Kyung-Shin Lee | Social Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Kyung-Shin Lee | Social Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award 

National Medical Center | South Korea

Dr. Kyung-Shin Lee, MPH, PhD, is a public health researcher specializing in infectious disease epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, and child health, with a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning preventive medicine, public health, microbial physiology, and biology. With a scholarly record that includes 40 peer-reviewed documents, 712 citations, and an h-index of 15, Dr. Lee has established a notable presence in the fields of environmental exposures, epidemiologic methods, and population health. Currently serving as a Junior Researcher at the National Medical Center’s Infectious Disease Project Support Team, Dr. Lee leads national-level research initiatives focusing on surveillance studies, infectious disease response systems, and the health impacts of environmental factors. Her earlier roles at Seoul National University’s Environmental Health Center and Department of Preventive Medicine, as well as at Asan Medical Center and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reflect extensive experience managing large-scale clinical cohorts, environmental health databases, and epidemiologic investigations. Dr. Lee’s research portfolio spans a wide range of topics, including COVID-19–related neurodevelopment, emergency care utilization, greenness exposure and health outcomes, and the epidemiology of chronic and infectious diseases. She has contributed as a first or corresponding author to impactful publications in medical, public health, and environmental science journals. Her technical expertise includes advanced statistical modeling using SAS, R, STATA, and SQL, along with proficiency in multilevel analysis, time-series methods, interrupted time-series designs, cohort analysis, and environmental exposure assessment. Additionally, she possesses strong capabilities in GIS and spatial analysis using QGIS and ArcGIS, complemented by professional proficiency in English and native fluency in Korean.

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Featured Publications 

Lee, K.-S., … (2025). Spatial accessibility to emergency departments and surgical treatment for patients with acute appendicitis in South Korea. Yonsei Medical Journal.

Lee, K-S., … (2025). Differential effects of green space typologies on congenital anomalies: Data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (2008–2013). Healthcare (Switzerland).

Lee, K-S., … (2025). Changes in the emergency department visits among older adults with dementia before and after nationwide social distancing measures: An interrupted time series analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Lee, K-S., … (2025). Association of maternal exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy with anterior segment dysgenesis risk: A matched case-control study. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Xuerong Li | Covert Attack | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xuerong Li | Covert Attack | Research Excellence Award 

Northeast Petroleum University | China

Dr. Xuerong Li is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Sanya Offshore Oil & Gas Research Institute, Northeast Petroleum University, recognized for her significant contributions to networked control systems, cyber-physical system security, and advanced state-estimation methodologies. Her research spans piecewise linear and uncertain systems, set-membership filtering, censored measurements, communication-protocol-based estimation, and covert attack detection mechanisms, positioning her as a rising expert in secure intelligent control. She has authored 12 indexed documents, which collectively reflect strong global academic influence, as demonstrated by 376 citations and an h-index of 8, highlighting the consistent impact and quality of her scholarly output. Dr. Li has published in leading international journals, including IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs, Information Sciences, and the Journal of the Franklin Institute, and has contributed actively to major international conferences. Her work has advanced understanding of robust covert attack strategies, distributed filtering under network constraints, and secure estimation for nonlinear and time-varying systems. She has led and participated in multiple national and provincial research grants focused on covert attack design, detection mechanisms, and distributed filtering technologies. Her excellence has been recognized through several academic awards, including top scholarships and distinctions in national mathematical modeling competitions. As an active member of IEEE and the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Dr. Li continues to engage with the international research community, driving innovation in secure and reliable control technologies across cyber-physical and industrial automation systems.

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Featured Publications 

Li, X., Zhang, P., & Dong, H. (in press). Model reference observer based stealthy covert attack on cyber-physical systems. Journal of the Franklin Institute.

Li, X., Zhang, P., & Dong, H. (2024). A robust covert attack strategy for a class of uncertain cyber-physical systems. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 69(3), 1983–1990.

Yang, F., Dong, H., Shen, Y., Li, X., & Dai, D. (2024). Protocol-based non-fragile state estimation for delayed recurrent neural networks subject to replay attacks. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 11(1), 249–251.

Li, X., Song, J., Hou, N., Dai, D., & Yang, F. (2023). Finite horizon distributed set-membership filtering with dynamical bias and DoS attacks under binary encoding schemes. Information Sciences, 641, Article 119084.

Eui Chan Jeon | Climate change | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Eui Chan Jeon | Climate change | Research Excellence Award 

Sejong University | South Korea

Eui-chan Jeon is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Climate and Environment at Sejong University and Director of the Korea Institute of Climate Change and Environment, widely recognized for his extensive contributions to greenhouse gas emission research, air pollution management, and national climate policy. With a strong academic foundation from Seoul National University, his expertise spans the development of emission factors and inventories, strategies for short-lived climate forcers, VOC and malodor control, and environmental education. Over his career, he has authored an impressive body of work comprising 110 scholarly documents and accumulated 2,082 citations, supported by an h-index of 22, demonstrating his sustained scientific influence. He has served in numerous high-level national and international leadership roles, including Lead Author for the IPCC Methodology Report on Short-lived Climate Forcers, Chairman of the TFI under the Council for Response to the IPCC, Chairman of the Carbon Neutral Committee of Korea Environment Corporation, and Chairman of the Board of the APEC Climate Center. His recent research includes major national projects on particulate matter, non-CO₂ greenhouse gas destruction and removal efficiency, ammonia emissions, and agricultural and livestock activity data enhancement. He has also authored influential studies advancing emission factor development for waste, industrial, agricultural, and energy sectors. His work has been complemented by multiple national honors, academic awards, and the publication of several authoritative books on carbon neutrality, climate change adaptation, environmental science, and energy policy. Professor Jeon’s scholarship and leadership continue to shape climate science, environmental policy, and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

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Featured Publications 

Min, D. K., Woo, J., Kim, J., Lee, B.-J., Jeon, E.-C., & Lee, J. (2025). The impact of plasma intensity on the unused rate in semiconductor manufacturing: Comparative analysis across intensity ranges from 30 to 3000. Applied Sciences, 15, 1441.

Woo, J., Min, D. K., Kang, S., Lee, J., Lee, B.-J., & Jeon, E.-C. (2024). A study on the development of destruction or removal efficiency (DRE) considering the characteristics of greenhouse gas abatement technology used in the semiconductor and display industries in South Korea. Atmosphere, 15, 1446.

Kang, S., Woo, J., Kim, G., Min, D., Lee, J., & Jeon, E.-C. (2024). Study on the destruction and removal efficiency (DRE) of perfluorinated compound gases used in semiconductor and display processes in Korea: DRE and uncertainty by scrubber type. Processes, 12, 2321.

Lee, S., Kwon, T. H., Lee, J., & Jeon, E.-C. (2024). High-resolution environmentally extended input–output analysis model for consumption-based greenhouse gas accounting. Journal of Climate Change Research, 15, 5–1.

Yihao Shen | Shaped Charge | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Yihao Shen | Shaped Charge | Excellence in Research Award 

State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University | China

Yihao Shen is a Master’s student at the State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, specializing in shaped charges and energetic materials. His academic work integrates experimental analysis, material design, and numerical modeling to address long-standing challenges in explosive mechanics and cumulative jet performance. With a strong foundation in the structural and material innovations of shaped charge liners, he has authored an SCI review that systematically deciphers advancements in single-cone, composite, and multi-layer configurations, as well as metal, alloy, and composite energetic materials that significantly enhance jet coherence, energy directionality, and penetration capability. His research contributes a theoretical framework for energy directional control and supports the technological transformation of deep mineral extraction and advanced blasting applications. Yihao is actively engaged in confidential research projects and collaborative work with the State Key Laboratory of Precision Blasting, Jianghan University, including screening schemes for reactive lining materials, energetic material characterization using XRD, SEM, and XPS, and numerical simulation efforts with the university’s Intelligent Computing Center. He has one SCI-indexed publication, ten patents under process, and ongoing research activities that further strengthen his expertise in explosive mechanics modeling and lethality assessment. His academic metrics currently include a total of 2 documents reflecting an early yet rapidly developing research trajectory. Yihao’s contributions demonstrate over 30% improvement in penetration performance compared to traditional methods, positioning his work as a foundation for next-generation high-damage sleeve technologies with significant potential for future industrial and scientific applications.

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Featured Publications 

Shen, Y., Zhao, Z., Ming, Z., Yin, G., Liu, Y., Li, J., & Liu, X. (2025). Advances in novel structures and materials for shaped charge liners. Shock and Vibration

Lan Lan | Thoracic Surgery | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lan Lan | Thoracic Surgery | Research Excellence Award 

The first affiliated hospital of Guangzhou Medical University | China

Dr. Lan Lan, Chief Physician at The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, is a leading clinician-scientist specializing in thoracic anesthesia and lung transplantation. Her primary clinical and research focus centers on anesthesia management for cardiothoracic surgery, with significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms, progression, and protective strategies for lung injury during one-lung ventilation. She has also advanced the development and clinical application of the Tubeless technique in thoracic surgery, demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing postoperative mechanical ventilation in patients with moderate to severe pulmonary dysfunction and accelerating recovery in super-elderly individuals without increasing complication risks. Dr. Lan has completed approximately ten research projects related to Tubeless thoracic surgery and continues to lead additional ongoing investigations that explore perioperative care, lung protection, and enhanced recovery pathways. Her scholarly output includes publications across eight SCI-indexed journals, accumulating 247 citations, 37 documents, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her growing influence within the fields of thoracic anesthesia and lung transplantation. Her innovative research has also shown that non-opioid Tubeless anesthesia can safely and effectively support thoracic procedures with outcomes comparable to traditional opioid-based methods, offering a significant advancement in opioid-sparing surgical care. In addition to her clinical and research achievements, Dr. Lan serves on the editorial board of the Chinese edition of Anesthesia & Analgesia and maintains active collaborations with renowned experts including Jianxing He, Shuben Li, and Daqing Ma. With one patent and strong contributions to perioperative innovation, Dr. Lan continues to shape modern thoracic anesthesia practices and promote safer, minimally invasive surgical strategies globally.

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Featured Publications 

Lan, L., et al. (2026). A novel hydrogel-coated chest drain based on ropivacaine–glycerol–alginate hydrogel with construction and application to postoperative thoracic rehabilitation. Journal of Biomaterials Applications.

Lan, L., et al. (2025). Physiological pattern differences in non-intubated vs. intubated thoracic anesthesia based on time series analysis. Journal of Thoracic Disease.

Lan, L., et al. (2025). A comparative study of the effects of spontaneous ventilation versus one-lung mechanical ventilation on ipsilateral lung injury during thoracic surgery: An empirical analysis based on a rat model. Journal of Thoracic Disease.