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.

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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.

Dr. Md Enamul Hoque | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Bangladesh

Dr. Md Enamul Hoque, PhD from NUS, Singapore, brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Bangladesh. With additional qualifications including a PGCHE from Nottingham Uni, UK, and distinctions such as FHEA, FIMechE, and CEng from the UK, Dr. Hoque is dedicated to advancing engineering education and research. His commitment to excellence in academia and engineering is evident in his contributions to both teaching and research. 🎓

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Academic Qualifications

Dr. Md Enamul Hoque holds a PhD specializing in Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he ranked among the top universities globally. His thesis, supervised by Prof Dietmar Hutmacher, focused on “Design and Development of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Using Rapid Prototyping Technology.” Prior to his PhD, he completed an M.Eng. in Biomaterials/Biomedical Engineering at NUS, under the guidance of Prof Seeram Ramakrishna, renowned for his work in Materials Engineering. Dr. Hoque also earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Nottingham, UK. His research has garnered significant citations, positioning him as a leading figure in bioprinting and materials engineering. 🏆

Awards/Honors

Dr. Md Enamul Hoque has been recognized as the highest publishing researcher/scientist at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh, as of March 13, 2023, a testament to his prolific contributions to academia. His dedication to research excellence was further acknowledged with the “Excellent Researcher Recognition” at MIST in February 3, 2022. Additionally, Dr. Hoque’s outstanding achievements in the field of nanoscience earned him the “Outstanding Nanoscientist Award” at the International Workshop on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology and Applications (RANA-2018), held at AMET University, Chennai, India, on September 7 – 8, 2018. 🏅

Research Devices/Systems Developed

Dr. Md Enamul Hoque spearheaded the development of a groundbreaking Desktop Robot Based Rapid Prototyping (DRBRP) System, tailored for fabricating 3D objects and scaffolds. 🤖 This innovative system promises swift and precise prototyping capabilities, revolutionizing the manufacturing process. Additionally, Dr. Hoque led the creation of a customized Electrospinning System, designed specifically for crafting nanofiber matrices and scaffolds. ⚡️ Leveraging cutting-edge technology, this system opens new avenues in nanotechnology and biomaterials research. Dr. Hoque’s pioneering work marks significant progress in advanced manufacturing techniques and holds immense potential for various industries, including biomedical engineering and materials science.

Publications Top Notes

Design, fabrication, and characterization of 3D-printed ABS and PLA scaffolds potentially for tissue engineering (2024) 🏗️ Authors: Rahatuzzaman, M., Mahmud, M., Rahman, S., & Hoque, M. E. Journal: Results in Engineering DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101685

Synthesis, Properties, Applications, and Future Prospective of Cellulose Nanocrystals (2023) 🌱 Authors: Rashid, A.B.; Hoque, M.E.; Kabir, N.; Rifat, F.F.; Ishrak, H.; Alqahtani, A.; Chowdhury, M.E.H. Journal: Polymers DOI: 10.3390/polym15204070

Electrospun bio-nano hybrid scaffold from collagen, Nigella sativa, and chitosan for skin tissue engineering application (2023) 🔬 Authors: Alam MR, Shahid MA, Alimuzzaman S, Hasan MM, Hoque ME Journal: Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers DOI: 10.1177/08839115231162365

Electroconductivity of Bacterial Cellulose and Bacterial Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites: Varieties, Processing and Applications (2023) ⚡️ Authors: Hoque, M. E., Hossain, M. S., Mim, I. Z., & Chowdhury, J. I. Journal: Kepes DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7936583-65

3D bioprinting in the era of 4th industrial revolution – insights, advanced applications, and future prospects (2023) 🖨️ Authors: Bin Rashid, A., Uddin, A.S.M.N., Azrin, F.A., Saad, K.S.K. and Hoque, M.E. Journal: Rapid Prototyping Journal DOI: 10.1108/RPJ-02-2023-0041

A benign way of measuring hemoglobin in blood – Towards developing a non-invasive technique (2023) 🩸 Authors: Md Enamul Hoque, Sadia Mannan Shanta, Rhythem Tahrin, Saem Chowdhury, Zarin Tasnim, Md Abdul Alim Shuvo, Shifat Al Hasnayeen Riham Journal: Hybrid Advances DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2023.100039

Gelatin-based scaffolds: An intuitive support structure for regenerative therapy (2023) 🍮 Authors: Adib Bin Rashid, Nazmir-Nur Showva, Md Enamul Hoque Journal: Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering DOI: 10.1016/j.cobme.2023.100452

Chemical upcycling of plastics as a solution to the plastic trash problem for an ideal, circular polymer economy and energy recovery (2023) 🔬 Authors: Shashank Shekhar, Md Enamul Hoque, Pramendra Kumar Bajpai, Habibul Islam & Bhasha Sharma Journal: Environment, Development and Sustainability DOI: 10.1007/s10668-023-03003-8

Advanced biopolymers for automobile and aviation engineering applications (2023) 🚗 Authors: Md Zillur Rahman, Maliha Rahman, Tariq Mahbub, Md Ashiquzzaman, Suresh Sagadevan, Md Enamul Hoque Journal: Journal of Polymer Research DOI: 10.1007/s10965-023-03440-z

Structural Integrity and Performance of a Novel Chemically Treated Cellulosic Paper Corn / Polyester Sustainable Biocomposites (2023) 🌽 Authors: Faris AL-Oqla, Md Enamul Hoque Journal: Functional Composites and Structures DOI: 10.1088/2631-6331/acbf20

Feng Xiang | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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