Prof Christos Bouras | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Christos Bouras is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics and currently serves as the Rector of the University of Patras. He holds a Diploma and PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. His research focuses on 5G and beyond networks, network performance, telematics, wireless communications, and e-learning technologies. He has extensive academic and administrative experience, including leadership roles in national research institutes and university governance. He is also an Honorary Professor at Singuan Agriculture University in China and a member of IEEE and ACM.

Prof. Christos Bouras, University of Patras, Greece

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🎓 Education

Professor Christos Bouras holds both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of Patras in Greece. He earned his Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the School of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. He continued his academic journey at the same institution, completing his PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics . His education laid a strong foundation in advanced computing and networking systems, which became the cornerstone of his academic and research career.

💼 Experience

Professor Bouras has had a distinguished career at the University of Patras and beyond. He began his professional journer as an Associate Researcher at the Computer Technology Institute (CTI). Concurrently, he was an Associate Researcher at the University of Patras. he also worked as an Associate Researcher at the Biomedical Institute. He led the Telematics and New Services division at EXPERTNET Ltd. He later served as Supervisor of Research Unit 1 at CTI. He has been the Scientific Supervisor of Research Unit 6 at CTI and Press “Diophantus.” He was Director of the Networking Technology Sector at CTI and a member of its Board of Directors. Within the University of Patras, Professor Bouras has held multiple leadership roles.He was Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. He served on the Research Committe and was its Vice President he was Vice Rector responsible for Economic Planning and Project Implementation and simultaneously held the position of Vice President of the University’s Property Management Company. He also served as CEO of the same company.He has been serving as the Rector of the University of Patras and President of its Property Utilization and Management Company.

🛠️ Contributions

Professor Christos Bouras has contributed extensively to the advancement of 5G and next-generation wireless networks, particularly in areas such as network performance analysis, dynamic resource allocation, and DUDe (Downlink/Uplink Decoupling) techniques. He has played a pivotal role in integrating telematics and e-learning technologies to improve digital education systems. His academic work includes over 400 publications in high-impact journals and conferences, shaping the future of internet architectures and communication protocols. As a university leader and international collaborator, he has also contributed to the global discourse on smart infrastructure and digital transformation.

📡 Research Projects

Professor Christos Bouras has led and participated in numerous national and EU-funded research projects, particularly in Horizon and FP7 programs. His projects include work on 5G-PPP initiatives focusing on ultra-reliable and low-latency communication, network slicing, and mmWave technologies. He has also coordinated projects on smart cities and e-learning platforms, such as “WiCCES” (Wireless Infrastructure for Smart Campuses) and “ODISEE” (Open Distributed Intelligent Systems for E-learning Environments). His research consistently bridges academic innovation and real-world telecom and education applications

🔬 Research Focus

Professor Bouras’s research spans a wide range of topics in computer science and engineering. His primary interests include 5G and beyond networks, performance analysis of networking and computer systems, and mobile and wireless communications. He is also deeply involved in research on telematics and the development of new network services, quality of service (QoS) provisioning and pricing in modern communication networks, e-learning platforms, and networked virtual environments. Additionally, he explores technical and social aspects of the World Wide Web, with a focus on how networking technologies impact society and education.

📘 Publications

Pearson Coefficient Enhanced Multi-Branch Joint Attention Network and Adaptive Decomposition Based Dual Adaptive Fault Diagnosis Scheme for Rolling Bearing

👨‍🔬 Authors: Dongfang Zhao, et al.
📘 Journal: Signal, Image and Video Processing
📅 Year: 2025
📌 Overview: This paper presents a novel dual adaptive fault diagnosis framework leveraging Pearson correlation coefficients and a joint attention mechanism, significantly improving the accuracy of bearing fault detection under complex conditions.
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Multiscale Attention Feature Fusion Network for Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Under Variable Speed Conditions

👨‍🔬 Authors: Dongfang Zhao, et al.
📘 Journal: Signal, Image and Video Processing

📅 Year: 2024
📌 Overview: This study introduces a multiscale attention-based deep learning model that enhances feature fusion and generalization in rolling bearing fault diagnosis, particularly effective under varying speed scenarios.
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Dr Zhang Jiayang | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiayang Zhang (Student Member, IEEE) is a dedicated young researcher born in 2000 in Liaoning Province, China 🇨🇳. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Liaoning Institute of Technology in 2022 🎓 and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin 🔌📘. His research focuses on power conversion and control, electronic converter modeling, and renewable energy regulation ⚡🌱. With a growing publication record and technical engagement in smart grid systems, Jiayang aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and intelligent power infrastructure worldwide 🌍💡.

Education 🎓

Dr. Jiayang Zhang began his academic journey in Electrical Engineering at Liaoning Institute of Technology, where he earned his B.S. degree in 2022 🎓🔌. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University in Jilin, China (2024–2027) 🏫⚡. His doctoral studies are focused on advanced topics such as power conversion, converter control modeling, and renewable energy regulation 🌿💡. Through rigorous academic training and active research engagement, Jiayang is building a strong foundation to contribute meaningfully to the development of smarter and more sustainable power systems globally 🌍📘.

Experience 🔌

Dr. Jiayang Zhang is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China 🎓🔌. As a doctoral researcher, he is deeply involved in cutting-edge work on power electronic converter control, renewable energy integration, and grid stability ⚡🧠. He has contributed to multiple scholarly projects and technical publications, showcasing skills in data analysis, model development, simulation, and system validation 🧪💻. His growing experience reflects a strong commitment to addressing global energy challenges through intelligent and sustainable engineering solutions 🌱🌐.

Research Focus 🔋

Dr. Jiayang Zhang’s research focuses on advancing technologies in power electronics and renewable energy systems ⚡🔌. His primary interests include power conversion and control technology, aiming to optimize the performance of converters in dynamic power environments 🔄. He also specializes in control modeling of power electronic converters, which is crucial for improving grid stability and operational efficiency ⚙️📈. Additionally, his work on renewable energy regulation technology addresses the integration of wind and solar energy into modern power systems 🌬️☀️. His research contributes to the development of sustainable, efficient, and intelligent power grids for the future 🌍🔋.

Publications 📚

ESVG Adaptive Control Method for Fast Frequency Support of Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Yong Sun, Haifeng Zhang, Xiaozhe Song, Yifu Zhang, Song Gao, Jiayang Zhang
📚 Journal: Energy Engineering, 2025
⚡ Theme: Adaptive control, wind energy, frequency support, renewable power systems

High Frequency Oscillation Energy Propagation in MMC-HVDC Receiving-End Converter Station
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Li Yang, Chongbo Sun, Yinghong Hu
📚 Conference: 2023 IEEE 2nd International Power Electronics and Application Symposium (PEAS)
🔌 Theme: HVDC systems, energy propagation, converter station stability

Analysis and Optimization of Active Power-Frequency Support Capability of Static Synchronous Compensator in Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Haoru Li, Zhuang Chu, Liwei Zhang, Hongpeng Liu
📚 Journal: Automation of Electric Power Systems
🌀 Theme: Wind energy integration, STATCOM, power-frequency optimization