Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa, North University of China, China

Haiyang Wang is a Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China, and a leading expert in high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology. He heads the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for Science and Technology Innovation and has led over ten national and provincial research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. With more than 30 SCI-indexed publications and an H-index of 15, he holds 9 national and 1 U.S. invention patents as first inventor. His work has earned him prestigious awards, such as the Wang Daheng Optical Award and the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention First Prize. He actively contributes as a reviewer for top-tier journals and national science bodies.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Prof. Pinggang Jia

Prof. Pinggang Jia is exceptionally well-qualified for the Best Researcher Award based on his significant and sustained contributions to high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology and semiconductor physics. As a leading academic at North University of China, he has demonstrated both scientific leadership and innovation through over 20 major research projects, including those funded by national foundations and provincial strategic programs.

🎓 Education & Academic Background

Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China
Background in optics, photonics, and fiber optic sensing technologies
Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (inferred from awards and position—exact degree info not provided)

💼 Work Experience

📍 North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi
- Currently serves as a Professor
- Leader of the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for high-temperature fiber optic sensing
- PI of over 10 major research projects including:
  - 🧪 National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund
  - 🧪 National Major Special Projects
  - 🧪 Shanxi Provincial Key and Foundation Projects
  - 🤝 Industry-based R&D Projects
- 🧠 Core member in more than 10 additional NSFC projects

🏆 Achievements

✍️ Published 30+ SCI-indexed papers in top journals like:
- Applied Physics Letters
- Optics Letters
- Optics Express
- Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical
- IEEE Sensors Journal
📈 H-index: 15
💡 10 Patents (9 Chinese + 1 U.S. Patent as first inventor)
📰 Research featured in Laser Focus World, the leading global laser industry magazine

🎖️ Awards & Honors

🥇 Wang Daheng Optical Award (Chinese Optical Society – College Student Award)
🏅 Chongqing Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
🏆 First Prize – Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention (4th author)

🧑‍⚖️ Professional Service

🧾 Reviewer for:
- Optics Letters, Optics Express, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
🧑‍🔬 Reviewer for:
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Ministry of Education Degree Center
- Shanxi Science and Technology Projects

Publication Top Notes:

Broadband and high-sensitivity ultrasound sensing based on a low-noise random fiber laser with high-Q disordered grating array feedback

Small-scale magnetic soft robotic catheter for in-situ biomechanical force sensing

Wide tunable random fiber laser with sub-kHz narrow linewidth based on a disordered fiber Bragg grating array

Gamma-Ray Irradiation Effects on the Femtosecond Laser-Written Fiber Bragg Gratings

Ultrashort Weak Fiber Bragg Grating-Based High-Sensitivity Optical Fiber Sensor for Low Refractive Index Range

Femtosecond Laser-Inscribed Excessively Tilted Fiber Grating Sensor With CFBG for Simultaneous Measurement of Refractive Index and Temperature

Reflection-Type LPFG Temperature Sensor Based on CFBG Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser

Prof. Dr. Tao Shen, Harbin University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Shen Tao is a Professor and the Director of the Institute of Intelligent Sensing and Optoelectronic Detection Technology at Harbin University of Science and Technology. He also serves as the Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office and a doctoral supervisor in Instrument Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Optical Engineering at Changchun University of Science and Technology. Dr. Shen is the Director of the Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pattern Recognition and Information Perception and Vice Chairman of the Heilongjiang Provincial Optical Society. Recognized for his contributions to education and research, he has received numerous honors, including the title of Famous Teacher of Heilongjiang Province and the First Expert Committee Member for Curriculum Ideological and Political Construction. His research focuses on optoelectronic sensing, fiber optic detection, and advanced materials for environmental monitoring. He has led over 20 national and provincial research projects and has authored more than 100 SCI-indexed papers, with over 1,100 citations. Additionally, he holds more than 40 invention patents, eight of which have been successfully commercialized. His recent work includes cutting-edge studies on fiber optic sensors and MXene-based materials for environmental and biomedical applications, with notable publications in Optics and Laser Technology, Materials Today Science, Analyst, and Optical Fiber Technology.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Shen Tao

Professor Shen Tao is an outstanding researcher and leader in intelligent sensing, optoelectronic detection, and optical engineering, with a strong academic and professional background. His contributions to scientific research, innovation, and education make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education & Work Experience

🎓 Professor & Director, Institute of Intelligent Sensing and Optoelectronic Detection Technology, Harbin University of Science and Technology

🎓 Deputy Director, Academic Affairs Office, Harbin University of Science and Technology

🎓 Doctoral Supervisor in Instrument Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Optical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology

🏆 Awards & Honors

👨‍🏫 Famous Teacher of Heilongjiang Province

🎖 Advanced Individual in Teacher Ethics (Heilongjiang Colleges & Universities)

💡 Special Contributor to Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Optoelectronics (Heilongjiang Province)

🏅 Member, First Expert Committee on Curriculum Ideological & Political Construction (Heilongjiang)

🏆 Head of National First-Class Curriculum & Provincial First-Class Professional

🔬 Research & Achievements

📑 Principal Investigator of 20+ Research Projects, including:

National Natural Science Foundation (Youth & Face Project)
Heilongjiang Natural Science Foundation (Key Project)
Harbin Outstanding Youth Fund

🏅 First Prize Winner, Provincial University Scientific Research Achievements

📖 Publications: 100+ SCI Papers (Cited 1100+ times)

🔬 Patents: 40+ Invention Patents (8 Commercialized)

📚 Authored a Monograph, Published by Science Press

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