Dariusz Obracaj | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Research Excellence Award

Dariusz Obracaj
AGH University of Krakow, Poland
Dariusz Obracaj
Affiliation AGH University of Krakow
Country Poland
Scopus ID 14629217000
Documents 33
Citations 466
h-index 12
Subject Area Engineering
Event International Popular Scientist Awards

The Research Excellence Award recognizes the academic and scientific contributions of Dariusz Obracaj, affiliated with AGH University of Krakow in Poland. His scholarly activities in the field of engineering demonstrate sustained engagement with applied research, technical innovation, and academic publication. The researcher has contributed to peer-reviewed literature indexed in international citation databases, reflecting measurable scholarly impact and interdisciplinary collaboration.[1] The recognition associated with the International Popular Scientist Awards highlights contributions that support scientific advancement, engineering development, and research dissemination within the broader academic community.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of the professional contributions and scholarly achievements of Dariusz Obracaj in the field of engineering. The profile highlights publication metrics, research visibility, interdisciplinary engagement, and scientific productivity documented through indexed databases and institutional recognition. The researcher’s work demonstrates a consistent contribution to engineering-related studies, technical methodologies, and applied scientific inquiry. Citation indicators and publication records suggest active participation in internationally recognized academic communication channels and collaborative research environments.[1]

Keywords

Engineering Research, Scientific Publications, Academic Recognition, Citation Analysis, AGH University of Krakow, Research Excellence Award, Scholarly Contributions, International Popular Scientist Awards, Research Impact, Technical Innovation

Introduction

Engineering research continues to influence industrial modernization, technological advancement, and scientific innovation across multiple disciplines. Academic researchers operating within engineering institutions contribute substantially to the development of theoretical models, applied technologies, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Dariusz Obracaj has maintained scholarly engagement within this context through publication activity and research dissemination associated with AGH University of Krakow. The researcher’s documented academic output and citation performance indicate continued participation in the international scientific community.[1]

The International Popular Scientist Awards recognize individuals whose research activities demonstrate measurable academic value, scientific consistency, and contributions to knowledge dissemination. Such recognition is commonly associated with publication quality, citation visibility, collaborative work, and subject-specific impact within the broader research ecosystem.[2]

Research Profile

Dariusz Obracaj is affiliated with AGH University of Krakow, a recognized institution associated with engineering and technical sciences. The researcher’s Scopus profile identifies a publication record consisting of 33 indexed documents and a citation count exceeding four hundred citations, supported by an h-index of 12.[1] These indicators reflect sustained academic engagement and visibility within engineering-related scientific literature.

Research metrics are commonly used in academic assessment to evaluate scholarly communication, research dissemination, and scientific influence. Citation data and publication consistency provide evidence of continued participation in peer-reviewed scientific activity and collaborative engineering research.[3]

Research Contributions

The research contributions associated with Dariusz Obracaj demonstrate involvement in engineering studies emphasizing technical analysis, methodological refinement, and applied scientific solutions. Scholarly outputs indexed through international academic databases contribute to engineering discourse and support broader technological development initiatives.[1]

These contributions align with contemporary expectations for academic excellence in engineering and technical sciences, where measurable publication outcomes and citation engagement serve as indicators of scholarly relevance.[3]

Publications

The publication record associated with Dariusz Obracaj reflects active participation in peer-reviewed academic communication channels. Indexed engineering publications contribute to citation visibility and support dissemination of technical findings relevant to scientific and industrial communities.[1]

Research Impact

Research impact within engineering disciplines is commonly assessed through publication visibility, citation metrics, collaborative engagement, and contribution to technical advancement. The scholarly indicators associated with Dariusz Obracaj demonstrate a measurable level of academic influence within indexed scientific literature. Citation counts and h-index performance provide evidence of research accessibility and scholarly referencing within engineering-related studies.[1]

The impact of engineering research extends beyond publication metrics by supporting methodological innovation, technical education, industrial applications, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. Such contributions strengthen the scientific profile of research institutions and encourage continued collaboration within the international academic community.[4]

Award Suitability

The academic profile of Dariusz Obracaj demonstrates several characteristics associated with research recognition programs and scholarly distinction awards. These include indexed publication activity, citation-based research visibility, engineering specialization, and continued contribution to scientific dissemination. The documented research metrics support suitability for recognition within the International Popular Scientist Awards framework.[2]

Conclusion

Dariusz Obracaj’s academic profile reflects sustained participation in engineering research through peer-reviewed publications, measurable citation performance, and scholarly dissemination activities associated with AGH University of Krakow. The researcher’s documented contributions demonstrate engagement with technical inquiry, collaborative research, and scientific communication within internationally recognized academic platforms. The combination of publication metrics, citation indicators, and institutional affiliation supports recognition within the context of the International Popular Scientist Awards and highlights continued involvement in engineering-related scientific advancement.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dariusz Obracaj, Author ID 14629217000. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=14629217000
  2. International Popular Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Academic recognition and scientific achievement awards.
    https://popularscientist.com/

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Professor of Electrical Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, China

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Profile:

🏛️ 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