Hui Dong | Autonomous Vehicles | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hui Dong | Autonomous Vehicles | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Harbin Institute of Technology | China

Prof. Hui Dong is an established researcher and academic leader with a strong record in advanced mechatronic and robotic systems, demonstrating sustained contributions across theory, engineering practice, and interdisciplinary innovation. Her professional experience includes leading and participating in more than 24 nationally and provincially funded research projects, serving as principal investigator for competitive youth and general programs, and contributing to key special projects aligned with aerospace and advanced manufacturing initiatives. Her research interests span mechanism science, intelligent manned and unmanned systems, wearable mechatronic systems, medical robotics, and human–machine hybrid intelligence, with particular emphasis on flexible manipulators, robotic navigation and control, legged and wheel-legged robots, surgical robotics, and data-driven intelligent interaction. Her research skills encompass robotic system design, kinematics and trajectory planning, control and navigation algorithms, neural networks, cross-domain situational awareness, and integration of large models into human–machine systems. She has authored numerous high-quality journal publications, including papers in top-tier international journals, with multiple first or corresponding authorships, highly cited work, and cover articles, alongside a strong patent portfolio with both domestic and international invention patents. Her awards and honors include institutional scholar recognition and competitive excellence titles reflecting research impact and leadership. Overall, her work demonstrates a consistent trajectory of high-impact scholarship, innovation, and contribution to cutting-edge robotic and intelligent systems research. She has achieved 34 Citations  3 Documents 2 h-index.

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Sudip Dey | Automobile Engineering | Young Researcher Award |

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Mr. Sudip Dey | Automobile Engineering | Young Researcher Award |

The University of Burdwan | India

Mr. Sudip Dey is a researcher specializing in fluid mechanics with experience in nanofluid flow, heat and mass transfer, porous media studies, and advanced slip-condition modeling. His work reflects strong analytical, numerical, and computational skills, alongside notable fellowship achievements and journal publications contributing to applied mathematics. He has acheived 64 Citations 12 Documents  5 h-index.

 

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Xiaokai Chen | Automobile Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaokai Chen | Automobile Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Research Team Leader | Kunming University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiaokai Chen is an accomplished associate professor whose work centers on environmental health and safety in automobile cabins, contributing significantly to advancements in indoor air quality control, vehicle cabin pollution assessment, and the development of intelligent purification and safety systems for transportation environments. His professional experience includes long-term research and teaching in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) engineering, where he has led multiple scientific projects, secured patents on innovative air-purification and disinfection technologies, and produced influential publications spanning air-pollution exposure, vehicle-cabin ventilation optimization, and safety-oriented engineering design. His research interests focus on vehicular environmental safety, pollutant behavior in transportation microenvironments, ventilation and purification system design, and risk assessment models for airborne contaminants affecting drivers and passengers. He demonstrates strong research skills in experimental testing, HVAC system design, pollutant detection and modeling, vehicle-cabin environmental analysis, and safety-oriented engineering optimization. His portfolio also showcases achievements such as contributing to monographs and textbooks, advising students who earned competitive academic recognitions, and guiding graduate researchers into industry sectors including construction, rail, quality supervision, and automotive manufacturing. In addition, he has provided extensive academic and social service as a technical expert in automotive research institutions, a member of key engineering societies, a reviewer for high-impact international journals, and an evaluator for national research foundations and academic competitions. His awards and honors reflect his contributions to technology innovation, student mentorship, research excellence, and professional service, reinforcing his reputation as a dedicated scholar promoting healthier and safer vehicular environments. Overall, his work bridges engineering innovation and public well-being, offering impactful solutions to real-world environmental health challenges in modern transportation systems, while sustaining active engagement in academic, industrial, and societal development. He has achieved 514 Citations, 14 Documents, 8 h-index.

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1.Feng, L., Xuan, Z., Zhao, H., Bai, Y., Guo, J., Su, C., & Chen, X. (2014). MnO₂ prepared by hydrothermal method and electrochemical performance as anode for lithium-ion battery. Nanoscale Research Letters, 9(1), 290. Citations: 239.

2. Xu, B., Chen, X., & Xiong, J. (2018). Air quality inside motor vehicles’ cabins: A review. Indoor and Built Environment, 27(4), 452–465. Citations: 141.

3. Chen, X., Zhang, G., Zhang, Q., & Chen, H. (2011). Mass concentrations of BTEX inside air environment of buses in Changsha, China. Building and Environment, 46(2), 421–427. Citations: 80.

4. Chen, X., Feng, L., Luo, H., & Cheng, H. (2014). Analyses on influencing factors of airborne VOCs pollution in taxi cabins. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 21(22), 12868–12882. Citations: 52.

5. Feng, L., Xuan, Z., Bai, Y., Zhao, H., Li, L., Chen, Y., Yang, X., Su, C., Guo, J., et al. (2014). Preparation of octahedral CuO micro/nanocrystals and electrochemical performance as anode for lithium-ion battery. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 600, 162–167. Citations: 38.

The nominee’s research advances scientific understanding of vehicle-cabin air quality and battery-material performance, addressing critical challenges in public health, environmental protection, and energy storage. His work supports cleaner transportation environments and contributes to the development of safer, more sustainable automotive technologies. Through impactful publications and applied innovation, his research drives progress at the intersection of engineering, society, and global well-being.

 

 

Rasool Ghobadian | Automobile Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Rasool Ghobadian | Automobile Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University Professor  |  Razi university  |  Iran

Dr. Rasoul Ghobadian is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of water engineering, specializing in advanced hydraulics, sediment transport, flood modeling, and computational hydraulics. As a professor at the Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University of Kermanshah, he has contributed extensively to both academia and industry through innovative research, design expertise, and teaching excellence. His professional experience spans over two decades, including collaboration with leading consulting firms such as Saman Abraha Tose, Alborz Studies, and Dezab Consulting Engineers, where he participated in large-scale irrigation and hydraulic infrastructure projects involving surface irrigation networks, diversion dams, and intake systems. Dr. Ghobadian’s research integrates theoretical modeling with practical applications, focusing on seepage loss estimation, flood routing, and the hydraulic performance of river confluences and hydraulic structures, with publications in reputed international journals such as Journal of Hydrologic Engineering, Water SA, and Alexandria Engineering Journal. His expertise encompasses computational fluid dynamics, numerical modeling, and water resource system design. Recognized for his excellence, he has received multiple awards including Best Researcher and Exemplary Teaching Professor from the Faculty of Agriculture and the Department of Water Engineering. His research has greatly influenced sustainable water resource management and hydraulic engineering education. Dr. Ghobadian’s scholarly achievements continue to advance the global understanding of hydraulic systems and water infrastructure optimization. He has achieved 136 Citations,  30 Documents, 6 h-index.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Ghobadian, R., & Bajestan, M. S. (2007). Investigation of sediment patterns at river confluence. [Unpublished study]. Citations: 51

  2. Ghobadian, R., & Mohammadi, K. (2011). Simulation of subcritical flow pattern in 180° uniform and convergent open-channel bends using SSIIM 3-D model. Water Science and Engineering, 4(3), 270–283. Citations: 35

  3. Ghobadian, R., & Meratifashi, E. (2012). Modified theoretical stage-discharge relation for circular sharp-crested weirs. Water Science and Engineering, 5(1), 26–33. Citations: 21

  4. Ghobadian, R. (2007). Investigation of flow, scouring and sedimentation at river-channel confluences. Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Hydraulic Structures, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz. Citations: 13

  5. Mobara, S. E. H., Ghobadian, R., Rouzbahani, F., & Đorđević, D. (2021). Numerical simulation of submarine non-rigid landslide by an explicit three-step incompressible smoothed particle hydrodynamics. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 130, 196–208. Citations: 12

Dr. Rasoul Ghobadian’s pioneering research in hydraulic and sediment transport modeling enhances the understanding of river dynamics, erosion, and flood management systems. His work bridges scientific innovation with engineering practice, contributing to the sustainable design of hydraulic structures, water resource optimization, and disaster resilience for communities and industries worldwide.

 

Ding Peng | Autonomous Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ding Peng | Autonomous Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Wuxi University of Technology |China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ding Peng is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at Wuxi University of Technology, formerly known as Wuxi Institute of Technology, China. He is also a key member of the Jiangsu Province Engineering Research Center for Energy Saving and Safety of New Energy Vehicles, where he plays a vital role in promoting innovation and sustainability in the automotive sector. Dr. Peng obtained his degree in Vehicle Engineering from Chongqing University which laid a strong foundation for his expertise in intelligent vehicle systems and new energy technologies. His professional experience includes working as a Design Engineer at King Long United Automotive Industry (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., where he participated in the design and development of commercial buses, followed by a distinguished academic career at Wuxi University of Technology . Over the years, Dr. Peng has demonstrated exceptional competence in teaching and research, covering courses such as Automobile Structure, Automobile Theory, Principles of Automatic Control, and Intelligent and Connected Vehicle Technologies. His research interests focus on thermal management technologies for new energy vehicles, autonomous vehicle control strategies, and intelligent connected vehicle (V2X) technologies. His research skills encompass modeling, simulation, data fusion, control algorithms, and system optimization, emphasizing practical integration between academia and industry. Dr. Peng has led numerous enterprise and government-funded projects, published several high-impact academic papers, and secured multiple national patents, showcasing his dedication to advancing innovation in smart and sustainable mobility. His awards and honors include recognition for his leadership in research excellence, academic innovation, and contributions to engineering education. Driven by a vision of merging scientific theory with real-world application, he continues to nurture the next generation of engineers while advancing intelligent vehicle technologies. He has achieved 29 citations , authored 7 scientific papers, and holds an h-index of 2 .

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Featured Publications

  1. Ding, P. (2025). A Cooperative Control Strategy for Predicting Passing Capacity and Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance in Autonomous Vehicles Based on Multisensor Fusion. Journal of Energy Storage.

  2. Ding, P. (2024). A distributed multiple-heat source staged heating method in an electric vehicle. International Journal of Vehicle Performance and Energy Systems.

  3. Ding, P. (2024). Distributed multi-heat-source hybrid heating system based on waste heat recovery for electric vehicles. Journal of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering.

  4. Ding, P. (2023). Research on interactive coupled preheating method utilizing engine-motor cooling waste heat in hybrid powertrains. Applied Thermal Engineering