Sara Hasanpour | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour | Electrical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour | Islamic Azad University of Ramsar | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour  Assistant Professor at the Islamic Azad University, Ramsar Branch, is an active researcher in power electronics with over 10 years of academic and industrial experience. Her work focuses on the design, implementation, modeling, and control of high step-up DC-DC converters, particularly those with resonance/quasi-resonance performance and Trans-Inverse specifications, for renewable energy applications. She has authored over 63 international journal and conference papers, serves as Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics, and frequently reviews for leading journals including IEEE Transactions, Wiley, IET, Springer, and Nature Scientific Reports. With a Publication 50, overall citation index of 1,131 and an h-index of 19, her research contributions span novel converter topologies, advanced control strategies (PI, PID, PCM, and sliding mode), reduced-order modeling, and high-efficiency designs such as semi-quadratic, quadratic, and coupled-inductor converters. She has also led projects on magnetic field generators, electronic ballasts, and interleaved converters, alongside consultancy for industrial Ethernet systems. Beyond publications, she authored a Persian-language book on electronic ballasts, collaborates with renowned scholars like Prof. Sze Sing Lee, Prof. Yam P. Siwakoti, and Prof. Frede Blaabjerg, and actively contributes as Head of the University Innovation Center. She is a member of IEEE, the IEEE Power Electronics Society, and serves as Review Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management, with her impactful work cited in 738 scholarly documents.

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Featured Publications

Hasanpour, S., Baghramian, A., & Mojallali, H. (2018). A modified SEPIC-based high step-up DC–DC converter with quasi-resonant operation for renewable energy applications.

Forouzesh, M., Yari, K., Baghramian, A., & Hasanpour, S. (2017). Single-switch high step-up converter based on coupled inductor and switched capacitor techniques with quasi-resonant operation.

Hasanpour, S., Siwakoti, Y. P., Mostaan, A., & Blaabjerg, F. (2020). New semiquadratic high step-up DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Siwakoti, Y. P., & Blaabjerg, F. (2022). A new high efficiency high step-up DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Forouzesh, M., Siwakoti, Y. P., & Blaabjerg, F. (2021). A new high-gain, high-efficiency SEPIC-based DC–DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Baghramian, A., & Mojallali, H. (2019). Analysis and modeling of a new coupled-inductor buck-boost DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.

 

Yang Li | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li | Electrical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li | Forensic Science Institute China People’s Police University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li is a distinguished academic at the China People’s Police University, specializing in fire investigation and safety science. With a strong foundation in fire investigation, materials science, and safety engineering, he has developed expertise in electrical fire mechanisms, evidence identification, and forensic trace analysis. His research combines advanced analytical methods with practical applications, enhancing accuracy in determining electrical fire causes. Beyond research, he contributes significantly to teaching, training professional fire investigators, and translating key international references. Recognized by provincial and national institutions, he is both a respected scholar and an expert consultant in fire safety. His work bridges academia, public security, and applied science, making him highly suitable for recognition such as the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Profile 

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li stands out as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his impactful contributions in electrical fire investigation. His innovative studies on short-circuit mechanisms, arc faults, and pyrolysis of electrical materials provide a scientific foundation for forensic fire analysis. Leading multiple funded projects, he has advanced national research priorities while offering solutions with real-world applications in crime scene investigation and fire prevention. His role as a technical expert for the Ministry of Public Security underlines the trust placed in his expertise. Combined with influential publications, patents, and strong integration of teaching and applied research, Li Yang embodies the qualities of an outstanding researcher whose work significantly improves public safety and advances the frontiers of fire science.

Education 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li has pursued an impressive educational journey tailored to fire safety and forensic science. He began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Investigation from China People’s Police University, gaining a solid grounding in fire behavior and forensic techniques. He further expanded his expertise with a Master of Science in Materials Science from the same institution, building knowledge of material properties critical to fire analysis. To deepen his interdisciplinary foundation, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Safety Science and Engineering from Xi’an University of Science and Technology. This comprehensive educational path enabled him to integrate theoretical knowledge, material analysis, and safety principles, positioning him as a leading researcher in electrical fire investigation and forensic fire science.

Work Experience 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li has accumulated extensive academic and professional experience at the China People’s Police University, where he has served as lecturer, associate professor in fire engineering, and later associate professor in the Investigation College. His teaching and mentoring focus on preparing future professionals in fire investigation and safety science. Beyond academia, he has provided technical expertise to the Ministry of Public Security, advising on fire-related case investigations. He has also contributed to the development of training programs for professional fire investigators and advanced the teaching of international fire investigation standards. His experience bridges classroom instruction, cutting-edge research, and direct application in national security contexts, highlighting his ability to transform academic research into real-world fire safety solutions.

Awards and Honors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li has earned multiple honors that reflect his excellence in research, teaching, and public service. Recognized as a Distinguished Teacher of Hebei Province, he demonstrates outstanding commitment to education. His membership in the Committee on Electrical Fire Safety within the China Fire Association underscores his professional influence in the field. He has been honored by the Ministry of Public Security as a Fire-related Case Investigation Technology Expert, confirming his role as a trusted authority in forensic fire science. Additionally, he received a Third-Prize Certificate in the Ministry of Public Security Science and Technology Award, affirming the impact of his research innovations. These recognitions highlight his dual strengths as both a scientific leader and a dedicated educator.

Research Focus 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li research focuses on advancing electrical fire investigation and forensic evidence identification. He studies short-circuit initiation mechanisms, ignition pathways, and arc fault characteristics to provide reliable markers for fire analysis. By applying advanced techniques such as STA-FTIR-GC/MS, he analyzes pyrolysis gases from electrical materials, uncovering intrinsic links between equipment conditions and fire causation. His projects explore the impact of environmental conditions on fire behavior, the evolution of electrical wire degradation, and the development of intelligent evidence identification technologies. He also contributes to knowledge dissemination through translation of global fire investigation references. His work not only advances the scientific foundation of fire investigation but also provides practical tools for accurate, efficient, and technologically enhanced forensic fire analysis.

Publication Top Notes

  • Fire propagation and suppression in multi-layer battery systems
    Year: 2025 | Cited by: 1

  • Tracing the patterns of thermal runaway in LFP lithium-ion batteries
    Year: 2025 | Cited by: 1

  • Internal pressure variation during the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries at different state-of-charge
    Year: 2025 | Cited by: 1

  • Pyrolysis Kinetics and Gas Evolution of Flame-Retardant PVC and PE: A TG-FTIR-GC/MS Study
    Year: 2025 | Cited by: 1

  • Thermal decomposition kinetics of poly(vinyl chloride) insulation for overloaded and non-overloaded wires
    Year: 2025 | Cited by: 1

  • The effect of overload current on the thermo-oxidative decomposition behavior of polyvinyl chloride insulated wires investigated by TG-FTIR technique
    Year: 2025

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work bridges theory and practice, with clear societal impact in fire investigation and safety science. He combines research leadership, applied innovation, and professional recognition, making him a strong contender. With greater global engagement and interdisciplinary expansion, his contributions could achieve even broader recognition in the international scientific community.