Prof Dr. Chia-Yen Lee | Environmental Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Chia-Yen Lee | Environmental Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. Chia-Yen Lee, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

Prof. Chia-Yen Lee is a distinguished academic in the field of Mechanical Engineering with a focus on micro-sensors, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), HVAC systems, and indoor environment monitoring. He completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering at National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 1991 and 1993, respectively. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan, in 2004. Prof. Lee has held significant academic positions at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), where he served as a Professor from August 2010 to July 2021 and as a Distinguished Professor from August 2018. Prior to his tenure at NPUST, he was an Associate Professor at Da-Yeh University and a Visiting Scholar at the California Institute of Technology in 2007. His professional career also includes roles in industry as a Section Head at DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc., and senior engineering positions at TECO Electric and Machinery Co., Ltd.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

  • Professor Lee’s research expertise includes micro-sensors, MEMS technology, and indoor environment monitoring. His recent work involves the development of infrared sensors based on ZnO thin films, MEMS-based pyroelectric infrared sensors, and Hall sensor arrays for magnetic field mapping.

Education:

🎓 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (1987-1991)

🎓 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan (1991-1993)

🎓 Ph.D. in Engineering Science
Department of Engineering Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan (2001-2004)

Professional History:

👨‍🏫 Distinguished Professor
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Aug 2018 – Jul 2021)

👨‍🏫 Professor
Department of Materials Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Aug 2010 – Jul 2018)

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor
Department of Materials Engineering, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (Aug 2008 – Jul 2010)

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Taiwan (Aug 2007 – Jul 2008)

🌍 Visiting Scholar
Department of Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, CA, U.S.A. (Jul 2007 – Aug 2007)

👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Taiwan (Aug 2004 – Jul 2007)

Publication top Notes:

Positioning System of Infrared Sensors Based on ZnO Thin Film

Positioning System of Infrared Sensors Based on ZnO Thin Film

Effect of Substrate-Thickness on Voltage Responsivity of MEMS-Based ZnO Pyroelectric Infrared Sensors

Design and Application of MEMS-Based Hall Sensor Array for Magnetic Field Mapping

Dr. DAVIDE BRIVIO | Electronic Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. DAVIDE BRIVIO | Electronic Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. DAVIDE BRIVIO, BWH, United States

Dr. Davide Brivio is an accomplished physicist specializing in radiation oncology physics. Born in Carate Brianza (MB), Italy, he embarked on his academic journey at the Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), where he earned his B.Sc. in Physics in 2006, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics in 2008 under the guidance of advisors Nicola Piovella and Robin Kaiser. He further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Physics in 2012, mentored by Dr. Cialdi Simone. After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Brivio pursued postdoctoral training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, where he served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology Physics from 2013 to 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Piotr Zygmanski. His dedication to the field led him to complete a Medical Physics Residency in Radiation Oncology Physics from 2019 to 2022, directed by Dr. Yulia Lyatskaya, with Dr. Zygmanski as his research advisor.

 

Professional Profile:

 

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Davide Brivio has an extensive and impressive academic and professional background, which makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award at the Faculty of Medicine of Harvard University. Below are the key points that highlight his qualifications:

Education:

  • 2006: B.Sc. Physics, Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy
  • 2008: M.Sc. Physics (Advisors: Nicola Piovella, Robin Kaiser), Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy
  • 2012: Ph.D. Physics (Advisor: Dr. Cialdi Simone), Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy

Postdoctoral Training:

  • 2013-2019: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology Physics (Advisor: Dr. Piotr Zygmanski), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
  • 2019-2022: Medical Physics Resident in Radiation Oncology Physics (Director: Dr. Yulia Lyatskaya, Research Advisor: Dr. Piotr Zygmanski), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Faculty Academic Appointments:

  • 07/2022-present: Instructor in Radiation Oncology (Physics), Harvard Medical School

Appointments at Hospitals/Affiliated Institutions:

  • 07/2022-present: Clinical Physicist in Radiation Oncology (Physics), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Major Administrative Leadership Positions:

  • 2021-2022: Senior Resident, Medical Physics Residency (year-round), Harvard Medical School

Committee Service:

  • National:
    • 2022-present: Invited Abstract Evaluation Committee for AAPM Annual Meeting, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
    • 2023-present: Physics PhD Steering Committee, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy (Milan University)
  • Local:
    • 2024: MGB Technology Evaluation Committee, MGB
    • 2024: Master Thesis Committee, UML

Professional Societies:

  • 2015-present: Member, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
  • 2015-present: Member, New England Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine
  • 2019-2023: Member, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
  • 2023-present: Member, American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)

Editorial Activities:

  • Ad hoc Reviewer for:
    • Medical Physics
    • Physics in Medicine and Biology
    • International Journal of Radiation OncologyBiologyPhysics
    • Physica Medica
    • Radiation Research

Publication top Notes:

Remote sensing of high energy particle currents (HEC): towards HEC radiography

X-ray Induced Electric Currents in Anodized Ta2O5: Towards a Large-Area Thin-Film Sensor

Radioactive source localization employing resistive electrode array (REA) detector

Resistive electrode array (REA) for radiotherapy beam monitoring and quality assurance

Remote sensing array (RSA) for linac beam monitoring

Gold nanoparticle detection and quantification in therapeutic MV beams via pair production

Mr. Yi Sun | Sensor Fabrication | Excellence in Innovation

Mr. Yi Sun | Sensor Fabrication | Excellence in Innovation 

Mr. Yi Sun, Dalian Jiaotong University, China

Yi Sun is a Master of Science student in Mechanical Engineering, currently participating in a joint training program between Tsinghua University and Dalian Jiaotong University. His research focuses on the conversion relationships between thermal, mechanical, and electrical energy at the nanoscale. Yi has conducted dynamic response observations of thin-film thermocouples and developed mathematical models for heat transfer, leading to publications as the first author in notable journals. His work includes significant projects at the Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Sensors and Actuators and the State Key Laboratory of Tribology, where he explores advanced topics such as thin-film thermocouple performance and tribological behavior in specialized atmospheres. Yi’s contributions are marked by his strong analytical skills and innovative approach to sensor technology and thermal dynamics.

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Education:

  • Tsinghua University & Dalian Jiaotong University (M.E., 2022 – Present) 🎓
  • Dalian Jiaotong University (B.E., 2018 – 2022) 🎓
Research Interests:
Yi is passionate about nanoscale energy conversions and has conducted advanced research on thin-film thermocouples, contributing valuable insights into dynamic calibration and heat transfer. 🔍⚙️

Work Experience:

  1. Provincial Key Laboratory of Modern Sensors and Actuators, Dalian Jiaotong University
    Position: Researcher
    Duration: June 2023 – January 2024
    Responsibilities:

    • Studied the mechanism of large creep adhesion in wheel-rail braking at 400 km/h.
    • Contributed to the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSFC) projects on the effect of multi-component doped solid solution alloy on thin-film thermocouple performance and the design of transparent conductive oxide molecular-like structural units.
  2. State Key Laboratory of Tribology, Tsinghua University
    Position: Researcher
    Duration: January 2024 – Present
    Responsibilities:

    • Conducting research on the tribological behavior of foil bearings in non-oxidizing atmospheres.
  3. Dalian Jiaotong University
    Position: Master’s Student Researcher
    Duration: 2018 – 2022
    Responsibilities:

    • Developed mathematical models for heat transfer and observed dynamic responses of thin-film thermocouples on the nanoscale and nanosecond scale.
    • Published a research paper as the first author on thermoelectric electromotive force oscillation of thin-film thermocouples.

Publication top Notes:

Nanosecond-level second-order characteristics in dynamic calibration of thin film thermocouples by short-pulse laser

Preliminary Investigation of Thermoelectric Electromotive Force Oscillation of NiCr/NiSi Thin Film Thermocouple in Dynamic Calibration