Dr. Minkyu Lee – Wind energy – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Minkyu Lee - Wind energy - Best Researcher Award

Korea Institute of Energy Research - South Korea

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Minkyu Lee embarked on his academic journey with a deep curiosity about the natural world. he pursued his bachelor’s degree at the ulsan national institute of science and technology (unist) from 2012 to 2016, majoring in earth science and engineering with an interdisciplinary focus on disaster and risk management engineering. his undergraduate years were enriched by his active involvement in research as an intern at the school of urban and environmental engineering, which laid a strong foundation for his graduate studies.

🧑‍🔬 Professional endeavors

Following his academic training, dr. lee took on postdoctoral research at the division of environmental science and engineering at pohang university of science and technology (postech) from march 2022 to january 2024. his work there focused on climate systems and advanced numerical modeling techniques to predict extreme weather events. in february 2024, he advanced to the role of senior researcher at the renewable energy big data laboratory, korea institute of energy research (kier), where he continues to pioneer climate research with real-world implications for renewable energy systems, including applications tied to power electronics integration.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Dr. Lee's research portfolio spans critical areas in climate science and engineering. his expertise includes attribution studies, tropical cyclone forecasting, and the improvement of numerical Wind energy and regional climate models. he has made meaningful contributions to understanding the relationship between large-scale climate oscillations and extreme weather behavior in east asia, which is essential for disaster preparedness and sustainable development.

🌍 Impact and influence

Dr. Lee's work has direct implications for the accuracy of climate forecasting models used in both academic research and governmental disaster response planning. his scientific insights Wind energy contribute to advancing regional climate predictions in the context of global climate variability, aiding in the reduction of vulnerability to natural disasters. his integration of environmental modeling with data-driven technologies positions him as a bridge between climate science and energy innovation, particularly in how power electronics can be used to build resilient, data-responsive energy systems.

📚 Academic citations

While still early in his senior research career, dr. lee’s doctoral work and subsequent publications have started gaining traction in the scientific community. his articles are increasingly cited in Wind energy fields such as meteorology, disaster risk reduction, and renewable energy systems. his interdisciplinary approach attracts attention across various domains, including applied climatology and computational earth sciences.

🚀 Legacy and future contributions

Dr. Minkyu lee is on a path to becoming a prominent figure in climate risk modeling and renewable energy integration. he aims to contribute to global efforts in mitigating climate change through regional forecasting tools that inform infrastructure and energy policies. looking ahead, he intends to expand his research toward the development of next-generation climate models that interface seamlessly with power electronics infrastructure, ensuring adaptive and intelligent energy management in the face of climatic uncertainties.

Notable Publications 

  1. Title: Impact of cloud microphysics schemes on tropical cyclone forecast over the western North Pacific
    Author(s): J. Park, D.H. Cha, M.K. Lee, J. Moon, S.J. Hahm, K. Noh, J.C.L. Chan, M. Bell
    Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

  2. Title: Long‐term trends in tropical cyclone tracks around Korea and Japan in late summer and early fall
    Author(s): M. Lee, D.H. Cha, J. Moon, J. Park, C.S. Jin, J.C.L. Chan
    Journal: Atmospheric Science Letters

  3. Title: Impact of spectral nudging on real‐time tropical cyclone forecast
    Author(s): J. Moon, D.H. Cha, M. Lee, J. Kim
    Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres

  4. Title: Future change in tropical cyclone activity over the western North Pacific in CORDEX-East Asia multi-RCMs forced by HadGEM2-AO
    Author(s): H. Lee, C.S. Jin, D.H. Cha, M. Lee, D.K. Lee, M.S. Suh, S.Y. Hong, H.S. Kang
    Journal: Journal of Climate

  5. Title: How does Pacific decadal oscillation affect tropical cyclone activity over far East Asia?
    Author(s): M. Lee, T. Kim, D.H. Cha, S.K. Min, D.S.R. Park, S.W. Yeh, J.C.L. Chan
    Journal: Geophysical Research Letters

Prof. Li-Ping Yang – Renewable Energy Technologies – Best Researcher Award

Prof. Li-Ping Yang - Renewable Energy Technologies - Best Researcher Award

Harbin Engineering University - China

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🎓 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 

  • 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)