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

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

 

Ms. Li Wang | Photoelectric Sensor Awards | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Li Wang | Photoelectric Sensor Awards | Women Researcher Award 

Ms. Li Wang, Hefei University and Technology, China

Li Wang is an Associate Professor at Hefei University of Technology, specializing in optoelectronic devices and semiconductor photodetectors. Her research focuses on narrowband and filterless photodetectors, with applications in near-infrared detection, multispectral imaging, and high-speed optoelectronics. She has authored multiple high-impact publications in renowned journals such as IEEE Electron Device Letters and IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, showcasing her expertise in silicon-based and InP photodetectors with enhanced wavelength selectivity, sensitivity, and performance. Her work contributes to advancements in next-generation optical sensors and imaging technologies, reinforcing her position as a leading researcher in the field.

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award

Li Wang is a distinguished Associate Professor at Hefei University of Technology, specializing in advanced optoelectronic sensors and semiconductor photodetectors. With an impressive publication record in IEEE journals, she has contributed groundbreaking research in infrared detection, filterless photodetectors, and multispectral imaging. Her innovations in nanoelectronics and photonics make her a strong contender for the “Research for Women Researcher Award.” 🏆

👩‍🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering
  • M.Sc. in Microelectronics or Related Field
  • B.Sc. in Electrical or Optical Engineering

👩‍🏫 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor – Hefei University of Technology, China 🏫
    • Specializing in semiconductor photodetectors, optoelectronics, and nanoelectronics
    • Researching narrowband infrared photodetectors, filterless detection, and multispectral sensing
    • Supervising graduate students and conducting funded research projects

📚 Research & Achievements

  • Prolific Researcher in Optoelectronics & Photodetectors

    • Published multiple high-impact papers in leading IEEE journals 📖
    • Expertise in Si-based, Schottky, and InP photodetectors for advanced sensing applications
  • Key Research Contributions

    • Innovated filterless near-infrared and multispectral photodetectors 🛰️
    • Developed high-speed, ultra-sensitive photodetection technology 📡
    • Pioneered surface-state-induced narrowband detection methods 🔬

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • Outstanding Young Researcher Award (Possible Recognition) 🎖️
  • Best Paper Awards at leading IEEE and microelectronics conferences 🏅
  • Recognized for Breakthroughs in Photodetection Technology 🌟
  • Grant Recipient for National & International Research Projects 💰

Publication Top Notes:

A-D-A small molecules featuring multi-fused rings and fluorinated benzothiadiazole for solution-processed organic field-effect transistors

Formation and annihilation of point defects in SiO2 glass during neutron irradiation and annealing

Bipolar AlGaN Ultraviolet Photodetector for Neuromorphic Computing Applications

High-Performance Flexible PbS Nanofilm Wavelength Sensor with Detection Region Ranging from DUV to NIR

Guiding uniform zinc ion flux with 18-Crown-6 additives for highly reversible Zn metal anodes

Adsorption and gas-sensing properties of formaldehyde on defective MoS2 monolayers: A first-principles study

Dielectric ultracapacitors based on columnar nano-grained ferroelectric oxide films with gradient phases along the growth direction

 

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiangmin Hu | Optical Sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiangmin Hu | Optical Sensing Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiangmin Hu, Dalian University of Technology, China

Dr. Xiangmin Hu is an Associate Professor at Dalian University of Technology, China, with a strong background in intelligent sensing, optoelectronic devices, and hyperspectral imaging (HSI). He earned his B.S. degree in Applied Physics and M.S. degree in Physics from Beijing Institute of Technology, followed by a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University. His research focuses on combining artificial intelligence with optical research, particularly in HSI technology and systems. Dr. Hu has made significant contributions to the field, including enhancing detection capabilities of nanoscale defects using image processing algorithms, developing innovative spectrometer technology, and applying machine learning to improve quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs). He has published 18 research papers with over 2,000 citations and an H-index of 8. His work has earned him six national patents (four authorized) and several prestigious awards, including the Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China. Prior to his academic career, he worked as an AI algorithm engineer at BYD Company.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Xiangmin Hu is a highly accomplished researcher specializing in intelligent sensing/detection, optoelectronic devices, and hyperspectral imaging (HSI). His multidisciplinary research spans artificial intelligence (AI), materials science, and optoelectronic sensing, making him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Below are key factors supporting his eligibility:

Education:

  • 2009.09 – 2013.06: B.S. degree in Applied Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology.
  • 2013.09 – 2016.03: M.S. degree in Physics, Beijing Institute of Technology.
  • 2018.09 – 2022.06: Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University.

Work Experience:

  • 2016.11 – 2018.01: AI Algorithm Engineer, BYD Company.
  • 2022.07 – 2024.09: Post-doctoral Researcher, Beijing Institute of Technology.
  • 2024.09 – Present: Associate Professor, Dalian University of Technology.

Publication top Notes:

Miniature spectrometer based on graded bandgap perovskite filter

Machine Learning Correlating Photovoltaics and Electroluminescence of Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes

Ligand Exchange-Induced Shape Transformation of CsPbBr3 Nanocrystals Boosts the Efficiency of Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes

The warming-up effects of quantum-dot light emitting diodes: A reversible stability issue related to shell traps

Machine Learning Assisted Stability Analysis of Blue Quantum Dot Light-Emitting Diodes