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Diverse Interdisciplinary Research Innovations

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Chenghao Wang
University of Liverpool
2
Weijie Zhou
Changzhou University
3
Qianyang Sun
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
4
Owolabi Paul Adelana
The Open University
5
Hanwei Wu
Hunan Normal University
6
Fengfeng Yin
Chongqing Technology and Business University
7
Woongbin Park
Purdue University West Lafayette
8
Jianlong Guo
Nanjing Forestry University
9
Kailing Li
Dali University
10
Guangxue Wan
Shandong University

Rising Stars Papers

1
The impact of different conversational generative AI chatbots on EFL learners: An analysis of willingness to communicate, foreign language speaking anxiety, and self-perceived communicative competence
System|2024
132 cit.
2
“To Use or Not to Use?” A Mixed-Methods Study on the Determinants of EFL College Learners’ Behavioral Intention to Use AI in the Distributed Learning Context
The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning|2024
130 cit.
3
A study on ice resistance prediction based on deep learning data generation method
Ocean Engineering|2024
67 cit.
4
A Programmable Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device for Simultaneous Colorimetric and Photothermal Visual Sensing of Multiple Enzyme Activities
Analytical Chemistry|2024
44 cit.
5
Exploring pre-service biology teachers’ intention to teach genetics using an AI intelligent tutoring - based system
Cogent Education|2024
41 cit.
6
Validating the AI-assisted second language (L2) learning attitude scale for Chinese college students and its correlation with L2 proficiency
Acta Psychologica|2024
39 cit.
7
Revisiting Integrated Model of Technology Acceptance Among the Generative <scp>AI</scp> ‐Powered Foreign Language Speaking Practice: Through the Lens of Positive Psychology and Intrinsic Motivation
European Journal of Education|2025
35 cit.
8
Revolutionising EFL pedagogy: Innovative strategies for integrating GAI (ChatGPT) into language teaching
Journal of Language Teaching|2024
22 cit.
9
Learners’ Acceptance and Use of Multimodal Artificial Intelligence (AI)‐Generated Content in AI‐Mediated Informal Digital Learning of English
International Journal of Applied Linguistics|2025
17 cit.
10
Data-driven degradation trajectory prediction and online knee point identification of battery in electric vehicles
Engineering Failure Analysis|2024
16 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Yufeng Zhou
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2
Zhang Kai
Hebei University of Engineering
3
Yiran Du
Beijing Institute of Technology
4
Zixun Wang
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
5
Aqin Hu
Linyi University
6
Zhaoya Zhang
Hebei University of Engineering
7
Jianghui Wen
Wuhan University of Technology
8
Mingyu Tong
Chongqing Normal University
9
Youxian Zhang
Henan Institute of Technology
10
Jiao Pan
Weifang University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
The impact of different conversational generative AI chatbots on EFL learners: An analysis of willingness to communicate, foreign language speaking anxiety, and self-perceived communicative competence
System|2024
132 cit.
2
Immobilization poly(ionic liquid)s into hierarchical porous covalent organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalyst for cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides
Molecular Catalysis|2022
38 cit.
3
Natural gas consumption forecasting using an optimized Grey Bernoulli model: The case of the world’s top three natural gas consumers
Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence|2023
37 cit.
4
A Longitudinal Velocity CF-MPC Model for Connected and Automated Vehicle Platooning
IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems|2022
34 cit.
5
Modeling risk potential fields for mandatory lane changes in intelligent connected vehicle environment
Expert Systems with Applications|2024
31 cit.
6
A stochastic model for stop-and-go phenomenon in traffic oscillation: On the prospective of macro and micro traffic flow
Applied Mathematics and Computation|2022
26 cit.
7
Construction and application of a novel grey relational analysis model considering factor coupling relationship
Grey Systems Theory and Application|2024
25 cit.
8
Ru-Ni bimetallic catalyst supported on CeO2 boosts chemoselective methoxycarbonylation of olefins
Chemical Engineering Journal|2024
17 cit.
9
Game theory-based mandatory lane change model in intelligent connected vehicles environment
Applied Mathematical Modelling|2024
17 cit.
10
A novel optimized grey model and its application in forecasting CO <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline" id="d1e1517" altimg="si140.svg"> <mml:msub> <mml:mrow/> <mml:mrow> <mml:mn>2</mml:mn> </mml:mrow> </mml:msub> </mml:math> emissions
Energy Reports|2022
14 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Anatoly Zhigljavsky
Cardiff University
2
Zhigeng Fang
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
3
Lifeng Wu
Nanchang Institute of Technology
4
Xin Ma
Southwest University of Science and Technology
5
Yaoguo Dang
Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
6
Huiming Duan
Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications
7
Sifeng Liu
Northwestern Polytechnical University
8
Christian M. Wolff
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
9
Song Ding
Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics
10
Yingjie Yang
De Montfort University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Hybrid decision tree-based machine learning models for short-term water quality prediction
Chemosphere|2020
628 cit.
2
Grey system model with the fractional order accumulation
Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation|2012
612 cit.
3
All-in-one visible-light-driven water splitting by combining nanoparticulate and molecular co-catalysts on CdS nanorods
Nature Energy|2018
524 cit.
4
Discrete grey forecasting model and its optimization
Applied Mathematical Modelling|2008
507 cit.
5
Comparison of China's primary energy consumption forecasting by using ARIMA (the autoregressive integrated moving average) model and GM(1,1) model
Energy|2016
389 cit.
6
Behavioral and electrophysiological effects of task-irrelevant sound change: a new distraction paradigm
Cognitive Brain Research|1998
367 cit.
7
Attentional orienting and reorienting is indicated by human event-related brain potentials
Neuroreport|1998
318 cit.
8
Mismatch response of the human brain to changes in sound location
Neuroreport|1996
299 cit.
9
The conformable fractional grey system model
ISA Transactions|2019
298 cit.
10
A hierarchical analysis for rock engineering using artificial neural networks
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering|1997
285 cit.

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