Wei Cheng | Intelligent Maintenance | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wei Cheng | Intelligent Maintenance | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Prof. Wei Cheng is a prominent figure in the field of mechanical engineering with deep expertise in intelligent systems for nuclear power and smart agricultural technologies. Currently a Full Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Xi’an Jiaotong University, he has demonstrated an exceptional trajectory in academia, national-level research, and policy advisory roles. His research contributions span nuclear power intelligent decision-making, predictive maintenance, and smart manufacturing, supported by extensive funding and recognized by national media and scientific communities.

Publication ProfileΒ 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Postdoctoral Research (2012.12 – 2015.09)
    Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2008.09 – 2012.12)
    Xi’an Jiaotong University

    • Joint Ph.D. at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2011.02 – 2012.10)

  • M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (2006.09 – 2008.08)
    Xi’an Jiaotong University

  • B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (2002.09 – 2006.06)
    Xi’an Jiaotong University

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • 2022 – Present:

    • Full Professor / Doctoral Supervisor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University

    • Deputy Director, CNNC-XJTU Joint Lab for Nuclear Power Intelligent Decision & Predictive Operation

    • Chief Scientist, Smart Agriculture Technology & Equipment Research Center

  • 2018 – 2020:
    Associate Director, Department of Scientific Research, Xi’an Jiaotong University

  • 2017 – 2018:
    Project Manager, High-Tech Department, Ministry of Science and Technology of China

  • 2015 – 2021:
    Associate Professor / Doctoral Supervisor, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Nuclear power intelligent decision-making systems

  • Smart maintenance and predictive operation technology

  • Intelligent equipment for smart agriculture

  • Digital twin and intelligent diagnostics

  • Standardization in intelligent manufacturing

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • “Wang Kuancheng Young Scholar” distinction

  • Chief author of national strategy documents (e.g., China’s Manufacturing Power Strategy 2035)

  • Research highlighted in People’s Daily and Shaanxi Daily

  • Recognized expert in national standardization committees

Key Research Achievements

  • Led 24 competitive research projects, with over Β₯24 million in funding

  • PI of the National S&T Major Project and National Key R&D Program

  • Secured 3 NSFC grants and 17 provincial/ministerial-level projects

  • Developed 1 nuclear power intelligent system and contributed to 5 national/industry standards

  • Published 70+ papers (40+ SCI, 20+ EI indexed)

  • Filed 50+ patents and 11 software copyrights

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Wei Cheng stands out as a highly accomplished and visionary academic in mechanical engineering, with a solid track record in cross-disciplinary innovation, high-impact research, and leadership in national policy planning. His achievements in nuclear power, smart agriculture, and predictive maintenance not only advance scientific frontiers but also align with strategic industrial goals. He is a strong candidate for research excellence awards and continued leadership roles in shaping China’s intelligent manufacturing landscape.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“„ Article
MelNet: An End-to-End Adaptive Network with Adjustable Frequency for Preprocessing-Free Broadband Acoustic Emission Signals
πŸ“š Information Fusion, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Article
Efficient Belief Rule-Based Network for Planetary Gearbox Wear State Characterization Using Multi-Channel Lubricant Debris Information
πŸ“š Information Fusion, 2025
πŸ”— Full text: Unavailable
πŸ“Š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Article
Gas Turbine Harmonic Detection and Modal Identification Based on Underdetermined Blind Source Separation
πŸ“š Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Article
Class-Imbalanced Pattern Recognition in Pipeline Weld Cracks Damage via Feature Characterization and Sample Enhancement
πŸ“š Measurement – Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Article
Microleakage Acoustic Emission Monitoring of Pipeline Weld Cracks Under Complex Noise Interference: A Feasible Framework
πŸ“š Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 1


πŸ“š Review
Diagnostics and Prognostics in Power Plants: A Systematic Review
πŸ“ Journal Name Not Specified, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 1


πŸ“„ Article
Macro Guidance–Micro Avoidance Model for On-Site Personnel Emergency Evacuation Strategy in Nuclear Power Plants Under Fear Psychology
πŸ“š Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 0


πŸ“„ Article
Gradient Consistency Strategy Cooperative Meta-Feature Learning for Mixed Domain Generalized Machine Fault Diagnosis
πŸ“š Knowledge-Based Systems, 2025
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πŸ“Š Citations: 1


πŸ“„ Article
EI-ISOA-VMD: Adaptive Denoising and Detrending Method for Nuclear Circulating Water Pump Impeller
πŸ“š Measurement – Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2025
πŸ”— Full text: Unavailable
πŸ“Š Citations: 4


πŸ“„ Article
A Model-Based Deep Learning Approach to Interpretable Impact Force Localization and Reconstruction
πŸ“š Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2025
πŸ”— Full text: Unavailable
πŸ“Š Citations: 4


Nawaz Ali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nawaz Ali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Student at University of Calabria, Sweden

Nawaz Ali is a telecommunications engineer, researcher, and academic with extensive experience in telecommunication networks, database management, and technical education. He has worked in various capacities, including industry roles in GSM networks, IT assistance, and academia, where he has contributed to research and curriculum development. His research interests focus on wireless communications, cognitive radio, vehicular networks, and cloud-based applications.

Publication ProfileΒ 

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  1. Master of Science in Applied Telecommunications and Engineering Management (MASTEAM)

    • Polytechnic University of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech), Spain (2017-2018)

    • Thesis: Performance Comparison of a Platooning Scenario Using EE 802.11p

  2. Master of Science in Mobile and Satellite Communication

    • University of Surrey, UK (2009-2010)

    • Thesis: Performance Evaluation of Spectrum Sensing Techniques in Cognitive Radio

  3. Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering

    • Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (2004-2007)

    • Thesis: Block Error Rate Analysis for WCDMA

  4. Certifications & Training:

    • 5G Implementation: Practices and Case Studies (ITU/Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2021)

    • Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) Certification (Simplilearn, 2021)

    • Wireless Networks Certification Training (CellCom, 2005)

    • Optical Fiber Specialization (NA Telecom Technologies, 2006)

    • CCNA 5.0 (Computer Training and Testing Center, 2006)

    • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (Score: 329/340)

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  1. Assistant Professor (2014 – Present)

    • Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (Pakistan)

    • Teaching and supervising projects related to telecommunication engineering.

  2. Director Skill Standards & Curricula (BS-19) (2013)

    • National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (Pakistan)

    • Developed national occupational standards and curricula for technical training programs.

  3. Assistant Professor (2011-2013)

    • Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (Pakistan)

    • Delivered courses in telecommunication engineering.

  4. IT Assistant (2009-2010)

    • Shabester-Accountants & Tax Advisors (UK)

    • Managed database security, recovery, and user training.

  5. BSS Engineer (2008-2009)

    • Egyptian Pakistani Telecommunications Services (EPTSC) (Pakistan)

    • Installed and maintained GSM networks and microwave transmission links.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Wireless Communication Networks

  • Cognitive Radio & Spectrum Sensing

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)

  • Machine Learning for Communication Systems

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Secured research grants and collaborations in telecommunications.

  • Recognized for contributions to vocational education and training programs.

  • High GRE score (329/340).

Conclusion🌟

Nawaz Ali is an accomplished telecommunications engineer, educator, and researcher with expertise in mobile communication, network security, and IoT applications. His work spans both academia and industry, focusing on wireless networks and emerging technologies. His contributions to curriculum development and technical training have played a crucial role in advancing vocational and higher education in telecommunications.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“Œ Dynamic Application Partitioning and Task-Scheduling Secure Schemes for Biosensor Healthcare Workload in Mobile Edge Cloud
πŸ“– A. Lakhan, J. Li, T.M. Groenli, A.H. Sodhro, N.A. Zardari, A.S. Imran, …
πŸ“š Electronics 10(22), 2797 (2021)
πŸ“Š Citations: 30


πŸš— Adaptive Mobility-Aware and Reliable Routing Protocols for Healthcare Vehicular Network
πŸ“– N.A. Zardari, R. Ngah, O. Hayat, A.H. Sodhro
πŸ“š Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering 19(7), 7156-7177 (2022)
πŸ“Š Citations: 18


πŸ“‘ Spectrum Sensing in ISM Band Using Cognitive Radio
πŸ“– N. Sohu, N.A. Zardari, M.A. Rahu, A.A. Mirani, N.H. Phulpoto
πŸ“š Quaid-E-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science … (2019)
πŸ“Š Citations: 11


πŸ–₯ Implementation of Huffman Decoder on FPGA
πŸ“– S.A. Dahri, A.F. Chandio, N.A. Zardari
πŸ“š International Journal of Engineering Research & Applications 6(1), 84-88 (2016)
πŸ“Š Citations: 2


☁️ Simulators for System Dataset Generation in the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum
πŸ“– N. Ali, G. Aloi, P. Pace, M. Gianfelice, F. Pupo, R. Gravina, G. Fortino
πŸ“š 20th International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems (2024)
πŸ“Š Citations: 1


🏭 Edge-Cloud Continuum Driven Industry 4.0
πŸ“– N. Ali, G. Aloi, F. De Rango, C. Savaglio, R. Gravina
πŸ“š Procedia Computer Science 253, 2586-2594 (2025)


🎨 Design and Development of GUI for the Mitigation of Chromatic Dispersion: A New Approach
πŸ“– B. Das, N.A. Zardari, F. Deeba, D.K. Ramnani
πŸ“š Sukkur IBA Journal of Emerging Technologies 5(1), 19-31 (2022)