Zhaoyi Zhang | Intelligent navigation of ships | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Zhaoyi Zhang | Intelligent navigation of ships| Best Researcher Award

Dr at Zhaoyi Zhang Dalian Maritime University, China.

Zhaoyi Zhang, Ph.D., is a dedicated researcher in Traffic Information Engineering and Control, currently affiliated with the Navigation College of Dalian Maritime University in China. His doctoral work focused on enhancing ship navigation positioning methods using INS/GNSS technology, supervised by Prof. Ying Li. Dr. Zhang’s expertise extends to collision risk identification and navigation strategy in open waters. As a visiting scholar at the University of Houston, Texas, he collaborated with Prof. Weihang Zhu. His research contributions are evident in numerous publications in prestigious journals like Ocean Engineering and Reliability Engineering & System Safety. Additionally, Dr. Zhang holds several invention patents related to maritime safety and transportation.

Profile

 

 

📚Education 

  • Ph.D. in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
    • Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
    • Sep 2020 – Jun 2024
    • Dissertation: Research on INS/GNSS-based Ship Navigation Positioning Enhancement Method
    • Advisor: Prof. Ying Li
  • Visiting Scholar, Department of Engineering Technology, College of Technology
    • University of Houston, Texas, USA
    • Jul 2022 – Jul 2023
    • Advisor: Prof. Weihang Zhu
  • M.S. in Traffic Information Engineering and Control
    • Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
    • Sep 2017 – Jun 2020
    • Thesis: Research on Collision Risk Identification and Navigation Strategy of Ships in Open Water
    • Advisor: Prof. Ying Li
  • B.S. in Nautical Science
    • Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, China
    • Sep 2013 – Jun 2017
    • Thesis: Demand Analysis for Education and Training on the M/V YUPENG under the E-Navigation Strategy
    • Advisor: Prof. Junzhong Bao

 

📊Invention Patents

Li, Y., Dong, S., Zhang, Z.Y., Liu, D.G. (2023). A Rapid Query System for Mid-Term Outlook Early Warning Information on Typhoon Generation, CN112528095B. Li, Y., Guo, Z.H., Zhang, Z.Y. (2024). A Container Array Carrier Platform Suitable for Sea-Air Intermodal Transport, CN115303646B.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. A new evacuation accessibility analysis approach based on spatial information
    • Authors: Z Liu, Y Li, Z Zhang, W Yu
    • Journal: Reliability Engineering & System Safety
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 222
    • Pages: 108395
    • Citations: 20
  2. Spatial topological analysis model of ship encounter space
    • Authors: Z Liu, Y Li, Z Zhang, W Yu
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 202
    • Pages: 107171
    • Citations: 20
  3. Gaseous emissions from a seagoing ship under different operating conditions in the coastal region of China
    • Authors: C Bai, Y Li, B Liu, Z Zhang, P Wu
    • Journal: Atmosphere
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 305
    • Citations: 16
  4. An INS-aided MASS autonomous navigation algorithm considering virtual motion constraints and the leeway and drift angle
    • Authors: Z Zhang, Y Li, P Wu, Z Liu, J Xiao, W Zhu
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 272
    • Pages: 113790
    • Citations: 8
  5. Spatial logical relationship analysis model of ship encounter space
    • Authors: Z Liu, Y Li, S Dong, Z Zhang
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 239
    • Pages: 109912
    • Citations: 6
  6. Enhancing the reliability of shipborne INS/GNSS integrated navigation system during abnormal sampling periods using Bi-LSTM and robust CKF
    • Authors: Z Zhang, Y Li, Z Liu, S Wang, H Xing, W Zhu
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 288
    • Pages: 115934
    • Citations: 4
  7. INS/GPS integrated navigation for unmanned ships based on EEMD noise reduction and SSA-ELM
    • Authors: J Xiao, Y Li, C Zhang, Z Zhang
    • Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 11
    • Pages: 1733
    • Citations: 4
  8. Big data driven vessel trajectory prediction based on sparse multi-graph convolutional hybrid network with spatio-temporal awareness
    • Authors: S Wang, Y Li, Z Zhang, H Xing
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 287
    • Pages: 115695
    • Citations: 3
  9. Vessel trajectory prediction based on spatio-temporal graph convolutional network for complex and crowded sea areas
    • Authors: S Wang, Y Li, H Xing, Z Zhang
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 298
    • Pages: 117232
    • Citations: 2
  10. Spatial modeling and analysis based on spatial information of the ship encounters for intelligent navigation safety
    • Authors: Z Liu, Y Li, Z Zhang, W Yu, Y Du
    • Journal: Reliability Engineering & System Safety
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 238
    • Pages: 109489
    • Citations: 2

 

ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical | Excellence in Research

Dr. ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical |Excellence in Research

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced researcher with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering from Jiangsu University, China. Proficient in numerical simulation, construction planning, and optimization, with a keen interest in sprinkler irrigation systems. Holds membership in prestigious organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Actively contributes as a journal reviewer for publications such as the American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology and the European Scientific Journal. Passionate about advancing engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓 Academic Background

PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, China MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc in Engineering Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

🔍 Research Interests

  • Numerical Simulation
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Optimization
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

👨‍💼 Professional Memberships

  • Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology

📝 External / Professional Roles Journal Reviewer:

  • American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • European Scientific Journal

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Experimental study on the effects of pressure loss on uniformity, application rate and velocity on different working conditions using the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Agyen Dwomoh, F., … Dai, X., Oteng, J.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 5
    Pages: e27140
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., … Yuan, S., Li, H.
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural Engineering
    Volume: 54
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1452
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Modelling of water drop movement and distribution in no wind and windy conditions for different nozzle sizes
    Authors: Zhu, X., Lewballah, J.K., Fordjour, A., … Ofosu, S.A., Dwomoh, F.A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 3006
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Performance optimization of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 37
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 33–41
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Analysis of water droplet distribution in wind for the fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Yuan, S., Li, H., … Mensah, R., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 3320
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: Effect of riser height on rotation uniformity and application rate of the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Jiang, C., Liu, J.
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 69
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 618–632
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation on performance characteristics of an impact sprinkler with nozzle-dispersion devices and rotary plate sprinkler
    Authors: Issaka, Z., Li, H., Jiang, Y., … Chen, C., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 321–329
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Numerical simulation and experimental study on internal flow characteristic in the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 61–70
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: The collection method for crop fungal spores based on an efficient microfluidic device
    Authors: Wang, P., Yuan, S., Yang, N., … Fordjour, A., Chen, S.
    Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research
    Volume: 20
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 72–79
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Modeling the application depth and water distribution uniformity of a linearly moved irrigation system
    Authors: Liu, J., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 827
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10

Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi | Civil Engineering

Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi: Leading Researcher in Civil Engineering

Dr at Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia .

Congratulations, Dr Mohd Hafiz Zawawi, on winning the esteemed Young Scientist award from Youngscientist Awards! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done

Mohd Hafiz Zawawi is a highly regarded educator and scholar with a prominent presence in the Department of Civil Engineering at Universiti Tenaga Nasional. With a wealth of expertise in various engineering disciplines, he is actively engaged in delivering comprehensive and enlightening courses to undergraduate students. His teaching portfolio encompasses a diverse range of essential engineering subjects, including Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Foundation Engineering, Hydraulic, Offshore and Energy Structures, Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory, Mechanics of Fluids Laboratory, and Hydraulic Engineering. As an esteemed educator, Dr. Zawawi is deeply committed to nurturing the intellectual growth and technical proficiency of his students, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills to excel in the dynamic field of civil engineering. Through his adept guidance and structured pedagogy, he empowers her students to grasp complex concepts and apply them effectively in real-world scenarios. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Zawawi’s dedication to academic excellence and his contribution to shaping the next generation of engineers serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of the engineering community.

Professional Profile

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D Water Pump Modeling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013

Employment

  • Senior Lecturer (2013 – Present)
  • Department of Civil Engineering, Head of Unit External Affairs (2017 – 2021)
  • College of Engineering, Head of Unit Industrial Training (2013 -2017)
  • Member of Institute of Energy Infrastructure
  • Professional Technologist
  • Professional Measurement and Verification

Academic Qualifications

1. Ph.D Water Pump Modeling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013
2. MSc. Environmental Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
2009
3. BEng. Civil Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2008

Publications

146 Documents

Selective Publications (Journals)
  1.  Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Isotopic And Hydrochemistry Fingerprinting Of Leachate MigrationIn Shallow Groundwater At Controlled And Uncontrolled Landfill Sites; World Applied Science Journal; World Applied Sciences Journal 31 (6): 1198-1206, 2014ISSN 1818-4952© IDOSI Publications, 2014DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.31.06.217; 23 Mar 2014;
    Journal; SCOPUS
  2. Mohd Zakwan Bin Ramli, Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih, Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, daud bin mohamad, Muhammad Salleh Bin Haji Abustan; The Importance Of Lightweight Concrete Technology Development For Ibs
    Industry In Malaysia Based On Cost Comparison Between Concrete Slab And Hollow Core Slab: A Case Study Of Lrt Car Park Project; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Vol. 567 (2014) pp 637-641© (2014) Trans Tech
    Publications, Switzerlanddoi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.567.637ISSN: 1662- 7482. ISSN print: 1660-9336; 01 Jun 2014; Journal; SCOPUS
  3. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Integrated Pollutant Fingerprinting Of Shallow Groundwater Using Resistivity Imaging Profiling And Hydro chemical Methods At The Beriah Landfill Site, Malaysia; International Journal Of Applied Environmental Sciences; ISSN 0973-6077 Volume 9, Number 4 (2014), pp. 2161-2173© Research India Publications;
    25 Jul 2014; Journal; SCOPUS
  4. Lariyah Bte Mohd Sidek, Gasim Hayder Ahmed Salih, Hidayah Bte Basri, Chow Ming Fai, Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, HAIRUN AISHAH MOHIYADEN ABDUL KADER, NUR FARAZUIEN BINTI MD SAID, Nazirul Mubin Bin Zahari; 13Th International Conference On Urban Drainage (Icud), 2014, Programme Book; 13Th International Conference On
    Urban Drainage (Icud), 2014; 13th International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD), 2014, PROGRAMME BOOK, Organising Committee and International Scientific Committee and Secretariat; 12 Sep 2014; Other; None
  5. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Sorption Of Dye Wastewater By Using Natural Zeolite, Anionic-Cationic SurfactantModified Zeolite And Cationic Surfactant Modified Zeolite; World Applied Sciences Journal; World Applied Sciences Journal 32 (5): 818-824, 2014ISSN 1818-4952© IDOSI Publications, 2014DOI: 10.5829/idosi.wasj.2014.32.05.1015; 21 Sep 2014;
    Journal; SCOPUS
  6. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi, Mohd Zakwan Bin Ramli; Potential Of Utilizing Solid Waste Generated In Unimas West Campus; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1073-
    1078 Submitted: 2014-07-24© (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland Accepted: 2015-01-08doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.1073; 08 Jan 2015; Journal; SCOPUS
  7. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Adsorption Of Lead Using Jackfruit Peel Activated Carbon; Applied Mechanics And Materials ; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1079-1084 © (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerlanddoi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773- 774.1079; 19 Jan 2015; Journal; SCOPUS
  8. Mohd Hafiz Bin Zawawi; Groundwater Seepage Mapping Using Electrical Resistivity Imaging; Applied Mechanics And Materials; Applied Mechanics and Materials Vols. 773-774 (2015) pp 1524-1534 © (2015) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.773-774.1524; 24 Feb 2015; Journal; SCOPUS