Awards Selection and Evaluation Process

1. Selection Criteria and Process

The selection of awardees is conducted through a rigorous and transparent process. Nominations and proposals are carefully reviewed by a Scrutiny and Evaluation Committee comprising esteemed professionals from academia and industry. Each submission is assessed based on predefined criteria, ensuring fairness and credibility.

2. Evaluation Methodology

Entries undergo a multi-stage evaluation process that includes:

  • Initial screening to verify eligibility and adherence to guidelines.
  • Detailed assessment based on predefined parameters such as innovation, impact, originality, clarity, and technical excellence.
  • Final deliberation by the selection committee to determine award recipients based on cumulative scores and qualitative analysis.

3. Selection Committee

The Scrutiny and Evaluation Committee consists of senior academicians, industry experts, and thought leaders from relevant domains. Their expertise ensures an unbiased, high-quality evaluation of all nominations. The committee members are selected by Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS) to ensure domain expertise, neutrality, and ethical evaluation.

Following screening committee will finally evaluate the nominations:

  • Prof. Touhid Bhuiyan – Washington University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Jagdish Chand Bansal – South Asian University New Delhi
  • Mr. Naveen Garg – Principal Electrical Engineer, Cameron LNG
  • Prof. Prashant Jambwal – Professor, Nazarbayev University
  • Prof. Mukesh Saraswat – Jaypee Institute of Technology, Noida

4. Criteria for Winning

Award winners are selected based on their exceptional contributions, demonstrated excellence, and impactful outcomes in their respective categories. Specific criteria include:

  • For research awards (Best Paper, Best Abstract): Originality, significance, clarity, presentation, and contribution to the field.
  • For speaker and chair awards: Engagement, delivery, session management, and audience impact.
  • For industry awards: Leadership, innovation, technical proficiency, and real-world impact.

5. Credibility of the Organization Granting the Award

The awards are proudly administered by a renowned institution committed to fostering excellence:

Soft Computing Research Society (SCRS)

Based in New Delhi, India, the Soft Computing Research Society is a leading professional body dedicated to advancing research and innovation in soft computing, artificial intelligence, and allied domains. SCRS brings together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals to foster knowledge sharing, scholarly excellence, and technological advancement across the global research community. Learn more at scrs.in.

All winners will receive a Certificate of Achievement, symbolizing their outstanding contributions and excellence in their respective domains.