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Prof Dr. Liqiu WEI | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director at Aerospace Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Dr. Liqiu Wei is the Deputy Director of the Key Laboratory of Aerospace Plasma Propulsion at Harbin Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and specializes in aerospace engineering. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Wei has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in the area of electric propulsion systems. He has a strong publication record, with numerous papers published in SCI journals and over 100 invention patents authorized. Dr. Wei’s research has been recognized with awards, including the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize. He is also involved in academic activities, having edited/co-edited several books and being a sought-after speaker at international conferences. Dr. Wei’s work has had practical applications, notably in China’s space program, where his research contributed to the development of the country’s first electric propulsion satellite.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Prof. Dr. Liqiu Wei has been a prominent figure in academia, making significant contributions to the field of engineering. His academic journey began at Harbin Institute of Technology, China, where he completed his Bachelor’s in Electric Engineering in July 2001. This was followed by a Master’s degree in Electric Engineering, which he pursued from September 2002 to July 2004. Building on his solid foundation, Prof. Wei went on to earn his Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering from the same institution, a testament to his dedication and expertise in the field. His commitment to academia and research is evident in his career trajectory, starting as an Assistant Professor at Harbin Institute of Technology in July 2009. He continued to excel, earning promotions to Associate Professor in December 2012 and eventually Professor in December 2017, a position he holds with pride to this day. Throughout his academic journey, Prof. Wei has received numerous accolades, including the Natural Science Academic Achievement Award of Heilongjiang Province in 2009, the Award of Science and Technology for Colleges and Universities in 2013, and the Patent Excellence Award of Heilongjiang Province in 2022, among others. His work and dedication have truly made a mark in the field of engineering.

Academic and Honors:

Prof. Dr. Liqiu Wei’s exceptional achievements have been recognized through a series of prestigious awards and honors. In 2009, he received the Natural Science Academic Achievement Award of Heilongjiang Province, highlighting his early contributions to the field. His dedication to advancing science and technology in academia was further acknowledged in 2013 with the Award of Science and Technology for Colleges and Universities. As his career progressed, Prof. Wei’s innovative research earned him the Science and Technology Invention Award of the Ministry of Education in 2017. This was followed by the First Prize of Military Science and Technology Progress Award in 2018, showcasing his impact on military advancements. In 2019, he received the 2nd Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress of China Light Industry Federation, the Excellent Scientists and Technologists of China Electronics Society award, and the 2nd Award of the Scientific and Technological Progress of the State, China, underscoring his broad influence across various sectors. Prof. Wei’s commitment to excellence in research and development was further recognized with the Patent Excellence Award of Heilongjiang Province in 2022 and the 2nd Award for National Defense Science and Technology Progress in 2023. These accolades stand as a testament to his outstanding contributions and leadership in the field of engineering.

Research and Innovations:

Prof. Dr. Liqiu Wei has an extensive academic and research background, with a focus on Power Machinery and Engineering. He has been a key figure at Harbin Institute of Technology, China, contributing significantly to the institution’s academic excellence and research achievements. Joining as an Assistant Professor in July 2009, he quickly progressed to the role of Associate Professor in December 2012, showcasing his dedication and expertise in the field. Currently serving as a Professor since December 2017, Prof. Wei continues to inspire and mentor students and fellow researchers. Prof. Wei’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s in Electric Engineering, followed by a Master’s in Electric Engineering, both from Harbin Institute of Technology. He pursued his Ph.D. in Power Machinery and Engineering at the same institution, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing his knowledge and skills in his field. Throughout his career, Prof. Wei has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Natural Science Academic Achievement Award of Heilongjiang Province in 2009 and the Award of Science and Technology for Colleges and Universities in 2013. His research has been recognized with prestigious honors such as the Science and Technology Invention Award of the Ministry of Education in 2017 and the First Prize of Military Science and Technology Progress Award in 2018. He has also been acknowledged for his contributions to the field by being awarded the Excellent Scientists and Technologists of China Electronics Society in 2019 and the Patent Excellence Award of Heilongjiang Province in 2022, among others.

Research Achievements:

Prof. Dr. Liqiu Wei has completed more than 20 projects as a project leader, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and National Defense Basic Scientific Research, among others. He has published over 100 SCI papers, with 75 in the past 5 years, and has authorized more than 100 invention patents. He has received 9 awards, including the National Science and Technology Progress Second Prize. He has edited or co-edited 5 Chinese and English books, and has been invited to present 11 international conference reports. Focusing on transient process and control issues of electric propulsion systems, he has discovered a new plasma oscillation mode-excitation/discharge coupling oscillation. He has proposed a theoretical evaluation criteria for in-orbit ignition margin of Hall thrusters, built stabilizing theory for discharge low-frequency oscillation, and provided stable conditions. He has also proposed an integrated design method for in-orbit low-frequency oscillation suppression and monitoring. The research results have been successfully applied to China’s first electric propulsion satellite SJ-17 and were validated in orbit with the first launch of Long March 5 in November 2016.

Publications:

Liu, X., Li, H., Che, X., … Yu, D., Mao, W. (2024). Optimizing a Hall thruster with aft-loaded magnetic field by aft-loading design of gas flow. Vacuum, 222, 112987.

Ren, Z., Zhou, L., Wei, L., … Li, H., Ding, Y. (2024). Utilizing the L-curve criterion for the inverse magnetostatic problem of Hall drift current estimation. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 57(13), 135204.

Wang, L., Ding, R., Liu, Z., … Wei, L., Ding, Y. (2024). Discharge characteristics of 100-W Hall thrusters under position matching between the anode and zero-magnetic-field region. Vacuum, 221, 112942.

Liu, X., Li, H., Peng, Z., … Yu, D., Mao, W. (2024). Experimental study on the discharge of a xenon-assisted krypton Hall thruster. Acta Astronautica, 216, pp. 295–303.

Ji, T., Wei, L., Luo, X., … Zhu, X., Ding, Y. (2024). Analysis of internal material characteristics of cathode crater of micro-cathodic arc thruster. Vacuum, 220, 112785.

Yang, X., Wei, L., Jiang, W., … Li, H., Ding, Y. (2024). Effect of Anode Configuration on Ionization Characteristic in Miniature Ion Thrusters. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science.

Ma, H., Zhou, L., Wang, Z., … Hu, Y., Ding, Y. (2023). Plasma dynamics of Hall thrusters under pulsating operation. Vacuum, 217, 112532.

Li, J., Wei, L., Hu, Y., … Li, H., Ding, Y. (2023). Perturbation indicator for Hall effect thruster operating state based on statistical characteristics of breathing oscillation time scale signals. Advances in Space Research, 72(9), pp. 3595–3605.

Wang, L., Li, Y., Wang, Z., … Wei, L., Ding, Y. (2023). Effects of the magnetic field intensity on pole erosion of low-power Hall thrusters. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 56(34), 345204.

Fan, H., Wang, S., Li, P., … Guo, N., Ding, Y. (2023). Magnetic field optimization of hall thruster with large height-radius ratio for high specific impulse operation. Physica Scripta, 98(8), 085528.

 

 

 

Prof Dr. Liqiu WEI | Aerospace Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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