Şifa Gül Demiryürek | Generative Models for Computer Vision | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Şifa Gül Demiryürek | Generative Models for Computer Vision | Outstanding Scientist Award

Lecturer | Aksaray University | Turkey

Dr. Şifa Gül Demiryürek is a researcher specializing in acoustics, dynamics, vibration control, nonlinear structures, and metamaterials, with a growing body of work that bridges fundamental mechanics and applied engineering. Her research focuses on low-frequency broadband vibration damping, nonlinear passive particle dampers, and metamaterial-inspired structures aimed at improving stability, efficiency, and durability in modern mechanical systems.She has authored 11 scientific documents, accumulating 19 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting the emerging impact of her contributions. Her early work includes the experimental study of thermal-mixing phenomena in coaxial jets published in the Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer demonstrating her multidisciplinary foundation in fluid–thermal interactions. Transitioning toward structural dynamics  her doctoral research at the University of Sheffield advanced the understanding of periodically arranged nonlinear particle dampers under low-amplitude excitation providing new insights into damping mechanisms critical for lightweight and high-performance structures.Dr. Demiryürek has collaborated with notable researchers such as A. Krynkin and J. Rongong contributing to recognized venues including DAGA, ACOUSTICS Proceedings, and the Institute of Acoustics. Her studies on metamaterial-based dampers and locally resonating structures highlight innovative strategies for vibration mitigation particularly in the low-frequency regime where traditional dampers are less effective. Her works further expand this direction with investigations on dynamic behavior of thermoplastics and material resonance considerations for wind turbine towers addressing contemporary engineering challenges related to sustainability and structural reliability.In addition to research publications she has contributed educational materials including Introduction to Metamaterials  supporting broader knowledge dissemination in emerging engineering domains. Her collaborations in applied mechanics such as the numerical evaluation of electric motorcycle chassis demonstrate a commitment to integrating theoretical advances into practical real-world applications.Through her focused work at the intersection of vibration engineering and metamaterial science Şifa Gül Demiryürek is contributing to next-generation solutions for safer quieter and more efficient mechanical systems with potential societal impact across manufacturing transportation renewable energy and advanced materials engineering.

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Featured Publications

1.Demiryürek, S. G., Kok, B., Varol, Y., Ayhan, H., & Oztop, H. F. (2018). Experimental investigation of thermal-mixing phenomena of a coaxial jet with cylindrical obstacles. Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, 32(2), 273–283. Cited By: 5

2. Demiryürek, S. G. (2022). Periodically arranged nonlinear passive particle dampers under low-amplitude excitation (Doctoral research, University of Sheffield). Cited By: 3

3. Demiryürek, S. G., & Krynkin, A. (2021). Low-frequency broadband vibration damping using the nonlinear damper with metamaterial properties. In DAGA 2021 Conference Proceedings (pp. 94–96). Cited By: 3

4.Demiryürek, S. G., Krynkin, A., & Rongong, J. (2020). Modelling of nonlinear dampers under low-amplitude vibration. In ACOUSTICS 2020 Proceedings. Cited By: 3

5.Demiryürek, S. G., Krynkin, A., & Rongong, J. (2019). Non-linear metamaterial structures: Array of particle dampers. Universitätsbibliothek der RWTH Aachen. Cited By: 3

Dr. Şifa Gül Demiryürek’s research advances next-generation vibration damping and metamaterial technologies, enabling safer, quieter, and more efficient mechanical systems across industries. Her contributions support innovation in sustainable engineering from wind energy structures to lightweight transportation strengthening global efforts toward resilient, high-performance designs.

Xiangfu Kong | BigData and LargescaleVision | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiangfu Kong | BigData and LargescaleVision | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher | Zhejiang Lab | China

Dr. Xiangfu Kong is a distinguished researcher at Zhejiang Lab, specializing in intelligent transportation systems (ITS), spatiotemporal data analytics, and urban mobility optimization. His work bridges computer science, artificial intelligence, and transportation engineering to develop data-driven models that enhance mobility efficiency safety, and sustainability in smart cities.With an Publications 6  h-index of 3, and 67 citations across recognized publications, Dr. Kong has made notable scholarly contributions to the field. He has published six peer-reviewed research articles, including influential works such as “Measuring Traffic Congestion with Taxi GPS Data and Travel Time Index and  A Scenario-Based Map-Matching Algorithm for Complex Urban Road Networks. His recent studies explore flood risk mapping, travel time reliability, and natural language processing for urban data interpretation, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise.Dr. Kong’s research projects often involve large-scale real-world data, particularly GPS-based urban mobility and hydrological data, integrating AI algorithms and Bayesian frameworks to model and predict transportation dynamics under diverse conditions. His studies have direct implications for urban policy-making, disaster management, and infrastructure resilience.He has actively collaborated with industry and academic partners to design computational models that assist in traffic monitoring, path planning, and flood management, contributing to sustainable urban development initiatives. Dr. Kong’s innovative use of AI for understanding urban systems highlights his dedication to applying research outcomes to societal benefit.In addition to his publications, Dr. Kong contributes to the broader scientific community through editorial and peer-review roles in transportation and data science journals. His ongoing work in data-driven transportation intelligence and urban informatics positions him as a promising researcher contributing to the next generation of smart mobility systems.Through his research excellence and cross-disciplinary collaborations, Dr. Xiangfu Kong continues to push the boundaries of how AI and data analytics can transform urban transportation, improve public safety, and drive global sustainability efforts.

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Featured Publications

1. Kong, X., Yang, J., & Yang, Z. (2015). Measuring traffic congestion with taxi GPS data and travel time index. Proceedings of the CICTP 2015, 3751–3762. Cited By : 35

2. Kong, X., & Yang, J. (2019). A scenario-based map-matching algorithm for complex urban road network. Journal of Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(6), 617–631.
Cited By : 19

3. Kong, X., Yang, J., Qiu, J., Zhang, Q., Chen, X., Wang, M., & Jiang, S. (2022). Post‐event flood mapping for road networks using taxi GPS data. Journal of Flood Risk Management,  Cited By : 8

4. Xiangfu, K., Bo, D., Xu, K., & Yongliang, T. (2023). Text classification model for livelihood issues based on BERT: A study based on hotline compliant data of Zhejiang province. Acta Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Pekinensis, 59(3), 456–466. Cited By : 3

5. Kong, X., & Yang, J. (2016). Path planning with information on travel time reliability. Proceedings of the CICTP 2016, 99–107. Cited By :  2

6. Kong, X., Yang, J., Xu, K., Dong, B., & Jiang, S. (2023). A Bayesian updating framework for calibrating hydrological parameters of road network using taxi GPS data. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions, 1–25.

Dr. Xiangfu Kong nresearch advances data-driven intelligent transportation and urban informatics, fostering safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility systems. His innovative integration of AI, GPS analytics, and hydrological modeling contributes to scientific progress, climate-resilient infrastructure, and smart city innovation with lasting global impact.