Prof. Dr. Mihai OPROESCU | Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mihai OPROESCU | Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mihai OPROESCU, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Romania

Mihai Oproescu is an esteemed Associate Professor at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center. With a Ph.D. in Electronics and Telecommunications 🎓, he specializes in electronics, telecommunications, power devices, and bioinformatics ⚡📡. His career spans academia and industry, including leadership roles such as Dean and General Administrative Director 🏛️. Passionate about research, he has contributed to multiple Horizon 2020 and national grants 🔬. Mihai also manages international conferences and scientific symposia 🌍. His expertise extends to renewable energy, smart grids, and nanostructured materials 🔋.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mihai Oproescu is an outstanding researcher and academic leader, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise in electronics, telecommunications, renewable energy, and nanostructured materials has led to groundbreaking research and technological advancements. His leadership roles, contributions to Horizon 2020 projects, and interdisciplinary research solidify his impact on the scientific community.

Education & Experience 🎓🔬

📌 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Electronics and Telecommunications 🎓
  • Master’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering 🎓
  • Bachelor’s in Electronics and Telecommunications 🎓

📌 Academic Positions:

  • Associate Professor (2022–Present) – Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti Center 👨‍🏫
  • General Administrative Director (2022–Present) – Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti Center 🏛️
  • Dean, Faculty of Electronics, Communications, and Computers (2017–2020) – University of PiteČ™ti 🎓
  • Vice-Dean (2016–2017) – University of PiteČ™ti 🎓
  • Head of Works (2012–2016) – University of PiteČ™ti 🎓

📌 Industry & Management Roles:

  • Manager, S.C. ECAI Conference S.R.L. (2014–Present) 📊
  • Manager, S.C. Expert Info Teach S.R.L. (2005–Present) đź’Ľ
  • Technical Consultant, Engineering and Industrial Realization, France (2003) 🏭

Professional Development 🚀

Mihai Oproescu has been at the forefront of academic innovation and technological advancements 📡. His leadership as Dean and General Administrative Director has significantly shaped university policies and research directions 🏛️. His passion for renewable energy, smart grids, and nanomaterials has led to groundbreaking research in nanostructured magnesium oxide and solar cell efficiency 🌱🔬. Beyond academia, he actively organizes international conferences and collaborates on European projects 🌍. As a mentor and researcher, Mihai is dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry, ensuring technological evolution and societal impact 🔄💡.

Research Focus 🔍

Mihai Oproescu’s research spans multiple high-impact fields, focusing on electronics, telecommunications, and nanostructured materials ⚙️. His Horizon 2020 projects delve into smart grid efficiency, renewable energy integration, and bioinformatics applications ⚡🌱. He has also worked on advanced power electronics, medical electronics, and static converters 🏥. His studies on vibration monitoring for infrastructure protection and nanostructured oxide layers for solar energy contribute to sustainable and resilient technologies 🌞🏗️. Mihai’s expertise in fuel cell power flows, electromagnetic shielding, and hybrid propulsion systems makes him a key figure in next-generation electronic innovations ⚡🚀.

Awards & Honors 🏆

🏅 Director, Horizon 2020 Project (2022–2023) – Nanostructured Magnesium Oxide Powders
🏅 Technical Manager, Horizon 2020 Project (2021–2022) – Solar Cell Efficiency Enhancement
🏅 ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus Member (2018–2021) – Smart Grid Revenue Assurance
🏅 Director, UEFISCDI Grant (2016–2018) – Critical Infrastructure Protection
🏅 Key Contributor, CNCSIS Grant (2007) – Fuel Cell Power Flow Optimization
🏅 Researcher, CEEX-AMTRANS Project (2006–2008) – Hybrid Transport Propulsion Systems
🏅 Member, MATNANTECH Project (2006–2008) – Electromagnetic Shielding Solutions
🏅 Contributor, AMTRANS Project (2006–2008) – Renewable Energy Conversion

Publication Top Notes:

  • đźš— “Energy management of electric vehicle using a new strategy based on slap swarm optimization and differential flatness control” – (2024) đź“– 2 citations
  • 🌪️ “Self-filtering based on the fault ride-through technique using a robust model predictive control for wind turbine rotor current” – (2024) đź“– 8 citations
  • ⚡ “Application of fractional-order synergetic-proportional integral controller based on PSO algorithm to improve the output power of the wind turbine power system” – (2024) đź“– 15 citations
  • 🔬 “Tailoring the Synthesis Method of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Desired Properties” – (2024) đź“– 2 citations
  • 🔋 “Influence of Supplementary Oxide Layer on Solar Cell Performance” – (2024) đź“– 2 citations

 

Dr. Shizhao Fan | Semiconductors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shizhao Fan | Semiconductors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shizhao Fan, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Shizhao Fan is an Associate Professor at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he leads the ScAlN Compound Semiconductor Growth & Micro-Structure Regulation Laboratory. With over 10 years of experience in III-V and III-Nitride semiconductor epitaxy and device fabrication, he has made significant contributions to the field, including the development of world-record efficiency tandem solar cells. Shizhao holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McGill University, where he was awarded the Lorne Trottier Engineering Fellowship. He is recognized for his pioneering work on Sc0.37Al0.63N ferroelectric thin films and currently leads a National Natural Science Foundation of China project. His research focuses on enhancing device performance through advanced epitaxial growth techniques and he serves as a guest editor for the journal Nanomaterials.

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Researcher Suitability Summary for Shizhao Fan for the Best Researcher Awards

Shizhao Fan exemplifies the qualities of a leading researcher suitable for the Best Researcher Awards. His extensive research experience, innovative contributions to semiconductor technology, and leadership in significant scientific projects position him as a pioneer in his field. His commitment to advancing technology for enhanced energy efficiency aligns with the goals of sustainability and innovation, making him an outstanding candidate for this recognition.

🎓Education:

Shizhao Fan obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, QC, Canada, where he studied from September 2011 to August 2016 under the supervision of Prof. Zetian Mi. During his doctoral studies, he was awarded the prestigious Lorne Trottier Engineering Fellowship. Prior to that, he earned his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in Hefei, China, from September 2007 to June 2011, graduating in the top 10% of his class with a GPA of 3.75 out of 4.30.

🏢Work Experience:

Shizhao Fan currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a position he has held since September 2020. He is involved in several prestigious programs, including the Hundred Talent Program, Jiangsu Province Dual Innovation Talent, and the Suzhou Young Leader initiative. Prior to this role, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) from September 2016 to August 2020, where he worked under the guidance of Prof. Larry Minjoo Lee. During his postdoctoral research, he achieved a significant milestone by developing 25%-efficient epitaxial GaAs0.7P0.3/Si tandem solar cells, setting a world record for efficiency.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Observation of Threading Dislocations and Misfit Dislocation Half-Loops in GaN/AlGaN Heterostructures Grown on Si Using Electron Channeling Contrast Imaging
    • Citations: 4
  • Selective Area Heteroepitaxy of p-i-n Junction GaP Nanopillar Arrays on Si (111) by MOCVD
    • Citations: 4
  • Delta-Doping for Enhanced III-V Tunnel Junction Performance
    • Citations: 1
  • Improving the Performance of GaInP Solar Cells Through Rapid Thermal Annealing and Delta Doping
    • Citations: 6
  • GaN-Based Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes Grown on Si
    • Citations: 2