Prof. Chaoling Han obtained his Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Southeast University in 2021. He also served as a visiting scholar at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, USA, where he expanded his expertise in advanced thermal systems and emergency management technologies.

Currently affiliated with Nanjing University of Technology, Prof. Han is actively engaged in teaching, high-impact research, and interdisciplinary innovation. His research primarily focuses on heat and mass transfer, energy systems, and emergency management technologies.

Significant Achievements

• Publications:

  • Authored over 20 SCI-indexed papers in leading international journals such as Journal of Energy Chemistry, Energy, Journal of Power Sources, and International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.

  • Published 1 ESI Hot Topic Paper, indicating a high level of influence and relevance in his field.

• Research Grants & Projects:

  • Successfully led 6 major research projects, including:

    • National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Fund

    • Sub-projects of the National Key R&D Program

    • Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education General (Class A)

    • Industry-university-research collaborative programs

• Patents and Awards:

  • Applied for 2 invention patents, and secured 2 granted patents.

  • Honored with the Silver Award at the 2024 Geneva International Invention Exhibition, a prestigious global recognition for innovation.

• Teaching Excellence:

  • First Prize in the 2024 Nanjing University of Technology Micro Course Teaching Competition.

  • Successfully mentored undergraduate students who received:

    • Approval in provincial-level innovation and entrepreneurship training programs

    • Excellent Award in the International College Student Innovation Competition

Notable Contributions

• Professional Memberships and Leadership:

  • Director, Nanjing Engineering Thermophysics Society

  • Member, Chinese Engineering Thermophysics Society

  • Member, Jiangsu Energy Research Association

• Cross-disciplinary Impact:

  • His work bridges theoretical thermophysics and real-world emergency management applications, contributing both to academic advancement and societal preparedness.

  • Recognized for bringing innovative pedagogical strategies into the classroom and fostering student research engagement.

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Given his impressive track record of research, innovation, teaching excellence, and leadership within a short period, Prof. Chaoling Han is highly deserving of the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels. His dynamic contributions to engineering thermophysics and energy systems mark him as a rising star in his field, with substantial potential for continued global impact.