Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang, North University of China, China

Dr. Haiyang Wang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Ottawa, Canada, in 2023 under the mentorship of Professor Xiaoyi Bao. His research expertise lies in advanced fiber laser technologies—including random fiber lasers, ultra-narrow linewidth lasers, and mode control—as well as distributed fiber sensing using Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering and micro/nano optical fabrication techniques. Dr. Wang has published 18 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals such as Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, and Optics Express, primarily as first or corresponding author. He has led several national-level research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and is a recipient of the China Scholarship Council Doctoral Fellowship and University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship. Additionally, he serves as Guest Editor for Micromachines and Photonics, and regularly reviews for leading journals in his field.

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Summary of Suitability – Dr. Haiyang Wang for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Haiyang Wang is an emerging leader in the field of optoelectronics, fiber laser technology, and distributed fiber sensing. As an Associate Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China, and a graduate of the University of Ottawa under the mentorship of renowned physicist Prof. Xiaoyi Bao, Dr. Wang brings a strong foundation of global academic training and research excellence.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018–2023)
    University of Ottawa, Canada
    Supervisor: Prof. Xiaoyi Bao

  • M.S. in Physics (2015–2018)
    Northeastern University, China

  • B.Sc. in Physics (2011–2015)
    Shenyang Aerospace University, China

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor (May 2023–Present)
    School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China

  • Ph.D. Researcher (2018–2023)
    University of Ottawa, Canada
    Focus: Random fiber lasers, fiber sensing, nano-fabrication

🏆 Achievements

  • 📚 18 publications in leading journals such as Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, and Optics Express (as first or corresponding author)

  • 🔬 Principal Investigator for projects under the National Natural Science Foundation of China

  • ✍️ Guest Editor for Micromachines and Photonics

  • 🔁 Reviewer for top journals like Optics Letters, Optics Express, and Journal of Lightwave Technology

🎖️ Awards and Honors

  • 🥇 2018 China Scholarship Council Doctoral Fellowship

  • 🎓 2018 University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship

  • 🌟 Selected for the Ministry of Education’s Talent Program (China)

Publication Top Notes:

Extra-broad photonic crystal fiber refractive index sensor based on surface plasmon resonance

CITED:85

Metal oxide-graphene-based quasi-D-shaped optical fiber plasmonic biosensor

CITED:58

Quasi-D-shaped optical fiber plasmonic refractive index sensor

CITED:54

Glucose sensor realized with photonic crystal fiber-based Sagnac interferometer

CITED:47

High sensitivity refractive index sensor based on dual-core photonic crystal fiber with hexagonal lattice

CITED:35

Ultra-short polarization beam splitter based on dual core photonic crystal fiber

CITED:27

Tunable surface plasmon resonance polarization beam splitter based on dual-core photonic crystal fiber with magnetic fluid

CITED:26

 

Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa, North University of China, China

Haiyang Wang is a Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China, and a leading expert in high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology. He heads the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for Science and Technology Innovation and has led over ten national and provincial research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. With more than 30 SCI-indexed publications and an H-index of 15, he holds 9 national and 1 U.S. invention patents as first inventor. His work has earned him prestigious awards, such as the Wang Daheng Optical Award and the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention First Prize. He actively contributes as a reviewer for top-tier journals and national science bodies.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Prof. Pinggang Jia

Prof. Pinggang Jia is exceptionally well-qualified for the Best Researcher Award based on his significant and sustained contributions to high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology and semiconductor physics. As a leading academic at North University of China, he has demonstrated both scientific leadership and innovation through over 20 major research projects, including those funded by national foundations and provincial strategic programs.

🎓 Education & Academic Background

  • Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China

  • Background in optics, photonics, and fiber optic sensing technologies

  • Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (inferred from awards and position—exact degree info not provided)

💼 Work Experience

  • 📍 North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi

    • Currently serves as a Professor

    • Leader of the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for high-temperature fiber optic sensing

    • PI of over 10 major research projects including:

      • 🧪 National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund

      • 🧪 National Major Special Projects

      • 🧪 Shanxi Provincial Key and Foundation Projects

      • 🤝 Industry-based R&D Projects

    • 🧠 Core member in more than 10 additional NSFC projects

🏆 Achievements

  • ✍️ Published 30+ SCI-indexed papers in top journals like:

    • Applied Physics Letters

    • Optics Letters

    • Optics Express

    • Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical

    • IEEE Sensors Journal

  • 📈 H-index: 15

  • 💡 10 Patents (9 Chinese + 1 U.S. Patent as first inventor)

  • 📰 Research featured in Laser Focus World, the leading global laser industry magazine

🎖️ Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Wang Daheng Optical Award (Chinese Optical Society – College Student Award)

  • 🏅 Chongqing Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

  • 🏆 First Prize – Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention (4th author)

🧑‍⚖️ Professional Service

  • 🧾 Reviewer for:

    • Optics Letters, Optics Express, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering

  • 🧑‍🔬 Reviewer for:

    • National Natural Science Foundation of China

    • Ministry of Education Degree Center

    • Shanxi Science and Technology Projects

Publication Top Notes:

Broadband and high-sensitivity ultrasound sensing based on a low-noise random fiber laser with high-Q disordered grating array feedback

Small-scale magnetic soft robotic catheter for in-situ biomechanical force sensing

Wide tunable random fiber laser with sub-kHz narrow linewidth based on a disordered fiber Bragg grating array

Gamma-Ray Irradiation Effects on the Femtosecond Laser-Written Fiber Bragg Gratings

Ultrashort Weak Fiber Bragg Grating-Based High-Sensitivity Optical Fiber Sensor for Low Refractive Index Range

Femtosecond Laser-Inscribed Excessively Tilted Fiber Grating Sensor With CFBG for Simultaneous Measurement of Refractive Index and Temperature

Reflection-Type LPFG Temperature Sensor Based on CFBG Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser

 

Prof. Zhichun Fan | Reflector | Best Sensor Packaging Technology Award

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Prof. Zhichun Fan | Reflector | Best Sensor Packaging Technology Award 

Prof. Zhichun Fan, Jimei University, China

Dr. Zhichun Fan is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the College of Ocean Information Engineering, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian, China. Recognized as a Category C High-Level Talent in Fujian Province and Xiamen City, he earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Technology from Tsinghua University and conducted joint doctoral research in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, supported by the China Scholarship Council. He holds a B.Eng. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering from China Agricultural University, where he was honored as an Excellent Graduate. Dr. Fan’s research focuses on fiber-optic sensing and imaging technologies, with expertise in fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensors, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), and multimode fiber imaging. He has led and participated in numerous national and provincial research projects and has published extensively in high-impact SCI journals and EI-indexed conferences. He holds a PCT international patent and has received awards such as the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Fan welcomes interdisciplinary collaboration and actively mentors students interested in optics, electronic information engineering, and mechanical engineering. Outside academia, he enjoys gaming and fitness, fostering a well-rounded and supportive environment for his students.

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Summary of Suitability

Dr. Zhichun Fan is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Sensor Packaging Technology Award due to his pioneering contributions to fiber-optic sensor integration, hermetic packaging, and structural health monitoring in harsh and high-risk environments. His interdisciplinary expertise spans optics, nuclear systems, signal processing, and materials engineering, making his work both academically rigorous and practically impactful.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Technology
    Tsinghua University, China (2016.09 – 2021.06)

  • Joint Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    University of Pittsburgh, USA (2019.11 – 2020.10, CSC-funded) 🌏

  • B.Eng. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering
    China Agricultural University (2012.09 – 2016.06)
    🏅 Honored as an Excellent Graduate of Beijing & CAU

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor / Master’s Supervisor
    College of Ocean Information Engineering, Jimei University (2021.08 – Present)
    🏫 Room 410, Keli Building, Jimei University, Xiamen

🧠 Research Areas

  • Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensors 📈

  • Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) 🔊

  • Multimode Fiber Imaging 🔬

  • Optical Signal & Information Processing 💡

🧪 Notable Projects (as PI)

  • Fiber Endoscopic Tumor Imaging Tech – Fujian Key Lab (2025–2027) 🧬

  • Crack Monitoring in Metallic Glass Seals – Fujian NSF Youth Project (2022–2025)

  • Non-uniform Strain Failure Analysis – Xiamen NSF (2022–2025)

  • Strain Monitoring in Nuclear Glass Seals – Fujian Education Dept. (2021–2024) ⚙️

📚 Achievements & Publications

  • 📰 9+ SCI Papers as First or Corresponding Author, incl.:

    • Cover Article: “Residual Stress in Electrical Penetration Assembly”

    • “Ultra-Broadband Absorber via MgF₂-Fe Optimization”

    • “Real-Time Monitoring of Glass-to-Metal Seals”

  • 🏆 Best Paper Award – 26th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering (EI Conference)

  • ✍️ Multiple Co-authored Publications in SCI/EI Journals

🧾 Granted Patents

  • PCT International Patent
    Electrical Penetration Assembly and its Manufacturing Method 🔧🔍

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🎖️ Category C High-Level Talent – Fujian Province / Xiamen City

  • 🎓 Excellent Graduate – Beijing & China Agricultural University

Publication Top Notes:

Online Condition Monitoring of Gantry Cranes Based on Integrated Optical Fiber Sensing System

Strain rebound and inhomogeneity in glass-to-metal seals: Radial vs axial strain evolution

Fingerprint detection in the mid-infrared region based on guided-mode resonance and phonon-polariton coupling of analyte

On-line monitoring of sealing glass in electrical penetration assembly based on femto-laser inscribed fiber Bragg grating sensors

Analysis of Residual Stress in Electrical Penetration Assembly Based on a Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor