Dr. Xiaochao LI | Renewable Energy Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiaochao LI | Renewable Energy Technologies | Best Researcher Award

China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research | China

Dr. Xiaochao Li is an emerging and multidisciplinary researcher in hydraulic and hydropower engineering, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, technical innovation, and leadership potential. He is currently affiliated with the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research, where his work focuses on impact turbine operation characteristics, sediment erosion analysis, and intelligent construction in hydropower systems. Dr. Li earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Energy and Power Engineering and Hydraulic Engineering from North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, where he graduated with top academic rankings. His research emphasizes fluid dynamics, hydro-turbine performance, and sediment–flow interactions, contributing valuable insights to sustainable energy and water resource management. He has authored six scientific papers indexed in SCI, EI, and CSCD, accumulating nine citations from nine documents and holding an h-index of 1, reflecting the growing academic impact of his research. Beyond research, Dr. Li has participated in major projects under the National Natural Science Foundation and several industrial collaborations in hydropower development with China Three Gorges Corporation. His academic excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, Outstanding Graduate Leader, and awards from institutions such as Tsinghua University and Beijing Normal University. A member of several prestigious organizations including the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) and the Chinese Society for Hydroelectric Engineering, Dr. Li integrates engineering innovation with environmental responsibility. Through his strong foundation in both theory and practical hydropower systems, Dr. Xiaochao Li continues to advance the development of intelligent, efficient, and sustainable hydropower technologies in China and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Li, X. (2024). Advancements in cavitation and noise research of waterjet pumps. Journal of Hydraulic Engineering and Fluid Machinery.

Li, X. (2024). Analysis of the development of tidal energy and its implementation. Renewable Energy Research Journal.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao-Chen Sun | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao-Chen Sun | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao-Chen Sun is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, renowned for his pioneering work in topological photonic and acoustic materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Nanjing University and further expanded his academic expertise through postdoctoral research at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. Dr. Sun’s research focuses on exploring topological physics in artificial materials, particularly the realization of non-Abelian acoustic phases, topological slow waves, and acoustic topological alloys. His innovative studies have significantly deepened the understanding of topological behaviors in photonic and acoustic systems, providing the foundation for next-generation compact, low-loss acoustic and photonic devices. As a prolific scientist, Dr. Sun has authored 40 peer-reviewed papers, including publications in prestigious journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Communications, and Physical Review Letters. His outstanding research contributions have earned him 3,015 citations from 2,224 documents, reflecting his global academic influence and recognition, with an impressive h-index of 19. In addition, his Google Scholar h-index is 22, further attesting to the depth and consistency of his impact across multiple scientific disciplines. Dr. Sun has also led and participated in numerous research projects focusing on the development of innovative topological materials and their technological applications. His ability to combine theoretical insights with experimental realization distinguishes him as a forward-thinking scholar. Through his visionary approach and sustained excellence, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiao-Chen Sun continues to drive innovation in materials science and engineering, positioning himself as one of the leading figures in the emerging field of topological acoustics and photonics.

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Featured Publications

Sun, X.-C. (2024). Exploring non-Abelian topological phases in acoustic systems: Revealing novel mechanisms beyond conventional band topology. Physical Review Letters, 132, 216602.

Sun, X.-C. (2023). Exploring acoustic ideal topological insulator and topological slow-waves: Offering new routes for compact and low-loss acoustic devices. Nature Communications, 14, 952.

Mr. Cui Fangke | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Excellence in Innovation

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Mr. Cui Fangke | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Excellence in Innovation

College of Ecology and Environment | Xinjiang University | China

Mr. Cui Fangke is a promising early-career researcher at the College of Ecology and Environment, Xinjiang University, where he holds a doctoral qualification and specializes in forest ecology and agricultural ecology. His research focuses on the ecological restoration and environmental sustainability of complex ecosystems, particularly in arid regions and subtropical coastal zones. Mr. Cui has conducted comprehensive studies on plant-soil-microbial interactions and their role in rehabilitating degraded ecosystems, contributing valuable insights into the mechanisms that support soil fertility and ecological balance. His research combines remote sensing techniques with field monitoring, offering innovative perspectives on ecosystem management and agricultural adaptation under changing climatic conditions. As the principal or co-author of significant publications in high-impact journals such as Catena and Scientific Reports, Mr. Cui’s work has attracted increasing academic attention. His recent studies include pioneering research on pioneer tree species facilitating coastal ecosystem restoration and the spatial heterogeneity of soil physical and chemical properties in coastal agricultural zones. Despite being in the early stages of his career, his scholarly output reflects a growing influence in ecological sciences, with 3 citations from 3 documents, 1 published paper, and an h-index of 1. Through his dedication to advancing ecological resilience and environmental sustainability, Mr. Cui Fangke exemplifies the qualities of an emerging leader in environmental and agricultural research, making him a commendable candidate for recognition in scientific achievement and research excellence awards.

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Featured Publications

Xiuyu, X., Cui, F., Liyong, F., et al. (2024).A pioneer  tree species rapidly facilitating ecosystem restoration in coastal regions depends on soil traits. Catena, 238, 107825.

Cui, F., Xu, X., Wang, M., et al. (2025). The spatial heterogeneity of soil physical and chemical properties and comprehensive fertility in the Leizhou Peninsula coastal region. Scientific Reports, 15, 37178.

Prof. Yan Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yan Zhang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

College of Urban and Environmental Sciences | Northwest University | China

Prof. Yan Zhang is a highly accomplished environmental scientist whose research primarily focuses on water pollution, soil ecology, microplastic contamination, and the biogeochemical cycling of nitrogen and heavy metals. With an impressive record of 52 scientific publications, Prof. Zhang has made influential contributions to understanding the environmental behavior of pollutants and their interactions within aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Her works, published in leading journals such as Science of The Total Environment, Marine Pollution Bulletin, Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, and Land Degradation & Development, have significantly advanced the field of environmental monitoring and pollution assessment. Her studies have addressed critical environmental challenges in China, including nitrate pollution tracing using isotopic techniques, the ecological risks of microplastics, and the impact of land use and erosion processes on heavy metal distribution in the Loess Plateau. Prof. Zhang’s interdisciplinary approach bridges hydrology, ecology, and environmental chemistry, offering valuable insights for sustainable watershed and soil management. Her scholarly impact is reflected in a robust h-index of 21, supported by 2,361 citations from 2,153 documents, indicating the broad relevance and recognition of her research within the international scientific community. She has served as both first and corresponding author on numerous influential papers, several of which have been recognized as ESI Top 1% highly cited papers. Through her leadership in environmental research and her collaborative work with international experts, Prof. Yan Zhang continues to play a vital role in promoting scientific innovation, sustainability, and ecological resilience across global environmental systems.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, Y., Guan, M., Shi, P., Song, J., & Cui, L. (2025). Migration of microplastics in hyporheic zone sediments: Beiluo River, China. Environmental Earth Sciences,

Zhang, Y., Che, J., & Yang, L. (2025). Occurrence, environmental behavior, and co-pollution of microplastics with heavy metals in urban channelized rivers. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 11, 1797–1810.

Zhang, Y., Shi, P., & Cui, L. (2024). Microplastics in riverine systems: Recommendations for standardized sampling, separation, digestion and characterization. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 207, 116950.

Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Bi, Z., Yu, Y., Shi, P., Ren, L., & Shan, Z. (2020). The impact of land use changes and erosion process on heavy metal distribution in the hilly area of the Loess Plateau, China. Science of The Total Environment, 718, 137305

Zhang, Y., Shi, P., Song, J., & Li, Q. (2019). Application of nitrogen and oxygen isotopes for source and fate identification of nitrate pollution in surface water: A review. Applied Sciences, 9(18), 3890.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weilun Kong | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weilun Kong | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Anhui Technical College of Industry and Economy | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weilun Kong is an accomplished scholar in geology and environmental sciences, currently serving at the Anhui Technical College of Industry and Economy. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology, an M.S. in Environmental Science, and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering, all from Hefei University of Technology. His academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation, merging geological principles with environmental engineering practices. Before entering academia, he accumulated valuable industrial experience as an engineer in environmental equipment manufacturing and high-voltage switchgear production. Since transitioning to academia, Dr. Kong has been deeply involved in geological education and research, contributing significantly to the understanding of geoheritage and cultural geology, especially in the Chaohu Lake Region of China. He has successfully led several major research projects, including the Potential Investigation for the Construction of Geo-cultural Villages in the Chaohu Lake Region and the Investigation Report on the Geological Background of Cultural Tourism Resources. His research has resulted in impactful publications in high-quality journals such as Geoheritage, where he explored topics like urban geoheritage under anthropogenic pressure and Chinese scholars’ stones as heritage resources. Dr. Kong’s scholarly contributions are recognized internationally, with his work cited in 18 documents, amassing a total of 19 citations from 3 publications, and achieving an h-index of 2, reflecting both the reach and depth of his research impact. His academic interests lie in geoheritage conservation, geological tourism resources, and environmental geology, where he continues to bridge scientific understanding with cultural and sustainable development perspectives. Through dedicated research and teaching, Dr. Weilun Kong has become a respected figure in the field of geology and environmental studies, inspiring the next generation of scholars and contributing to regional geo-cultural advancement.

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Featured Publications

Kong, W. (2020). Urban geoheritage sites under strong anthropogenic pressure: Example from the Chaohu Lake Region, Hefei, China. Geoheritage.

Kong, W. (2023). Chinese “Scholars’ Stones”: A potential heritage stone resource under strong anthropogenic pressure. Geoheritage.

Kong, W. (2025). Preliminary inventory and assessment of the geological heritage of the origin of Chinese Lingbi Stone. Geoheritage.

Yuntao Guo | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuntao Guo | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Institute of Technology | China

Dr. Yuntao Guo is an Associate Professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in advanced aerospace propulsion technology. He obtained his PhD from Beijing Institute of Technology and later pursued postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University before joining BIT. His research primarily focuses on electrical propulsion and rocket propulsion technology, with notable innovations in plasma generation and its wide-ranging applications. He has published 28 peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, with a total of 346 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting his growing academic influence. His contributions include pioneering plasma-based air disinfection systems that led to multiple authorized patents and recognition through the Patent Invention Innovation Award. In addition, he has advanced discharge technology for space micro-propulsion, successfully developing a low-power, modular micro-thruster prototype whose performance reaches internationally advanced standards. He is currently working on an engineering prototype, with plans for space verification in the near future. Dr. Guo has completed or is engaged in three funded research projects, holds four patents, and serves as a Junior Editorial Committee Member for Propulsion and Energy. He is also an active member of the Chinese Society of Astronautics and collaborates closely with Tsinghua University.

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Featured Publications

  • Study on the effect of gas injection hole radius on mixing and combustion in solid propellant ducted rockets based on total pressure distribution

  • Study on the aerodynamic effects on the excitation of the combustion flow field in solid rocket ramjet engines

  • Numerical study on the influence of inlet cover opening process on the stage transition performance of solid propellant ducted rockets

He Xue-Qin | Ornamental Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. He Xue-Qin | Ornamental Plants | Best Researcher Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Dr. Xueqin He is a distinguished researcher and faculty member at the College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China, with a strong academic focus on plant physiology, molecular biology, and horticultural crop improvement. Her research primarily explores the molecular mechanisms regulating flower color formation, stress physiology, and metabolic responses in horticultural plants, with Dianthus and potato as her major model systems. Over the past decade, she has made significant contributions to understanding anthocyanin biosynthesis, chalcone synthase gene regulation, karyotype analysis, and physiological adaptations of plants under abiotic stress conditions. She has authored 12 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals, which have collectively garnered over 220 citations, reflecting her influence in the field, and she maintains an h-index of 8, demonstrating both productivity and impact. Dr. He has successfully led and participated in several competitive research grants, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia, focusing on gene regulation in flower pigmentation, dormancy mechanisms in Gladiolus, and stress-response pathways in Dianthus. Her pioneering work provides theoretical and practical insights into ornamental plant breeding, stress tolerance, and horticultural innovation, contributing substantially to advancing sustainable horticulture and plant protection science.

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Featured Publications

  • Subcellular localization and prokaryotic expression of DchCHS1 and DchCHS3 from Dianthus chinensis, and their overexpression in tobacco

  • A G6P1E isomerase of sugar metabolism is involved in the flower colors of Dianthus chinensis

  • Characterization of three chalcone synthase-like genes in Dianthus chinensis

Yang zhang | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award-duplicate-1

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Dr. Saikat Biswas | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

IIT Roorkee | India

Dr. Saikat Biswas is an Indian chemical engineer and academic whose research primarily focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multiphase flow, and microfluidics, with a special emphasis on droplet dynamics including breakup, splitting, and the transition from dripping to jetting in complex microchannel geometries. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (2016–2023), where his doctoral work investigated droplet breakup dynamics in confined microscale flows, and previously completed both his M.Tech and B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology Agartala. Throughout his academic journey, he has published 14 documents, accumulating 41 citations and achieving an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing impact in the field. His contributions include both numerical and computational studies, such as two-dimensional and three-dimensional simulations of droplet splitting at T-junctions and multifurcating channels, investigations of flow-focusing geometries, and analyses of the role of viscosity ratio, surface tension, and channel design in influencing microfluidic droplet behaviour. Skilled in advanced tools such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, OpenFOAM, and MATLAB, he integrates computational methods with engineering applications to address fundamental and applied challenges. Recognized as hard-working, adaptable, and collaborative, Biswas continues to contribute to the advancement of microfluidics and multiphase flow research.

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Featured Publications

“Digital electronic based portable device for colorimetric quantification of ketones and glucose level in human urine”

“Droplet splitting in multifurcating microchannel: A three-dimensional numerical simulation study”

“3D simulation of dripping and jetting phenomena in a flow-focusing geometry”

“A computational study on transition mechanism of dripping to jetting flow in a flow focusing geometry”

“Influence of microchannel geometry on droplet breakup dynamics: A computational study”