Prof. Dr. Liping Guo | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Vice President | School of Materials Science & Engineering | China

Prof. Liping Guo is a distinguished researcher and Full Professor in the field of materials science and engineering, specializing in ecological high-ductility cementitious composites, multi-scale damage and life prediction of concrete under complex conditions, and solid waste recycling technology with fiber surface modification. Her research contributes significantly to sustainable construction materials and advanced cement-based composites. With over 140 research publications, 23 authorized national invention patents, and two published books, her scientific contributions have been widely recognized and applied in major national infrastructure projects, yielding substantial technical, economic, and social benefits. Prof. Guo has successfully led more than ten national, provincial, and ministerial-level research projects, including those under the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the 973 Program, as well as numerous industry collaborations. Her work bridges fundamental material science and practical engineering applications, advancing the field of green and resilient concrete materials. She has received multiple national and provincial scientific and technological progress awards, including second prizes from the Ministry of Education and the Fujian provincial government. Additionally, she has made remarkable achievements in teaching and talent cultivation, guiding several award-winning student innovation teams and numerous postgraduate researchers. Her Scopus record includes 7 indexed documents, 94 citations from 90 documents, and an h-index of 5, reflecting her growing academic impact in the field of sustainable cementitious composites and concrete durability science.

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Featured Publications

Guo, L., (2025). Performance evolution of high ductility cementitious composites under different curing regimes: Hydration kinetics, microstructure development, and mechanical behavior. Construction and Building Materials.

Prof. Zhiguo Tang | Battery Thermal Management System | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Hefei University of Technology | China

Dr. Tang Zhiguo is an accomplished Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the Hefei University of Technology, specializing in thermal and energy systems engineering. His research primarily focuses on flow and heat transfer enhancement technologies, thermal management of new energy vehicle power batteries and electronic systems, and green, low-carbon combustion technologies. Dr. Tang has made significant contributions to the development of microchannel and jet impingement heat transfer systems, biomass gasification and hydrogen-enriched combustion methods, and integrated thermal management strategies for electric vehicles and data centers. With over 71 academic publications indexed in SCI and EI, including papers in top-tier journals such as the International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Applied Thermal Engineering, Journal of Energy Storage, and Journal of Cleaner Production, his work has garnered 754 citations from 674 documents, reflecting an h-index of 15. He is also the first inventor on more than 40 invention patents, over half of which have been granted and successfully commercialized, contributing to advancements in clean energy and efficient thermal systems. Beyond his research, Dr. Tang actively contributes to national and provincial technical committees on combustion, energy conservation, and intelligent manufacturing standards, reinforcing his leadership in sustainable thermal system innovation. His mentorship has guided numerous graduate and undergraduate students to national recognition, further extending his influence in both academic and applied research communities.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Thermal management performance study of a novel immersion-cooling cylindrical battery module with graduated-height-finned heat-dissipation sleeves. Journal of Energy Engineering.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Multi-objective optimization of a hybrid nanofluid jet impingement microchannel heat sink with stepped airfoil fins based on machine learning. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Multi-objective optimization of parallel flow immersion cooling battery thermal management system with flow guide plates based on artificial neural network. Applied Thermal Engineering.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Experimental study on the aging cylindrical battery thermal management system with honeycomb metal skeleton and composite phase change material. Applied Thermal Engineering.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Multi-objective optimization of flow boiling heat transfer in a manifold microchannel heat sink with curved corners. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Multi-objective geometric optimization of protrusion, droplet ribs, and inclined upper plate of a slit jet impingement heat sink to enhance its thermal performance. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification.

Tang, Z., et al. (2025). Study on the flow and heat transfer characteristics of a hybrid nanofluid jet impingement microchannel heat sink with airfoil fins. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.