Overview

The Best Research Award is designed to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by PhD students. The award will be given based on an evaluation of the technical content of the research, the quality of the presentation, and the potential impact of the research on future business applications. This document outlines the evaluation process and the criteria that will be used to determine the award recipient.

Evaluation Process

1. Abstract Submission:
   • Students interested in participating must submit an abstract of their research by 15 October 2024.
   • The abstracts will be reviewed by PHABULOuS to ensure they meet the basic requirements for the poster session and oral presentation.
   • Approved submissions will be invited to the Micro-Optics Summit & Expo to present their work on stage.
2. Poster Session:
   • Participants will show the results of their research via a poster in form of a roll-up banner (graphic support will be provided by the organizers and the roll-up banner will be available for you at the venue) which can be viewed by visitors during the poster session (end of each day).
   • The poster should clearly display the research problem, methodology, results, and conclusions.
   • Evaluators will interact with the participants to ask questions and assess their understanding and ability to communicate their research.
3. Oral Presentation:
   • Each participant will deliver an oral presentation summarizing their research.
   • The presentation should highlight the key findings and emphasize the significance of the research.
   • Participants will be evaluated on their ability to effectively convey complex ideas to a diverse audience.
4. Final Evaluation and Award Decision:
   • After the poster session and oral presentations, the evaluation panel will review all submissions and presentations based on the criteria outlined below.
   • The participant with the highest overall score will be awarded the PhD Student Research Award.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Technical Content (50% of total score):
   • Originality: The degree to which the research introduces new concepts, methodologies, or perspectives.
   • Scientific Rigor: The thoroughness of the research design, methodology, and data analysis.
   • Clarity of Results: The extent to which the results are clearly presented and supported by evidence.
2. Potential Impact on Future Business (30% of total score):
   • Innovative Potential: The extent to which the research introduces new ideas or technologies that could disrupt or enhance current business practices.
   • Practical Application: The feasibility of applying the research findings to real-world business challenges.
   • Market Relevance: The potential for the research to address existing market needs or create new opportunities.
3. Presentation Quality (20% of total score):
   • Clarity and Structure: The organization of the presentation and the use of visual aids (e.g., slide lay-out, images) to enhance the presentation and support key points.
   • Communication Skills: The effectiveness of the participant in engaging the audience and the clarity of the information conveyed.
   • Q&A Handling: The participant’s ability to answer questions and engage in a meaningful discussion about their research.