Roberto Simoni | Robotics | Scientific Breakthrough Award

Prof Dr. Roberto Simoni | Robotics | Scientific Breakthrough Award

Professor, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Roberto Simoni is a dedicated researcher and professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) in Joinville, Brazil. With a robust academic background in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering, he is recognized for his expertise in robotics, especially in the design and analysis of parallel mechanisms. Simoni is currently an Adjunct Professor at UFSC’s Mobility Engineering Center and coordinates the Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering and Sciences (POSECM). 📚✨

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🎓 Education

Simoni earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics (2006), a master’s degree (2008), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2010), all from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). His studies have contributed significantly to his expertise in applied mathematics and robotics. 🎓🔧

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Roberto Simoni is an Adjunct Professor at UFSC’s Joinville Campus, where he teaches courses in Vector Calculus and Robotics. His teaching and mentorship support the next generation of engineers in developing advanced technical and analytical skills in robotics and mechanical engineering. 👨‍🏫🤖

🔬 Research Interests

Simoni’s research focuses on applied mathematics and mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on robotics and parallel mechanisms. He specializes in the synthesis and analysis of parallel robots, industrial robotics, and underwater robots, aiming to advance robotics for industrial applications. 🔍⚙️

🏆 Awards

Throughout his career, Simoni has been involved in various prestigious research projects and collaborations, contributing to significant advancements in robotics. His work has gained notable recognition, especially in the field of parallel manipulators and robotic mechanisms. 🌟📈

📚 Publications

“Design of a Fast Robotic Total Station Through Ad Hoc Virtual Experiments and Its Digital Twin”
Published in Electronics (2024-10).
DOI: 10.3390/electronics13214248
Cited by: Indexed in Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute. 📘🔍

“TetraFLEX: Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Self-aligning Family of 3T1R Parallel Manipulators”
Published in Journal of Field Robotics (2022).
DOI: 10.1002/rob.22067
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85125437850. 📕⚙️

“Wriflex: Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Self-aligning Parallel Wrist”
Published in Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics (2022).
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-08140-8_37
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85133267035. 📗🔧

“Analysis of a 4-DOF 3T1R Parallel Robot for Machining Applications: A Stiffness Study”
Published in Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (2021).
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-1769-0_15
Cited by: Indexed in Scopus with ID 85113390151. 📘🔬

Yongliang Zhang | Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yongliang Zhang | Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Inner Mongolia University, China

Zhang Yongliang is a distinguished professor at the School of Electronic Information Engineering, Inner Mongolia University. Born in October 1985 in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, he is a member of the Communist Party of China. Professor Zhang has made significant contributions to the fields of electronic information and electromagnetic research, holding a vital role in mentoring graduate students and leading pioneering research projects.

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🎓 Education

Zhang Yongliang completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Information Engineering at Xidian University in 2009. He continued his education at the same university, earning a Ph.D. in Electronic Science and Technology with a specialization in Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology in 2014 under the supervision of Professor Liang Changhong.

💼 Experience

Professor Zhang began his academic career as a lecturer at Inner Mongolia University in 2014. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017 and achieved full Professorship in 2020. Additionally, he served as a visiting researcher at Tohoku University, Japan, in 2020, expanding his international experience and collaborative research endeavors.

🔬 Research Interests

Professor Zhang’s research interests are diverse and cutting-edge. They include:

  1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applications in control engineering and pattern recognition.
  2. Electromagnetic fields, microwave, and millimeter-wave research integrating AI for enhanced performance.
  3. Communication RF front-end device optimization, including filters and antennas.
  4. Integrated circuit and microelectronic device research.
  5. Computational electromagnetics.
  6. Intelligent automotive electronics and vehicle communication systems.

📖 Publications Top Notes

Professor Zhang has an extensive list of publications, with notable recent works including:

  1. 2023:
    • Zhang, Yongliang et al., “A Coupling Matrix Synthesis Design for Filtering Antenna With Good Out-of-Band Suppression,” IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters. Link
    • Zhang, Yongliang et al., “Compact wideband filtering Balun Based on SISL Technology,” International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies. Link
    • Li, Kunlai et al., “A novel algorithm of the perfectly matched layer based on the Runge–Kutta method of order 2 accuracy,” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters. Link
  2. 2022:
    • Zhang, Yongliang et al., “A 3 dB SISL coupler design by multi-objective evolutionary algorithm based on decomposition,” International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering. Link
    • Zhang, Yongliang et al., “A single cavity wideband passband filter with a notched band,” International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering. Link
    • Zhang, Xianfang et al., “A novel MS to SL vialess vertical transition for high-performance substrate integrated filter,” International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering. Link