ERHAN YUMUK | Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. ERHAN YUMUK | Control Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher, Ghent University Belgium

Erhan Yumuk is an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Technical University, specializing in Control Engineering. With over 10 years of experience, he focuses on control theory and its applications, having supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students. His extensive research output is complemented by a history of prestigious academic roles, including as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ghent University. He aims to expand the scientific understanding of various control strategies.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Control and Automation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2015-2022), GPA: 4.00/4.00. M.Sc. in Control and Automation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (2012-2015), GPA: 3.93/4.00. B.Sc. in Control and Automation Engineering (2009-2013), Istanbul Technical University, GPA: 3.88/4.00. B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2007-2012), Istanbul Technical University, GPA: 3.91/4.00

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Technical University (May 2023-Present). Co-head of Department, Istanbul Technical University (May 2023-Present). Postdoctoral Researcher, Ghent University (Jan 2023-Present). Lecturer, Istanbul Technical University (Jan 2022-May 2023). Research and Teaching Assistant, Istanbul Technical University (Feb 2013-Jan 2022). Candidate Engineer, MKR-IC, Istanbul (Jun 2012-Sep 2012). Intern, NETAS, ASELSAN, ARCELIK.

🏆 Awards & Honors

COST Action CA 15225 Training School Grant (2019). COST Action CA 15225 Study Group Event Grant (2018). Best Paper Award, IEEE (2015). Success Scholarship, Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (2012-2014)

🔬 Research Focus

Erhan Yumuk’s research revolves around control theory, fractional-order systems, PID controller design, and their applications in diverse fields such as industrial systems, automation, and healthcare. His work also emphasizes the design and analysis of robust controllers for time-delay systems and system stability. His recent studies have contributed to advanced modeling and control strategies in the field of system control and automation.

🎯Conclusion 

In conclusion, Erhan Yumuk is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, owing to his remarkable research output, academic achievements, and contributions to the control engineering community. His ability to push the boundaries of control theory while maintaining a strong academic presence is commendable. With a bit more emphasis on interdisciplinary and industry collaborations, Erhan can further solidify his position as a global leader in the field of control engineering.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Active set method based model predictive control for a ball and beam system
    Year: 2017
    Authors: H Nak, Ş Akkaya, E Yumuk
    Citations: 5

 

  • Title: Artificial Intelligence-Driven Prognosis of Respiratory Mechanics: Forecasting Tissue Hysteresivity Using Long Short-Term Memory and Continuous Sensor Data
    Year: 2024
    Authors: GB Othman, AR Ynineb, E Yumuk, H Farbakhsh, C Muresan, IR Birs, …
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Data-driven identification and comparison of full multivariable models for propofol–remifentanil induced general anesthesia
    Year: 2024
    Authors: E Yumuk, D Copot, CM Ionescu, M Neckebroek
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Online tuning of derivative order term of variable‐order fractional–integral–derivative controllers for the first‐order time delay systems
    Year: 2023
    Authors: M Can Kurucu, E Yumuk, M Güzelkaya, I Eksin
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Reduced inverse integer-order controller design for a class of fractional-order model: Case study on two-tank liquid-level process
    Year: 2023
    Authors: E Yumuk, M Güzelkaya, I Eksin
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Analytical and optimal fractional order controller design methodologies implemented on magnetic levitation system
    Year: 2019
    Authors: SB Köse, E Yumuk, M Güzelkaya, İ Eksin
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: Selecting Optimal Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) Architectures for Online Estimation of Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia
    Year: 2024
    Authors: G Ben Othman, D Copot, E Yumuk, M Neckebroek, CM Ionescu
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Enhancing pain level assessment in post-surgery patients using artificial intelligence algorithms
    Year: 2024
    Authors: GB Othman, E Yumuk, D Copot, AR Ynineb, H Farbakhsh, IR Birs, …
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Model Extraction From Clinical Data Subject to Large Uncertainties and Poor Identifiability
    Year: 2024
    Authors: CM Ionescu, R De Keyser, D Copot, E Yumuk, A Ynineb, GB Othman, …
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Model predictive control of hemodynamics during intravenous general anesthesia
    Year: 2023
    Authors: H Farbakhsh, E Yumuk, GB Othman, R De Keyser, D Copot, I Birs, …
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: A robust auto-tuning PID controller design based on S-shaped time domain response
    Year: 2022
    Authors: E Yumuk, C Copot, CM Ionescu
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: An analytical criterion for stability testing of delayed Bode’s transfer function with unity feedback
    Year: 2024
    Authors: E Yumuk
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: A Decoupled Fractional Order Control Strategy to increase patient safety during Anesthesia-Hemodynamic Interactions
    Year: 2024
    Authors: E Hegedus, MD Mihai, IR Birs, H Farbakhsh, E Yumuk, D Copot, …
    Citations: 1

 

Muhammad Fawad Jamil | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Fawad Jamil | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research assistantat Tsinghua University Pakistan

PhD Scholar in Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, specializing in non-conventional manufacturing technologies. With a strong academic background, including an MS in Mechanical Engineering Design (GPA: 3.68) and a BS in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.78), he has published nine research papers in reputable journals. Fawad has served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant, contributing to various courses and research projects. Passionate about environmental sustainability, he is proficient in multiple engineering software and has strong communication skills, supported by a Band 7.5 IELTS score. Active member of the Pakistan Engineering Council.

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🎓 Education

Fawad is pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University, ranked 25th globally in 2024. He completed his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering Design from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, with a GPA of 3.68, and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lahore, achieving a GPA of 3.78.

💼 Work Experience

Fawad serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Language and Arts at Tsinghua University, where he supports courses in Academic English. Additionally, he is a Research Assistant at the State Key Laboratory of Tribology. His previous roles include Lab Engineer at the University of Lahore and Quality Officer at OHAD Motors, where he contributed to quality assurance in automotive manufacturing.

📚 Research and Publications

He has authored 9 publications since 2021, including articles in high-impact journals such as Results in Engineering and Ultrasonics. His research focuses on non-conventional manufacturing technologies and the integration of experimental investigations with theoretical analyses.

🏆 Honors and Awards

He has received multiple awards, including a gold medal at the University Sports Gala and a certificate for volunteer work at Tsinghua University. His dedication to extracurricular activities and community service showcases his commitment to personal and professional growth.

Publication

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Lip: An Experience with the Karapandzic Technique
    • Authors: M.I. Khan, M. Hussain, M. Jamil, M. Arif, A. Raza, M.A. Chaudhary
    • Published In: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons – Pakistan: JCPSP, 15(2)
    • Year: 2005
    • Citations: 9

 

  • Investigation of Rotary Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Machining of Nomex Honeycomb Composite Structures
    • Authors: K.H. Mughal, M.F. Jamil, M.A.M. Qureshi, A.A. Qaiser, F.A. Khalid, A. Maqbool, …
    • Published In: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 129(11)
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 7

 

  • Investigation of Hybrid Ultrasonic Machining Process of Nomex Honeycomb Composite Using a Toothed Disc Cutter
    • Authors: K.H. Mughal, M.A.M. Qureshi, M.F. Jamil, S. Ahmad, F.A. Khalid, A.A. Qaiser, …
    • Published In: Ultrasonics, 141, 107343
    • Year: 2024
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Design and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Ultrasonic Welding Sonotrode for Langevin Transducer Using Finite Element Approach
    • Authors: K.H. Mughal, N. Ahmad, N. Hayat, M.A.M. Qureshi, S.A. Bugvi, M.F. Jamil, …
    • Published In: International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 30(4)
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Performance Improvement Through Value Stream Mapping – A Manufacturing Case Study
    • Authors: S. Bugvi, K. Hameed, M.F. Jamil, A. Irfana, S. Murtaza, M. Qaiser, M. Bilal
    • Published In: Jurnal Kejuruteraan (Journal of Engineering), 33(4), 12
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Enhancement of Aerodynamic Performance of High-Speed Train Through Nose Profile Design: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach
    • Authors: K.H. Mughal, S.A. Bugvi, M.F. Jamil, B.T. Baig, T. Ahmad, M. Irfan, A.A. Ashraf, …
    • Published In: Jurnal Kejuruteraan, 34(6), 1237-1250
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Tubular Cubic Polynomial Sonotrode for Green and Sustainable Ultrasonic Welding Technology
    • Authors: K.H. Mughal, S.A. Bugvi, M.F. Jamil, M.A.M. Qureshi, F.A. Khalid, A.A. Qaiser
    • Published In: Green Manufacturing Open, 1(3), N/A-N/A
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Integrating Experimental and Theoretical Investigations of Porous Graphite Materials with Scanning Electron Microscope Image Processing
    • Authors: M.P. Sahto, W. Wei, M.F. Jamil, A. Mehmood, M. Sattar, A. Raza, M.U. Rahman, …
    • Published In: Results in Engineering, 102893
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Interaction, Management and Response of Healthcare Workers Towards Workplace Violence Events
    • Authors: E. Rahim, I. Ahmad, S.P. Shaikh, M. Sattar, S. Taj, M. Jamil, H. Hameed, G. Gul
    • Published In: Annals of PIMS – Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, 20(SUPPL-1)
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Evaluating the Work Design Readiness for Industry 4.0 Based on Personal Characteristics of Production Workers
    • Authors: S.A. Bugvi, K.H. Mughal, M.F. Jamil, A.H. Kazim, A. Shabbir, M.U. Shahid, …
    • Published In: International Journal of Industrial Engineering, 31(2)
    • Year: 2024

 

  • Evaluating the Work Design Readiness for Industry 4.0 Based on Personal Characteristics of Production Workers: Work Design Readiness for Industry 4.0
    • Authors: S.A. Bugvi, K.H. Mughal, M.F. Jamil, A.H. Kazim, A. Shabbir, M.U. Shahid, …
    • Published In: International Journal of Industrial Engineering: Theory, Applications and …
    • Year: 2024

Sahar Zeinali | Autonomous systems| Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sahar Zeinali| Autonomous systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr, Institute for Electrical Engineering in Medicine, University of Luebeck, Germany

👩‍🔬 With a Ph.D. in Control Systems from Sharif University of Technology and experience as a Researcher in Automotive Systems at the University of Lübeck, Germany, I specialize in developing driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles. Collaborating with industry leaders like ZF Group and Infineon Technologies, my work focuses on model-based and AI-based methods to enhance energy efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, and Python, I have a strong background in software architecture design and algorithm implementation. Recognized for academic excellence and ranked among top university entrants, I bring expertise in control engineering and a dedication to innovation in automotive technology.🌟

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💼Professional Experience

Researcher in Automotive Systems University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany 2022–Present Collaborated with ZF Group and Infineon Technologies on the EEmotion project. Developed driving assistance systems for autonomous vehicles using model-based and AI-based methods. Enhanced energy-efficiency, driving comfort, and safety. Created software and system simulation requirements. Designed software architecture and interfaces for integration and evaluation purposes. Implemented and validated algorithms in the simulation environment. Conducted Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing. Control Engineer (Part-time) Namvaran Consulting Company, Tehran, Iran 2018–2019

🎓Education

Ph.D. in Control Systems Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2016–2021 Visiting Researcher in Control Systems Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 2019–2020 M.Sc. in Modeling, Simulation and Control Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2013–2015 B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 2009–2013 Notable Projects Design of Interaction-Aware Driving Assistance Systems for Autonomous Vehicles University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany 2023–Present

🖥️Skills

  • Software: MATLAB & Simulink, IPG CarMaker, Comsol Multiphysics
  • Python Packages & Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn, Gymnasium
  • Programming Language: Python, MATLAB, C++
  • Agile Methodology: Scrum
  • Development Tools: Git
  • Typesetting: LaTeX, Microsoft Office
  • Operating System: Windows, macOS

🏆Honors

Recognized for studying at Sharif University of Technology, Iran’s top university. Ranked 3rd out of over 2000 participants in the Ph.D. Entrance Exam in Iran, 2015. Directly admitted to the M.Sc. program as an Exceptional Talented Student, top 10% by GPA, at Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2013. Ranked 500th among more than 350,000 university entrance participants in Iran, 2009. Member of Iran’s National Elites Foundation. Admitted to Exceptional Talents Schools, 2002–2009, Tabriz, Iran.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Fleps-Dezasse, J. King, and G. Schildbach, “Design of a utility-based lane change decision making algorithm and a motion planning for energy-efficient highway driving,” Control Engineering Practice, 146, 105881, 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” European Control Conference (ECC), 2024.

 

  1. X. Zhang, S. Zeinali, and G. Schildbach, “Interaction-aware traffic prediction and scenario-based model predictive control for autonomous vehicles on highways,” Accepted in IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 2024.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Pishro, “Observer-based controller for treatment of hepatitis C infection using fractional order model,” Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, 45(17), 10689-10709, 2022.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Observer-based singularity-free nonlinear controller for uncertain systems subject to input saturation,” European Journal of Control, 52, 49-58, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali, M. Shahrokhi, and A. Ibeas, “Observer-based impulsive controller design for treatment of hepatitis C disease,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(43), 19370-19382, 2020.

 

  1. S. Zeinali and M. Shahrokhi, “Adaptive control strategy for treatment of hepatitis C infection,” Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58(33), 15262-15270, 2019.