Ziyi Bai – power electronics – Best Researcher Award

Ziyi Bai – Power electronics – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ziyi Bai  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power electronics. 

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🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey with fervor and dedication, culminating in a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Macau, Macao, China, attained between September 2020 and August 2023. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, spanning from September 2016 to June 2019. His educational foundation was laid with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Hainan University, China, completed between September 2012 and June 2016. Throughout his academic endeavors, he demonstrated a consistent commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field of electrical engineering.

Work Experience

He commenced his professional journey as a Research Assistant at the State Key Laboratory of IoT for Smart City at the University of Macau, Macau, China, where he actively contributed from August 2019 to August 2020. Building upon his doctoral expertise, he transitioned into a Post-doctoral Fellow role within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the same institution, extending his tenure from November 2023 to July 2024. In both capacities, he leveraged his research acumen and academic background to engage in cutting-edge projects, further enriching his expertise and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field.

Research Interests

  • Smart energy router; Renewable energy integration; Power quality management; Energy IoT

Selected Awards & Honors

He has garnered a remarkable array of accolades throughout his academic journey, including the Second Prize in the National Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest and the China Undergraduate Mathematical Modeling Contest, as well as the Third Prize in The National College Students’ Smart Car Competition Freescale Cup. His dedication to academic excellence was further recognized through consistent achievements, such as being awarded the First Class Scholarship of Hunan University from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he was honored as the Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2019, further underscored by his recognition as the Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in the same year. These awards and distinctions reflect his outstanding commitment to both scholarly pursuits and practical application within his field of study.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Z. Bai, Y. Pang, Z. Xiang, C.-K. Wong, L. Wang, C.-S. Lam, M.-C. Wong, “A Capacitive-coupling Winding
    Tap Injection DSTATCOM Integrated with Distribution Transformer for Balance and Unbalance Operations,”
    IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 1081-1093, Feb. 2023. (SCI, Q1, IF: 8.162)
  • Z. Bai, D. Xu, T. Wang, M.-C. Wong, “A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel DVC for
    Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems, IEEE Transactions on Industrial informatics, Mar, 2023. (SCI,
    Q1, IF: 12.3)
  • Z. Bai, M.-C. Wong, “An L-coupling STATCOM Integrated with Primary Tapped Transformer for Voltage
    Compensation,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 218, p. 109220, May. 2023. (SCI, Q2, IF: 3.9)
  • Z. Bai, M.-C. Wong, “A Thyristor-controlled LC-coupling STATCOM Integrated with Primary Tapped
    Transformer for Reactive Power Compensation,” CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, Jul. 2023. (SCI,
    Q1, IF: 7.1)
  • D. Xu, Z. Bai*, T. Wang, “A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multi-winding DVC
    for Balance and Unbalance Operations, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics,
    DOI:10.1109/TIE.2022.3232644. Jan., 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162)
  • D Xu, Z. Bai*, X. Jin, X. Yang, S. Cheng, M. Zhou, “A Mean-variance Portfolio Optimization Approach for
    High-Renewable Energy Hub,” Apply energy, vol.325, p.119888, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.2)
  • D. Xu, Z.-L. Yuan, Z. Bai*, Z. Wu, S. Chen, and M. Zhou, “Optimal Operation of Geothermal-solar-wind
    Renewables for Community Multi-energy Supplies,” Energy, vol. 249, p. 123672, Jun. 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 9)
  • D Xu, Z. Bai*, T. Wang, Z. Wu, K. Zhang, “An Energy-based Control Scheme for Optimal Power Quality
    Management in 12-pulse Rectifier Integrated Distribution Systems,” International Journal of Electrical Power
    & Energy Systems, vol. 145, p. 108707, Feb. 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.2)

 

Chabum Lee – Semiconductor – Industry Impact Award

Prof dr. Chabum Lee distinguished academic and researcher in the field   Semiconductor.  He has conducted research on piezoelectric polymer poling processes using additive manufacturing techniques, water contaminant sensors utilizing magnetic/optical spectroscopy, and impedance spectroscopy for in-process manufacturing process controls.

In terms of academic positions, he has served as both an Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, focusing on semiconductor metrology and high-temperature atomic force microscopy, among other topics. He has also co-founded LABPISODE LLC., where he has contributed to the development of high-precision scanners and engineering lab modules, particularly in the semiconductor microscopy domain.

Furthermore, he has held positions as a Visiting Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), concentrating on prognostics and health monitoring of robotic manufacturing systems and machine learning for sensor self-calibration. Earlier in his career, he served as an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Tech University and as an Assistant Research Professor at the University of South Carolina, where he worked on dimensional measurement, sensor development, and nanomanufacturing for various engineering applications.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea, in February 2006. Following this, he pursued his Master of Science in Mechatronics at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, also in South Korea, completing his degree in February 2008. Subsequently, he continued his academic journey at the same institution, earning his Ph.D. in Mechatronics in February 2012.

 

Research Interest

He has extensive research experience in various fields, particularly in the realm of mechanical engineering and semiconductor technology. His expertise encompasses semiconductor metrology for photomask, pellicle, wafer, and via inspection, as well as intelligent spindle monitoring for machining processes. He has also worked on fiber optics for optical freeform surface measurement, edge topography measurement for semiconductor lithography, and material-laser interaction in laser-assisted machining processes.

🏆🏆HONORS AND AWARDS🏆🏆

He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to the field of mechanical engineering and precision technology. These accolades include the 2022 Emerging Leaders 2022 award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) publication, Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties. In 2020, he was honored with the prestigious Blackall Machine Tool and Gage Award by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Furthermore, he received the Alumni Award from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in 2019, recognizing his achievements and contributions to the academic community. His research excellence was acknowledged with the Best Research Award at the American Society for Precision Engineering Conference in 2017, as well as the Kinslow Research Award and the Research and Economic Development Award from Tennessee Tech University in the same year.

Earlier in his career, he was distinguished with the Best Award of Graduation in 2012 from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, along with the Best Award for Excellence in Research from the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials. Additionally, he received the Best Paper Award from the Korean Society for Precision Engineering in 2012, further affirming his significant contributions to the field.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

He has engaged in various synergistic activities that complement his research and academic endeavors. As an Associate Editor, he has contributed to three prestigious journals: the International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing since 2018, the Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing since 2020, and the International Conference on Micro- and Nano-devices Enabled by R2R Manufacturing since 2021. Additionally, he has served as an Editor in Special Topics for two journals: the Journal of Manufacturing Materials and Processes (focused on Machining Processes) and the ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering (focused on Semiconductor Manufacturing).

His active involvement in academic memberships includes ASPE (American Society for Precision Engineering) since 2009, ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) since 2020, KSPE (Korean Society for Precision Engineering) since 2006, and ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) from 2021 to 2023.

Moreover, he has significantly contributed to the academic community as a peer-reviewer for numerous journals and papers spanning various disciplines such as manufacturing engineering, measurement, optics, and materials science.

Dr. Lee has also played key roles in conference activities, serving on technical program committees for esteemed conferences such as the American Society for Precision Engineering, International Conference on Material Strength and Applied Mechanics, Sensors and Actuators, and others.

In terms of proposal review activities, he has participated in reviewing proposals for prestigious funding agencies and programs such as the NSF Advanced Manufacturing Program, NSF SBIR Program, ACS (American Chemical Society), and the National Research Foundation of Korea.

Furthermore, he has been actively engaged in service roles within his academic and departmental communities, including participation in committees, coordination of courses, and advisory roles for student organizations.

In his teaching endeavors, he has imparted his knowledge and expertise to students at Texas A&M University and Tennessee Technological University, covering courses on precision machine tools, engineering laboratory work, capstone design, mechanical measurements, numerical methods, and more.

Book Chapter 

ChaBum Lee, Large-range nano-scanning devices based on optical sensing technology, Book
chapter, Advanced Mechatronics and MEMS Devices II, Springer 2017: 10.1007/978-3-319-
32180-6_22 2017.

Conferences

Dr. ChaBum Lee has been actively engaged in presenting his research findings at various prestigious conferences and symposiums worldwide. His presentations cover a wide range of topics, including metrology, inspection, machining processes, additive manufacturing, and material characterization. Notably, he has been invited to deliver talks at several international symposiums, showcasing his expertise in via metrology and inspection for advanced electronics packaging.

At the 21st International Symposium on Microelectronics and Packaging in October 2023 in Busan, Korea, Dr. Lee presented on “Via Metrology and Inspection for Advanced Electronics Packaging” as an invited speaker. He also delivered an invited talk on “Wafer-Level Metrology and Inspection for Advanced Electronics Packaging” at the International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instrument 2023 in September 2023 in Seoul, Korea.

Furthermore, Dr. Lee has contributed to numerous conferences in the USA, presenting research papers and findings. For instance, he presented on “A Fringe Pattern Analysis Technique for Photomask Line-Edge-Roughness Characterization” at the ASME 2023 18th International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference in June 2023 in New Brunswick, NJ. Additionally, he co-authored presentations on topics such as “Curved-edge diffraction fringe pattern analysis for wafer edge metrology and inspection” and “Metallurgical property profiling of machined surface layer for microstructural prediction in subtractive and additive manufacturing” at various conferences, demonstrating his multidisciplinary expertise.

Dr. Lee’s active participation in conferences reflects his commitment to sharing his research findings, exchanging knowledge with peers, and contributing to advancements in precision engineering, manufacturing science, and related fields.

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