Nafiz Fahad | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nafiz Fahad | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Multimedia University | Malaysia

Mr. Nafiz Fahad is an emerging AI researcher at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, recognized for his growing contributions to artificial intelligence in healthcare, computer vision, and natural language processing. His research focuses extensively on explainable AI, clinical decision support systems, and data-driven healthcare intelligence. According to Scopus, he has 19 indexed publications, 122 citations, and an h-index of 6, reflecting the influence and visibility of his scholarly work within the global research community. His scientific output spans chronic disease prediction, dementia analytics, lung disease classification, hypertension ontology development, wound-image segmentation, obesity prediction, and precision public health. These studies incorporate techniques such as deep learning, transfer learning, ensemble learning, hybrid architectures, and explainable machine learning to advance diagnostic accuracy and interpretability in medical AI systems. Beyond health-focused research, Fahad has also contributed high-impact work in fake news detection, generative AI, machine learning security, student performance prediction, agricultural disease detection, vision transformers for physics data, and federated learning enhanced with homomorphic encryption. His ongoing research extends to mental health analytics, EEG decoding models, diabetic retinopathy detection, and agentic AI solutions for healthcare innovation. Fahad’s growing academic recognition includes research awards, best paper achievements, and contributions to high-impact journals and conferences. His multidisciplinary scholarship positions him as a promising young researcher advancing applied AI at the intersection of healthcare, societal well-being, and intelligent systems.

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Featured Publications

1. Ahmed, Z., Shanto, S. S., Rime, M. H. K., Morol, M. K., Fahad, N., Hossen, M. J., … (2024). The generative AI landscape in education: Mapping the terrain of opportunities, challenges and student perception. IEEE Access.

2. Mahamud, E., Fahad, N., Assaduzzaman, M., Zain, S. M., Goh, K. O. M., & Morol, M. K. (2024). An explainable artificial intelligence model for multiple lung diseases classification from chest X-ray images using fine-tuned transfer learning. Decision Analytics Journal, 12, 100499.

3. Ahmed, R., Fahad, N., Miah, M. S. U., Hossen, M. J., Morol, M. K., Mahmud, M., … (2024). A novel integrated logistic regression model enhanced with recursive feature elimination and explainable artificial intelligence for dementia prediction. Healthcare Analytics, 6, 100362.

4. Fahad, N., Goh, K. M., Hossen, M. I., Shopnil, K. M. S., Mitu, I. J., Alif, M. A. H., & Tee, C. (2023). Stand up against bad intended news: An approach to detect fake news using machine learning. Emerging Science Journal, 7(4), 1247–1259.

5. Hossain, M. N., Fahad, N., Ahmed, R., Sen, A., Al Huda, M. S., & Hossen, M. I. (2024). Preventing student’s mental health problems with the help of data mining. International Journal of Computing, 23(1), 101–108.

Dong Yang | Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dong Yang | Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dong Yang is currently a professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He also serves as the Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Photoelectric Conversion and Utilization of Solar Energy. His research focuses on advancing solar energy technologies, particularly in perovskite photovoltaics and renewable energy applications.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Extensive Research Experience – Professor Dong Yang has a well-rounded academic and research background, spanning China and the United States, with positions at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), Virginia Tech, and Pennsylvania State University.
  • Leadership & Innovation – As a Deputy Director of a State Key Laboratory, he plays a pivotal role in advancing solar energy research, which is highly impactful in the field of sustainable energy.
  • Cutting-Edge Research – His work in perovskite photovoltaics, flexible electronics, tandem solar cells, and renewable energy harvesters is at the forefront of energy research, addressing critical global challenges.
  • Industrial Applications – His research is not just theoretical but has strong potential for real-world applications, bridging the gap between academia and industry.
  • International Collaborations – Having worked in China and the United States, he brings a global perspective to research, fostering international partnerships.

🎓 Education

Dong Yang earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in 2014. His academic journey has been instrumental in shaping his expertise in solar energy conversion and flexible electronics.

🏆 Experience

Following his Ph.D., Dr. Yang expanded his research through postdoctoral positions at Shaanxi Normal University in China and Virginia Tech in the United States. From 2018 to 2022, he served as an Assistant Research Professor at Pennsylvania State University, contributing significantly to solar cell innovation. Currently, he leads a research group specializing in next-generation photovoltaics and energy-harvesting technologies.

🔬 Research Interests On Technologies

Dr. Yang’s research interests include perovskite photovoltaics, flexible electronics, tandem solar cells, and renewable energy devices. His work aims to enhance the efficiency, stability, and industrial scalability of solar energy solutions.

🏅 Awards

Dr. Yang has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to solar energy research. His innovations in perovskite solar cells and flexible electronics have been recognized internationally.

📚 Publications

Dr. Yang has authored numerous high-impact publications in esteemed journals. Below are some of his notable works:

  • High efficiency planar-type perovskite solar cells with negligible hysteresis using EDTA-complexed SnO2

    • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, K Wang, C Wu, X Zhu, J Feng, X Ren, G Fang, S Priya, …
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 1358
  • Surface optimization to eliminate hysteresis for record efficiency planar perovskite solar cells

    • Authors: D Yang, X Zhou, R Yang, Z Yang, W Yu, X Wang, C Li, SF Liu, …
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 993
  • Stable high efficiency two-dimensional perovskite solar cells via cesium doping

    • Authors: X Zhang, X Ren, B Liu, R Munir, X Zhu, D Yang, J Li, Y Liu, DM Smilgies, …
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 668
  • High efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells using superior low temperature TiO2

    • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, J Zhang, Z Yang, SF Liu, C Li
    • Year: 2015
    • Citations: 579
  • Record efficiency stable flexible perovskite solar cell using effective additive assistant strategy

    • Authors: J Feng, X Zhu, Z Yang, X Zhang, J Niu, Z Wang, S Zuo, S Priya, S Liu, …
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 490
  • Hysteresis‐suppressed high‐efficiency flexible perovskite solar cells using solid‐state ionic‐liquids for effective electron transport

    • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, X Ren, X Zhu, Z Yang, C Li, S Liu
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 436
  • 20‐mm‐Large single‐crystalline formamidinium‐perovskite wafer for mass production of integrated photodetectors

    • Authors: Y Liu, J Sun, Z Yang, D Yang, X Ren, H Xu, Z Yang, S Liu
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 390
  • Recent advances in flexible perovskite solar cells: fabrication and applications

    • Authors: D Yang, R Yang, S Priya, S Liu
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 378
  • Thinness-and shape-controlled growth for ultrathin single-crystalline perovskite wafers for mass production of superior photoelectronic devices

    • Authors: Y Liu, Y Zhang, Z Yang, D Yang, X Ren, L Pang, SF Liu
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 373
  • Solution-Processed Nb:SnO2 Electron Transport Layer for Efficient Planar Perovskite Solar Cells

    • Authors: X Ren, D Yang, Z Yang, J Feng, X Zhu, J Niu, Y Liu, W Zhao, SF Liu
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 356

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Dong Yang is a distinguished researcher in solar energy and flexible electronics. His pioneering work continues to drive advancements in photovoltaic technology, bridging the gap between scientific discovery and industrial application.