Yi He | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yi He | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor Huazhong University of Science and Technology China

Yi He (b. February 27, 1987) is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China. His expertise spans sustainable design, digital architecture, and practical architectural design, blending academic research with practical innovation. 📐🏙️

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Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (2020) – Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
  • Master of Science in Sustainable & Environmental Design (2014) – Chinese University of Hong Kong, China.
  • Master of Architecture (2013) – Wuhan University of Technology, China.
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture (2010) – Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China.
  • Bachelor of Science in Opto-Information Science and Technology (2010) – Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China.

Professional Experience 🏢

  • Associate Professor (2023–Present): Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (2021–2023): Tsinghua University, Beijing.
  • Research Assistant & Tutor (2016–2020): Victoria University of Wellington.
  • Architect & Engineer (2014–2016): Changjiang Institute of Survey, Planning, Design, and Research, Wuhan.

Research Interests 🔬

Yi He’s research focuses on:

  1. Sustainable Design: Daylight analysis, BIPV systems, and CFD simulation.
  2. Digital Architecture: Parametric design and digital fabrication.
  3. Practical Architecture: Merging computational tools with hands-on design strategies.

Awards 🏆

  • 2nd Class Prize, 6th BIM Design Competition (2018).
  • Green Design in BIM Application Award, Creative Cup (2016).
  • ISAIA Academic Session Award (2016).
  • Multiple scholarships and accolades for BIM design and modeling excellence.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

He Y., et al. Hybrid Framework for Rapid Evaluation of Wind Environment around Buildings. Sustainable Cities and Society, 2021. DOI.

He Y., et al. Analysis of Energy Efficient Buildings using Data Mining. Energy and Buildings, 2022. DOI.

He Y., et al. Ventilation Performance Enhanced by Roof Window Design. Building and Environment, 2022. DOI.

He Y., et al. Novel Methodology for Architectural Wind Studies. Building Simulation, 2019. DOI.

Guo H., et al. Data-mining Framework for Morphological Parameters Influence on Wind Velocity. Heliyon, 2024. DOI.

Pranami Abeywickrama | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Pranami Abeywickrama | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Researcher Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences China

Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama is a distinguished mycologist and plant pathologist specializing in fungal taxonomy and phylogeny. Currently, she is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China. With extensive international research experience and over 29 SCI publications, she has made significant contributions to fungal biodiversity and plant disease studies.

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Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences
    Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2023)
    Dissertation: Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Fungi Associated with Woody Hosts and Other Herbaceous Plants in Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems.
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors)
    University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2015)
    Specialized in Agricultural Biology-Plant Pathology.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2023–Present).
  • Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China (2017–2019).
  • Mentor, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand (2019–2023).
  • Laboratory Demonstrator, Department of Agricultural Biology, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka (2016).

Dr. Abeywickrama has held leadership roles, including Vice Director of the Second Batch Postdoctoral Forum in Beijing.

Research Interests 🔬

Her research focuses on fungal taxonomy, phylogeny, and biodiversity. Dr. Abeywickrama also investigates plant-pathogenic fungi, fungal-host interactions, and the application of fungi in agriculture and forestry ecosystems.

Awards 🏆

  • Outstanding Postdoctoral Researcher (2024)
    Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.
  • Outstanding Graduate Student (2018)
    Institute of Plant Protection, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, China.

Publications Top Notes:📚

Dr. Pranami D. Abeywickrama has authored/co-authored numerous influential publications. Below is a selection with links:

Rhizopus arrhizus causing Sunflower head rot (Plant Disease, 2020) – Cited by 89 articles.

Diaporthe manihotia on Camellia sp. (Asian Journal of Mycology, 2020) – Cited by 45 articles.

Campylocarpon fasciculare on Young Grapevines (Pathogens, 2021) – Cited by 37 articles.

Diaporthe species from Italy (Chiang Mai Journal of Science, 2022) – Cited by 25 articles.

Endophytic fungi in green manure crops (Mycosphere, 2023) – Cited by 68 articles.