Zhenkun Yang – Power system protection Award – Best Researcher Award

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Zhenkun Yang – Power system protection Award – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Zhenkun Yang  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power system Protection. In December 2023, he made significant contributions to the field with two journal papers. The first paper, titled “A Negative Sequence Current Injection (NSCI)-based Active Protection Scheme for Islanded Microgrids,” was accepted for publication in the International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. Additionally, he worked on another paper titled “Novel Control Strategies of Converter-based Generation for Post-fault Recovery in Islanded Microgrids,” which was in preparation for submission to the same journal.

Earlier, in March 2020, he presented his research findings in a conference paper titled “The behavior of virtual synchronous machine (VSM) based converters in front of non-saturable fault.” This paper was published, showcasing his expertise in the field and his ability to contribute to academic discourse through conference presentations and publications.

 

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Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education with a focus on electronic and electrical engineering, starting with his Bachelor’s degree from Northeast Electrical Power University, where he completed a two-year program from September 2014 to June 2016. Building on this foundation, he continued his studies at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned another Bachelor’s degree in electronic and electrical engineering from September 2016 to June 2018. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde, spanning from September 2018 to June 2024. Throughout his doctoral program, he delved deep into the realm of power system protection and control, specifically exploring novel protection schemes and post-fault recovery strategies, thereby contributing to advancements in the field.

Experience

During his time as a student, he engaged in several noteworthy projects and gained valuable practical experience. From September 2017 to March 2018, he undertook a project on Virtual Synchronous Machine (VSM), utilizing MATLAB/Simulink-based platforms to implement converter control strategies simulating real synchronous machine behavior. Additionally, from January 2017 to April 2017, he worked on an Ultrasonic Volume Measurement project, employing PCB-based techniques to measure volume through ultrasonic transmission and reception. Transitioning from student to educator, he served as a Teaching Assistant (TA) at the University of Strathclyde from October 2018 to January 2019, and then again from September 2020 to April 2021. In this role, he underwent TA training, assisted undergraduate students with their queries, facilitated laboratory experiments, participated in invigilation, and contributed to grading processes, thereby enriching his understanding of academic instruction and student support.

Awards

Throughout his academic journey, he consistently demonstrated outstanding performance and earned recognition for his achievements. At the University of Strathclyde, he received the prestigious ‘First Honor Degree’ in June 2018, attaining an impressive score of 77.3. Prior to this, he was awarded a ‘Distinction’ in June 2017 with a score of 71.5, further highlighting his academic excellence. His dedication and scholarly prowess were also acknowledged during his time at Northeast Electrical Power University, where he received the ‘Excellent-Student Second-Class Scholarship’ in September 2016 and 2015. Additionally, he was honored with the ‘Excellent-Student First-Class Scholarship’ in March 2016, underscoring his consistent commitment to academic excellence and scholarly pursuits.

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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Syber Physical Power Systems. From 2023 onwards, he has been actively engaged in academia, serving as the International Accreditation Coordinator for the Electricity degree program at ESPOL (Escuela Superior PolitĂŠcnica del Litoral). In addition to his academic role, he holds the position of Vice-President at Rodsolar Technologies since 2020, contributing to the industry sector. Furthermore, he continues to be an integral part of academia and research as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC-ESPOL) at ESPOL, a position he has held since 2020. In his ongoing commitment to academic research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and the IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Moreover, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as the Editor of the Special Issue titled “Sustainability of Future Power Systems: Climate Change Impacts, System Reliability, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Grid Integration,” reflecting his expertise in the field. During the period of 2018-2019, he contributed to research by co-supervising master’s theses at the University of Birmingham. Prior to these roles, from 2016 to 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FCNM-ESPOL) at ESPOL.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

 He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.
🏆🏆Awards 🏆🏆

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. In 2023, he was honored as the Best Researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the ESPOL major quartiles event, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the field. His excellence in research was further acknowledged in 2019 when he received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd Annual School of Engineering PGR Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, he was recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in 2019 both in Cross-field and in Engineering categories by the Web of Science Group, Publons.

In preceding years, his contributions were similarly esteemed, with notable awards including the Best Paper Award at the PES conference session during the Third Ecuadorian Technical Chapters Meeting in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2018. He was also honored with the Premio Roy Billinton Student Paper Gold Award at the Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems in Idaho, USA, in 2018.

His achievements extend internationally, as evidenced by the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016. Furthermore, his academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Ph.D. program Walter Raffo Valdano scholarship at ESPOL and the Senescyt scholarship for the Ph.D. program.

Moreover, he demonstrated excellence in academic programs, receiving the distinction of Best Graduate in the Master in Power and Energy Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, in 2016. Earlier, in 2013, he was recognized as the Best Graduate in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Physics at ESPOL, Guayaquil-Ecuador. His academic journey was initiated with the support of the 2012 Senescyt scholarship for the Master’s program.

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