Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yang Li | Electrical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award
Director at Forensic Science Institute China People’s Police University, China.
Dr. Li Yang is an Associate Professor at the China Peopleβs Police University, specializing in electrical fire investigation and forensic evidence analysis. With a Ph.D. in Safety Science and Engineering from Xiβan University of Science and Technology and extensive research on arc faults, short-circuit initiation, and pyrolysis gas analysis, he has become a leading voice in electrical fire forensics. He serves on the Committee on Electrical Fire Safety of the China Fire Association and has led multiple national and provincial projects. Recognized as a Distinguished Teacher of Hebei Province in 2022, his contributions have significantly enhanced fire evidence identification technologies. He has also played a pivotal role in national training programs and technical innovations for fire investigators.
πΒ Professional Profile:
π Suitability for the Best Researcher Award :
Li Yang holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Safety Science and Engineering from Xiβan University of Science and Technology (2018β2022). Prior to that, he earned a Master of Science in Materials Science (2008β2011) and a Bachelor of Science in Fire Investigation (2004β2008), both from the China Peopleβs Police University. His interdisciplinary educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in forensic materials, fire safety engineering, and investigative techniques. This strong academic progression supports his current research and teaching in the field of electrical fire forensics and contributes to the training of future safety professionals in law enforcement and public safety sectors.
π’ Work Experience :
Dr. Li Yang has served in various academic positions at the China Peopleβs Police University since 2014. Currently an Associate Professor in the Investigation College (since 2020), he previously held positions in the Department of Fire Engineering. Over the years, he has been deeply involved in curriculum development, investigator training, and research supervision. His expertise has also been sought by national bodies such as the Ministry of Public Security, where he serves as a fire-related case investigation expert. He has combined teaching excellence with project leadership across government-funded and institutional research. His dual role as educator and researcher enables him to bridge academic knowledge with field application effectively.
π Awards and Honors :
Dr. Li Yang has received numerous accolades for his contributions. Notably, he was honored as a Distinguished Teacher of Hebei Province in 2022 and selected as a Fire Investigation Expert by the Criminal Investigation Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security in 2020. He is a Committee Member on Electrical Fire Safety with the China Fire Association. His research earned the Third Prize from the Ministry of Public Security Science and Technology Award in 2019. These awards reflect both his academic excellence and societal impact. Through these honors, Dr. Yang has been recognized for his research leadership, technological innovation, and dedication to advancing fire safety practices across China.
π¬ Research Focus :
π₯ Lin QβW, Li X, Li Y, Deng J, Man PβR, Jia YβZ. Comparative investigation on thermoβoxidative degradation and fire characteristics of flameβretardant and nonβflameβretardant polyvinyl chloride wires. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress. 2025;57:103210. β’ π Citedβ―Xβ―times
β‘ Lin QβW, Li Y, Man PβR, Jin Y, Lyu H, Wang H, Zhao Y, Su W, Deng J. Effects of applied voltages on the occurrence features of short circuits in building cables exposed to constant radiation heat. Journal of Building Engineering. 2024;98:111038. β’ π Citedβ―Yβ―times
π§ͺ Lin QβW, Li Y, Deng J, FβF He, PβR Man. Thermoβoxidative degradation behavior of poly(vinyl chloride) insulation for new and overloaded wires via TGβFTIR. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2024;141(39):e55994. β’ π Citedβ―Zβ―times
π§― Li Z, Lin QβW, Li Y, etβ―al. Effect of the current on the fire characteristics of overloaded polyvinyl chloride copper wires. Polymers. 2022;14(21):4766.* β’ π Citedβ―Aβ―times
π₯ Lin QβW, Li Y, Deng J. Formation mechanism and microstructural analysis of blistering marks on overcurrent copper wires. Fire Safety Journal. 2024;150(Ptβ―A):104268. β’ π Citedβ―Bβ―times
β‘ Li Y, Sun Y, Gao Y, etβ―al. Analysis of overloadβinduced arc formation and bead characteristics in a residential electrical cable. Fire Safety Journal. 2022;131:103626. β’ π Citedβ―Cβ―times