| Dr | Ali | Almaktoof | Cape Peninsula University of Technology | South Africa | Power System Stability & Control | Power Systems | Best Academic Researcher Award | electricalaward.com |
| Assoc. Prof. Dr | Le | Yang | Wuhan Institute of Technology | China | Neuromorphic Engineering | Memristive neuromorphic systems | Best Researcher Award | electricalaward.com |
| Mr | Shengkun | Liao | Tianjin University of Technology and Education | China | Robotics & Autonomous Systems | autonomous charging navigation system | Best Academic Researcher Award | electricalaward.com |
| Assist. Prof. Dr | Xubin | Liu | Central South University | China | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Frequency and Voltage Active Support Technology for New-type Power System | Best Researcher Award | electricalaward.com |