Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Research Excellence Award

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | China

Prof. Dr. Zhiliang Lu is a distinguished bioscientist and biomedical researcher with extensive expertise in pharmacology, GPCR biology, and cell signaling. He is currently a Professor of Biological Sciences at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , where he also serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Suzhou Municipal Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology and Chronic Disease. After completing his BSc and MSc at Zhejiang University, he earned his PhD in Medicine from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, focusing on G protein-coupled receptors, a central target in drug discovery. Professor Lu has held prestigious research positions at the UK Medical Research Council, including Tenured Programme Leader at the University of Edinburgh, following a Wellcome Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship. His research centers on GPCR signaling, NanoBRET technology, neuropeptide receptors, cancer biology, and mRNA methylation regulation. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, holds patented technologies in drug screening, Bio-Inspired Robot Design and supervises postgraduate researchers internationally, including as an honorary professor at the University of Liverpool.

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Dr. Qiang Ziyang | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qiang Ziyang | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital | China

Ziy­ang Qiang is a dedicated urologist and clinical researcher currently serving as an attending urologist at the affiliated hospital of Qinghai University, China, under the supervision of Prof. Guojun Chen. He earned his bachelor’s degree in clinical medicine and later completed a master’s degree in surgery at Ningxia Medical University under Prof. Lianghong MA, where his thesis focused on the effects of the pi3k inhibitor ly294002 on the proliferation and apoptosis of prostate cancer cell line pc-3. He further expanded his research expertise at the University hospital Halle, Germany, under Prof. P. Fornara, working on minimally invasive surgery and its comparison with open surgical procedures. Over the years, he has built a strong academic and clinical foundation, combining research insight with practical surgical experience. His scholarly contributions include several publications in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting growing recognition in the field of urology. According to available databases, Dr. Ziyang Qiang has an h-index of 8, with approximately 490 citations across about 5 documents, highlighting his active engagement in Bio-Inspired Robot Design research. his work bridges clinical innovation and academic inquiry, contributing meaningfully to advancements in urological surgery and evidence-based medical practice.

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Featured Publications

Qiang, Z., Zhang, B., Li, T., Ma, L., Kong, X., & Chen, S. (2025, October). Dysbiotic gut microbiota correlates with altered serum and urinary biomarkers in recurrent calcium oxalate stone patients. International Journal of General Medicine, 18, Article S549804.

Wang, J., Fan, M., Qiang, Z., Ren, H., Chen, H., & Dai, Y. (2025, October 9). Global research trends of robotic-assisted surgery in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery: A bibliometric and visualization analysis based on Web of Science. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Qiang, Z. (2025, October 1). Risk factor analysis and prediction model establishment for urinary incontinence after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 35(10), 1301–1307.

Niu, S., Xia, D., Wang, B., Wang, X., Zhang, Q., Wang, J., Jin, X., Mao, L., Ruan, Y., Wang, H., … Qiang, Z. (2025, April). Real-world effectiveness of rezvilutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy in patients with low-volume, metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: A retrospective multicenter study. Translational Andrology and Urology, 14(4), 239–249.

Zhang, J., He, J., Qiang, Z., Zhang, J., Hao, F., Song, S., Chen, X., Ma, W., & Li, Y. (2024, December 18). Methyltransferase like 13 promotes malignant behaviors of bladder cancer cells through targeting PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Open Life Sciences, 19(12), 981–990.

Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Khalifa University | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh is an Indian Researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the smart and intelligent sensors lab, department of mechanical and nuclear engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. With a Ph.d. in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, he has established himself as a rising scholar in sustainable sensing, self-powered systems, mems/nems, and energy harvesting. His research emphasizes the design and development of dual piezoelectric/triboelectric nanocomposites, micro/nano energy harvesters, and intelligent sensor systems integrated with machine learning for smart health care and industry 5.0 applications. Dr. Beigh has previously served as a research fellow at nanyang technological university, singapore, and a research assistant at iit delhi, contributing to several high-impact projects funded by dst, Bio-Inspired Robot Design fit, and international collaborations. He has authored 33 research documents, accumulated 239 citations from 152 scholarly works, and holds an h-index of 8, reflecting his growing influence in advanced materials and micro-energy systems research. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering, driving innovations in sustainable, flexible, and intelligent sensor technologies that advance the frontiers of smart electronics and self-powered devices.

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Featured Publications

Beigh, N. T., & Alcheikh, N. (2025, October 8). Vapor-induced porosity in graphene/PDMS: A scalable route to high-performance pressure sensors. Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

Amara, H., Beigh, N. T., & Alcheikh, N. (2025, September 17). Smart resonant micro-sensor and micro-actuator: High-performance, wide-range bi-axial magnetic sensitive/insensitive micro-device for multifunctional sensing applications. Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

Alcheikh, N., Amara, H., & Beigh, N. T. (2025, May 5). Smart resonant micro-sensor and micro-actuator: High-performance, wide-range bi-axial magnetic sensitive/insensitive micro-device for multifunctional sensing applications.

Singh, S., Beigh, N. T., Gupta, P., Mallick, D., & Goswami, A. (2025, April). Polarity-dependent surface charge retention on CYTOP fluoropolymer for durable TENG applications. Applied Materials Today.

Beigh, N. T. (2025, March 19). High-performance MEMS magnetic sensor based on a smart tunable resonator. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE 38th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). IEEE.