Yunfeng Wen | Power systems plannning and operation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yunfeng Wen | Power systems plannning and operation | Best Researcher Award

Professor,Hunan University, China

Yifan Wen is a Professor at the National Power Conversion and Control Engineering Technology Research Center, College of Electrical and Information Engineering, Hunan University. His research focuses on power systems, renewable energy integration, and energy internet. He has published numerous papers and serves as an associate editor for several IEEE and IET journals.

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Education 🎓

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, China (2010) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University, China (2015)

Experience 🧪

Lecturer, Chongqing University, China (2015-2018)  Associate Professor, Hunan University, China (2018-2022) Professor, Hunan University, China (2023-present)  Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, University of Saskatchewan, Canada (2016-2017)  Visiting Scholar, University of Washington, USA (2012-2013

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Research Focus 🔍

Power Systems Planning and Operation: Investigating the planning and operation of power systems with high penetration of renewable energy sources.  Grid Integration of Renewables and Storages: Developing strategies for integrating renewable energy sources and energy storage systems into the grid. Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics for Energy Internet: Applying artificial intelligence and data analytics techniques to optimize energy internet operations.  Stability Analysis and Control of Low-Inertia Grids: Investigating the stability analysis and control of low-inertia grids with high penetration of renewable energy sources.

Publications📚

1. An Iteration-Based Minimum Inertia Requirement Assessment Method Considering Frequency Security Constraints 💡
2. Inertia Security Evaluation and Application in Low-Inertia Power Systems 🔋
3. Total Transfer Capacity Evaluation of HVDC Tie-lines Under Frequency Security Constraints 💻
4. Coordinated Planning Method for New Energy Station Siting and Network Considering Short Circuit Ratio Constraints 📈
5. Emergency Frequency Control Strategy for Double-high Sending-end Grids With Coordination of Multiple Resources 🚨
6. Operating Reserve Capacity Allocation Strategy and Optimization Model with Coordinated Participation of Source-Network-Load-Storage 📊
7. Estimation of Medium- and Long-term Inertia Level Tendency for Power System and Its Application 🔍
8. Short-circuit Current Suppression Strategy for Receiving-end Power Grid Based on Coordination of Current Limiter Configuration and Network Structure Optimization 🔌
9. Inertia Requirement of Power System: Concepts, Indexes, and Evaluation Method 📝
10. Review on the New Energy Accommodation Capability Evaluation Methods Considering Multi-dimensional Factors 📊

Conclusion 🏆

Yifan Wen’s impressive academic and research experience, interdisciplinary research approach, academic affiliations, awards and honors, and research output make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, his strengths and achievements demonstrate his potential to make a significant impact in his field.

Haoting Li | Geoenergy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Haoting Li | Geoenergy | Best Researcher Award

Dr,Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, China

Dr. Haoting Li is a Lecturer at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, specializing in petroleum engineering, multiphase flow, and porous media research. He earned his Doctor of Engineering from Northeast Petroleum University in 2022 and was a visiting student researcher at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. His research focuses on particle-fluid interactions, solid-liquid behavior, and advanced heat transfer mechanisms. Dr. Li has published extensively in top-tier journals, contributing to the fields of energy engineering, fluid mechanics, and sustainable technologies. He has led multiple research projects funded by Liaoning Province and has received prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Paper Award for Young Scholars and the China Petroleum Science Top Ten Paper Award. With a strong background in computational fluid dynamics and experimental analysis, he continues to make significant advancements in petroleum engineering and environmental technologies.

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Education 🎓

Doctor of Engineering (2019-2022) – Northeast Petroleum University, specializing in Oil and Gas Engineering. Visiting Student Researcher (2021-2022) – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on Civil and Environmental Engineering. Master of Engineering (2016-2019) – Northeast Petroleum University, majoring in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation. Bachelor of Engineering (2012-2016) – Northeast Petroleum University, with a specialization in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation. Dr. Li’s academic journey reflects a strong foundation in petroleum and energy engineering. His doctoral research emphasized particle multiphase flow in porous media, while his international exposure at KAIST broadened his expertise in advanced fluid mechanics and environmental engineering applications. His research contributions integrate theoretical analysis and computational simulations for enhancing energy efficiency in petroleum processes.

Professional Experience 💼

Lecturer (2023 – Present) – Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, School of Mechanical and Power Engineering. Conducts research on particle multiphase flow, heat transfer, and porous media applications. Guides students in advanced computational simulations using CFD-DEM methodologies. Research Engineer (2021-2022) – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Investigated solid-liquid interactions in environmental and petroleum applications. Developed novel simulation models for multiphase fluid flow and energy efficiency. Researcher (2019-2022) – Northeast Petroleum University. Focused on complex fluid flow behavior in petroleum reservoirs. Published high-impact papers in fluid mechanics and energy engineering.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Outstanding Paper Award of Young Scholar Chen Xuejun (2021) 🏆 – Recognized by the Multiphase Flow Special Committee of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics for exceptional research in multiphase flow modeling. China Petroleum Science Top Ten Paper Award (2020) 🏅 – Awarded by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for significant contributions to petroleum science. Liaoning Province Research Grants (2023 & 2025) 💰 – Principal investigator for funded projects on particle multiphase flow and green energy applications. Best Research Presentation Award 🎤 – Recognized at international conferences for pioneering research in porous media and petroleum engineering.

Research Focus 🔬

Particle Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Engineering – Investigating the migration and interaction of solid particles in porous reservoirs. Solid-Liquid Interaction – Developing CFD-DEM models to analyze fluid-driven particle movement. Complex Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer – Studying fluid dynamics and heat exchange in porous media for energy efficiency. New Energy and Environmental Technologies – Exploring green extraction methods and renewable energy applications in petroleum engineering.

Publications

Simulation on detachment and migration behaviors of mineral particles induced by fluid flow in porous media based on CFD-DEM – Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2025

Mechanism analysis and energy-saving strengthening process of separating alcohol-containing azeotrope by green mixed solvent extraction distillation – Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2025

Prediction of hydrodynamics in a liquid–solid fluidized bed using the densimetric Froude number-based drag model – Chemical Engineering Science, 2025

CFD-DEM simulation of aggregation and growth behaviors of fluid-flow-driven migrating particles in porous media – Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2023

Flow behaviors of ellipsoidal suspended particles in porous reservoir rocks using CFD-DEM combined with multi-element particle model – Granular Matter, 2022

Simulation on flow behavior of particles and its effect on heat transfer in porous media – Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021

Conclusion

Haoting Li is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his strong academic credentials, high-impact research, and recognition in petroleum engineering and multiphase flow studies. His work advances critical energy solutions, and with continued expansion into leadership roles, industrial collaboration, and renewable energy research, he can establish himself as a global thought leader.