Dr. Guozhang Yan ,Hunan University,China

Guozhang Yan is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Public Administration at Hunan University, specializing in Applied Economics. Previously, he completed another Ph.D. in Science of Law with a focus on Insurance and Social Security at the same institution. His research interests include elderly care, long-term care services, pension finance, and population aging. He has contributed to major projects funded by the National Social Science Fund of China, focusing on policy support systems and long-term care insurance. Guozhang has received multiple awards for academic excellence, including national and provincial scholarships, and is skilled in using various statistical and research software.

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Evaluation for Guozhang Yan’s Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Guozhang Yan’s extensive research on elderly care and pension finance, supported by his dual Ph.D. degrees and involvement in high-impact projects, position him as a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to policy support systems and long-term care insurance, along with his recognition for academic excellence, make him a deserving recipient of this prestigious honor.

🎓Education:

Guozhang Yan is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Economics at the School of Public Administration, Hunan University, China, where he has achieved a GPA of 92.5/100. His core courses include Special Topics on Metric Method and Advanced Econometrics, under the supervision of Prof. Lianyou Li. He also completed a Ph.D. in Science of Law with a focus on Insurance and Social Security at the same university from 2019 to 2023, maintaining a GPA of 92.5/100. His coursework in this program was similar, with a focus on advanced econometrics and metric methods. Additionally, Guozhang holds a Master of Science in Insurance and Social Security from Xiangtan University, China, with a GPA of 83/100, where he studied Theory of Insurance and Research Methods of Social Science. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Weifang University of Science and Technology, China, graduating with a GPA of 4.0/5 and focusing on Marketing, Statistics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics.

🏢Work Experience:

Guozhang Yan has accumulated significant research experience in his field. Since July 2019, he has served as a Research Assistant on a major project funded by the National Social Science Fund of China (SSFC) at Hunan University, where he is responsible for developing policy support systems for elderly care. His work involves constructing policy frameworks, studying multi-subject participation, and providing policy support research. From June 2018 to January 2019, he worked on a project for the Shenzhen Government Development Research Center, focusing on constructing and analyzing long-term care insurance policies and offering policy recommendations for the Shenzhen government. Additionally, from July 2016 to March 2019, he contributed to a Youth Project of SSFC at Hunan University, where he assessed risk factors and coping strategies for new rural social endowment insurance. During this period, he also led a study at Xiangtan University on the health quality of life for rural elderly based on the old-age insurance system, analyzing the system’s impacts and suggesting improvements for local government policies.

🏆Awards:

Guozhang Yan has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout his academic career. He received the National Scholarship for Postgraduates in November 2018 and was honored as an Excellent Graduate of Hunan Province in April 2019. Additionally, he was named an Excellent Graduate of Xiangtan University and a Triple-A Student in September 2019, and he also received the Principal Scholarship of Xiangtan University in April 2019. In September 2020, he was awarded the Ph.D. Scholarship by Hunan University. These accolades highlight his exceptional academic achievements and contributions to his field of study.

Publication Top Notes:

Title: Complementarity or Crowding Out: The Effects of Government-Led Philanthropic Development

Dr. Willer Gomes dos Santos | Space Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Willer Gomes dos Santos, Aeronautics Institute of Technology, Brazil

Willer Gomes dos Santos, a Brazilian national born on January 26, 1985, has established a notable career as a professor and scientist in the field of aerospace engineering. Currently, he is affiliated with the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) in São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil, where he has been serving since June 2018. At ITA, he is part of the Aerospace Systems Department and the ITA Space Center (CEI), and coordinates the E2MoC research group. His main responsibilities include teaching, academic guidance, research, and development in areas such as orbital mechanics, spacecraft control systems, space systems engineering, distributed space systems, space situational awareness, and optimization techniques applied to space systems. He delivers lectures on various subjects, including the conceptual design of space systems, spacecraft dynamics and control, spacecraft formation flying, and spacecraft constellations.

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Educational Background 📚

Willer’s educational journey is both extensive and impressive. He earned his Ph.D. in Space Engineering through a split-site program between the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in Brazil and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Germany. His thesis focused on discrete multiobjective optimization applied to spacecraft actuators. Prior to this, he completed his MSc in Space Engineering at INPE, with a dissertation on aeroassisted maneuvers of spacecraft. His foundational education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Cruzeiro do Sul (UNICSUL) and a Technical education degree in Mechatronics from Escola Técnica Estadual Presidente Vargas (ETE).

Professional Experience 🚀

Since June 2018, Willer has been a professor and scientist at ITA’s Aerospace Systems Department and the ITA Space Center (CEI). He coordinates the E2MoC research group and teaches various courses, including the Conceptual Design of Space Systems and Spacecraft Formation Flying. His research areas encompass orbital mechanics, spacecraft control systems, space situational awareness, and optimization techniques for space systems.

Prior to ITA, he worked as a space engineer at INPE, contributing to the development of models for orbital analysis and satellite propulsion. His early career includes a significant tenure at NSK BRASIL LTDA, where he implemented quality assurance tools and developed novel measuring equipment.

Research and Collaborations 🔬

Willer has also engaged in numerous research collaborations, including a Postdoctoral tenure at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, focusing on spacecraft formation flying, and internships at the University of Modena and Reggio-Emilia in Italy and DLR in Germany. These experiences have enriched his expertise in decentralized control strategies and real-time simulation frameworks.

Complementary Education and Skills 🎓

He has pursued a variety of short courses, enhancing his knowledge in satellite communications, political sciences, and artificial intelligence, among others. His computational skills span multiple programming languages, CAD software, and applications essential for space engineering.

Languages and Personal Interests 🌍

Willer is fluent in Portuguese and English, with intermediate proficiency in German and basic knowledge of Spanish. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys traveling, playing sports, listening to music, reading, and astronomical observation.

Willer Gomes dos Santos’s career reflects a dedication to advancing space engineering through education, research, and international collaboration. His work continues to influence the field, driving innovations in spacecraft technology and space mission design.

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Impact of non-latching booms on a nanosatellite attitude control system

Dr. Guozhang Yan | Space sensor systems | Best Researcher Award