HONGJUN SU | Computational Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. HONGJUN SU | Computational Biology | Best Researcher Award

Vice Dean at Hohai University | China

Prof. Hongjun Su is a Full Professor and Vice Dean at the School of Geography and Remote Sensing, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems from Nanjing Normal University and a B.S. in Geographic Information Systems from the China University of Mining and Technology. He has been a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Mississippi State University. Dr. Su’s research primarily focuses on hyperspectral remote sensing, particularly dimensionality reduction, classification, and spectral unmixing. He has authored over 125 scientific papers, amassing 4,430 citations from 3,455 documents with an h-index of 29 according to Scopus. His impactful research has also achieved more than 5000 citations and an h-index of 32 on Google Scholar. Dr. Su has led over 20 research projects, including six funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, one being the prestigious National Excellent Youth Science Foundation project. He serves as Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing and the Journal of Applied Remote Sensing, and as Young Editor for the Journal of Remote Sensing. He has contributed to numerous international conferences, including IEEE WHISPERS 2025 and IGARSS 2016, and serves as an active reviewer for over 100 international journals. His scientific excellence has been recognized with the Best Reviewer Award from IEEE JSTARS and the Best Paper Award from the High Resolution Remote Sensing Data Processing Symposium.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Su, H., Wu, Z., Zhang, H., Du, Q., & Wang, J. (2022). Hyperspectral anomaly detection: A survey. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Magazine, 10(1), 64–90. Cited by: 412

Su, H., Shao, F., Gao, Y., Zhang, H., Sun, W., & Du, Q. (2023). Probabilistic collaborative representation-based ensemble learning for classification of wetland hyperspectral imagery. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 61, Article 5502812. Cited by: 86

Li, L., Su, H., Du, Q., & Wu, T. (2021). A novel surface water index using local background information for long-term and large-scale Landsat images. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 172, 59–78. Cited by: 153

Su, H., Chen, H., Zhang, H., & Du, Q. (2019). Spectral–spatial classification of hyperspectral images based on semi-supervised discriminant analysis and convolutional neural network. Remote Sensing, 11(4), 371. Cited by: 198

Su, H., & Du, Q. (2017). Hyperspectral band selection using improved particle swarm optimization for classification. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 55(12), 6859–6871. Cited by: 243

Su, H., Sun, W., Zhang, H., & Du, Q. (2018). Band selection and classification of hyperspectral imagery using mutual information and convolutional neural networks. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 11(6), 1956–1968. Cited by: 167

Su, H., Zhang, H., Gao, Y., & Du, Q. (2020). Multiscale deep feature extraction for hyperspectral image classification. IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 58(7), 4319–4330. Cited by: 204

Su, H., Wu, Z., Gao, Y., Zhang, H., & Du, Q. (2022). A multi-attention network for hyperspectral image classification. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 191, 77–90. Cited by: 121

Dr. Ambreen Memon | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ambreen Memon | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ambreen Memon | Torrens University Australia | Australia

Ambreen Memon is a dedicated academic professional with extensive experience in Networking, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. 📡💡 Passionate about teaching and research, she has contributed to multiple universities and institutions globally, fostering innovation and excellence in IT education. Currently, she teaches at Torrens University and other master’s-level institutions. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Auckland University of Technology, her expertise spans Cyber Security, AI, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering. 👩‍🏫🔍 Ambreen has mentored postgraduate students, led research initiatives, and actively participated in content development and academic curriculum design. 📖🎓

Professional Profile:

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ambreen Memon is a highly qualified academic and researcher with extensive experience in Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Software Engineering. Her contributions to teaching, research, mentorship, and academic curriculum development demonstrate her dedication to fostering innovation in IT education. Her international experience across multiple universities further underscores her impact on the field.

Education & Experience 🎓📚

  • Ph.D. in Computer ScienceAuckland University of Technology, NZ (2022) 🧠💻
    Thesis: Sustainable Next-Generation Network Design using Social-Aware & Delay-Tolerant Approaches
  • MS in Computer ScienceInternational Islamic University, Pakistan (2012) 🔢🔍
  • BS in Computer ScienceUniversity of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan (2005) 🎓
  • IT LecturerCanterbury Institute of Management, Australia (May 2024 – Oct 2024) 👩‍🏫🔐
  • Full-time IT LecturerTe Pūkenga – Western Institute of Technology, NZ (July 2021 – Apr 2024) 🌏📡
  • Content ReviewerOpen Polytechnic, NZ (Aug 2023 – Jan 2024) 📖✅
  • Teaching ExperienceAuckland University of Technology, NZ (Oct 2017 – July 2021) 🏫👩‍💻
  • IT Program LeadAWI (April 2017 – Sept 2017) 💡🔍

Professional Development 🚀📖

Ambreen Memon has consistently enhanced her expertise in Networking, AI, and Cyber Security through research, curriculum development, and teaching. 💡👩‍🏫 She has designed innovative learning experiences, integrating AI-driven techniques into IT education. 🔍🤖 Her mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students have resulted in impactful research projects in AI, Business Intelligence, and Cyber Security. 📊 She actively engages in content reviewing to ensure high-quality education materials. ✅ Her commitment to academic excellence is evident in her ability to adapt to modern teaching methodologies, including online, blended, and face-to-face learning. 🎓🌐

Research Focus 🔬📊

Ambreen Memon’s research interests lie in Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cyber Security. 🌎📡 She specializes in sustainable next-generation network designs using social-aware and delay-tolerant approaches. 🏗️📶 Her work integrates AI-driven methodologies to enhance network security, data analysis, and intelligent systems. 🤖🔍 She has contributed to advancing business intelligence, machine learning, and human-computer interaction, fostering a data-driven approach to technological innovations. 📊🚀 Her research aims to bridge the gap between traditional networking systems and AI-driven automation, making IT infrastructures more resilient, adaptive, and intelligent. ⚡🛡️

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

  • Excellence in Teaching Award – Recognized for outstanding contributions to IT education 📚🏅
  • Best Research Paper Award – Published impactful research on AI & Networking 📝🏆
  • Academic Leadership Recognition – Awarded for curriculum development & student mentorship 🎓🌟
  • Technology Innovation Grant – Secured funding for AI-driven network security research 💡💰
  • Outstanding Faculty Award – Honored for dedication to student success and academic excellence 👩‍🏫🎖

Publication Top Notes:

📌 Analysis and Implementation of Human Mobility Behavior Using Similarity Analysis Based on Co-Occurrence Matrix  📊🚶‍♂️ Cited by 3
📌 A New Energy Efficient Big Data Dissemination Approach Using the Opportunistic D2D Communications  🔋📡
📌 CatchMe If You Can: Enable Sustainable Communications Using Internet of Movable Things  🌍📶