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简体中文 From May 12 to 13, 2024, the 10th Applied Energy Symposium 2024: Low carbon cities and urban energy systems (CUE2024) was held in Shenzhen, China. Over a hundred experts and scholars from more than 23 countries and numerous well-known universities and institutions participated in this prestigious energy-related conference. Students Zhe Yu and Wentao Xin from Bin Ye's research group attended the conference under the guidance of Prof. Ye.
During the conference, Professor Bin Ye served as the chair of the session themed "Electric Vehicles (EV)." He not only guided the entire meeting process but also engaged in in-depth questioning and professional comments on the academic presentations. His questions aimed to deepen the discussion, while his comments both acknowledged the contributions of the presenters and offered constructive suggestions. Prof. Ye's chairing was both professional and enthusiastic, creating a positive academic atmosphere and promoting communication and development in the field of EV technology.
In addition, Zhe Yu presented the research findings on "Environmental and economic evaluation of urban building-integrated photovoltaic and electric vehicle system" at the session on "Energy Management, Policy and Economic." He elaborated on the background, methodology, findings, and potential impacts of the study. After the presentation, Zhe Yu patiently answered questions from the attending experts and scholars, including key issues such as the feasibility of technical implementation, cost-benefit analysis, and policy support needs.
As an undergraduate student, Wentao Xin presented the research results on "Viability and Advantages of Smart Hybrid EV Charging Stations: a Techno-economic Analysis" at the "Electric Vehicles" session. He addressed the questions and doubts raised by the experts and scholars regarding his presentation. During the presentation, Wentao Xin demonstrated a solid theoretical foundation and a deep understanding of electric vehicle charging technology. He also used case studies to argue the feasibility and economic benefits of smart hybrid charging stations, which attracted significant interest and sparked lively discussions among the attendees.
Participating in international academic conferences is a valuable experience for self-presentation and academic exploration. It not only provides us with a platform to gain insights into the cutting-edge dynamics of the academic world but also offers an excellent opportunity to meet outstanding students and professors. Each participant is a leader in their respective research fields, and their experience and insights are extremely valuable learning resources for us. Through interactions with them, we often gain new perspectives and innovative inspiration.
Moreover, our research group's projects are highly relevant to the conference theme. After the conference, the students conducted an in-depth academic exchange report within the school. They introduced the background, purpose, scale, influence, and main agenda of the conference in detail. They also shared the hot topics discussed during the conference, the future development trends in academia, various activities held, as well as their personal gains and experiences. This sharing session not only deepened the understanding of the conference content among faculty and students within the school but also further promoted academic exchange and knowledge sharing.