Dr. Xiaoming Zhang is a researcher in the field of thermal and renewable energy systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from Beijing University of Technology, specializing in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics. With a multidisciplinary background and academic appointments, his work integrates experimental analysis, system modeling, and advanced optimization methods including AI-driven tools for improving energy system efficiency and sustainability. He has contributed to over 10 academic papers and co-authored 2 monographs in his field.
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Education 🎓📚
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B.Eng. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, China (2004–2008)
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M.Eng. in Power Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China (2012–2015)
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Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, Beijing University of Technology, China (2015–2020)
Professional Experience 🧑🏫💼
Dr. Xiaoming Zhang currently serves as a faculty member at the School of Information Engineering, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology, where he has been engaged in teaching and scientific research since July 2020. Over the past years, he has actively contributed to the advancement of new energy systems and thermal engineering. Dr. Zhang has successfully led multiple research projects, including one funded by the Inner Mongolia Natural Science Fund, one provincial and ministerial-level talent project, and one enterprise-collaborated horizontal project.
Research Interest 🔬📈
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New energy development and utilization
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Integrated energy system planning and optimization
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Thermal energy storage using molten salt technology
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Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) systems
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Application of machine learning in energy systems
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Solar thermal power systems
Publications Top Note 📝
1. Zhang X., Ding C., Liang G., Yang P., Wang X.
Title: Research on integrated energy system planning based on the correlation between wind power and photovoltaic output
Journal: IET Renewable Power Generation
Year: 2024
Pages: 1–12
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2. Zhang X. M., Zhang C. C., Wu Y. T., Lu Y. W.
Title: Experimental research of high temperature dynamic corrosion characteristic of stainless steels in nitrate eutectic molten salt
Journal: Solar Energy
Volume: 209
Year: 2020
Pages: 618–627
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3. Zhang X. M., Wu Y. T., Ma C. F., et al.
Title: Experimental Study on Temperature Distribution and Heat Losses of a Molten Salt Heat Storage Tank
Journal: Energies
Volume: 12(10)
Year: 2019
Article ID: 1943
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4. Zhang Xiaoming, Wu Yuting
Title: Energy and General Analysis of Trough Solar Thermal Power System
Journal: Journal of Solar Energy
Volume: 42(12)
Year: 2021
Pages: 9–16
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5. Zhang Xiaoming, Wu Yuting, et al.
Title: Structure Design, Temperature Distribution and Stress Analysis of Large Molten Salt Tank
Journal: Journal of Beijing University of Technology
Volume: 47(9)
Year: 2021
Pages: 1064–1073
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Conclusion 🌟🎯
Dr. Xiaoming Zhang is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, particularly in the field of Integrated Energy Systems. His research aligns with urgent global priorities—clean energy transition, system resilience, and optimization through AI. With high-quality publications, solid project leadership, and impactful research contributions, Dr. Zhang demonstrates the excellence and forward-thinking innovation the award intends to recognize.