Prof. Dr. Xiangyang Sun | Assistive Technologies for the Disabled | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Xiangyang Sun | Assistive Technologies for the Disabled | Best Researcher Award

Changchun University | China

Prof. Dr. Xiangyang Sun, a distinguished professor with a Ph.d. in instrument science and technology and postdoctoral research in optical engineering, has made significant contributions to the fields of intelligent robotics and human–machine interaction. With years of dedicated research experience, he has led and completed several high-impact projects funded by the Jilin provincial department of education, the ministry of education’s “Chunhui Plan,” and the jilin provincial department of science and technology. His notable research includes advancements in machine vision system calibration, Assistive Technologies for the Disabled, non-contact inspection technologies, projection optics-based online detection, and visual tracking for rehabilitation assistance. In recent years, his work has extended to the development of sign language interactive robots designed to aid individuals with hearing and movement impairments. Dr. Sun has published over 30 academic papers, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation and scholarly excellence, and has applied for 7 invention patents in related technological domains. his research has been cited 86 times across 80 documents, with 26 publications contributing to an impressive h-index of 5. Through his interdisciplinary approach and impactful research, Dr. Sun continues to advance the frontiers of intelligent robotics, optical sensing, and assistive technology for societal benefit.

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Featured Publications

Sun, X. (2025). Research on eye-tracking control methods based on an improved YOLOv11 model. Sensors (Basel, Switzerland).

Sun, X. (2025). Research on an eye movement control method based on an improved YOLO algorithm. Conference paper.

Dr. Nadia De Maio | Assistive Technologies for the Disabled | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nadia De Maio | Assistive Technologies for the Disabled | Best Researcher Award

University of Naples Federico II | Italy

Dr. Nadia De Maio is a Ph.d. student in mind, gender and languages at the department of humanities, University of Naples Federico II, where she also serves as a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in training. Her research integrates clinical psychology with digital innovation, exploring how artificial intelligence and technology can enhance psychological well-being and professional practice. currently, she is engaged in several interdisciplinary projects, including the design of virtual coaches based on machine learning and linguistic representations for supporting young individuals with chronic illnesses, in collaboration with the University of Padua. She also contributes to projects investigating clinicians’ well-being and professional identity during the digital transition, particularly in Assistive Technologies for the Disabled in online psychotherapy platforms. Her international collaborations include research on risk and protective factors in anxiety disorders and psychological well-being among patients with type 1 diabetes. Nadia’s academic output includes 3 published documents, which have collectively received 4 citations, reflecting her growing contribution to the evolving field of digital mental health. with an h-index of 1, she demonstrates a developing but promising research impact. Combining clinical expertise and technological innovation, Nadia De Maio represents a new generation of researchers shaping the intersection of psychology, digital health, and artificial intelligence.

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Featured Publications

Margherita, G., Caffieri, A., & De Maio, N. (2024, June). When the algorithm “matches” us: The experiences of early‐career psychologists on online platform services for psychotherapy and counselling in Italy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 24(2), 1–12.

Margherita, G., Caffieri, A., Lenzo, V., Quattropani, M. C., De Maio, N., Franceschini, C., & Musetti, A. (2023, October 11). The “echo effect” of the pandemic in dreaming experience: A mixed-method study on contents, structure, and functions. International Journal of Dream Research, 16(2), 179–189.

Caffieri, A., De Maio, N., & Margherita, G. (2023). Accogliere il disagio e promuovere il benessere 3.0: L’esperienza di giovani psicologi nelle piattaforme online. In Atti del 14º Congresso Nazionale di Psicologia della Salute (SIPSA).