar holds a B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, equipping him with a solid foundation in the field of technology and research.

Professional Experience💼

Assistant Professor at Central University of Haryana since 02-12-2022
With 19 years of teaching experience, Dr. Sushil Kumar has been dedicated to nurturing young minds in the area of computer science. His expertise in Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, and Distributed Computing has shaped his teaching methodology. While his focus remains on academia, he has not been involved in industry work yet. He has also taken up additional responsibilities as NBA Co-ordinator and NAAC Co-ordinator, ensuring quality assurance and accreditation standards in the department.

Research Interests 🔬

🔍 Information Retrieval
🤖 Machine Learning
🌐 Distributed Computing

Dr. Sushil Kumar’s research interests are focused on the areas of Information Retrieval, where he aims to improve search and data retrieval systems, Machine Learning, and the development of efficient algorithms for Distributed Computing systems.

Publications Top Notes 📚

  1. Kumar, S., Aggarwal, M., Khullar, V., Goyal, N., Singh, A., & Tolba, A. (2023). Pre-Trained Deep Neural Network-Based Features Selection Supported Machine Learning for Rice Leaf Disease Classification. Agriculture, 13(5), 23.
  2. Kumar, S., & Bhatia, K. K. (2020). Semantic similarity and text summarization-based novelty detection. SN Applied Sciences, 2(3), 332.
  3. Kumar, S., & Chauhan, N. (2012). A context model for focused web search. International Journal of Computer Technology, 2(3).
  4. Gupta, C., Khullar, V., Goyal, N., Saini, K., Baniwal, R., Kumar, S., & Rastogi, R. (2023). Cross-Silo, Privacy-Preserving, and Lightweight Federated Multimodal System for the Identification of Major Depressive Disorder Using Audio and Electroencephalogram. Diagnostics, 14(1), 43.
  5. Kumar, S., & Bhatia, K. K. (2019). Clustering-based approach for novelty detection in text documents. Asian Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 8(2), 116-121.
  6. Dasari, K., Srikanth, V., Veramallu, B., Kumar, S. S., & Srinivasulu, K. (2014). A novelty approach of symmetric encryption algorithm. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Communication and Embedded Systems (ICICES).
  7. Kumar, S., & Anand, S. (2006). Implementing Shared Data Services (SDS): A Proposed Approach. 2006 IEEE International Conference on Services Computing (SCC’06), 365-372.
  8. Singh, S., Kundra, H., Kundra, S., Pratima, P. V., Devi, M. V. A., Kumar, S., & Hassan, M. (2024). Optimal trained ensemble of classification model for satellite image classification. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 1-22.
  9. Kumar, S., & Bhatia, K. K. (2018). Document-to-Sentence Level Technique for Novelty Detection. In Speech and Language Processing for Human-Machine Communications: Proceedings (pp. xx-xx).
  10. Chawla, M., Panda, S. N., Khullar, V., Kumar, S., & Bhattacharjee, S. B. (2024). A lightweight and privacy-preserved federated learning ecosystem for analyzing verbal communication emotions in identical and non-identical databases. Measurement: Sensors, 34, 101268.
  11. Kumar, S. S. (2023). System Oriented Social Scrutinizer: Centered Upon Mutual Profile Erudition. International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication, 11(9), 2007–2017.
  12. Kumar, S. (2021). Design of novelty detection techniques for optimized search engine results. JC Bose University.
  13. Ishuka, S. K., & Bhatia, K. K. (2019). A Novel Approach for Novelty Detection Using Extractive Text Summarization. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6(6), 141-154.
  14. Pooja, K. K. B., & Kumar, S. (2019). Hashing and Clustering Based Novelty Detection. SSRG International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, 6(6), 1-9.
  15. Kumar, S., & Bhatia, K. K. (2019). Clustering Based Approach for Novelty Detection in Text Documents. Asian Journal of Computer Science and Technology, 8(2), 121-126.