| Assoc Prof Dr | Abed | Malti | Octi-startup | United States | Intelligent control systems | Computer Vision with Mechanical priors | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | Yang | Zhang | Institute of Innovative Technologies, Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd. | China | Intelligent control systems | Fault diagnosis of hydraulic control system | Best Researcher Award | globalcadawards.com |
| Dr | Adewale | Sedara | University of Wisconsin Madison | United States | Machine design | Machine systems | Research Excellence Award | globalcadawards.com |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Xianjun | Kong | Shenyang Aerospace University | China | Manufacturing processes | Manufacturing processes | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof | Redouane | Zitoune | ICA / UMR 5312 | France | Manufacturing processes | manufacturing and machining of composites | Outstanding Scientist Award | |
| Assist Prof Dr | Yanglong | Lu | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong | Manufacturing processes | Manufacturing process monitoring and diagnostics | Young Scientist Award | |
| Dr | Byoungsoo | LEE | Korea Institute of Industrial Technology | South Korea | Manufacturing processes | Development of AM process for high functional materials | Best Researcher Award | |
| Prof | Jian | Cheng | Harbin institute of technology | China | Manufacturing processes | Ultra-precision machining of optical components | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr | shuoshuo | qu | School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University | China | Manufacturing processes | precision machining | Best Researcher Award | globalcadawards.com |
| Mr | Yinhui | Tang | Jiangsu University of Science and Technology | China | Manufacturing processes | Dieless hydroforming | Best Innovation Award | globalcadawards.com |