Paulo Dias | Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Paulo Dias | Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) | Best Researcher Award

Auxiliar with Habilitation | University of Aveiro | Portugal

Prof. Paulo Dias is a distinguished researcher at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, whose pioneering work spans 3D reconstruction, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), human–computer interaction (HCI), and robotics. With an extensive record of over 506 scientific publications, he has achieved 4,802 total citations, an h-index of 33, and an i10-index of 128, reflecting a profound and sustained influence on the global research community.His work has notably advanced immersive technologies and their applications in healthcare, education, and industrial environments. Among his most cited studies is Head-mounted display versus desktop for 3D navigation in virtual reality Multimedia Tools and Applications, a landmark comparative study on immersive interaction. His research on Using virtual reality to increase motivation in post-stroke rehabilitation IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications, demonstrates his commitment to applying VR to rehabilitation and assistive technologies, enhancing patient engagement and recovery outcomes.Prof. Dias has also co-authored the influential A conceptual model and taxonomy for collaborative augmented reality IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, providing a robust framework for understanding and designing AR-based collaborative systems. His contributions to autonomous vehicle sensor calibration, situated visualization for decision-making, and remote collaboration in industrial contexts further illustrate his multidisciplinary impact and innovation-driven research agenda.Through collaborative projects with experts such as B. Sousa Santos and B. Marques, Prof. Dias continues to bridge the gap between technological innovation and human experience, integrating digital environments with real-world problem-solving. His body of work not only advances scientific understanding but also fosters societal progress through the development of intelligent, accessible, and immersive technologies that redefine how humans interact with digital information and environments.

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Featured Publications

1.Madeira, T., Oliveira, M., & Dias, P. (2025). Reflection-aware 3D mirror segmentation and pose estimation.
Cited By : 2

2. Oliveira, S., Marques, B., Amorim, P., Dias, P., & Sousa Santos, B. (2024). Stepping into recovery with an immersive virtual reality serious game for upper limb rehabilitation: A supermarket experience for stroke survivors. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction . Cited By : 13

3. Madeira, T., Oliveira, M., & Dias, P. (2024). Neural colour correction for indoor 3D reconstruction using RGB-D data. Sensors, 24(13), 4141. Cited By : 3

4. Maio, R., Araújo, T., Marques, B., Santos, A., Ramalho, P., Almeida, D., & Dias, P. (2024). Pervasive augmented reality to support real-time data monitoring in industrial scenarios: Shop floor visualization evaluation and user study. Computers & Graphics, 118, 11–22. Cited By : 30

5. Marques, B., Silva, S., Maio, R., Dias, P., & Sousa Santos, B. (2024). Guidelines for designing mixed reality solutions in remote scenarios. In International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction. Cited By : 4

Prof. Paulo Dias’s pioneering research in 3D vision, virtual and augmented reality, and human–computer interaction is transforming how humans engage with digital environments. His innovations bridge science and society by driving advancements in healthcare rehabilitation, immersive learning, and industrial automation, fostering a more intelligent and inclusive digital future.

Xueyan Dong | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Xueyan Dong | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

Assist. Prof. Xueyan Dong is a distinguished academic and researcher at the School of Management, Northwestern Polytechnical University. Her expertise lies in information technology management and strategic management, with a strong emphasis on IT usage behavior across multiple levels, including individual, team, and societal contexts. She has contributed significantly to understanding the digital transformation of enterprises and the impact of social media and social commerce. With extensive experience leading national and provincial research projects, she has published in high-impact journals and participated in major international conferences. Her work has been recognized through various awards for outstanding research contributions. In addition to her scholarly output, she actively engages in academic service, including peer review and evaluation roles. Her dedication to research excellence, leadership in academic projects, and contributions to both theory and practice position her as a key figure in her field with strong potential for continued impact and academic leadership.

Professional Profile 

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Education

Xueyan Dong completed her doctoral studies in Management at Harbin Institute of Technology, where she developed a strong foundation in strategic management and information systems. Her academic journey was further enriched through a joint doctoral research program at the University of British Columbia, supported by the China Scholarship Council. During her studies, she focused on the micro-level theoretical development of IT usage behavior, setting the groundwork for her future academic research. Her educational experience combined rigorous training in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, equipping her with the analytical skills necessary for high-level academic work. Her exposure to diverse academic environments and cross-cultural research perspectives helped her develop a broader understanding of global management practices and digital transformation challenges. Her formal education has been instrumental in shaping her ability to lead multidisciplinary research, contribute to curriculum development, and mentor graduate students in the evolving fields of digital technology and strategic enterprise management.

Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Xueyan Dong currently serves as an associate professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Marketing at the School of Management, Northwestern Polytechnical University. Over the course of her academic career, she has successfully led and participated in multiple research projects funded by national foundations, ministries, and provincial governments. Her responsibilities include conducting advanced research in IT and strategic management, mentoring postgraduate students, and designing graduate-level courses. She has taken on critical roles in university-level education reform initiatives and industry-academic collaboration projects, bridging theoretical research with practical application. In addition to her teaching and research duties, she contributes to administrative and academic development tasks, including curriculum enhancement and academic evaluation processes. Her professional experience also extends to editorial and peer review work for leading academic journals and conferences, demonstrating her influence and recognition within the academic community. Her multidisciplinary involvement highlights her capacity for leadership and academic service excellence.

Research Interest

Xueyan Dong’s research interests center around information technology management, strategic management, and the behavioral aspects of digital technology usage. She is particularly focused on understanding how individuals, teams, and organizations adopt and utilize IT tools, platforms, and systems in a constantly evolving digital environment. Her work explores key themes such as social media usage, social commerce dynamics, and the broader implications of digital transformation on business operations and strategy. She is also interested in the interaction between technological innovation and organizational behavior, especially in the context of strategic decision-making and performance outcomes. Her research bridges micro-level behavior with macro-level strategic implications, creating a comprehensive framework for understanding digital enterprise transformation. Through empirical studies and theoretical modeling, she aims to provide insights that are both academically rigorous and practically relevant. Her interdisciplinary approach allows her to collaborate with scholars across domains and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in management and information systems.

Award and Honor

Assist. Prof. Xueyan Dong has received numerous awards and honors in recognition of her academic excellence and research contributions. Her achievements include a highly cited paper and multiple awards for outstanding research in social sciences at both the provincial and university levels. She has also received best paper awards at international conferences, reflecting the high quality and impact of her scholarly work. In addition to these accolades, she has been selected as a peer review expert for national research funding agencies and serves as an evaluator for the selection of top management case studies in China. These roles not only highlight her academic credibility but also her contribution to the development of research standards and quality in the broader scholarly community. Her ability to consistently produce impactful research and her involvement in academic evaluation and peer review make her a respected figure in her field. These honors reinforce her position as a leading researcher in management studies.

Research Skill

Xueyan Dong possesses a broad range of research skills that support her work in information technology and strategic management. She is proficient in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, including statistical analysis, structural equation modeling, survey design, and case study methods. Her ability to conduct cross-level behavioral research allows her to examine IT usage from individual to organizational scales. She is skilled in applying theoretical frameworks to real-world business problems and translating research findings into strategic recommendations. Her experience in managing large-scale national and provincial projects has equipped her with project design, data collection, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. She also demonstrates strong academic writing and publication abilities, with success in placing research in top-tier international journals. In addition, her experience in peer reviewing and evaluating research proposals further reflects her expertise in assessing academic quality. Her well-rounded skill set enables her to lead complex research initiatives and contribute meaningfully to the academic community.

Publications Top Notes

Title: Risky roads: Unraveling used electronic vehicle resistance from the Perspective of social amplification of risk theory

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Year: 2025

Journal: Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour

Conclusion

Assist. Prof. Xueyan Dong is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award due to her significant contributions to the fields of information technology management and strategic management, particularly in the areas of digital transformation and IT usage behavior. Her strong research output, leadership in national and provincial projects, and recognition through high-impact publications and academic awards demonstrate a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge and societal progress. With her growing influence in academic circles, active involvement in peer review and case evaluation, and a clear vision for impactful research, she shows strong potential for future leadership and continued contributions to both academia and the broader community.

Assoc Prof Dr. Farhana Sarker | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Publications

Systematic comparison between a research-grade EEG device and a consumer-grade BCI device for predicting consumer preference using an ML framework

  • Author: Ishtiaque, Farhan F.; Miya, Mohammad Tohidul Islam M.T.I.; Mashrur, Fazla Rabbi F.R.; Abdul Hamid, Abu Bakar A.B.; Al Mamun, Khandakar Abdulla K.A.
  • Journal: Multimedia Tools and Applications
  • Year: 2025

Development and performance evaluation of a Bengali-adapted mHealth app for early detection of impaired visual acuity

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Kok Weng Ng, Ah-Lian Kor
  • Journal: Applied Intelligence
  • Year: 2025

An intelligent neuromarketing system for predicting consumers’ future choice from electroencephalography signals

  • Author: Fazla Rabbi Mashrur, Khandoker Mahmudur Rahman, Mohammad Tohidul Islam Miya, Ravi Vaidyanathan, Syed Ferhat Anwar, Farhana Sarker, Khondaker A Mamun
  • Journal: Physiology & behavior
  • Year: 2022

BCI-based Consumers’ choice prediction from EEG signals: an intelligent Neuromarketing framework

  • Author: Fazla Rabbi Mashrur, Khandoker Mahmudur Rahman, Mohammad Tohidul Islam Miya, Ravi Vaidyanathan, Syed Ferhat Anwar, Farhana Sarker, Khondaker A Mamun
  • Journal: Frontiers in human neuroscience
  • Year: 2022

Factors associated with low medication adherence in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary hospital in Bangladesh

  • Author: Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Md Tauhidul Islam, Riaz Uddin, Tania Tansi, Shamim Talukder, Farhana Sarker, Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun, Sasan Adibi, Lal B Rawal
  • Journal: Lifestyle Medicine
  • Year: 2021

Dr. Jianbang Liu | Augmented Reality | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Jianbang Liu | Augmented Reality | Best Faculty Award

Doctorate at Xinyu University, China

👨‍🎓 Profiles

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Publications

Assessing the impact and development of immersive VR technology in education: Insights from telepresence, emotion, and cognition

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Ah-Lian Kor, Kok Weng Ng, Meng Chun Lam
    Journal: Technological Forecasting and Social Change
    Year: 2025

Personalized emotion analysis based on fuzzy multi-modal transformer model

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Kok Weng Ng, Ah-Lian Kor
    Journal: Applied Intelligence
    Year: 2025

The Emotional State Transition Model Empowered by Genetic Hybridization Technology on Human–Robot Interaction

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Kok Weng Ng, Ah-Lian Kor
    Journal: IEEE Access
    Year: 2024

Emotion assessment and application in human–computer interaction interface based on backpropagation neural network and artificial bee colony algorithm

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Ah-Lian Kor, Kok Weng Ng
    Journal: Expert Systems with Applications
    Year: 2023

Performance Evaluation of HMI based on AHP and GRT for GUI

  • Author: JianBang Liu, Mei Choo Ang, Jun Kit Chaw, Kok Weng Ng
    Journal: 2022 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET)
    Year: 2022

Dr. Kais Belwafi | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kais Belwafi | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

👨‍🎓 Profiles

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Publications

A Vision Language Correlation Framework for Screening Disabled Retina

  • Authors: Hassan, T., Raja, H., Belwafi, K., Yousaf, J., Ghazal, M.
  • Journal: IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics
  • Year: 2024

Neurological Disorder Diagnosis through Deep Residual Network-based EEG Signal Analysis

  • Authors: Jridi, A., Djemal, R., Belwafi, K.
  • Journal: 7th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Technologies, Signal and Image Processing, ATSIP
  • Year: 2024

Enhancing Circuit Authentication through Secure Isolation

  • Authors: Belwafi, K., Alshamsi, H., Ahmed, A., Shoufan, A.
  • Journal: Proceedings – IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
  • Year: 2024

Software Usability Testing Using EEG-Based Emotion Detection and Deep Learning

  • Authors: Gannouni, S., Belwafi, K., Aledaily, A., Aboalsamh, H., Belghith, A.
  • Journal: Sensors
  • Year: 2023

Light-Weight Security Protocol and Data Model for Chip-to-Chip Zero-Trust

  • Authors: Ahmed, A., Shoufan, A., Belwafi, K.
  • Journal: IEEE Access
  • Year: 2023

Assoc Prof Dr. Tayfun Yörük | Augmented Reality | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Tayfun Yörük, Augmented Reality, Best Researcher Award

Tayfun Yörük at Akdeniz University, Turkey

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🎓 Education:

Assoc. Prof. Tayfun Yörük earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration, Inspection, Planning, and Economics from Akdeniz University, Turkey (2013-2017). He also completed a Postgraduate degree in Educational Administration and Supervision at Akdeniz University (2005-2013). His Undergraduate studies were in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies at Middle East Technical University, Turkey (1999-2004).

🏛️ Academic Titles and Tasks

Assoc. Prof. Yörük is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Akdeniz University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Management Information Systems (2018-present). He previously held the same title at Akdeniz University from 2017 to 2018.

🏫 Academic and Administrative Experience

He has significant experience in academic administration, including roles as Deputy Head of the Department of Management Information Systems (2018-2023), and as Head of the Student Affairs Department (2018-2020) at Akdeniz University. He also worked as a Branch Manager in the Department of Information Technologies (2017-2018).

📚 Courses:

Prof. Yörük teaches a variety of courses such as Analysis of Qualitative Data, Web Programming, Graphic and Informatics Interface Design, Technology Management, Statistics, Human-Computer Interaction, Introduction to Information Systems and Technologies, Object-Oriented Programming, and Information Systems Security.

📜 Dissertations:

For his Doctoral dissertation, he explored “Utilizing Electronic Services within the Scope of the Ministry of National Education’s Management Information Systems as a Decision Support System: A Grounded Theory Study” (Akdeniz University, 2017). His Postgraduate research focused on “Attitudes of High School Administrators, Teachers, and Students Towards Technology and Opinions on the Implementation of the FATIH Project” (Akdeniz University, 2013).

🔬 Research Areas:

His research interests include Education, Educational Sciences, Educational Economics and Planning, Administration and Supervision in Education, Public Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development and Teaching Methods, Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Technical Education, Teacher Training, and various aspects of Computer Sciences and Software Engineering.

📖 Publications:

Investigation of students’ intent to use the online learning platform with usability dimensions
  • Authors: Akpınar, F.H., Yörük, T.
  • Journal: Acta Scientiarum – Technology
  • Year: 2024
Research trends on guest experience with service robots in the hospitality industry: a bibliometric analysis
  • Authors: Yörük, T., Akar, N., Özmen, N.V.
  • Journal: European Journal of Innovation Management
  • Year: 2024
The Effect of Administrator Replacement Circulation in Informal Education Institutions Providing Adult Education on Organizational Culture
  • Authors: Karatas, S., Yörük, T., Nazaroğlu, R., Doğan, A., Kahyaoğlu, R.B.
  • Journal: SAGE Open
  • Year: 2024
Teachers’ Perceptions Regarding Effective School Features and Effective Leadership Qualifications of School Principals in Turkey
  • Authors: Karatas, S., Arslan Dönmez, S., Yörük, T., Gök, R., Doğan, A.
  • Journal: SAGE Open
  • Year: 2024
The views of shareholders on utilization of educational technologies in adult learning
  • Authors: Sekerci, R., Yörük, T.
  • Journal: World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues
  • Year: 2020