Munetaka Iwamura | Metal Complexes | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Munetaka Iwamura | University of Toyama | Japan

Dr. Munetaka Iwamura (Ph.D.) is a distinguished lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at the University of Toyama, Japan, where he has been serving since 2008. Born on May 18, 1973, in Japan, Dr. Iwamura has built a notable academic and research career in the fields of coordination chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, and photochemistry. He earned his Bachelor of Science (1997), Master of Science (1999), and Doctor of Philosophy (2002) from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, with his doctoral thesis focusing on the specific ion effects on quenching reactions of transition metal complexes in aqueous solutions. Following his doctoral studies, he gained valuable experience as a Research Associate at Seikei University (2002–2005) in the Department of Technology, where he contributed to advancing chemical research and student mentorship. He further honed his expertise as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the prestigious RIKEN Molecular Spectroscopy Laboratory (2005–2008), engaging in cutting-edge research that combined molecular spectroscopy with photochemical processes. At the University of Toyama, Dr. Iwamura has established himself as an influential educator and researcher, guiding students while conducting advanced investigations in excited state dynamics of coordination compounds and chiral spectroscopy of rare earth complexes. His scholarly impact is reflected in his strong research record, with 58 scientific documents published, 2,190 citations across 1,612 documents, and an h-index of 22, underscoring his international recognition and influence in the field of chemistry. His scientific interests bridge fundamental coordination chemistry with applied photophysical studies, offering insights into molecular interactions and energy transfer mechanisms. Beyond his academic commitments, Dr. Iwamura is recognized for his dedication to advancing Japanese scientific research and fostering collaborative networks in the international chemistry community. Married and residing in Toyama Prefecture, he balances a fulfilling family life with his passion for scientific discovery and education. With over two decades of experience in research and teaching, Dr. Iwamura continues to contribute meaningfully to the field of chemistry through his scholarly work, mentorship, and innovative approaches to molecular science.

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Featured Publications 

Iwamura, M., Takeuchi, S., & Tahara, T. (2007). Real-time observation of the photoinduced structural change of bis(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthroline) copper(I) by femtosecond fluorescence spectroscopy: A realistic approach. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129(16), 5248–5256.

Iwamura, M., Takeuchi, S., & Tahara, T. (2015). Ultrafast excited-state dynamics of copper(I) complexes. Accounts of Chemical Research, 48(3), 782–791.

Iwamura, M., Watanabe, H., Ishii, K., Takeuchi, S., & Tahara, T. (2011). Coherent nuclear dynamics in ultrafast photoinduced structural change of bis(diimine) copper(I) complex. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 133(20), 7728–7736.

Inouye, M., Hayashi, K., Yonenaga, Y., Itou, T., Fujimoto, K., Uchida, T., … Iwamura, M. (2014). A doubly alkynylpyrene‐threaded [4] rotaxane that exhibits strong circularly polarized luminescence from the spatially restricted excimer. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 53(52), 14392–14396.

Sugiuchi, M., Maeba, J., Okubo, N., Iwamura, M., Nozaki, K., & Konishi, K. (2017). Aggregation-induced fluorescence-to-phosphorescence switching of molecular gold clusters. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 139(49), 17731–17734.

Shintani, R. (2018). Recent progress in catalytic enantioselective desymmetrization of prochiral organosilanes for the synthesis of silicon-stereogenic compounds. Synlett, 29(04), 388–396.

Numata, Y., Singh, S. P., Islam, A., Iwamura, M., Imai, A., Nozaki, K., & Han, L. (2013). Enhanced light-harvesting capability of a panchromatic Ru(II) sensitizer based on π-extended terpyridine with a 4-methylstylryl group for dye-sensitized solar cells. Advanced Functional Materials, 23(14), 1817–1823.

Hassan Moradi | Properties and Performance | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hassan Moradi | Razi University | Iran

Dr. Hassan Moradi  is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at Razi University, Kermanshah, where he leads the Intelligent Industrial Systems Laboratory. He obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, in 2007 and 2011, respectively, and joined Razi University in 2011 as an Assistant Professor before being promoted to Associate Professor. His primary research interests include the design, modeling, and control of electric machines, drives, and power electronic converters with applications in microgrids, HVDC/MTDC grids, and renewable energy systems. Over the course of his career, he has supervised numerous graduate students and authored more than 121 scientific publications in reputable international journals and conferences published by IEEE, Elsevier, Springer, IET, and Taylor & Francis. His work spans a wide range of electric machines, including Switched Reluctance Motors (SRM), Permanent Magnet (PM) machines, Brushless DC (BLDC) machines, Induction Motors (IM), and advanced superconducting applications in power systems. His current research focuses on high-temperature superconducting (HTS) DC cables, particularly their modeling, analysis, and applications under both static and dynamic conditions, with the goal of enhancing efficiency, minimizing energy losses, and improving the reliability of future power delivery systems. He has made notable contributions in comparing conventional HVDC cables with superconducting DC cables in terms of insulation performance, monitoring, and operational reliability, addressing some of the most critical challenges in renewable energy integration and modern power system stability. Beyond academic research, Moradi has provided consultancy in electric machine design and development and has contributed to industrial projects, especially in the field of SRM, where he is currently completing the design and testing of an outer-rotor SRM at his laboratory. His scholarly record includes 74 published documents with 464 citations by 363 sources, reflecting an h-index of 12. He has served as an editorial board member for the International Conference on Electric Machines and Drives (ICEMD) organized by the Iranian Society of Electric Machines and Drives and is preparing two books on Synchronous Reluctance Machines and General Machine Design. A professional member of IEEE and IET, he has collaborated with several leading international scholars, including Prof. Kumars Rouzbehi, Prof. Amin Hajizadeh, Prof. Fazel Mohammadi, Prof. Ali Mehrizi-Sani, and Prof. Vijay K. Sood, advancing sustainable energy technologies and intelligent industrial systems.

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Featured Publications 

Heidary, A., Radmanesh, H., Rouzbehi, K., & CheshmehBeigi, H. M. (2020). A multifunction high-temperature superconductive power flow controller and fault current limiter. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, 30(5), 1–8.

Afjei, E., Toliyat, H., & Moradi, H. (2006). A novel hybrid brushless DC motor/generator for hybrid vehicles applications. 2006 International Conference on Power Electronic, Drives and Energy Systems, 1–6.

Ghiasi, Z., Faghihi, F., Shayegani-Akmal, A. A., & CheshmehBeigi, H. M. (2021). FEM analysis of electric field distribution for polymeric insulator under different configuration of non-uniform pollution. Electrical Engineering, 103(6), 2799–2808.

Bagheri, S., & CheshmehBeigi, H. M. (2021). DC microgrid voltage stability through inertia enhancement using a bidirectional DC–DC converter. 7th Iran Wind Energy Conference (IWEC2021), 1–5.

CheshmehBeigi, H. M., & Afjei, E. (2013). Design optimization of a homopolar salient-pole brushless DC machine: Analysis, simulation, and experimental tests. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, 28(2), 289–297.

Fatemi, S. A., Cheshmehbeigi, H. M., & Afjei, E. (2009). Self-tuning approach to optimization of excitation angles for switched-reluctance motor drives. 2009 European Conference on Circuit Theory and Design, 851–856.

Mousavi, M. H., CheshmehBeigi, H. M., & Ahmadi, M. (2023). A DDSRF-based VSG control scheme in islanded microgrid under unbalanced load conditions. Electrical Engineering, 105(6), 4321–4337.

Cheshmehbeigi, H. M., Yari, S., Yari, A. R., & Afjei, E. (2009). Self-tuning approach to optimization of excitation angles for switched-reluctance motor drives using fuzzy adaptive controller. 2009 13th European Conference on Power Electronics and Applications, 1–10.

Jiaqing Xie | Design of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Jiaqing Xie | Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Xie Jiaqing, Ph.D. (b. September 1988), is an accomplished scholar and researcher in engineering, specializing in flexible sensing, microfluidic devices, and precision molding technologies, with a strong record of innovation and academic leadership. A member of the Communist Party of China, he earned his doctorate in engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2018 and currently serves as an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Northwest A&F University. He also holds key leadership positions as Deputy Director of the Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Natural Product Chemical Biology, Deputy Director of a Key Laboratory under the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, and Director of the Intelligent Sensing and Equipment Laboratory. Over the past five years, Dr. Xie has successfully led more than 20 national and provincial research projects, including grants from the National Key R&D Program, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the Ministry of Education’s Collaborative Education Program. His research achievements have earned him several prestigious academic awards, such as the Outstanding Paper Award at the National Youth Academic Conference on Plasticity Engineering, the Best Poster Award at the German UPM International Conference, and Outstanding Paper Awards at both the Shaanxi Youth Scientist Conference and the China-Japan Ultra-Precision Machining Conference. Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers, he has guided students to more than 30 national and provincial awards in competitions like the “Challenge Cup,” “Internet+,” and the Mechanical Engineering Innovation and Creativity Competition. Widely recognized in the academic community, Dr. Xie serves as a reviewer for over 20 SCI-indexed journals and is an active member of professional organizations, including the Shaanxi Automotive Society Youth Committee, the Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society Plasticity Engineering Branch, the Chinese Simulation Technology Society, the Shaanxi Agricultural Machinery Society, and the Chinese Society of Micro-Nano Technology, where he is a Senior Member. His scholarly influence is evidenced by 37 publications, 435 citations across 340 documents, and an h-index of 12, underscoring his impact in advancing micro-nano technology and engineering sciences.

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Featured Publications 

Kang, Q., Xie, J., Meng, X., Wei, W., Ruan, B., Gu, F., Pang, H., Zhu, M., & Nan, X. (2025). Design and performance test of electrostriction actuated flexible gripper with multipoint sensing ability. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

Meng, X., Xie, J., Pang, H., Wei, W., Niu, J., Zhu, M., Gu, F., Fan, X., & Fan, H. (2025). Design of dielectric elastomer actuator and its application in flexible gripper. Micromachines, 16(1), 107.

Nan, X., Xie, J., Gao, Y., Zhang, X., Lou, X., & Wang, F. (2025). Dual-active-layer flexible piezoresistive sensor based on wrinkled microstructures and electrospun fiber network for human-related motion sensing applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

Wang, T., Niu, J., Pang, H., Meng, X., Sun, R., & Xie, J. (2024). Development of a portable residual chlorine detection device with a combination of microfluidic chips and LS-BP algorithm to achieve accurate detection of residual chlorine in water. Micromachines, 15(8), 1045.

Sun, R., Xie, J., He, S., Fan, H., Guo, C., Nan, X., Meng, X., & Pang, H. (2024). Prediction method of long-term creep deformation of mobile phone resin lens module in a harsh temperature environment. Applied Optics, 63(23), 7549–7558.

He, X., Xie, J., Pang, H., Sun, R., Zhou, T., Fan, H., Meng, X., Nan, X., & Zhou, Z. (2024). Research on multiwalled carbon nanotubes spray method for preparing flexible piezoresistive tactile sensor. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.

Huipeng Li | Design of Materials and Components | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Huipeng Li | Hebei University of Technology | China

Dr. Huipeng Li is an Associate Professor at the School of Life Science and Health Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, whose research is centered on nanomedicine, biomaterials, immunotherapy, and regenerative medicine. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from China Pharmaceutical University (2012, 2015, 2018) and began his career as an Assistant Researcher at Nanjing University (2018–2021), where he gained interdisciplinary expertise in drug delivery systems and biomimetic materials. Since joining Hebei University of Technology in 2022, and being promoted to Associate Professor in 2024, he has led several prestigious projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Hebei Province. His research primarily focuses on precision treatment technologies and implantable material systems for degenerative diseases, artificial nano-bacteria as tumor and bacterial vaccines, personalized bionic skull repair materials, and nanovaccines for breast cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Li has published 6 academic papers, with 33 citations across 33 documents, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing scholarly influence. His work bridges pharmaceutics, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering to address critical challenges in cancer therapy, infection prevention, and tissue regeneration. With high-impact projects and a clear vision of translating laboratory innovation into clinical solutions, Dr. Li continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of life science and health engineering.

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Featured Publications 

Yang, S., Li, S., Zhang, L., Zhao, M., Zhang, T., Liu, X., Liu, B., Zhang, H., Gong, Y., Zhou, H., Li, H., & Yang, L. (2025). A novel nanozyme-based coordination compound for synergistic periprosthetic joint infection treatment and bone repair. Advanced Healthcare Materials, 14, e02379.

Li, H., Yang, X., & Sun, M. (2024). Self-strengthened cascade-explosive nanogel using host–guest interaction strategy for synergistic tumor treatment. Chinese Chemical Letters, 35, 110651.

Chen, K., Li, H., Zhou, A., et al. (2022). Cell membrane camouflaged metal oxide–black phosphorus biomimetic nanocomplex enhances photo-chemo-dynamic ferroptosis. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14, xxx–xxx.

Chen, K., Li, H., Xu, Y., et al. (2022). Photoactive “bionic virus” robustly elicits the synergy anticancer activity of immunophotodynamic therapy. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14(3), 4456–4468.

Li, H., Yang, X., Gao, F., et al. (2018). Bioreduction-ruptured nanogel for switch on/off release of Bcl2 siRNA in breast tumor therapy. Journal of Controlled Release, 285, xxx–xxx.

Li, H., Zhou, Z., Zhang, F., et al. (2018). A networked swellable dextrin nanogels loading Bcl2 siRNA for melanoma tumor therapy. Nano Research, 11, xxx–xxx.

Li, H., Yang, X., Zhou, Z., et al. (2017). Near-infrared light-triggered drug release from a multiple lipid carrier complex using an all-in-one strategy. Journal of Controlled Release, 261, 126–137.

Li, H., Wang, K., Yang, X., et al. (2017). Dual-function nanostructured lipid carriers to deliver IR780 for breast cancer treatment: Anti-metastatic and photothermal anti-tumor therapy. Acta Biomaterialia, 53, 399–413.