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.

Profiles:  Google Scholar  |  Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications 

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.

 

 

Bao Xie | Electric Vehicles | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Bao Xie | Electric Vehicles | Editorial Board Member

lecturer | Hefei University of Technology | China

Dr. Bao Xie is an accomplished researcher and lecturer specializing in Electrical Engineering with a strong academic foundation and extensive experience in renewable energy systems, grid-connected power generation, and inverter stability control. Currently serving as a lecturer and supervisor of master’s candidates at the Hefei University of Technology, he has established a solid reputation in the fields of power electronics, control theory, and grid integration of renewable energy sources. His research primarily focuses on the control and stability of renewable energy grid-connected power systems, addressing challenges related to weak grid conditions, harmonic resonance, and digital control of large-scale photovoltaic (PV) plants. Over the years, Dr. Xie has demonstrated exceptional technical acumen and problem-solving ability, contributing significantly to multiple national and provincial-level research projects, including the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the National Key Research and Development Programs. His research skills encompass advanced modeling, control strategy design, resonance analysis, and power conversion optimization, supported by a profound understanding of grid dynamics and inverter interactions. Dr. Xie’s scholarly contributions include over 60 publications in prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, IET Power Electronics, and International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, showcasing innovative approaches to improving grid stability and renewable integration. His dedication to academic excellence has earned him recognition as a promising figure in the next generation of electrical engineers, with his work offering impactful insights for sustainable and intelligent energy systems. Through his continuous pursuit of innovation, collaboration, and mentorship, he exemplifies the integration of theory and practical engineering for real-world energy applications. He has achieved 653 Citations, 61 Documents, 15h-index.

Profile:   Scopus

Featured Publications 

  1. Xie, B., Zheng, W., Li, P., Shi, Y., & Su, J. (2025). Stability analysis and admittance reshaping for PQ inverters with different power control methods. International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems.

  2. Xie, B., Zhang, Q., Liu, T., Zhou, L., & Hao, G. (2025). Research on multi-model LQR control strategy for grid-connected inverters under weak grid. Electric Power Systems Research.

  3. Xie, B., Guo, K., Mao, M., Zhou, L., Liu, T., & Zhang, Q. (2025). Optimization of energy storage capacity of village-level microgrid considering the orderly charging of electric vehicles. Sustainable Energy Grids and Networks.

  4. Xie, B., Zhou, L., Liu, T., Zhang, Q., & Hao, G. (2025). Topology and control method of interleaved parallel DC/DC converters with ripple compensation for fuel cell applications. Journal of Power Electronics.

  5. Xie, B., Mao, M., Liu, T., Zhou, L., & Zhang, Q. (2025). State prediction consistency secondary control strategy for microgrids with adaptive virtual impedance. Dianji Yu Kongzhi Xuebao (Electric Machines and Control).

    Dr. Bao Xie’s research advances the stability, efficiency, and intelligence of renewable energy integration within modern power grids. His innovative control strategies for inverters and microgrids foster sustainable energy transitions and resilient smart grid infrastructures. Through interdisciplinary research bridging academia and industry, his work supports global innovation in clean energy technologies and digital power systems.

Samarendra Pratap Singh | EV Charging Infrastructure | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Samarendra Pratap Singh | EV Charging Infrastructure | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | IET DrRMLAU Ayodhya UP | India

Dr. Samarendra Pratap Singh, IEEE Professional Member and EXECOM Member (UP Section), is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Avadh University, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) from MMMUT Gorakhpur, completed under the guidance of Prof. S.N. Singh (IIT Kanpur) on the topic “Optimal Allocation of EV Charging Station and Peak Energy Demand Reduction Using Coordinated Real-Time Scheduling.” He earned his M.Tech. in Electrical Power Systems from NITTTR Bhopal and B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from Kanpur Institute of Technology, Kanpur, With over a decade of academic and research experience, Dr. Singh has served in reputed institutions such as REC Azamgarh, REC Banda, and Government Polytechnic Mau, before joining IET Ayodhya . His research interests include Electric Vehicles, Power System Restructuring, Renewable Energy Integration, Smart Grids, Distributed Generation, HVDC and FACTS technologies, and AI/ML applications in power systems. His research skills encompass simulation-based optimization, real-time energy scheduling, EV charging coordination, and hybrid renewable system design. He has authored 10 refereed journal papers, presented papers at international conferences including IEEE and Springer venues, and delivered multiple invited lectures at national programs. Dr. Singh has successfully completed and leads projects funded by INAE and CST-UP, focusing on EV charging scheduling, energy harvesting, and hybrid turbine development. His excellence has been recognized through several awards, including the Commendable Research Award by MMMUT Gorakhpur and the Quality Research Paper Award by Dr. RMLAU Ayodhya. Dedicated to advancing sustainable power systems and mentoring young researchers, Dr. Singh continues to contribute to academia and innovation with remarkable enthusiasm. He has achieved  5 Citations by , 4 Documents, 1 h-index.

Profiles:  Google scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Singh, S. P., Singh, P. P., Singh, S. N., & Tiwari, P. (2021). State of charge and health estimation of batteries for electric vehicles applications: Key issues and challenges. Global Energy Interconnection, 4(2), 145–157. https://doi.org/ (ISSN: 2096-5117). Cited by 24.

  2. Thankachan, J., & Singh, S. P. (2017). Solar powered high performance switched reluctance motor for EV applications. In Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Industrial Informatics (INDIN). IEEE. Cited by 6.

  3. Thankachan, J., & Singh, S. P. (2020). A reduced switch multiport converter drive for solar-assisted SRM EV with integrated driving and charging features. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Smart Grid and Renewable Energy (PESGRE). IEEE. Cited by 5.

  4. Pamshetti, V. B., Thakur, A. K., Singh, S., & Singh, S. P. (2020). Coordinated operation of battery energy storage and VVC devices in high-PV penetrated distribution network. In 2020 IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics, Drives and Energy Systems (PEDES). IEEE. Cited by 4.

  5. Suresh, D., Kumar, T. J., & Singh, S. P. (2020). Grid interconnection of renewable energy source with T-type inverter based DSTATCOM. In Proceedings of the 2020 International Conference on Computer Communication and Informatics (ICCCI). IEEE. Cited by 4.