Yinfeng Yang | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yinfeng Yang | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Deputy Director | School of Medical Informatics Engineering, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine | China

Dr. Yinfeng Yang is a distinguished researcher at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, known for impactful contributions at the interface of traditional Chinese medicine, molecular pharmacology, and bioinformatics-driven disease mechanism analysis. His academic influence is demonstrated by 5,738 citations, 45 publications, and an h-index of 18, underscoring his growing global recognition in biomedical research. Dr. Yang’s work spans cancer biology, immunometabolism, and natural-product-based therapeutics, with recent studies exploring the clinicopathological relevance of BRCA1 in gastric cancer, mitochondrial pathways in rheumatoid arthritis, and angiogenesis-targeting mechanisms of Ginkgo biloba leaves. His research integrates advanced computational tools, systems pharmacology, and machine learning to decode complex biological networks and accelerate drug discovery particularly in ADMET prediction and precision therapeutic strategies. With more than 120 co-authors and interdisciplinary collaborations across oncology, pharmacology, and traditional medicine, Dr. Yang has built a broad scientific network that strengthens the translational potential of his findings. His publications in high-impact journals and open-access platforms contribute to global knowledge accessibility while supporting evidence-based modernization of traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Yang’s work carries clear societal relevance, offering novel insights for developing safer, more effective treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases and gastrointestinal cancers. His sustained research output and increasing citation impact position him as a valuable contributor to global biomedical innovation and integrative medicine research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Ru, J., Li, P., Wang, J., Zhou, W., Li, B., Huang, C., Li, P., Guo, Z., Tao, W., Yang, Y., … (2014). TCMSP: A database of systems pharmacology for drug discovery from herbal medicines. Journal of Cheminformatics, 6(1), 13. Cited by: 5,020

  2. Qian, S., Wei, Z., Yang, W., Huang, J., Yang, Y., & Wang, J. (2022). The role of BCL-2 family proteins in regulating apoptosis and cancer therapy. Frontiers in Oncology, 12, 985363. Cited by: 876

  3. Yang, Y., Li, Y., Wang, J., Sun, K., Tao, W., Wang, Z., Xiao, W., Pan, Y., Zhang, S., … (2017). Systematic investigation of Ginkgo biloba leaves for treating cardio-cerebrovascular diseases in an animal model. ACS Chemical Biology, 12(5), 1363–1372. Cited by: 99

  4. Li, Y., Gao, W., Li, F., Wang, J., Zhang, J., Yang, Y., Zhang, S., & Yang, L. (2013). An in silico exploration of the interaction mechanism of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine-type CDK2 inhibitors. Molecular BioSystems, 9(9), 2266–2281. Cited by: 53

  5. Li, Y., Wang, J., Xiao, Y., Wang, Y., Chen, S., Yang, Y., Lu, A., & Zhang, S. (2015). A systems pharmacology approach to investigate the mechanisms of action of Semen Strychni and Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 175, 301–314. Cited by: 51

Saifullah Khalid | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Saifullah Khalid | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

Principal Scientist | IBMM RESEARCH | Sudan

Dr. Saifullah Khalid is a distinguished aviation and aerospace researcher renowned for his groundbreaking work in AI-driven aviation systems, air traffic management optimization, and unmanned aerial systems. With dual PhDs in engineering and a career spanning advanced aeronautical research, he serves as Principal Scientist at IBMM Research, Sudan. His academic background includes a PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SN University, India (2013). Dr. Khalid’s expertise encompasses autonomous UAV systems, quantum-inspired optimization algorithms, sustainable aviation power systems, and digital tower operations. He has authored over 270 publications, including 38 Web of Science-indexed papers, and holds an impressive portfolio of 85 patents—50 as sole inventor—setting two world records for patent achievements. His professional experience extends to teaching and mentoring, supervising PhD candidates in AI-based air route optimization and guiding over 200 engineering projects. A committed academic leader, he has developed ICAO-compliant curricula and serves as Vice Chairman of the Academic Council Asia at NextGen University International. His awards include world records for patent excellence and international recognition for research innovation. His technical skills span MATLAB/Simulink, Python, UAV system design, and AI applications in aviation. 305 Citations; 67 Documents; h-index: 10

Profiles: Google scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Khalid, S., & Dwivedi, B. (2011). Power quality issues, problems, standards & their effects in industry with corrective means. International Journal of Advances in Engineering & Technology, 1(2), 1–11. Citations: 167

  2. Nishad, D. K., Tiwari, A. N., Khalid, S., Gupta, S., & Shukla, A. (2024). AI-based UPQC control technique for power quality optimization of railway transportation systems. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 17935. Citations: 31

  3. Khalid, S. (2018). Performance evaluation of Adaptive Tabu Search and Genetic Algorithm optimized shunt active power filter using neural network control for aircraft power utility of 400 Hz. Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology, 5(3), 723–734. Citations: 30

  4. Khalid, S., Dwivedi, B., Kumar, N., & Agrawal, N. (2007). A review of state-of-art techniques in active power filters and reactive power compensation. National Journal of Technology, 3(1), 10–18. Citations: 26

  5. Khalid, S., & Dwivedi, B. (2010). Power quality: An important aspect. International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2(11), 6485–6490. Citations: 25