Mrs. Niedja Santos | Biological Sensitivity Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Niedja Santos | Biological Sensitivity Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Niedja Santos, Aveiro Univertsity, Portugal

Dr. Niedja da Silva Santos is a toxicologist specializing in the toxicological evaluation of chemical compounds, particularly pharmaceuticals and emerging pollutants. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology – Ecotoxicology from the University of Aveiro, Portugal, where she investigated the impact of caffeine on zebrafish. She also earned a Master’s in Toxicology and Ecotoxicology from the same institution and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the Amazon Higher School in Brazil. Her research expertise includes genotoxic, biochemical, and statistical techniques for assessing toxicity biomarkers, with a focus on experimental models such as zebrafish and cellular assays. Dr. Santos has extensive teaching experience in ecology and experimental biology and is passionate about integrating toxicology and chemical safety concepts into education. She has collaborated with international research institutions, including the University of Brasília, and has conducted research on the toxicological effects of pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. Additionally, she has professional experience as a biomedical analyst in clinical pathology. Her work contributes to a deeper understanding of environmental toxicology and its implications for human and ecological health.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Niedja da Silva Santos is a highly qualified toxicologist with a strong research background in Ecotoxicology. Her academic achievements, professional experience, and extensive contributions to toxicology research make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Biology – Ecotoxicology | University of Aveiro, Portugal (2024)
    • Thesis: “Impact of caffeine on zebrafish: A case study with environmental levels”
    • Supervised by Dr. Miguel Oliveira and Dr. Inês Domingues
  • Master’s in Toxicology and Ecotoxicology | University of Aveiro, Portugal (2017)
    • Dissertation: “Danio rerio chronic exposure to carbamazepine, a multiparametric assessment – from biochemical to behavioural responses”
    • Supervised by Dr. Inês Domingues, Dr. Miguel Oliveira, and Dr. Cesar Koppe Grisolia
  • Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science | Amazon Higher School, Brazil (2014)
    • Project: “Diagnosis of hantavirus in Brazil”
    • Supervised by Dr. Paula Laurindo
    • University Exchange Program | School of Health Technology of Coimbra, Portugal (2012 – 2013)
      • Neurobiology, Organic Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Practices, Hematology, and Blood Transfusion

💼 Work Experience

  • University of Aveiro, Portugal
    • PhD Researcher in Biology – Ecotoxicology (2020 – 2024)
      • Conducted toxicological assessments on zebrafish, including biochemical, behavioural, and genotoxic evaluations
      • Research collaboration with the University of Brasília (2021 – 2022)
    • Teaching Assistant (2021 – 2022)
      • Conducted practical classes in Biological Oceanography and Fundamentals of Ecology
  • Clinical Pathology Laboratory Dr. Paulo Azevedo – Porto Dias Hospital, Brazil (2014 – 2015)
    • Biomedical Analyst in the Biochemical sector, analyzing biological samples for diagnostics
  • Volunteer Researcher | Federal Institute of Valparaíso de Goiás, Brazil (2018)

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • Published toxicological research focusing on pharmaceuticals and emerging pollutants
  • Extensive experience in zebrafish models and molecular toxicology
  • Long-term research collaboration with international universities
  • Active role in teaching and mentoring students in ecology and toxicology

Publication Top Notes:

Chronic effects of carbamazepine on zebrafish: Behavioral, reproductive and biochemical endpoints

Carbamazepine induces the follicular development in zebrafish (Danio rerio) female gonads.

Chronic exposure to carbamazepine affects feeding and biochemical markers in zebrafish.

Prof. Manish Thakur | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Manish Thakur | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Manish Thakur, CSIR- Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India

Prof. M.S. Thakur is a distinguished scientist and academician with over 40 years of experience in research and development. He currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Bioengineering Research Centre and the Advanced Research Centre for Clean and Green Energy at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore. Prior to this, he held prominent positions, including Chief Scientist and Director Grade (Retd.) at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore, and Head of the Fermentation Technology and Bioengineering Department at CSIR-CFTRI. He also contributed to academia as a Visiting Professor at Mysore University and Mangalore University (2014-2016).

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Prof. M.S. Thakur is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive contributions to research and development in bioengineering, clean energy, biotechnology, and biosensor technologies. Here are the key factors supporting his candidacy

🎓 Education & Work Experience

  • Current Position: Professor & Head, Bioengineering Research Centre & Advanced Research Centre for Clean and Green Energy, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore.
  • Former Positions:
    • 🏅 Chief Scientist & Director Grade (Retd.), CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore.
    • 🧪 Head, Fermentation Technology & Bioengineering Dept., CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore.
    • 🎓 Visiting Professor, Mysore University & Mangalore University (2014-2016).
  • International Experience:
    • 🌍 Visiting Scientist at MIT (USA), University of Maryland (USA), EPFL (Switzerland), Lund University (Sweden), Melbourne University (Australia) & more.

🔬 Research Expertise

  • 🏭 Clean & Green Energy
  • 🖥️ AI & Machine Learning for Biotechnology
  • 🧬 Biomolecular Electronics & Bioelectronics
  • 🔄 Waste Utilization
  • 🧫 Biotechnology

🏆 Achievements & Awards

  • 📜 200+ research papers (h-index: 43) & 20 patents.
  • 🏭 Developed innovative biosensor technologies & transferred technologies to industries.
  • 🥇 Awards & Recognitions:
    • L.G. Goodho AFST Award 🏅
    • Best Research Papers Award (2000-2004, 2008) 🏆
    • Best Scientist Award (2009) 👨‍🔬✨

⚖️ Expert Committees & Board Memberships

  • 🇮🇳 Govt. of India Committees:
    • 🧨 Expert Committee Member on Explosive Detection (Principal Scientific Adviser, PMO).
    • 🏛️ DST, ICMR, UGC, FSSAI – Various expert panels.
  • 🏛️ Board Memberships:
    • Board of Governors, NDRF, Institute of Engineers (India)
    • Board of Directors, Biotechnology Council, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh

Publication Top Notes:

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Mrs. Yan Qian | Temperature Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Yan Qian | Temperature Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Yan Qian, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China

Prof. Yan Qian is an Associate Professor at the Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays and the Institute of Advanced Materials at Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China. With a Ph.D. in Organic Photophysics & Photochemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, she has been actively engaged in research on functional optical materials. Her work focuses on the “hot exciton” mechanism for high-efficiency OLED emitters, organic thermal sensing, tunable excited states for organic lasers, and photochromic materials for optoelectronic applications. She has made significant contributions to the development of high-performance organic light-emitting and sensing materials, including aggregation-induced emission fluorophores and stable white OLEDs. Through her research and academic contributions, Prof. Yan Qian continues to advance the field of organic photophysics and photochemistry.

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🎓 Education

  • 📍 Ph.D. & M.S. in Organic Photophysics & Photochemistry (2002–2007)
    Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Key Laboratory of Photochemistry)
  • 📍 B.S. in Chemistry (1998–2002)
    Anhui University

🏢 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor (Aug 2011 – Present)
    📌 Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays
    📌 Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China
  • Lecturer (July 2007 – July 2011)
    📌 Key Laboratory for Organic Electronics & Information Displays
    📌 Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, China

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 🌟 Pioneering Research in functional optical materials, including OLEDs, organic thermal sensing, organic lasers, and photochromic optoelectronic devices
  • 🔥 “Hot Exciton” Mechanism for high-efficiency OLED emitter design
  • 🏅 Recognized Contributions to energy transfer blocking for advanced organic thermal sensing and WOLEDs
  • 🎨 Innovative Work in aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorophores for solid-state strong emitters
  • 🏆 Awards in Research & Teaching Excellence from Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications

Publication Top Notes:

Singlet reservoir for multi-channel barrierless harvesting of keto triplet excitons for high-efficiency electroluminescence of an ESIPT fluorophore

Precise Regulation of Excited‐State Intramolecular Proton‐Transfer Materials for High‐Efficiency Monochromatic and White‐emitting OLEDs

Heat Resistant Organic Dyes for High Temperature Luminescent Temperature Sensing

Reproducible and High‐Performance WOLEDs Based on Independent High‐Efficiency Triplet Harvesting of Yellow Hot‐Exciton ESIPT and Blue TADF Emitters

Three‐Output Naked‐Eye High Temperature Organic Film Threshold Thermometers Based on Non‐Invasive Chemical Reaction

 

Prof. Fang Xu | Gas Detector | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Fang Xu | Gas Detector | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Fang Xu, Shenzhen Technology University,China

Prof. Fang Xu is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor, serving as the Head of the Department of Applied Physics. She is a Shenzhen Overseas High-level Talent (Peacock Program Category C) with expertise in semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, and biosensors. She has published 15 SCI papers in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, and Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical as the first or corresponding author. She holds three national invention patents and actively contributes as a guest editor and reviewer for several scientific journals. Dr. [Name] earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2012). She has received multiple awards, including First Prize in the National Final of the “China University Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition” as an instructor and the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award at the 15th National Conference on Gas and Humidity Sensing Technology.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Fang Xu is a highly accomplished researcher whose expertise spans semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, and biosensors. Her extensive contributions to these fields, particularly through high-impact publications, patents, and leadership roles, make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

📍 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2013.8 – 2018.11)
🔹 The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

📍 B.Sc. in Applied Physics (2008.9 – 2012.6)
🔹 Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

🏢 Work Experience

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor / Master’s Supervisor
📌 Head of the Department of Applied Physics
🌍 Shenzhen Overseas High-level Talents (Peacock Program Category C)

🏆 Achievements

🔬 Research on semiconductor gas sensors, optoelectronic devices, solar cells, biosensors, and more
📑 15 SCI papers in top journals (Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, etc.) as first/corresponding author
📜 3 National Invention Patents granted
📝 Guest Editor & Reviewer for several scientific journals

🎖 Awards & Honors

🥇 First Prize – China University Students Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition “Akashi Cup” (Guangdong Province)
🥇 First Prize – National Final of “Akashi Cup” (Instructor)
🥈 Second Prize – International Sensor Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, South China Region (Instructor)
🏅 2 Outstanding Poster Awards – 1st Smart Gas Sensor Innovation & Cross-border Application Development Forum (Instructor)
🥉 Third Prize – Physics Experiment Competition for College Students, Shenzhen University of Technology (Instructor)
🏆 Crystal Award – Shenzhen University of Technology Science and Technology Innovation Award (Instructor)
📜 Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Design – Shenzhen University of Technology (Instructor)
🎤 Outstanding Oral Presentation Award – 15th National Conference on Gas and Humidity Sensing Technology and Academic Exchange

Publication Top Notes:

Advanced wearable strain sensors: Ionic double network hydrogels with exceptional stretchability, adhesion, anti-freezing properties, and sensitivity

 

Dual-Gas Sensor Based on the Pt NPs/AlGaN/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistor for H and NH Gases Detection<sub /> <sub />

 

Halide perovskites and high-pressure technologies: a fruitful encounter

One-step synthesis of various burr-like TiO2 nanostructures: Nanotubes, nanorods, nanotetrapods, nano-urchins

 

A Bidirectionally Focus-Tunable Optofluidic Microlens With Miniature Thermoelectric Coolers

 

 

Mr. Qingchen Zhou | Environmental monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Qingchen Zhou | Environmental monitoring | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Qingchen Zhou, Tianjin Agricultural University, China

Zhou Qingchen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering from Tianjin Agricultural University (2016–2022) and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy at the same institution (2022–2025). His research focuses on fluid mechanics, environmental and ecological hydraulics, particularly the spatial and temporal distribution of water environmental factors in urban lakes and their response to hydrodynamic conditions. His master’s thesis, Application Research of Bloom Warning Based on EFDC and Machine Learning Model, reflects his expertise in eutrophication monitoring and hydrodynamic modeling. Zhou has contributed to multiple research projects, including the Development of an Intelligent Platform for Monitoring and Warning of Water Eutrophication, and has published several academic papers on eutrophication, lake hydrodynamics, and turbine cavitation. His work has led to patents related to water environment governance and greenhouse technology. Beyond academics, Zhou has served in the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (2017–2019), earning an Outstanding Soldier Commendation. He has held leadership roles in student organizations, won a Silver Award in the 2024 National Postgraduate Rural Revitalization Case Competition, and gained practical experience as an assistant at the Tianjin River Chief System Affairs Center. He holds a C1 motor vehicle license, a military construction machinery license, and possesses CET-4 level English proficiency.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Zhou Qingchen has demonstrated strong academic and research capabilities, particularly in the field of hydrology, environmental hydraulics, and fluid mechanics. His research focuses on the spatial and temporal distribution of water environmental factors in urban lakes and their response to hydrodynamics and environmental factors. This aligns with critical areas of water resource management and environmental sustainability.

📚 Education

🎓 Tianjin Agricultural University (2016.9 – 2022.6)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering

🎓 Tianjin Agricultural University (2022.9 – 2025.6, expected)

  • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and Water Conservancy
  • Research Focus: Fluid Mechanics, Environment & Ecological Hydraulics
  • Thesis: Application Research of Bloom Warning Based on EFDC and Machine Learning Model

💼 Work & Practical Experience

🪖 Border Guard Unit, Northern Theater Command, PLA (2017.9 – 2019.9)

  • Served in the military with Outstanding Soldier Commendation (2018)

🏫 Dalian Army College, PLA (2018.06 – 2018.09)

  • Military professional study

🏢 Tianjin River Chief System Affairs Center (2024.02.21 – 2024.03.21)

  • Affairs Assistant

🎓 Graduate Student Associations

  • Minister of Life Department, 12th Graduate Student Association, Tianjin Agricultural University (2022.11 – 2023.11)
  • Head of Tianjin Branch Center, 13th Guizhou Graduate Student Association (2024.06.13 – Present)

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 First-class Scholarship for postgraduate studies
🥈 Silver Award & Personal Style Award – 2024 National Postgraduate Rural Revitalization Case Competition
🎖 Outstanding Soldier Commendation – Recognized for excellent service in 2018
🏅 Cadre of the 12th Outstanding Graduate Student Association – Tianjin Agricultural University
🌟 Outstanding Member of the Communist Youth League – Awarded by the Communist Youth League Guizhou Provincial Committee in Beijing

📜 Research Achievements

🔬 Research Projects

  • Development of Intelligent Platform for Monitoring and Warning of Water Eutrophication

📄 Published Papers

  1. A Study of the Effect of Lake Shape on Hydrodynamics and EutrophicationSustainability 2025, 17, 1720
  2. Research Progress on Eutrophication Response Rules and Bloom Warning MethodsChina Rural Water Resources and Hydropower, 2024 (07)
  3. Review on Cavitation of Low Head Mixed-Flow TurbineJournal of Tianjin Agricultural University, 2024 (04)

📑 Patents

  1. Water Environment Governance Method and Platform Based on Mathematical Model & AI
  2. A Water-Insulated Greenhouse with a Back Wall

🎯 Skills & Certifications

🚗 C1 Motor Vehicle Driving License & Construction Machinery Driving License (Military)
🗣 Languages: English (CET-4) | Mandarin (Second Class)

Publication Top Notes:

A Study of the Effect of Lake Shape on Hydrodynamics and Eutrophication

A review of low head Francis turbine cavitation research

Progress of Research on Eutrophication Response Law and Early Warning Method of Water Bloom in Water Bodies

Dr. Li Qin | Monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li Qin | Monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Li Qin, Zhejiang Ocean University, China

Dr. Li Qin is a faculty member in the Department of Information Engineering at Zhejiang Ocean University, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Dalian Maritime University in 2019, where he also completed his M.S. and B.S. degrees. He was a visiting Ph.D. student at the Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, from 2017 to 2018. Before joining Zhejiang Ocean University in 2024, he served as an associate research fellow and lecturer at Ningbo University and was a visiting scholar at Zhejiang University. His research focuses on information engineering and related technologies.

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Suitability of Li Qin, Ph.D., for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Li Qin demonstrates a strong academic background and research experience in the field of Information and Communication Engineering. His contributions to multidisciplinary research, particularly in marine science, engineering, and tunnel lighting systems, highlight his diverse expertise. Below is an evaluation based on key award criteria:

📚 Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering (Mar. 2015 – Jan. 2019)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🎓 Visiting Ph.D. Researcher (Sept. 2017 – Sept. 2018)
🔹 Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, TX, USA

🎓 M.S. in Electronic Science and Technology (Sept. 2013 – Mar. 2015)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🎓 B.S. in Electronic Information Science and Technology (Sept. 2009 – July 2013)
🔹 Dalian Maritime University, China

🏢 Professional Experience

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (June 2024 – Present)
🔹 Department of Information Engineering, Zhejiang Ocean University, China

🧑‍🔬 Associate Research Fellow (Dec. 2022 – May 2024)
🔹 Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, China

🎓 Visiting Scholar (Sept. 2022 – Sept. 2023)
🔹 Ocean College, Zhejiang University, China

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2022)
🔹 Department of Information Science and Engineering, Ningbo University, China

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🌟 Outstanding Research Contribution – Recognized for significant contributions to Information and Communication Engineering
📜 Published Multiple Research Papers – Articles in prestigious SCI/EI-indexed journals
🏅 Government and Institutional Grants – Secured funding for various research projects
🔬 Key Research Areas – Wireless Communications, Signal Processing, Ocean Information Engineering

Publication Top Notes:

Actual Truck Arrival Prediction at a Container Terminal with the Truck Appointment System Based on the Long Short-Term Memory and Transformer Model

Proposal for a Calculation Model of Perceived Luminance in Road Tunnel Interior Environment: A Case Study of a Tunnel in China

Comparative Study of Energy Savings for Various Control Strategies in the Tunnel Lighting System

Use of Pupil Area and Fixation Maps to Evaluate Visual Behavior of Drivers inside Tunnels at Different Luminance Levels—A Pilot Study

Dynamic luminance tuning method for tunnel lighting based on data mining of real-time traffic flow

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka | Temperature Measurement | Excellence in Research

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka | Temperature Measurement | Excellence in Research 

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka, Kielce University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Magdalena Piasecka is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanics and Thermal Processes at Kielce University of Technology, Poland. She earned her Ph.D. from Kielce University of Technology in 2002, followed by a habilitation from Koszalin University of Technology in 2015. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor in technical sciences by the President of Poland. Her research focuses on flow boiling heat transfer in minigaps, investigating the effects of geometry, spatial orientation, and thermal parameters on boiling processes. She specializes in enhanced heat transfer surfaces, advanced temperature measurement techniques such as liquid crystal and infrared thermography, and mathematical modeling of heat and fluid flow. With over 230 scientific publications, she has an H-index of 24 and more than 1,100 citations. She has authored three monographs and holds two patents. Dr. Piasecka has participated in 12 research projects, serving as Principal Investigator in five. Her contributions to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy have earned her multiple awards and distinctions for scientific excellence.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research 

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka is a highly deserving candidate for the Excellence in Research Award, given her outstanding contributions to heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Her extensive publication record, leadership in research projects, and impact on the scientific community demonstrate her exceptional research excellence.

🎓 Education & Academic Titles:

  • Ph.D. (2002) – Kielce University of Technology, Poland
  • Habilitation (2015) – Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
  • Professor Title (2020) – Conferred by the President of Poland in Technical Sciences

👩‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Full Professor & Head of the Department of Mechanics and Thermal Processes – Kielce University of Technology, Poland

🏆 Achievements:

  • 📚 230+ Scientific Publications in peer-reviewed journals & international conferences
  • 📈 Web of Science Bibliometric Metrics:
    • H-index: 24
    • Total Citations: 1102 (480 excluding self-citations)
    • Total Impact Factor (IF): 108.6 (current), 108.89 (5-year IF)
  • 📖 Books & Patents:
    • 2 Monographs (Author), 1 Monograph (Co-author)
    • 1 Patent (Author), 1 Patent (Co-author)
  • 🔬 Research Projects:
    • Participated in 12 research projects (Principal Investigator in 5 projects)

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • Multiple Awards & Distinctions for outstanding scientific achievements in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and renewable energy research

Publication Top Notes:

Laser Surface Texturing for the Intensification of Boiling Heat Transfer in a Minichannel

Contact temperature measurement using selected thermoelements for studies of heat transfer during fluid flow in minichannels – metrology investigations

Using the Monte Carlo method for estimation of temperature uncertainty due to infrared thermography and K-type thermoelement measurements

Homotopy Perturbation Method with Trefftz Functions and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Used for the Analysis of Flow Boiling Heat Transfer

Using Quality Function Deployment to Assess the Efficiency of Mini-Channel Heat Exchangers

Investigations of Flow Boiling in Mini-Channels: Heat Transfer Calculations with Temperature Uncertainty Analyses

Prof. Xiaoxia Wan | Sensing Technology | Excellence in Innovation

Prof. Xiaoxia Wan | Sensing Technology | Excellence in Innovation 

Prof. Xiaoxia Wan, Wuhan University, China

Wan Xiaoxia, is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor specializing in color science and technology. She is currently a faculty member in the Department of Printing and Packaging at Wuhan University, where she has served since 2018. Wan holds a Ph.D. in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems from Wuhan University, and her educational background includes a Master’s in Geographic Information Systems and a Bachelor’s in Cartography from the same institution. Her academic journey was enriched by her experience as a senior visiting scholar at the Munsell Color Science Laboratory, California State University, and Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition to her teaching role, she holds several significant positions, including Deputy Director of the Teaching Guidance Committee for Light Industry Majors of the Ministry of Education and member of both the China Printing and Color Standardization Technical Committees. Wan has received numerous awards for her teaching and research, including the National Excellent Course designation for her course “Introduction to Printing” and recognition as a leading talent in the news and publishing industry. Her research has led to successful projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, focusing on color reproduction methods for cultural relics. Wan’s contributions to her field have been acknowledged through several prestigious awards, including the Hubei Science and Technology Progress Award and the China National Textile and Apparel Council Science and Technology Award.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Innovation: Wan Xiaoxia

Dr. Wan Xiaoxia is a highly qualified candidate for the Excellence in Innovation award, distinguished by her extensive contributions to color science and technology, particularly in the realm of printing and packaging. Her pioneering research and leadership roles in various educational and professional organizations reflect her commitment to advancing innovation in her field.

Education 🎓

  • Senior Visiting Scholar
    Munsell Color Science Laboratory, California State University, Los Angeles and Rochester Institute of Technology (2004-2006)
  • Ph.D. in Engineering
    Cartography and Geographic Information Systems, Wuhan University (1995-2002)
  • Master of Engineering
    Geographic Information Systems, Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping (1992-1995)
  • Bachelor of Engineering
    Cartography, Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping (1982-1986)

Work Experience 💼

  • Professor & Doctoral Supervisor
    Department of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University (2018-present)
  • Vice Dean
    School of Journalism and Communication, Wuhan University (2000-present)
  • Lecturer
    School of Printing Engineering, Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping (1996-2000)
  • Teaching Assistant
    Department of Cartography, Wuhan University of Surveying and Mapping (1986-1992)
  • Doctoral Supervisor
    School of Printing and Packaging, Wuhan University (2004-present)

Achievements 📚

  • National Excellent Course
    “Introduction to Printing” (2008)
  • National Excellent Shared Course
    “Introduction to Printing” (2010)
  • National Bi Sheng Newcomer Award (2009)
  • Suzhou Industrial Park Leading Talent (2012)
  • Hubei Province News and Publishing Figures (2012)
  • National News and Publishing Industry Leading Talent (2013)
  • Wuhan City Huanghe Talent (2014)
  • Wuhan University Excellent Teaching and Research Achievement First Prize (2008)
  • Hubei Province Higher Education Teaching Achievement First Prize (2008, 2018)

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Second Prize of Hubei Science and Technology Progress Award
    Key Technology and Application of Color Reproduction Based on Spectrum (2020)
  • Dunhuang Academy “Excellent Academic Achievement Award”
    Protection Technology Category, Second Prize (2017)
  • China National Textile and Apparel Council Science and Technology Award
    Key Technology and Industrialization of Full-Color Yarn Manufacturing, Second Place (2016)

Publication Top Notes:

A Color Reproduction Method for Exploring the Laser-Induced Color Gamut on Stainless Steel Surfaces Based on a Genetic Algorithm

Enhancement of laser-induced surface coloring through laser double-scan method

Prediction model for laser marking colors based on color mixing

A Novel Correction Method of Kubelka–Munk Model for Color Prediction of Pre-colored Fiber Blends

Dynamic Projection Method of Electronic Navigational Charts for Polar Navigation

Spectral missing color correction based on an adaptive parameter fitting model

 

Dr. Hao Cui | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Cui | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Cui, Wuhan University, China

Hao Cui is a postdoctoral researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Geospatial Information Science at Wuhan University, specializing in the intelligent interpretation of remote sensing imagery. Since July 2021, he has been working under the mentorship of Professor Li Deren, building on his previous academic experiences. Hao earned his Ph.D. in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing from Wuhan University, where he studied under Professor Zhang Guo from September 2018 to July 2021. His academic journey also includes a master’s degree obtained through a joint training program at the China Academy of Surveying and Mapping, as well as studies in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems at Lanzhou Jiaotong University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Measurement and Control Engineering from Datong University of Science and Technology. Hao has hosted several prestigious projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Project and the China Postdoctoral Innovation Talents Support Plan Project. He has made significant contributions to his field, authoring or co-authoring 13 published papers, with 10 featured in top-tier journals, including ISPRS and TGRS.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Hao Cui

Hao Cui is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, demonstrating exceptional expertise and a strong research background in remote sensing and image interpretation. His research direction focuses on the mechanisms and interpretation theory methods of remote sensing images applied in engineering, which aligns well with contemporary advancements in geospatial sciences.

🎓 Education

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    State Key Laboratory of Geospatial Information Science, Wuhan University
    Intelligent Interpretation of Remote Sensing Imagery
    Advisor: Li Deren
    Duration: July 2021 – Present
  • Ph.D. Student
    State Key Laboratory of Geospatial Information Science, Wuhan University
    Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
    Advisor: Zhang Guo
    Duration: September 2018 – July 2021
  • Master’s Joint Training
    China Academy of Surveying and Mapping
    Cartography and Geographic Information Systems
    Advisor: Zhang Li
    Duration: August 2016 – June 2018
  • Master’s Student
    School of Surveying and Geographic Information, Lanzhou Jiaotong University
    Cartography and Geographic Information Systems
    Advisor: Zhang Li
    Duration: September 2015 – July 2016
  • Bachelor’s Student
    Datong University of Science and Technology
    Measurement and Control Engineering
    Major: Surveying and Mapping Engineering
    Advisor: Han Liang
    Duration: September 2011 – July 2015

💼 Work Experience

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    State Key Laboratory of Geospatial Information Science, Wuhan University
    Focus: Intelligent Interpretation of Remote Sensing Imagery
    Duration: July 2021 – Present

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Project)
  • China Postdoctoral Innovation Talents Support Plan Project
  • China Postdoctoral Excellent Young Talents Project
  • China Association for Science and Technology Think Tank Young Talent Plan Project
  • East Asian Satellite Remote Sensing Application Key Laboratory of Natural Resources Ministry of China Fund Project

Publication Top Notes:

Rice recognition from Sentinel-1 SLC SAR data based on progressive feature screening and fusion

SparseFormer: A Credible Dual-CNN Expert Guided Transformer for Remote Sensing Image Segmentation with Sparse Point Annotation

Efstratios Karantanellis | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Efstratios Karantanellis | Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Efstratios Karantanellis, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States.

Dr. Efstratios Karantanellis is a research fellow in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, specializing in natural hazards, engineering geology, and landslide analysis. He obtained his PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2022 and has collaborated on various projects focused on disaster risk reduction and response, utilizing remote sensing and object-based image analysis (OBIA). Efstratios has extensive experience in hazard assessment and mitigation planning, contributing to research in Greece and internationally. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to the field. 🌍🔬🎓

Publication Profiles 

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Education and Experience

  • PhD, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2022) 🎓
  • MSc, University of Twente, ITC, Netherlands (2015) 🌍
  • BSc, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2013) 📚
  • Research Fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA (2022 – ongoing) 🏫
  • Visiting Researcher, University of California, Berkeley, USA (2024) 🌉
  • Research Associate, various projects in Greece (2020 – 2023) 📊

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Efstratios Karantanellis is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognized for his exceptional contributions to geosciences, specifically in the field of disaster risk reduction and environmental management. His extensive educational background, including a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and ongoing research at the University of Michigan, equips him with a robust foundation in both theoretical and applied aspects of his discipline.

Professional Development

Dr. Efstratios Karantanellis has actively participated in numerous research projects, enhancing his expertise in engineering geology and disaster risk management. He contributed to the Center for Land Surface Hazards (CLaSH) as part of the U.S. National Science Foundation. His research includes developing tools for landslide disaster risk reduction and coastal zone monitoring systems. By collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, he has leveraged interoperable technologies to support infrastructure resilience. Through his extensive work, Efstratios has made significant contributions to natural hazards research and continues to advance knowledge in this critical field. 🔍📈🤝

Research Focus

Dr. Efstratios Karantanellis focuses on natural hazards, particularly landslide engineering geology and risk management. His research incorporates remote sensing techniques and object-based image analysis (OBIA) to assess and mitigate the impacts of landslides and other geological hazards. He emphasizes disaster risk reduction throughout the disaster life cycle, utilizing innovative methodologies to support effective response and recovery strategies. His work aims to enhance resilience in vulnerable regions, contributing to safer and more sustainable communities. 🌪️🏞️🧪

Awards and Honors

  • Richard Wolters Prize, International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (2024, Runner-up) 🏆
  • Early Career Research Award of Excellence, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2022) 🌟
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, NASA’s Applied Science Disasters Program (2022) 🚀
  • Research Grant, co-financed by Greece and the EU (MIS-5000432) 💰
  • ISPRS Foundation Travel Grant, 2019 ✈️
  • EuroSDR GeoInformation Travel Grant, 2018 📍

Publication Top Notes 

  •   🌍 Object-based analysis using UAVs for site-specific landslide assessment – Remote Sensing, 2020, Cited by: 72
  • 📡 Satellite imagery for rapid detection of liquefaction surface manifestations: Türkiye–Syria 2023 Earthquakes – Remote Sensing, 2023, Cited by: 32
  • 📏 Automated 3D jointed rock mass structural analysis using LiDAR for rockfall susceptibility – Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2020, Cited by: 29
  • 🤖 Evaluation of machine learning algorithms for object-based mapping of landslide zones using UAV data – Geosciences, 2021, Cited by: 26
  • 🛰️ 3D hazard analysis and object-based characterization of landslide motion using UAV imagery – International Archives of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2019, Cited by: 20
  • 🌪️ The September 18-20 2020 Medicane Ianos Impact on Greece: Phase I Reconnaissance Report – GEER Association, 2020, Cited by: 19