Krzysztof Wislocki | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Krzysztof Wislocki | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Poznan University of Technology, Poland

👨‍🏫 Krzysztof Wisłocki, born in 1955, is a distinguished professor at Poznan University of Technology, specializing in combustion engines and thermal processes. With over four decades of academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions to engineering, both as a scholar and mentor. Prof. Wisłocki holds leadership positions in national and international research institutions and remains deeply involved in both education and scientific innovation.

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Education

🎓 Prof. Wisłocki earned his Master of Engineering degree in 1979 from Poznan University of Technology. He obtained his Doctor of Engineering in 1987, followed by a Doctor of Science title in 2005. In 2014, he was awarded the prestigious title of full professor.

Experience

💼 Prof. Wisłocki is currently employed at the Institute of Powertrains and Aviation, Faculty of Civil and Transport Engineering, Poznan University of Technology. He previously held positions at various international institutions, including RWTH Aachen and FEV-Institute. His extensive teaching career spans decades, having lectured in both German and English on subjects such as supercharging, combustion, and scientific methodology.

Research Focus

🔬 His research expertise covers a wide range of topics related to thermal processes in combustion engines, turbocharging, direct injection in CI engines, and optical studies of combustion. He is also passionate about the history of thermal machines and engines.

Awards and Honors

🏅 Prof. Wisłocki has received numerous accolades, including the Medal of the Commission of National Education and the Gold Cross of Merit from the Republic of Poland. He is a prominent member of the Polish Scientific Society of Combustion Engines and currently serves as president of the Council of the National Museum of Agriculture and Food Industry.

Publications (Top Notes)

Analysis of Energy Transfer in the Ignition System for High-Speed Combustion Engines

Optimization of Two-Stage Combustion System Fueled by Lean-Burn Compressed Natural Gas Mixtures for Light-Duty Vehicle Engines

Experimental Study on Ignitability of Lean CNG/Air Mixture in the Multi-Stage Cascade Engine Combustion System

Optimization of Two-Stage Combustion System Fueled by Lean-Burn Compressed Natural Gas Mixtures for Light-Duty Vehicle Engines

 

Xinke Liu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Xinke Liu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Shenzhen University, China

👨‍🏫 Liu, Ph.D. is an accomplished Associate Professor at Shenzhen University, specializing in wide bandgap semiconductor materials and electronic devices. With a prolific publication record of over 110 papers as a first or corresponding author, he has garnered more than 3040 citations and an impressive h-index of 31. His research focuses on the development of advanced GaN power electronics using CMOS-compatible materials and processes, aiming to revolutionize wide-bandgap power devices for future computing, 5G/6G communication, and electric cars.

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Education

🎓 Liu completed his Sc. long in Material Science from the National University of Singapore in 2004. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management of Technology from the National University of Singapore, obtained between 2011-2012.

Experience

🔬 Liu has a rich professional background, including hosting roles and research fellowships. He worked with Professor Ali Javey at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on electronic devices related to novel 2D materials. He also collaborated with Professor Kah-Wee Ang at the National University of Singapore, and served as a professor at the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he researched GaN-based and GaN/2D heterojunction power devices.

Research Interests

🧠 Liu’s research interests include the development of advanced GaN power electronics using CMOS-compatible materials and processes. He explores advanced electronic devices such as Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBDs), PN Diodes (PNDs), High Voltage High Electron Mobility Transistors (HV-HEMTs), and Radio Frequency High Electron Mobility Transistors (RF-HEMTs). His work aims to produce electronic and optoelectronic chips that will drive innovation in wide-bandgap power devices for computing, communication, and automotive industries.

Awards

🏅 Liu has received numerous awards, including the Shenzhen Youth Science and Technology Award (2023), IEEE Senior Member (2021), Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (2022), and the Excellent Teaching Award of Shenzhen University (2020). He is recognized as one of Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists (2019, 2020, 2022) and has earned the Shenzhen Peacock Plan B Award (2014), among other honors.

Publications

Artificial synapses based on multiterminal memtransistors for neuromorphic application

Few-layer black phosphorus carbide field-effect transistor via carbon doping

Impact and Origin of Interface States in MOS Capacitor with Monolayer MoS2 and HfO2 High-k Dielectric

Down to ppb level NO2 detection by ZnO/rGO heterojunction based chemiresistive sensors

2D III-Nitride Materials: Properties, Growth, and Applications

 

Quan Yuan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Quan Yuan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor, School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University, China

Dr. Quan Yuan is a distinguished professor at the School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University. With a Ph.D. in vehicle engineering earned in 1997, Dr. Yuan has made significant contributions to the fields of intelligent vehicles, human factors engineering, traffic safety, and accident analysis. Over his illustrious career, he has led more than 40 research projects, published over 100 papers, and analyzed over 8,000 traffic crashes in Beijing. His research has provided valuable insights and innovations to improve the safety and functionality of intelligent transportation systems.

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🎓 Education:

Dr. Quan Yuan received his Ph.D. in Vehicle Engineering in 1997. He further honed his expertise as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tsinghua University from 2000 to 2003. Additionally, he broadened his academic horizon as a visiting scholar at the University of Washington from 2013 to 2014.

💼 Experience:

Dr. Yuan’s professional journey is marked by his role as a professor at Tsinghua University, where he has been instrumental in advancing research in intelligent vehicles and traffic safety. He has completed over 40 research projects and published more than 100 papers. His editorial appointments include roles such as the editorial director for the Journal of Intelligent & Connected Vehicles and associate editor for Digital Transportation and Information.

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Yuan’s research interests are centered on intelligent vehicles, traffic safety, and human factors engineering. His work focuses on combining intelligent vehicle technology with traffic safety to develop testing scenarios that enhance vehicle safety. He has also proposed innovative solutions such as a visual and infrared fusion perception recognition method to improve safety in adverse weather conditions and address traffic safety issues in pastoral areas.

🏆 Awards:

Dr. Quan Yuan has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field of vehicle engineering and traffic safety. He is a recognized senior member of SAE-China and an esteemed member of IEEE. His work has significantly influenced the development and safety of intelligent transportation systems.

Publications 

Paper on Intelligent Vehicle Technology
Study on Traffic Safety and Accident Analysis
Research on Human Factors Engineering in Vehicle Design
Innovations in Traffic Crash Analysis
Book on Vehicle Engineering and Safety