Xincheng Li | Agricultural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Xincheng Li |  Agricultural Engineering |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering,Qingdao Agricultural University, China

Xingcheng Li is a Research Assistant at the College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Qingdao Agricultural University. His research focuses on agricultural information technology, sensor development, intelligent agricultural machinery control, and automation technology in livestock and poultry farming. He has published over 10 academic papers, secured 5 national invention patents, and led key research projects at both provincial and national levels. With experience in teaching and developing innovative solutions in agricultural engineering, Li contributes to advancing technological applications in agriculture.

 

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Xingcheng Li is a Research Assistant at Qingdao Agricultural University, specializing in agricultural engineering and information technology. He has taught various courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including Principles and Applications of Sensors, Agricultural Sensing, and Operations Research. His primary research interests include agricultural information technology, sensor development, intelligent agricultural machinery control, and automation in livestock and poultry farming.

Research and Innovations:

Prof. Li has contributed significantly to the development of agricultural technologies. He has published over 10 research papers and secured 5 national invention patents. His ongoing research includes projects on livestock and poultry disease prevention, as well as participation in key national and provincial R&D programs. Notably, he has led the Shandong Province Agricultural Major Application Technology Innovation Project and the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province.

Research Areas:

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineering and Information Technology

Publication Top Notes

  1. A seed-epidermis-feature-recognition-based lightweight peanut seed selection method for embedded systems
    Li, D., Huang, J., Li, X., Xu, P., Yun, Y.
    Measurement and Control (United Kingdom), 2024.
    This paper introduces a lightweight peanut seed selection method based on seed-epidermis feature recognition, suitable for embedded systems in agricultural automation.
  2. Optimization Design and Experiment of Automatic Leveling System for Orchard Operating Platform in Hilly and Mountainous Areas
    Shang, H., Li, X., Zhang, C., Hou, Y., Jia, M.
    INMATEH – Agricultural Engineering, 2024, 73(2), pp. 364–374.
    Focuses on optimizing the design and conducting experiments on an automatic leveling system for orchard platforms in challenging terrains.
  3. Domestic Conflicts and Trade Protectionism: Evidence from Tweets
    Kun, L., Xincheng, L., Ming, F.
    China Journal of Economics, 2022, 9(1), pp. 56–84.
    Analyzes the relationship between domestic conflicts and trade protectionism, based on Twitter data analysis.
  4. Grain Yield Data Collection and Service for Heterogeneous Platforms
    Zheng, L., Guo, X., Li, M., Chen, Y., Xiao, C.
    Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2016, 32(9), pp. 142–149.
    This work discusses systems for collecting and providing grain yield data across different agricultural platforms.
  5. Test and Optimization of Sampling Frequency for Yield Monitor System of Grain Combine Harvester
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Wang, X., Sun, M.
    Nongye Jixie Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, 2015, 46, pp. 74–78.
    Examines the optimization of sampling frequency for a grain yield monitor in combine harvesters.
  6. Modeling Algorithm for Yield Monitor System of Grain Combine Harvester
    Li, X., Sun, M., Li, M., Zhang, M., Wang, X.
    Nongye Jixie Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery, 2015, 46(7), pp. 91–96.
    Proposes a modeling algorithm for improving the yield monitor system of grain combine harvesters.
  7. Development and Denoising Test of Grain Combine with Remote Yield Monitoring System
    Li, X., Li, M., Wang, X., Sun, M., Sun, H.
    Nongye Gongcheng Xuebao/Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2014, 30(2), pp. 1–8.
    This paper focuses on the development and testing of a grain combine equipped with a remote yield monitoring system.
  8. Structure Design and Signal Processing of a New Grain Flow Sensor
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Yang, W., Sun, H.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2014, pp. 4330–4336.
    Presents the design and signal processing methods for a new grain flow sensor.
  9. A Remote Monitoring System of Automatic Soil Sampler Based on ZigBee WSN
    Yang, W., Li, M., Zheng, L., Li, X., Zhang, M.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2013, pp. 4023–4028.
    Describes a remote monitoring system for an automatic soil sampler based on ZigBee wireless sensor networks (WSN).
  10. A Remote Operating System of Grain Yield Monitor
    Li, X., Li, M., Zheng, L., Yang, W., Zhang, M.
    American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, ASABE 2013, pp. 4091–4096.
    Introduces a remote operating system for monitoring grain yield during harvesting.

 

Weili Sun | Smart Farming | Best Researcher Award

Mr Weili Sun |  Smart Farming |  Best Researcher Award

Master at  Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Weili Sun is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electronic Information at Nanjing Agricultural University under the mentorship of Associate Professors Fei Hu and Xiuqing Fu. He also serves as the Minister of Culture and Sports in the Graduate Student Union. Weili completed his undergraduate studies in Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments at Yangzhou University, where he was a class monitor and participated in several national-level innovation and entrepreneurship projects. He won the second prize in the Yangzhou University Challenge Cup and received an excellent award in the Jiangsu Province College Student Electronic Design Competition.

Profile:

📚 Educational Background:

  • Master’s Degree (2023.09 – Present):
    Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Electronic Information at Nanjing Agricultural University. Mentored by Associate Professors Fei Hu and Xiuqing Fu.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (2018.09 – 2022.06):
    Graduated with a degree in Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments from Yangzhou University. Served as class monitor and actively participated in various innovation and entrepreneurship projects, earning accolades such as the second prize in the Yangzhou University Challenge Cup and the Excellent Award in the Jiangsu Province College Student Electronic Design Competition.

🎓 Leadership Roles:

  • Minister of Culture and Sports:
    Serves as the Minister of Culture and Sports of the Graduate Student Union at Nanjing Agricultural University, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills.

🔬 Research Experience:

  1. Lightweight Identification and Detection Method for Pear Tree Pollen Germination Vitality
    Developed a pear pollen germination detection system to improve pollination efficiency and optimize fruit yields. Designed a lightweight model to monitor pear tree pollen germination, reducing deployment costs and applying transfer learning for other fruit trees.

    • 📄 Publication: Published a paper as the first author on the project’s detection accuracy and cost-efficiency.
  2. 3D Point Cloud Segmentation of Cotton Growth
    Collaborated with the Xinjiang Agricultural Reclamation Science Research Institute to study the effects of salt stress on cotton growth using a multi-view imaging system and 3D Gaussian Splatting technology. Developed the SAMPoint segmentation algorithm for efficient data segmentation.

    • 🌱 Impact: Provided a theoretical basis and guidance for salt stress management in cotton.
  3. Development of Intelligent Negative Pressure Transfer Isolation Cabin
    Innovated an isolation cabin designed for the safe transport of infectious disease patients, featuring a unidirectional fresh air system, real-time environmental monitoring, and cloud-based data management.

    • 🏥 Application: Enhances protection for medical staff and efficient isolation during disease outbreaks.

📊 Research Impact Metrics:

  • Citations: 525 (Total), 463 (Since 2019)
  • h-index: 11 (Overall and Since 2019)
  • i10-index: 11 (Overall and Since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Managing connected and automated vehicles at isolated intersections: From reservation-to optimization-based methods
    C. Yu, W. Sun, H.X. Liu, X. Yang
    Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 122, 416-435 (2019)
    Citations: 121
  • A capacity maximization scheme for intersection management with automated vehicles
    W. Sun, J. Zheng, H.X. Liu
    Transportation Research Procedia, 23, 121-136 (2017)
    Citations: 88
  • Evaluation and prediction of transportation resilience under extreme weather events: A diffusion graph convolutional approach
    H.W. Wang, Z.R. Peng, D. Wang, Y. Meng, T. Wu, W. Sun, Q.C. Lu
    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 115, 102619 (2020)
    Citations: 85
  • A continuous-flow-intersection-lite design and traffic control for oversaturated bottleneck intersections
    W. Sun, X. Wu, Y. Wang, G. Yu
    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 56, 18-33 (2015)
    Citations: 77
  • A capacity maximization scheme for intersection management with automated vehicles
    W. Sun, J. Zheng, H.X. Liu
    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 94, 19-31 (2018)
    Citations: 30
  • Quasi-optimal feedback control for an isolated intersection under oversaturation
    W. Sun, Y. Wang, G. Yu, H.X. Liu
    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 67, 109-130 (2016)
    Citations: 27
  • Quasi-optimal feedback control for a system of oversaturated intersections
    W. Sun, Y. Wang, G. Yu, H.X. Liu
    Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, 57, 224-240 (2015)
    Citations: 25
  • Traffic signal optimization using crowdsourced vehicle trajectory data
    J. Zheng, W. Sun, S. Huang, S. Shen, C. Yu, J. Zhu, B. Liu, H.X. Liu
    Transportation Research Board 97th Annual Meeting
    Citations: 22
  • Fine-tuning time-of-day partitions for signal timing plan development: Revisiting clustering approaches
    P. Chen, N. Zheng, W. Sun, Y. Wang
    Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, 15(2), 1195-1213 (2019)
    Citations: 16
  • Development of a queue warning system utilizing ATM infrastructure system development and field-testing
    J. Hourdos, Z. Liu, P. Dirks, H.X. Liu, S. Huang, W. Sun, L. Xiao
    Minnesota Dept. of Transportation, Research Services & Library (2017)
    Citations: 12
  • Signal timing parameters estimation for intersections using floating car data
    Z. Du, X. Yan, J. Zhu, W. Sun
    Transportation Research Record, 2673(6), 189-201 (2019)
    Citations: 11

 

 

 

T Akilan | Precision Agriculture | Excellence in Innovation

Mr  T Akilan |  Precision Agriculture |  Excellence in Innovation

Research Coordinator at  Amity University Kolkata,  India

Akilan Tamilselvan is dedicated to achieving academic excellence and delivering high-quality education with a strong focus on Computer Science. His commitment to fostering a deep understanding of the subject aims to inspire and equip students with the skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving field of technology.

Profile:

Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Galgotias University, Registered in Winter, January 2021
  • M.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India (2013-2015)
    Aggregate: 7.58/10.0
  • B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering)
    Annamalai University, Chidambaram, India (2009-2013)
    Aggregate: 7.86/10.0
  • HSC
    Ramasamy Chettiar Town Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram, India (2009)
    Aggregate: 61.75%
  • SSLC
    Ramasamy Chettiar Town Higher Secondary School, Chidambaram, India (2007)
    Aggregate: 71.8%

Teaching Experience

  • Subjects Taught for B.Tech:
    • Introduction to Microprocessor
    • Object Oriented System Design
    • Web Technology
    • Operating System

Professional Experience

  • Research Coordinator
    Amity University, Kolkata, India (September 2022 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor
    Apex Institute of Technology (Chandigarh University), Mohali, Punjab, India (August 2022 – September 2022)
  • Assistant Professor
    Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India (July 2018 – July 2022)
  • Data Science Team Lead
    Singapore Leads Inc., India (January 2018 – June 2018)
  • Operations Controller
    SBP Global Pte Ltd, Singapore (September 2017 – November 2017)
  • Logistics Assistant
    Compass Rose Freight Forwarding System Pte Ltd, Singapore (July 2016 – August 2017)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Reusing drainage water for leaching of saline and sodic soils in the Khuzestan province, Iran. Water Supply. (2024). DOI: 10.2166/ws.2024.091
  • Investigating the long-term effect of livestock grazing, slope location, and sampling depth on soil moisture characteristic curves. Rangeland Ecology & Management. (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2024.01.005
  • Effect of precipitation and sediment concentration on the loss of nitrogen and phosphorus in the Pasikhan River. Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/aqua.2022.097
  • Variation entry of sediment, organic matter, and different forms of phosphorus and nitrogen in flood and normal events in the Anzali wetland. Journal of Water and Climate Change. (2022). DOI: 10.2166/wcc.2021.456
  • Assessing the distribution of cadmium under different land-use types and its effect on human health in different gender and age groups. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. (2021). DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-12881-2
  • Investigation of soil compaction on yield and agronomic traits of wheat under saline and non-saline soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. (2018). DOI: 10.1080/03650340.2018.1431832