Lin Xu – Materials Science and Engineering – Best Researcher Award Published on 13/09/202513/09/2025 by Civil Engineering Lin Xu - Materials Science and Engineering - Best Researcher Award Office Director of Graduate School | Shenyang Institute of Engineering | China Lin Xu is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of electromagnetic hydromechanics and superconductors for energy storage coils, currently serving as Associate Professor at Shenyang Institute of Engineering. With a strong international academic background, including visiting scholar experience at Ilmenau University of Technology in Germany, Lin Xu has built expertise recognized through membership in the Weize Expert Database for Mechanical Engineering, the Chemical Industry Association of China, and the Liaoning Engineering Thermodynamics Society. Acknowledged as Shenyang High-Level “Leading” Talent, SYEU Young Talent, and Science & Technology Pioneer, Lin Xu plays a significant role as a backbone faculty member in Power and Thermal Engineering at SYEU. Contributions extend beyond teaching and mentoring, with active involvement in editorial and review work for respected journals such as Journal of Metals, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, and membership in the Youth Editorial Board of Steel Vanadium Titanium and Contemporary Chemical Industry Research. Research achievements include leading five provincial and municipal vertical projects and four horizontal projects, with total funding surpassing 310,000 RMB, alongside participation in national and international collaborations such as NSFC projects, National Discipline Innovation Projects, and a DFG-supported initiative with Germany. Scholarly output is notable, with more than twenty high-level publications in prestigious journals, including nine SCI-indexed papers as first author, as well as three EI papers, covering topics such as electromagnetic braking, heat transfer, melt flow, and solidification processes in continuous casting. Practical impact is evident in the acquisition of five invention patents granted across China, Japan, and Europe, with successful technology transfers valued at 200,000 RMB. This strong balance of theoretical innovation, applied research, and industry contribution underscores Lin Xu’s continuing influence in advancing mechanical engineering and materials science, particularly in the areas of superconducting applications and metallurgical process optimization. Profile: Scopus | ORCID Publications: Xu, L., Pei, Q., & Gao, J. (2025). Analysis of mechanical and quench behavior in high-temperature superconductors for energy storage coils. Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications. Li, N., Feng, P., Xu, L., Tang, M., & He, Z. (2025). Pore scale numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer non-equilibrium in randomly packed bed. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications. Xu, L., Tang, M., Lyu, Z., Li, N., Liu, C., & Pei, Q. (2024). Influence of operating parameters on metal flow and thermal characteristics in an EMBr-single-ruler controlled CSP funnel-shaped mould. Metallurgical Research & Technology. Xu, L., Pei, Q., Han, Z., Cui, J., Pan, H., & Yao, Y. (2022). Influences of the braking effect of ruler EMBr on molten steel flow and steel–slag interface fluctuation in a continuous casting mold. Processes.
Lin Xu - Materials Science and Engineering - Best Researcher Award Office Director of Graduate School | Shenyang Institute of Engineering | China Lin Xu is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of electromagnetic hydromechanics and superconductors for energy storage coils, currently serving as Associate Professor at Shenyang Institute of Engineering. With a strong international academic background, including visiting scholar experience at Ilmenau University of Technology in Germany, Lin Xu has built expertise recognized through membership in the Weize Expert Database for Mechanical Engineering, the Chemical Industry Association of China, and the Liaoning Engineering Thermodynamics Society. Acknowledged as Shenyang High-Level “Leading” Talent, SYEU Young Talent, and Science & Technology Pioneer, Lin Xu plays a significant role as a backbone faculty member in Power and Thermal Engineering at SYEU. Contributions extend beyond teaching and mentoring, with active involvement in editorial and review work for respected journals such as Journal of Metals, Ironmaking & Steelmaking, and membership in the Youth Editorial Board of Steel Vanadium Titanium and Contemporary Chemical Industry Research. Research achievements include leading five provincial and municipal vertical projects and four horizontal projects, with total funding surpassing 310,000 RMB, alongside participation in national and international collaborations such as NSFC projects, National Discipline Innovation Projects, and a DFG-supported initiative with Germany. Scholarly output is notable, with more than twenty high-level publications in prestigious journals, including nine SCI-indexed papers as first author, as well as three EI papers, covering topics such as electromagnetic braking, heat transfer, melt flow, and solidification processes in continuous casting. Practical impact is evident in the acquisition of five invention patents granted across China, Japan, and Europe, with successful technology transfers valued at 200,000 RMB. This strong balance of theoretical innovation, applied research, and industry contribution underscores Lin Xu’s continuing influence in advancing mechanical engineering and materials science, particularly in the areas of superconducting applications and metallurgical process optimization. Profile: Scopus | ORCID Publications: Xu, L., Pei, Q., & Gao, J. (2025). Analysis of mechanical and quench behavior in high-temperature superconductors for energy storage coils. Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications. Li, N., Feng, P., Xu, L., Tang, M., & He, Z. (2025). Pore scale numerical simulation of flow and heat transfer non-equilibrium in randomly packed bed. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications. Xu, L., Tang, M., Lyu, Z., Li, N., Liu, C., & Pei, Q. (2024). Influence of operating parameters on metal flow and thermal characteristics in an EMBr-single-ruler controlled CSP funnel-shaped mould. Metallurgical Research & Technology. Xu, L., Pei, Q., Han, Z., Cui, J., Pan, H., & Yao, Y. (2022). Influences of the braking effect of ruler EMBr on molten steel flow and steel–slag interface fluctuation in a continuous casting mold. Processes.
Yixiao Chen – Transportation Engineering – Best Researcher Award Published on 12/09/202513/09/2025 by Civil Engineering Yixiao Chen | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award Doctoral Student | Jiangsu University | China Yixiao Chen is a highly accomplished PhD candidate at Jiangsu University specializing in vehicle engineering, with a strong academic and research profile centered on autonomous driving, acceleration evaluation, steer-by-wire systems, scene generation, and SLAM. The academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in transportation from Nantong University in 2020, followed by a master’s degree in vehicle engineering at Jiangsu University, focusing on visual SLAM, and continued into doctoral studies from 2023 onward. Recognized for excellence, multiple honors have been earned, including the Best Researcher Prize in 2025 for a significant paper on scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles, third place in the 3rd National Onsite Autonomous Driving Challenge, and several awards during graduate studies such as Outstanding Graduate Student Cadre and Best Paper Award. Research contributions include impactful journal publications in esteemed outlets like Symmetry, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and the Journal of Automobile Engineering, addressing key advancements in scenario testing, acceleration evaluation, visual mapping algorithms, and vehicle dynamics. Alongside publications, multiple patents have been secured, focusing on accelerated testing methods, virtual acceleration test systems, and semantic mapping for indoor parking, reflecting innovation and applied research outcomes. Beyond academic work, leadership has been demonstrated by managing large-scale projects, including serving as project leader for the Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Innovation Program and acting as a core member in projects on virtual simulation scenario modeling, drive-by-wire systems, and millimeter-wave detection. Currently, a dedicated team of eight postgraduates has been established under guidance, advancing research on drive-by-wire chassis control and virtual simulation platforms, strengthening both theoretical development and real-world application. The career trajectory illustrates a blend of rigorous academic achievement, practical innovation, and leadership, positioning Yixiao Chen as an emerging expert contributing significantly to the fields of autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle systems. Profile: ORCID Publications: Chen, Y., Jiang, H., & Sun, T. (2025). Review of scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles: Migration challenges between symmetric frameworks and asymmetric scenarios. Symmetry. Chen, Y. (2025). Design of variable steering ratio for steer-by-wire system based on driver’s steering characteristics. Machines. Li, A., Su, M., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., & Chen, W. (2024). A two-dimensional lane-changing dynamics model based on force. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Jiang, H., Chen, Y., Shen, Q., Yin, C., & Cai, J. (2024). Semantic closed-loop based visual mapping algorithm for automated valet parking. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. Chen, Y. (2020). An empirical study of virtual simulation technology replacing real car test in college teaching. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. Chen, Y. (2019). Optimization for pure electric buses body structure based on improved response surface method. Journal of Machine Design.
Yixiao Chen | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award Doctoral Student | Jiangsu University | China Yixiao Chen is a highly accomplished PhD candidate at Jiangsu University specializing in vehicle engineering, with a strong academic and research profile centered on autonomous driving, acceleration evaluation, steer-by-wire systems, scene generation, and SLAM. The academic journey began with a bachelor’s degree in transportation from Nantong University in 2020, followed by a master’s degree in vehicle engineering at Jiangsu University, focusing on visual SLAM, and continued into doctoral studies from 2023 onward. Recognized for excellence, multiple honors have been earned, including the Best Researcher Prize in 2025 for a significant paper on scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles, third place in the 3rd National Onsite Autonomous Driving Challenge, and several awards during graduate studies such as Outstanding Graduate Student Cadre and Best Paper Award. Research contributions include impactful journal publications in esteemed outlets like Symmetry, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and the Journal of Automobile Engineering, addressing key advancements in scenario testing, acceleration evaluation, visual mapping algorithms, and vehicle dynamics. Alongside publications, multiple patents have been secured, focusing on accelerated testing methods, virtual acceleration test systems, and semantic mapping for indoor parking, reflecting innovation and applied research outcomes. Beyond academic work, leadership has been demonstrated by managing large-scale projects, including serving as project leader for the Jiangsu Province Graduate Research and Innovation Program and acting as a core member in projects on virtual simulation scenario modeling, drive-by-wire systems, and millimeter-wave detection. Currently, a dedicated team of eight postgraduates has been established under guidance, advancing research on drive-by-wire chassis control and virtual simulation platforms, strengthening both theoretical development and real-world application. The career trajectory illustrates a blend of rigorous academic achievement, practical innovation, and leadership, positioning Yixiao Chen as an emerging expert contributing significantly to the fields of autonomous driving and intelligent vehicle systems. Profile: ORCID Publications: Chen, Y., Jiang, H., & Sun, T. (2025). Review of scenario virtual testing technology for autonomous vehicles: Migration challenges between symmetric frameworks and asymmetric scenarios. Symmetry. Chen, Y. (2025). Design of variable steering ratio for steer-by-wire system based on driver’s steering characteristics. Machines. Li, A., Su, M., Jiang, H., Chen, Y., & Chen, W. (2024). A two-dimensional lane-changing dynamics model based on force. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Jiang, H., Chen, Y., Shen, Q., Yin, C., & Cai, J. (2024). Semantic closed-loop based visual mapping algorithm for automated valet parking. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. Chen, Y. (2020). An empirical study of virtual simulation technology replacing real car test in college teaching. Research and Exploration in Laboratory. Chen, Y. (2019). Optimization for pure electric buses body structure based on improved response surface method. Journal of Machine Design.