Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shijing Luo | Energy Harvesting Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Shijing Luo, Sichuan University, China

Dr. Shijing Luo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Material Science and Engineering at Sichuan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, where he conducted pioneering research under the supervision of Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung, supported by a prestigious postgraduate scholarship. He also earned his Master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology, both in the field of Material Science and Engineering. Dr. Luo’s research focuses on advanced energy conversion and storage technologies, including fuel cells, metal-air and metal-ion batteries, rechargeable batteries, flow batteries, and microfluidic systems. He has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Energy, and the Journal of Power Sources, with impactful studies on microfluidic fuel cells and flexible paper-based energy devices. In addition to his research, Dr. Luo has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, having designed and taught various engineering courses, mentored students, and earned a Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

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Summary of Suitability: Dr. Shijing Luo – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shijing Luo, Assistant Professor at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, is a dynamic and forward-thinking researcher whose contributions to energy conversion and storage technologies have earned international recognition. With strong academic foundations and impactful research output, Dr. Luo exemplifies the qualities of a high-potential early-career researcher.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong SAR 🇭🇰
    2020/04 – 2024/03
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung
    🏅 Received Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
    University of Pittsburgh (Upitt), Pittsburgh, PA, USA 🇺🇸
    2014/08 – 2016/04
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Qing-Ming Wang
    💰 Received Research Assistant Financial Aid

  • Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering
    Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China 🇨🇳
    2010/08 – 2014/06
    👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Hongyuan Fang

👨‍🏫 Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor
    Department of Material Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, China 🇨🇳
    📞 Tel: 13410770579
    📧 Email: luosj@connect.hku.hk

  • Teaching Experience
    🧪 Courses Taught:

    • Statics & Mechanics of Materials

    • Structures of Crystals and Diffraction

    • Engineering Mechanics

    • Experimental Design
      📚 Designed lectures, assignments, and exams
      📝 Reviewed and graded coursework
      🎓 Mentored 2 Master’s students and 1 undergraduate

🧪 Research Interests

  • ⚡ Energy Conversion & Storage

    • Fuel cells

    • Metal-air batteries

    • Metal-ion and rechargeable batteries

    • Flow batteries

    • Microfluidics

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 📜 Postgraduate Scholarship from HKU

  • 💼 Research Assistant Financial Aid at Upitt

  • 🧑‍🏫 Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Publication Top Notes:

Investigation of electrode scaling-up strategies for paper-based microfluidic fuel cells

Computational modeling studies on microfluidic fuel cell: A prospective review

Paper-based aqueous Al ion battery with water-in-salt electrolyte

Solid-state Al-air battery with an ethanol gel electrolyte

Next-generation magnesium-ion batteries: The quasi-solid-state approach to multivalent metal ion storage

Rechargeable Zn-air batteries: Recent trends and future perspectives

A printed paper-based Zn-air/Ag hybrid battery with switchable working modes

Mr. Amin Hosseini | Energy Awards | Innovative Research Award

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Mr. Amin Hosseini | Energy Awards | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Amin Hosseini, University of Isfahan, Iran

Amin Hosseini is a dedicated industrial engineer and researcher specializing in supply chain logistics, data science, and the Internet of Things (IoT), with a strong focus on renewable energy systems. Currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Isfahan, Iran, he has distinguished himself as a top graduate student and is conducting advanced research on designing energy-aware dual-channel renewable fuel supply chain networks under uncertainty. He earned his B.Sc. from Shiraz University of Technology and has since contributed to high-impact journals with publications on agricultural supply chains, Industry 4.0 integration, and supply chain coordination. Beyond his academic achievements, Amin has taken leadership roles as the founder and chair of scientific associations and served as a reviewer for scholarly journals. His technical expertise spans optimization, uncertainty modeling, and simulation tools like Python, GAMS, and AnyLogic. Amin is also active in digital marketing and e-commerce consulting within the education sector and is passionate about sustainable development, strategic thinking, and chess.

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Summary of Suitability for Innovative Research Award: Amin Hosseini

Amin Hosseini stands out as a promising and highly suitable candidate for the Research for Innovative Research Award, based on his exceptional contributions to sustainable logistics, data-driven supply chain design, and integration of Industry 4.0 technologies. Despite currently being a master’s student at the University of Isfahan, his research track record, leadership, and vision exemplify the essence of innovation and forward-thinking necessary for this distinction.

🎓 Education

  • M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (Logistics & Supply Chain)
    University of Isfahan, Iran (2021–2024)

    • 🏆 Thesis: Design of energy-aware dual-channel renewable bioethanol fuel supply chain network under uncertainty

    • 🥇 Distinguished Graduate Student (Top of Class)

  • B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering
    Shiraz University of Technology, Iran (2016–2021)

💼 Work Experience

  • Digital Marketing Specialist & E-commerce Consultant
    Industrial Engineering Department, Higher Education Institute, Iran

  • 🧠 Researcher in Supply Chain & IoT
    University of Isfahan – Focus on sustainable logistics and renewable energy integration

📚 Academic Achievements & Publications

  • 📖 Published multiple articles in high-impact journals like Supply Chain Management, Computers & Industrial Engineering, and International Journal of Applied Optimization Studies

  • 🧾 Research areas:

    • Industry 4.0 in agriculture

    • Renewable fuel logistics

    • Competitive supply chain coordination

    • Pharmaceutical delivery systems

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🥈 2nd Place (Team) & 🥉 3rd Place (Individual) in Regional University Chess Tournament (Iran)

  • 🏅 Distinguished M.Sc. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Isfahan

  • 🧩 Founder & Chair, Scientific Association – University of Isfahan

  • 🎓 Chair, Scientific Association – Shiraz University of Technology

Publication Top Notes:

Agricultural supply chain planning considering the role of Industry 4.0: Technology assessment approach

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Energy-Aware Dual-Channel agricultural supply chain network design under uncertainty

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Coordinating Supply Chains in Competitive Environments through Wholesale Price Contracts under Uncertainty

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Designing a flexible supply chain network in the pharmaceutical industry with different delivery modes

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Dr. Valentina Janev | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Valentina Janev | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Valentina Janev, The Mihajlo Pupin Institute, Serbia

Dr. Valentina Janev is a Senior Researcher at the Mihajlo Pupin Institute, University of Belgrade, Serbia. She holds a doctorate from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, and completed her undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Janev has led and contributed to numerous scientific projects, both national and European, funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia and the European Commission. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, decision support systems, semantic technologies, and the management of complex infrastructures across sectors such as energy, transport, e-government, and healthcare. Dr. Janev has authored over 140 research papers and edited five books in her fields of expertise. She has coordinated international projects such as LAMBDA and SINERGY and contributed to AI-based services and decision-making systems in projects like PLATOON, OMEGA-X, and NEON. Since 2017, Dr. Janev has been serving as an expert and evaluator for the European Commission and has been an IEEE Senior Member since 2022. She has delivered several invited lectures at prestigious international conferences, including keynote addresses at ISIC 2023 and IHIC 2023.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Valentina Janev is an exceptional researcher whose contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence, decision support systems, and semantic technologies make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her extensive experience in both academic research and international collaborations has established her as a leading expert in managing complex infrastructures across sectors such as energy, healthcare, transport, and e-government.

Education 🎓

  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
    Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Work Experience 💼

  • Senior Researcher
    “Mihajlo Pupin” Institute, University of Belgrade, Serbia
    (Since 2003)

    • Lead scientific projects funded by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development, and Innovation of Serbia.

    • Conducted research and innovation projects funded by the European Commission.

  • Project Manager / Researcher
    European Commission-funded Projects

    • Managed and contributed to over 15 international research projects.

    • Coordinated the LAMBDA Project (2018-2021) and SINERGY Project (2021-2023).

    • Led the development of analytical services and decision support systems in projects like PLATOON, OMEGA-X, NEON, IntelliLung, and EMILI.

Achievements 🏆

  • Published over 140 papers in top international journals (IEEE, Elsevier, Springer).

  • Authored 1 book and edited 4 books in the fields of AI, decision support, and semantic technologies.

  • Led the coordination of major European research projects focused on AI, energy management, and decision support systems.

  • Evaluator & Expert for the European Commission (Since 2017).

Awards & Honors 🎖️

  • IEEE Senior Member (2022)

  • Invited as Keynote Speaker at major international conferences, including ISIC 2023, IHIC 2023, and ACSS 2022.

  • Recognition for significant contributions to AI-based services and complex infrastructure management.

Publication Top Notes:

Validating the Smart Grid Architecture Model for Sustainable Energy Community Implementation: Challenges, Solutions, and Lessons Learned

Framework for Optimizing Neural Network Hyper Parameters for Accurate Wind Production Forecasting

Platform for Efficient Building Operation and Demand Response Flexibility Provision

Technologies and Concepts for the Next-Generation Integrated Energy Services

OMEGA-X: Energy Data Space for improving efficiency of electric power systems leveraging semantic interoperability and AI

Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Innovative eNERGY management

Approach to Energy System Modelling for Supporting Decarbonization Scenarios in Energy Communities