Yuanyin Zhang | Energy | Pioneer in Scientific Advancement Award

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Dr. Yuanyin Zhang | Energy | Pioneer in Scientific Advancement Award 

Professor level Senior Engineer at Peking University | China 

Dr. Yuanyin Zhang is a geophysicist recognized for his extensive contributions to seismic inversion, reservoir characterization, and emerging advances in natural hydrogen exploration, with a scholarly record that includes 492 citations by 410 documents, 61 publications, and an h-index of 11, reflecting his growing impact on the global geoscience community. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in geophysical exploration and geological engineering from leading Chinese institutions, building a strong foundation in data processing, inversion theory, and reservoir prediction. Over the course of his career, Dr. Yuanyin Zhang has served in research and senior engineering roles across major academic, industrial, and national geological survey organizations, consistently contributing to high-level scientific programs in deep hydrocarbon exploration, shale reservoir assessment, and complex carbonate system analysis. His work includes leadership in inversion algorithm development, multi-parameter seismic modeling, and integrated geophysical methodologies that have supported significant breakthroughs in the Tarim, Sichuan, Junggar, and Qaidam Basins. In recent years, he has advanced into the frontier field of natural hydrogen, leading multiple national and industry-supported projects focused on understanding its genesis, enrichment, and exploration models, thereby contributing to future-oriented energy research. His research interests encompass seismic inversion techniques, non-linear algorithm development, fracture and pore-pressure prediction, reservoir heterogeneity analysis, deep subsurface geological processes, and the emerging science of natural hydrogen accumulation. Dr. Yuanyin Zhang has authored influential monographs, delivered peer-reviewed publications across international journals, and contributed to numerous technical patents that bridge scientific innovation with real-world geological applications. His cross-disciplinary approach integrates geophysics, rock physics, sedimentology, and structural geology, enabling comprehensive solutions for complex exploration challenges. Through continued leadership in both theoretical and applied research, Dr. Yuanyin Zhang remains committed to advancing high-resolution subsurface imaging, improving geophysical predictive capability, and supporting sustainable energy development. His body of work underscores a sustained dedication to scientific excellence and positions him as an influential contributor to the evolution of modern geoscience and energy exploration.

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Featured Publications

  • Zhang, Y. (2025). Multi-field coupling controls the formation and evolution of deep reservoirs. Advances in Geo-Energy Research.

  • Zhang, Y. (2025). Structural sedimentary characteristics and oil & gas exploration potentials of Paleogene System in Sanmenxia Basin of Henan Province. Geological Survey of China.

  • Zhang, Y. (2024). Fault structural characteristics of the Early Paleozoic in the Keping Fault-Uplift, Tarim Basin: A case study in the southern Keping area. Geoscience.

  • Zhang, Y. (2024). Oil and gas exploration breakthroughs and insights in the western segment of the Silurian Shajingzi structural belt, Tarim Basin. Geological Survey of China.

  • Zhang, Y. (2024). Characteristics of source rocks in the Cambrian Xiaoerbulake Formation in the northwestern Tarim Basin. Oil and Gas Geology.

  • Zhang, Y. (2024). Geochemical characteristics of the Paleozoic marine source rocks and ultra-deep hydrocarbon accumulation mode of the Awati Sag. Energies.

  • Zhang, Y. (2025). Oil-gas conditions of the Proterozoic metamorphic basement reservoirs in the Wensu Salient, Tarim Basin, China. Petroleum Science.

  • Zhang, Y. (2020). Pre-stack hybrid nonlinear inversion for P-wave data. EAGE Expanded Abstracts.

  • Zhang, Y. (2018). Pre-stack seismic density inversion in marine shale reservoirs in the southern Jiaoshiba area, Sichuan Basin, China. Petroleum Science.

  • Zhang, Y. (2016). The comparison between full-stack data and pure P-wave data on deeply buried Ordovician paleokarst reservoir prediction. Earth Science Research.

Mohammad Karimi | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammad Karimi | Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Expert at University of Mohaghegh Ardabili | Iran

Mr. Mohammad Karimi is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of petroleum and energy engineering, recognized for his innovative contributions to the study of reservoir behavior, overburden pressure, and water block removal in oil wells. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Production and Drilling Engineering from Omidieh Petroleum University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran. Throughout his career, Karimi has combined strong theoretical knowledge with extensive field experience gained from working with major Iranian oil and gas companies, where he contributed to multiple industrial and academic projects aimed at improving oil recovery processes and energy system efficiency. His research focuses on developing new mathematical models and experimental methods to calculate overburden pressure, water block dynamics, and mutual solvent interactions in petroleum reservoirs. His publications in leading journals such as Elsevier’s Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Petroleum Chemistry, and International Journal of Petroleum Engineering reflect the high quality and international relevance of his work. He has presented his research at global conferences organized by professional bodies such as the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) and has authored book chapters addressing formation damage and reservoir modeling. In recognition of his groundbreaking research, he received the World Championship in Production Engineering from the International Agency for Standards and Ratings and was credited with the invention of the milli-Karimi unit for acid expansion measurement in oil, gas, and water wells. He also serves as an outstanding reviewer for Elsevier’s Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, underscoring his professional excellence and contributions to peer-reviewed research. His current scholarly profile lists 2 citations by 2 documents, 2 published works, and an h-index of 1, highlighting a growing trajectory in academic visibility. With a commitment to advancing petroleum science and promoting sustainable energy solutions, Mr. Mohammad Karimi continues to bridge the gap between experimental research and industrial application, positioning himself as a rising expert capable of driving innovation in the global energy research community.

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Featured Publications:

  • Karimi, M. H., (2014). Highly compact co-poly(amide-imide)s from polycondensation of an imide-modified derivative of L-aspartic acid. E-Polymers, 14(6), 1–10.

  • Karimi, M. H., (2013). Equations to calculate the overburden pressure in water layers of definite dimensions using experimental, macroscopic, and microscopic data. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 101, 68–74. Elsevier.

Zhibin Liu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Zhibin Liu | Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Director at Hebei University | China 

Mr. Zhibin Liu  Ph.D. in Engineering from North China Electric Power University with a specialization in control theory and control engineering, is a senior engineer and doctoral/master’s supervisor at Hebei University. With over a decade of experience in central enterprises focusing on new energy and electric vehicle charging and swapping technologies, he has established himself as a leading researcher in the energy domain. His professional expertise and research interests span vehicle-to-grid interaction, charging safety warning and protection, virtual power plants, demand response, and the development of smart energy systems across source-grid-load-storage integration. He has played significant roles as Executive Director of the IEEE PES Electric Vehicles Charging and Swapping Technology Committee and as Deputy Director of the Hebei Electric Vehicle Charging and Swapping Technology Innovation Center, contributing to the advancement of both academic and industrial innovation in electric vehicle energy systems. His research skills are demonstrated through SCI/EI-indexed publications,  authorized invention patents,  utility model patents, and software copyrights, alongside leadership of major vertical research projects funded by the Hebei Provincial Department of Education and technology development projects for institutions such as the State Grid and Guodian Investment Group. He has also been recognized as a talent in the Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Double Hundred and Thousand project for innovative talents in SMEs.Mr. Zhibin Liu’s contributions have earned him multiple prestigious awards, including the Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Second Prize, the China Electricity Council Second Prize, the China Association of Inventions Second Prize, two State Grid Tianjin Science and Technology Progress First Prizes, and accolades at the Hebei Provincial Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. According to Scopus, his scholarly impact includes 85 citations by 85 documents across 15 publications, with an h-index of 4, reflecting steady recognition of his academic contributions. With his innovative mindset, leadership, and strong track record in advancing clean energy technologies, Mr. Zhibin Liu is well positioned to make even greater contributions to sustainable energy systems and global smart grid development.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Liu, Z., Wang, H., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Vehicle-to-grid interaction strategies for optimizing demand response in smart energy systems. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 14(2), 1254–1266.

  2. Liu, Z., Chen, L., & Xu, J. (2022). Charging safety warning and protection technologies for electric vehicle infrastructure. Applied Energy, 310, 118589.

  3. Liu, Z., Zhao, M., & Wu, K. (2021). Virtual power plants: Design, optimization, and integration with renewable energy. Energy Reports, 7, 3450–3463.

  4. Liu, Z., Yang, F., & Li, T. (2020). Smart energy management in source-grid-load-storage systems under uncertainty. Journal of Cleaner Production, 276, 124108.

  5. Liu, Z., Sun, J., & Huang, D. (2019). Demand response mechanisms for large-scale electric vehicle integration. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, 110, 512–520.

  6. Liu, Z., Gao, P., & Ren, W. (2018). Multi-objective optimization of electric vehicle charging networks. Energy, 155, 324–335.

  7. Liu, Z., & Han, X. (2017). Advanced control strategies for electric vehicle charging and swapping stations. IEEE Access, 5, 18475–18484.