Prof. Li-Ping Yang - Renewable Energy Technologies - Best Researcher Award
Harbin Engineering University - China
Author Profile
🎓 Early academic pursuits
Li-Ping Yang, embarked on her academic journey in thermal energy and power engineering at jilin university, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in 2002. her academic curiosity drove her to further explore the field of power machinery and engineering, obtaining her master's degree in 2005 and her ph.d. in 2008. her doctoral thesis, focusing on optimizing the working process and emission control of natural gas engines, was part of the prestigious national “863” high-tech research plan. these formative years laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to advancing sustainable engine technologies and power electronics in energy systems.
🏫 Professional endeavors
Professor yang has held a long-standing academic position at the college of power and energy engineering, harbin engineering university, since 2009. her international experience includes a research fellowship at queensland university of technology (qut), australia, and collaboration with avl list gmbh in austria. currently a full professor, she has consistently contributed to innovative projects in marine and biofuel engine technologies, shaping modern internal combustion engine design and development.
🔬 Contributions and research focus
Prof. yang’s research spans a wide array of interdisciplinary themes, notably alternative and renewable fuels, gas/dual fuel engines, combustion simulation, engine emissions control, and Renewable Energy Technologies nonlinear dynamics. she has led numerous national-level projects, including investigations into emission control in lng/diesel engines, dynamic behavior in lean-burned natural gas engines, and oil-gas cooperative combustion control. with deep integration of power electronics in combustion and fuel systems, her work bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering solutions for green energy.
🌍 Impact and influence
Li-Ping Yang has significantly influenced the field of internal combustion engine optimization and clean energy technologies. her work in integrating hydrogenation reforming, exhaust gas Renewable Energy Technologies recirculation, and simulation models has advanced the global understanding of marine engine emissions control. through government-backed projects, she has influenced the direction of china’s marine energy policies and contributed to critical industrial standards in power electronics-based fuel systems.
📚 Academic cites
Professor yang’s research contributions have been published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented at prestigious international conferences. her scholarly output continues to be Renewable Energy Technologies cited by global researchers working in combustion science, renewable fuels, and power electronics. her publications often reflect collaborative work and practical applications, reinforcing her reputation as both a theoretician and a solution-oriented engineer.
🚀 Legacy and future contributions
Looking ahead, professor yang is poised to continue her contributions in advancing dual-fuel marine engines and their environmental performance. her ongoing projects with the national natural science foundation of china and the ministry of industry focus on emission reductions and fuel efficiency. her legacy lies in building a future where energy sustainability meets technological precision through smart systems and power electronics innovation.
Notable Publications
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Title: Development of a Reduced Chemical Reaction Kinetic Mechanism with Cross-Reactions of Diesel/Biodiesel Fuels
Author(s): Liping Yang, Rui Wang, Ali Zare, Timothy A. Bodisco, Richard J. Brown
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Application (2025) -
Title: Comparison of diesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil as the high-reactivity fuel in reactivity-controlled compression ignition
Author(s): Jacek Hunicz, Liping Yang, Arkadiusz Rybak, Michał S. Gęca, Maciej Mikulski
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management (2025) -
Title: Waste plastic pyrolysis oils as diesel fuel blending components: Detailed analysis of combustion and emissions sensitivity to engine control parameters
Author(s): Jacek Hunicz, Arkadiusz Rybak, Dariusz Szpica, Liping Yang, Maciej Mikulski
Journal: Energy (2024) -
Title: Effect of split injection strategy of diesel fuel on multi-stage heat release and performance of a RCCI engine fueled with diesel and natural gas
Author(s): Liping Yang, Shuaizhuang Ji, Wenqing Niu, Jacek Hunicz, Richard J. Brown
Journal: Fuel (2024) -
Title: An analytical approach to converting vibration signal to combustion characteristics of homogeneous charge compression ignition engines
Author(s): Jacek Hunicz, Michał S. Gęca, Elzbieta Ratajczyk, Liping Yang, Maciej Mikulski
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management (2023)