Innovative Research Award
Tian-Bing Xu — Old Dominion University, United States
Tian-Bing Xu is a researcher and professor at Old Dominion University whose academic work encompasses renewable energy, smart materials, energy conversion, energy harvesting, sensors, actuators, and intelligent systems. His research profile connects functional materials and engineering systems with applications in renewable and sustainable energy technologies.[1]
Abstract
Tian-Bing Xu is a professor at Old Dominion University whose research encompasses renewable energy, energy harvesting, smart materials, piezoelectric and pyroelectric technologies, energy conversion devices, sensors, actuators, and intelligent systems. His documented academic activities include research on renewable-energy technologies and functional materials for energy-related engineering applications. His work also includes investigations into piezoelectric energy harvesters, energy-conversion systems, and related materials and devices. Recent publications include studies of piezoelectric energy harvesting and reviews of piezoelectric materials and applications. These research activities provide an academic basis for considering his work within an innovative research recognition framework focused on renewable energy and technology development.[1]
Keywords
Tian-Bing Xu; Old Dominion University; renewable energy; energy harvesting; piezoelectric materials; smart materials; energy conversion; sustainable energy technologies; intelligent systems; renewable-energy research.
Introduction
Tian-Bing Xu is associated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University. University information identifies his research interests in renewable energies, energy-conversion materials and structures, energy harvesting, storage, actuation, sensing, and related intelligent systems.[1]
Research Profile
The supplied research metrics identify 138 documents, 3,502 citations, and an h-index of 32 for the Scopus profile associated with Tian-Bing Xu. These values are presented as profile data and may change as bibliographic databases update their records. [2]
Research Contributions
Documented research associated with Xu includes the development and study of piezoelectric devices for energy harvesting, sensing, actuation, and related engineering applications. Old Dominion University describes his research as encompassing energy harvesting and conversion devices, together with renewable-energy areas including solar, marine and offshore energy technologies.[4]
Publications
Selected publications and scholarly records illustrate the relationship between Xu’s research activities and energy-related engineering. The following examples are presented as representative publications rather than as a complete bibliography.
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus metrics indicate a substantial indexed publication and citation record, while the research themes documented by Old Dominion University place renewable-energy technologies and energy harvesting among Xu’s areas of activity.[1] Bibliometric values should be interpreted as database-dependent indicators rather than as comprehensive measures of research quality or societal impact. [4]
Award Suitability
For the purposes of the World Green Energy Awards, the Innovative Research Award is associated with research innovation and contributions relevant to green-energy science and technology. Xu’s documented research interests in renewable energy, energy harvesting, energy conversion, and smart materials correspond to these subject areas. The connection is further illustrated by publications addressing piezoelectric energy harvesting and functional materials, including research on charging behavior, PVDF-based materials, and energy-harvesting applications.[5]
Conclusion
Tian-Bing Xu’s academic profile combines research in renewable energy, smart materials, energy harvesting, energy conversion, and intelligent engineering systems. His publications and documented research interests demonstrate sustained engagement with technologies relevant to energy harvesting and renewable-energy engineering. The profile is therefore presented in connection with the Innovative Research Award of the World Green Energy Awards.
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References
- Renewable Energy World Green Energy Awards. (n.d.). World Green Energy Awards. Official award website.
https://greenenergyaward.com/
- ORCID. (n.d.). Tian-Bing Xu, ORCID 0000-0002-3375-3653. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3375-3653
- Xu, T.-B., & Zhao, B. (2025). Charging Behaviors of a Piezoelectric Energy Harvester. AIAA SciTech 2025 Forum. DOI: 10.2514/6.2025-1742.
https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2025-1742
- Ahbab, N., Naz, S., Xu, T.-B., & Zhang, S. (2025). A Comprehensive Review of Piezoelectric PVDF Polymer Fabrications and Characteristics. Micromachines, 16(4), 386. DOI: 10.3390/mi16040386.
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi16040386
- Zhao, B., Qian, F., Hatfield, A., Zuo, L., & Xu, T.-B. (2023). A Review of Piezoelectric Footwear Energy Harvesters: Principles, Methods, and Applications. Sensors, 23(13), 5841. DOI: 10.3390/s23135841.
https://doi.org/10.3390/s23135841