Xiaoxiao Huo | Electric Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo | Electric Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Xiaoxiao Huo at Xiamen University, China

Summary:

Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo is a promising researcher in the field of electrical engineering, currently pursuing her master’s degree at Xiamen University, China. With a strong foundation in power electronics and control theory, she has engaged in various research projects focused on optimizing energy systems and improving power conversion techniques. Ms. Huo is an award-winning student, recognized for her academic excellence and contributions to both research and engineering competitions. She has published several papers on advanced control strategies and holds patents in image recognition technologies for meter reading. Her diverse academic and practical experiences position her as a future leader in energy system optimization and power management.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ms. Xiaoxiao Huo is currently pursuing her M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering at Xiamen University (2022-2025, expected), where she maintains a GPA of 3.6/4.0. She is under the supervision of Dr. Po Li (Xiamen University) and Dr. Zhengmao Li (Aalto University). Her primary coursework includes modern control theory, advanced power electronics, and numerical analysis. She completed her B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Automation from South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in 2022 with an average score of 90.91/100. Her undergraduate studies focused on power electronics technology, power system analysis, and electrical machinery theory.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Throughout her academic journey, Ms. Huo has engaged in various research and professional roles. Currently, she is conducting research on multi-energy system planning and operation at Aalto University, where she is developing a planning and operation model for integrated energy systems. In addition, at Xiamen University, she is working on power conversion and energy management strategies for power systems, focusing on model predictive control and its applications. In 2022, Ms. Huo gained hands-on experience as an intern and research assistant at the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Testing, where she designed instrument verification methods using computer vision. She has also been an active volunteer with the Chinese Association of Automation (CAA) since 2021, contributing to academic promotion and conference organization. Her participation in robotics competitions, including the Robomaster visual team, further demonstrates her interest in AI and automation.

Research Interests:

Ms. Huo’s research interests lie in the areas of power electronics, control engineering, energy management, and hybrid energy storage systems. Her work focuses on model predictive control, model-free control, observer design, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. She has also contributed to projects involving grid-tied inverters, multi-energy systems, and the optimization of electric power conversion.

Author Metrics:

Ms. Huo has contributed to several significant publications in the fields of energy systems and power electronics. Some of her key works include:

  • Huo, X., & Li, P. (2024). Power Management and Control Strategy Based on Model-Free Control for Hybrid Energy Storage System. Accepted by 2024 9th International Conference on Power and Renewable Energy (ICPRE 2024).
  • Huo, X., & Li, P. Parameter-Free Ultralocal Model-Based Predictive Current Control for Three-Phase Four-Leg Inverters. Submitted to Electric Power Systems Research.
  • Zhang, Y., Huo, X., et al. (2023). Design of an Image Recognition Device for Electronic Water Meter Readings Based on Improved Threading Method. IEEE Chinese Automation Congress (CAC 2023).
  • She is also the co-author of two Chinese patents on image recognition methods for gas and water meter readings.

Top Noted Publication:

Simplified Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Grid-Tied Inverters with Twisted Parameters

  • Journal: Electric Power Systems Research
  • Publication Date: January 2025
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.epsr.2024.111063
  • Contributors: Po Li, Xiaoxiao Huo
  • Details: The paper discusses an advanced control method for single-phase grid-tied inverters with twisted parameters, focusing on reducing total harmonic distortion (THD).

Design of an Image Recognition Device for Electronic Water Meter Readings Based on Improved Threading Method

  • Conference: 2023 China Automation Congress (CAC)
  • Publication Date: November 17, 2023
  • DOI: 10.1109/cac59555.2023.10451216
  • Contributors: Yuanming Zhang, Qilun Lu, Xiaoxiao Huo, Yong Wan, Peng Tian
  • Details: This paper focuses on the design of a device utilizing image recognition technology for reading electronic water meters, improving accuracy through an enhanced threading method.

Total Harmonic Distortion Reduction Method of Improved Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Inverter with Twisted Parameter

  • Conference: 2023 5th International Conference on Power and Energy Technology (ICPET)
  • Publication Date: July 27, 2023
  • DOI: 10.1109/icpet59380.2023.10367520
  • Contributors: Po Li, Xiaoxiao Huo, Feng Guo
  • Details: This paper presents an improved control method for reducing THD in single-phase inverters with twisted parameters.

Multi-Sampling Rate Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control and Adaptive Method of Single-Phase Inverter

  • Journal: Electronics
  • Publication Date: June 27, 2023
  • DOI: 10.3390/electronics12132848
  • Contributors: Yunfeng She, Xiaoxiao Huo, Xiaoshan Tong, Chunjie Wang, Kunkun Fu
  • Details: The paper discusses multi-sampling rate model predictive control methods for single-phase inverters, including adaptive control to enhance performance.

Research on Quality Control Application of Whole Process Intelligent Manufacturing in Steel Industry 4.0 Based on Big Data Analysis

  • Journal: Journal of Network Intelligence
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • EID: 2-s2.0-85136270844
  • ISSN: 2414-8105
  • Contributors: Zhao, F., Yin, C., Huo, X., Xu, Y.
  • Details: This paper examines the application of big data analysis for quality control in Industry 4.0, focusing on intelligent manufacturing in the steel industry.

Colins Johnny Jesudhas | Geoinformatics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Colins Johnny Jesudhas, Geoinformatics, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University college of Engineering Nagercoil, India

Summary:

Dr. Colins Johnny Jesudhas is a highly skilled academic and researcher specializing in environmental science, water resources, and geoinformatics. He earned his Ph.D. in Environment & Water Resources from Anna University, Chennai, where he also completed his Master of Engineering in Geoinformatics and Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. With over 16 years of professional experience, Dr. Jesudhas has made significant contributions to academia, industry, and research. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Anna University, Chennai, he is actively involved in teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. Dr. Jesudhas’s research interests encompass hydrological modeling, remote sensing applications, GIS technology, climate change impacts, coastal land subsidence, and hydroinformatics. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Tech research projects and has published extensively in reputable journals. Dr. Jesudhas’s multidisciplinary expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge and technology in environmental science and geoinformatics make him a valuable asset to the academic and research community.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Environment & Water Resources

  • Institution: Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Year: 2011-2019

Master of Engineering in Geoinformatics

  • Institution: College of Engineering, Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Year: 2005-2007

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

  • Institution: Mohammed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Year: 2001-2005

Master of Business Administration

  • Institution: Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Year: 2007-2009

Professional Experience:

Dr. Colins Johnny Jesudhas possesses over 16 years of professional experience, marked by significant contributions to academia and industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Anna University, Chennai, he has demonstrated expertise in teaching, research, and administrative roles. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Jesudhas has actively engaged in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, imparting knowledge in geoinformatics, remote sensing, and GIS. His dedication to education extends to supervising Ph.D. and M.Tech research projects, focusing on diverse topics such as hydrological modeling, coastal land subsidence assessment, and remote sensing applications. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Jesudhas has gained valuable industry experience as a System Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai, where he contributed to application development, quality assurance, and information security management. Dr. Jesudhas’s multifaceted professional background, spanning academia and industry, reflects his commitment to advancing research, education, and technology development in environmental science and geoinformatics.

Research Interest:

Hydrological Modeling: Dr. Jesudhas is interested in developing integrated hydrological models to better understand and manage water resources. His research focuses on modeling the complex interactions between surface water, groundwater, and atmospheric processes to assess water availability, quality, and sustainability.

Remote Sensing Applications: He explores the use of remote sensing techniques and satellite imagery for environmental monitoring, land cover classification, and natural resource management. His research involves analyzing remote sensing data to study changes in land use, vegetation dynamics, and environmental variables over time.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Dr. Jesudhas investigates the application of GIS technology for spatial analysis, mapping, and decision-making in environmental planning and management. He explores innovative GIS-based approaches to address environmental challenges, such as habitat conservation, urbanization, and disaster risk assessment.

Climate Change Impacts: He studies the impacts of climate change on water resources, ecosystems, and human communities. His research aims to assess vulnerability, adaptation strategies, and mitigation measures to address the effects of climate change on environmental systems.

Coastal Land Subsidence: Dr. Jesudhas focuses on assessing coastal land subsidence using remote sensing techniques and geospatial analysis. His research aims to understand the drivers of land subsidence, such as groundwater extraction, sea level rise, and geological processes, and their implications for coastal management and adaptation.

Hydroinformatics: He explores the integration of information technology, hydrology, and water resources management to develop decision support systems for water resource planning, operation, and optimization. His research involves the development of software tools, algorithms, and models to enhance water management practices and resilience to hydrological extremes.

Publications Top Noted: 

“Delineating the groundwater potential zone in Tirunelveli Taluk, South Tamil Nadu, India, using remote sensing, geographical information system (GIS) and analytic hierarchy…”

  • Authors: K Muniraj, CJ Jesudhas, A Chinnasamy
  • Published in: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A: Physical …, Volume 31, 2020

“Evaluating the effectiveness of emissions reduction measures and ambient air quality variability through ground-based and Sentinel-5P observations under the auspices of COVID…”

  • Authors: K Muniraj, B Panneerselvam, S Devaraj, CJ Jesudhas, K Sudalaimuthu
  • Published in: International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Volume 103, Issue 13, Pages 3109-3120, 2023

“MODFLOW based groundwater budgeting using GIS: a case study from Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India”

  • Authors: M Kirubakaran, J Colins Johnny, S Samson
  • Published in: Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Volume 46, Issue 5, Pages 783-792, 2018

“Assessment of vulnerability in the aquifers of rapidly growing sub-urban: a case study with special reference to land use”

  • Authors: CJ Jesudhas, A Chinnasamy, K Muniraj, A Sundaram
  • Published in: Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Volume 14, Issue 1, Page 60, 2021

“GIS-based assessment of groundwater quality and its suitability for drinking and irrigation purpose in a hard rock terrain: A case study in the upper Kodaganar basin, Dindigul…”

  • Authors: JC Johnny, MC Sashikkumar, M Kirubakaran, LM Mathi
  • Published in: Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 102, Pages 49-60, 2018

Woan-Yuh Tarn | RNA Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Woan-Yuh Tarn, RNA Biology, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Summary:

Dr. Woan-Yuh Tarn is a distinguished research fellow with expertise in molecular biology and biophysics. He obtained his Ph.D. from National Tsing Hua University, followed by postdoctoral training at the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, HHMI, Yale University, USA. Dr. Tarn has held various professional positions at the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), Academia Sinica, where he currently serves as a Distinguished Research Fellow. Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions to RNA biology, RNA-mediated gene regulation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying RNA-related diseases. Dr. Tarn has received numerous awards and honors for his outstanding research, including the Academia Sinica Investigator Award and the Yung Shin Biomedical Research Award. He is actively involved in academic societies and serves on editorial boards of prestigious journals, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in his field.

Professional Profile:

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👩‍🎓Education & Qualification:

B.S. in Agronomy: 1982-1986, National Taiwan University

M.S. in Agronomy: 1986-1988, National Taiwan University

Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry: 1988-1993, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Postdoctoral Associate: 1993-1996, HHMI, Yale University, USA

Professional Experience:  

Dr. Woan-Yuh Tarn has accumulated extensive professional experience in molecular biology and biophysics through a distinguished career spanning several prestigious institutions. Beginning as an Assistant Research Fellow at the IBMS, Academia Sinica, he steadily advanced to positions of increasing responsibility, including Associate Research Fellow, Research Fellow, and ultimately Distinguished Research Fellow. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Tarn has made significant contributions to research, teaching, and academic leadership. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Professor at Rochester University and held adjunct professorships at various institutes, including the National Defense Medical Center and National Taiwan University. His expertise in RNA biology and molecular mechanisms has been recognized through numerous honors, awards, and editorial roles in esteemed scientific journals. Dr. Tarn’s professional journey underscores his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and mentoring the next generation of researchers in the field.

Research Interest:

Dr. Woan-Yuh Tarn’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of topics in molecular biology and biophysics, with a particular focus on RNA biology and molecular mechanisms. His work delves into understanding the intricate processes underlying RNA regulation, including RNA processing, RNA-protein interactions, and RNA-mediated gene regulation. Dr. Tarn is also interested in elucidating the molecular basis of RNA-related diseases and exploring novel therapeutic strategies targeting RNA molecules. Additionally, he investigates various aspects of molecular genetics, gene expression, and signal transduction pathways, aiming to uncover fundamental principles governing cellular functions. His multidisciplinary approach integrates experimental and computational techniques to address complex biological questions and advance our understanding of cellular processes at the molecular level. Through his research, Dr. Tarn seeks to contribute to the development of innovative technologies and therapeutic interventions with potential applications in biomedicine and biotechnology.

Publication Top Noted:

Article: Antisense oligonucleotide-based therapy of viral infections

  • Authors: Tarn, W.-Y., Cheng, Y., Ko, S.-H., Huang, L.-M.
  • Journal: Pharmaceutics
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 12
  • Pages: 2015

Article: The Y14-p53 regulatory circuit in megakaryocyte differentiation and thrombocytopenia

  • Authors: Su, C.-H., Liao, W.-J., Ke, W.-C., Yang, R.-B., Tarn, W.-Y.
  • Journal: iScience
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue: 11
  • Pages: 103368

Article: DDX3 modulates the tumor microenvironment via its role in endoplasmic reticulum-associated translation

  • Authors: Chen, H.-H., Yu, H.-I., Rudy, R., Yang, M.-H., Tarn, W.-Y.
  • Journal: iScience
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue: 9
  • Pages: 103086

Review: P53 activation in genetic disorders: Different routes to the same destination

  • Authors: Tsai, Y.-Y., Su, C.-H., Tarn, W.-Y.
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue: 17
  • Pages: 9307

Review: The Host Heat Shock Protein MRJ/DNAJB6 Modulates Virus Infection

  • Authors: Ko, S.-H., Huang, L.-M., Tarn, W.-Y.
  • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Pages: 2885