Gelareh Vakili | Data Science and Analytics | Innovative Research Award

 

Innovative Research Award

Gelareh Vakili
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Gelareh Vakili
Affiliation University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Country United States
Scopus ID 60765665400
Documents 1
Subject Area Data Science and Analytics
Event International Innovator Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3384-3840

Gelareh Vakili is a researcher affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in the United States, with a stated subject area of Data Science and Analytics. The researcher is associated with Scopus Author ID 60765665400 and an ORCID identifier that provides a persistent digital identifier for scholarly activities. The supplied researcher record lists one document; citation and h-index values were not provided in the source information for this article.[2]

Abstract

Innovative Research Award profiles the academic and research record of Gelareh Vakili, affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States. The supplied information associates the researcher with Data Science and Analytics and identifies a Scopus Author ID and ORCID record. Scopus is a major bibliographic and citation database used to index scholarly literature and provide author-level publication information. ORCID provides persistent identifiers intended to distinguish researchers and connect them with their scholarly contributions. On the basis of the supplied record, the profile documents one indexed publication and provides a foundation for describing the researcher’s academic activity without making unsupported claims about citation impact or research excellence.[1]

Keywords

Data Science and Analytics; Data Science; Analytics; Research Innovation; Academic Research; Scholarly Communication; Bibliometrics; Researcher Profile; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; International Innovator Awards; ORCID; Scopus.

Introduction

Data science and analytics encompass methodological approaches for collecting, processing, interpreting, and communicating information derived from data. Contemporary research in these areas commonly integrates statistical reasoning, computational methods, data management, and analytical techniques to address questions across scientific and applied domains. A researcher’s scholarly profile can therefore be considered through several complementary dimensions, including documented publications, subject-area classification, persistent identifiers, institutional affiliation, and measurable bibliographic indicators. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied academic profile places Gelareh Vakili at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and identifies Data Science and Analytics as the principal subject area. The available bibliographic information lists one document in the supplied Scopus record. Because no citation count or h-index value was supplied, those indicators are intentionally reported as unavailable rather than estimated. This distinction is important because bibliometric measures can vary according to database coverage, publication type, indexing status, and the date on which the record is examined. [1]

Research Contributions

The available information supports describing Gelareh Vakili’s research profile in relation to Data Science and Analytics. However, a detailed assessment of specific methodological contributions requires access to the researcher’s publications, abstracts, datasets, software, or other scholarly outputs. Accordingly, the contribution profile below is limited to areas that can be reasonably connected with the supplied subject classification and bibliographic record. [2]

Publications

The supplied record specifies 1 document associated with the Scopus profile. No publication title, journal, year, authorship details, pages, or DOI were included in the input data. Consequently, no publication-specific bibliographic information or DOI has been inferred for this article. [3]

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated using multiple forms of evidence, including citations, scholarly dissemination, adoption of research outputs, collaboration, policy or industry use, and contributions to subsequent research. Bibliometric indicators such as citation counts and h-index values can provide useful quantitative signals, but they should be interpreted in relation to disciplinary norms and the coverage of the database being used. [1]

Award Suitability

The International Innovator Awards provides the stated recognition context for this profile. Based on the supplied information, Gelareh Vakili has a documented affiliation with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a research classification in Data Science and Analytics, an indexed Scopus record, and persistent scholarly identifiers. These elements provide verifiable components for an academic recognition profile. [1]

Conclusion

Gelareh Vakili is presented in the supplied academic record as a researcher affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and associated with Data Science and Analytics. The available information includes a Scopus Author ID, an ORCID identifier, and one reported Scopus document. These identifiers and bibliographic details provide a basis for documenting the researcher’s scholarly profile.[2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Gelareh Vakili, Author ID 60765665400. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60765665400
  2. ORCID. (2026). ORCID record: Gelareh Vakili, ORCID iD 0000-0003-3384-3840. ORCID.https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3384-3840
  3. International Innovator Awards. (2026). Official website of the International Innovator Awards.https://innovatorawards.org/

Tongcun Liu | Graph Learning and Recommender System | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tongcun Liu | Graph Learning and Recommender System | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang A&F University | China 

Dr. Tongcun Liu is an Associate Professor at Zhejiang A & F University, specializing in computer science and technology with a strong focus on big data analytics and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and later enhanced his academic experience as a Visiting Scholar at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His research primarily revolves around advanced algorithms for graph computing, recommendation systems, and AI4Science, contributing significantly to the intersection of data intelligence and computational innovation. Dr. Liu leads multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation. His current and completed projects include the development of data-driven models for estimating mangrove soil dissolved organic carbon sequestration potential and the creation of cloud-edge collaborative recommendation systems based on session flow methods. With a robust publication record of more than 30 papers in esteemed international journals and conferences, his scholarly work has had a substantial impact on the field of artificial intelligence and data-driven computing. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Liu holds over 10 granted patents from more than 20 applications, reflecting his strong commitment to technological innovation and the advancement of AI-based computational methodologies.

Profile : Google Scholar

Featured Publications 

Feng, H., Qiu, J., Wen, L., Zhang, J., Yang, J., Lyu, Z., Liu, T., & Fang, K. (2025). U3UNet: An accurate and reliable segmentation model for forest fire monitoring based on UAV vision. Neural Networks, 185, 107207.

Fang, K., Deng, J., Dong, C., Naseem, U., Liu, T., Feng, H., & Wang, W. (2025). MoCFL: Mobile Cluster Federated Learning Framework for Highly Dynamic Network. Proceedings of the ACM on Web Conference 2025, 5065–5074.

Liu, T., Yu, G., Kwok, H. Y., Xue, R., He, D., & Liang, W. (2025). Enhancing tree-based machine learning for chlorophyll-a prediction in coastal seawater through spatiotemporal feature integration. Marine Environmental Research, 107170.

Shi, Q., Wang, Y., Liu, T., Zhang, L., & Liao, J. (2024). STRL: Writer-Independent Offline Signature Verification with Transformers and Self-Supervised Representation Learning. 2024 10th International Conference on Computer and Communications (ICCC).

Liu, T., Bao, X., Zhang, J., Fang, K., & Feng, H. (n.d.). Enhancing session-based recommendation with multi-interest hyperbolic representation networks. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems.

Dr. Mohsin Masood – Data Scientist – Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mohsin Masood - Data Scientist - Best Researcher Award 

Imperial College London - United Kingdom

Author Profile 

GOOGLE SCHOLAR 

🎓 Early academic pursuits

Mohsin Masood began his academic journey with a strong foundation in computer science, securing a merit-based msc funding grant from the university of east london (2011–2012). his early academic achievements laid the groundwork for advanced training in health data science, culminating in a phd in statistical modelling from the university of strathclyde, funded by a competitive grant (2014–2017). his scholarly curiosity extended internationally through the erasmus exchange research grant at vsb-technical university of ostrava (2015–2018), where he deepened his expertise in predictive modelling and bioinformatics. during this phase, his interest in power electronics and algorithmic optimization in medical diagnostics emerged as an interdisciplinary focus.

💼 Professional endeavors

With over a decade of experience, mohsin has held impactful roles across academia and research institutions. as an assistant professor in computer science at abasyn university (2018–2022), he designed and taught advanced courses in ai, ml, and data science, incorporating real-world applications in epidemiology and digital health. later, as a senior research fellow at the university of leeds (2022–2023), he led data engineering for a large-scale 2.9 million patient cohort, employing advanced machine learning and nlp tools to analyze multimorbidity and Data Scientist cardiovascular risks. currently, he serves as a research associate at imperial college london (2023–present), where he leads predictive modelling projects on population health, integrating datasets like uk biobank, sail databank, and triphic. he also fosters collaborations with institutions such as sheffield university and a* university of singapore.

🧠 Contributions and research focus

Mohsin’s core research focus lies in multimorbidity, disease progression modelling, and epidemiological risk assessment, particularly within cardiovascular and pulmonary health Data Scientist domains. he applies deep learning, survival analysis, and multistate modelling to interpret complex patient trajectories and disease clustering. his work with electronic health records (ehrs) like hospital episode statistics (hes) reflects a commitment to improving precision medicine. integrating technologies from power electronics into patient monitoring systems has been a unique dimension of his research, promoting real-time diagnostics and health alerts. he has also contributed to educational leadership by mentoring bsc and msc students in ai-based health science projects.

🌍 Impact and influence

Mohsin’s influence extends beyond academia through his involvement in cross-institutional research, digital outreach, and public health strategy. at imperial’s national heart and lung institute (nhli), he manages social media communications to boost public engagement with medical data science. his high-impact publications have contributed to the growing intersection of Data Scientist computational modelling and health outcomes, often cited in cardiovascular and cancer research communities. he is recognized for bridging the gap between statistical modelling and power electronics, showing how smart analytics can optimize hardware for healthcare delivery.

📚 Academic cites

His academic influence is reflected in high citation counts across journals focusing on biostatistics, machine learning in medicine, and epidemiology. notable contributions include projects funded by imperial nhli’s pilot project award (2023–2024) and royan pharmaceutical’s breast cancer research grant (2020–2021). his statistical toolkits and predictive algorithms are widely referenced in studies involving survival analysis, deep learning applications in ehrs, and risk prediction modelling.

🧬 Legacy and future contributions

Mohsin’s legacy lies in fostering a data-driven healthcare ecosystem where interdisciplinary tools empower clinicians and researchers alike. he aims to develop scalable, explainable ai systems for public health, enabling real-time decision-making in hospitals and remote settings. leveraging power electronics, he envisions the integration of wearable technologies with ai for early disease detection and patient monitoring. his commitment to mentoring the next generation of health data scientists ensures a lasting academic and societal impact.

Notable Publications 

  • Title: Emotion classification and crowd source sensing; a lexicon based approach
    Authors: R. Kamal, M.A. Shah, C. Maple, M. Masood, A. Wahid, A. Mehmood
    Journal: IEEE Access

  • Title: An improved particle swarm algorithm for multi-objectives based optimization in MPLS/GMPLS networks
    Authors: M. Masood, M.M. Fouad, R. Kamal, I. Glesk, I.U. Khan
    Journal: IEEE Access

  • Title: Energy efficient software defined networking algorithm for wireless sensor networks
    Authors: M. Masood, M.M. Fouad, S. Seyedzadeh, I. Glesk
    Journal: Transportation Research Procedia

  • Title: Proposing bat inspired heuristic algorithm for the optimization of GMPLS networks
    Authors: M. Masood, M.M. Fouad, I. Glesk
    Journal: 2017 25th Telecommunication Forum (TELFOR)

  • Title: Analysis of artificial intelligence-based metaheuristic algorithm for MPLS network optimization
    Authors: M. Masood, M.M. Fouad, I. Glesk
    Journal: 2018 20th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON)