Hemendra Kumar Pandey | Electronics Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hemendra Kumar
Pandey | Electronics Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Scientific Officer at Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), India.

Dr. Hemendra Kumar Pandey is a senior RF and accelerator systems expert serving as Scientific Officer-G at VECC, Department of Atomic Energy, and Associate Professor at HBNI. With over two decades of experience, he has played a pivotal role in the development of the Radioactive Ion Beam Facility in Kolkata. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Kharagpur, and M.Tech and B.Tech degrees from the University of Allahabad. His research spans RF systems for particle accelerators, high-power amplifier design, beam diagnostics, and radiation-hardened circuits. Dr. Pandey has authored over 100 publications and is an active member of professional and ethical committees. His work significantly contributes to India’s advanced nuclear physics infrastructure and technology innovation in accelerator science.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award :

Dr. Hemendra Kumar Pandey is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his impactful contributions in the field of particle accelerator technologies and RF system design. His long-standing commitment to national scientific development through his work on the Radioactive Ion Beam facility at VECC demonstrates leadership, innovation, and excellence. With over 113 publications and active involvement in research, peer review, and academic mentorship, Dr. Pandey has made significant strides in RF engineering and radiation-hardened electronics. His role in developing indigenous technology for societal and industrial applications showcases applied research at its finest. His multidisciplinary expertise and dedication to scientific advancement make him an exemplary researcher worthy of this honor.

🎓 Education :

Dr. Hemendra Kumar Pandey has a strong academic foundation in electronics and RF systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, specializing in RF and microwave systems for particle accelerators. He completed his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Electronics and his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electronics & Telecommunication from the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj. His academic trajectory reflects a consistent focus on high-frequency electronics, amplifier design, and system-level integration, equipping him with the advanced knowledge required to tackle the challenges in nuclear science and accelerator technology. Dr. Pandey’s educational background serves as the cornerstone of his innovations in high-power RF systems and radiation-hardened integrated circuit design.

🏢 Work Experience :

Dr. Pandey joined the Department of Atomic Energy through BARC Training School in 1999 and has since built a distinguished career at VECC, Kolkata. Starting as a Scientific Officer-C in 2000, he progressed through the ranks to his current role as Scientific Officer-G. His core responsibilities include RF system design, high-power amplifier development, ion source integration, and beam diagnostics for linear accelerators. He has over two decades of experience contributing to one of India’s major research infrastructures—the Radioactive Ion Beam Facility. Additionally, he holds an Associate Professorship at Homi Bhabha National Institute. His practical leadership spans R&D, education, and national-level research missions, with consistent involvement in technological innovation and scientific mentorship.

🏅 Awards and Honors :

Dr. Hemendra Kumar Pandey’s professional excellence has earned him widespread recognition. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and an active member of key scientific bodies such as the Indian Society of Particle Accelerator (ISPA) and Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad. He has been a member of the Institutional Ethical Committee of NIOH under the Ministry of AYUSH. He frequently serves as a Ph.D. and M.Tech thesis evaluator for reputed institutions and is a reviewer for high-impact journals like the Review of Scientific Instruments. His accolades underscore his commitment to scientific rigor, ethical research practices, and mentorship, further solidifying his leadership and influence in the field of nuclear instrumentation and accelerator research.

🔬 Research Focus :

Dr. Pandey’s research focuses on the design and development of RF systems for particle accelerators, high-power RF amplifiers, beam diagnostics, and radiation-hardened mixed-signal RF ICs. His pivotal role in the Radioactive Ion Beam Facility at VECC involves delivering high-precision RF engineering solutions for accelerating short-lived isotopes—crucial for nuclear physics and material science. He has also contributed to developing novel diagnostics tools, ion source control systems, and radiation-resilient electronics. His research bridges fundamental physics and practical technology applications, enabling advances in both science and society. By addressing the complexities of RF behavior under high-energy environments, his work fosters innovation in accelerator technology, supporting India’s leadership in nuclear science and allied interdisciplinary domains.

📊 Publication Top Notes:

📘 The design of a four‑rod RFQ LINAC for VEC‑RIB facility
📅 2004 | 🔢 Cited by: 21 🧲🛠️ ispa.co.in+6researchgate.net+6scholar.google.co.in+6

📘 Design and development of a radio frequency quadrupole linac post‑accelerator for the Variable Energy Cyclotron Center rare ion beam project
📅 2010 | 🔢 Cited by: 19 ⚙️🔬 vecc.gov.in+3researchgate.net+3scholar.google.co.in+3

📘 Design of LINAC post‑accelerator for VECC RIB facility using realistic field
📅 2006 | 🔢 Cited by: 16 💡🔧 scholar.google.co.in

📘 33.7 MHz heavy‑ion radio frequency quadrupole linac at VECC Kolkata
📅 2007 | 🔢 Cited by: 15 📡🔭 researchgate.net+15researchgate.net+15scholar.google.co.in+15

📘 Improvement in phase‑sensitivity of a Mach–Zehnder interferometer with the superposition …
📅 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 13 ⚛️🔍 arxiv.org+6scholar.google.co.in+6en.wikipedia.org+6

📘 Design of a “two‑ion source” Charge Breeder using ECR ion source in two frequency mode
📅 2005 | 🔢 Cited by: 13 🧩🚀 vecc.gov.in+2scholar.google.co.in+2colab.ws+2

📘 Design of a gas‑jet coupled ECR ion‑source for ISOL type RIB facility
📅 2020 | 🔢 Cited by: 1 🌬️⚗️ ui.adsabs.harvard.edu+15colab.ws+15vecc.gov.in+15

Xin Bai | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Xin Bai | Mechanical Engineering
|Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xin Bai is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association. Renowned for his pioneering work in fatigue fracture and structural reliability, Dr. Bai has significantly advanced methods for predicting fatigue performance from minimal experimental data. His research is both innovative and impactful, addressing critical needs in materials engineering and structural integrity. His commitment to developing cost-effective and efficient reliability assessment tools and software has garnered recognition across academia and industry. Dr. Bai’s sustained research excellence, leadership, and contributions to cutting-edge reliability science make him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xin Bai is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association. Renowned for his pioneering work in fatigue fracture and structural reliability, Dr. Bai has significantly advanced methods for predicting fatigue performance from minimal experimental data. His research is both innovative and impactful, addressing critical needs in materials engineering and structural integrity. His commitment to developing cost-effective and efficient reliability assessment tools and software has garnered recognition across academia and industry. Dr. Bai’s sustained research excellence, leadership, and contributions to cutting-edge reliability science make him a compelling candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education 

Dr. Xin Bai received comprehensive training in materials science and engineering, culminating in his doctoral studies at the prestigious Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). His academic path reflects a strong foundation in mechanical behavior, fracture mechanics, and fatigue analysis. He has also engaged in postdoctoral research and advanced studies in failure physics, enhancing his expertise in structural reliability. His educational journey combined rigorous scientific coursework with hands-on research in laboratory environments, allowing him to acquire the necessary skills for leading complex experimental and theoretical investigations. His continued affiliation with CAS exemplifies the high caliber of his education and research orientation.

🏢 Work Experience 

Dr. Xin Bai serves as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is actively involved in advanced fatigue and reliability studies. His professional journey includes extensive experience in developing fatigue reliability methods based on physical failure mechanisms, small-scale testing, and predictive modeling. He has led multiple research projects focusing on translating laboratory-scale data into accurate, full-scale structural performance assessments. His work integrates mechanical engineering, software development, and statistical modeling to address real-world engineering problems. As a member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of CAS, he collaborates with leading scientists nationwide, contributing to China’s strategic goals in materials reliability and engineering safety.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Xin Bai has been honored as a member of the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences—an elite recognition awarded to promising young scientists. This distinction underscores his contributions to material reliability and fatigue research. He has received accolades for his innovative research methods and impactful findings, with invitations to present at top conferences and collaborations with national-level research teams. His software development efforts for fatigue prediction have been adopted in academic and industrial settings, further establishing his influence in the field. His work continues to earn national and institutional praise, positioning him among China’s rising stars in materials science and engineering.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Xin Bai’s research centers on developing low-cost, high-efficiency methods for assessing fatigue reliability based on failure physics. His focus areas include: (1) structural fatigue reliability assessment using minimal testing data, enabling accurate predictions without extensive experimentation; (2) techniques for extrapolating full-scale component fatigue performance from small specimen data, significantly reducing testing time and cost; and (3) software development to support fatigue fracture analysis and reliability modeling. His interdisciplinary approach combines materials science, mechanical engineering, and data-driven modeling to advance the understanding and prediction of structural behavior under cyclic loads. His innovations have broad applications in aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure industries, helping ensure long-term structural safety and performance.

📊 Publication Top Notes:

  • Song Zhou; Zhaoxing Qian; Xin Bai (2024). Static properties evaluation for laser deposition repaired TA15 components based on a constitutive model considering annealing heat treatment. Engineering Failure Analysis.

  • Xin Bai; Peng Zhang; Shuo Liu; Rui Liu; Bingfeng Zhao; Zhefeng Zhang (2023). Fatigue strength prediction of large-size component through size effect measurement and determination. International Journal of Fatigue.

  • X. Bai; P. Zhang; Q. Wang; R. Liu; Z. J. Zhang; Q. Q. Duan; E. N. Yang; H. Bo; Z. F. Zhang (2022). A New Dominance Distribution Method to Select Materials with Higher Fatigue Resistance under Property Scatter and Load Uncertainty. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

  • Zhiming Xie; Peng Wang; Bin Wang; P. Zhang; Xin Bai; Zhefeng Zhang (2022). Effects of Heat Treatment on Fatigue Properties of Double Vacuum Smelting High‐Carbon Chromium‐Bearing Steel. Advanced Engineering Materials.

  • Shuo LIU; Bin Wang; P. Zhang; Xin Bai; Qiqiang Duan; Xuegang Wang; Zhefeng Zhang (2022). The Effect of Microstructure Inhomogeneity on Fatigue Property of EA4T Axle Steel. steel research international.

  • Bingfeng Zhao; Liyang Xie; Yu Zhang; Jungang Ren; Xin Bai; Bo Qin (2021). An improved dynamic load-strength interference model for the reliability analysis of aero-engine rotor blade system. Journal of Aerospace Engineering.

  • Lei Wang; Bingfeng Zhao; Lei Wang; Zhiyong Hu; Song Zhou; Xin Bai (2021). A new multiaxial fatigue life prediction model for aircraft aluminum alloy. International Journal of Fatigue.

  • Xin Bai; Peng Zhang; Enna Yang; Qiqiang Duan; Hao Bo; Zhefeng Zhang (2020). Dominance distributions for fatigue performance of materials and its application in material selection. Preprint on Authorea.

  • Xin Bai; Peng Zhang; Zhen‐jun Zhang; Rui Liu; Zhe‐feng Zhang (2019). New method for determining P‐S‐N curves in terms of equivalent fatigue lives. Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures.

  • Xin Bai; Liyang Xie; Ruijin Zhang; Ruoyi Guan; Anshi Tong; Enjun Bai (2017). Measurement and estimation of probabilistic fatigue limits using Monte-Carlo simulations. International Journal of Fatigue.

Hoon Choi | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Hoon Choi | Chemical Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Dr.  Hoon Choi NREL, United States

Dr. Hoon Choi is a distinguished researcher and Staff Scientist-Separation Engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). With expertise in chemical engineering and advanced separation technologies, he has made significant contributions to renewable energy and sustainable materials processing. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and has conducted extensive research on chromatographic separations, lithium recovery, and bioprocessing. Dr. Choi has received numerous awards, including the President’s Award at NREL and multiple Key Contribution Awards. As a member of several DOE consortia, he actively collaborates on critical materials and bioprocessing research. His prolific publication record and impactful research make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Hoon Choi’s groundbreaking work in separation technologies and renewable energy innovation positions him as a leading researcher. His contributions to lithium extraction, polymer recycling, and bio-based chemical production have had a transformative impact on the field. Recognized with prestigious awards, including NREL’s President’s Award and multiple Key Contribution Awards, Dr. Choi’s research excellence is well-established. His leadership in DOE consortia and collaborations with top scientists underscore his influence. With a strong publication record in high-impact journals and patents in development, Dr. Choi’s work directly advances sustainable technologies. His dedication, expertise, and research impact make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Hoon Choi holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University (2018), where he studied under Prof. Nien-Hwa Linda Wang, focusing on advanced separation processes. He earned his M.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Yonsei University (2014) under Prof. Kangtaek Lee, specializing in bioprocessing and membrane separations. His B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Yonsei University (2012) provided a strong foundation in reaction engineering and process design. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Choi received numerous scholarships and honors, including the National Science and Engineering Full Scholarship and the Moojin Science and Technology Scholarship. His multidisciplinary education has equipped him with expertise in chromatography, polymer recycling, and sustainable chemical processes.

🏢 Work Experience 

Dr. Hoon Choi is a Staff Scientist-Separation Engineer at NREL (2022–present), leading projects on lithium separation and polymer recycling. He previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at NREL (2020–2022), working with Dr. Eric M. Karp on bio-based chemical separations. Before that, he was an engineer at Samsung Electronics Foundry (2019), where he contributed to semiconductor materials processing. His research experience spans bioprocessing, chromatography, and sustainable materials. Dr. Choi’s leadership in DOE-funded projects and industry collaborations has advanced critical material recovery and energy-efficient separations. With extensive expertise in applied research, he continues to make significant contributions to renewable energy technologies and green chemistry innovations.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Hoon Choi has received numerous accolades recognizing his research excellence. He was honored with the President’s Award at NREL (2024) and Key Contribution Awards for five consecutive years (2020–2024). He received the Director’s Award at NREL (2021) for his outstanding contributions to bio-based chemical processes. Before joining NREL, he was named Employee of the Month at Samsung Electronics Foundry (2019). In academia, he won the Silver Prize in the 2018 Mobile World Scholar Challenge and received a Hanwha Travel Grant for the AIChE Annual Meeting (2018). Additionally, he was a recipient of the Moojin Science and Technology Scholarship and was consistently recognized on the Dean’s List at Yonsei University.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Hoon Choi’s research focuses on sustainable separation processes for renewable energy applications. His work includes developing chromatographic techniques for lithium extraction, designing efficient bioprocessing separations, and advancing polymer recycling through catalytic methods. He integrates machine learning with separation technologies to optimize material recovery. As part of the DOE Bioprocessing Separations Consortium, BOTTLE, and Critical Materials Collaborative, he contributes to national initiatives on circular economy solutions. His research has resulted in high-impact publications in journals such as Energy & Environmental Science and Nature Chemical Engineering. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, Dr. Choi is pioneering next-generation separation processes for a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

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  • Choi, H., Alherech, M., Jang, J. H., Woodworth, S. P., Ramirez, K. J., Karp, E. M., & Beckham, G. T. (2024). Counter-current chromatography for lignin monomer–monomer and monomer–oligomer separations from reductive catalytic fractionation oil. Green Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4GC00765D

  • Choi, H., Soland, N. E., Buss, B. L., Honeycutt, N. C., Tomashek, E. G., Haugen, S. J., Ramirez, K. J., Miscall, J., Tan, E. C. D., Smith, T. N., et al. (2022). Separation of bio-based glucaric acid via antisolvent crystallization and azeotropic drying. Green Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1GC03984A

  • Choi, H., Soland, N. E., Moss, M. R., Liu, J., Prestangen, R. R., Katahira, R., Lee, S.-J., Thorson, M. R., Freeman, C. J., & Karp, E. M. (2022). The cell utilized partitioning model as a predictive tool for optimizing counter-current chromatography processes. Separation and Purification Technology, 120330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120330

  • Choi, H., Harvey, D., Ding, Y., & Wang, N.-H.L. (2018). Constant-pattern design method for the separation of ternary mixtures of rare earth elements using ligand-assisted displacement chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2018.09.056

  • Choi, H., Harvey, D., Ding, Y., & Wang, N.-H.L. (2018). Key parameters controlling the development of constant-pattern isotachic trains of two rare earth elements in ligand-assisted displacement chromatography. Journal of Chromatography A. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2018.05.057

  • Choi, H., Um, K., Im, M., & Lee, K. (2015). A simple method for nanostructure engineering of mesoporous zinc silicate particles. Chemistry of Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/cm503768j

  • Ahn, H., Kim, T., Choi, H., Yoon, C., Um, K., Nam, J., Ahn, K.H., & Lee, K. (2014). Gelation of graphene oxides induced by different types of amino acids. Carbon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2014.01.033

  • Kang, T., Choi, H., Joo, S.-W., Lee, S.Y., Yoon, K.-A., & Lee, K. (2014). Peptide nucleic acid-mediated aggregation of reduced graphene oxides and label-free detection of DNA mutation. Journal of Physical Chemistry B. https://doi.org/10.1021/jp501820j