Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chia-Wei Huang | Power System Awards | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chia-Wei Huang | Power System Awards | Best Academic Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chia-Wei Huang, Zhaoqing University, China

Dr. Chia-Wei Huang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Automation Engineering at the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, a position he has held since 2019. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, in 2010. With a strong academic and professional background, Dr. Huang has published 19 scholarly papers, including 15 indexed in prominent international databases such as SCI and EI. His research interests span power electronics, electronic measurement, power system protection, and renewable energy integration. Dr. Huang plays a key role in advancing semiconductor education and industry collaboration in Taiwan. He serves as the Executive Secretary of the Taiwan Semiconductor Measurement Talent Development Association and as a consultant for Rui Jin Technology Co., Ltd. and Jie Chuang Technology Co., Ltd. Additionally, he contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for various network communication certification bodies.

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Best Academic Researcher Award – Dr. Chia-Wei Huang

Dr. Chia-Wei Huang stands out as an exemplary academic and researcher in the field of Electrical and Automation Engineering, with a career marked by innovation, leadership, and scholarly excellence. As an Associate Professor since 2019 in the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, his academic journey and contributions embody the core qualities sought for the Best Academic Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • 🏫 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    📍 National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
    📅 Awarded in 2010

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor
    📍 Department of Electrical and Automation Engineering, School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
    📅 Appointed in 2019

  • 🧠 Executive Secretary
    🏛 Taiwan Semiconductor Measurement Talent Development Association

  • 📋 Reviewer
    🔍 Various network communication certification bodies

  • 💼 Industry Consultant
    🏢 Rui Jin Technology Co., Ltd.
    🏢 Jie Chuang Technology Co., Ltd.

📚 Academic Achievements

  • ✍️ Published 19 Academic Papers

    • 🧾 15 indexed in SCI, EI, and other core databases

    • Notable topics:

      • Power electronics

      • Smart grids

      • Photovoltaic systems

      • ZnSe film growth and deposition

      • CAN-Bus real-time motor control

  • 📘 Courses Taught:

    • ⚡ Power Electronics Technology

    • 📏 Electronic Measurement

    • 🛡 Power System Protection and Relaying

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Recognized as a key talent in semiconductor measurement education by professional associations in Taiwan

  • 🏅 Multiple papers presented at prestigious international conferences (e.g., ICPMMT, SICE, Chinese Control Conference)

  • 🧪 Contributions to ZnSe thin film deposition research, featured in high-impact journals like Vacuum, Thin Solid Films, and Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A

Publication Top Notes:

Optimum growth of ZnSe film by molecular beam deposition

An expert system for three-phase balancing of distribution feeders

Dr. Valentina Janev | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Valentina Janev | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Valentina Janev, The Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Serbia

Dr. Valentina Janev is a Senior Researcher at the Mihajlo Pupin Institute, University of Belgrade, Serbia. She holds a doctorate from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, and completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Janev has led and contributed to numerous scientific projects, both national and European, funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and the European Commission. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, decision support systems, semantic technologies, and the management of complex infrastructures across sectors such as energy, transport, e-government, and healthcare. Dr. Janev has authored over 140 research papers and edited five books in her fields of expertise. She has coordinated international projects such as LAMBDA and SINERGY and contributed to AI-based services and decision-making systems in projects like PLATOON, OMEGA-X, and NEON. Since 2017, Dr. Janev has been serving as an expert and evaluator for the European Commission and has been an IEEE Senior Member since 2022. She has delivered several invited lectures at prestigious international conferences, including keynote addresses at ISIC 2023 and IHIC 2023.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Valentina Janev is an exceptional researcher whose contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence, decision support systems, and semantic technologies make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive experience in both academic research and international collaborations has established her as a leading expert in managing complex infrastructures across sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and e-government.

Education 🎓

  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Work Experience 💼

  • Senior Researcher
    “Mihajlo Pupin” Institute, University of Belgrade, Serbia
    (Since 2003)

    • Lead scientific projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of Serbia.

    • Conducted research and innovation projects funded by the European Commission.

  • Project Manager / Researcher
    European Commission-funded Projects

    • Managed and contributed to over 15 international research projects.

    • Coordinated the LAMBDA Project (2018-2021) and SINERGY Project (2021-2023).

    • Led the development of analytical services and decision support systems in projects like PLATOON, OMEGA-X, NEON, IntelliLung, and EMILI.

Achievements 🏆

  • Published over 140 papers in top international journals (IEEE, Elsevier, Springer).

  • Authored 1 book and edited 4 books in the fields of AI, decision support, and semantic technologies.

  • Led the coordination of major European research projects focused on AI, energy management, and decision support systems.

  • Evaluator & Expert for the European Commission (Since 2017).

Awards & Honors 🎖️

  • IEEE Senior Member (2022)

  • Invited as Keynote Speaker at major international conferences, including ISIC 2023, IHIC 2023, and ACSS 2022.

  • Recognition for significant contributions to AI-based services and complex infrastructure management.

Publication Top Notes:

Validating the Smart Grid Architecture Model for Sustainable Energy Community Implementation: Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons Learned

Framework for Optimizing Neural Network Hyper Parameters for Accurate Wind Production Forecasting

Platform for Efficient Building Operation and Demand Response Flexibility Provision

Technologies and Concepts for the Next-Generation Integrated Energy Services

OMEGA-X: Energy Data Space for improving efficiency of electric power systems leveraging semantic interoperability and AI

Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Innovative eNERGY management

Approach to Energy System Modelling for Supporting Decarbonization Scenarios in Energy Communities

 

Mr. Cheng Zhong | Power Network | Excellence in Research

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Mr. Cheng Zhong | Power Network | Excellence in Research 

Mr. Cheng Zhong, State Grid Corporation of China 

Zhong Cheng, is a Professor-level Senior Engineer and the Director of the State Grid Xiong’an New Area Power Supply Company. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication from Fuzhou University and has extensive expertise in information, communication, sensing, and measurement. He is an active member of multiple technical committees, including the Digital Technology Standards Professional Working Group TC06 of the State Grid Corporation of China and the IEEE PES Power System Communication and Network Security Technical Committee (China). He has received numerous awards, including three second prizes for Scientific and Technological Progress in Hebei Province and multiple national and industry-level honors. Zhong Cheng has led significant research projects, developed national power industry standards, and authored 35 core journal papers, 14 invention patents, one U.S. patent, and four monographs. His contributions to power communication and IoT technologies have made a substantial impact on China’s power grid development.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research

Zhong Cheng is highly suitable for the Research for Excellence in Research award based on his extensive contributions to information and communication technologies, sensing, and measurement, particularly in the power industry. His expertise is demonstrated through his leadership roles in national and international standardization committees, numerous awards for scientific and technological progress, and impactful research publications.

🎓 Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information and Communication
  • Alma Mater: Fuzhou University

💼 Work Experience:

  • Director at State Grid Xiong’an New Area Power Supply Company
  • Professor-level Senior Engineer
  • Key Committee Roles:
    • Member of Digital Technology Standards Professional Working Group TC06 (Information and Communication) of State Grid Corporation of China
    • Director of the Strategic Coordination Working Group of the National Power System Management and Information Exchange Standardization Technical Committee
    • Director of the Power IoT Working Group under the Power Information Standardization Committee
    • Member of the IEEE PES Power System Communication and Network Security Technical Committee (China)
    • Member of the China Electrotechnical Society’s Intelligent Sensing Professional Committee

🏆 Achievements & Contributions:

  • Published Works: 📚

    • 35 papers in core domestic journals
    • 14 invention patents
    • 1 U.S. patent
    • 4 monographs, including:
      • “Detailed Solutions to Power Communication Exercises” (Top 100 National Books)
      • “Power Communication Transmission Simulation Training Textbook – Huawei Edition” (Top 100 National Books)
      • “Detailed Solutions to Data Communication Network Professional Exercises” (Top 100 National Books)
      • “Local Communication Network Technology and Applications for Power IoT”

  • Standard Development: 📜

    • Lead developer of the National Energy Industry Standard:
      • “Technical Guidelines for Lightning Protection and Grounding of Overhead Ground Wire Composite Optical Cable” (DLT 1378-2014)

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • 🏆 Hebei Province Scientific and Technological Progress Awards:
    • 3 Second Prizes
  • ⚡ China Electric Power Scientific and Technological Progress Awards:
    • 2 Third Prizes
  • 🔬 China Electric Power Science and Technology Standards Innovation Awards:
    • 1 Second Prize
  • 🏅 State Grid Corporation Scientific and Technological Progress Award:
    • 1 Second Prize
  • 📜 State Grid Corporation Standard Contribution Award:
    • Second Prize for “Technical Guidelines for Lightning Protection and Grounding of Overhead Ground Wire Composite Optical Cable”

Publication Top Notes:

A Low-Power Communication Strategy for Terminal Sensors in Power Status Monitoring

 

 

 

Prof. Xiongwen Zhao | Power Network Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xiongwen Zhao | Power Network Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Xiongwen Zhao, North China Electric Power University, china

Xiongwen Zhao is a distinguished professor and Chair of Information and Communications Engineering at North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China. With a Ph.D. degree (Hons.) from Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), Espoo, Finland, earned in 2002, Dr. Zhao has had an impactful career spanning both industry and academia. His early work included roles at the China Research Institute of Radiowave Propagation as a Senior Engineer and Director and later as a Senior Researcher and Project Manager at TKK’s Radio Laboratory, where he specialized in multiple input multiple output (MIMO) wireless communications. His expertise further developed through senior specialist roles at Elektrobit Corporation, where he contributed to the European Wireless World Initiative New Radio (WINNER) Project and advanced 4G MIMO channel models. Dr. Zhao has extensive experience with wireless technologies, including WiMAX, wireless mesh networks, and mobile satellite communications.

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Suitability of Xiongwen Zhao for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiongwen Zhao, currently a full Professor at North China Electric Power University, has an impressive academic and professional track record. His extensive experience in wireless communications and next-generation network technologies such as 5G, 6G, and RIS (Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface) in space-air-ground networks underscores his influence in the field. He has a remarkable number of publications (over 310), with 110 of these indexed by SCI and six recognized as highly cited papers in global research databases, establishing him as a top-tier researcher. His recent contributions to C-NOMA-enabled space-air-ground networks, energy-efficient resource allocation for industrial IoT networks, and intelligent reflecting surfaces in high-mobility systems align with cutting-edge research areas, further enhancing his profile.

Education:

  • Ph.D. (Honors), Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), Espoo, Finland, 2002.

Work Experience:

  • Director and Senior Engineer (1992–1998)
    Laboratory of Communications System Engineering, China Research Institute of Radiowave Propagation, Xinxiang, China.
  • Senior Researcher and Project Manager (1999–2004)
    Radio Laboratory, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), Espoo, Finland.

    • Specialized in multiple input multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communications.
  • Senior Specialist (2004–2011)
    EB Wireless Solutions, Elektrobit Corporation, Espoo, Finland.

    • Engaged in the European Wireless World Initiative New Radio (WINNER) Project as a Senior Researcher for 4G MIMO channel models (2004–2007).
    • Worked on WiMAX and wireless mesh networks (2006–2008).
    • Focused on mobile satellite communications for GEO Mobile Radio Interface (GMR)-1 3G, Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite Handhelds (DVB-SH), and antenna performance evaluations (2008–2009).
  • Full Professor and Chair Professor of Information and Communications Engineering
    North China Electric Power University, Beijing, China (Current).

    • Leads projects funded by the National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Chinese industries, focusing on 5G and 6G research, particularly in RIS and space-air-ground communications.

Additional Roles and Honors:

  • Over 310 publications, with 110 SCI-indexed articles and 6 highly cited papers by ESI and Scopus.
  • Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE), and Fellow of the China Institute of Communications.
  • Recipient of multiple awards, including the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Neal Shepherd memorial best propagation paper award (2014), IEEE ISAPE Best Paper Awards (2018, 2021), and IEEE IWCMC Best Paper Award (2019).
  • Serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters and IET Communications. Also an Area Editor for the Chinese Journal of Radio Science, and a Leading/Guest Editor for several SCI journals.

Publication top Notes:

Collaborative Edge Computing and Program Caching With Routing Plan in C-NOMA-Enabled Space-Air-Ground Network

Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation for Space–Air–Ground Integrated Industrial Power Internet of Things Network

Energy-Minimization Resource Allocation for FD-NOMA Enabled Integrated Sensing, Communication, and Computation in PIoT

Intelligent Reflecting Surface Assisted High-Mobile Edge Computing System: Joint Optimization of Computation and Communication

MADRL-Based URLLC-Aware Task Offloading for Air-Ground Vehicular Cooperative Computing Network

Optimal Resource Allocation for AGIN 6G: A Learning-Based Three-Sided Matching Approach