Min Wang | electromagnetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Min Wang | electromagnetics | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications China

Wang Min is an Associate Professor at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CQUPT), specializing in reconfigurable electromagnetic surfaces. Over the past five years, he has published more than 80 academic papers, including 43 as the first or corresponding author, with one paper recognized as an ESI highly cited paper with over 400 citations. He has applied for more than 20 invention patents, with 9 granted. Wang Min has been selected for the Wenfeng Youth Hundred Talents Project and received the 2023 Lilong Youth Innovation Talent Award. He has led 8 major research projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Currently, he leads international collaborations and projects funded by key institutions, focusing on advanced electromagnetic technologies. His work contributes significantly to defense technology innovation and wireless broadband communication research.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. – Tsinghua University, Beijing, China 🇨🇳.  B.S. – University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China

💼 Experience

Associate Professor – CQUPT (Dec 2021 – Present). Postdoctoral Researcher – CYIT (Dec 2021 – Mar 2024).  Lecturer – CQUPT (Jul 2019 – Nov 2021)

🏆 Awards & Honors

2023 Lilong Youth Innovation Talent Award. Wenfeng Youth Hundred Talents Project Selection. ESI Highly Cited Paper Recognition (400+ Citations). 9 Granted Invention Patents (20+ Applied). Leader of 8 Major Research Projects (National & Provincial Level)

🔍 Research Focus

Wang Min specializes in reconfigurable electromagnetic surfaces, a critical area in wireless communication and defense applications. His research focuses on developing adaptive and intelligent electromagnetic materials for next-generation communication technologies. He has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Military Science and Technology Commission National Defense Innovation Program. His current work involves international collaborations on high-level electromagnetic research, with funding from institutions like the Guangxi Key Laboratory of Wireless Broadband Communication. His contributions are shaping advancements in millimeter-wave communication, defense radar systems, and AI-driven electromagnetic technologies.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Wideband Reconfigurable Transmitarray Antenna Using Tightly Coupling Effect With Wide-Angle Beam Scanning Capability
    • Journal: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
    • Year: 2024 (December)
    • DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2024.3446818
    • Contributors: Linpei Xue, Shenheng Xu, Min Wang, Fan Yang, Maokun Li

 

  • Title: A Fully Integrated 2-D Wide-Angle Beam-Scanning Array Antenna Using Novel Hybrid Feeding Network With Phase Predistortion Approach
    • Journal: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
    • Year: 2024 (October)
    • DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2024.3417481
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Hao Chen, Shenheng Xu, Fan Yang, Zhengchuan Chen

 

  • Title: Joint Power and Pilot Length Allocation for Ultra-Reliable and High-Throughput Transmission
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
    • Year: 2024 (August)
    • DOI: 10.1109/tvt.2024.3379985
    • Contributors: Zhengchuan Chen, Dequan Chang, Zhong Tian, Min Wang, Li Zhen, Yunjian Jia, Jian Song, Dapeng Wu

 

  • Title: Improving Reliability and Throughput in Industrial Internet of Things: Full-Duplex Relaying, Power Allocation, and Rate Adaptation
    • Journal: IEEE Internet of Things Journal
    • Year: 2024 (August 1)
    • DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2024.3394241
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Keyi Chen, Zhengchuan Chen, Tianci Zhang, Zhong Tian, Chaowei Tang, Dapeng Wu

 

  • Title: A 2-Bit Electronically Planar Reconfigurable Array Antenna With 2-D Beam-Scanning Capacity Using Hybrid Phase Control Method
    • Journal: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
    • Year: 2024 (July)
    • DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2024.3354260
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Nan Hu, Xuan Li, Yuxin Mo, Wenqing Xie, Zhengchuan Chen, Zhong Tian

 

  • Title: A Miniaturized Wideband Circularly Polarized Magneto-Electric Dipole Antenna With Wide Beamwidth Using ψ-Shaped Phase Shifter
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs
    • Year: 2024 (June)
    • DOI: 10.1109/tcsii.2023.3335668
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Xuan Li, Wenxiang Tang, Honggang Hao, Wei Luo, Zhengchuan Chen, Zhong Tian

 

  • Title: A Wideband Conformal Array Antenna With Dual-Polarized Transmission and Reflection Element for Full-Space Beam-Scanning Capability
    • Journal: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
    • Year: 2024 (June)
    • DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2024.3370608
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Yang Hu, Shi Ting, Zhengchuan Chen, Shu-Lin Chen, Zhong Tian

 

  • Title: A Wideband High-Efficiency Metal-Only Folded Reflectarray Using Subwavelength Detachable Trapezoidal Grooved Element
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    • Year: 2024 (June)
    • DOI: 10.1109/tap.2024.3388211
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Xuan Li, Honggang Hao, Wei Luo, Zhengchuan Chen, Zhong Tian

 

  • Title: A 1-Bit All-Metal Wide-Angle and Multipolarization Beam-Scanning Reconfigurable Reflectarray Antenna
    • Journal: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
    • Year: 2023 (May)
    • DOI: 10.1109/lawp.2022.3230751
    • Contributors: Min Wang, Yuxin Mo, Wenqing Xie, Nan Hu, Zhengchuan Chen, Zhong Tian

 

ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

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Mr. ANUSH PRABHAKARAN |power electronics| Best Researcher Award

Anush Prabhakaran is a seasoned power electronics engineer with expertise in designing and implementing DC-AC and AC-DC converters for industrial applications. With a strong background in system architecture and safety-critical systems, he has successfully led technical initiatives to optimize performance and reliability. His proficiency spans power electronics design, MATLAB/Simulink simulations, enterprise architecture, and compliance with safety standards. Currently serving as Lead Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies, he has previously held key roles at Sunlux Technovations, Kumaraguru College of Technology, and ARM Technologies. Anush has contributed significantly to renewable energy projects, including solar power systems and industrial UPS designs. His innovative work has led to patents in electric vehicle charging and IoT-based voltage protection. Holding degrees in Power Electronics & Drives, Financial Management, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering, he combines technical acumen with leadership capabilities to drive advancements in power conversion technologies.

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Education 🎓

Master of Engineering – Power Electronics & Drives (2010)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Master of Business Administration – Financial Management (2010)  Bharathiar University. Bachelor of Engineering – Electrical & Electronics (2008)  Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Lead Engineer (Apr 2023 – Present)  Bosch Global Software Technologies Led system architecture for safety-critical power systems Reduced development cycles by 30% through optimized architecture Implemented MBSE methodologies, enhancing reliability by 40%. Assistant Manager – Embedded Systems (Jul 2022 – Mar 2023)  Sunlux Technovations Designed 5kW industrial UPS and phase-sequence detection converters Developed a 260W Flyback converter with advanced protection features. Assistant Professor – Hardware Engineering (Jun 2013 – May 2022)  Kumaraguru College of Technology. Designed DC-AC (1.5kW) and DC-DC (1kW) converters for motor control. Developed a 500W solar tracking system with micro-inverter technology. Engineer – Renewable Energy (May 2010 – Apr 2013)  ARM Technologies Led 150kW solar power projects with 96% reliability Specialized in grid-tied converters and AC-DC-AC systems

Research Interests 🔬

Anush Prabhakaran’s research centers on power electronics, energy conversion, and renewable energy systems. His work involves optimizing DC-AC and AC-DC converters, designing high-efficiency industrial UPS systems, and improving electric vehicle charging solutions. He has developed fractional-order PID controllers for sensorless motor control and explored machine learning for power system protection. His patents cover ultra-fast supercapacitor charging and IoT-based over/under voltage protection. Anush also focuses on MBSE methodologies to enhance power system reliability and grid-tied solar energy solutions to improve energy efficiency. His research integrates advanced simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink to develop high-performance power conversion architectures.

🏆 Awards & Honors 🏆

Best Innovation Award  For contributions to power electronics and converter design. Early Career Research Excellence Award  Recognized for advancements in electric vehicle charging. Best Paper Award  For research on fractional-order PID controllers in motor control. Top Performer Recognition  At Bosch Global Software Technologies for reducing development cycles. Academic Excellence Award  During M.E. studies at Kumaraguru College of Technology

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Fractional Order PID Controller with Hybrid Algorithm for IM Motor Control

2️⃣ Optimized Fractional Order PID Controller with Sensorless Speed Estimation

Conclusion 🏆

Anush Prabhakaran’s blend of industrial expertise, academic contributions, patents, and publications in power electronics makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and safety-critical power systems aligns with current industry advancements. Strengthening his publication record in top-tier journals and expanding research collaborations would further enhance his standing as a top researcher in his field.

Chandrima Thakur | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Chandrima Thakur | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award

DST Project Fellow (SRF), Jadavpur University India

Chandrima Thakur is an enthusiastic academician and researcher specializing in electronics and telecommunication engineering. With a passion for advancing communication technologies, she focuses on wireless networks, energy harvesting, and secure communication. She has demonstrated excellent academic performance through various certifications, international conferences, and research collaborations.

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🎓 Education

Chandrima completed her Ph.D. (Thesis submitted in 2024) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. She earned her M.Tech in Telecommunication Engineering from NIT Durgapur (2017) with a CGPA of 9.47 and her B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Bengal College of Engineering & Technology (2015) with a CGPA of 8.96.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Chandrima has served as a research fellow and faculty member at Jadavpur University and has contributed to various teaching labs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. She has also assisted in numerous project reports and theses, focusing on wireless energy harvesting and cooperative networks, and has gained industrial experience in PLC & SCADA and BSNL training.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Chandrima has received several accolades, including Best Paper Awards at NCECC 2020 and IEMENTech 2020, as well as the DST WB Project Fellow and State Government Fellowship. Her research contributions have been recognized at numerous national and international conferences, and she has participated in various workshops and webinars on advanced communication systems.

🔬 Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on RF energy harvesting for wireless networks, cooperative spectrum sensing, physical layer security, and IoT applications. She also explores the integration of AI/ML in RF energy harvesting systems, device-to-device communication, and 6G communication technologies like IRS.

🏆Conclusion 

Chandrima Thakur is a promising researcher with strong academic accomplishments and significant contributions to the field of wireless communications. Her focus on RF energy harvesting and physical layer security aligns with the current needs of the telecom industry. With her passion for research, diverse expertise, and continual pursuit of knowledge, Chandrima is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Secrecy performance of an improved interference-aided RF energy harvesting scheme in two-way multi-antenna relay network
    Year: 2020
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 4

 

  • Title: A novel interference-aided energy harvesting scheme for cooperative network
    Year: 2019
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 3

 

  • Title: A novel relay‐aided centralized cooperative spectrum sensing scheme using radio frequency energy harvesting
    Year: 2023
    Authors: S Majumdar, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Performance of Combined RF and non-RF based Energy Harvesting scheme for Multi-Relay Cooperative Cognitive Radio Network
    Year: 2022
    Authors: C Thakur, S Majumdar, S Chatterjee
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: A Novel Interference-aided RF Energy Harvesting scheme for Cooperative NOMA Network
    Year: 2021
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Throughput analysis of multiple cognitive radio networks
    Year: 2016
    Authors: C Thakur, D Goswami, SD Roy, S Kundu
    Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Performance Analysis of RF-Powered Multi-device Diamond Relay IoT Network Using Adaptive NOMA
    Year: 2024
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Cooperative Spectrum Sensing based Hybrid Smart Home Energy Management System with Energy Harvesting
    Year: 2023
    Authors: S Majumdar, C Thakur, S Chatterjee
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Throughput Analysis of Multi-Source Multi-Antenna Cooperative Relay Network with RF Energy Harvesting using Improved Relay Selection schemes
    Year: 2020
    Authors: S Roy, P Kabiraj, S Dey, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Development and Analysis of an RF-Powered Rechargeable Wireless Sensor Network for LR-WPAN
    Year: 2025
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay

 

  • Title: An RF-powered multi-device diamond relay IoT network using A-NOMA for WBAN
    Year: 2024
    Authors: C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay

 

  • Title: A Novel Relay Selection Strategy for RF Energy Harvested Communication Network
    Year: 2023
    Authors: M Saha, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1

 

  • Title: Performance analysis and optimization of a hybrid TSR–PSR protocol for AF, DF and hybrid AF–DF relaying under Weibull fading
    Year: 2023
    Authors: RS Chowdhury, JK Sadhu, C Thakur, S Chattopadhyay
    Citations: 1