Hongxia Liu | Wide Bandgap Semiconductors | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hongxia Liu | Wide Bandgap Semiconductors | Research Excellence Award

Supervisor | Xidian unniversity | China

Hongxia Liu is a Professor of Microelectronics at Xidian University, specializing in advanced semiconductor device engineering. She holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in microelectronics from North West University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, and Xidian University, respectively. Her professional career encompasses academic leadership, supervision of competitive research projects, and mentorship of graduate researchers in microelectronics and integrated circuit technologies. Her research focuses on advanced CMOS device design, device physics, and the reliability of wide bandgap semiconductor materials, with contributions published extensively in leading international journals. Professor Liu’s work has significantly advanced semiconductor device performance and reliability, and her standing is further demonstrated through academic recognitions, editorial and peer-review service, and active membership in the global microelectronics research community. Her scholarly impact is reflected in 2,912 citations across 431 publications, with an h-index of 23.

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Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Associate Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Yaser Damchi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology, specializing in electrical power engineering with a strong focus on power system protection and reliability. He earned his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in electrical power engineering with advanced specialization in protection systems, relay coordination, and transient analysis. His professional experience includes academic leadership as Head of the Power Department, establishment of a protection and relays digital laboratory, and management and participation in numerous industry-linked power system projects addressing protection design, reliability assessment, and renewable energy integration.  The candidate’s scholarly impact is evidenced by 672 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 24.

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MILP approach for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in interconnected power systems
Y. Damchi, M. Dolatabadi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh – Electric Power Systems Research

Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in a microgrid system using a hybrid particle swarm optimization
Y. Damchi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh, M. Bashir – International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation

Optimal coordination of distance and overcurrent relays considering a non-standard tripping characteristic for distance relays
Y. Damchi, J. Sadeh, H.R. Mashhadi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Reliability-centred maintenance for circuit breakers in transmission networks
M. Abbasghorbani, H.R. Mashhadi, Y. Damchi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Power Electronics Converters | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Power Electronics Converters | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Mazandaran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Dr. Ehsan Akbari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, renowned for his expertise in electrical power engineering, power electronics, and modern energy systems. He holds comprehensive academic qualifications spanning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Electrical Power Engineering with focused specialization in power quality enhancement, converter control, smart grids, and renewable energy integration. His professional career includes extensive teaching, research leadership, and contributions to major projects involving flexible AC transmission systems, multilevel converters, grid-connected converter control, micro-grid stability, reactive power management, and harmonics mitigation using advanced hybrid filtering techniques. A highly productive scholar, he has authored numerous books along with hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and has secured multiple patents that reflect his commitment to advancing power system reliability and intelligent energy technologies. His academic service includes organizing and contributing to program committees of various scientific conferences, mentoring emerging researchers, and participating in collaborative initiatives that translate theoretical advancements into practical engineering solutions. Dr. Akbari has earned several scientific and technological achievement awards, complemented by professional memberships, editorial engagements, and recognized contributions to the global power engineering community. Citations 1,206 by 962 documents, 58 documents, h-index 20.

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Akbari, E.*, Stationary-frame power regulation for controlling grid-connected three-phase modular multilevel converter with low harmonic under unbalanced voltage. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, Flexibility regulation-based economic energy scheduling in multi-microgrids with renewable/non-renewable resource and stationary storage systems considering sustainable computing by hybrid metaheuristic algorithm. Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, Capabilities of battery and compressed air storage in the economic energy scheduling and flexibility regulation of multi-microgrids including non-renewable/renewable units. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Akbari, E.*, An optimized ANFIS framework for online voltage stability margin estimation in power systems using the novel Solifugae-inspired optimization algorithm and partial least squares-based dimensionality reduction. Measurement, 2025.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Flexible AC Transmission Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ehsan Akbari | Flexible AC Transmission Systems | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Department of Electrical Engineering, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Dr. Ehsan Akbari is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Babol, Iran, specializing in electrical power engineering. He earned his B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering from Mazandaran University, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the same field from the Mazandaran University of Science and Technology and Isfahan University of Technology, respectively. With extensive academic and research experience, Dr. Akbari has authored 25 books, published over 395 journal and conference papers, and holds six patents that reflect his innovative work. His research focuses on power quality, flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS), multilevel power electronics converters, smart grids, microgrids, grid-connected converter control, and renewable energy integration. A recognized leader in his field, he has organized and served on program committees for numerous international conferences. Dr. Akbari’s outstanding achievements have earned him multiple provincial awards for scientific and technological advancement. In addition to his research contributions, he actively engages in professional societies, editorial responsibilities, and academic collaborations, contributing significantly to the advancement of modern power and energy systems. His research impact is reflected in 1,145 citations, 57 documents, and an h-index of 20.

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Featured Publications

Ehsan Akbari*, Stationary-frame power regulation for controlling grid-connected three-phase modular multilevel converter with low harmonic under unbalanced voltage. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Ehsan Akbari*, Flexibility regulation-based economic energy scheduling in multi-microgrids with renewable/non-renewable resource and stationary storage systems considering sustainable computing by hybrid metaheuristic algorithm. Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, 2025.

Ehsan Akbari*, Capabilities of battery and compressed air storage in the economic energy scheduling and flexibility regulation of multi-microgrids including non-renewable/renewable units. Scientific Reports, 2025.

Ehsan Akbari*, An optimized ANFIS framework for online voltage stability margin estimation in power systems using the novel Solifugae-inspired optimization algorithm and partial least squares-based dimensionality reduction. Measurement: Journal of the International Measurement Confederation, 2025.

Ehsan Akbari*, High voltage direct current system-based generation and transmission expansion planning considering reactive power management of AC and DC stations. Scientific Reports, 2025.