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

Nan Nan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nan Nan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Nan Nan is a lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning, specializing in Mineral Processing Engineering. With a PhD from Northeastern University, China, their research focuses on flotation reagents, process mineralogy, and the comprehensive utilization of mineral resources. Nan Nan has published several SCI papers and received funding from the Liaoning Higher Education Research Fund. They have also led industry projects, including process optimization for various mineral processing plants, and won the 2nd Prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Gold Association.

Dr. Nan Nan | University of Science and Technology Liaoning | China

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🎓 Education

  • Nan Nan earned a PhD in Mineral Processing Engineering from Northeastern University, China, where they gained in-depth knowledge and expertise in mineral processing technologies.

💼 Experience

  • Currently serving as a lecturer at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning, Nan Nan has gained substantial industry experience by leading and participating in multiple enterprise-commissioned projects. Notably, these include energy efficiency evaluations and process examination projects for several mineral processing plants and mines across China.

 🏆 Honors and Awards

  • Nan Nan has been recognized with the 2nd Prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Gold Association. Additionally, Nan Nan has received funding support from the Liaoning Higher Education Research Fund.

🛠️ Skills and Certifications

  • Nan Nan possesses strong expertise in mineral processing engineering, flotation performance, process mineralogy, and the development of flotation reagents. With experience in optimizing grinding processes and flotation collectors, Nan Nan has contributed to enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of mineral processing operations.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Nan Nan’s research primarily focuses on mineral processing engineering, flotation reagent research and development, process mineralogy, and the comprehensive utilization of mineral resources. The work aims to advance flotation technology, process optimization, and to reduce operational costs, particularly in harsh mining conditions such as those in Northeast China.

Conclusion

  • Nan Nan is an ideal candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to their exceptional academic background, groundbreaking contributions to industry practices, and continuous pursuit of research innovation. Their combination of industry collaborations, academic publications, and awarded research makes them a deserving nominee for this prestigious recognition.

📄Publications

  • Molecular modeling of interactions between N-(Carboxymethyl)-N-tetradecylglycine and fluorapatite
    Authors: Nan, N., Zhu, Y., Han, Y., Liu, J.
    Journal: Minerals, 2019, 9(5), 278
  • Flotation performance and mechanism of α-Bromolauric acid on separation of hematite and fluorapatite
    Authors: Nan, N., Zhu, Y., Han, Y.
    Journal: Minerals Engineering, 2019, 132, pp. 162–168
  • Froth flotation giant surfactants
    Authors: Li, Z., Fu, Y., Li, Z., Zhu, Y., Li, Y.
    Journal: Polymer, 2019, 162, pp. 58–62