Dr Zhang Jiayang | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Zhang Jiayang | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiayang Zhang (Student Member, IEEE) is a dedicated young researcher born in 2000 in Liaoning Province, China 🇨🇳. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Liaoning Institute of Technology in 2022 🎓 and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin 🔌📘. His research focuses on power conversion and control, electronic converter modeling, and renewable energy regulation ⚡🌱. With a growing publication record and technical engagement in smart grid systems, Jiayang aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and intelligent power infrastructure worldwide 🌍💡.

Dr Zhang Jiayang, Northeast Electric Power University, China

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Education 🎓

Dr. Jiayang Zhang began his academic journey in Electrical Engineering at Liaoning Institute of Technology, where he earned his B.S. degree in 2022 🎓🔌. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University in Jilin, China (2024–2027) 🏫⚡. His doctoral studies are focused on advanced topics such as power conversion, converter control modeling, and renewable energy regulation 🌿💡. Through rigorous academic training and active research engagement, Jiayang is building a strong foundation to contribute meaningfully to the development of smarter and more sustainable power systems globally 🌍📘.

Experience 🔌

Dr. Jiayang Zhang is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China 🎓🔌. As a doctoral researcher, he is deeply involved in cutting-edge work on power electronic converter control, renewable energy integration, and grid stability ⚡🧠. He has contributed to multiple scholarly projects and technical publications, showcasing skills in data analysis, model development, simulation, and system validation 🧪💻. His growing experience reflects a strong commitment to addressing global energy challenges through intelligent and sustainable engineering solutions 🌱🌐.

Research Focus 🔋

Dr. Jiayang Zhang’s research focuses on advancing technologies in power electronics and renewable energy systems ⚡🔌. His primary interests include power conversion and control technology, aiming to optimize the performance of converters in dynamic power environments 🔄. He also specializes in control modeling of power electronic converters, which is crucial for improving grid stability and operational efficiency ⚙️📈. Additionally, his work on renewable energy regulation technology addresses the integration of wind and solar energy into modern power systems 🌬️☀️. His research contributes to the development of sustainable, efficient, and intelligent power grids for the future 🌍🔋.

Publications 📚

ESVG Adaptive Control Method for Fast Frequency Support of Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Yong Sun, Haifeng Zhang, Xiaozhe Song, Yifu Zhang, Song Gao, Jiayang Zhang
📚 Journal: Energy Engineering, 2025
⚡ Theme: Adaptive control, wind energy, frequency support, renewable power systems

High Frequency Oscillation Energy Propagation in MMC-HVDC Receiving-End Converter Station
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Li Yang, Chongbo Sun, Yinghong Hu
📚 Conference: 2023 IEEE 2nd International Power Electronics and Application Symposium (PEAS)
🔌 Theme: HVDC systems, energy propagation, converter station stability

 Analysis and Optimization of Active Power-Frequency Support Capability of Static Synchronous Compensator in Wind Farm
✍️ Authors: Jikai Chen, Jiayang Zhang, Haoru Li, Zhuang Chu, Liwei Zhang, Hongpeng Liu
📚 Journal: Automation of Electric Power Systems
🌀 Theme: Wind energy integration, STATCOM, power-frequency optimization

Dr Arun Nimmala | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Arun Nimmala | Electrical Properties of Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr Arun Nimmala, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

Dr. Arun Nimmala is an expert in micro/nano fabrication, nano-electronics, and semiconductor devices, specializing in memory devices based on Transition Metal Oxides (TMO) like HfO2 and 2D materials such as MoS2. His doctoral research focused on the effects of gamma and ion irradiation on RRAM devices. With postdoctoral experience at IIT Delhi and a research associate role at the University of Hyderabad, he has contributed significantly to the field of nanoelectronics. Dr. Nimmala has received multiple awards, including Best Poster Awards and UGC-JRF/SRF. He excels in cleanroom management, training, and leading research teams. 🧑‍🔬💻🔬🎓

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Academic Background🎓

Dr. Arun Nimmala has an impressive academic background. 🎓 He earned his Ph.D. in Electronics Science and Engineering from CASEST, University of Hyderabad, in 2021. 🏅 Prior to that, he completed his M.Tech in Integrated Circuit Technology from the same institution, securing an 8.08 CGPA in 2014. 💻 His B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering from JNTU-Hyderabad was awarded with a 72.13% in 2010. 📡 Dr. Nimmala also completed his XII (Intermediate) at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (CBSE) with 73.16% in 2006 and his X (SSC) from the same school with 80.8% in 2004. 🎓📚

Professional Experience and Contributions 💼

Dr. Arun Nimmala has held key positions in prestigious institutions throughout his career. 🌟 He is currently serving as an Institute Post-Doctoral Fellow (IPDF) at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) since March 2023. 🏢 Prior to this, he worked as a Research Associate at the University of Hyderabad from July 2020 to March 2023, contributing to cutting-edge research. 🔬 Dr. Nimmala also gained valuable teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Hyderabad from January 2015 to April 2020, where he supported academic programs and mentored students. 📚🎓

Technical Skills and Expertise

Dr. Arun Nimmala has over 9 years of expertise in micro/nano fabrication and characterization. 🔬 He has extensive experience working in ISO 5 and ISO 6 clean rooms at prestigious institutions like Nanoscale Research Facility (IIT Delhi) and the Centre for Nanotechnology (University of Hyderabad). 🏢 His skills include using advanced fabrication tools such as photolithography (EBL and mask aligner), physical vapor deposition, dry etching, chemical vapor deposition, and more. 🛠️ In material and electrical characterization, Dr. Nimmala has worked with tools like the Agilent B 1500, Raman spectroscopy, AFM, FESEM, XRD/XRR, and TEM for precise analysis. 🧪

Academic projects💻

Dr. Arun Nimmala has worked on notable academic projects during his M.Tech and B.Tech studies. 🎓 For his M.Tech project, he focused on the Synthesis, Characterization, and Radiation Damage Studies of High-k Dielectric (HfO2) Films for MOS device applications, contributing to advancements in semiconductor technology. 💻 His B.Tech project involved Implementing ZigBee-based Wireless Data Communication, where he explored innovative solutions for efficient communication in wireless sensor networks. 📡 These projects reflect his deep expertise in materials science, semiconductor devices, and wireless communication systems. 🔧

Research Focus Area 🌱🧬

His work involves the fabrication and characterization of advanced semiconductor devices, such as memory devices based on Transition Metal Oxides (TMO’s) like HfO2 and 2D materials like MoS2 for Resistive Random Access Memory (RRAM) applications. 💡 He has expertise in electron beam and photolithography techniques, as well as testing and reliability analysis of these devices. 📊 Additionally, Dr. Nimmala works on thin film preparation, ion beam studies, and room-temperature electrical characterization of oxide and 2D material-based RRAM devices, contributing to the field of nanoelectronics and device engineering. 💻

Publication Top Notes📄✨

Refining shape and size of silver nanoparticles using ion irradiation for enhanced and homogeneous SERS activity

Fabrication and Parametric Degradation Analysis on the Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cell under 60Co Gamma Irradiation

Resistive switching properties of hafnium oxide thin-films sputtered at different oxygen partial pressures

Dual metal ion (Fe3+ and As3+) sensing and cell bioimaging using fluorescent carbon quantum dots synthesised from Cynodon dactylon

Thermal and light-induced electrical properties in nanocomposites of reduced graphene oxide and silver nanoparticles

Effects of Bottom Electrode Materials on the Resistive Switching Characteristics of HfO2-Based RRAM Devices

Formation of Cu-Ni enriched phases during laser processing of non-equiatomic AlSiCrMnFeNiCu high entropy alloy nanoparticles