Xifeng Xie | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xifeng Xie | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Electrical Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, China

Prof. Xifeng Xie is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the same university and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Energy and Power Engineering. Since 2006, he has been actively engaged in academia and industry, with a professorship at Guangxi Vocational College of Water Resources and Electric Power since 2019. His research focuses on battery chargers, power electronic converters, and reactive power compensators. He has published 8 SCI/Scopus-indexed journal articles, authored 2 books, holds 7 patents, and has led several funded research and industry projects. Prof. Xie’s innovations—such as an isolated resonant voltage balancing circuit—have significantly improved system efficiency and reduced operational costs. He is also a reviewer for Hongshui River Magazine and a member of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering.

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🏛️ Institution & Designation:

Professor, School of Electrical Engineering
Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China

🎓 Academic Background:

Prof. Xie earned his B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University in 2002 and 2006. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Energy and Power Engineering at the same institution.

👨‍🏫 Professional Journey:

Since 2006, he has served at Guangxi Vocational College of Water Resources and Electric Power and became a full professor in 2019.

⚡ Research Areas:

His research focuses on:

  • 🔋 Battery chargers

  • 🔌 Power electronic converters

  • ⚙️ Reactive power compensators

🧠 Key Contributions:

He has developed an isolated resonant voltage balancing circuit and dead-time compensation strategy, leading to:

  • 🔽 Current unbalance reduced to 2.6%

  • ⚡ Power factor improved to 0.997

  • 🚀 Efficiency increased to 98.2%

  • 💰 Reduced component count and system costs

📊 Research & Innovation:

  • 🧪 Research Projects: 3 completed/ongoing

  • 🏭 Industry Projects: 5

  • 📖 Books Published: 2 (ISBN)

  • 🧾 Patents: 7 (published/under process)

  • 📚 Journals (SCI/Scopus): 8

  • ✍️ Editorial Role: Reviewer, Hongshui River Magazine

🌐 Collaborations & Memberships:

  • 🤝 Collaborator with the National Natural Science Foundation of China

  • 🎓 Distinguished Scholar Program of Guangxi Higher Education Institutions

  • 🔧 Member, Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering

Publication Top Notes:

  1. The Constant Power Transmission Control for Suppressing DC-Link Voltage Ripple Effect of Single-Phase AC–DC–AC Converter
    IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, August 2025.
    DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2025.3556470
    Authors: Minyang Zou, Linghui Meng, Jianglin Nie, Jiajin Li, Linzhe Li, Xiao Lv, Cheng Zhang, Xifeng Xie, Zeliang Shu

  2. Predictive Control Method with Conduction Mode Detection to Suppress Input Current Distortion of Three-Level Power Factor Correction
    IET Electric Power Applications, November 2024.
    DOI: 10.1049/elp2.12491
    Authors: Xifeng Xie, Zeliang Shu, Rongxin Chen, Jianghong Yin, Chunxiang Ling

 

Dr. Xiao Fu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiao Fu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Xi`an University Of Science And Technology, China

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Education 🎓

Dr. Xiao Fu is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Xi’an University of Science and Technology. She completed her master’s degree at Nanchang Institute of Technology and her undergraduate studies at Xi’an University of Science and Technology. Throughout her academic career, she has demonstrated exceptional dedication to research and scientific discovery.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Fu has made significant contributions to the field of bio-cement applications for sand stabilization. Her research focuses on enhancing soil mechanical properties using plant-based bio-cement and organic materials. She has published in leading journals, including Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Bioresources & Bioprocessing, collaborating with experts to develop eco-friendly solutions for soil reinforcement.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Dr. Fu is highly skilled in geotechnical testing and analysis, biochemical soil treatment, and multivariate experimental design. Her expertise lies in combining biological and engineering principles to develop sustainable soil stabilization techniques.

Teaching & Mentorship 👨‍🏫

She actively participates in mentorship and academic guidance for postgraduate students, helping them refine their research methodologies. She also delivers guest lectures on soil mechanics and stabilization techniques, fostering knowledge exchange within the academic community.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Dr. Fu has been recognized for her outstanding academic performance, including being a top scorer in her doctoral entrance exams. Her research contributions have received acclaim for their innovation and impact in geotechnical engineering.

Research Interests 🔍

Her research focuses on sustainable soil improvement, bio-cement applications, and desert sand stabilization. Passionate about pioneering eco-friendly geotechnical solutions, Dr. Fu is dedicated to developing innovative, sustainable technologies for the future of soil engineering.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

“Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Cured Sand Combined with Plant-Based Bio-cement (PBBC) and Organic Materials”

Authors: Xiao Fu, Wan-jun Ye, Gang Yuan, Xue-li Zhang, Rui-yuan Niu

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Citations: Currently, no available citation metrics

“An experimental study on the curing of desert sand using bio-cement”

Authors: Xiao Fu, Wan-jun Ye

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Bioresources and Bioprocessing

Citations: No citation metrics available yet

“Experimental study on the mechanical properties of desert sand improved by the combination of additives and bio-cement”

Authors: Wan-jun Ye, Xiao Fu, Yi Wu, et al.

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering

Citations: No citation data available at this time

“Soybean urease induced calcium carbonate precipitation multivariate experimental study”

Authors: Meng Cui, Xiao Fu, Junjie Zheng, et al.

Publication Year: 2022

Journal: Rock and Soil Mechanics

Citations: No specific citation metrics available

Pedro Crugeira | Biotechnology | Innovator of the Year Achievement Award

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Dr. Pedro Crugeira | Biotechnology | Innovator of the Year Achievement Award

Researcher Polytechnic Institute of Braganca Portugal

Pedro Jorge Louro Crugeira (b. 28 March 1972) is a seasoned biotechnologist with a rich academic and research trajectory spanning biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, and photobiomodulation. With over two decades of experience in academia and industry, he has contributed significantly to sustainable bioprocesses for producing high-value bioactives using photostimulation techniques. He currently serves as a researcher at the Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, where he contributes to the OleaChain Project focused on innovation in the traditional olive grove value chain.

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🎓 Education

Pedro holds a Ph.D. in Biotechnology (2016) and a Master’s in Biotechnology from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), Brazil, and completed a post-doctorate in Biotechnology focusing on photostimulation for bioactive production. He also earned a Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from Instituto Superior de Humanidades e Tecnologia and a Degree in Biotechnological Engineering from Universidade Lusófona, Portugal. Additionally, he specialized in Innovation and Quality at the Portuguese Industrial Association.

🧪 Experience

Pedro has worked across Brazil and Portugal in academic and industrial capacities. He held teaching positions at Salvador University Center (UNICEUSA) and SALVADOR COLLEGE (FACSAL). He is currently a Polytechnic Teacher at both the School of Agriculture and the School of Technology and Management, Polytechnic Institute of Braganca . His prior industrial roles include being Technical Director at ATOM Scientific and a consultant at GUIRRE Cosmetics Industry, Brazil. He led innovative projects funded by PETROGAL, FAPEX, and COMPETE2030.

🔬 Research Interest

His research spans industrial and environmental biotechnology, bioprocess microbiology, biophotonics, and bioactive production through photostimulation. He is particularly invested in sustainable strategies for utilizing industrial by-products and developing photostimulated microbial biopolymers. He is also engaged in bioremediation, medical biotechnology, and bioproduct engineering for health and environmental applications.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Pedro has been consistently recognized for his contributions to sustainable biotechnology innovation. He was appointed as the Principal Investigator for national and European-funded projects such as INOVOlive and RARISS, under COMPETE2030 and NORTE2020 programs, aimed at value-adding bioresources and improving traceability in agro-industrial systems.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Pedro has authored multiple book chapters and journal articles that reflect his innovative contributions:

📘 Photostimulation Applied to the Production of Biopolymers (Exopolysaccharides), in Progress in Hydrogen Energy, Fuel Cells, Nano-Biotechnology and Advanced Bioactive Compounds, Springer, 2024.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-75984-0_16
Cited by: 2 articles

📘 Exploring Innovative Exogenous Green Stimulus Methods for Boosting Bioprocesses: Electric, Magnetic and Ultrasound Stimulation Techniques, in Trends and Innovations in Energetic Sources, Functional Compounds and Biotechnology, 2023.
Published in the United States
Cited by: 1 article

📘 Surfactant/Alkali Stress Effect in Exopolysaccharide Production by Xanthomonas and Enterobacter Strains, in Functional Properties of Advanced Engineering Materials and Biomolecules, Springer, 2021.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-62226-8_24
Cited by: 3 articles

📘 Effect of Light Stimulation on a Thermo-Cellulolytic Bacterial Consortium Used for the Degradation of Cellulose of Green Coconut Shells, in Emerging Research in Science and Engineering Based on Advanced Experimental and Computational Strategies, Springer, 2020.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-31403-2_8
Cited by: 4 articles

📘 Disclosing the potential of Cupressus leylandii A.B. Jacks & Dallim, Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Aloysia citrodora Paláu, and Melissa officinalis L. hydrosols as eco-friendly antimicrobial agents

📘 Inactivation of Staphylococcus aureus by antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using 1,9-Dimethyl-Methylene Blue: in vitro and in vivo studies

📘 Copper-induced exopolysaccharide production by Lelliottia amnigena strain LABEM

📘 Exploring Innovative Exogenous Green Stimulus Methods for Boosting Bioprocesses: Electric, Magnetic and Ultrasound Stimulation Techniques

Minmin Yang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Minmin Yang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

master Northwestern Polytechnical University China

Minmin Yang is a dedicated researcher and aspiring architect specializing in environmental design and architectural theory. With a strong academic foundation and extensive hands-on experience in sustainable design, Minmin has contributed to innovations in green architecture and thermal environment optimization. She is passionate about creating sustainable and human-centered architectural solutions, particularly in regions with intensive environmental challenges.

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Education 🎓

  • Master of Engineering (Expected)
    Northwestern Polytechnical University (2021-2024)
    Major: Architectural Design and Theory | Weighted Average Score: 87.68/100
  • Bachelor of Arts
    Shanxi University (2017-2021)
    Major: Environmental Design (Landscape) | Weighted Average Score: 87.72/100

Professional Experience 🏢

  • Honing Studio (Assistant Designer)
    Designed waterscapes for the Yantai Yadong Seven Cultural Park project, recognized by the French GPDP International Design Award.
  • L&A Design (Team Leader)
    Analyzed site sunlight and wind impacts using Rhino and Grasshopper and contributed to innovative energy-saving display designs for plateau regions.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Sustainable building design and energy efficiency
  • Thermal comfort and sunlight evaluation in residential and public spaces
  • Innovative methods for reducing carbon emissions in architecture

Awards & Honors 🏆

  • Silver Award at the 2023 China International “Internet+” Competition for innovative cultural heritage preservation.
  • Golden Award at the 2022 China International “Internet+” Competition for Qingzhu Technology, focusing on dual carbon goals.
  • Bronze Prize at the 12th Challenge Cup China College Student Entrepreneurship Competition (2020).

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“An Empirical Study of the Effects of Green Roof on the Outdoor and Indoor Thermal Environment of College Buildings in Winter”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 5 Articles.

“A Case Study on the Design Model of Sunroom in New Rural Houses in West China from the Perspective of Carbon Emission”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 3 Articles.

“Investigation on the Influence of Insolation on Winter Thermal Comfort of Outdoor Activity Space on Campus in a Cold Region of China”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 7 Articles.

“Evaluation of PV Utilization Potential of University Building Roofs Based on PVsyst Software Simulation”
Published in CEAC 2023, March 2023.
Cited by 4 Articles.

“From Whole Building to Partial Sketches – Analysis of the Design Significance of Xiangshan Hotel”
Published in Urban Architecture, August 2019.
Cited by 12 Articles.