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.

 

 

Athanasios Kanavos | Vehicular Communication Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Athanasios Kanavos | Vehicular Communication Systems | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher  |  Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Tripoli  |  Greece

Dr. Athanasios Kanavos is a distinguished postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, University of Peloponnese, where he contributes extensively to the Wireless and Mobile Communications Lab. His professional expertise lies in advanced V2X communications, cellular networks, and communication protocols, focusing on optimizing network performance for next-generation intelligent transportation systems. His ongoing research emphasizes reinforcement learning-based scheduling techniques for autonomous driving applications in emerging 6G cellular networks, addressing challenges in resource allocation, latency, and reliability. Dr. Kanavos’s research interests span cellular communications, network performance evaluation, handover and scheduling algorithms, and the integration of AI/ML techniques for intelligent network management. His technical proficiency and research skills include simulation-based protocol design, performance analysis, and algorithmic optimization for vehicular and wireless communication systems. With several impactful publications in respected international journals such as Telecom and ACM conferences, his scholarly contributions have advanced the understanding of adaptive scheduling mechanisms and their application in vehicular communication environments. His innovative approaches have significantly improved throughput, connectivity stability, and communication reliability in dynamic vehicular networks, showcasing both academic excellence and industrial relevance. Recognized for his scientific rigor and commitment to the advancement of wireless communication technologies, Dr. Kanavos continues to influence future developments in connected mobility and smart transportation. His dedication to bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical solutions underscores his position as a leading figure in the field of next-generation communication systems. He has achieved 29 Citations,  4 Documents, 2 h-index.

Profiles:  ORCID  |  Scopus

Featured Publications 

1. Kanavos, A., & Kaloxylos, A. (2025, February 19). V2X Communications in Highway Environments: Scheduling Challenges and Solutions for 6G Networks. Telecom.

2. Kanavos, A., Barmpounakis, S., & Kaloxylos, A. (2023, July 6). An Adaptive Scheduling Mechanism Optimized for V2N Communications over Future Cellular Networks. Telecom.

3. Kanavos, A., Fragkos, D., & Kaloxylos, A. (2021, January). V2X Communication over Cellular Networks: Capabilities and Challenges. Telecom.

4. Kanavos, A., Fragkos, D., & Kaloxylos, A. (2020, November 20). Delay and Spectrum Analysis for V2X Communication over 5G Networks. 24th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Informatics.

Dr. Athanasios Kanavos’s research advances the evolution of intelligent transportation systems by enhancing the efficiency and reliability of V2X communications within 5G and 6G networks. His innovative scheduling and resource allocation mechanisms contribute to safer, low-latency, and more connected vehicular ecosystems—driving global progress toward autonomous mobility and smarter urban infrastructures.

Saint Jacques Le-Majeur MANDELOT-MATETELOT | Powertrain Engineering | Best Innovation Award

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Saint Jacques Le-Majeur MANDELOT-MATETELOT | Powertrain Engineering | Best Innovation Award

Research Scholar  |  Pan African University  |  Central African Republic

Mr. Saint Jacques Le-Majeur Mandelot-Matelot is an accomplished civil engineer and academic professional recognized for his expertise in construction management, structural engineering, and sustainable materials. With a strong foundation in civil engineering and extensive leadership experience, he has served as Managing Director of La-Résurrection, overseeing major national and international construction projects involving design, renovation, and structural optimization. His academic and professional trajectory reflects a deep commitment to enhancing infrastructure resilience and sustainability, particularly through his research on the “Effect of Ronier Fiber and Silica Fume on Mechanical and Durability Properties of High-Strength Concrete,” which explores innovative material technologies for high-performance concrete. His research interests focus on advanced construction materials, sustainable infrastructure development, project management, and water and sanitation systems. Skilled in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Artlantis, and Robot, he demonstrates proficiency in structural analysis, geotechnical design, and hydraulic engineering. Beyond his technical expertise, he possesses strong managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities, excelling in tender preparation, cost analysis, and multidisciplinary team coordination. His teaching experience at the University of Bangui highlights his dedication to knowledge transfer, mentoring students in both theoretical and practical aspects of civil engineering. He has published peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals such as ETASR and Wiley, reflecting his growing contribution to scientific advancement. His professional affiliations with the Order of Civil Engineers of the Central African Republic and the Central African Entrepreneurs Association further underscore his leadership in the engineering community. Among his professional development achievements are certifications in entrepreneurship, innovation, crisis management, and leadership. Through his blend of academic rigor, field experience, and innovation-driven mindset, Mandelot-Matelot continues to contribute to the advancement of sustainable construction and infrastructure systems in Africa and beyond. He has acheived 2 Publications.

 

Profiles:  ORCID | Research Gate

Featured Publications

Mandelot-Matelot, S. J. L., Mogire, P., & Odero, B. (2025, March). Performance of alkali treated and untreated Ronier fiber (Borassus aethiopum) on mechanical and durability properties of reinforced concrete. Engineering Reports, 7(3).

Mandelot-Matelot, S. J. L., Mogire, P., & Odero, B. (2025, January 9). Mechanical and durability assessment of concrete reinforced with treated and untreated Ronier fiber (Borassus aethiopum) [Preprint].