Assoc. Prof. Jiangjun Peng | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng is a distinguished scholar at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, whose academic journey has been defined by dedication to advancing high-dimensional data analysis and intelligent algorithms. With a career spanning both academia and industry, he has significantly contributed to the areas of tensor data analysis, deep learning, and hyperspectral image processing. His research outcomes have received recognition in leading international journals, often being cited widely across disciplines. Beyond his technical expertise, he has actively engaged with the academic community as a reviewer, speaker, and contributor to professional associations.

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Education:

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng’s educational background is deeply rooted in applied mathematics and statistics. He completed his bachelor’s degree in computational mathematics at Northwestern University, securing a strong foundation in analytical and numerical methods. His postgraduate studies at Xi’an Jiaotong University included both master’s and doctoral degrees, where he trained under the guidance of eminent professors. His doctoral research emphasized robust mathematical models for image processing, supported by rigorous statistical frameworks. This academic pathway equipped him with the technical knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that now shape his innovative approaches to high-dimensional data representation.

Experience:

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng’s professional experience bridges academia, industry, and collaborative research institutions. He began his career contributing as a researcher at the Tencent Video Search Center, where he developed advanced algorithms for large-scale video analysis. Later, he expanded his expertise as an assistant researcher at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, focusing on smart city applications and computational methods. Currently serving as an associate professor at Northwestern Polytechnical University, he leads multiple funded projects in collaboration with government, academic, and industrial bodies. His cross-sectoral experience underscores his ability to translate theoretical models into impactful real-world applications.

Research Interest:

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng’s research interests lie at the intersection of applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and remote sensing. He is particularly focused on tensor data analysis, hyperspectral image processing, and deep learning methods for high-dimensional data. His work involves developing robust algorithms that improve data recovery, denoising, and representation under noisy or incomplete conditions. These contributions have advanced the fields of image security, medical imaging, and environmental monitoring. He is also passionate about bridging model-driven and data-driven methodologies, enabling new solutions that integrate theoretical mathematics with cutting-edge machine learning for scientific and industrial innovation.

Awards and Honors:

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng has earned recognition through prestigious institutional and industry awards that reflect both academic excellence and applied research contributions. His early research was honored with multiple scholarships and university-level accolades, highlighting his scholarly potential. His innovative work at Tencent earned him an industry award for advancing video data applications, while his collaborative project with Huawei received the Huawei Spark Award, showcasing successful academia-industry synergy. More recently, he was selected among the Rising Stars of Northwestern Polytechnical University, a distinction reserved for outstanding young faculty whose work shapes the future of scientific and technological advancement.

Publications:

Title: Hyperspectral image restoration via total variation regularized low-rank tensor decomposition
Citation: 474
Year of Publication: 2017

Title: Enhanced 3DTV regularization and its applications on HSI denoising and compressed sensing
Citation: 188
Year of Publication: 2020

Title: Guaranteed tensor recovery fused low-rankness and smoothness
Citation: 108
Year of Publication: 2023

Title: Exact Decomposition of Joint Low Rankness and Local Smoothness Plus Sparse Matrices
Citation: 93
Year of Publication: 2022

Title: Classical scoring functions for docking are unable to exploit large volumes of structural and interaction data
Citation: 90
Year of Publication: 2019

Title: Fast Noise Removal in Hyperspectral Images via Representative Coefficient Total Variation
Citation: 65
Year of Publication: 2022

Title: Learnable representative coefficient image denoiser for hyperspectral image
Citation: 16
Year of Publication: 2024

Conclusion:

Asso. Prof. Jiangjun Peng stands as a highly impactful researcher, educator, and innovator whose career seamlessly integrates theoretical mathematics with practical technological applications. His contributions to tensor analysis, hyperspectral imaging, and deep learning have not only advanced scientific understanding but also enabled real-world breakthroughs in security, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. Through prestigious awards, widely cited publications, and influential collaborations with industry leaders, he has demonstrated both academic brilliance and societal relevance. His nomination for this award is a recognition of his exceptional potential to continue shaping the future of data science and applied mathematics.