Fei Xiao | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Fei Xiao | Engineering | Innovative Research Award 

Xiao Fei is an expert in civil and airport engineering, specializing in cryogenic material storage, geothermal energy, and data analytics. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Nanyang Technological University and has extensive research experience in underground LNG storage and grouting technologies. Currently based at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, he has also worked with institutions like Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His skills include finite element analysis, data modeling, and structural optimization. Xiao Fei has received multiple academic awards, including the SRMEG Outstanding Paper Award.

Dr. Fei Xiao | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | China

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🎓Education

  • Xiao Fei obtained a PhD in Civil Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, between August 2014 and August 2018. Prior to that, he earned a Master of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) from September 2011 to March 2014. His undergraduate studies were completed at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from September 2007 to June 2011.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Xiao Fei has gained professional experience through roles in both academia and industry. He worked as an Assistant Engineer at Germanischer Lloyd (GL, Shanghai) from November 2013 to January 2014, where he was responsible for 3D modeling of a 10,000 TEU container ship. Additionally, he served as a work assistant at SJTU’s Graduate School (2011-2013) and held leadership positions in student organizations. His industry experience includes an assistant surveyor role at Registro Italiano Navale (RINA, Shanghai) in early 2011, where he was involved in quality control testing and structural inspections.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Xiao Fei has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his academic and professional career. He won the Best Presentation and Outstanding Paper Award at the SRMEG (Singapore) in 2021, as well as the Second Runner-up Outstanding Paper Award in 2018-2019. During his studies at SJTU, he was awarded the American Bureau of Shipping Scholarship (Top 10%) in 2013 and the China Classification Society Scholarship (Top 23%) in 2012. He has also been recognized for his leadership, receiving the Outstanding Student Leader Award at both SJTU (2012) and HUST (2010). His achievements include academic excellence scholarships, self-reliance scholarships, and recognition for moral and extracurricular contributions at HUST.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Xiao Fei possesses a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in finite element analysis using COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, and ABAQUS. He is adept at designing and conducting experiments, performing data post-processing, and developing application programs using MATLAB and C Language. His expertise extends to data analysis with MATLAB and IBM SPSS, as well as 2D and 3D modeling using AutoCAD and Poseidon.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Xiao Fei has been extensively involved in research projects related to underground LNG storage, high-pressure grouting technology for tunneling, and stability analysis of offshore structures. At the SJ-NTU Corporate Lab from May 2019 to May 2021, he worked on determining the configuration of pit-type storage systems, developing cost estimation and optimization models, and building numerical models for thermal and mechanical analysis. During his PhD at NTU (2015-2019), he focused on high-pressure grouting for tunneling, employing artificial neural networks for predictive modeling and developing simulations for grout penetration in fractured rock systems. His earlier research at SJTU (2012-2013) and HUST (2011) involved stability and reliability analysis of top-tensioned risers in real sea conditions and stress intensity factor analysis in offshore structures.

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Fei Xiao is highly suitable for the Research for Innovative Research Award, given his exceptional research contributions, innovative problem-solving, and leadership in advancing engineering knowledge. His work aligns with the award’s goal of recognizing researchers who push the boundaries of technology and sustainability.

📖Publications

  • Innovative measures for thermal performance enhancement of single well-based deep geothermal systems: existing solutions and some viable options
    Authors: F. Xiao*, Z. Zhao, L. Yang
    Journal: Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2022

  • Numerical simulation of single well geothermal system based on the artificial geyser concept considering phase change and multiphysics coupling
    Authors: Z. Chen, F. Xiao*
    Journal: Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2025

  • Thermal runaway prevention and mitigation for lithium-ion battery-powered electric aircraft: challenges and perspectives
    Authors: L. Yang, F. Liu, F. Li, Z. Chen, J. Wang, L. Gao, F. Xiao, J. Sun, A. Romagnoli
    Journal: Aerospace Traffic and Safety, 2024

  • Revisiting the evaluation of hydraulic transmissivity of elliptical rock fractures in triaxial shear-flow experiments
    Authors: Y. Ji, H. Hofmann, E. H. Rutter, F. Xiao*, L. Yang
    Journal: Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2022

  • Performance enhancement of horizontal extension and thermal energy storage to an abandoned exploitation well and satellite LNG station integrated ORC system
    Authors: F. Xiao*, L. Yang, L. He, A. Gil, S. Rajoo, Z. Zhao, A. Romagnoli, L. F. Cabeza
    Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022

Yanxin Huang | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yanxin Huang | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanxin Huang is a Senior Engineer at the Aviation Industry Aerodynamics Research Institute, specializing in aeroelastic simulation, wind tunnel testing, and model design. He earned his Ph.D. in Aircraft Design from the University of Alabama, focusing on multi-fidelity aeroelastic optimization for flexible wings. With expertise in fluid-structure interaction and vibration analysis, he has led numerous national and military research projects and contributed to NASA's aeroelastic design initiatives. Dr. Huang is the author of several high-impact publications and holds a patent for a wing flutter suppression device using piezoelectric energy harvesting.

Dr. Yanxin Huang | Hong Kong Baptist University | China

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Education

  • Dr. Yanxin Huang holds a Ph.D. in Aircraft Design from the University of Alabama, where he completed his thesis on the "Development of Multi-Fidelity Aeroelastic Optimization Framework for Flexible Wing Conceptual Design" under the supervision of Dr. Weihua Su between January 2016 and May 2021. He also earned a Master's degree in Engineering Mechanics from Hohai University in 2014 and a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Southeast University in 2011.

Experience

  • Dr. Huang is currently a Senior Engineer at the Aviation Industry Aerodynamics Research Institute, focusing on aeroelastic simulation, wind tunnel testing, and model design. His extensive experience includes leading research projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund Project on hypersonic vehicle fluid-solid coupling, military projects on aeroelastic foundation problems, and vibration and noise analysis technology. Additionally, he contributed to NASA ARMD’s project on fast aeroelastic design and optimization of high-aspect-ratio wings from 2016 to 2020.

  Honors and Awards

  • Dr. Huang’s achievements include significant contributions to the development of aeroelastic frameworks and fluid-structure interaction modeling. He has authored high-impact research papers published in prestigious journals and conferences, and he is also the inventor of a patent for a wing flutter suppression device utilizing piezoelectric energy harvesting modules.

Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Huang possesses expertise in aeroelastic simulation, structural dynamics modeling, fluid-structure interaction analysis, and wind tunnel experimental design. His technical skills include proficiency in advanced computational tools for aerodynamics and extensive knowledge of vibration and noise analysis in aerospace applications.

Research Focus

  • Dr. Huang’s research focuses on aeroelasticity and its applications in high-aspect-ratio and flexible wings, fluid-structure interaction, and vibration suppression technologies. He has made notable advancements in multi-fidelity modeling, unsteady vortex lattice methods, and nonlinear aeroelastic formulations, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of aerospace engineering.

Conclusion

  • Dr. Yanxin Huang is an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional academic achievements, innovative solutions, and global contributions to aerospace engineering. His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, advancing the field in meaningful ways. Awarding him this honor will not only recognize his individual excellence but also highlight the significance of aerospace research in shaping the future of technology and aviation.

Publications

  • Updating multi-fidelity structural dynamic models for flexible wings with feed-forward neural network
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Su, W.
    • Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2023.
  • Correlation studies of geometrically nonlinear aeroelastic formulations with beam and shell elements
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Tsushima, N., Arizono, H., Yokozeki, T., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum, 2020.
  • Linearization and analytical aerodynamic sensitivity of unsteady vortex-lattice aerodynamics
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum, 2019.
  • Model updating for structural dynamics of flexible wings with surrogate approach
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., McDowell, W.D., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018.
  • Nonlinear aeroelasticity of highly flexible joined-wing aircraft using unsteady vortex-lattice method
    • Author(s): Su, W., Huang, Y., Hammerton, J.R.
    • Journal: 58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2017.

 

Yanxin Huang | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yanxin Huang | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanxin Huang is a Senior Engineer at the Aviation Industry Aerodynamics Research Institute, specializing in aeroelastic simulation, wind tunnel testing, and model design. He earned his Ph.D. in Aircraft Design from the University of Alabama, focusing on multi-fidelity aeroelastic optimization for flexible wings. With expertise in fluid-structure interaction and vibration analysis, he has led numerous national and military research projects and contributed to NASA’s aeroelastic design initiatives. Dr. Huang is the author of several high-impact publications and holds a patent for a wing flutter suppression device using piezoelectric energy harvesting.

Dr. Yanxin Huang | Hong Kong Baptist University | China

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🎓 Education

  • Dr. Yanxin Huang holds a Ph.D. in Aircraft Design from the University of Alabama, where he completed his thesis on the “Development of Multi-Fidelity Aeroelastic Optimization Framework for Flexible Wing Conceptual Design” under the supervision of Dr. Weihua Su between January 2016 and May 2021. He also earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics from Hohai University in 2014 and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Southeast University in 2011.

💼 Experience

  • Dr. Huang is currently a Senior Engineer at the Aviation Industry Aerodynamics Research Institute, focusing on aeroelastic simulation, wind tunnel testing, and model design. His extensive experience includes leading research projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund Project on hypersonic vehicle fluid-solid coupling, military projects on aeroelastic foundation problems, and vibration and noise analysis technology. Additionally, he contributed to NASA ARMD’s project on fast aeroelastic design and optimization of high-aspect-ratio wings from 2016 to 2020.

 🏆 Honors and Awards

  • Dr. Huang’s achievements include significant contributions to the development of aeroelastic frameworks and fluid-structure interaction modeling. He has authored high-impact research papers published in prestigious journals and conferences, and he is also the inventor of a patent for a wing flutter suppression device utilizing piezoelectric energy harvesting modules.

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

  • Dr. Huang possesses expertise in aeroelastic simulation, structural dynamics modeling, fluid-structure interaction analysis, and wind tunnel experimental design. His technical skills include proficiency in advanced computational tools for aerodynamics and extensive knowledge of vibration and noise analysis in aerospace applications.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Dr. Huang’s research focuses on aeroelasticity and its applications in high-aspect-ratio and flexible wings, fluid-structure interaction, and vibration suppression technologies. He has made notable advancements in multi-fidelity modeling, unsteady vortex lattice methods, and nonlinear aeroelastic formulations, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in the field of aerospace engineering.

Conclusion

  • Dr. Yanxin Huang is an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional academic achievements, innovative solutions, and global contributions to aerospace engineering. His work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, advancing the field in meaningful ways. Awarding him this honor will not only recognize his individual excellence but also highlight the significance of aerospace research in shaping the future of technology and aviation.

📄Publications

  • Updating multi-fidelity structural dynamic models for flexible wings with feed-forward neural network
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Su, W.
    • Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2023.
  • Correlation studies of geometrically nonlinear aeroelastic formulations with beam and shell elements
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Tsushima, N., Arizono, H., Yokozeki, T., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA Scitech 2020 Forum, 2020.
  • Linearization and analytical aerodynamic sensitivity of unsteady vortex-lattice aerodynamics
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA Scitech 2019 Forum, 2019.
  • Model updating for structural dynamics of flexible wings with surrogate approach
    • Author(s): Huang, Y., McDowell, W.D., Su, W.
    • Journal: AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2018.
  • Nonlinear aeroelasticity of highly flexible joined-wing aircraft using unsteady vortex-lattice method
    • Author(s): Su, W., Huang, Y., Hammerton, J.R.
    • Journal: 58th AIAA/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, 2017.

Jianghua Sui | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Jianghua Sui | Engineering Best Researcher Award

Innovative Impact:

  • Sui’s application of cutting-edge technologies, including new materials and energy sources, to fishing vessels has yielded substantial economic and operational benefits. Her efforts have supported strategic upgrades to offshore fishing as a national industry and informed policy development for agencies like the Maritime Safety Administration.

Mrs. Jianghua Sui | Dalian Ocean University | China

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 🎓EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:

  • Mrs. Jianghua Sui began her academic journey at Dalian Maritime University, where he earned her Ph.D. in Marine Engineering in 2007. Her passion for maritime research and engineering laid the foundation for a distinguished career focused on innovation and safety in the marine sector.

 🏥 Professional Milestones:

  • Since 2016, Mrs. Sui has served as a professor at Dalian Ocean University and currently holds the esteemed position of Dean of Navigation and Ship Engineering College. Over her career, he has undertaken 93 scientific research projects, with 85 completed and 8 ongoing. Her prolific research output includes 50 published papers as the first or corresponding author. Additionally, he has authored 12 books and holds 13 patents, solidifying her reputation as a leading academic and innovator.

🧬 Research Contributions:

  • Mrs. Sui’s research encompasses ship motion control, fishing vessel safety, marine automation engineering, and intelligent algorithms. Her work on the safety technology of fishing vessels has been instrumental in driving advancements in maritime safety. Notable achievements include the integration of new technologies, energy sources, and materials on fishing vessels, leading to significant economic benefits. Her research has directly supported policy-making for organizations such as the Maritime Safety Administration and the Fisheries and Fishery Administration.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

  • Mrs. Jianghua Sui has made significant contributions to the field of marine engineering and fishing vessel safety, earning widespread recognition for her impactful work. Her pioneering research on safety technologies and innovative applications of new materials and energy sources in fishing vessels has directly contributed to economic growth and enhanced maritime safety standards. These advancements have been highly commended by the Ministry of Agriculture and have supported the elevation of offshore fishing as a strategic industry in China. Mrs. Sui’s efforts have also influenced policy decisions by the Maritime Safety Administration and the Fisheries and Fishery Administration, underscoring her role as a key advisor in the maritime sector.

🖋 EDITORIAL APPOINTMENTS

  • Mrs. Sui plays an integral role in the academic community by serving on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals. These include the Journal of Dalian Ocean University, the Journal of Fishery Modernization, and the Chinese Journal of Navigation. Through these appointments, he actively shapes the discourse and direction of research in marine engineering and safety, ensuring the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work.

🤝 COLLABORATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Mrs. Sui has established a vast network of collaborations and professional affiliations. As a visiting scholar at the State Key Laboratory of Process Industry at Northeastern University, he further expanded her expertise. He holds leadership roles such as Deputy Director of the Fishing Vessel Safety Research Center, Head of the Secretariat of the Fishing Vessel Technology Research Subcommittee, and Executive Director of the China Ocean Fisheries Association. Her membership in national and provincial expert committees reflects her standing as a trusted advisor and leader in advancing marine and fishing vessel safety standards.

📊 ACADEMIC CITATIONS

  • A prolific scholar, Mrs. Sui has published 20 journal articles in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, with her research cited in leading platforms. Her contributions include 5 SCI-indexed papers and 15 EI-indexed works, reflecting her influence and academic excellence. Additionally, he has authored 12 books and contributed 50 papers as the first or corresponding author, further cementing her reputation as an authority in maritime engineering and safety.

🌟 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

  • Mrs. Sui’s enduring legacy lies in her commitment to fishery vessel safety and technological innovation. Her work has provided invaluable support for formulating national policies, significantly improving maritime safety standards. Looking forward, her efforts will continue to shape the future of marine engineering, inspiring advancements in sustainable practices, intelligent systems, and fishing vessel modernization.

📄Publications

  • Auxiliary model nonlinear innovation least squares algorithm for identification ship 4-DOF via full-scale test data
    • Authors: Song, C.; Li, Y.; Sui, J.
    • Journal: Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 25861
  • Pitching Stabilization Control for Super Large Ships Based on Double Nonlinear Positive Feedback under Rough Sea Conditions
    • Authors: Song, C.; Qiao, Q.; Sui, J.
    • Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2024, 12(9), 1657
  • Nonlinear innovation identification algorithm based on comprehensive application method for large ship model in rough sea
    • Authors: Song, C.; Li, Y.; Sui, J.; Zhang, X.
    • Journal: Ocean Engineering, 2024, 303, 117502
  • Dynamic Positioning Control of Large Ships in Rough Sea Based on an Improved Closed-Loop Gain Shaping Algorithm
    • Authors: Song, C.; Guo, T.; Sui, J.; Zhang, X.
    • Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2024, 12(2), 351
  • Nonlinear Innovation Identification for Norrbin Mathematical Model Via Actual Ship
    • Authors: Sui, J.; Bai, C.; Song, C.; Zhang, X.
    • Journal: Proceedings of the 36th Chinese Control and Decision Conference (CCDC), 2024, pp. 572–577