Lu Liu | power system planning | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lu Liu |power system planning
| Best Researcher Award

 

Associate Researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China .

Dr. Lu Liu is an Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, specializing in power system planning and optimization. She holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wuhan University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. With extensive research experience, she has led nationally funded projects, contributed to over 30 SCI/EI-indexed papers, and secured more than 10 patents. She has received three provincial and ministerial science and technology awards (First Prize) for her impactful contributions to power system development. Her work focuses on transmission network expansion, renewable energy integration, and energy system optimization, making her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in electrical engineering.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lu Liu is an accomplished researcher in electrical power systems, particularly in transmission network planning and optimization. Her significant research contributions include nationally funded projects, 30+ SCI/EI-indexed papers, and 10+ patents, demonstrating high research impact and innovation. Her expertise in transmission-distribution network coordination and renewable energy integration is crucial for the sustainable development of modern power grids. Additionally, she has received three First Prize provincial and ministerial science and technology awards, further validating her excellence in research and innovation. Given her high-impact research, extensive academic output, and contributions to national energy policies, she is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of electrical engineering.

🎓 Education 

Dr. Lu Liu holds a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wuhan University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Her academic journey has been driven by a strong passion for power system optimization, renewable energy integration, and transmission planning. During her Ph.D. studies, she focused on multi-objective transmission expansion planning, addressing key challenges in power grid stability and risk assessment. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in electrical power systems, enabling her to contribute to national and international research projects. Through her rigorous academic training, she has developed expertise in data-driven planning, risk modeling, and contingency analysis, making her a leader in the field of electrical power engineering.

🏢 Work Experience 

Dr. Lu Liu is an Associate Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University with extensive experience in power system planning and transmission network optimization. She has led nationally funded research projects, including those supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key Research and Development Plan of China. She has been actively involved in industry-sponsored projects, having contributed to 15+ consultancy and industry collaborations. With over 30 SCI/EI-indexed papers and 10+ patents, she has established herself as a leading expert in power grid stability, energy storage integration, and contingency planning. Her work has significantly influenced China’s power infrastructure development, positioning her as a key researcher in the future of smart and sustainable power systems.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Lu Liu has received three First Prize provincial and ministerial science and technology awards, recognizing her pioneering research in electrical power systems. These prestigious awards highlight her contributions to transmission network planning, risk assessment, and energy system optimization. She has also received multiple research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, enabling her to pursue cutting-edge research in power grid stability and expansion. Additionally, her work has been published in 30+ SCI/EI-indexed journals, further validating the impact of her research. Her patents on energy system innovations showcase her ability to translate research into practical solutions, making her a respected leader in power system engineering and an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Lu Liu’s research focuses on transmission network planning, power system optimization, and renewable energy integration. She is particularly interested in data-driven planning methodologies, risk-based decision-making, and contingency-constrained expansion planning. Her work addresses critical challenges in modern power grids, including high-penetration renewable energy integration, coordination between transmission and distribution networks, and long-term energy storage planning. She has developed advanced models for transmission expansion planning, considering uncertainties in renewable energy generation and energy storage deployment. Through her contributions, she has helped improve power system reliability, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability. Her research is highly relevant to global energy transition efforts, making her a key figure in the future of smart and resilient power systems.

📊 Publication Top Notes:

  • Sun, C., Liu, L., Cheng, H., Liang, Q., & Liu, R. (2025). Multistage expansion planning of source-grid coordination considering frequency security under retirement of thermal power units. Electric Power Systems Research.
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  • Ma, S., Liu, L., Cheng, H., Lou, W., & Wu, J. (2025). Transmission grid and distribution grid flexible planning under high level renewable energy. Electric Power Systems Research.
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  • Xu, Y., Sun, C., Liu, L., Liu, W., & Tan, Z. (2025). Source-Grid Coordinated Planning Considering Network Node Inertia Level Differences Under Coal-Fired Power Unit Retirement. Applied Sciences (Switzerland).
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  • Yuan, Z., Zhang, H., Cheng, H., Wang, Y., & Cai, D. (2025). Resilience Enhancement of Coordinated Transmission and Distribution System via Risk-based Decentralized Planning Against Typhoons. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications.
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  • Ma, Z., Zhang, S., Zhang, H., Liu, L., & Cheng, H. (2025). An improved coupled single-port model to calculate voltage stability margin based on a novel limit condition. Electric Power Systems Research.
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  • Zhou, J., Zhang, H., Cheng, H., Wang, Z., & Zhang, X. (2024). Resilience-oriented Hardening and Expansion Planning of Transmission System Under Hurricane Impact. CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems.
    Citations: 1

Alexander Kustov | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Alexander Kustov |Renewable Energy
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Assistant professor at. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Department of Chemistry, Russia.

Dr. Alexander Kustov is a distinguished Russian chemist specializing in heterogeneous catalysis and nanomaterials. Born on June 1, 1987, he is an Assistant Professor and senior researcher affiliated with Moscow State University (MSU) and the N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry. With a Scopus Hirsch Index of 25 and 136 Scopus-indexed publications, his research focuses on catalytic oxidation, hydrogenation, and CO₂ conversion. He has contributed to numerous national research projects and led initiatives on sustainable energy and green chemistry. His groundbreaking work has earned him prestigious awards, including the Moscow Government Prize and the Innovator of Moscow award. His expertise in catalysis and environmental chemistry positions him as a leader in sustainable chemical research.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

 

Dr. Alexander Kustov is a highly accomplished researcher whose contributions to catalysis and nanomaterials have had a significant scientific and environmental impact. His pioneering work in CO₂ conversion, catalytic oxidation, and green chemistry has resulted in 136 Scopus-indexed publications and a Scopus H-index of 25. He has successfully led and participated in numerous government-funded research projects, developing innovative catalysts for sustainable energy applications. His recognition with the Moscow Government Prize and the Innovator of Moscow award highlights his excellence in research. Dr. Kustov’s ability to bridge fundamental chemistry with practical applications makes him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognizing his influential contributions to science and technology.

🎓 Education 

Dr. Alexander Kustov earned a Specialist degree in Chemistry from Moscow State University (MSU) in 2009, specializing in Physical Chemistry. His thesis, titled “Cobaltates of lanthanum LaCoO3 deposited on mesoporous matrices: synthesis, physicochemical and catalytic properties,” was supervised by Prof. Romanovsky B.V. He then pursued doctoral studies at the N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), obtaining his Ph.D. in 2013. His dissertation, supervised by Prof. Bogdan V.I., focused on “Heterogeneous catalytic oxidation of aromatic compounds, cyclohexane, and dimethyl ether under supercritical conditions.” His academic background has provided a strong foundation in catalysis, nanotechnology, and environmental chemistry, enabling him to contribute significantly to sustainable chemical processes.

🏢 Work Experience 

Dr. Alexander Kustov has extensive research experience in catalysis and nanomaterials. From 2004 to 2009, he was a student researcher at Moscow State University’s “Kinetics and Catalysis” laboratory. He then worked as a research engineer at the N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry (2009–2013), focusing on heterogeneous catalysis and supercritical fluid processes. Since 2013, he has been a researcher at the same institute and a senior researcher at Moscow State University’s Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry. In 2015, he joined the National Research Technological University “MISiS” as a senior researcher at the Laboratory of Nanochemistry and Ecology. His career is marked by leadership roles in key research projects on CO₂ utilization, catalytic processes, and nanomaterials.

🏅 Awards and Honors 

Dr. Alexander Kustov has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to catalysis and environmental chemistry. In 2022, he received the Moscow Government Prize for advancements in energy efficiency and conservation. In 2023, he won the Innovator of Moscow award for his groundbreaking research in ecology and environmental protection. He has also played key roles in multiple research projects funded by RFBR, RCF, and MISiS, contributing to cutting-edge developments in catalysis, nanomaterials, and CO₂ conversion. His work in sustainable chemistry and novel catalytic systems has established him as a leading scientist in his field, earning him national and international recognition for his contributions to green chemistry and sustainable industrial processes.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Alexander Kustov’s research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, nanomaterials, and sustainable chemical processes. His expertise includes hydrogenation, dehydrogenation, oxidation reactions, adsorbents, and supercritical fluid chemistry. He has made significant contributions to the conversion of CO₂ into valuable chemical products, carbon dioxide gasification, and biomass utilization. His projects emphasize green chemistry, nanocatalysts, and hybrid materials for sustainable energy applications. Dr. Kustov has also worked extensively on structured nanoscale catalysts, hybrid nanomaterials, and advanced oxidation processes. His research combines fundamental chemical principles with practical applications to address environmental challenges, including carbon capture, energy efficiency, and pollution reduction. His work continues to shape the future of sustainable catalysis and green chemical processes.

📊 Publication Top Notes:

  • Finashina, E.D., Tkachenko, O.P., Kartavova, K.E., Tolkachev, N.N., & Kustov, L.M. (2025). Influence of the Rh Nanoparticle Size and Rh Precursor Nature on Decalin Ring Opening over Rh/Al2O3 Catalysts. Catalysis Letters.

  • Tedeeva, M.A., Mashkin, M.Y., Baybursky, V.L., Kustov, L.M., & Kustov, A.L. (2025). Effect of Chromium Precursor on the Catalytic Behavior of Chromium Oxide Catalysts in Oxidative Propane and Isobutane Dehydrogenation with Carbon Dioxide. Catalysts.

  • Zemlianskii, P.V., Kustov, A.L., Timofeeva, M.N., & Kustov, L.M. (2025). Microwave Irradiation as an Instrument for Tuning of Physicochemical and Catalytic Properties of MFe2O4 Spinels. [No source information available].

  • Makova, A., Tkachenko, O.P., Kapustin, G.I., Ter-Akopyan, M.N., & Kustov, L.M. (2025). Influence of the Ferrierite Zeolite Synthesis Method on Physicochemical and Catalytic Characteristics in the N2O Decomposition Reaction. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.

  • Kuz’micheva, G.M., Domoroshchina, E.N., Kravchenko, G.V., Kustov, A.L., & Dorokhov, A.V. (2025). Preparation, Composition, Catalytic Properties of MFI-Type Zeolite Solid Solutions Hx[Al3+x Ti4+ySi4+12−x-yO24] with Al (x < 0.06) and Ti (y < 0.13) Content. Journal of Porous Materials.

  • Medvedev, A.A., Beldova, D.A., Nizameev, I.R., Kustov, A.L., & Kustov, L.M. (2025). Carbon Dioxide-Assisted Gasification of Fresh and Pyrolysis Residues of Macadamia F. Muell Nutshells: The Catalytic Properties of Na, K, and Co. Catalysts.

  • Zemlianskii, P.V., Morozov, D.V., Kapustin, G.I., Kustov, A.L., & Kustov, L.M. (2025). Correlations Between Synthetic Conditions and Catalytic Activity of LaMO3 Perovskite-Like Oxide Materials (M: Fe, Co, Ni): The Key Role of Glycine. ChemPhysMater. (1 citation).

  • Evdokimenko, N.D., Vikanova, K.V., Bazlov, A.I., Kustov, L.M., & Kustov, A.L. (2024). Effect of the Nature of Iron Precursors on the Activity of Fe-Containing Catalysts in CO2 Conversion. Applied Catalysis A: General.

  • Batkin, A.M., Tedeeva, M.A., Kalmykov, K.B., Beletskaya, I.P., & Kustov, A.L. (2024). Producing Methanol from CO2 on Cu–Zn-Catalyst on Commercial Supports: Effect of the Support and Conditions of the Reaction. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A.