Li Qi of Xi’an Jiaotong University

Men and women differ in their personalities, behaviors, and emotions. These differences are not results of biology, culture expectation, and individual experience. The differences could be subtle, and other times quite significant. This speech first presents some common differences between men and women. The influence of the differences in career development in engineering is then discussed. Finally, effective use of these differences in good ways can enhance your career development.

Biography:

Elected as an IEEE Fellow in 2024 for contributions to DC distribution protection and DC shipboard power system architectures. Served as Co-Chair of the Technical Committee for the IEEE International Conference on DC Microgrids (ICDCM) in 2021 and 2024, and as General Chair in 2026. Was with Florida State University from 2004 to 2009, and with ABB Corporate Research Center from 2009 to 2024, serving as Senior Principal Scientist. Conducted industrial research on distribution networks and microgrids, and led the product development of the first onboard 1-kV DC system and solid-state circuit breakers. Has published over 80 journal and conference papers and holds more than 20 granted international patents.

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Address:No. 28, Xianning West Road, , XI’AN, Shaanxi, China, 710049

Feng Deng of Changsha University of Science and Technology

Topic: Research on Undergraduate Innovative Talent Cultivation System for Energy‑Power Industry under the “Dual‑Carbon” Strategy

To meet the requirements of the Dual‑Carbon Strategy and the construction of new‑type power systems, our university has carried out systematic reforms for undergraduate talent cultivation in energy and electric power relying on its over 60‑year educational accumulation, addressing the drawbacks of the traditional talent‑training system lagging behind industrial changes. Targeting major problems including outdated specialty layout, monotonous training modes, obsolete curriculum systems and insufficient practical support, we have established a talent‑training system featuring interdisciplinary integration. An integrated specialty framework of “core‑major‑interdisciplinary” is constructed, together with composite electric‑power‑oriented training directions. We implement the integrated education mode, set up experimental classes for outstanding engineers and school‑enterprise joint training, build modular curricula and virtual‑physical combined practical platforms, and strengthen high‑quality teaching teams. The reform has achieved fruitful outcomes. Teachers and students have won numerous national and provincial awards, forming a distinctive talent‑training model with wide influence.

Biography:

Dean of the School of Electrical and Information Engineering at Changsha University of Science & Technology, and Team Leader of the National Key Laboratory of Power Grid Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. Recipient of national-level youth talent programs. His/Her research interests include traveling-wave protection and fault location, rapid and secure fault handling in distribution networks, and applications of artificial intelligence in power systems. He/She has led 2 projects under the National Key R&D Program and 4 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), as well as more than 20 enterprise-sponsored research projects. He/She holds 51 granted invention patents in China, the United States, and the European Union, has published 67 representative papers, and authored 3 monographs. He/She received the First Prize of the China Electric Power Science and Technology Progress Award in 2024 and the Gold Medal at the Geneva International Invention Exhibition in 2021.

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Address:960, 2nd Wanjiali South Road, Yuntang Campus, , CHANGSHA, Hunan, China, 410114

Ying Wang of Sichaun University

Topic: Innovation and Practice in the Collaborative Training Model for Master's and Doctoral Students in Electrical Engineering by the Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration

The content of this report includes the background and significance, key innovation initiatives, achievements and promotion of collaborative training model for Master's and Doctoral students in electrical engineering by the Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration in Sichuan University.

Biography:

Associate Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, and a Young Changjiang Scholar under the Chang Jiang Scholars Program of the Ministry of Education. He/She is dedicated to teaching and research on power quality and high-quality power supply. He/She has received 11 provincial and industry-level science and technology progress awards, led the formulation of one national standard, and published over 80 papers in SCI and EI indexed journals as first or corresponding author.

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Address:No. 24, South Section 1, First Ring Road, Wangjiang Campus, , CHENGDU, Sichuan, China, 610065

Tong Wang of North China Electric Power University

This presentation focuses on the trilemma of research productivity, teaching quality, and personal life, exploring synergistic pathways to achieve harmonious work–life integration and enhance well-being.

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Address:No. 2, Beinong Road, Huilongguan, Changping District, , BEIJING, Beijing, China, 102206