Ling-Chieh Kung | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ling-Chieh Kung | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Ling-Chieh Kung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management at National Taiwan University, specializing in operations research, platform economics, and optimization. He has served in academic leadership roles supporting digital learning and teaching innovation and has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects with strong industry engagement across manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and service systems. His research focuses on two-sided platforms, facility location, scheduling, predictive maintenance, and network effects, with influential contributions published in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part E, European Journal of Operational Research, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and Computers & Operations Research. His scholarship bridges rigorous theory and real-world decision-making applications with demonstrated impact. His achievements have been recognized through numerous awards for research excellence, teaching distinction, mentorship, and institutional service, alongside prestigious professional and best paper honors. His research impact includes 406 citations, 32 publications, and an h-index of 8.

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Mohammad Aqil Sahil | Data Envelopment Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr Mohammad Aqil Sahil | Data Envelopment Analysis | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar, South Asian University, India

Mohammad Aqil Sahil is a dedicated scholar in Applied Mathematics, specializing in fuzzy data envelopment analysis and its applications in decision-making. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at South Asian University, New Delhi, India. With a strong academic foundation, he has served as a Lecturer at Kateb University, where he integrates innovative teaching methodologies with research excellence. His contributions to academia include multiple high-impact publications in renowned journals and conferences. His research explores advanced mathematical models to optimize efficiency and decision-making frameworks. Committed to academic development, he actively engages in collaborations bridging academia and industry.

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STRENGTHS FOR THE AWARD ✅

  1. Strong Research Output 📚
    • Published multiple high-impact journal articles in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, MethodsX, and Computational Economics.
    • Contributions to IEEE International Conference on Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ-IEEE) indicate expertise in advanced fuzzy systems and data envelopment analysis.
  2. Specialization in Applied Mathematics & AI-based Decision Models 🔢
    • Expertise in Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis, Intuitionistic Fuzzy Systems, and Optimization Models.
    • Research work integrates AI-driven efficiency assessment with real-world applications like banking and economics.
  3. Academic Contributions & Teaching Excellence 🎓
    • Lecturer at Kateb University, demonstrating active involvement in academia.
    • Promotes research collaborations and external funding opportunities, showing leadership in fostering a research culture.
  4. Collaboration & Impact 🤝
    • Worked with renowned researchers (Ashutosh Tiwari, Q.M. Danish Lohani, Meenakshi Kaushal) from prestigious institutions.
    • Research aligns with real-world decision-making applications in economics, banking, and operational efficiency.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS 🔄

  1. More Interdisciplinary Research
    • Expanding research to include broader machine learning, neural networks, and real-time AI applications could enhance impact.
  2. International Collaborations & Grants
    • Securing international research grants and collaborative projects with leading global institutions could strengthen credentials.
  3. Citations & Industry Applications
    • Increasing citations and industry-level implementations of research findings would further validate the work’s practical significance.

EDUCATION 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (2018 – Present)
    South Asian University, New Delhi, India
    Focus: Fuzzy logic, Data Envelopment Analysis, Optimization Models
  • MSc in Applied Mathematics (2016 – 2018)
    South Asian University, New Delhi, India
    Specialization: Mathematical Modeling, Decision Analysis, Fuzzy Systems

EXPERIENCE 💼

  • Lecturer, Kateb University (Mar 2021 – Aug 2024)
    • Taught Computer Science and Economics courses
    • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning
    • Conducted extensive research in Applied Mathematics and Data Envelopment Analysis
    • Encouraged research collaborations and increased research proposal submissions

AWARDS AND HONORS 🏆

  • Best Researcher Award – Recognized for outstanding contributions to Applied Mathematics research
  • Excellence in Teaching Award – Honored for exceptional teaching methodologies at Kateb University
  • Research Grant Recipient – Secured funding for multiple research projects in data analytics
  • Invited Speaker – Presented at international conferences on fuzzy decision-making

RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬

  • Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis – Developing advanced models for efficiency assessment
  • Decision Optimization – Enhancing computational models for economic and operational decision-making
  • Intuitionistic Fuzzy Systems – Incorporating uncertainty in real-world applications
  • Parabolic and Pythagorean Fuzzy Approaches – Creating innovative models for banking and finance efficiency analysis

PUBLICATION TOP NOTES 📚

  • Two-stage type-2 fuzzy parabolic double frontier data envelopment analysisEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (2025)
  • Comprehensive intuitionistic fuzzy network data envelopment analysis incorporating undesirable outputs and shared resourcesMethodsX (2024)
  • A Novel Pythagorean Approach Based Sine-Shaped Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis Model: An Assessment of Indian Public Sector BanksComputational Economics (2024)
  • Parabolic Intuitionistic Fuzzy based Data Envelopment AnalysisIEEE FUZZ-IEEE Conference (2021)
  • A Parabolic Based Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis Model with an ApplicationIEEE FUZZ-IEEE Conference (2020)

CONCLUSION 🎖️

Mohammad Aqil Sahil is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His exceptional contributions to fuzzy data envelopment analysis, AI-based efficiency models, and interdisciplinary research make him a well-qualified contender. With additional global collaborations, interdisciplinary expansion, and real-world applications, his research impact could reach even greater heights.