Committee
Conference Chair
Prof. Yajun Liu
South China University of Technology, China
Yajun Liu, Ph.D., Professor, is affiliated with the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at South China University of Technology. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), a senior member of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, and a committee member of the Manufacturing Technology Professional Committee of the Chinese Automation Society. He also serves as a technical consultant for multiple leading enterprises in the industry.
His research focuses on the mechanisms of manufacturing system processes and optimization control technologies. He has received numerous academic awards, including the “Nanyue Outstanding Graduate and Zeng Xianzi Scholarship First Prize,” the “Elianda Innovation Award,” the “Modern Manufacturing Academic Paper Award,” and the “Excellent Paper Award at the 20th International Conference on Mechatronics in 2016,” among others.
Professor Liu has published over 150 papers in professional journals and international conferences in the fields of machining mechanics, mechanical system process mechanisms, and optimization control research, as well as more than 10 papers on scientific teaching research. He has led and undertaken more than 10 national and provincial-level projects, in addition to over 20 enterprise R&D projects.
Technical Program Committee Chairs
Prof. Zhenyu Zhang
Dalian University of Technology, China
Zhenyu Zhang, Professor at Dalian University of Technology, specializes in precision and ultra-precision machining technologies, including grinding, polishing, additive manufacturing, laser processing techniques, and equipment. He holds several prestigious titles, including National Distinguished Professor, inaugural recipient of the Chang Jiang Young Scholars Award by the Ministry of Education, National Excellent Young Scientist, Dalian Outstanding Young Scientist, "Hundred-Thousand-Talent Program" (Hundred Talents Level) honoree in Liaoning Province, Outstanding Scientific Worker of Liaoning Province, Outstanding Master's Thesis Supervisor in Liaoning Province, and Innovation Talent in Liaoning Higher Education Institutions.
He was awarded the First Prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Innovation Team) (ranked 10th among 15 contributors). As the primary inventor, he holds 60 Chinese patents and 6 U.S. patents. He has published 27 SCI journal cover articles as the first or corresponding author, including 1 with an impact factor (IF) > 30 and 14 with IF > 10.
As the leading contributor, he received the First Prize of Hainan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and the First Prize of China Industry-University-Research Collaboration Innovation Award. His research achievements have been applied in key national institutions such as China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO), China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP), and China Aerospace Times Electronics Corporation (CATEC).
Prof. Xuezhi Zhao
South China University of Technology, China
Xuezhi Zhao, Ph.D., Professor and doctoral advisor, is an editorial board member of the journal Vibration and Shock (indexed by EI), published by the Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering. His primary research areas include signal processing theories and algorithms, with applications in vibration feature extraction, mechanical system condition monitoring, and fault diagnosis.
He has made pioneering contributions to the theory of singular value decomposition (SVD) in signal processing and is the founder of several advanced SVD theories, including multi-resolution singular value decomposition theory, variable structure singular value decomposition theory, singular value differential spectrum theory, and singular value decomposition packet theory.
Professor Zhao has led more than ten national and provincial-level projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and Guangzhou Science and Technology Program. He has published over 80 papers as first author in journals concerning signal processing theories, algorithms, and their applications, with 10 papers indexed by SCI and 56 papers indexed by EI. His research findings have been cited over 3,600 times by scholars worldwide.
Prof.Guanglin Shi
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Guanglin Shi is an Associate Professor of School of Mechanical Engineering and Institute of Mechatronics & Logistics Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. His research interests focus on performance and mechanism of new-style hydraulic component, intelligent control of electro-hydraulic (pneumatic) servo / proportional / digital control system, and control strategy and structure of parallel mechanism. He has presided over more than 30 projects including Natural Science Foundation of China (NAFS) and international cooperation. He received one second class prize (No. 4) of The National Teaching Achievement Award, and published more than 80 papers and achieved 7 national invention patents. He is the committee member of Fluid Power Transmission & Control Branch of Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society，Chairman of Specialized Committee of Fluid Power Transmission & Control of Shanghai Mechanical Engineering Society，Chief editor of magazine of Fluid Power Transmission & Control，Executive member of Shanghai Mechanical Engineering Society.
Organizing Committee Chairs
Prof. Zhongren Wang
Hubei University of Arts and Science, China
Zhongren Wang, Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Hubei University of Arts and Science. His research focuses on intelligent sensing and intelligent manufacturing processes within the framework of Industry 4.0, including advanced imaging, 3D vision, machine learning, and their applications in machine vision inspection and robotic welding.
He has undertaken more than 20 vertical and horizontal research projects, including national-level projects, provincial natural science foundations, provincial education department natural science foundations, provincial science and technology support programs (in collaboration with enterprises), and key projects funded by municipal science and technology bureaus.
Professor Wang has published over 110 papers as first author or corresponding author, including more than 50 papers indexed by the three major databases and core Chinese journals. He has filed over 50 patents as the primary inventor, with 22 authorized invention patents and more than 30 utility model patents and software copyrights. He has also served as the chief editor for the publication of two textbooks.
Under his leadership, the team developed an intelligent pipeline welding robot that has been successfully promoted and applied. He has supervised seven full-term master’s students from Wuhan University of Science and Technology, six part-time master’s students from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and South China University of Technology, as well as seven current master’s students.
Professor Wang has been awarded the Third Prize of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (ranked 1st) and the First Prize of Hubei Provincial Teaching Achievement Award (ranked 6th).
Prof. Haisheng Liu
Hubei University of Arts and Science, China
Haisheng Liu is a professor and master's supervisor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Hubei University of Arts and Science. He is a recipient of special government allowances from both Hubei Province and Xiangyang City. His primary research focuses on intelligent welding and machine vision.
He has led a project that was awarded the Second Prize of the Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and has been a key participant in projects that received one Second Prize and two Third Prizes at the provincial level. He has published over 30 papers and completed more than 30 scientific research projects.
Professor Liu has authored two textbooks and guided students in competitions, with his students winning over 20 awards at the provincial and ministerial levels, as well as four provincial-level Outstanding Bachelor's Theses.
He has received multiple honors, including the university's First Prize for Outstanding Teaching Quality, the Teaching Model Award, and the "Three Educations" Advanced Individual Award. He also led and completed one of the Ministry of Education's first National Party Building Model Branch Cultivation and Creation Projects.
Prof. Yusri Yusoof
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Yusri Yusof is a Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), appointed as UTHM Board of Director (BoD) member for 3 years from 10 May, 2021 by the Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia, and University Senate member for more than 10 years.
Prof. Yusri has over 22 years of experience teaching in higher education. Prof. Yusri has been invited 40 times as a Keynote speaker at local and International conferences and has served on International Committee for almost 50 conferences in his area for the last 5 years.
His main research areas focus on the Manufacturing of Smart Devices & Technology Development and Digitalization & Retro-Fit CNC machines. He has published 88 Scopus papers, mainly in CAD/CAM and advanced manufacturing.
He has served on the Editorial Board of International Journals and is currently involved in several international bodies such as the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Senior member of the Science and Engineering Institute (SCIEI), The World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET) Scientific and Technical Committees, editorial & reviewer’s boards and Senior member of the International Association of Engineering Technology (IAET). Member of Board of Engineer (BEM) Malaysia, Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT).
Prof. Yusri actively served as Reviewer for Quarter One Journals such as; International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (IF: 2.209), Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (IF: 2.846), Computer Aided Design CAD (IF: 2.444) Journal, International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (IF: 1.949), and the International Journal of Production Economics (IF: 3.493).
Publication Chairs
Prof. Caixu Yue
Harbin University Of Science And Technology, China
Caixu Yue (male, born July 1982) is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at [Affiliation], honored as a National High-Level Young Talent and "Young Scholar" of the Longjiang Scholars Program. With research experience at Georgia Institute of Technology as a visiting scholar, he currently leads one key R&D project and one NSFC General Program, having previously contributed to National 863 Key Projects, NSFC Key Projects, and Heilongjiang Provincial Key Projects. He has published 50 SCI/EI papers (including 2 ESI Highly Cited Papers), authored 2 books, and obtained 10+ invention patents. His academic roles include National Council Member of CMTBA's Advanced Cutting Technology Research Branch, Deputy Secretary-General of Heilongjiang Cutting Tool Technology Association, Standing Committee Member of CMES's Production Engineering Division, and NSFC Review Expert.
Prof.Jin Xie
South China University of Technology, China
Jin Xie, Ph.D. in Mechanical Systems Engineering from Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan, is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, and the leader of the “Precision Microfabrication Technology and Intelligent Equipment” research team. His research focuses on precision microfabrication technologies and the automation and intelligent systems of manufacturing processes.
He serves as an editorial board member of the *International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture*, a committee member of the Precision Grain Engineering and Nanotechnology Professional Committee under the Production Engineering Branch of the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, and a member of the Japan Society for Precision Engineering.
Dr. Xie has received numerous honors, including the Japanese Ministry of Education Research Scholarship, the JASSO Research Fellowship, the Annual Award from the Japanese Abrasive Processing Society, the First Prize of Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, and the First Prize in the Nanjing Overseas Scholars Entrepreneurship Competition.
He has led and completed multiple vertical research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Guangdong Provincial Key Natural Science Foundation, Guangdong Key Science and Technology Program, and the Guangzhou Major Industry-University-Research Collaborative Innovation Project for Foreign Cooperation. He has published over 30 SCI-indexed papers, including 10 in the *International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture*.
Committee Members
Prof. Maher Younan, American University in Cairo, Egypt
Prof. Alam Md. Mahbub, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), China
Assoc. Prof. Weimin Huang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Assoc. Prof. Aini Zuhra Abdul Kadir, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Mohd Salman Bin Abu Mansor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Azmah Hanim binti Mohamed Ariff, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Assoc.Prof. Lee Chang Chuan, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Rizauddin Bin Ramli, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Tan Chan Sin, University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Asst.Prof. Kumari Ambe Verma, VIT Bhopal University, India
Senior Lecturer, Meor Iqram Bin Meor Ahmad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Senior Lecturer, Fazila Mohd Zawawi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Zeashan Hameed Khan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Dr. Quah Hock Jin, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia