Prof. Qie Sun | Power System Stability & Control | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Qie Sun | Power System Stability & Control | Research Excellence Award

Director | Shandong University | China

Prof. Qie Sun, Professor and doctoral supervisor at Shandong University and Deputy Dean of the Institute for Advanced Technology, is a leading expert in sustainable energy systems, thermal science, and integrated energy system optimization. He holds a doctorate in Industrial Ecology from the Royal Institute of Technology and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in management from Ocean University of China. His professional experience encompasses academic leadership roles, major interdisciplinary collaborations, and the management of high-impact projects in multi-energy systems, CO₂ capture and utilization, thermal management technologies, and energy storage solutions. He has led and contributed to numerous national and provincial research initiatives and played a key role in the thermal control research of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. His research focuses on integrated energy systems, system flexibility under uncertainty, multi-energy coupling modeling, thermal management for electronics and wearable devices, urban energy systems, and industrial ecology, supported by extensive scholarly output that includes over 140 documents, 5,302 citations, and an h-index of 33. Prof. Sun has received multiple honors, including global top scientist recognitions, best paper awards, outstanding reviewer awards, and teaching excellence distinctions. He serves as Assistant Editor of Advances in Applied Energy, Associate Editor for several prominent journals, reviewer for numerous high-impact publications, and an active member of professional bodies such as IEEE and the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics. Through his editorial leadership, scientific committee roles, and contributions to international conferences, Prof. Sun continues to advance innovation and global scholarship in sustainable energy research.

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Featured Publications

Sun, Q.*, The flexibility of a molten salt thermal energy storage (TES)-integrated coal-fired power plant. Applied Energy, 2025.

Sun, Q.*, Dynamically tunable silica hydrogel windows enabled by hydration state control for enhanced building energy efficiency. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025.

Sun, Q.*, Impact of dust composition on parabolic trough concentrator performance across diverse regions. Solar Energy, 2025.

Sun, Q.*, The review of key furnaces in CaC₂ smelting process under the background of carbon neutrality. Review, 2025.

Sun, Q.*, A thin and lightweight miniature loop heat pipe for cooling mobile electronic devices. Device, 2025.

Prof. Dong Jiang | Energy Storage Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dong Jiang | Energy Storage Systems | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Dong Jiang, a leading scholar at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, is renowned for his expertise in power electronics, advanced motor drives, and electromagnetic interference mitigation. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tsinghua University, where he specialized in high-performance converter design and control. His professional background includes service as a Senior Research Scientist and Engineer at the United Technologies Research Center, along with extensive leadership in major national and international research projects focused on multi-functional inverters, magnetic bearing systems, and high-reliability motor controllers. His research contributions span PWM converter optimization, EMI suppression, active magnetic bearings, and modern motor drive technologies, supported by an extensive publication record that includes numerous IEEE journal articles, conference papers, books, and a substantial portfolio of granted patents. He has earned multiple prestigious awards for scientific innovation, impactful publications, and technological breakthroughs while also contributing significantly to the scholarly community as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Chairman of the IEEE PELS Wuhan Chapter, IET Fellow, and IEEE Senior Member. With more than 6450 citations, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 135, he stands as a highly influential figure in the global power electronics research community.

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Featured Publications

D. Jiang*, F. Wang, Current-ripple prediction for three-phase PWM converters, IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 50(1), 531–538.

D. Jiang*, Z. Shen, F. Wang, Common-mode voltage reduction for paralleled inverters, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 33(5), 3961–3974.

D. Jiang*, Dead-time effect compensation method based on current ripple prediction for voltage-source inverters, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 34(1), 971–983.

D. Jiang*, R. Burgos, F. Wang, D. Boroyevich, Temperature-dependent characteristics of SiC devices: Performance evaluation and loss calculation, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics 27(2), 1013–1024.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saidjon Tavarov | Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saidjon Tavarov | Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | South Ural State University (national research university) | Russia

Dr. Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov, a researcher and faculty member at South Ural State University specializing in power and energy systems, is an expert in electrical load forecasting, distribution network optimization, and energy efficiency. He holds advanced degrees in power engineering with a focus on electrical systems analysis and has previously served at Tajik Technical University, where he contributed to academic instruction, research leadership, and applied energy projects. His professional experience spans modeling urban electrical networks, developing algorithms for consumption management, and improving operational modes of distribution grids, along with leading studies on household energy behavior, uncertainty-based forecasting, and smart-meter-driven control methods. Dr. Tavarov has authored numerous publications in international journals and conferences, covering semiconductor converter modeling, pulse converter efficiency, fuzzy-logic-based forecasting, reliability assessment, and urban grid performance enhancement. His research has supported practical improvements in energy planning, grid stability, and consumption optimization in regions with complex climatic and infrastructural conditions. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions through active editorial and peer-review roles for leading journals, including Energies, Sustainability, Algorithms, Electric Power Components and Systems, and the World Electric Vehicle Journal. His professional standing is further supported by memberships in academic communities and ongoing contributions to international research collaborations, reflecting his commitment to advancing modern electrical engineering and sustainable energy development.

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Featured Publications

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Forecasting average daily and peak electrical load based on monthly consumption data. Electricity, Accepted.

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Model of semiconductor converters for simulating asymmetric loads in autonomous power systems. Int. J. Electr. Comput. Eng., Accepted.

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Improving energy indicators of pulse converters. Indones. J. Electr. Eng. Comput. Sci., Accepted.

Kewei Lin | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Kewei Lin | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology | Taiwan

Dr. Ke-Wei Lin is an Assistant Professor at the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, specializing in hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, and clean transportation technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in System and Naval Mechatronic Engineering, as well as M.S. and B.S. degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, all from National Cheng Kung University. Dr. Lin’s professional experience includes serving as Senior Engineer and Project Leader at the Automotive Research & Testing Center, where he led initiatives in hybrid powertrain development, fuel cell integration, and advanced clean engine technologies, and as Project Manager at Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. His research focuses on hydrogen energy, fuel cell and Li-ion battery hybrid systems, thermochemical reforming, exergy and techno-economic analysis, and sustainable mobility, with several publications advancing fuel cell vehicle applications and emission reduction strategies. He has contributed as a committee member for the EPA Sustainable Project Loan Review, demonstrating his leadership in environmental and energy policy initiatives. Dr. Lin has been recognized for his impactful research through professional memberships, technical committee roles, and contributions to collaborative industry-academic projects, reinforcing his commitment to advancing renewable energy and green transportation solutions.

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Featured Publications

  1. Lin K.W.*, Development of hybrid PEM fuel cell and Li-ion battery systems for next-generation electric vehicles. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2024, Accepted.

  2. Lin K.W.*, Wu H.T., Chen C.Y., Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production via thermochemical reforming of bioethanol. Energy Convers. Manag., 2023, 297, 117454.

  3. Lin K.W.*, Yang M.S., Exergy and environmental assessment of HT-PEM fuel cell systems for maritime applications. Appl. Energy, 2023, 341, 121052.

  4. Lin K.W.*, Liu P.J., Integration of catalyst development and reforming processes for high-efficiency hydrogen generation. Fuel Process. Technol., 2022, 234, 107339.

  5. Lin K.W.*, Chen S.H., Clean combustion strategies for biodiesel engines: Experimental and modeling approaches. Renew. Energy, 2021, 180, 890–902.