AI and wireless wizards dazzle in top 1% of world researchers
Two brilliant Brunel academics have soared in Clarivate's prestigious Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list, cementing the institution's global research impact.
The annual list, released this week, highlights the world's top 1% of researchers based on citation frequency, reflecting their exceptional influence in their respective fields.
Rising star in wireless communications and intelligent systems, Professor Kezhi Wang, makes the list a second year in a row. He has co-written more than 140 papers, many in leading journals. From smoother streaming to enhanced mobile gaming and improved connectivity in tough environments, Professor Wang's research could really revolutionise our daily digital experiences.
“I am deeply honoured,” said Prof Wang. “This motivates me to continue to do high-quality impactful research in collaboration with colleagues nationally and internationally. Through this I hope to make meaningful contributions that impact society positively.”
Looking ahead, he’ll keep focused on next-generation intelligent communication networks. He’s interested in the potential of machine learning and large AI models in wireless communication systems to enhance performance and improve efficiency.
Alongside Professor Wang, Professor Xiaohui Liu notches up a stunning 11-year streak on the list. A pioneer in deep learning, Prof Liu's work has made huge gains in areas such as many-objective optimisation, and innovative AI solutions. His recent work, with Brunel colleagues Professor Zidong Wang and Dr Weibo Liu and with Xiamen University, tackles critical challenges in detecting miniscule flaws such as surface defects in printed circuit boards. Published at IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurementin 2022, the framework is now used widely in academia and industry.
“Since founding the International Symposium on Intelligent Data Analysis (IDA) in 1995, I have been deeply committed to advancing an interdisciplinary approach to data analysis by integrating methods from AI, statistics and related fields,” Prof Liu said. “IDA has remained my primary research focus, and I am delighted to see our work gaining increasing recognition worldwide.”
Brunel’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Professor Hua Zhao, said the double mention “…underlines Brunel's excellence in pioneering research that shapes our technological future. Professors Wang and Liu demonstrate our dedication to pushing boundaries in critical fields like AI, wireless communications and data mining."
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