Lili Zhan | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lili Zhan | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor| Shandong University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lili Zhan is a researcher whose work spans remote sensing, Arctic cryosphere monitoring, computer vision, and artificial intelligence–enhanced educational systems. Her scholarship incorporates both physical environmental analysis and advanced data-driven methodologies, with representative contributions including sensitivity analyses of microwave brightness temperature to variations in snow depth on Arctic sea ice, a deep-learning-based remote-sensing scene-classification framework employing EfficientNet-B7, and an improved YOLOv7 instance-segmentation method for ship detection in complex SAR imagery Lili-Zhan. She has also contributed to the design and implementation of intelligent teaching models grounded in contemporary AI and data-centric approaches, demonstrating interdisciplinarity across geospatial sciences and educational technology Lili-Zhan Across these domains, her work reflects a sustained commitment to methodological innovation, integrating state-of-the-art neural architectures with domain-specific challenges in environmental monitoring and maritime situational awareness. Her collaborations often bridge academic research groups focused on cryosphere change, Earth observation, and applied machine learning, enabling the development of tools that support improved climate understanding, maritime safety, and digital-education modernization. Although publication and citation metrics are not specified in the available document, the range of research topics and representative studies indicates a growing scholarly profile with contributions positioned at the intersection of remote-sensing physics and intelligent systems engineering. Collectively, her work holds global societal relevance: enhancing the accuracy of cryospheric measurements supports climate-model improvement and polar-region policy planning; advancing ship-detection techniques contributes to marine governance, environmental protection, and emergency response; and promoting AI-supported pedagogical frameworks aids the digital transformation of education.

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Featured Publications

Zhan, L. (Year). SAR ship target instance segmentation based on SISS-YOLO. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

Lili Zhan’s work advances the precision of remote-sensing analytics and intelligent detection systems, strengthening global capabilities in environmental monitoring and maritime safety. Her innovations support science-driven decision-making with direct benefits for climate resilience and societal securit

Shigang Wang | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Shigang Wang | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Teacher| Guangxi University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Wang Shigang is a distinguished academic and master’s supervisor whose research spans the fields of embodied intelligence, robotics technology, reverse engineering, 3D printing, intelligent control, and automation. He has conducted extensive international research collaborations at the University of Manchester (UK), the Dagenhdorf Institute of Applied Technology (Germany), Moscow University (Russia), and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, contributing to the advancement of intelligent robotic systems and perception technologies. Professor Wang serves as a key member of several prominent research institutions, including the Guangxi Mobile Robot Mechanism and Control Technology Engineering Research Center, the Guangxi Low-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Key Technology Engineering Research Center, the Liuzhou Service Robot Key Laboratory, and the Liuzhou Intelligent Perception and Control Key Laboratory, where he plays a vital role in developing cutting-edge robotic and automation solutions. Over his career, he has led and participated in more than ten national, provincial, and ministerial scientific research projects and completed over twenty industry-collaborative (horizontal) research projects, bridging academic innovation with practical engineering applications. His scholarly output includes over sixty peer-reviewed academic papers and more than twenty authorized patents, alongside the publication of two academic monographs that have enriched the robotics and automation research community. In recognition of his contributions, he has received two municipal-level Science and Technology Progress Awards. Professor Wang’s work has had a significant societal and technological impact, fostering advancements in intelligent systems that support sustainable industrial transformation and smart manufacturing. His interdisciplinary research continues to push the boundaries of robotic intelligence, perception systems, and automation technologies, reinforcing his reputation as a leading scholar in intelligent robotics and applied engineering innovation.

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Featured Publications

Wang, S., & et al. (2023). An H-GrabCut image segmentation algorithm for indoor pedestrian background removal. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). Citations: 2

Wang, S., & et al. (n.d.). Analysis and detection of orange images based on improved Faster R-CNN algorithm and feature data analysis. Citations: 2

Wang, S., & et al. (n.d.). Analysis and research of segmentation feature data of femoral CT image based on improved U-Net. Citations: 1

Wang, S., & et al. (n.d.). Analysis and research of spinal CT image segmentation based on improved watershed algorithm. Citations: 1

Wang, S., & et al. (2023). Planning of medical flexible needle motion in effective area of clinical puncture. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland). Citations: 3

Professor Wang Shigang’s research advances intelligent robotics, embodied perception, and automated control technologies, driving innovation in smart manufacturing and human–machine collaboration. His work bridges scientific discovery and industrial application, fostering sustainable technological progress and contributing to global advancements in intelligent automation and robotic intelligence.