Jeongho Ahn | Computer Aided Machine Design | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jeongho Ahn | Computer Aided Machine Design | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Arkansas State University | United States

Dr. Jeongho Ahn is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Arkansas State University, with a strong research record in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, partial differential equations, and computational mechanics. His research primarily focuses on dynamic contact problems, finite element methods, complementarity problems, and differential variational inequalities, contributing significantly to the mathematical modeling and numerical simulation of complex mechanical systems involving frictional and thermal effects. Dr. Ahn has authored over twenty-three refereed journal publications, including influential works on viscoelastic and thermoviscoelastic beam systems, frictional contact, and nonlinear dynamic analysis, many of which have appeared in leading journals such as Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, Applied Mathematics and Computation, and SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis. His scholarly output has achieved 190 citations across 123 documents with 23 Publication an h-index of 9, reflecting his growing impact in applied and computational mathematics. In addition to research, Dr. Ahn has contributed to mathematics education through co-authoring the Instructor’s Solutions Manual for Elementary Numerical Analysis published by John Wiley & Sons. His academic excellence, extensive teaching portfolio, and collaborative research with global experts underscore his significant contributions to the advancement of numerical and applied mathematical sciences.

Profiles: Scopus 

Featured Publications

  • Chun, S., & Ahn, J. (2026). Dynamic contact of a beam–rod system with Signorini typed contact conditions and thermal effects. Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, 87, Article 104440.

  • Ahn, J. (2023). A generalized Duffing equation with the Coulomb’s friction law and Signorini–type contact conditions. Nonlinear Analysis: Real World Applications, 74, Article 103936.

Zhanwei Liu | Computer Technology For Design | Excellence in Innovation Award

Prof. Zhanwei Liu | Computer Technology For Design | Excellence in Innovation Award

School of Information Science and Technology | China

Professor Zhanwei Liu is a distinguished faculty member and master’s supervisor at Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, China, with research expertise spanning intelligent optimization algorithms, computer vision, and cross-disciplinary engineering applications, emphasizing the enhancement of algorithmic convergence, stability, and efficiency. He has significantly contributed to the development of intelligent optimization frameworks, multi-UAV path planning, and image processing systems, integrating artificial intelligence with complex engineering problems. Holding advanced academic qualifications in computer science and information technology, complemented by professional training in intelligent systems and automation, Professor Liu demonstrates strong leadership in academic research and industry-oriented innovation. As a Professor at the School of Computer and Information Technology, he supervises postgraduate students in AI and optimization research and serves as an expert reviewer for national research programs such as the National Key R&D Program of China. He is an active member of the China Computer Federation (CCF) and the China Automation Society (CAA), also serving as a Provincial Science and Technology Commissioner, licensed technology transfer professional, and core member of provincial innovation teams, contributing to advancements in smart transportation, digital twin technologies, and engineering informatics. His primary research focuses on intelligent optimization algorithms, biomimetic swarm intelligence, computer vision, and complex system modeling, emphasizing adaptive strategies, transfer learning, and deep learning for improved performance in real-world engineering systems. Professor Liu’s exceptional academic and industrial achievements have earned him several provincial and national-level awards, including the Hebei Youth Science and Technology Innovation Award, Scientific and Technological Progress Prizes, and Industry-University-Research Collaboration Awards, along with recognition as a “Bohai Talent” Outstanding Contributor and as a developer of national technical standards for railway infrastructure monitoring. With more than  and growing international recognition, his impactful research is reflected in 3 published documents, 3 citations,  and an h-index of 1, underscoring his rising influence in the global AI and intelligent systems research community.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Liu, Z., & Wang, H. (2025). Study of course system adjustment mechanism based on the employment needs. In J. Smith & R. Chen (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Employment Trends 2025 (pp. 45–52). Springer