Jinwei Bu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jinwei Bu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Master Supervisor, Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

👨‍🏫  Dr. Jinwei Bu, a dedicated researcher and member of IEEE, is currently a Master Supervisor at the Faculty of Land Resource Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China. With a robust academic and research background, Dr. Bu has significantly contributed to the fields of geodesy and surveying engineering through his extensive publications and active involvement in the scientific community.

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Strengths for the Award

  1. Strong Academic Background: Jinwei Bu has a solid educational foundation in surveying and mapping engineering, geodesy, and surveying engineering, which are crucial for research impacting communities through environmental and spatial informatics.
  2. Extensive Research Experience: With over 50 refereed journal articles authored or coauthored, Dr. Bu has made significant contributions to his field. His publications indicate a robust research portfolio.
  3. International Collaboration: His experience as a Visiting Ph.D. Student at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain highlights his international research exposure and collaboration.
  4. Leadership in Academia: Currently serving as a Master Supervisor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, Dr. Bu is in a position to mentor the next generation of researchers, amplifying his impact on the community.
  5. Reviewer for Prestigious Journals: Serving as a reviewer for over 10 international journals underscores his expertise and recognition in the academic community.
  6. Research Interests with Community Impact: His focus on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) reflectometry, atmospheric remote sensing, precision positioning, and machine/deep learning has direct applications in improving navigation, environmental monitoring, and disaster management, all of which have significant community impacts.

Areas for Improvement

  1. Direct Community Engagement: While his research has potential community impact, there could be more direct evidence of engagement with community projects or initiatives that translate his research into tangible community benefits.
  2. Interdisciplinary Collaborations: Increasing collaborations with experts from other fields such as public health, urban planning, and environmental science could broaden the application of his research and enhance its community impact.
  3. Public Outreach and Education: Engaging in more public outreach, workshops, and educational programs to disseminate his research findings to a broader audience, including policymakers and community leaders, could increase the practical application and visibility of his work.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Jinwei Bu received his B.S. degree in Surveying and Mapping Engineering (2016) and his M.S. degree in Geodesy and Surveying Engineering (2018) from Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Geodesy and Surveying Engineering from the School of Environmental Science and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China, in 2022.

💼 Experience:

Dr. Bu has held various academic positions, including a Visiting Ph.D. Student role at the Department of Signal Theory and Communications, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, from November 2021 to November 2022. Currently, he is serving as a Master Supervisor with the Faculty of Land Resource Engineering at Kunming University of Science and Technology. He has authored or coauthored over 50 refereed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for more than 10 international journals.

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Jinwei Bu’s research interests include Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) reflectometry, GNSS atmospheric remote sensing, GNSS precision positioning, and the application of machine/deep learning techniques in these areas. He is particularly focused on developing and testing models for sea surface wind speed estimation with GNSS-R delay Doppler maps and delay waveforms.

🏆 Awards:

Dr. Bu’s excellence in research and contributions to the field have earned him recognition and accolades within the scientific community, underscoring his commitment and impact in geodesy and surveying engineering.

Publications

  1. An indoor Wi-Fi localization algorithm using ranging model constructed with transformed RSSI and BP neural network – IEEE Transactions on Communications, 2022. Cited by: 29
    • Prompt: An innovative approach to indoor Wi-Fi localization using RSSI and neural networks.
  2. Developing and testing models for sea surface wind speed estimation with GNSS-R delay Doppler maps and delay waveforms – Remote Sensing, 2020. Cited by: 25
    • Prompt: Breakthrough in sea surface wind speed estimation using GNSS-R technology.
  3. Multi-classification of UWB signal propagation channels based on one-dimensional wavelet packet analysis and CNN – IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, 2022. Cited by: 23
    • Prompt: Cutting-edge multi-classification of UWB signals utilizing wavelet analysis and CNN.
  4. Performance assessment of positioning based on multi-frequency multi-GNSS observations: signal quality, PPP, and baseline solution – IEEE Access, 2020. Cited by: 20
    • Prompt: Comprehensive evaluation of multi-GNSS positioning performance and solutions.
  5. Sea surface rainfall detection and intensity retrieval based on GNSS-reflectometry data from the CYGNSS mission – Publication details pending.
    • Prompt: Novel methodology for sea surface rainfall detection and intensity estimation using GNSS-reflectometry.

Xinke Liu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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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