Yong-Liang Xiong | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Yong-Liang Xiong | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Innovation Award

Huazhong university of science and technology | China

Mr.Yongliang Xiong is a distinguished Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, recognized for his impactful contributions to applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing from the University of Bordeaux, France, followed by academic appointments that led to his professorship in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at HUST. His international experience includes a visiting scholarship at Duke University, strengthening global collaborations and interdisciplinary advancements. Xiong’s notable achievements include developing a multi-physics simulation framework for ignition transients in solid rocket motors, advancing predictive modeling capabilities in aerospace applications. His editorial service for Applied Mathematics and Mechanics and active participation in professional societies highlight his leadership in the field. His research interests encompass CFD, mechanics, high-performance computing, and multi-physics coupling. His continued innovations, scholarly influence, and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge reinforce his standing as a leading researcher driving excellence in computational and aerospace sciences.

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Featured Publications

Duan, J., Xiong, Y., & Yang, D. (2020). Study on the effect of multiple spiral fins for improved phase change process. Applied Thermal Engineering, 169, 114966.

Yang, D., Xiong, Y. L., & Guo, X. F. (2017). Drag reduction of a rapid vehicle in supercavitating flow. International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, 9(1), 35–44.

Xiong, Y. L., Bruneau, C. H., & Kellay, H. (2013). A numerical study of two-dimensional flows past a bluff body for dilute polymer solutions. Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics, 196, 8–26.

Meuel, T., Xiong, Y. L., Fischer, P., Bruneau, C. H., Bessafi, M., & Kellay, H. (2013). Intensity of vortices: From soap bubbles to hurricanes. Scientific Reports, 3(1), 3455.

Xiong, Y. L., Bruneau, C. H., & Kellay, H. (2010). Drag enhancement and drag reduction in viscoelastic fluid flow around a cylinder. Europhysics Letters, 91(6), 64001.

Sung Min Cha | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sung Min Cha | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Pusan National University | South Korea

Dr. Sung Min Cha is a distinguished environmental engineer and Senior Researcher at the Green Land & Water Management Research Institute, Pusan National University, known for impactful contributions to climate-resilient water management and nature-based environmental solutions. With a strong scholarly footprint reflected in an h-index of 13, 31documents, and 860citations his research integrates climate change adaptation, urban hydrology, nonpoint source (NPS) pollution control, Low Impact Development (LID), and digital-twin–based environmental analytics. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and a B.S. in Resources Engineering from Chosun University. His professional journey includes significant roles as Principal Researcher at the Jeonnam Environmental Industries Promotion Institute and Postdoctoral Researcher at both the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and GIST. Dr. Cha has led and contributed to major national and international research projects on urban cooling, climate disaster mitigation, and advanced NPS reduction technologies. His achievements have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Chairman’s Award, Minister’s Award, Merit Award, and Best Presentation Award. Dr. Cha continues to advance innovative environmental strategies that support climate-adaptive, sustainable, and data-driven water resource management.

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Featured Publications

Lee, S. W., Lee, J., & Cha, S. M. (2020). Assessment of factors affecting the removal efficiency of suspended solids and particulate matters for pretreatment units in a stormwater management facility. Water, 12(6), 1529.

Lee, S. W., Kim, J. H., & Cha, S. M. (2020). Analysis of the relation between pollutant loading and water depth flowrate changes in a constructed wetland for agricultural nonpoint source pollution management. Ecological Engineering, 150, 105841.

Cha, S. M., Lee, S. W., Cho, K. H., Lee, S. H., & Kim, J. H. (2016). Determination of best management timing of nonpoint source pollutants using particle bins and dimensionless time in a single stormwater runoff event. Ecological Engineering, 89, 1–10.

Din, A. A., Park, Y., Lee, S. W., Cha, S. M., Cho, K. H., & Kim, J. H. (2016). Finding sources and sinks of fluorescent dissolved organic matter in a riverine system using parallel factor model. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57(32), 14990–15000.

Park, Y., Cho, K. H., Park, J., Cha, S. M., & Kim, J. H. (2015). Development of early-warning protocol for predicting chlorophyll-a concentration using machine learning models in freshwater and estuarine reservoirs, Korea. Science of the Total Environment, 502, 1–8.