Sayak Chatterjee | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sayak Chatterjee | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sayak Chatterjee | University of Massachusetts | United States

Dr. Sayak Chatterjee is a distinguished Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, specializing in experimental high-energy nuclear and particle physics. His research focuses on precision measurements, detector development, and high-rate data acquisition systems for frontier experiments such as MOLLER at Jefferson Lab and CBM at FAIR, Germany. With advanced expertise in Gas Electron Multipliers (GEM), Cherenkov detectors, and GEANT4-based simulations, he has contributed significantly to detector innovation and performance optimization. Dr. Chatterjee has an impressive academic record, authoring 44 research documents with 179 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting the impact of his contributions to detector physics. His scholarly excellence has been recognized through multiple international honors, including the Ernest Rutherford Best Researcher Award and the Young Research Grant at the Pisa Meeting on Advanced Detectors, Italy. Beyond research, he serves on editorial boards, reviews for leading journals, and actively mentors students, embodying excellence in both scientific innovation and academic leadership.

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Featured Publications

Chatterjee, S. (2025). Characterization of Cherenkov detectors for the MOLLER experiment. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment.

Mandal, S., Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Gope, S., Dhani, S., Hegde, A. C., … (2024). Investigation of the stability in the performance of triple GEM detectors for High Energy Physics experiments. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Charging-up effect and uniformity study of a single mask triple GEM detector. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Effect of relative humidity on the long-term operation of a single mask triple GEM chamber. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Sen, A., Chatterjee, S., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Characterization of a new RPC prototype using conventional gas mixture. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Mansour Amini | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Mansour Amini | University Sains Malaysia | Innovative Research Award 

Dr. Mansour Amini | University Sains | Malaysia

Dr. Mansour Amini is a distinguished academic, researcher, and translator whose expertise spans translation studies, applied linguistics, and English language teaching. He serves as a senior lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he contributes actively to teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. His professional journey includes leadership roles in higher education, where he has coordinated courses, guided research teams, and contributed to programme development and innovation. Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Persian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish, with working knowledge of others, he brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to his scholarship. Dr. Amini’s research covers translation quality assessment, interpreting, language pedagogy, feedback practices, and the integration of artificial intelligence in translation studies. He has published widely in reputable international journals, with his body of work comprising more than forty scholarly documents that have collectively earned over 216 citations across more 152  academic sources, reflected in a citation index of 7. Beyond research, he has been recognized with awards for teaching excellence, academic leadership, and impactful scholarly contributions. His professional engagements also extend to international collaborations, visiting professorships, and fellowships, reflecting his global academic footprint. Dedicated to fostering academic growth, he continues to inspire students and colleagues through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a passion for multilingual education.

Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

Amini, M. (2025). Book review: AI revolution: Profitable opportunities in the age of artificial intelligence. Journal of Multidisciplinary in Social Sciences.

Amini, M., & Zahabi, A. (2025). Communicating across borders: Unveiling the pragmatic foundations in applied linguistics. International Review of Pragmatics.

Amini, M., Lee, K.-F., & Yiqiu, W., & Ravindran, L. (2025). Proposing a framework for ethical use of AI in academic writing based on a conceptual review: Implications for quality education. Interactive Learning Environments.

Amini, M., Wang, Q., Amini, D., Ravindran, L., Tan Ai Lin, D., Ganapathy, M., Singh, M. K. M., Bartsch, D. U. G., Cheng, L., & Ferreyra, H. A., et al. (2025). The significance of humanistic approach and moral development in English language classrooms. Discover Education.

Alavi, S., Amini, M., & Zahabi, A. (2025). Postgraduate TEFL students’ perceptions towards thesis supervision quality in Thailand: The role of expectations and negotiation in supervision quality. Reflections.

Yeoh, S. W., Amini, M., Lee, K.-F., & Oumeng, H. (2025). Analysing individual racism portrayal in Hanna Alkaf’s novel The weight of our sky. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 12(1).

Wu, S., Amini, M., & Mahfoodh, O. H. A. (2025). Unveiling certainty and doubt: A systemic functional exploration of epistemic modality in courtroom discourse. International Journal for the Semiotics of Law – Revue internationale de Sémiotique juridique.

Amini, M. (2025). Navigating health information in the age of artificial intelligence. Multimedia and Sensory Input for Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality.

Amini, M. (2025). Cutting-edge approaches in translator education and pedagogy. Cutting-Edge Approaches in Translator Education and Pedagogy.

Chien-Hung Yeh | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Chien-Hung Yeh | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Chien-Hung Yeh | Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Professor Chien-Hung Yeh, a tenured faculty member at Beijing Institute of Technology and a National High-Level Fellow, is renowned for his groundbreaking work in neuromodulation, cross-frequency coupling, and medical AI. With over 50 SCI publications, 15+ patents, and leadership in major national research projects, he has significantly advanced intelligent healthcare technologies. His collaborations span prestigious institutions like Harvard and Oxford, and his innovations influence clinical practices and brain-computer interface development. As a senior IEEE member and editorial board contributor, Professor Yeh exemplifies excellence in interdisciplinary biomedical engineering—making him a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Academic Profile 

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Education

Professor Chien-Hung Yeh holds a distinguished academic background, earning his doctoral degree through a joint supervision program between Harvard Medical School and National Central University. This unique cross-continental academic training provided him with a rich blend of cutting-edge biomedical knowledge and rigorous technological insight. His PhD research laid the groundwork for his later innovations in neuromodulation and cross-frequency coupling, with strong emphasis on translational science bridging engineering and clinical neuroscience. His academic journey reflects both depth and global perspective, equipping him with interdisciplinary tools essential for leadership in advanced healthcare technologies.

Experience

Professor Yeh currently serves as a tenured professor at Beijing Institute of Technology, one of China’s premier research universities. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience leading major national-level research projects, including initiatives funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and the Beijing Municipal Health Commission. In addition to his academic role, he is actively engaged in consultancy and industry-academia collaborations, such as with Kao Corporation and Neuracle Technology Co., Ltd. He also chairs IEEE conferences and serves as a reviewer for various high-level funding agencies including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Science Foundation of China. His experience spans administration, research management, teaching, and policy advising, making him a key figure in biomedical innovation ecosystems.

Research Interests

Professor Yeh’s research is at the forefront of biomedical engineering, with core interests in cross-frequency coupling, neuromodulation, and artificial intelligence applications in medicine. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on dynamic brain signal processing, particularly in the development of algorithms for brain-computer interfaces and intelligent monitoring systems for neurological disorders. His contributions to waveform analysis and AI-driven health diagnostics have practical implications for epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, sleep disorders, and critical care. These interests are not only intellectually rigorous but also clinically transformative, aiming to close the gap between neuroscience theory and patient-centered innovation.

Awards

Throughout his career, Professor Yeh has received numerous prestigious recognitions. He has been honored as a National High-Level Fellow in China, a designation reserved for top-tier scientists making significant contributions to strategic research areas. His projects have received substantial support from national and municipal government bodies, reinforcing the value of his work to public health and innovation policy. He has also co-led a team that was named a runner-up in the Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE, a global competition to develop portable diagnostic devices capable of revolutionizing healthcare delivery. This accomplishment highlights the global applicability of his research. Furthermore, Professor Yeh’s editorial roles in leading journals, including Cyborg and Bionic Systems, Applied Sciences, and BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, along with his membership in key professional societies such as IEEE and the Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering, reflect the academic community’s high regard for his expertise and leadership.

Publications

Amplitude modulation multiscale entropy characterizes complexity and brain states

Author: W Shi, H Feng, X Zhang, CH Yeh
Journal: Chaos, Solitons & Fractals
Year: 2023

A novel measure of cardiopulmonary coupling during sleep based on the synchrosqueezing transform algorithm 

Author: Y Wang, W Shi, CH Yeh
Journal: IEEE journal of biomedical and health informatics
Year: 2023

Waveform changes with the evolution of beta bursts in the human subthalamic nucleus

Author: CH Yeh, B Al-Fatly, AA Kuehn, AC Meidahl, G Tinkhauser, H Tan,
Journal: Clinical neurophysiology
Year: 2020

Generalized multiscale Lempel–Ziv complexity of cyclic alternating pattern during sleep

Author: CH Yeh, W Shi
Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
Year: 2018

A comparison study on stages of sleep: Quantifying multiscale complexity using higher moments on coarse-graining

Author: W Shi, P Shang, Y Ma, S Sun, CH Yeh
Journal: Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation
Year: 2017

Quantifying spasticity with limited swinging cycles using pendulum test based on phase amplitude coupling

Author: CH Yeh, HWV Young, CY Wang, YH Wang, PL Lee, JH Kang, MT Lo
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
Year: 2016

Spurious cross-frequency amplitude–amplitude coupling in nonstationary, nonlinear signals

Author: CH Yeh, MT Lo, K Hu
Journal: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Year: 2016

On the computational complexity of the empirical mode decomposition algorithm 

Author: YH Wang, CH Yeh, HWV Young, K Hu, MT Lo
Journal: Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Year: 2014

Conclusion

Professor Chien-Hung Yeh exemplifies the ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award through his high-impact publications, transformative research, interdisciplinary expertise, and technological innovations. His leadership in both academic and applied research domains, coupled with international collaborations and continuous contributions to scientific advancement, makes him a deserving recipient of this recognition.