Jiankang Wang | Intelligent Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jiankang Wang | Intelligent Manufacturing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiankang Wang – School of engineers, Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology, China.

Dr. Jiankang Wang is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of intelligent manufacturing and electrochemical machining. Originally from China, he has pursued an international academic path, earning his Ph.D. in Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in Japan. Currently, he is serving as a researcher at the Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT). Dr. Wang has demonstrated consistent academic and research excellence, contributing innovative methods to electrochemical and electrical discharge machining. His work has earned him numerous prestigious scholarships and awards in Japan, underscoring his commitment to pioneering advancements in precision manufacturing technologies.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Jiankang Wang began his academic journey at the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), where he obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, and Automation (2012–2016). He then moved to Japan, earning his Master of Engineering in Management of Technology from Yamagata University (2017–2019). Building on this foundation, he pursued a Ph.D. in Mechanical Systems Engineering at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (2019–2022). His academic progression reflects a strong commitment to mechanical engineering, with a focus on applying electrochemical and intelligent manufacturing techniques for precision engineering.

🏢 Professional Experience

Since October 2023, Dr. Jiankang Wang has been a researcher at the Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT), where he focuses on intelligent manufacturing applications. His career includes a robust academic background in Japan, where he engaged in high-impact research during his postgraduate studies. Dr. Wang has worked on developing corrosion-free electrochemical machining methods using novel material-absorption technologies. He also has experience simulating and verifying machining processes. With a foundation built across both Chinese and Japanese academic institutions, his professional trajectory reflects a blend of practical experimentation and theoretical rigor in engineering science.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Wang’s academic and research excellence has been consistently recognized through prestigious awards. He received scholarships from the Tohoku Mirai Scholarship and JEES Employment Promotion during his time at Yamagata University (2017–2018). The Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation also honored him (2018–2019). He earned the TUAT FLOuRISH Research Incentive (2021–2022) and a JKA Machinery Promotion Grant (2021). His outstanding contributions to electrochemical machining earned him the 2022 Mazak Advanced Production System Excellent Paper Award and the Numata Memorial Paper Award from the Japan Society for Precision Engineering, showcasing his impact in advanced manufacturing.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Wang specializes in Electrochemical Machining (ECM) and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), with an emphasis on intelligent manufacturing techniques. His doctoral research revolved around developing a novel stray-corrosion-free surface texturing method using electrolyte absorbed in a porous solid ball. This innovation enhances precision and minimizes surface damage. At BIPT, he continues to expand this work by applying ECM and EDM principles to modern manufacturing systems. His focus lies in optimizing machining mechanisms, reducing defects, and integrating sustainable materials into the manufacturing process, positioning him as a forward-thinking contributor in precision engineering and green technology.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Jiankang Wang emerges as a promising and accomplished researcher in the field of electrochemical and intelligent manufacturing. His academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to scientific innovation and applied engineering. With a background spanning leading institutions in China and Japan, and a research portfolio rich with groundbreaking techniques, Dr. Wang is well-positioned to contribute significantly to future advancements in precision manufacturing. His ongoing work at BIPT continues to address critical challenges in ECM and EDM, while his past accolades validate his research excellence and potential for broader industrial impact.

📚 Top Publications with Notes

  1. Stray-Corrosion-Free Dimple Texturing Through Electrochemical Machining with Electrolyte Absorbed in a Porous Solid Ball

    • Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2022

    • Cited by: 18 articles

  2. Simulation and verification of electrochemical machining with electrolyte collected and confined by a porous solid ball

    • Journal: CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology, 2022

    • Cited by: 11 articles

  3. Mechanism and characteristics of electrochemical machining using electrolyte absorbed in solid porous ball

    • Journal: Precision Engineering, 2022

    • Cited by: 9 articles

  4. Investigating characteristics of electrochemical machining through electrolyte absorbed with porous solid material

    • Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 2022

    • Cited by: 7 articles

  5. Preparation and evaluation of electromagnetic wave absorbing material by injection molding using plant-derived carbon powder

    • Journal: Composite Structures, 2021

    • Cited by: 5 articles

 

Dr. Lorenz Granrath | Production Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lorenz Granrath | Production Technology | Best Researcher Award

Japan Representative , Fraunhofer ICNAP, Japan

Dr. Lorenz Granrath  is a German-born expert in EU-Japan science-industry collaboration, with over 25 years of dedicated work in advanced technology sectors including AI, digital transformation (DX), environmental technology, and renewable energy. Based in Tokyo, Japan, he has held prominent roles such as Professor, Senior Advisor, and Representative in numerous German-Japanese institutional partnerships. He has successfully initiated and led international research projects, founded labs, advised companies, and lectured at leading universities including Waseda University. He is married to Megumi Ishigami and has one daughter.

Publication Profile

Summary of Suitability for Best Research Award – Dr. Lorenz Granrath

Dr. Lorenz Granrath exemplifies an outstanding candidate for the Best Research Award due to his extensive and impactful career in international science-industry collaboration, particularly between the EU and Japan. With over 25 years of strategic involvement in AI, digital transformation (DX), renewable energy, and advanced industrial technologies, he has played a crucial role in bridging academia, government bodies, and industry stakeholders. His leadership in securing funding, initiating R&D centers, establishing major cross-national collaborations (such as between AIST and DFKI), and launching cutting-edge projects like e-VITA, underscores his long-standing commitment to advancing global research agendas.

🎓 Education Background

Dr. Granrath earned his Doctorate in Economics (Dr. oec.) from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (1990–1994), where his thesis explored the protection and exchange of technologies between Japanese and Western firms. He also studied as a Visiting Researcher at The University of Tokyo (1992–1993). He holds a diploma in Industrial Engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) from the University of Karlsruhe (KIT), Germany, and completed his secondary education at Schloßschule Kirchberg/Jagst in 1981.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Granrath currently serves as the Representative at Fraunhofer-ICNAP since November 2024 and at the Institute for Experimental Psychophysiology (IXP) since June 2022, focusing on networked adaptive production and psychophysiological emotion detection. He is an advisor to multiple organizations, including ENV Science Trading and Kienbaum Japan, and has been a Visiting Lecturer at Waseda University since 2013. Notably, he served as Project Assistant Professor at Tohoku University (2021–2022) and held a key position as Supervisory Innovation Coordinator at AIST (2014–2021), where he led international AI and energy collaborations. Earlier roles include Fraunhofer Chief Representative Japan (2001–2013), Liaison Officer at GMD (1997–2001), and Project Manager at ABB STOTZ KONTAKT GmbH (1995–1997), underscoring his deep engagement in research and industrial application across continents.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Granrath’s contributions to EU-Japan collaboration have been recognized through his leadership roles in landmark projects and his success in securing multimillion-euro research contracts. He has been instrumental in initiating major projects such as e-VITA and CrossCDR, establishing international workshops, and founding research labs. His membership in prominent organizations like the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle, DJW, JSAI, and the JSPS Alumni reflects his standing in the academic and industrial community.

🔬 Research Focus

His interdisciplinary research spans artificial intelligence, digital twins, circular economy, smart aging, and human-centric computing. He has played a vital role in developing technologies for healthy aging, environmental sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. Dr. Granrath’s involvement in projects like e-VITA and initiatives in digital transformation highlight his commitment to bridging societal needs with cutting-edge scientific innovation, especially within the EU-Japan cooperative framework.

📚 Top Publications with Notes

  1. RE-HAK: A Novel Refurbish-to-Host Solution Using AI-Driven Blockchain to Advance Circular Economy and Revitalize Japan’s Akiyas
    🔹 Buildings (2025)

  2. Designing a circular cities declaration for Japan building on the European Union’s case study
    🔹 Journal of Environmental Management (2024)
    🔹 Cited by: 5 articles

  3. Digital Twins for Supporting Ageing Well: Approaches in Current Research and Innovation in Europe and Japan
    🔹 Sustainability (2024)
    🔹 Cited by: 6 articles

  4. The rising phenomenon of circular cities in Japan: Case studies of Kamikatsu, Osaki and Kitakyushu
    🔹 Science of The Total Environment (2023)
    🔹 Cited by: 12 articles

  5. Circular economy and zero-carbon strategies between Japan and South Korea: A comparative study
    🔹 Science of The Total Environment (2022)
    🔹 Cited by: 18 articles

  6. Social Capital Mediates the Association between the ICT Usage and Well-Being of Older People in Japan
    🔹 Sustainability (2022)
    🔹 Cited by: 15 articles

  7. EU-Japan Project e-VITA in Society 5.0: the “Digital Twin for Smart Aging”
    🔹 LinkedIn Newsletter Article (2022)