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

Dr. HIrenkumar Jagan, Silver Oak Institute of Science, Silver Oak University, India

Dr. Hirenkumar Shantilal Jagani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He earned his Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from Sardar Patel University, where he focused on the synthesis, characterization, and optoelectronic applications of ternary metal chalcogenides (TMCs). With over four years of research experience, his work explores the development of optoelectronic materials, semiconductor structures, and photodetector applications. He has published nine research papers, accumulating 92 citations with an h-index of 5. Dr. Jagani has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at Gyanmanjari Innovative University and Lab Assistant at Sardar Patel University. His academic mentorship extends to guiding students on national and state-level projects in smart technology and automation.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hirenkumar Shantilal Jagani is a dedicated researcher in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics with expertise in material synthesis, characterization, and optoelectronic device fabrication. His contributions to the field include developing novel semiconductor materials, photodetectors, and Schottky barrier diodes, as reflected in his publications in reputed journals. Despite his growing research profile with nine papers and 92 citations, his h-index of 5 suggests an emerging impact. While his work is promising, his research experience and citation metrics may need further enhancement to compete with top-tier researchers for the Best Researcher Award. However, with continued advancements, he has the potential to become a strong candidate in the future.

💼 Work Experience:

👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor (Physics) – Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Sep 2024 – Present)
👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor (Physics) – Gyanmanjari Innovative University, Bhavnagar, Gujarat (Aug 2023 – Jul 2024)
🧑‍🔬 Lab Assistant in Physics – Sardar Patel University (Aug 2019 – Nov 2022)
📚 Adhoc Lecturer in Physics – R. P. T. P. School, CHARUTAR VIDYA MANDAL (Jun 2019 – Apr 2020 & Jun 2022 – Jul 2023)
🔬 Research Scholar – Dr. V. M. Pathak Lab, Sardar Patel University (Aug 2019 – Apr 2023)
📖 Physics Tutor – Sahajanand Tuition Classes, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand (Jun 2017 – Apr 2019)