Hongjian Liu | Nonlinear System | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongjian Liu | Nonlinear System | Best Researcher Award

Lab Director | Anhui Polytechnic University | China

Professor Hongjian Liu is a distinguished academic serving as Professor at the School of Mathematics and Physics, Anhui Polytechnic University, and Director of the International Joint Research Center for Advanced Control of High-end Equipment in Anhui Province, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Control Theory and Control Engineering from Donghua University, a Master’s degree in Measurement Technique and Automation Equipment from Anhui Polytechnic University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Anhui University. With a strong foundation in mathematics and engineering, Professor Liu has contributed extensively to the advancement of control theory and its applications, focusing on event-triggered state estimation, stochastic nonlinear systems, complex networks, state-dependent coefficient networks, neural networks, and memristive neural networks. His academic career reflects leadership in teaching, research supervision, and collaborative innovation, complemented by active service as a reviewer for leading international journals, including IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems and Neurocomputing. Professor Liu’s research excellence is evidenced by his prolific scholarly output and significant global influence in systems science and automation. His research impact metrics include 4,769 citations, 142 publications, and an h-index of 41, underscoring his outstanding academic achievements and sustained contributions to the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Hu, J., Zhang, H., Liu, H., & Yu, X. (2021). A survey on sliding mode control for networked control systems. International Journal of Systems Science, 52(6), 1129–1147.

Mao, J., Sun, Y., Yi, X., Liu, H., & Ding, D. (2021). Recursive filtering of networked nonlinear systems: A survey. International Journal of Systems Science, 52(6), 1110–1128.

Ju, Y., Tian, X., Liu, H., & Ma, L. (2021). Fault detection of networked dynamical systems: A survey of trends and techniques. International Journal of Systems Science, 52(16), 3390–3409.

Liu, H., Wang, Z., Shen, B., & Liu, X. (2017). Event-triggered state estimation for delayed stochastic memristive neural networks with missing measurements: The discrete time case. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 29(8), 3726–3737.

Shen, B., Wang, Z., Wang, D., & Liu, H. (2019). Distributed state-saturated recursive filtering over sensor networks under round-robin protocol. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 50(8), 3605–3615.

Ramtin Moeini | Energy Production | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramtin Moeini | Energy Production | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | University of Isfahan | Iran

Dr. Ramtin Moeini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Isfahan, specializing in water engineering, hydraulic systems, and optimization of water and wastewater networks. He earned his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology, where his research concentrated on intelligent optimization algorithms for reservoir operation and network design. Dr. Moeini has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs in subjects including fluid mechanics, hydraulic structures, water resource system analysis, and municipal water management. His professional experience encompasses leading advanced research projects on reservoir operation, water distribution networks, and urban water management, often integrating meta-heuristic algorithms such as ant colony optimization, artificial bee colony, and hybrid computational models. He has authored numerous high-impact publications in internationally recognized journals, contributed to conference proceedings worldwide, and actively participates in research collaborations addressing water resources and hydraulic system optimization. Dr. Moeini has received multiple recognitions for his contributions, holds editorial and reviewer roles in leading journals, and is a member of professional engineering associations. His innovative work in modeling, simulation, and optimization has significantly advanced the design and management of water systems, According to Scopus, his research record includes 848 citations, 48 documents, and an h-index of 16.

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Featured Publications

1. (2025). Pressure management and energy production approaches in urban water distribution networks using pumps as turbines. Energy Reports.

2. (2025). Optimal operation of the non-drinking water distribution network considering future conditions: Case study of Isfahan University non-drinking water distribution network. Results in Engineering.

3. (2025). Graph theory-based algorithm to define district metered areas considering hydraulic conditions. Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management.

4. (2025). Quality simulation of dam reservoir using GP model: Case study of ZayandehRoud dam reservoir. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology