Abhishek Das | engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Abhishek Das | engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Abhishek Das | engineering – Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | India

Dr. Abhishek Das is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), India, and also holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at WMG, The University of Warwick, UK. His career spans across high-impact research and academic appointments in the field of advanced manufacturing, battery technologies, and joining processes. His contributions are instrumental in addressing challenges in electric vehicle (EV) battery fabrication, joining technologies, and thermal management systems, establishing him as a leading figure in battery systems manufacturing.

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Education

Dr. Das completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from WMG, The University of Warwick, UK, in 2016, with a thesis focused on “Shape variation modelling, analysis and statistical control for assembly systems with compliant parts.” His doctoral work was supported by the European FP7 research project under the Digital Factories scheme. He holds a Master of Technology degree from the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India, where he worked on the surface modification of aluminium using Electro Discharge Machining (EDM). His postgraduate research received support from the prestigious DAAD Fellowship and was partially carried out at Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany.

Experience

Dr. Das brings over 13 years of combined academic and industrial experience. Prior to joining IIT Delhi, he held multiple positions at WMG, The University of Warwick, including as an Assistant Professor (SRF) and Research Fellow in High Value Manufacturing Catapult. During this period, he led and contributed to several Innovate UK and industry-funded projects related to advanced joining processes for EV batteries. He has also worked with JSW Steel Ltd., Mumbai, where he managed project planning and cost estimation responsibilities. His professional journey reflects a strong integration of academic rigor and practical industrial insight, particularly in laser and ultrasonic welding, micro-joining, and battery systems.

Research Interests

Dr. Das’s research focuses on the modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of micro-joining techniques for battery and energy storage applications. His expertise includes laser welding, ultrasonic welding, micro-resistance welding, and novel methods like micro-clinching and laser ribbon welding. His interests extend to battery cooling systems—both active and passive—exploring innovative thermal management solutions for enhanced EV safety. A significant portion of his recent research involves multi-physics simulations to analyze the electro-thermal and mechanical behaviors of battery interconnects. He is also actively involved in developing digital twin-enabled optimization strategies for EV battery housing manufacturing.

Awards

Dr. Das has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his academic and research excellence. Notably, he was honored with the International Travel Scheme (ITS) award by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in 2023 to present his work at the International Electric Vehicle Conference in the UK. He is a recipient of the Young Faculty Incentive Fellowship at IIT Delhi for the period 2021–2024. During his doctoral studies, he was awarded a Ph.D. research scholarship funded by the European Commission. He also received the DAAD “Sandwich-Model” scholarship, MHRD postgraduate scholarship, and multiple best paper/poster awards, including those from the British Computer Society and World Electric Vehicle Journal.

Publications

 Joining Technologies for Automotive Battery Systems Manufacturing

Authors: A. Das, D. Li, D. Williams, D. Greenwood
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Journal, 9(2), 22
Year: 2018

Impact of ultrasonic welding on multi-layered Al–Cu joint for electric vehicle battery applications: A layer-wise microstructural analysis

Authors: S. Dhara, A. Das
Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A, 791, 139795
Year: 2020

Experimental investigation on surface modification of aluminum by electric discharge coating process using TiC/Cu green compact tool-electrode

Authors: A. Das, J.P. Misra
Journal: Machining Science and Technology, 16(4), 601–623
Year: 2012

In-depth evaluation of laser-welded similar and dissimilar material tab-to-busbar electrical interconnects for electric vehicle battery pack

Authors: N. Kumar, I. Masters, A. Das
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 70, 78–96
Year: 2021

Weldability and shear strength feasibility study for automotive electric vehicle battery tab interconnects

Authors: A. Das, D. Li, D. Williams, D. Greenwood
Journal: Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, 41
Year: 2019

 Comparison of Tab-To-Busbar Ultrasonic Joints for Electric Vehicle Li-Ion Battery Applications

Authors: A. Das, A. Barai, I. Masters, D. Williams
Journal: World Electric Vehicle Journal, 10(3), 55
Year: 2019

 Modelling and characterisation of ultrasonic joints for Li-ion batteries to evaluate the impact on electrical resistance and temperature raise

Authors: A. Das, T.R. Ashwin, A. Barai
Journal: Journal of Energy Storage, 22, 239–248
Year: 2019

Yuanxuan Cai | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yuanxuan Cai | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yuanxuan Cai | Healthcare Data Analysis – Huazhong University of Science and Technology | China

Ms. Yuanxuan Cai is a dedicated doctoral candidate in Pharmacy at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, with a strong academic background in pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety. Her research focuses on adverse drug event (ADE) risk assessment, pediatric pharmacovigilance, and neural network-based drug safety models. Yuanxuan has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and contributed to multiple national and provincial research projects. She is highly skilled in data analysis, coding, and drug safety evaluation. With a passion for mental health and healthcare policy, she aims to improve public health outcomes through data-driven decision-making in clinical pharmacology and post-marketing drug surveillance.

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Education 

Yuanxuan Cai is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmacy at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where she maintains a GPA of 3.61. Her coursework includes health policy, hospital management, and metrology analysis. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the same university with a GPA of 3.72, completing courses in medical statistics, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics. Throughout her academic journey, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in both theoretical and applied pharmaceutical sciences, receiving multiple scholarships and recognitions. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation for advanced research in clinical drug safety and public health policy.

Professional Experience 

Ms. Cai has extensive experience participating in multiple high-impact research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and provincial programs. Her work includes designing project frameworks, managing large-scale ADE data, performing signal detection using Python and SQL, and applying neural network models to evaluate drug safety. She has played key roles in studies on pediatric medications, oxaliplatin toxicity, and cephalosporin use in children. Yuanxuan is proficient in real-world data analysis, database management, and pharmacovigilance system development. Her hands-on experience with interdisciplinary teams reflects a commitment to improving healthcare safety through evidence-based approaches.

Awards and Recognition 

Yuanxuan Cai has received numerous accolades for her academic excellence and research contributions. These include the prestigious National Postgraduate Scholarship (2021), a continuous Postgraduate Academic Scholarship (2020–2024), and the Merit Student Award (2021). She also secured the 3rd Prize in the “Outstanding Knowledge and Action” competition and the 2nd Prize in the Qiaokou Innovation Scholarship (2022). As an undergraduate, she was honored with the Science and Technology Innovation Scholarship twice and was named an Outstanding Graduate in 2022. These recognitions highlight her commitment to academic rigor, innovation, and impactful research in pharmaceutical sciences.

Research Skills 

Yuanxuan Cai is proficient in advanced research methodologies, particularly in pharmacoepidemiology and big data analysis. She has hands-on experience with data cleaning and signal detection in ADE databases using Python and SQL. Her skill set includes constructing neural network models and applying logistic regression for predictive drug safety assessments. She has effectively used social network analysis and the Delphi method in pharmacovigilance research. Her coding proficiency extends to R for statistical analysis. Yuanxuan’s interdisciplinary expertise enables her to manage large datasets, evaluate drug combinations, and contribute meaningfully to clinical safety decision-making and public health improvement.

Publications

 Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions Related to Statins: Analysis of Spontaneous Reports in Hubei Province, China (2014–2022)
  • Authors: Wang H, Bi H, Shangguan X, Chen Z, Huang R, Chen X, Cai Y*

  • Journal: Expert Opinion on Drug Safety

  • Year: 2025 (Accepted)

Predictive Model of Oxaliplatin-induced Liver Injury Based on Artificial Neural Network and Logistic Regression
  • Authors: Huang R, Cai Y, He Y, Yu Z, Zhao L, Wang T, et al.

  • Journal: Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology

  • Year: 2023

Risk Factors for Oxaliplatin-induced Hypersensitivity Reaction in Patients with Colorectal Cancer
  • Authors: Song Q, Cai Y, Guo K, Li M, Yu Z, Tai Q, et al.

  • Journal: American Journal of Translational Research

  • Year: 2022

Status and Safety Signals of Cephalosporins in Children: A Spontaneous Reporting Database Study
  • Authors: Cai Y, Yang L, Shangguan X, Zhao Y, Huang R

  • Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology

  • Year: 2021

Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine Injection Based on Spontaneous Reporting System from 2014 to 2019 in Hubei Province, China
  • Authors: Huang R, Cai Y, Yang L, Shangguan X, Ghose B, Tang S

  • Journal: Scientific Reports

  • Year: 2021

 

xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. xiaolan yu | Big Data Analytics – Anhui Normal University | China

Prof. Xiaolan Yu, born in 1982, is a leading scholar in civil and commercial law, specializing in intellectual property law, data law, and civil law theory. She is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Anhui Normal University and serves as the Secretary of the Civil Law Party Branch. With visiting experience at Oxford, Wisconsin, and Hong Kong, she contributes widely to legal academia and policymaking. She holds editorial and review positions in national and international platforms and actively participates in academic societies and legal advisory roles. Her research has significantly shaped China’s data rights and digital governance discourse.

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Education 

Prof. Xiaolan Yu earned her Ph.D. in Civil and Commercial Law from Fudan University (2014), after completing her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees at Anhui University of Finance and Economics (2004–2007, 2000–2004). She later undertook a postdoctoral fellowship in Intellectual Property Law at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2018–2022). Her academic trajectory includes prestigious visiting scholar appointments at the University of Oxford (2023–2024), the University of Wisconsin (2017–2018), and the University of Hong Kong (2016), supported by national and university scholarships. Her education deeply informs her authoritative research on data law, civil law theory, and intellectual property law.

Professional Experience

Since 2007, Prof. Yu has held teaching roles at Zhaotong Teachers’ College, Sanya College of Hainan University, and since 2014, at Anhui Normal University. She currently serves as a professor and doctoral supervisor, Party Branch Secretary, and Director of the Data Law Research Centre. She has also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Beyond academia, she acts as an arbitrator, legal consultant, and policy advisor across multiple provincial and municipal institutions. She is widely involved in legal education reform, talent cultivation, and empirical legal research projects funded at national, ministerial, and provincial levels.

Awards and Recognition 

Prof. Yu has received over 15 prestigious awards, including the 2025 “Responsible Review Expert” by the National Social Science Fund and the “Top Talented Young Scholar” of Anhui Province. Her essays have won prizes at the “Yangtze River Forum”, the China Law Society Youth Forum, and the “Central Rise Rule of Law Forum”. She was awarded first prizes for excellent doctoral studies at Fudan University and multiple teaching competition accolades. Her mentorship has led student teams to win in national competitions such as the “Challenge Cup” and “Internet+” innovation programs, underscoring her dual impact in research and pedagogy.

Research Skills and Focus 

Prof. Yu’s research integrates civil law, data law, and intellectual property through empirical and interdisciplinary approaches. Her pioneering “Dualism of Data Rights and Interests” has influenced data governance theory in China. She excels in legal analysis, policy advisory, and project leadership, having directed National Social Science Fund projects and provincial think tanks. Her work addresses data property rights, algorithm regulation, personal information protection, and big data governance. Proficient in both doctrinal and comparative methods, she contributes to SSCI and CSSCI journals and has presented at key international and domestic legal forums, establishing herself as a top data law scholar.

Publications

Unraveling the balance between personal data protection and public interest
2025, Journal of Chinese Governance

Cited for proposing a dual-interest theoretical model and testing its application in public sector data usage.

Current status and governance of data assets monetization in the global maritime industry
2024, Ocean & Coastal Management

Recognized for its comparative insight into data asset commercialization practices across major maritime economies.

Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Data Asset Monetization in Maritime Enterprises
2024, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Frequently referenced for its integrated legal-economical perspective on corporate data valuation mechanisms.

Legal Coordination of Conflicts of Interests among Stakeholders in the Processing of Personal Data
2022, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Cited in works addressing multi-party rights reconciliation in complex data ecosystems.

Allocating Personal Data Rights: Toward Resolving Conflicts of Interest over Personal Data
2021, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences

Influential in shaping normative debates on personal versus collective data control.

The three legal dimensions of China’s big data governance
2021, Journal of Chinese Governance

Frequently quoted for mapping China’s data governance into legal, administrative, and ethical categories.

Dualism in data protection: Balancing the right to personal data and the data property right
2019, Computer Law & Security Review

 

Ke Hu | Petroleum Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Hu | Petroleum Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Ke Hu | Petroleum Engineering – University of Alberta | Canada

Dr. Ke Hu is a distinguished postdoctoral researcher specializing in the fields of mining engineering, geomechanics, energy storage, and subsurface fluid-rock interactions. Currently based at the University of Alberta, Canada, he is widely recognized for his interdisciplinary expertise that integrates experimental, modeling, and simulation approaches to investigate georesource extraction, energy storage in geological formations, and cement integrity for wellbore applications. Dr. Hu has published nearly 30 high-impact research papers in reputed journals such as Energy and Fuels, Fuel, Advanced Materials, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, and Geothermics. He serves as a scientific editor and board member of respected academic journals and is an active reviewer for over 30 international publications. His academic journey and research trajectory reflect a deep commitment to addressing pressing challenges in clean energy, carbon capture and storage (CCUS), shale gas development, and underground hydrogen storage, making him a key contributor to global energy transition research.

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Education

Dr. Hu earned his Ph.D. in Mining Engineering from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany, in September 2021, graduating with the distinction Magna Cum Laude. His doctoral work, supervised by Prof. Helmut Mischo, focused on high-pressure gas adsorption phenomena in shale formations and was recognized by the Society of Mining Professors, where he was shortlisted among the top three candidates for the prestigious Karmis PhD Fellowship in 2021. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Science in Mining Engineering from Chongqing University, China, in 2014, receiving both the National Scholarship for Postgraduates and the China Scholarship Council award. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the same institution, completed in 2011. Dr. Hu’s academic training is firmly grounded in mining, rock mechanics, and geological fluid dynamics.

Experience

Dr. Hu currently serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta, where his responsibilities include designing and implementing high-temperature and high-pressure experimental setups, simulating thermo-hydro-mechanical (THM) processes, and conducting 3D microstructural characterization of cement and geological materials using advanced imaging tools like micro-CT. He is actively engaged in multiple major research projects funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC), focusing on wellbore integrity and leakage mitigation in oil, gas, and CCUS wells. He has led experimental protocol development, proposal writing, equipment design, and the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. His previous research roles in China included contributing to a national program on supercritical CO₂ and efficient shale development. Dr. Hu’s collaborative work has been presented at international conferences including the Society of Mining Professors Annual Meeting and ASME Offshore Engineering Conferences.

Research Interests

Dr. Hu’s research interests span a broad spectrum of energy and geoscience disciplines. His core expertise lies in high-pressure gas adsorption and modeling, shale and coal gas storage, cement-CO₂ interactions, and the mechanical behavior of rocks under extreme conditions. He is particularly focused on applications of nanoporous media for hydrogen and methane storage, enhanced gas recovery, and CCUS. His work often bridges experimental techniques with theoretical modeling, such as lattice density functional theory and dual-site Langmuir modeling, as well as multiscale simulations using tools like COMSOL Multiphysics. He also integrates 3D reconstruction software such as AVIZO and Dragonfly with experimental data to simulate and visualize subsurface behaviors. His methodological versatility also includes molecular simulations, pore-scale modeling, machine learning, and advanced experimental methods including FIB-SEM, XRD, mercury intrusion, and TGA.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Hu has received several prestigious accolades that reflect both his academic excellence and research innovation. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the top three finalists for the Society of Mining Professors Karmis PhD Fellowship, an international recognition for outstanding doctoral research. During his postgraduate studies in China, he was awarded the National Scholarship for Postgraduates and the highly competitive China Scholarship Council award in 2014. His student supervision achievements include mentoring a Ph.D. candidate who received a scholarship from the China Scholarship Council and guiding undergraduate research assistants, one of whom was the recipient of the 2023 Dean’s Research Award from the University of Alberta’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. As a respected academic editor, he currently contributes to the International Journal of Coal Science & Technology and Earth Energy Science, and is an active member of leading professional societies, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the International Adsorption Society (IAS), and the American Chemical Society (ACS). He also serves on the R&D and Industry Committee of the Society of Mining Professors (SOMP), demonstrating his dedication to bridging academic research with industry advancement.

Publications

 Evaluation of Permeability and Methane Adsorption Capacity through Nanopore Modeling: A Case Study of Shale in the Sichuan Basin
  • Authors: Ke Hu, Qian Li*, Yihua Gao, Wei Zhao

  • Journal: Energy and Fuels

  • Year: Accepted (2025)

Fractal Analysis of Pore Structure of Marine Shale in the Sichuan Basin Based on Experimental Investigation and Theoretical Modeling
  • Authors: Ke Hu, Zheng Wang, Fei Wang, et al.

  • Journal: Energy and Fuels

  • Year: 2025

Assessment of Hydrogen Adsorption Capacities on Low-Maturity Shales for Geological Storage Applications: A Lattice Density Functional Theory Approach
  • Authors: Rong Zheng, Ke Hu*, Ying Wu, et al.

  • Journal: Fuel

  • Year: 2025

 H₂ and CH₄ Adsorption on Coal: Insights from Experiment and Mathematical Model
  • Authors: Ke Hu, Bowen Liu, Yu Pang, et al.

  • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

  • Year: 2025

Experimental Investigation of Penetration and Plugging Performance of Cement Blends Used for Squeeze Cementing in Sub 150 Micron Gaps

  • Authors: M. A. Thaika, Ke Hu, Ergun Kuru, et al.

  • Conference: SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition, Stavanger, Norway

  • Year: March 2025