Jihong Wang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Academic Researcher Award

Ms. Jihong Wang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Academic Researcher Award 

Ms. Jihong Wang, at The University of Hong Kong, China.

Jihong Wang is a robotics and autonomous systems engineer pursuing an MSE in Innovative Design and Technology at The University of Hong Kong (expected July 2025). With a robust foundation from a B. Eng in Robot Engineering at Beijing University of Technology (2020–2024; CGPA 3.49/4.0), Jihong combines theoretical excellence with real-world innovation. Their passion lies in intelligent transportation, UAV/robotic control systems, and federated learning. Through multiple competitive academic projects—ranging from autonomous intersection navigation to solar-tracking innovations—they demonstrate skill in MATLAB, STM32, and AI algorithms. Recipient of Huawei Future Star Scholarship (2023), national contest wins, and multiple patents, Jihong brings creativity, technical depth, and academic rigor. Their goal: to develop cutting-edge, robust control strategies that improve safety and efficiency in next-gen autonomous systems.

Professional Profile

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🎓 Education

Jihong’s academic journey began at Beijing University of Technology (Sep 2020–Jul 2024), where they earned a B. Eng in Robot Engineering with a CGPA of 3.49/4.0; a stellar junior-year CGPA of 3.85/4.0 reflected exceptional performance across modules. Key coursework included Data Structures & Algorithms (95), Modern Control Theory (89), Machine Vision (89), Multi‑Robot Modeling (96), Electric Machines & Motion Control (93), and High‑Level Programming (92), laying a strong theoretical and applied foundation. Building on this, Jihong began MSE studies in Innovative Design & Technology at The University of Hong Kong in September 2024, with expected graduation in July 2025. Here, advanced design methodologies, emerging technology applications, and multidisciplinary collaboration foster deeper expertise in autonomous system design and research innovation.

💼 Experience

Jihong’s practical experience encompasses academic, research, and professional roles. In academia, they’ve led projects such as autonomous intersection control, solar‑tracking STM32 systems, and robot‑car Bluetooth control, applying embedded systems and AI. Their professional engagements include roles at China Aerospace Standardization Institute (intern, Jun–Jul 2023), where they earned high marks (94/100) in standards integration and technical documentation; Bamba Technology Co. (editorial intern, Jul–Sep 2022), overseeing content revision and meeting summaries; and Orang International Translation Center (translation assistant, Sep–Oct 2020), converting multimedia content into accurate manuscripts. Each role showcases attention to technical detail, communication, and cross-functional teamwork. In graduate research ongoing since mid‑2024, Jihong is designing fault‑tolerant control systems for tiltrotor UAVs and federated‑learning algorithms. Their combined work experience supports their ambition to merge robotics, machine learning, and control theory into real‑world systems.

🔬 Research Interest

Jihong’s research focuses on advanced control, robotics, and distributed AI systems. Key interests include:

  • Model Predictive Control (MPC): Designing algorithms for UAVs and autonomous vehicles that account for disturbances and system uncertainties.

  • Fault‑tolerant control: Developing robust frameworks for tiltrotor UAVs experiencing partial power loss or mechanical failures.

  • Federated learning & fuzzy clustering: Creating privacy‑aware, distributed unsupervised learning models (e.g., ECM algorithm) for decentralized sensor networks.

  • Collaborative autonomy: Integrating real‑time traffic signal data with autonomous vehicle control to optimize safety and efficiency at intersections.

  • Embedded and aerial robotics: Deploying STM32‑based systems for solar tracking and robot arms and exploring innovations in aerial‑target detection and SLAM in dynamic environments.

Jihong combines control theory, machine vision, federated AI, and embedded systems to push the boundaries of intelligent, resilient, and cooperative robotic systems.

🏅 Awards

Jihong’s achievements include:

  • Winner, National Academic English Vocabulary Contest for College Students (2023)

  • Huawei Future Star Scholarship (2023)

  • Four utility‑model patents & two software copyrights (2022–2023)

  • School‑level Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awards (2022, 2023)

  • First Prize, School‑level Writing Contest Preliminaries (2022)

  • “S Award,” American University Mathematical Modeling Competition (2021)

  • Third Prize, School‑level Poetry Conference (2021)

  • Third Prize, University‑level Knowledge Contest (2020)

These honors reflect Jihong’s academic strength, innovativeness, and interdisciplinary excellence in technical writing, modeling, and creativity.

📄Top Noted Publications

Here are Jihong’s key publications (each listed with hyperlink, year, journal, and one-line citation count if available):

1. “Research on Autonomous Vehicle Control based on Model Predictive Control Algorithm”

  • Conference: IEEE ICDSCA 2024

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Citations: 5

2. Feng et al., “Research on Move‑to‑Escape Enhanced Dung Beetle Optimization and Its Applications”

  • Journal: Biomimetics, 2024

  • Citations: 8

3. Wei et al., “AFO‑SLAM: an improved visual SLAM in dynamic scenes…”

  • Journal: Measurement Science and Technology, 2024

  • Citations: 6

4. Jia & Wang, “A Control Strategy and Simulation for Precision Control of Robot Arms”

  • Conference: ICIR 2024

  • Publisher: ACM

  • Citations: 3

5. Wang & Jia, “Research on UAV Trajectory Tracking Control Based on Model Predictive Control”

  • Conference: IEEE ICETCI 2024

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Citations: 4

6. Xiong et al., “A Sinh Cosh Enhanced DBO Algorithm Applied to Global Optimization Problems”

  • Journal: Biomimetics, 2024

  • Citations: 7

7. Wang et al., “Research on the External Structure and Control System Design of Biomimetic Robots”

  • Conference: ICISCAE 2023

  • Publisher: IEEE

  • Citations: 2

📝 Under Review

8. “FAS‑YOLO: Enhanced Aerial Target Detection…”

  • Journal: Remote Sensing

  • Status: Under Review

9. Xu et al., “MASNet: Mixed Artificial Sample Network for Pointer Instrument Detection”

  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement

  • Status: Under Review

Conclusion

Jihong Wang is a highly promising candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award, especially in the student or early-career researcher category. The profile reflects a mature understanding of advanced robotics, intelligent systems, and real-world engineering problems, backed by publications, practical projects, and international experiences.

Xiang Zhang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Xiang Zhang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xiang Zhang, Hainan university, China

Xiang Zhang is a dedicated researcher specializing in resource utilization, plant protection, and ecological remote sensing. He holds a Master’s degree in Resource Utilization and Plant Protection and a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology from Hainan University. His expertise includes terrestrial ecosystem simulation, vegetation monitoring, and global change ecology. Xiang has contributed to mangrove carbon storage estimation, ecological restoration, and satellite image processing. He has worked with Hainan Silan Low Carbon Investment Co., Ltd. and Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd.. A recipient of multiple scholarships, he actively researches carbon sequestration strategies for sustainable ecosystems.

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Education 🎓

Xiang Zhang pursued his Master’s degree at the Ecological College, specializing in Resource Utilization and Plant Protection 🌱. With an impressive GPA and ranking within the top 5% 📊, he excelled in courses such as Agricultural Product Safety Production, Advanced Experimental Design & Biostatistics, and Ecological Restoration Technologies. His Bachelor’s degree in Ecology 🌿 further strengthened his expertise, where he ranked in the top 20% and gained knowledge in Forestry, Microbiology, GIS, and Ecological Economics. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, and ecological governance 🌍.

Experience 🧪

Xiang Zhang has actively contributed to mangrove conservation 🌿 through extensive field investigations in key areas of Hainan, including Dongfang, Sanya, Danzhou, Haikou, and Wanning. He conducted soil and plant sampling 🧪, measuring element content, dry weight, and length. Utilizing satellite remote sensing 🛰️, he analyzed data and estimated the carbon ecological value of mangroves in Xinying Port. His expertise includes real-time image collection, manual vegetation recognition, and data mapping using ArcGIS and ENVI. He also worked on cloud removal techniques ☁️ and point interpolation to enhance coastal habitat studies 🌍.

Research Focus 🔍

Xiang Zhang’s research primarily focuses on forest ecology 🌳, soil organic carbon dynamics 🌱, and the impacts of environmental disturbances on ecosystems 🌪️. His studies analyze spatial distribution changes of topsoil organic carbon across different forest types in Hainan Island, exploring key factors influencing carbon storage. Additionally, he investigates gross primary production (GPP) losses and recovery in subtropical mangrove forests affected by tropical cyclones, highlighting the resilience of these ecosystems. His work contributes to climate change adaptation 🌍, carbon sequestration strategies 📉, and forest conservation efforts 🌾, offering valuable insights for sustainable environmental management.

Publications📚

Spatial Distribution Changes and Factor Analysis of Topsoil Organic Carbon Across Different Forest Types on Hainan Island

Evaluating the Losses and Recovery of GPP in the Subtropical Mangrove Forest Directly Attacked by Tropical Cyclone: Case Study in Hainan Island