Jianbin Chen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jianbin Chen | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Chief Technology Officer | Guangdong Titans Intelligent Power Company Ltd | China

Mr. Jianbin Chen is a distinguished engineering professional with more than 11 years of expertise in digital signal design, iterative coding, data storage and communication systems, and the integration of power and wireless communication technologies in the Internet of Things (IoT). He currently serves as the Executive Vice President and R&D Director at Guangdong Titan Intelligent Power Co., Ltd., in addition to holding roles as a Senior Engineer, IEEE member, off-campus master’s mentor at Nanchang Institute of Technology, and Visiting Associate Professor at Guangdong Polytechnic of Science and Technology. Mr. Chen earned his bachelor’s degree from North Central University in 2011 and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Macau in 2021. Throughout his career, he has led and executed numerous high-impact projects, including intelligent air conditioning energy control systems, IoT-based smart street lighting systems, and advanced energy consumption control platforms for major infrastructure. He has overseen several provincial and municipal innovation programs, demonstrating strong leadership in research and technology development. Mr. Chen has secured 30 patents and 28 software copyrights, with many of his innovations being successfully commercialized and widely recognized. His outstanding contributions have earned him multiple prestigious honors such as the Zhuhai Talent Program, the Best Software Technology Innovation Product Awards, and national innovation competition prizes. Academically, he has published influential research papers and a book, with his work featured in SCI-indexed journals, covering topics like power electronics, intelligent control systems, and smart cities. His ability to combine advanced research with industrial applications has significantly contributed to the development of smart energy and IoT technologies in China. Mr. Chen’s visionary leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to innovation position him as a key figure in advancing intelligent infrastructure and sustainable technology solutions for the future.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chen, J., Yang, C., Zou, J., & Chen, K. (2025). Multiplier operated controller for CCM boost PFC converter with regulated input impedance and improved power factor. IEEE Access. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3548096

  2. Chen, J., Yang, C., & Zou, J. (2025). Optimization control strategy of wide ZVS range and automatic Euler angle for bi-directional wireless power transfer system by TPS. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2025.111133

  3. Chen, J., Yang, C., & Zou, J. (2022). Robust enhanced voltage range control for industrial robot chargers. IEEE Access. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3229688

  4. Chen, J., Yang, C., Tang, S., & Zou, J. (2021). A high power interleaved parallel topology full-bridge LLC converter for off-board charger. IEEE Access. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3130051

  5. Chen, J. (2017). SMT物料种类与标准. 电子工业出版社. ISBN: 978-7-121-31740-8

Julio Pino | Engineering | Lifetime Achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Julio Pino | Engineering | Lifetime Achievement Award 

Professor | Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manabí | Ecuador

Dr. Julio Cesar Pino Tarragó is a distinguished mechanical engineer and Senior Professor I with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain (2008), and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidad de Holguín “Oscar Lucero Moya” (1993). With extensive experience in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, he has delivered courses in strength of materials, theoretical mechanics, mechanical design, physics, statistics, operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery, design of experiments, ergonomics, and reliability of mechanical systems, among others. He has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses focused on tribology, agricultural machinery performance, biodigesters, and advanced manufacturing techniques, while also leading significant research projects internationally, including in Cuba, Spain, and Ecuador. His research interests encompass mechanical design, tribology, agricultural machinery, renewable energy, process optimization, and educational technologies using artificial intelligence. Dr. Pino Tarragó has an extensive publication record, including Scopus-indexed Q1-Q3 journals, peer-reviewed books on structural steel design, experimental methods, and engineering education, and articles in Latindex and SciELO journals, reflecting his scholarly impact with 207 citations, H-index 6, and i10-index 5. He has contributed to community-oriented projects, such as sustainable energy solutions for rural areas and constructivist teaching methodologies supported by AI, and has actively engaged in mentorship, leadership, and educational innovation. His awards and honors recognize his commitment to teaching excellence, research leadership, and societal impact in engineering and education. Overall, Dr. Pino Tarragó represents a highly accomplished professional whose expertise, research achievements, and leadership have significantly advanced mechanical engineering and educational practices, positioning him as an influential figure capable of shaping future innovations and mentoring the next generation of engineers globally.

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Featured Publications

  1. Pino Tarragó, J. C.,. (2025). Artificial intelligence and soft skills in civil engineering education: A Latin American curriculum gap with global implications. Research in Globalization, 100307.
    Citations: 20 | H-index: 6

  2. Pino Tarragó, J. C. (2025). Technology and innovative pedagogical strategies in foreign language teaching: Experience at UNESUM. Revista Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología, Q3.
    Citations: 15 | H-index: 6

  3. Pino Tarragó, J. C. (2025). Technology and Gamification in English Teaching for Civil Engineering: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Revista Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología, Q3.
    Citations: 12 | H-index: 6

  4. Pino Tarragó, J. C. (2024). Integrated Wastewater Treatment Technology: Efficiency of Lime and Eichhornia crassipes for Agricultural Irrigation. Revista Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología, Q3.
    Citations: 10 | H-index: 6

  5. Pino Tarragó, J. C. (2024). NEUROTIC in the process of teaching-learning in higher education. Revista Electrónica Formación y Calidad Educativa (REFCalE), 12(3).
    Citations: 8 | H-index: 6