Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Awardย 

Dr. Shijing Luo, Sichuan University, China

Dr. Shijing Luo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at Sichuan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, where he conducted pioneering research under the supervision of Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung, supported by a prestigious postgraduate scholarship. He also earned his Masterโ€™s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, both in the field of Material Science and Engineering. Dr. Luo’s research focuses on advanced energy conversion and storage technologies, including fuel cells, metal-air and metal-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries, flow batteries, and microfluidic systems. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Energy, and the Journal of Power Sources, with impactful studies on microfluidic fuel cells and flexible paper-based energy devices. In addition to his research, Dr. Luo has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, having designed and taught various engineering courses, mentored students, and earned a Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Shijing Luo โ€“ Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijing Luo, Assistant Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, is a dynamic and forward-thinking researcher whose contributions to energy conversion and storage technologies have earned international recognition. With strong academic foundations and impactful research output, Dr. Luo exemplifies the qualities of a high-potential early-career researcher.

๐ŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong SAR ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ
    2020/04 โ€“ 2024/03
    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Supervisor: Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung
    ๐Ÿ… Received Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Masterโ€™s in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Pittsburgh (Upitt), Pittsburgh, PA, USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    2014/08 โ€“ 2016/04
    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Supervisor: Prof. Qing-Ming Wang
    ๐Ÿ’ฐ Received Research Assistant Financial Aid

  • Bachelorโ€™s in Materials Science and Engineering
    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    2010/08 โ€“ 2014/06
    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Supervisor: Prof. Hongyuan Fang

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor
    Department of Material Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, China ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
    ๐Ÿ“ž Tel: 13410770579
    ๐Ÿ“ง Email: luosj@connect.hku.hk

  • Teaching Experience
    ๐Ÿงช Courses Taught:

    • Statics & Mechanics of Materials

    • Structures of Crystals and Diffraction

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Experimental Design
      ๐Ÿ“š Designed lectures, assignments, and exams
      ๐Ÿ“ Reviewed and graded coursework
      ๐ŸŽ“ Mentored 2 Masterโ€™s students and 1 undergraduate

๐Ÿงช Research Interests

  • โšก Energy Conversion & Storage

    • Fuel cells

    • Metal-air batteries

    • Metal-ion and rechargeable batteries

    • Flow batteries

    • Microfluidics

๐Ÿ† Achievements & Honors

  • ๐Ÿ“œ Postgraduate Scholarship from HKU

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Research Assistant Financial Aid at Upitt

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Publicationย Top Notes:

Investigation of electrode scaling-up strategies for paper-based microfluidic fuel cells

Computational modeling studies on microfluidic fuel cell: A prospective review

Paper-based aqueous Al ion battery with water-in-salt electrolyte

Solid-state Al-air battery with an ethanol gel electrolyte

Next-generation magnesium-ion batteries: The quasi-solid-state approach to multivalent metal ion storage

Rechargeable Zn-air batteries: Recent trends and future perspectives

A printed paper-based Zn-air/Ag hybrid battery with switchable working modes

Prof. Lianwei Chen | Wireless Energy Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lianwei Chen | Wireless Energy Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lianwei Chen, Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Lianwei Chen is a distinguished professor at the Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in laser micro/nano-processing and optical vector fields. With over 30 publications in top-tier journals, including Science Advances and Applied Physics Reviews, and a recipient of the prestigious Wang Gungwu Medal for his outstanding Ph.D. thesis, Lianwei has made significant contributions to spatial-temporal optical field manipulation and quantum imaging experiments. His innovative approach extends beyond academia; as a co-founder of two successful spin-offs, he has transformed research into commercial products, earning recognition for his work in technology commercialization. Lianwei holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore, where he also received first-class honors during his Bachelorโ€™s degree. His expertise and leadership in the field are further exemplified through his involvement with professional associations such as the Optical Society of America and the International Society for Optics and Photonics.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Lianwei Chen is a leading expert in laser micro/nano-processing and optical vector field manipulation. His innovative research aims at developing advanced laser fabrication techniques for micro- and nano-structures, coupled with optical imaging to enhance processed samples. With over 30 publications in prestigious journals such as Science Advances and Applied Physics Reviews, along with a book chapter and numerous invited talks, Dr. Chen has established himself as a prominent figure in the optics community. He has also been recognized with an award from a Nature Series Journal, underscoring his impactful contributions.

Education ๐ŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Engineering Science
    National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
    Duration: Aug. 2015 โ€“ Dec. 2019
    Scholarship: NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
    Supervisor: Prof. Hong Minghui

  • Bachelor (Hon.) in Engineering Science
    National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
    Duration: Aug. 2010 โ€“ Feb. 2015
    Honors: First Class Honor, Ranking 1st in specialization

  • Exchange Program
    University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
    Duration: Jan. 2013 โ€“ Apr. 2013
    Award: NUS-UBC Lee Foundation Student Exchange Award

Work Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Professor
    Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
    Duration: July 2022 โ€“ Present
    Focus: Spatial-temporal optical field manipulation

  • Research Fellow
    National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
    Duration: July 2019 โ€“ June 2022
    Focus: Quantum imaging experiments

  • Assistant Manager
    Light: Science & Application (Nature Publishing Group)
    Duration: Aug. 2016 โ€“ Dec. 2017

  • Staff
    Optoelectronics Advances (IOE, Chinese Academy of Science)
    Duration: Dec. 2017 โ€“ Dec. 2019

  • Lab Work History

    • NUS Optical Science & Engineering Center (2017-2019)
    • NUS Laser Microprocessing Lab (2014-2017)
    • Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), A*STAR (May โ€“ Aug. 2012)
    • Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR (May โ€“ Aug. 2013)

Achievements ๐ŸŒŸ

  • 30+ Publications in top-tier journals (e.g., Science Advances, Applied Physics Reviews)
  • Co-founder of two spin-offs with over 20 staff
  • First-inventor patents licensed and globally launched products
  • Invited to publish on technology commercialization in iScience journal, Cell Press

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†

  • National Level Youth Talent Project, China (2023)
    One of four recipients nationwide
  • Wang Gungwu Medal and Prize (2020)
    Top PhD thesis in Natural Science, NUS
  • Third Prize, Rising Star of Light (2018)
    Nature Publishing Group
  • Shortlisted for Design of the Year (2018)
    President’s Design Award, Singapore
  • Top 10 Ideas (University Category, 2014)
    Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (2014)
    NUS
  • Invited Scholar (2011)
    World Leadership Conference, Singapore

Publicationย Top Notes:

Vectorial-Optics-Enabled Multi-View Non-Line-Of-Sight Imaging with High Signal-To-Noise Ratio

A Miniature Meta-Optical System for Reconfigurable Wide-Angle Imaging and Polarization-Spectral Detection

Global Selection Rules and Giant Enhanced Harmonic Generations in LiNbO3ย Nonlinear Meta-Optics

 

Dr. Saeideh Pahlavan | Wireless Charging Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Saeideh Pahlavan | Wireless Charging Award | Best Researcher Awardย 

Dr. Saeideh Pahlavan, imse csic, Spain

Saeideh Pahlavan received her BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Electronic Engineering with a focus on Wireless Power Telemetry Circuits from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, in 2013, 2015, and 2022, respectively. Her doctoral research involved analog implementations of wireless power transfer systems for bio-implants and deep brain stimulation. During her academic tenure, she was affiliated with the Analogue IC Design Lab at the University of Tehran and undertook a research visit to TU Delft in 2020, where she worked on low-power wearable IoT modules for health monitoring. Currently, she serves as an Associate Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Sevilla Microelectronics Institute (IMSE-CNM), Spanish Research Council (CSIC), focusing on mixed-mode ASIC design for spiking neural networks and neuromorphic learning. Her research includes electronic circuit design, real-time vision sensing, and wireless power transmission. Pahlavan has authored numerous high-impact journal articles and has been recognized for her achievements with awards and conference invitations. Her work in international projects, such as CROSSBRAIN, highlights her expertise in advanced nanomaterials and neuromorphic engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Based on the detailed information provided, Saeideh Pahlavan appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award

Education ๐ŸŽ“:

  • BSc, MSc, and PhD in Electronic Engineering, specializing in Wireless Power Telemetry Circuits from the University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran (2013, 2015, 2022).

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ”ฌ:

  • Associate Post-Doctoral Researcher at Sevilla Microelectronics Institute (IMSE-CNM), Spanish Research Council (CSIC) (2023-Current): Focus on mixed-mode ASIC design for Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) and neuromorphic learning techniques for seizure detection. ๐Ÿ“Š
  • Researcher at Tehran University IC LAB (2018-2022): Involved in designing wireless power and data telemetry systems for medical applications. ๐Ÿ’ก
  • Visiting Student at TU Delft, Netherlands (2020): Worked on low-power wearable IoT modules for health monitoring. ๐ŸŒ
  • IC Design Researcher at Shahed University, Tehran (2014-2017): Specialized in RF and analog IC design. ๐Ÿ“ˆ
  • R&D and Project Manager at Huawei and IRIB (2016-2020): Focused on microwave design, telecommunication projects, and broadcasting technology. ๐Ÿ“ก
  • R&D at Shariati Robotic Team (2012-2013): Designed and developed a robotic arm and won second place in Tehran robotics competition. ๐Ÿค–

Research Interests ๐Ÿง :

  • Analog and mixed-mode electronic circuit design
  • Wireless power transmission
  • Bio-implantable and wearable devices
  • Neuromorphic engineering and processing chips

Research Projects ๐Ÿ”:

  • CROSSBRAIN: Distributed and federated cross-modality actuation (EU project) (2022-2026).
  • Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Iranian Commission of Science (2016-2022).
  • Low Power Wearable Health Monitor Device: TU Delft (2020).
  • Design of ALL Digital PLL: Iranian Commission of Science (2012-2015).
  • ARM Lift Robot Development: Iranian Commission of Science (2011-2012).

Teaching Experience ๐Ÿซ:

  • Courses in Experimental Techniques in Electronics, Analog and Digital Integrated Circuits, Sensors and Signal Processing, and more at University of Tehran and other institutions.

Achievements ๐Ÿ†:

  • Ranked top in BSc and MSc with highest GPA.
  • Second place in Tehran Robotics Competition (2011).
  • Keynote Speaker at the 5G Telecommunication and Broadcast Asia Conference (2016).

Publication top Notes:

 

Rotation-Tolerant Wireless Power Transmission Scheme with Smart Positioning for Cognitive Research on Moving Animals

Maze-Based Scalable Wireless Power Transmission Experimental Arena for Freely Moving Small Animals Applications

The sensitivity enhancement of TiO2-based VOCs sensor decorated by gold at room temperature

Star-Shaped Coils in the Transmitter Array for Receiver Rotation Tolerance in Free-Moving Wireless Power Transfer Applications

Investigating Organic Vapor Sensing Properties of Composite Carbon Nanotube-Zinc Oxide Nanowire

Using Overlapped Resonators in Wireless Power Transfer for Uniform Electromagnetic Field and Removing Blank Spots in Free Moving Applications