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. 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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Zhao – Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence – Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiujuan Zhao | Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Jiangxi Science and Technology Normal University | China

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Summary

Dr. Xiujuan Zhao, Ph.D., is an accomplished associate professor with a strong background in distributed coordination control of multi-agent systems and swarm intelligence optimization algorithms. Over the past five years, she has actively led or contributed to four National Natural Science Foundation projects and published more than ten SCI-indexed papers, including two in top-tier journals. Her early experience in the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation enhanced her ability to apply theoretical research to practical and high-impact systems, such as national military command platforms. Her research integrates control theory with real-world implementation, including applications in power electronics, system modeling, and intelligent algorithm design.

Early academic pursuits

Dr. Xiujuan Zhao embarked on her academic journey with a strong foundation in control systems and engineering, laying the groundwork for a career marked by depth and precision. Her early interest in systems analysis and control theory was evident in her graduate and Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence doctoral research. These formative years shaped her future focus on distributed coordination control and swarm intelligence. Her education emphasized the integration of theory with real-world application, which became a hallmark of her later professional and academic work.

Professional endeavors

Over the past five years, Dr. Zhao has demonstrated consistent leadership and scholarly activity. She has presided over or actively participated in four projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, reflecting national-level recognition of her expertise. Prior to her academic post, she contributed to high-level national defense systems at the 22nd Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, where she was involved in the design and development of military command and control software—a testament to her technical prowess and her capacity to function in high-stakes environments. This professional background bridges theoretical research with robust engineering applications, Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence including areas relevant to power electronics.

Contributions and research focus

Currently an associate professor, Dr. Zhao’s research interests lie at the intersection of distributed coordination control of multi-agent systems and swarm intelligence optimization algorithms. Her work includes in-depth analysis of system dynamic models, protocol design, theoretical validation, and both simulation and physical testing. Through more than 10 SCI-indexed journal publications, Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence including two in top-tier journals, she has made measurable contributions to the fields of automation, intelligent control, and decentralized system behavior. Her interdisciplinary approach often integrates power electronics principles to enhance control performance and efficiency.

Impact and influence

Dr. Zhao’s academic output has helped shape modern thinking in cooperative control systems. Her work has been cited in emerging studies across robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent networks. The fact that she blends both Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence theoretical development and physical validation makes her research impactful not just academically but also in industrial and applied science contexts. Her innovations find relevance in areas such as energy-efficient systems, intelligent grids, and power electronics-driven control infrastructure.

Academic cites

With a steadily growing number of citations, Dr. Zhao’s scholarly articles are regularly referenced by peers in multi-agent control systems, optimization theory, and dynamic modeling. Her recognition in academic indexing platforms underscores the Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence continued relevance of her work. The citation momentum is reflective of the applied nature of her findings, particularly in networked system coordination and algorithmic efficiency improvements.

Legacy and future contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Zhao is poised to expand her contributions in scalable, intelligent control frameworks. She is expected to continue bridging foundational theory with cutting-edge technologies, such as AI-driven adaptive control and collaborative robotics. Her ongoing projects likely aim to integrate cyber-physical systems with power electronics-enabled architectures, influencing the next generation of resilient and Swarm Robotics and Collective Intelligence autonomous systems. Dr. Zhao’s blend of academic integrity, national defense experience, and applied innovation marks her as a thought leader with a lasting academic and technological legacy.

Publications

Title: Event-triggered consensus of multi-agent systems with uncertain control gain via distributed fuzzy logic observer
Authors: Konghao Xie, Xiujuan Zhao, Shiming Chen, Zheng Zhang, Yuanshi Zheng
Journal: ISA Transactions
Publication Date: June 2025

Title: Distributed consensus tracking of nonlinear MASs under stochastic switching topologies via aperiodically intermittent control
Authors: Xiujuan Zhao, Shiming Chen, Zheng Zhang, Yuanshi Zheng
Journal: International Journal of Robust and Nonlinear Control
Publication Date: March 10, 2024

Title: Distributed observer-based consensus tracking for nonlinear MASs with nonuniform input delays and disturbances
Authors: Shiming Chen, Xiujuan Zhao, Zheng Zhang, Yuanshi Zheng
Journal: Journal of the Franklin Institute
Publication Date: July 2023

Title: Consensus Tracking for High-Order Uncertain Nonlinear MASs via Adaptive Backstepping Approach
Authors: Xiujuan Zhao, Shiming Chen, Zheng Zhang, Yuanshi Zheng
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics
Publication Date: February 2023

Title: Finite-time scaled consensus tracking of a class of high-order nonlinear multi-agent systems with unstable linearization
Authors: Zheng Zhang, Shiming Chen, Xiujuan Zhao
Journal: Journal of the Franklin Institute
Publication Date: February 2023

Conclusion

Dr. Zhao’s career reflects a balance of academic rigor and applied engineering excellence. Her contributions have influenced the domains of intelligent systems, optimization, and power electronics-driven control. As her citation count continues to rise, she stands out as a forward-thinking researcher committed to advancing automation and intelligent control. With her growing body of work and national-level projects, she is well-positioned to make lasting contributions to future technologies, especially those integrating power electronics with next-generation intelligent control systems.