Cheng Yan | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Cheng Yan | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence | Jiangxi Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Cheng Yan is a Professor and doctoral supervisor specializing in intelligent information processing, deep learning and affective computing, artificial intelligence and big data, and intelligent education. She earned her PhD from Tongji University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the university’s Computer Science and Technology Mobile Station. She has also undertaken academic visiting research at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), in the United States. Since 2012, she has held the rank of professor. Dr. Cheng currently serves as Vice Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Jiangxi Normal University, overseeing research and graduate education. She is also Director of the Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Intelligent Information Processing and Affective Computing, as well as a recognized provincial academic and technical leader. She has been selected for the national “Western Light” Talent Program. She holds multiple professional roles, including committee member and Deputy Secretary-General of the Intelligent Education Committee of the Chinese Association of Automation, and Chair of the Intelligent Education Committee of the Jiangxi Digital Economy Society. She is an expert reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Social Science Fund projects, degree thesis evaluations of the Ministry of Education, and several provincial scientific and technological programs. She serves as reviewer and editorial board member for multiple leading domestic and international journals. Dr. Cheng has led four national-level research projects and over twenty major or key provincial projects, and has participated in national key research initiatives such as the “Tenth Five-Year” major project on network education. She has published over 70 SSCI, SCI, EI, and CSSCI-indexed papers, authored two monographs, and supervised students who have received national and provincial scholarships and academic honors. Her work has earned numerous awards, including Best Research Award, Young Scientist Award, provincial first prizes in teaching and scientific research, and multiple patents and software copyrights. Her research continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of intelligent education and artificial intelligence applications.

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Publications

An expensive multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on grid and relation learning. Applied Soft Computing.

Study on interpretable shallow class activation mapping algorithm based on spatial weights and inter-layer correlation. Computer Science China.

Semantic injection and multi-scale cross-axis attention-based portrait segmentation model. Signal, Image and Video Processing.

Muhammad Nizar Askour | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Nizar Askour | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

Alumni | Syrian Virtual University | Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mr. Muhammad Nizar Askour is an accomplished architect and construction professional whose expertise bridges Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, architectural design, and project management. His professional background includes leadership roles in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) across organizations such as Aya Congo Construction, Niqat Global, and the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, where he has contributed to large-scale design, coordination, and construction projects. Muhammad’s research and practical interests emphasize integrating BIM with agile project management, sustainability, and digital transformation in construction, as evidenced by his publication “The impact of using agile on managing construction projects in BIM environment” in Architecture, Structures and Construction (Springer). His technical mastery encompasses architectural and structural modeling, 4D–6D simulations, and data-driven decision-making for cost, time, and risk management. Muhammad’s professional certifications, including PMP®, PMI-PBA®, and P3O®, alongside ongoing PMI-CP™ training, reflect a strong commitment to strategic project delivery and operational excellence. His engagement in volunteer and development programs such as the Aga Khan Foundation and UNICEF highlights his dedication to community-based architectural and infrastructure initiatives. Through conferences like Build Tech World and continuous professional development in AI-driven project management, sustainability, and predictive analytics, Muhammad contributes to advancing smart construction practices in the global AEC sector. His innovative approach integrates BIM automation, collaboration, and business administration principles to optimize design-to-delivery workflows. 1 Citation, 1 Document, 1 h-index.

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Fearuted Publications:

Askour, M. N., & Al Quosi, A. O. (2025). The impact of using agile on managing construction projects in BIM environment. Architecture, Structures and Construction, 5(2), 1–4.