Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | North China Electric Power University | China

Huibin Jia, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering at North China Electric Power University, is a specialist in smart grid communication and intelligent power system technologies whose academic background includes advanced degrees in electronic engineering with a focus on communication systems and data‐driven power applications. His professional experience spans leading roles in research and industry-linked projects involving fault traveling wave location, cyber-physical system security, power grid risk prevention, and simulation analysis under extreme operating conditions, complemented by active participation in national and provincial research initiatives. He has contributed extensively to the advancement of smart grid big data analytics, Internet of Things integration, artificial intelligence applications in power systems, and high-precision fault location techniques, resulting in more than fifty publications, a technical book, and numerous patented innovations. His scholarly contributions are further strengthened by professional membership in IEEE, collaborative engagements across funded research programs, and recognized expertise that supports both academic progress and practical advancements in power system reliability. 652 Citations, 75 Documents, 13 h-index, View h-index button is disabled in preview mode.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Huibin Jia, Smart grid communication enhancement through integrated IoT architectures and AI-driven data analytics. Int. J. Electr. Power Syst., Accepted.


Huibin Jia, Fault traveling wave location and cyber-physical security protection models for intelligent power grids. Electr. Power Syst. Res., In Press.


Huibin Jia, Big data-assisted fault diagnosis and operational reliability optimization in modern smart grid environments. J. Mod. Power Eng., Publication Ongoing.**

Mr. Kamal Deen Moro | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Kamal Deen Moro | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Administration | Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Kamal Deen Moro is a Graduate Research Assistant at Northwestern Polytechnical University, specializing in applied economics with core expertise in development economics, energy and environmental economics, and financial economics. He holds an MSc in Applied Economics with advanced training in econometrics, statistical modeling, and industrial economics, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with strong foundations in microeconomics, quantitative methods, and financial reporting. His professional experience includes supporting research design, conducting literature reviews, analyzing complex datasets, contributing to academic publications, developing grant proposals, and participating in interdisciplinary international projects, complemented by earlier roles in internal auditing, financial administration, and institutional service. His research focuses on renewable energy transitions, environmental sustainability, industrialization dynamics, policy uncertainty, and economic growth, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications that examine green technology deployment, environmental Kuznets relationships, hydropower impacts, and cleaner energy transitions. He has led and contributed to student organizations, coordinated projects, and engaged in community education initiatives. Kamal holds professional certifications in data analysis, visualization, and advanced STATA, with additional proficiency in R, EViews, Excel, and Python. His achievements include academic honors, recognition for outstanding participation in international academic programs, and excellence in mathematics. He is also an active member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, strengthening his professional engagement. His scholarly contributions are reflected in 21 citations, 7 documents, and an h-index of 2, underscoring his growing impact in the fields of applied and environmental economics.

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Featured Publications

Moro K.D.*, Xi J., Fumey M.P., Awuye S.K., Sackitey G.M. Industrialization, energy demand and environmental pollution nexus in MINT economies: Does cleaner energy transition and environmental technology play a mitigating role? J. Environ. Manage., 2025, 376, 124451.

Moro K.D.* Resource dependencies, market concentration, trade barriers and green technology deployment: A comparative analysis of solar, wind, and hydropower installation patterns. Renew. Energy, 2025.