Assist. Prof. Dr. Lechen Li | Signal Processing | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Lechen Li, Hohai University, China

Lechen Li is an Assistant Professor at the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, China. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Columbia University in 2023, where his research focused on smart grid development, data-driven system control, and computational structural dynamics. Prior to that, he earned an M.S. in Data Science from Columbia University, supported by the Robert A.W. and Christine S. Carleton Scholarship, and a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Sichuan University, where he won the First Prize in the Zhou Peiyuan National Mechanics Modeling Contest. His current research spans infrastructure intelligent monitoring, data-driven seepage analysis, computational dynamics, and renewable energy optimization. Dr. Li has presented award-winning work at major international conferences such as the 8th World Conference on Structural Control and Monitoring and has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects involving smart electricity networks and structural health monitoring.

Professional Profile:

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🏅 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lechen Li is a highly promising and accomplished early-career researcher whose interdisciplinary work spans Engineering Mechanics, Data Science, and Infrastructure Monitoring. His exceptional academic background, innovative research in intelligent structural control, and impactful contributions to renewable energy systems make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics
Columbia University, USA (09/2019 – 06/2023)
🔍 Research: Smart Grid, Structural Dynamics, Signal Processing
📊 GPA: 3.889/4.0
M.S. in Data Science
Columbia University, USA (09/2018 – 08/2019)
💡 Focus: Neural Networks, Dynamical Systems
📚 Robert A.W. and Christine S. Carleton Scholarship
📊 GPA: 3.917/4.0
B.S. in Engineering Mechanics
Sichuan University, China (09/2014 – 06/2018)
🧠 Strong foundation in Mechanics & Modelling
📊 GPA: 3.6/4.0
🥇 First Prize in Zhou Peiyuan National Mechanics Modeling Contest (2017)
🏅 First Prize Scholarship (Twice between 2014–2016)

🧑‍🏫 Current Position

Assistant Professor
College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, China (06/2023 – Present)
🌊 Research: Infrastructure Intelligent Monitoring, Seepage Control, Computational Dynamics, Renewable Energy.

🧪 Research & Projects

Structural Control & Health Monitoring
Columbia University (2021 – 2023)
🤖 Developed a Generalized Auto-Encoder (GAE) for damage detection
🎙️ Presented at 8WCSCM, awarded Best Conference Paper (2022) 🏆
Smart Grid for Residential Buildings
Columbia University (2019 – 2020)
⚡ Built ConvLSTM neural network for intelligent load control
📈 Improved forecasting accuracy by 16%

💼 Industry Experience

Data Research Analyst
CICT, Colombo, Sri Lanka (12/2017 – 03/2018)
🚢 Applied ML for port logistics & road paving optimization
🔁 Designed reinforcement learning system for transportation planning
CAE Analyst
National Institute of Water, Energy & Transportation, China (06/2016 – 08/2016)
🏗️ Simulated pile-soil stress using XFEM
🔍 Assessed 70% lateral pressure effects on platform-supported pile groups

🏅 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🥇 Best Conference Paper Award, 8WCSCM (2022)
📚 Robert A.W. and Christine S. Carleton Scholarship (2018)
🧠 First Prize, Zhou Peiyuan National Mechanics Modeling Contest (2017)
🎖️ Sichuan University First Prize Scholarship (2014–2016, twice)

Publication Top Notes:

Experimental Study on Dynamic Characteristics of Coarse-Grained Materials and Its Application on Numerical Analysis for Permanent Deformation of Rockfll Dams

Dr. Kalindi Shinde, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology,Surat, India

Dr. Kalindi Shinde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Mumbai Educational Trust’s Bhujbal Knowledge City Institute of Engineering in Nasik, India. She earned her PhD from the Department of Electronics at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) in Surat. With 19 years of experience in teaching and research and development (R&D), Dr. Shinde has contributed significantly to various projects in antenna design, microstrip filter design, and fiber optic links at the Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Observatory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India. Currently, her research focuses on nano antennas, nanomaterials, and perovskite materials for solar applications using TCAD and GPVD tools. Dr. Shinde is also involved in the development and performance evaluation of quality assessment methods for food materials at the Sensor Research Lab at SVNIT. Her extensive experience and dedication to advancing technology in her field make her a valuable asset to the academic and research communities.

Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Kalindi Shinde’s broad expertise across antenna design, nano-material research, and sensor technology, combined with her vast experience and active participation in high-impact projects, makes her an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her commitment to applying research to industry, specifically in fields like terahertz communications and food quality sensors, adds immense value to her profile. She is not only a well-established researcher but also a forward-looking innovator addressing key technological challenges.

Work Experience

Assistant Professor
Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Mumbai Educational Trust’s Bhujbal Knowledge City, Institute of Engineering, Nasik, India
[Month, Year] – Present

Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in electronics and telecommunication engineering.
Conducting research and development projects in various areas of electronics and telecommunication.

Research & Development Engineer
Various Projects (e.g., Antenna Designing, Microstrip Filter Designing, Fiber Optic Link)
Giant Meterwave Radio Telescope (GMRT) Observatory, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), India
[Month, Year] – [Month, Year]

Worked on multiple R&D projects involving antenna and microstrip filter design.
Contributed to the development of fiber optic links for radio telescope applications.

Current Research Focus

Nano antenna, Nano materials, and Perovskite materials for solar applications using TCAD and GPVD tools.
Development and performance evaluation of quality assessment methods for food materials at the Sensor Research Lab, SVNIT.