Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

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Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chen Lu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Energy storage.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

Chen Lu received the bachelor’s degreein engineering from Qingdao University of Technology, China,in 2022. She is currently pursuing the master’sdegree in engineering management with the Qingdao University of Technology. Her research interests include project management.

Work Experience:

In recent years, Chen Lu has been engaged in research in the field of energy and sustainable development. It mainly focuses on the development and utilization of renewable energy, the innovation of energy conversion and energy storage technology, the improvement of energy utilization efficiency, the combination of technological innovation and the Internet, and the promotion of policies and regulations. These innovative measures help achieve sustainable energy development and promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature

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📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • ,Optimal site selection for wind-photovoltaic-complemented storage power plants based on Geographic Information System and Grey Relational Analysis-Group Criteria Importance Through Inter Criteria Correlation-Interactive and Multicriteria Decision Making: A case study of China

    Journal of Energy StorageThis link is disabled., 2024, 92, 112148

  • A study on site selection of wind power plant based on prospect theory and VIKOR: a case study in China

Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Da xu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Multi-Energy Networks. He received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Wuhan University Of Technology and Hunan University. He is currently a Associate Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. He was also a Visiting phd student with Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark and Research Assistant with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He has published about 20 SCI papers (as first author or corresponding author), incluidng 8 IEEE Transactions papers and 1 ESI paper. He is also a Guest editor of Buildings and Energies.

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education diligently, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, which he completed between September 2015 and July 2020. Under the guidance of supervisors Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, and Yijia Cao, he delved into advanced studies in his field. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation from Wuhan University of Technology, China, graduating in June 2015. These academic achievements reflect his commitment to mastering his discipline and advancing his knowledge in engineering.

Work Experience

He has gained valuable professional experience across various prestigious institutions. Since September 2020, he has served as an Associate Professor at China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. Prior to this, he undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Macau, Macau, from February 2023 to February 2025, under the guidance of Supervisor Chi-Seng Lam. His earlier professional roles include a stint as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, spanning from July 2017 to February 2018, under the supervision of Ka Wing Chan.

In addition to his formal positions, he has also engaged in Visiting Scholar activities, notably at the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, from November 2018 to November 2019. During this time, he worked under the supervision of Qiuwei Wu and Jacob Østergaard, further broadening his academic horizons and contributing to collaborative research efforts.

Research Interests

Planning and Operation of Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Sources
Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Systems

Awards

He has garnered numerous accolades and awards throughout his academic and professional journey, underscoring his exceptional performance and dedication. Noteworthy achievements include his participation in the 2022 Macau Young Scholars Program, highlighting his recognition as a promising scholar.

His academic excellence was recognized with the 2017 National Scholarship for Graduate Student by the Ministry of Education, China, where he achieved the remarkable feat of ranking second in his college cohort. Additionally, he secured the Second Prize of the Wu Wen Jun AI Science and Technology Progress Award, ranking fifth in his group at the Ministerial and Provincial level.

In entrepreneurship competitions, he demonstrated his innovative spirit, winning the National Second Prize in the 2018 China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition and the Second Prize in Hunan Province in various competitions, ranking within the top three in his respective groups.

His academic achievements continued to be acknowledged, earning him the 2018 Excellent Doctoral Candidate School Scholarship of Hunan University, where he ranked first in the Junior group. He further received the 2019 National Scholarship for Graduate Student from the Ministry of Education, China, and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in 2019, ranking fourth in the Junior group.

His commitment to excellence culminated in being named an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan Province and an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2020, marking the pinnacle of his academic achievements. These accolades attest to his exceptional academic prowess, dedication, and leadership qualities.

📝🔬Publications📝
1. Xu D, Yang Y, Lam C S, et al. Fixed-time/Preassigned-time Dynamic Surface Control of Power
Systems with Capacitive-coupled STATCOM[J]. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2024.
2. Xu D, Bai Z, Wang T, et al. A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multiwinding DVC for Balance and Unbalance Operations[J]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 2023.
3. Bai Z, Xu D*, Wang T, et al. A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel Dynamic
Voltage Compensator for Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Informatics, 2023.
4. Xu D, Xiang S, Bai Z, et al. Optimal multi-energy portfolio towards zero carbon data center buildings
in the presence of proactive demand response programs[J]. Applied Energy, 2023, 350: 121806.
5. Xu D, Bai Z, Jin X, et al. A mean-variance portfolio optimization approach for high-renewable energy
hub[J]. Applied Energy, 2022, 325: 119888.
6. Xu D, Yuan Z L, Bai Z, et al. Optimal operation of geothermal-solar-wind renewables for community
multi-energy supplies[J]. Energy, 2022, 249: 123672.
7. Xu D, Zhong F, Bai Z, et al. Real-time multi-energy demand response for high-renewable buildings[J].
Energy and Buildings, 2023, 281: 112764.
8. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Nian Liu, Qiuwei Wu, Nikolai Voropai, Canbing Li, and Evgeny Barakhtenko,
“Peer-to-peer multi-energy and communication resource trading for interconnected microgrids,”
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatic, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 2522-2533, Apr. 2021.
9. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Qiuwei Wu, Chi Yung Chung, Canbing Li, Sheng Huang and She Chen, “Integrated
modelling and enhanced utilization of power-to-ammonia for high renewable penetrated multi-energy
systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 4769-4780, Nov. 2020.
10. Da Xu, Qiuwei Wu, Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, Li Bai, and Sheng Huang, “Distributed multi-energy
operation of coupled electricity, heating and natural gas networks,” IEEE Transactions on
Sustainable Energy, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2457-2469, Oct. 2020.
11. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Qiuwei Wu, Biyu Chen, and Siwei Xia, “Distributed
multi-energy coordination of multi-microgrids with biogas-solar-wind renewables,” IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 3254-3266, Jun. 2019.
12. Xiang S, Xu D, et al. Optimal expansion planning of 5G and distribution systems considering sourcenetwork-load-storage coordination [J]. Applied Energy, 2024.
13. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, Yan Xu, and Menglong Cao, “Multiobjective
generation portfolio of hybrid energy generating station for mobile emergency power supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 5786-5797, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
14. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Chi Yung Chung, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, and Qiuwei Wu, “Optimal
scheduling of biogas-solar-wind renewable portfolio for multi-carrier energy supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 6229-6239, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
15. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, and SiQi Bu, “A two-stage framework for
multiobjective energy management in distribution networks with a high penetration of wind energy,”

Damon Centola – Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Damon Centola a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Collective Intelligence .His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

Eduvation

He earned his educational credentials in the field of sociology, culminating in a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2006. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s in Sociology at Cornell University in 2004, showcasing a commitment to advancing his expertise in the subject. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

 

Professional Profiles:

Appointments
He holds a distinguished series of appointments, currently serving as the Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology, and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, concurrently serving as Professor of Engineering (secondary) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Professor of Sociology (secondary) in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2021.
In 2019, he assumed the role of Senior Fellow at the Penn LDI Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, and became a faculty member at both the Penn Population Studies Center and the Penn Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program. Since 2013, he has been a faculty member at the Penn Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, concurrently directing the Network Dynamics Group. His academic journey includes serving as an Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2019. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, he was an Assistant Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management from 2008 to 2013. Notably, in 2006-08, he held the prestigious position of Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy at Harvard University, and in 2001-02, he was a Visiting Scholar at The Brookings Institution.

Research

Social Change, Diffusion of Innovations and Ideas, Simple and Complex Contagions, Structural
Inequality, Medical Bias, Collective Intelligence, Social Epidemiology, Collective Action and
Social Movements, Sustainability and Climate Change, Cultural Evolution and Norms, Social
Networks, Centrality and Influence, Online Experimental Methods, Computational Social Science

Awards and Fellowships

He has amassed a plethora of accolades and honors throughout his illustrious career. In 2019, he earned the prestigious Harrison White Outstanding Book Award from the American Sociological Association and was honored with the Top Paper Award in Health Communication by the International Communication Association. His notable contributions were further underscored by the receipt of the Best Paper Award at the 2018 International Conference on Computational Social Science and the James Coleman Award for Outstanding Article from the American Sociological Association in 2017. The year 2016 brought the distinction of being named a Wharton Mack Institute Fellow. Over the academic year 2014-15, he held fellowships at both the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and the Lenore Annenberg and Wallis Annenberg Endowment for Communication.

A significant highlight in 2014 was the award of U.S. Patent #8713143, recognizing his innovative method of creating social networks to facilitate behavior change. His impact also extends into the scientific realm, demonstrated by his participation in the Kavli Frontiers of Science program by the National Academy of Sciences in 2012. Early in his career, he was honored with the Leo Goodman Early Career Award in Sociological Methodology in 2011 and received the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2011, 2009, and 2006.

In 2010, he was recognized with the MIT Faculty Prize for Research in Computers and Communications. Additional accolades include the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2009 and 2006. His academic journey features prestigious fellowships, including the Columbia University Exchange Scholar Fellowship in 2004, NSF EITM Summer Fellowship in 2004, Cornell University Russell Sage Fellowship in 2002, NSF IGERT Fellowship in Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos in 2002, and the Santa Fe Institute Summer Fellowship in 2000.

Books
Centola, Damon. (expected 2024) Structural Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Centola, Damon. 2021. Change: How to Make Big Things Happen. New York: Little, Brown & Co.
• Translations into Chinese, Romanian, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Turkish,
Portuguese (Brazil)
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Nature, New York Journal of Books, The New York Times, NPR
Hidden Brain, Radio Times, Inside Higher Ed, Annual Reviews, The Current, Ottawa Writers Festival,
ABC Australia, Times of India
Centola, Damon. 2018. How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagions. Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press.
• 2019 Harrison White Outstanding Book Award, American Sociological Association
• Translations into Chinese, Arabic, Polish
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Science, The Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Information,
Communication & Society, New Scientist, MIT Sloan Management Review, Strategy + Business, The
American Interest, American Journal of Sociology, Contemporary Sociology
Selected Conference and Working Group Presentations
Complex Centrality and Predicting Influence,” ASA Regular Session, August 2023.
“Social tipping points for unprecedented change,” EU Learn, Knowledge Talks on Tipping Points,
threats and opportunities, June 2022.
“Reduction of race and gender bias in recommendations for clinical treatment using a clinician peer
network based intervention in experimental setting,” Annual ICA Conference, May 2022.
“Influencers and Misinformation,” DARPA Studying Long-Tailed Influencer-Enabled Crowd
Extremism, October 2021
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