Uzma Amin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Uzma Amin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Curtin University, Australia.

Dr. Uzma Amin πŸŽ“ is a passionate Lecturer in Electrical Engineering ⚑, with a Ph.D. in the field and over a decade of commitment to academia and applied research. She actively contributes to education through curriculum development and international teaching collaborations 🌍. As a member of IEEE, WIE, and the Young Professional Engineers network πŸ‘©β€πŸ’», she also plays a key role in professional communities. Her work bridges academia and industry through hands-on supervision of student-industry projects πŸ”§. In addition to her technical contributions, she is a committed reviewer and volunteer, driving innovation and empowerment in engineering education πŸš€.

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Suitability For Best Researcher award – Dr. Uzma Amin

Dr. Uzma Amin exemplifies the ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award through her balanced contributions in research, academia, industrial collaboration, and international teaching. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, she maintains a strong publication record, participates actively in global professional networks (IEEE, WIE), and has shown leadership and innovation in curriculum design and engineering education. Her research, which aligns with sustainable and impactful themes like renewable energy integration, electrical power systems, and smart grids, is both applied and interdisciplinary, reinforcing her significance in today’s technological landscape.

πŸ“˜ Education & Experience

  • πŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

  • 🌐 Taught postgraduate units at Curtin and Yanshan University under international collaboration

  • πŸ“š Developed and redesigned undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula

  • πŸ”¬ 23 research publications in indexed journals

  • 🀝 Supervised industrial projects with Regen Pvt Ltd, Rio Tinto, Partum Engineering, and EPC Australia

  • 🌍 Member of IEEE, WIE, and Young Professional Engineers

πŸ“ˆ Professional Development

Dr. Uzma Amin’s professional development reflects her proactive pursuit of excellence in engineering education and practice 🌟. She received the prestigious FHEA fellowship in 2022 πŸŽ–οΈ, recognizing her pedagogical innovation. As a vice-chair of IEEE WIE WA section in 2023, she actively organized workshops and networking events 🀝. Her consistent role as a reviewer for top-tier journals like IEEE Access and Elsevier’s Applied Energy πŸ“‘ illustrates her influence in academic circles. Her teaching, curriculum innovation, and industrial partnerships exemplify a progressive career dedicated to both research impact and engineering education transformation πŸ’‘.

πŸ”¬ Research Focus Category

Dr. Uzma Amin’s research lies primarily in Electrical Power Systems and Renewable Energy Integration ⚑🌱. Her work addresses real-world engineering problems through applied research, with a strong emphasis on renewable power generation systems, electrical machines, and energy systems optimization πŸ”‹. With 23 publications, she contributes to fields intersecting smart grids, clean energy, and sustainable power infrastructure 🌍. Her industry collaborations with companies like Rio Tinto and Electric Power Conversions Australia underscore the applied nature of her research πŸ› οΈ. She also reviews work in computational energy analysis and advanced electrical systems, reflecting a technically diverse focus πŸ“˜.

πŸ… Awards and Honors

  • πŸŽ–οΈ FHEA Fellowship, 2022 – Recognized for excellence in higher education teaching

  • πŸ‘©β€πŸ’Ό Vice-Chair, IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), WA Section, 2023

  • πŸ“ Regular Reviewer for top journals (IEEE Access, Elsevier, MDPI, etc.)

Publication Top Notes

1. Optimal price based control of HVAC systems in multizone office buildings for demand response

  • Authors: U. Amin, M. J. Hossain, E. Fernandez

  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production

  • Volume: 270

  • Article No.: 122059

  • Cited by: 67

  • Year: 2020

  • Summary: This paper proposes a price-based control strategy for HVAC systems in multizone office buildings to enhance energy efficiency and responsiveness in demand-side management under smart grid settings.

2. Computational tools for design, analysis, and management of residential energy systems

  • Authors: K. Mahmud, U. Amin, M. J. Hossain, J. Ravishankar

  • Journal: Applied Energy

  • Volume: 221

  • Pages: 535–556

  • Cited by: 52

  • Year: 2018

  • Summary: The article surveys and evaluates various computational tools that assist in designing and managing residential energy systems, particularly under the influence of emerging distributed energy resources.

3. Integration of renewable energy resources in microgrid

  • Authors: M. Ahmed, U. Amin, S. Aftab, Z. Ahmed

  • Journal: Energy and Power Engineering

  • Volume: 7 (1)

  • Pages: 12–29

  • Cited by: 44

  • Year: 2015

  • Summary: This study discusses the integration strategies of renewable energy sources in microgrids and addresses the associated challenges and opportunities from technical and economic perspectives.

4. Design, construction and study of small scale vertical axis wind turbine based on a magnetically levitated axial flux permanent magnet generator

  • Authors: G. Ahmad, U. Amin

  • Journal: Renewable Energy

  • Volume: 101

  • Pages: 286–292

  • Cited by: 39

  • Year: 2017

  • Summary: This work presents a detailed design and performance analysis of a small-scale vertical axis wind turbine, incorporating a magnetically levitated generator to reduce friction and improve energy efficiency.

5. Energy trading in local electricity market with renewablesβ€”A contract theoretic approach

  • Authors: U. Amin, M. J. Hossain, W. Tushar, K. Mahmud

  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics

  • Volume: 17 (6)

  • Pages: 3717–3730

  • Cited by: 37

  • Year: 2020

  • Summary: The paper develops a contract-theoretic framework for local energy trading in a renewable-integrated smart grid setting, ensuring fair pricing and demand satisfaction.

6. Performance analysis of an experimental smart building: Expectations and outcomes

  • Authors: U. Amin, M. J. Hossain, J. Lu, E. Fernandez

  • Journal: Energy

  • Volume: 135

  • Pages: 740–753

  • Cited by: 34

  • Year: 2017

  • Summary: This study presents real-time data and performance evaluation of an experimental smart building, highlighting discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes in energy consumption and management.

🧾 Conclusion

In conclusion, Dr. Uzma Amin’s career trajectory, research excellence, and international impact make her an outstanding contender for the Best Researcher Award. Her ability to merge technical depth with practical relevance, academic influence, and community engagement embodies the spirit of a researcher committed not just to discovery but also to societal and industrial transformation. Recognizing her with this award would celebrate a truly multidimensional and forward-thinking scholar. πŸ†

Chuanbo Cui | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Chuanbo Cui | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Taiyuan University of Technology, China.

Dr. Chuanbo Cui πŸŽ“ is an Associate Professor at the School of Safety and Emergency Management Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology 🏫. He specializes in mine ventilation, fire prevention, and emergency escape systems in coal mining operations πŸ”₯🚨. Dr. Cui obtained his Ph.D. in Engineering from the China University of Mining and Technology πŸŽ“ and served as a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland in the USA 🌍. A prolific researcher, he has authored numerous SCI-indexed publications πŸ“š, holds 16+ patents πŸ”, and contributes actively to coal mine safety innovation and practical industrial applications πŸ› οΈ.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Chuanbo Cui

Dr. Chuanbo Cui is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award owing to his profound and practical contributions to the fields of mine safety, fire prevention, and spontaneous combustion control. As an Associate Professor and a lead researcher in safety and emergency management, he has bridged the gap between academic research and real-world industrial applications. His interdisciplinary work has led to significant advancements in fire suppression technology, safety engineering, and disaster mitigation strategies, especially in the high-risk environment of coal mining.

πŸ”Ή Education & Experience

  • πŸŽ“ B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics – China University of Mining and Technology (2014)

  • πŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering – China University of Mining and Technology (2019)

  • 🌍 Visiting Scholar – Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland, USA (2018)

  • πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Associate Professor – Taiyuan University of Technology (Dec 2019–Present)

πŸ”Ή Professional Development

Dr. Cui has demonstrated a commitment to professional development through active research, collaboration, and innovation πŸ“šπŸ€. He has completed multiple national and provincial-level projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other academic bodies πŸ’πŸ“‘. As a member of the Doctoral Think Tank Working Committee under the China International Science and Technology Promotion Association πŸ’‘πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³, he contributes to policy and scientific advancement. Dr. Cui also collaborates on initiatives with prestigious institutions and laboratories πŸ”¬, transforming academic findings into real-world technologies that advance mine safety and emergency preparedness πŸš¨β›‘οΈ.

πŸ”Ή Research Focus

Dr. Cui’s research is centered on mine safety and disaster risk reduction 🚧πŸ”₯. His work includes ventilation systems, fire prevention and extinguishing technologies, spontaneous combustion inhibition, and emergency management in underground coal mining πŸžοΈπŸ› οΈ. He explores novel materials like thermo-sensitive inhibitors and microcapsule agents for mitigating fire and explosion hazards πŸ”¬πŸ’₯. Additionally, he develops virtual reality (VR) systems for fire escape training, enhancing preparedness and psychological resilience πŸ§ πŸ•ΉοΈ. His interdisciplinary research spans safety monitoring, gas dynamics, and emergency avoidance, contributing practical innovations to high-risk industrial environments βš™οΈπŸ›‘οΈ.

πŸ”Ή Awards and Honors πŸ†

  • πŸ₯‡ Best Researcher Award Nominee – (Category preference submitted)

  • πŸ… Recognized as a key contributor to national safety innovation projects

  • πŸ“œ Multiple authorized Chinese patents in mine safety, fire suppression, and mechanical devices

  • 🀝 Participated in high-impact national-level collaborations and provincial key research programs

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“„ 1. Multiple Indicator Gases and Temperature Prediction of Coal Spontaneous Combustion Oxidation Process

Authors: Changkui Lei, Quanchao Feng, Yaoqian Zhu, Ruoyu Bao, Cunbao Deng
Journal: Fuel
Year: 2025
Abstract Summary:
This study investigates the correlation between multiple indicator gases and temperature evolution during the spontaneous combustion of coal. By analyzing the generation and migration of gases such as CO, COβ‚‚, and hydrocarbons under controlled oxidation conditions, the authors propose a temperature prediction model to monitor early signs of combustion. This model is essential for improving mine safety and preventing fire hazards.

πŸ“„ 2. Migration Characteristics and Prediction of High Temperature Points in Coal Spontaneous Combustion

Authors: Changkui Lei, Yaoqian Zhu, Quanchao Feng, Chuanbo Cui, Cunbao Deng
Journal: Energy
Year: 2025
Abstract Summary:
This paper focuses on the dynamic behavior of high-temperature zones during the spontaneous combustion of coal. The authors model the migration of these hot spots based on thermal diffusion theory and propose a predictive framework to locate them before critical ignition. This research aids in early detection and mitigation of combustion risks in coal mining.