Yaqing Liu | Theoretical Advances | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yaqing Liu | Theoretical Advances | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Information Science and Technology University | China

👨‍🎓 Profile

🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Yaqing Liu’s academic journey began with her bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Hebei Normal University (2001–2006), where she cultivated a solid foundation in theoretical and applied mathematics. She continued her education at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, earning a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics (2006–2007) and a PhD in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics (2007–2011). Her doctoral research focused on fractal dynamics and the application of fractional partial differential equations in fluid mechanics and heat transfer, under the mentorship of Prof. Liancun Zheng.

💼 Professional Endeavors

Yaqing Liu embarked on her professional career as a Lecturer at the Department of Basic Sciences, Gengdan Institute of Beijing University of Technology (2011–2014). She furthered her research skills as a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Basic Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at the Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics (2014–2017). Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Science, Beijing Information Science & Technology University (2017–present), where she balances teaching, research, and mentoring responsibilities.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Yaqing Liu’s primary research interests include continuous and discrete integrable systems, Whitham theory in nonlinear wave equations, and mathematical modeling in fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Her work has advanced understanding in these fields, especially in localized wave dynamics, Riemann-Hilbert problems, and nonlinear integrable systems. She has led multiple research projects, such as the Beijing Natural Science Foundation grant on nonlinear dispersion equations and the National Natural Science Foundation of China project on localized wave characteristics in high-dimensional nonlinear models.

🌟 Impact and Influence

With 35+ peer-reviewed publications in top journals like Wave Motion, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Communications in Mathematical Sciences, Yaqing Liu has made significant contributions to the scientific community. Her work has been widely cited, reflecting its influence in advancing knowledge in nonlinear physics and applied mathematics.

📊 Academic Citations

Her research has garnered numerous citations, emphasizing her contributions’ relevance and importance to the academic community. Studies on soliton solutions, fractional derivatives, and localized wave phenomena have particularly stood out.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Yaqing Liu is proficient in advanced mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and the use of fractional differential equations. Her expertise includes applying nonlinear dynamics theories to solve practical problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.

📚 Teaching Experience

As an educator, Yaqing Liu has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. Her experience spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in applied mathematics and engineering thermophysics, shaping the next generation of researchers and practitioners.

🌍 Legacy and Future Contributions

Through her innovative research and dedication to teaching, Yaqing Liu has significantly impacted the fields of mathematical physics and engineering thermophysics. She aims to explore further the mathematical theories of discrete nonlinear integrable systems and their applications in emerging technologies, ensuring her legacy continues to inspire future advancements.

Top Noted Publications

Discontinuous initial value and Whitham modulation for the generalized Gerdjikov-Ivanov equation
  • Authors: Liu, Y., Zeng, S.
    Journal: Wave Motion
    Year: 2024
Coupling model of a generalized second grade fluid flow and fractional Cattaneo heat transfer with magnetic field and radiation
  • Authors: Chu, J., Liu, Y.
    Journal: Results in Physics
    Year: 2024
Physical significance and periodic solutions of the high-order good Jaulent-Miodek model in fluid dynamics
  • Authors: Xiong, W., Liu, Y.
    Journal: AIMS Mathematics
    Year: 2024
Painlevé analysis, Gram determinant solution and the dynamic behavior of the (2+1)-dimensional variable-coefficient asymmetric Nizhnik–Novikov–Veselov equation
  • Authors: Chu, J., Liu, Y., Zhuang, J.
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Year: 2024
Rogue wave, lump, kink, periodic and breather-like solutions of the (2+1)-dimensional KdV equation
  • Authors: Zheng, W., Liu, Y., Chu, J.
    Journal: Modern Physics Letters B
    Year: 2024

 

 

Snezhana Abarzhi | High energy physics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Snezhana Abarzhi | High energy physics | Best Researcher Award

California Institute of Technology; The University of Western Australia | United States

👨‍🎓 Profile

🏫 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Dr. Snezhana I. Abarzhi embarked on her academic journey with a BS in Applied Mathematics and Physics and Molecular Biology from the Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1990. She further pursued her MS in Applied Mathematics & Physics at the Kapitza Institute for Physical Problems and completed her Ph.D. in Mathematics & Physics at the prestigious Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics. Her doctoral work, guided by Prof. S.I. Anisimov, laid the foundation for her rigorous theoretical exploration of far-from-equilibrium dynamics.

🌟 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Abarzhi’s distinguished career spans global institutions, including her roles as Professor and Chair of Applied Mathematics at the University of Western Australia, Guest Professor at Caltech, and Visiting Professor at Stanford University. With experience ranging from Carnegie Mellon University to the University of Chicago and prestigious fellowships in Germany, Japan, and Russia, she has consistently contributed to the advancement of Theoretical and Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, and Data Science.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Her research focuses on the nonlinear, multi-scale, and far-from-equilibrium dynamics of plasmas, fluids, and materials. Dr. Abarzhi is renowned for developing rigorous theoretical approaches to study instabilities, interfaces, and mixing. Key achievements include the discovery of new fluid instabilities, the inertial stabilization mechanisms of interfaces, and the formulation of the special self-similarity class in interfacial mixing. Her theory has redefined understanding in areas like the Rayleigh-Taylor instability.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Abarzhi has made lasting contributions to the scientific community by founding the globally recognized program “Turbulent Mixing and Beyond”. Her editorial roles and collaborations have enriched academic discourse and supported the advancement of multidisciplinary research. Her work has been featured as Highlights in leading journals and recognized by organizations like the American Physical Society and the National Academy of Sciences.

📈 Academic Cites and Recognitions

With over 183 publications and 350 conference papers, Dr. Abarzhi’s research is widely cited in fields spanning Physics, Mathematics, and Engineering. Her achievements include being a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the International Association of Advanced Materials, and receiving the Science Medal for pioneering contributions.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Her expertise encompasses theoretical modeling, applied mathematics, scientific computing, and data science. Dr. Abarzhi’s ability to bridge complex mathematical frameworks with real-world physical phenomena demonstrates her analytical and computational prowess.

📚 Teaching Experience

As a dedicated educator, Dr. Abarzhi has developed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in mathematical physics, functional analysis, and complex system modeling. She has mentored numerous Ph.D. candidates and early-career researchers, contributing to the growth of the next generation of scientists.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Abarzhi’s work exemplifies the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and theoretical rigor. Her legacy lies in her transformative impact on understanding far-from-equilibrium processes and her efforts to foster scientific synergy. Looking forward, her continued exploration of universal principles in dynamics promises to drive innovations in science and education for decades to come.

Top Noted Publications

On kinematic viscosity, scaling laws and spectral shapes in Rayleigh-Taylor mixing plasma experiments
  • Authors: Snezhana I. Abarzhi, Kurt C. Williams
    Journal: Physics Letters A
    Year: 2024
Data-Based Kinematic Viscosity and Rayleigh–Taylor Mixing Attributes in High-Energy Density Plasmas
  • Authors: Snezhana I. Abarzhi, Kurt C. Williams
    Journal: Atoms
    Year: 2024
Perspective: Group Theory Analysis and Special Self-Similarity Classes in Rayleigh–Taylor and Richtmyer–Meshkov Interfacial Mixing with Variable Accelerations
  • Authors: Snezhana I. Abarzhi
    Journal: Reviews of Modern Plasma Physics
    Year: 2024
On Rayleigh–Taylor Dynamics
  • Authors: Abdul Hasib Rahimyar, Des Hill, James Glimm, Snezhana Abarzhi
    Journal: Atoms
    Year: 2023
Velocity Fluctuations Spectra in Experimental Data on Rayleigh–Taylor Mixing
  • Authors: Kurt C. Williams, Snezhana I. Abarzhi
    Journal: Atmosphere
    Year: 2023