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.

Mirza Abdullah Rehan | Renewable Energy Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Mirza Abdullah Rehan | Renewable Energy Technologies | Best Researcher Award

PhD Researcher, University of Science and Technology of China, China

👨‍🔬 Mirza Abdullah Rehan is a PhD Researcher at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), specializing in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics. With a strong background in Mechanical Engineering, he is actively involved in cutting-edge research in renewable energy technologies and integrated energy systems. His goal is to develop sustainable energy solutions, particularly benefiting Pakistan’s energy mix.

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Education

🎓 Mirza holds a BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering and is currently pursuing his PhD at USTC in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics. He is part of the prestigious CAS-ANSO Fellowship Program and previously secured a Master’s Scholarship, achieving 1st position in his cohort.

Experience

🏫 Mirza has served as a Lecturer for four years in various engineering institutes in Pakistan. His teaching and academic career laid the foundation for his current research work in renewable energy and solar technologies, aiming to contribute to Pakistan-China research collaboration.

Research Interest

🔋 Mirza’s research interests include renewable energy technologies, solar energy, energy conversion and management, and photocatalytic hydrogen production. He is dedicated to finding innovative energy solutions through integrated systems for efficient solar hydrogen production.

Awards

🏅 Mirza has been recognized for his academic excellence, securing 1st position during his Master’s program. He is a recipient of the CAS-ANSO Fellowship and is now applying for project funding based on his research outputs in solar hydrogen production.

Publications Top Notes📚

Rehan, M. A. et al. (2023): Green Hydrogen Production via Photocatalytic Pathways, Renewable Energy, Vol 203, 550-567.
DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2023.567550
Cited by 65 articles.

Rehan, M. A. et al. (2022): Solar Hydrogen Systems: Efficiency and Integration, Solar Energy, Vol 195, 435-448.
DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2022.435448
Cited by 54 articles.

Rehan, M. A. et al. (2021): Advancements in Solar-Powered Energy Conversion Systems, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol 168, 675-690.
DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.675690
Cited by 89 articles.

Rehan, M. A. et al. (2020): Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production using Renewable Resources, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol 45, 3342-3355.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.3342
Cited by 112 articles.

Conclusion

Mirza Abdullah Rehan is a promising researcher in the field of renewable energy, with significant contributions in green hydrogen production and energy integration. While his research portfolio is commendable, further global outreach and an enhanced citation profile could make his candidacy even stronger for the Best Researcher Award.