Feng Xiang | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Feng Xiang | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Xiang Feng, Vice Dean, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Wuhan University of Science and Technology, is a distinguished scholar in manufacturing intelligent services, digital twins, and green manufacturing, holding advanced degrees in mechanical engineering with a specialization aligned to intelligent manufacturing systems. With extensive professional experience, he has led major national, provincial, and industrial research initiatives as principal investigator of multiple NSFC projects as well as key programs supported by leading government and industry bodies, while contributing significant academic leadership as a co-initiator of the National Conference on Digital Twins and Intelligent Services. His research has produced influential advancements in digital-twin-enabled intelligent service systems and sustainable manufacturing, reflected in more than thirty publications in top-tier journals including IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Intelligent Systems, CIMS, China Mechanical Engineering, and Scientia Sinica Informationis, alongside six granted invention patents and co-editorship of three English monographs on digital twins. Prof. Feng’s academic service is equally distinguished: he serves on national expert committees for digital-twin and manufacturing-service standards, acts as an Advisory Board Member of the high-impact journal Digital Twin, contributes as an Editorial Board Member of Digital Engineering, and holds leadership roles such as Deputy Secretary-General of the Digital Twin Application Branch of the China Productivity Promotion Center Association. Recognized for his scientific contributions, he is a recipient of the First Prize of the Mechanical Industry Science and Technology Award, underscoring his sustained impact on advancing intelligent manufacturing and digital-twin technologies.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Inverse kinematics solution for demolition robot manipulators based on improved Newton–Raphson algorithm. (2025). Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience.

2. A federated learning-based method for personalized manufacturing service recommendation with collaborative relationships. (2025). Applied Soft Computing.

3. Human-centric smart manufacturing: Analysis and prospects of human activity recognition. (2025). Journal of Mechanical Engineering (Jixie Gongcheng Xuebao).

4. Analysis and control of manufacturing service collaboration networks failure under intentional attacks. (2025). Knowledge-Based Systems.

5. Modeling and optimization of manufacturing service collaboration based on digital twins. (2025). International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Prof. Dr. Xiang Feng’s pioneering research in digital twins and intelligent manufacturing enhances the scientific foundations of smart industrial systems while driving practical advancements in sustainable, efficient, and human-centric production. His innovations bridge academic discovery and industrial application, shaping next-generation manufacturing technologies that strengthen global competitiveness and accelerate digital transformation.

Sayyid Ali Banihashemi | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sayyid Ali Banihashemi | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Faculty Member | Payame Noor University | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sayyid Ali Banihashemi, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Payame Noor University, is a recognized scholar specializing in project scheduling, data envelopment analysis, supply chain management, and organizational agility. He holds advanced degrees in industrial engineering with a concentration in operations research and performance evaluation, complemented by rigorous training in quantitative decision-making. His professional experience includes leading academic programs, supervising research initiatives, and contributing to major analytical and optimization projects that support organizational and operational improvement. Dr. Banihashemi’s research portfolio encompasses influential publications, high-impact citations, and methodological advancements that have shaped contemporary practices in project planning efficiency, productivity assessment, and supply chain performance. His scholarly contributions are further reflected in editorial responsibilities for reputable journals, memberships in distinguished professional societies, and certifications in advanced analytical methods. Widely cited and respected in his field, he has earned multiple recognitions for research excellence, academic service, and contributions to the industrial engineering community, establishing him as a dedicated leader committed to advancing theory and practice in operations and performance management.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Dahmardeh, N., & Banihashemi, S. A. (2010). Organizational agility and agile manufacturing. European Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Sciences, 27, 178–184.

2. Banihashemi, S. A. (2011). The role of communication to improve organizational process. European Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(1), 13–24.

3. Banihashemi, S. A., Khalilzadeh, M., Shahraki, A., Malkhalifeh, M. R. M., & others. (2020). Optimization of environmental impacts of construction projects: A time–cost–quality trade-off approach. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1–16.

4. Banihashemi, S. A., & Khalilzadeh, M. (2021). Time-cost-quality–environmental impact trade-off resource-constrained project scheduling problem with DEA approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 28(7), 1979–2004.

5. Banihashemi, S. A., Khalilzadeh, M., Antucheviciene, J., & Edalatpanah, S. A. (2023). Identifying and prioritizing the challenges and obstacles of green supply chain management in the construction industry using the fuzzy BWM method. Buildings, 13(1), 38.

Dr. Sayyid Ali Banihashemi’s work advances scientific and industrial practice by integrating optimization, sustainability, and performance evaluation to improve project delivery and supply chain systems. His research supports data-driven decision-making that enhances organizational efficiency, reduces environmental impacts, and strengthens the resilience and agility of modern industries.