Prof. Dr. Tao Shen | Fiber Optics | Best Researcher Award

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

📌 Academic & Research Leadership

🏛 Director, Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Pattern Recognition and Information Perception
🌟 Vice Chairman, Heilongjiang Provincial Optical Society
🎯 Leader, Heilongjiang Graduate Student Guidance Ideological and Political Team

🏆 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

Publication Top Notes:

BPNN-assisted sensor based on micro-nano fiber coupler for human blood lead detection

Annular micro-nano optic fiber sensor based on α-Fe₂O₃@SiO₂@CS imprinting for Cu(II) ion detection

Cd(II) detection technology of FSMC-IIP modified optical microfiber coupler

Study on the adsorption mechanism of glucose in dual transition metal-decorated MoTe₂: A first-principles calculation

High sensitivity Mach-Zehnder optic fiber temperature sensor based on V₂C-MXene sensitization

Sn-Cd modified Ti₂CO₂ MXene for enhanced harmful gas adsorption: A DFT study

Mr. Ariel Fong González, National Technological Institute of Mexico / Tuxtla Gutiérrez Institute of Technology, Mexico

Ariel Fong González is an accomplished electronic engineer and Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering, graduating from the Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez. His academic journey includes a research stay at the Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica A.C., where he worked on applying new materials to fiber-optic-based lasers under the supervision of an SNI 2 researcher. Ariel’s research interests primarily focus on optical fiber devices and fiber lasers. Throughout his career, he has gained hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, diodes, splicers, and spectrum analyzers, and developed expertise in fiber thinning through chemical processes. Ariel is also passionate about science outreach, founding the OPTICA Student Chapter ITTG in 2022 and leading the SPIE Student Chapter ITTG as president from 2020 to 2022. He has presented at various congresses, including the National Congress of Physics and the Mexican Optics and Photonics Meeting, and has participated in several accredited courses and workshops. Ariel is a member of international societies like SPIE and OPTICA and is an active member of the Mexican Academy of Optics. He is fluent in English, having achieved a TOEFL score of 517.

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Suitability of Ariel Fong González for the Best Researcher Award

Ariel Fong González appears to be an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic and professional background, contributions to research, and involvement in scientific outreach. Here are the key factors that highlight his suitability.

Academic Background 🎓:

Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering (2019 – 2022), Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Thesis: “Analysis of power transmission of a chromoactive material through polarizing films” 🎨🔬

Electronic Engineering (2014 – 2018), Instituto Tecnológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Technical report: “Remote communication system to measure temperature in real time using fiber optic sensors” 🌐📡

Participation in Congresses 📚:

LXV National Congress of Physics (2022): Poster on “Analysis of light polarization in a thermochromic compound in liquid state” 🌈

Mexican Optics and Photonics Meeting (MOPM) (2021): Poster on “Power transmission analysis of a chromo-active material through polarizing films” 🖼️

LXIV National Congress of Physics (2021): Talk on “Study of the polarization state in a thinned optical fiber section coated with a thermochromic material” 💬