Keynote Speakers

Prof. Jun Shen

The National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars

Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Speech Title: Load-side Energy Use and Storage in Smart Integrated Energy Systems

Abstract: Currently, integrated energy systems, deeply intertwined with the transportation and building sectors, have a high penetration of variable energy sources such as photovoltaics and wind power. This integration often leads to supply–demand mismatches, resulting in increasingly frequent “negative electricity prices.” A critical challenge then arises: how to achieve low-carbon, flexible control of these systems? Load-side energy use and storage is key to addressing the supply–demand mismatch and achieving flexible system control. This report highlights our phased research achievements in areas such as solar energy diversification, energy flow coordination, long-term energy storage, load flexibility, and intelligent management. These results will drive the technological development and practical application of load-side energy use and storage in smart integrated energy systems.

Bio.: Shen Jun is a professor at Beijing Institute of Technology. She was awarded the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars in 2019. Her research focuses on efficient energy use and smart integrated energy systems. She has published over 100 papers as first author or corresponding author and holds 65 national invention patents. She won the 3rd Xplorer Prize in 2021, the 16th China Youth Science and Technology Award in 2020, the 14th China Young Female Scientist Award in 2018, and the “Wu Zhonghua Outstanding Young Scholar Award” from the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics in 2017. Currently, she serves as Editor of The Innovation Energy and Energy Use, Deputy Director of the Rare Earth Magnetic Refrigeration Materials and Technology Committee of the Chinese Society of Rare Earths, and a member of the Low Temperature Committee of the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, among others.

Prof. Xiaobing Luo

Dean of the School of Energy and Power Engineering, and Dean of the China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy (ICARE)

Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Speech Title: Design and Manufacturing of Micropumps for Plate-Level Liquid Cooling Systems

Abstract: With the rapid advancement of 5G communications, artificial intelligence, and related technologies, the power density of electronic devices has been growing exponentially. Liquid cooling has emerged as the core solution for breaking through chip thermal limitations due to its high heat capacity and low thermal resistance characteristics. As the "power heart" of liquid cooling systems, the performance of micropumps directly determines cooling efficiency, energy consumption levels, and system integration density, thereby influencing adaptability across diverse applications from data centers to mobile terminals. Notably, emerging fields like wearable devices and ultrathin servers demand thermal systems with sub-5mm thickness, posing three critical challenges for micropump design: First, size effects alter the laminar-turbulent transition threshold, invalidating conventional pump design theories. Second, the millimeter-scale form factor requires balancing competing constraints of hydraulic efficiency, electromagnetic drive performance, and mechanical strength to achieve hydro-electromechanical co-design. Third, optimizing critical region clearances (e.g., at the pump tongue) must reconcile performance requirements with manufacturing tolerances. To address these challenges, we developed an ultra-thin plate micropump featuring: 1) Microscale flow field modeling to analyze vortex evolution and pressure gradient distribution for hydraulic optimization; 2) Numerical parameter transfer between hydraulic and electromagnetic domains for co-optimized design; 3) Tolerance thresholds determined through sensitivity analysis to prevent performance degradation from excessive miniaturization while maintaining axial/radial constraint limits. The prototype achieves a remarkable 4.93mm profile (34×34×4.93 mm³), delivering 120ml/min@10kPa hydraulic performance at just 1W power input with ultra-low 24.8dB noise (measured at 0.3m).

Bio.: Xiaobing Luo is a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Dean of the School of Energy and Power Engineering, and Dean of the China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy (ICARE). He is IEEE Fellow and ASME Fellow. His research focuses on thermal management design and devices for electronic systems. Prof. Luo has received numerous awards, including the First Prize of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (2024), the First Prize of Technological Invention Award from the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics (2024), the IEEE CPMT Exceptional Technical Achievement Award (2016), the Second Prize of National Technological Invention Award, and the First Prize of Hubei Provincial Natural Science Award (2015). He has supervised 33 master’s and 24 doctoral graduates, published 198 SCI-indexed papers as first or corresponding author, obtained 59 Chinese and 5 U.S. invention patents as first inventor, and authored one Chinese and one English monograph. His innovations include ultra-thin micropump and levitation micropump technologies, commercially transferred to Huawei and others, and an integrated thermal management system (isolation-storage-conduction) in large-scale applications in the South and East China Seas.

Prof. Shoudao Huang

TBA

Hunan University, China

Speech Title: Key Technologies and Applications for High-Performance Service of Ultra-large Capacity Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Abstract: With the in-depth implementation of the "Dual Carbon" strategy and the accelerated construction of the new power system, wind power equipment is evolving towards ultra-large capacity, far-offshore deployment, and scaled-up operations. The service performance of the energy conversion system has become critical to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of wind power facilities. Focusing on the major requirements for ultra-large capacity wind energy conversion systems regarding safe operation, environmental adaptability, efficient power generation, and fault early warning, this report systematically reviews key technologies including high-performance operation and protection design for generator systems, high-performance protection for ultra-long blades, collaborative optimization for large-scale wind turbine clusters, and full-lifecycle service quality assurance. It provides systematic solutions for performance enhancement from core components to individual units and wind farm clusters, aiming to promote the reliable service of wind power equipment, the efficient utilization of new energy, and the high-quality development of the wind power industry.

Bio.: Shoudao Huang is a Distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor of the "Yuelu Scholar Leading Position" at Hunan University, Director of the National Key Laboratory of Offshore Wind Power Equipment and Efficient Utilization of Wind Energy, Chief Scientist of the National Key Research and Development Program, Fellow of the China Electrotechnical Society, and recipient of the Special Government Allowance of the State Council. He has long been engaged in the fields of large-scale wind power and efficient utilization of wind energy, presided over more than 50 national and provincial-level projects, won 1 Second Class Award of National Technological Invention, 4 Second Class Awards of National Science and Technology Progress, and the "Hunan Guangzhao Science and Technology Award" etc., published 4 monographs, obtained more than 100 authorized patents, and published more than 100 high-level papers.