Chan-Uk Yeom | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chan-Uk Yeom | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chan-Uk Yeom is a Research Professor at the Research Institute of IT, Chosun University, Korea. He specializes in time series data analysis using deep learning, granular computing, adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems, high-dimensional data clustering, and biosignal-based biometrics. Dr. Yeom has held several research positions, including at the Division of AI Convergence College at Chosun University and the Center of IT-BioConvergence System Agriculture at Chonnam National University. His work integrates artificial intelligence, fuzzy systems, and granular models for practical applications such as healthcare, biometrics, and energy efficiency. Dr. Yeom has published extensively in high-impact journals and conferences, holds multiple patents, and has received numerous awards for his innovative research contributions. He actively teaches courses related to AI healthcare applications and electronic engineering. His collaboration and problem-solving skills have been demonstrated through his involvement in competitive AI research challenges and global innovation camps.

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Yeom completed his entire higher education at Chosun University, Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering (2022) from the Department of Control and Instrumentation Engineering, with a dissertation on fuzzy-based granular model design using hierarchical structures under the supervision of Prof. Keun-Chang Kwak. Prior to this, he obtained his M.S. in Engineering (2017), focusing on ELM predictors using TSK fuzzy rules and random clustering, and his B.S. in Engineering (2016) in Control and Instrumentation Robotics. His academic work laid a strong foundation in machine learning, granular computing, and fuzzy inference systems, which became the core of his future research trajectory. Throughout his education, Dr. Yeom demonstrated academic excellence, leading to multiple thesis awards, and developed expertise in AI-driven applications for healthcare, energy optimization, and biometrics.

Experience

Currently, Dr. Yeom serves as a Research Professor at the Research Institute of IT, Chosun University (since January 2025). Previously, he was a Research Professor at Chosun University’s Division of AI Convergence College (2023–2024) and a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Center of IT-BioConvergence System Agriculture, Chonnam National University (2022–2023). His extensive research spans user authentication technologies using multi-biosignals, brain-body interface development using AI multi-sensing, and optimization of solar-based thermal storage systems. In addition to research, Dr. Yeom has contributed to teaching undergraduate courses, including AI healthcare applications, electronic experiments, capstone design, and open-source software. He is also experienced in mentorship, student internships, and providing special employment lectures. His active participation in national and international research projects and conferences reflects his global engagement and multidisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, healthcare, biometrics, and advanced fuzzy models.

Research Interests

Dr. Yeom’s research integrates deep learning, granular computing, and adaptive neuro-fuzzy systems to solve complex problems in healthcare, biometrics, energy efficiency, and time series data analysis. His innovative work focuses on designing hierarchical fuzzy granular models, developing incremental granular models with particle swarm optimization, and applying AI-driven methods to biosignal-based biometric authentication. Dr. Yeom has developed cutting-edge models for predicting energy efficiency, vehicle fuel consumption, water purification processes, and disease classification from ECG signals. His contributions also extend to explainable AI, emotion recognition, and non-contact biosignal acquisition using 3D-CNN. In addition to academic publications, he has secured multiple patents related to ECG-based personal identification methods, intelligent prediction systems, and granular neural networks. His interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical modeling, real-world applications, and collaborative AI system design, advancing the fields of biomedical informatics, neuro-fuzzy computing, and healthcare convergence technologies.

Awards

Dr. Yeom has received numerous awards recognizing his academic excellence. He earned multiple Excellent Thesis Awards from prestigious conferences, including the International Conference on Next Generation Computing (ICNGC 2024), the Korea Institute of Information Technology (KIIT Autumn Conference 2024), and the Annual Conference of Korea Information Processing Society (ACK 2024). His doctoral work was recognized at Chosun University’s 2021 Graduate School Doctoral Degree Award Ceremony. He also received the Outstanding Presentation Paper Award at the 2020 Korean Smart Media Society Spring Conference and the Excellent Thesis Award at the Korea Information Processing Society 2018 Spring Conference. Earlier, his problem-solving capabilities were showcased as a finalist and top 9 team at the 2018 AI R&D Challenge and during participation in the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Korea Camp. These honors highlight his sustained contributions to AI research, innovation, and applied technological development.

Conclusion

Dr. Chan-Uk Yeom is a dynamic researcher whose pioneering contributions to granular computing, neuro-fuzzy systems, and AI healthcare applications demonstrate his exceptional expertise, innovative thinking, and global scientific impact, making him a valuable contributor to the advancement of next-generation intelligent systems.

 Publications

  • A Design of CGK-Based Granular Model Using Hierarchical Structure

    Applied Sciences
    2022-03 | Journal article | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/app12063154
    CONTRIBUTORS: Chan-Uk Yeom; Keun-Chang Kwak

  • Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System Predictor with an Incremental Tree Structure Based on a Context-Based Fuzzy Clustering Approach

    Applied Sciences
    2020-11 | Journal article | Author
    DOI: 10.3390/app10238495
    CONTRIBUTORS: Chan-Uk Yeom; Keun-Chang Kwak

Yuanming Zhang | Intelligent data processing and analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yuanming Zhang | Intelligent data processing and analysis | Best Researcher Award

Yuanming Zhang is an Associate Professor at the College of Computer Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Information Science from Utsunomiya University, Japan, in 2010. His research focuses on data processing, graph neural networks, knowledge graphs, prognostics, health management, and condition monitoring. With expertise in deep learning and artificial intelligence, he has contributed significantly to neural network advancements. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies for intelligent data analysis and predictive maintenance. 📊🧠🔍

Profile

Education 🎓

Yuanming Zhang obtained his Ph.D. in Information Science from Utsunomiya University, Japan, in 2010. His academic journey emphasized computational intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics. He developed expertise in deep learning models, including convolutional and graph neural networks. His education laid a strong foundation for interdisciplinary research, integrating artificial intelligence with real-world applications. 📚🧑‍🎓📈

Experience 👨‍🏫

Yuanming Zhang has been an Associate Professor at Zhejiang University of Technology since completing his Ph.D. in 2010. His professional journey spans over a decade in academia, focusing on AI, neural networks, and knowledge graphs. He has supervised research projects, collaborated on industry applications, and contributed to advancements in predictive analytics and condition monitoring. His expertise extends to teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary AI applications. 🏫🤖📡

Research Interests 🔬

Yuanming Zhang specializes in deep learning, attention mechanisms, graph neural networks, and AI-driven predictive analytics. His research explores neural architectures for data processing, knowledge representation, and condition monitoring. His expertise spans convolutional networks, LSTMs, GRUs, and deep belief networks. His work contributes to advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, intelligent systems, and real-time health monitoring applications. 🧠📊🖥️

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Yuanming Zhang has received recognition for his contributions to AI, machine learning, and data analytics. His work in deep learning and knowledge graphs has earned him accolades from research institutions and conferences. His papers in neural networks and predictive maintenance have been highly cited, solidifying his impact in the field. His research excellence has been acknowledged through grants and academic distinctions. 🎖️📜🔬

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Chunyu Liu | Cognitive Computing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chunyu Liu | Cognitive Computing | Best Researcher Award

Chunyu Liu is a Lecturer at North China Electric Power University, specializing in machine learning, neural decoding, and visual attention. 📚 She earned her B.S. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Henan Normal University, an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Northwest A&F University, and a Ph.D. in Computer Application Technology from Beijing Normal University. 🎓 She completed postdoctoral training at Peking University. 🔬 Her research integrates AI methodologies with cognitive neuroscience, focusing on neural encoding, decoding, and attention mechanisms. 🧠 She has published over 10 research papers, including six SCI-indexed publications as the first author. 📝 Her work aims to bridge artificial intelligence with human cognitive function understanding, contributing significantly to computational neuroscience. 🌍 Liu has also been involved in several major research projects, furthering advancements in neural signal analysis and cognitive computing. 🚀

Profile

Education 🎓

Chunyu Liu holds a strong academic background in mathematics and computational sciences. She obtained her B.S. degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Henan Normal University. ➕ She pursued her M.S. in Applied Mathematics at Northwest A&F University, where she deepened her expertise in mathematical modeling. 🔢 Continuing her academic journey, she earned a Ph.D. in Computer Application Technology from Beijing Normal University. 🖥️ Her doctoral research explored advanced AI techniques applied to neural decoding and cognitive processing. 🧠 To further refine her skills, she completed postdoctoral training at Peking University, focusing on integrating artificial intelligence with neural mechanisms. 🔬 Her academic pathway reflects a multidisciplinary approach, merging mathematics, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience to address complex challenges in brain science and AI. 📊 Liu’s education laid the foundation for her contributions to machine learning, visual attention studies, and neural encoding research.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Chunyu Liu is currently a Lecturer at North China Electric Power University, where she teaches and conducts research in cognitive computing and machine learning. 🎓 She has led and collaborated on multiple projects related to neural encoding and decoding, investigating how the brain processes object recognition, emotions, and attention. 🧠 Prior to her current role, she completed postdoctoral research at Peking University, where she worked on advanced AI-driven models for neural signal analysis. 🔍 Over the years, Liu has gained extensive experience in analyzing multimodal neural signals, including magnetoencephalography (MEG) and functional MRI (fMRI). 📡 She has also served as a reviewer for esteemed scientific journals and collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams on AI and brain science projects. 🔬 Her expertise extends to both academia and industry, where she has contributed to the development of novel computational models for decoding brain activity. 🚀

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Chunyu Liu’s research integrates artificial intelligence and brain science to understand cognitive functions through neural decoding. 🧠 She employs multi-modal neural signals such as magnetoencephalography (MEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to analyze brain activity. 📡 Her work explores neural encoding and decoding, focusing on object recognition, emotion processing, and multiple-object attention. 🎯 She develops AI-based models to extract human brain features and gain insights into cognitive mechanisms. 🤖 By integrating psychological experimental paradigms with AI, Liu aims to advance computational neuroscience. 🏆 Her research also inspires the development of new AI theories and algorithms based on principles of brain function. 📊 She has led major projects in cognitive computing, contributing significantly to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in neural signal processing. 🚀 Through her work, she bridges the gap between human cognition and artificial intelligence, driving innovations in brain-computer interface research. 🏅

 

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Dr. Chunyu Liu has received recognition for her outstanding contributions to cognitive computing and AI-driven neuroscience research. 🏅 She has been nominated for the prestigious International Cognitive Scientist Award for her pioneering work in neural decoding and visual attention mechanisms. 🎖️ Liu’s research publications have been featured in high-impact journals, earning her accolades from the scientific community. 📜 Her first-author papers in IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, Science China Life Sciences, and IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics have been widely cited. 📝 She has also been honored with research grants and funding for AI-driven cognitive studies. 🔬 Her innovative work in decoding brain signals has been recognized in international AI and neuroscience conferences. 🌍 Liu’s academic excellence and contributions continue to shape the field of computational neuroscience and machine learning applications in cognitive science. 🚀

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