Dr. Xin Ye | Acoustic Emission Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xin Ye | Acoustic Emission Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Xin Ye, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, China

Ye Xin is a distinguished lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Shanghai University of Engineering Science, specializing in superalloy welding and additive manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Material Processing Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and has been a faculty member since November 2015. With extensive experience in high-temperature alloy welding, repair, remanufacturing, arc and laser welding, and additive manufacturing, Ye Xin has made significant contributions to the field through research, consultancy, and industrial projects. He has presided over multiple national and local projects, published over 20 scientific papers in recognized journals, and has a Scopus citation index of 505, reflecting his impactful research. His work in numerical simulation and optimization design has led to advancements in welding and process technologies. Additionally, Ye Xin serves as a master tutor and international welding engineer, providing technical support and product development expertise to various enterprises. With a commitment to research and education, he continues to inspire future engineers and researchers in the materials science domain.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Ye Xin

Ye Xin, Ph.D., is a distinguished lecturer in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Shanghai University of Engineering Science. His extensive qualifications and research focus on superalloy welding and additive manufacturing highlight his expertise and contributions to the field. Since joining the university in 2015, he has garnered significant experience in high-temperature alloy welding, repair and remanufacturing, and advanced welding techniques such as arc and laser welding. His academic background, with a Ph.D. in Material Processing Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, establishes a strong foundation for his innovative research pursuits.

📚 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Material Processing Engineering
    School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

💼 Work Experience:

  • Lecturer
    Shanghai University of Engineering Science (since November 11, 2015)

    • Master tutor
    • International welding engineer
  • Research Interests:
    • High-temperature alloy welding
    • Repair and remanufacturing
    • Arc and laser welding
    • Additive manufacturing
    • Numerical simulation and optimization design

🌟 Achievements:

  • Research Projects:
    • Completed and ongoing: 24
  • Consultancy and Industry Projects:
    • Sponsored Projects: 17

Publication Top Notes

Laser Welding Penetration Monitoring Based on Time-Frequency Characterization of Acoustic Emission and CNN-LSTM Hybrid Network

Heat Accumulation, Microstructure Evolution, and Stress Distribution of Ti–Al Alloy Manufactured by Twin‐Wire Plasma Arc Additive

Effect of pulse shaping on solidification process and crack in 5083 aluminum alloy by pulsed laser welding

Effect of macro- and micro-segregation on hot cracking of Inconel 718 superalloy argon-arc multilayer cladding

Precipitates in coarse-grained heat-affected zone of Ni-based 718 superalloy produced by tungsten inert gas welding

Dr. Alexander Kukaev | Acoustic Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexander Kukaev | Acoustic Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Alexander Kukaev ,St. Petesrsburg Electrotechnical University, Russia

Alexander Kukaev, born on August 29, 1989, in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in navigation instrumentation and surface acoustic wave sensors. He earned his Ph.D. in Navigation Instrumentation from the Department of Laser Measurement and Navigation Systems at St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University, where he also completed his BSc and MSc in Instrumentation. Alexander has been an integral part of his alma mater since 2012, serving as an Associate Professor, Researcher, and now as the Head of the Department of Applied Mechanics and Engineering Graphics. His extensive research focuses on surface acoustic wave inertial sensors, with over 60 papers published in English and several patents to his name. He has also been recognized with multiple research grants and awards, demonstrating his significant contributions to the field. Alexander’s international collaboration includes a stint as a scientific consultant at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Italy. He is an active member of SPIE and IEEE, contributing to the advancement of engineering and optical sciences globally.

Professional Profile:

Education:

  • PhD in Navigation Instrumentation, Dept. of Laser Measurement and Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (2012 – 2016) 🎓
    Thesis: Multiphysical simulation of a surface acoustic wave based inertial sensor sensing element
  • MSc in Instrumentation, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (2010 – 2012) 🎓
  • BSc in Instrumentation, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (2006 – 2010) 🎓

Relevant Work Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Dept. of Laser Measurement and Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (Sept 2012 – Present) 👨‍🏫
    Lecturing in theoretical mechanics, basics of navigation, basics of electrical instruments and systems design
  • Researcher, Dept. of Laser Measurement and Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (Sept 2012 – Sept 2019) 🔬
    Experimental and theoretical research on Surface acoustic wave inertial sensors
  • Senior Researcher, Dept. of Laser Measurement and Navigation Systems, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (Sept 2019 – Present) 🧑‍🔬
    Experimental and theoretical research on Surface acoustic wave inertial sensors
  • Executive Secretary of Admission Committee, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (April 2017 – Dec 2021) 📝
    Organizing university admission campaigns and managing the “Abiturient” center
  • Scientific Consultant (Remote), Universita Cattolica de Sacro Cuore, Brescia, Italy (Oct 2022 – Dec 2022) 🌍
    Research on Mie scattering by a particle on the substrate
  • Head of Department, Dept. of Applied Mechanics and Engineering Graphics, St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University (June 2023 – Present) 🏫
    Managing department activities, including teaching, research, and partnerships

Academic Experience and Awards:

  • Publications: Author of 60 papers in English and 25 in Russian 📝
  • H-index: 9 on Google Scholar 📊
  • Peer-Reviewer: For journals such as Sensors, Micromachines, Chemosensors, Optics Communications, Applied Sciences 🧐
  • Patents: Author of 6 Russian and 1 international patent, 6 software registration certificates 📜
  • Research Grants:
    • Development of the surface acoustic wave gyroscope (2011-2012, €10,000)
    • Application of laser ablation technique for production of surface acoustic wave sensors (2018-2019, €20,000)
    • Development of acoustic oscillations theory for estimating the motion parameters of moving objects (2023-2026, €175,000)
  • International Experience:
    • 1-month coaching on Multiphysical simulation techniques at Open Engineering S.A., Liège, Belgium 🇧🇪
    • Euler Scholarship and 1-month coaching at Geodätisches Observatorium Wettzell, Germany 🇩🇪

Publication top Notes:

New Solid-State Acoustic Motion Sensors: Sensing Potential Estimation for Different Piezo Plate Materials

UV laser formation of complex topologies for sensitive elements of navigation sensors based on surface acoustic waves
Микрооптические гироскопы на основе резонаторов мод шепчущей галереи
A Prototype for a Passive Resonant Interferometric Fiber Optic Gyroscope with a 3 × 3 Directional Coupler
Evaluation of Parasitic Effects in a Ring Confocal Resonator when Operating as A Gyroscope Sensing Element