Dr. Yongzheng Zhan | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yongzheng Zhan | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yongzheng Zhan, Shandong Yunhai Guochuang Cloud Computing Equipment Industry Innovation Co., Ltd., China

Dr. Yongzheng Zhan is a Senior Engineer at Shandong Yunhai Guochuang Cloud Computing Equipment Industry Innovation Co., Ltd., specializing in the design of high-speed interface integrated circuits for 400G/800G Ethernet and the development of Chiplet interconnect protocols. A graduate of Southeast University in 2021, Dr. Zhan pursued postdoctoral research at Inspur Group in 2022. He has contributed extensively to the development of high-speed mixed-signal integrated circuit design, link signal integrity analysis, and Chiplet interconnect technology. Dr. Zhan has led and participated in numerous national and provincial research projects, published over 10 research papers, and filed 45 patents, including a US patent and several PCT patents. He played a key role in issuing China’s first primary Chiplet standard and won the Excellent Project Award at the 2023 China Shandong Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Finals. He is an active member of several academic committees, including the Chinese Computer Society and the Chinese Society of Electronics, and serves as a reviewer for core journals in integrated circuits.

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Suitability for the Award:

Dr. Zhan Yongzheng’s extensive expertise in high-speed integrated circuit design, innovative Chiplet architectures, and contributions to domestic chip standards make him a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His work spans both theoretical innovation and practical application, addressing critical industry needs while advancing the global standing of domestic technologies.

Educational and Career Milestones:

A graduate of Southeast University (2021), Dr. Zhan began his career at Shandong Yunhai Guochuang Cloud Computing Equipment Industry Innovation Co., Ltd. He further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral fellow at Inspur Group in 2022, contributing to innovative research and product development. 🎓🏢

Professional Expertise:

Dr. Yongzheng Zhan specializes in the design of 400G/800G Ethernet high-speed interface integrated circuits and the development of Chiplet interconnect protocols. He focuses on ensuring reliable communication link interactions and advancing cutting-edge technologies like 2.5D/3D advanced packaging. 🔗📡

Research & Achievements:

Dr. Zhan has led 5 national/provincial research projects, published over 10 SCI/EI-indexed papers, and applied for 45 invention patents, including a U.S. patent. He played a pivotal role in establishing China’s first primary Chiplet standard and received the Excellent Project Award in the 2023 China Shandong Postdoctoral Innovation Finals. 📜🏆

Innovations & Contributions:

Dr. Zhan developed a mechanism combining FEC and equalizers to optimize high-speed communication networks and reduce signal crosstalk. His team has achieved groundbreaking advancements in PCIe/CXL protocol design, true random generator technology, and multi-die processor interconnection, bridging gaps in domestic chip standards. 💡🔬

Leadership & Community Impact:

As a member of the Chinese Computer Society and Chinese Society of Electronics, Dr. Zhan has chaired technical committees for ICICM conferences and reviewed prestigious integrated circuit journals. His work continues to shape the future of high-speed interface technology. 🌍📚

Publication Top Notes:

  • Effect of Different Elastic Systems on Cantilever Beam Energy Harvester
    • Year: 2023
  • Equalization Technology and Quantization Analysis for Data-converter Based PAM4 SerDes Link
    • Year: 2023
  • Low-Voltage Width-Frequency Ring Piezoelectric Energy Harvester
    • Year: 2022
  • Electrical Transport Properties of Few-Layer SnS2 Field-effect Transistors
    • Year: 2022
  • Low-power 25Gb/s 16:1 Multiplexer for 400Gb/s Ethernet PHY
    • Year: 2021

 

 

Prof. Yiyang Ni | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yiyang Ni | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yiyang Ni, Jiangsu Second Normal University, China

Prof.  Ni Yiyang is the Vice Dean of the School of Computer Engineering at Jiangsu Second Normal University. A member of the Communist Party of China, she completed her Ph.D. in Communication and Information Systems at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in April 2016. Yiyang is recognized for her contributions to intelligent communication and resource allocation in the Internet of Vehicles. With extensive academic involvement, she has also served as a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer, making significant strides in her field through various research projects and publications.

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Suitability of Prof. Yiyang Ni for the Research for Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yiyang Ni is a distinguished female researcher in the field of communication engineering, whose contributions significantly align with the objectives of the Research for Best Researcher Awards. Her academic background, robust research agenda, and leadership roles position her as an exemplary candidate for this honor.

Education 

Prof. Yiyang Ni’s academic journey began at Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Engineering in June 2008. She continued her studies at the same institution, pursuing a Master-Doctoral Program in Communication and Information Systems. Under the mentorship of Advisor Zhang Naitong, she successfully obtained her Ph.D. in April 2016. Her education laid a robust foundation for her future research endeavors, particularly in intelligent communication technologies.

Experience 

Prof. Yiyang Ni has accumulated diverse teaching and research experiences since 2008. She started as a Teaching Assistant at Nanjing University, progressing to Lecturer and Associate Professor roles at Jiangsu Second Normal University from April 2016 to May 2022. Currently, as Vice Dean, she plays a pivotal role in the School of Computer Engineering. Additionally, since January 2019, she has been involved in postdoctoral research, focusing on innovative communication systems and leading several significant research projects in her field.

Awards and Honors 

Prof. Yiyang Ni has received numerous accolades throughout her career, reflecting her exceptional contributions to the field of communication. Notable awards include the Second Prize for her IoT Intelligent Management System at the China Communication Society’s Science and Technology Award (2021) and the First Prize at the Jiangsu Information and Communication Industry Science and Technology Award (2021). Her innovative projects have garnered recognition, including the Second Prize for Key Technologies in Edge Networks from the China Institute of Electronics in 2021.

Research Focus 

Prof. Yiyang Ni’s research interests lie at the intersection of intelligent communication, wireless communication, and resource allocation within the Internet of Vehicles. She leads various ongoing projects aimed at developing cutting-edge communication technologies, including the integration of industrial Internet systems and the study of intelligent wireless communication theories for future networks. Her contributions to terahertz communication and device-to-device technologies are particularly noteworthy, advancing the understanding and application of these crucial areas in modern communication systems.

Publiaction Top Notes

  1. Title: Blockchain for the IoT and industrial IoT: A review
    Citation: 415
  2. Title: Beamforming and interference cancellation for D2D communication underlaying cellular networks
    Citation: 56
  3. Title: Performance Analysis for RIS-Assisted D2D Communication Under Nakagami-Fading
    Citation: 44
  4. Title: Energy efficiency and spectrum efficiency in underlay device-to-device communications enabled cellular networks
    Citation: 40
  5. Title: Weighted adaptive KNN algorithm with historical information fusion for fingerprint positioning
    Citation: 31

 

Prof Dr. Filiberto Bilotti | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Filiberto Bilotti | Next-Gen Comms | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Filiberto Bilotti, Heritage Institute of Technology, India

🎓 Dr. Filiberto Bilotti received his Laurea and Ph.D. degrees in electronic engineering from ROMA TRE University, Italy, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. 🏫 He is currently a Full Professor of electromagnetic field theory and the Director of the Antennas and Metamaterials Research Laboratory at ROMA TRE University. 📡 His research focuses on microwave antennas, metamaterials, and metasurfaces, resulting in over 500 papers and 3 patents. 🌐 Prof. Bilotti is Vice President and Executive Director of METAMORPHOSE VI and has served as President and on various editorial boards and conference committees. 🏅 He’s been honored with the IEEE Fellow grade, NATO SET Panel Excellence Award, and multiple innovation prizes.

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📚 Education:

Dr. Filiberto Bilotti holds a Laurea and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from ROMA TRE University 🎓. With a strong academic foundation, they’ve contributed significantly to the field of metamaterials and antenna design, leaving an indelible mark on research and innovation.

🌐 Professional Affiliations:

Director of the Antennas and Metamaterials Research Laboratory, Vice President and Executive Director of METAMORPHOSE VI

👨‍🔬 Editorial Roles:

Dr. Filiberto Bilotti has played pivotal roles in shaping the scholarly landscape as a former Associate Editor for both IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and the journal Metamaterials 📝. Through their editorial contributions, they have fostered the dissemination of cutting-edge research and advancements in the fields of antennas and metamaterials.

🏆 Awards:

Dr. Filiberto Bilotti is widely recognized for their groundbreaking contributions to metamaterials, earning the prestigious title of IEEE Fellow in 2017 🏆. Their exceptional work has also been honored with the NATO SET Panel Excellence Award in 2016, alongside numerous other accolades, highlighting their outstanding achievements and leadership in the field.

👥 Service to the Scientific Community:

Organized numerous conferences, served on editorial boards, chaired international workshops

🎓 Teaching Experience:

Mentored students and researchers in the field of applied electromagnetics🌟

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Filiberto Bilotti’s research is at the forefront of electromagnetic engineering, with a primary focus on 📡 microwave antennas and their intricate interplay with cutting-edge technologies like 🔮 metamaterials. His pioneering work extends to the realm of 🛡️ cloaking metasurfaces, where he explores ways to manipulate electromagnetic fields for stealth applications. Additionally, his investigations into 🔄 reconfigurable metasurfaces promise groundbreaking advancements in adaptable antenna systems, shaping the future of wireless communication and beyond.

📚 Publication Impact and Citations :

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  • 📝 Publications: 445 documents indexed in Scopus.
  • 📊 Citations: A total of 6715 citations for his publications, reflecting the widespread impact and recognition of Dr. Filiberto Bilotti’s research within the academic community.

Google Scholar Metrics:

  • All Time:
    • Citations: 8693 📖
    • h-index: 47 📊
    • i10-index: 165 🔍
  • Since 2018:
    • Citations: 4067 📖
    • h-index: 36 📊
    • i10-index: 100 🔍

👨‍🏫 A prolific researcher with significant impact and contributions in the field, as evidenced by citation metrics. 🌐🔬

Publications Top Notes :

1.  Design of spiral and multiple split-ring resonators for the realization of miniaturized metamaterial samples 

Published in 2007 in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by 442 articles.

2.  Subwavelength, compact, resonant patch antennas loaded with metamaterials 

Published in 2007 in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by 352 articles.

3.  Equivalent-circuit models for the design of metamaterials based on artificial magnetic inclusions 

Published in 2007 in IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, cited by 329 articles.

4.  Design of Miniaturized Metamaterial Patch Antennas With -Negative Loading 

Published in 2008 in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by 288 articles.

5.  Phase-induced frequency conversion and Doppler effect with time-modulated metasurfaces 

Published in 2019 in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by 173 articles.

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Debanjali Sadhu | Next-Gen Comms | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Debanjali Sadhu | Next-Gen Comms | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Debanjali Sadhu, Heritage Institute of Technology, India

Mrs. Debanjali Sadhu, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Jadavpur University, is an Assistant Professor at the Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, where she has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students for over a decade. With an educational background including an M.Tech in Telecommunication Engineering from NIT Durgapur and a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from MAKAUT, Debanjali has contributed significantly to research in antenna synthesis and wireless communication systems. Her research publications, including works on antenna array optimization and leaky wave antennas, demonstrate her expertise in the field. At Heritage Institute of Technology, she has played a pivotal role in curriculum development, student assessment, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Through her dedication to education and research, Debanjali aims to make impactful contributions to the institution and advance the field of telecommunications.

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🎓 Education:

  • Pursuing Ph.D. in Telecommunication Engineering at Jadavpur University (2022-ongoing)
  • M.Tech in Telecommunication Engineering from NIT Durgapur (2010-2012)
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from MAKAUT (formerly WBUT) (2006-2010)

🔬 Research Experience:

  • Published several papers on antenna array synthesis and performance studies in reputed journals and conferences.

👩‍🏫 Employment and Experience:

  • Assistant Professor at Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata since August 2012.
    • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
    • Contributed to research projects and recommended new models.
    • Conducted student assessments and provided valuable feedback.
    • Mentored students in presenting seminars and conferences.
    • Developed innovative educational programs to enhance student performance.

🚀 Achievements:

Continuously striving for excellence in both teaching and research domains, aiming to make significant contributions to the field of Telecommunication Engineering.

🔍 Skills:

Expertise in antenna array synthesis, research methodologies, and educational program development.

📚 Research Interests:

Mrs. Debanjali Sadhu’s research interests encompass the exciting realms of Next-Generation Communications and Antenna Technologies tailored specifically for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. With a fervent curiosity for exploring cutting-edge advancements in wireless communication systems, she is committed to pioneering innovative solutions that will shape the future of interconnected mobility. 🚀 Through her dedication and expertise, Debanjali aims to propel the evolution of communication networks, fostering safer and more efficient V2V interactions on the roadways of tomorrow. 📡

Publications Top Notes :

  1. Performance Study of open-circuited uniform and Stepped Impedance Resonator stubs with respect to their leaky wave characteristics
    Published in 2022 IEEE Calcutta Conference (CALCON) Proceedings
  2. Synthesis of non-uniform linear antenna array geometry with deeper nulls using Real Coded Genetic algorithm
    Published in Journal of Electrical Engineering, 2013, 13(1), pp. 48–53
  3. Craziness particle swarm optimization based synthesis of concentric circular antenna array with non-isotropic elements
    Published in 2011 IEEE Symposium on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ISIEA)