Krittiya Sreebunpeng | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Krittiya Sreebunpeng | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Chandrakasem Rajabhat University Thailand

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Krittiya Sreebunpeng laid a solid foundation in physics through her studies at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). She earned her B.S. in Physics in 2009 with a project on the calibration of radiating-time digital machines for radiation diagnosis. She went on to complete her M.S. in Physics in 2011 with a stellar GPA of 3.66, investigating the optical and scintillation properties of Pr³⁺-doped Lu₃Al₅O₁₂ crystals. Her passion for materials science culminated in a Ph.D. in Physics (2015), where her thesis focused on the luminescence and scintillation behavior of Pr³⁺-doped Lu₃Al₅O₁₂ and Y₃Al₅O₁₂ single crystal scintillators.

🔬 Research Focus and Contributions

Dr. Sreebunpeng’s core research revolves around scintillation materials, radiation detectors, crystal growth, and transparent ceramics, with extensions into nuclear safety and physics education. Her contributions to scintillator development have significantly advanced materials used in radiation detection. Two of her key completed research projects include:

  1. Photoluminescence and scintillation properties of K⁺, Pr- and Mg²⁺, Pr-doped garnet crystals (2019, funded by the National Research Council of Thailand).

  2. Fabrication of Mg²⁺ co-doped Ce:(Lu₂Y)(Al₅₋ₓGaₓ)O₁₂ ceramic scintillators for fast timing applications, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation.

🌏 Global Exposure and Training

Dr. Sreebunpeng’s academic journey includes international research stints and specialized technical training. She conducted summer research at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM), China in 2018–2019. In 2015, she enhanced her expertise with research training at the National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland and the Institute of Physics in Prague, Czech Republic. Her participation in radiation safety and research communication workshops reflects her commitment to well-rounded scientific practice.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience and Academic Roles

Dr. Sreebunpeng currently serves as a lecturer in Physics at the Faculty of Science, Chandrakasem Rajabhat University since 2016. Prior to that, she was a teaching assistant at KMUTT (2009–2015) and briefly taught general physics at Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University. Her dedication to pedagogy is reflected in her continual engagement with training programs on science teaching methods, research writing techniques, and technology tools such as EndNote and XRD analysis.

🛠️ Technical Skills and Experimental Expertise

She possesses robust technical expertise in scintillator material synthesis, optical characterization, and radiation detector analysis. Her hands-on skills cover crystal growth, transparent ceramics, photoluminescence spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and radiation protection protocols. These proficiencies are complemented by her training in mind-mapping techniques, scientific writing, and academic communication.

🏅 Impact, Recognition, and Influence

Dr. Sreebunpeng’s research has contributed to the development of advanced scintillation materials essential in medical imaging and nuclear safety. She was selected for Thailand’s “New Generation Researcher” program and has also played a crucial role as a local trainer for the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST). Her involvement in the academic and research communities demonstrates her growing influence in both applied and educational physics.

🌱 Legacy and Future Directions

Looking ahead, Dr. Sreebunpeng is poised to deepen her impact in nuclear materials science and radiation detection technologies, while continuing her dedication to science education and public awareness. Her multidisciplinary approach—spanning research, teaching, and training—places her as a vital contributor to Thailand’s scientific advancement, especially in the realms of radiation safety and detector innovation.

📖Notable Publications

Temperature-dependent characteristics, light yield nonproportionality, and intrinsic energy resolution of Ce,Mg:Lu₂Y(Al,Ga)₅O₁₂ garnet ceramics
Authors: K. Sreebunpeng, Wa. Chewpraditkul, N. Pattanaboonmee, W. Chewpraditkul, R. Kucerkova, V. Babin, Y. Wang, D. Zhu, C. Hu, M. Nikl, J. Li
Journal: Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Year: 2025

Effect of Ga³⁺ content on the luminous properties of Ce³⁺-doped Lu₂YGaxAl₅₋ₓO₁₂ phosphor ceramics for potential lighting application
Authors: Y. Wang, Z. Cheng, J. Ye, D. Zhu, C. Hu, Z. Zhou, T. Li, Wa. Chewpraditkul, K. Sreebunpeng, W. Chewpraditkul, J. Li
Journal: Journal of Luminescence
Year: 2025

Luminescence and scintillation properties of fast Ce,Mg:Lu₂YGaxAl₅₋ₓO₁₂ ceramic scintillators fabricated from co-precipitated powders
Authors: K. Sreebunpeng, Wa. Chewpraditkul, W. Chewpraditkul, R. Kucerkova, A. Beitlerova, M. Nikl, T. Szczesniak, M. Grodzixja-Kobylka, D. Zhu, C. Hu, J. Li
Journal: Optical Materials
Year: 2024

Luminescence and light yield of Ce³⁺-doped (60−x)SiO₂–xBaF₂–20Al₂O₃–20Gd₂O₃ scintillation glasses: The effect of BaF₂ admixture
Authors: P. Lertloypanyachai, Wa. Chewpraditkul, N. Pattanaboonmee, N. Yawai, K. Sreebunpeng, T. Nimphaya, A. Beitlerova, M. Nikl, W. Chewpraditkul
Journal: Optik
Year: 2023

Optical, luminescence and scintillation properties of Mg²⁺-codoped (Lu,Y)₃Al₂Ga₃O₁₂:Pr garnet crystals: The effect of Y
Authors: K. Sreebunpeng, Wa. Chewpraditkul, W. Chewpraditkul, A. Yoshikawa, M.E. Witkowski, W. Drozdowski, M. Nikl
Journal: [Journal name incomplete]
Year: 2022

Shiyuan Dong | Spectroscopy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Shiyuan Dong | Spectroscopy | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Shiyuan Dong hails from Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. He completed his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering and Automation (Motors and Electrical Appliances) at Qingdao University. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Optical Engineering with a focus on Fiber Optic Sensing Technology at the School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University. During his academic training, he was jointly mentored at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SIAT, CAS), and the Institute of Integrated Circuits under the guidance of Xu Tiantian-Youqing and Yi Zhengkun-Haiyou. Dong has consistently maintained an excellent academic record, including a GPA of 87.86/3.82, and passed the CET-6 English exam, enabling him to effectively read and write professional scientific literature.

🧪 Professional Endeavors

Mr. Dong currently works in the Fiber Optic Sensing Laboratory at SIAT, CAS, where he is responsible for distributed fiber optic acoustic wave sensing detection experiments in extreme environments. He plays a key role in sensor development, including the design, testing, and calibration of fiber optic force and shape sensors. In addition, he contributes to project application writing and comprehensive project management, including stages such as application, mid-term evaluation, and final acceptance. His responsibilities also include constructing and debugging various experimental platforms involving fiber optic sensors.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dong’s core research focuses on fiber optic sensing, tactile sensors, and medical robots. Among his most notable achievements is his work on a miniature force sensor for the tip of a flexible ureteroscope and the development of a multifunctional magnetic catheter robot with triaxial force sensing capability for minimally invasive surgery. He has also worked on advanced topics like low-loss high-birefringence anti-resonant optical fiber structures, HC-ARFs geometric modeling, and GaAs fiber-optic temperature sensing.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dong has garnered significant recognition in the optics and photonics communities. He has received multiple Outstanding Poster Awards at national academic leagues and forums. His poster work has earned distinction at high-level conferences, such as the National Optics and Optical Engineering Doctoral Academic League and the China Optical Society Graduate Student Forum. He has presented reports at forums like the Academic Forum on Biomedical Photonics Cross-integration and the Optoelectronics Global Conference.

📚 Academic Citations and Publications

Dong has published as first author in prestigious journals such as the IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement (CAS Region 2 Top, JCR Q1, IF=5.6) and the Journal of Lightwave Technology (CAS Zone 1 Top, JCR Q1, IF=4.1). He is also a second author on publications in the IEEE Sensors Journal (JCR Q1, IF=4.3) and Journal of Lightwave Technology. He has contributed as a reviewer for journals like IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Shiyuan Dong possesses advanced capabilities in mechanical structure design and simulation, proficient in tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and COMSOL. His data analysis and visualization expertise extends to Python (with neural networks and deep learning), MATLAB, and Origin. He also holds a Welding Skills Certificate and has been actively involved in sensor calibration, demodulation method design, and statistical modeling.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Leadership

Dong’s leadership in science and technology has been recognized by his university’s Communist Youth League Committee and the Chongqing Municipal Education Commission. He has won awards such as the Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Postgraduate Scholarship, and the May 4th Award. In addition to research, he has contributed to academic communities by mentoring peers, organizing reports, and serving as an exhibitor and guest speaker at several national and international events.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Mr. Dong has been the first or co-inventor of several Chinese invention patents, including innovations in force sensors, decoupling methods, and magnetic catheter robots. His ongoing collaborations span institutions such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Fudan University, as well as companies like Fujikura (China) and Lingyun Technology. He is committed to advancing the field of optical engineering with a focus on intelligent medical systems and photonic technologies, and his trajectory indicates a promising future as a leading innovator in fiber optic sensing and minimally invasive medical devices.

📖Notable Publications

  • Title: Recent advances of bifunctional electrocatalysts and electrolyzers for overall seawater splitting
    Authors: X. Wang, M. Geng, S. Sun, Q. Xiang, S. Dong, K. Dong, Y. Yao, Y. Wang, …
    Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 12 (2), 634–656
    Year: 2024

  • Title: Exhaustive design and statistical analysis of hc-arfs based on geometric modeling
    Authors: Z. Liu, S. Dong, L. Zhang, H. Liu, Z. Zhou, Y. Dong, T. Yang
    Journal: Journal of Lightwave Technology
    Year: 2024

  • Title: A high-precision miniature triaxial FBG force sensor for detecting tissue anomalies
    Authors: S. Dong, Z. Liu, Y. Lou, D. Luo, J. Wu, B. Yang, H. Liu, T. Yang, Y. Dong
    Journal: Journal of Lightwave Technology
    Year: 2024

  • Title: Miniature FBG force sensor capable of effectively resisting lateral forces
    Authors: S. Dong, X. Zhang, Y. Lou, D. Luo, J. Wu, R. Tao, H. Liu, T. Yang, Y. Dong
    Journal: Optics Express, 33 (4), 6581–6596
    Year: 2025

  • Title: Fiber Bragg grating-based temperature-compensated force sensor development for minimally invasive surgery
    Authors: S. Dong, T. Yang, Y. Lou, X. Wan, Z. Liu, T. Xi, J. Wu, Y. Dong
    Journal: AOPC 2023: Optic Fiber Gyro, Vol. 12968, pp. 347–355
    Year: 2023

  • Title: A Miniaturized FBG Tactile Sensor for the Tip of a Flexible Ureteroscope
    Authors: S. Dong, S. Ma, T. Zhou, Y. Lou, X. Xiong, K. Wei, D. Luo, J. Wu, H. Liu, R. Tao, …
    Journal: Sensors, 25 (9), 2807
    Year: 2025

 

Xinxin Li | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xinxin Li | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Xinxin Li began his academic journey with a B.S. degree from Tsinghua University, one of China's premier institutions, before obtaining his Ph.D. from Fudan University. These foundational years set the stage for his exceptional career, providing a robust background in engineering and research fundamentals.

💼 Professional Endeavors

His career spans multiple prestigious positions: Research Associate at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Lecturer at Tohoku University, Japan, through the COE Fellowship. Since 2001, he has been a Professor at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology (SIMIT) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he also served as Director of the State Key Lab of Transducer Technology. Additionally, he holds adjunct professor roles at both Fudan University and Shanghai Tech University, highlighting his influence across multiple leading institutions.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

His research interests lie at the intersection of micro/nano sensing and detection technology, MEMS/NEMS technology, and analytical-chemistry instrumentation technology. With more than 200 patents and over 600 publications, his contributions are central to advancements in sensor technology and microsystem design.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Awarded the National Science Fund of China for Distinguished Young Scholar in 2007, Prof. Li’s impact extends across the scientific community. His guidance led to his Ph.D. student earning a place in the National Excellent 100 Ph.D. Dissertations of 2009, underscoring his influence on the next generation of researchers.

📊 Academic Citations

His extensive work has garnered over 10,000 citations, including more than 300 SCI-indexed journal articles. This citation count reflects the high value and relevance of his research to the global scientific and engineering communities.

🛠 Technical Skills

An expert in MEMS/NEMS fabrication, sensor technology, and analytical instrumentation, Prof. Li's technical prowess is evident in his innovations. His 200+ patents showcase his hands-on capabilities and commitment to developing cutting-edge technologies.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

He has shared his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at Fudan University and Shanghai Tech University, demonstrating his dedication to fostering talent and disseminating knowledge in microelectronics and sensing technologies.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

His enduring legacy includes his patents, influential publications, and mentorship roles. Currently, as the Asia/Oceania Regional TPC Chair for the Transducers conference, he continues shaping the field’s future. His ongoing editorial work for top journals further reinforces his role as a thought leader, inspiring future contributions in micro/nano sensing and analytical technologies.

📖Notable Publications