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

Linan Liu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Linan Liu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Linan Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Hebei Institute of Environmental Engineering. Linan holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Tianjin University, an M.Sc. in Ecology from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Henan Institute of Science and Technology. Linan's research focuses on pollution ecological remediation, biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and metals, and the development of green materials for environmental remediation. With extensive experience in environmental research, Linan has received multiple academic awards, including the Excellent Student Award from Tianjin University and the National Scholarship.

Prof. Linan Liu | Hebei University of Environmental Engineering | China

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🎓Education

  • Linan Liu obtained a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at Tianjin University, completing the program in January 2021. Prior to that, Linan earned a Master’s degree in Ecology from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 2014. Linan’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the College of Resources and Environment at Henan Institute of Science and Technology, where studies were completed in 2011.

👨‍🏫Experience

  • Linan Liu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at Hebei Institute of Environmental Engineering, a position held since January 2024. Before this, Linan worked as a Research Assistant at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, from September 2021 to January 2024. Earlier in the career, Linan also contributed as a Research Assistant at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, from August 2014 to August 2015.

🏆Awards and Recognitions

  • Throughout the academic and professional career, Linan Liu has received multiple awards and honors. These include the Excellent Student Award and the Bohai Securities Scholarship from Tianjin University in 2018. In recognition of academic excellence, Linan was named an Outstanding Graduate of Liaoning Province in 2014 and received the Excellent Student Award from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2013. Additional accolades include the Outstanding Student Leader award from the Shenyang Institute of Applied Ecology in 2012, the National Scholarship from Henan Institute of Science and Technology in 2010, and the First Prize in the National Mathematical Modeling Competition in Henan Province in 2009.

💡Skills and Certifications

  • Linan Liu possesses extensive expertise in environmental science, with a strong background in pollution remediation strategies, ecological restoration techniques, and biogeochemical interactions. Linan’s research skills encompass experimental design, data analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex environmental issues.

🔬 Research Focus

  • Linan Liu’s research primarily revolves around pollution ecological remediation, biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and metals, and the development of green materials for environmental remediation. The studies aim to advance understanding and application of ecological solutions to environmental pollution challenges.

🌎Conclusion

  • Dr. Linan Liu’s extensive contributions to Environmental Science, coupled with innovative research in pollution control and sustainability, make them an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Their impactful publications, secured grants, and recognized expertise position them as a leading researcher dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and scientific progress.

📖Publications

  • Effect of physical and chemical co-application of biochar and sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron on the NB degradation in soil: Key roles of biochar

    • Authors: F. Gao, Feilong; M. Zhang, Mingyi; S. Li, Supeng; L. Liu, Li'nan; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology, 2025

  • Effects of microplastics on microbial community and greenhouse gas emission in soil: A critical review

    • Authors: G. Chen, Guanlin; S. Guo, Saisai; L. Liu, Li'nan; W. Zhang, Wenzhu; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2025

  • Phototransformation and photoreactivity of MPs-DOM in aqueous environment: Key role of MPs structure decoded by optical and molecular signatures

    • Authors: S. Guo, Saisai; L. Liu, Li'nan; L. Wang, Lan; J. Tang, Jingchun
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2024
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