Yanqing Xin | Mars Exploration | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yanqing Xin | Mars Exploration | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanqing Xin, Shandong Unvisity, China

Dr. Yanqing Xin is a Senior Experimentalist and Master’s Supervisor at the Space Science and Technology Institute, Shandong University (Weihai Campus), specializing in Martian mineralogy and planetary exploration. With a Ph.D. in Geophysics and an extensive background in microelectronics, Dr. Xin leads innovative research on Martian mineral synthesis, in-situ data analysis, and the development of new technologies for space exploration. His work is highly regarded internationally, contributing to key Mars missions like Perseverance and Tianwen. His significant contributions have earned him recognition in top journals, advancing planetary science and deep-space exploration. 🚀🔬🌍

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🎓 Education

Dr. Yanqing Xin completed his Ph.D. in Geophysics (expected Dec 2024) at Shandong University, specializing in Martian mineral characterization. Prior to this, he earned an M.Eng. in Microelectronics & Solid-State Electronics (Jun 2010) and a B.Eng. in Electronic Science & Technology (Jul 2007) from Shandong University and Harbin Institute of Technology, respectively. His interdisciplinary education combines planetary science, material engineering, and electronics, equipping him with the expertise to make significant advancements in space exploration, particularly focusing on spectroscopic analysis and the development of new technologies for Mars exploration. 📚🎓🔭

🛠 Experience

Dr. Yanqing Xin has extensive experience in planetary science, focusing on Martian mineralogy and exploration technology development. As a Senior Experimentalist at Shandong University, he leads innovative research on the spectral characterization of Martian minerals, with a focus on iron-manganese oxides and phyllosilicates. He has contributed to major Mars missions, including NASA’s Perseverance Rover and China’s Tianwen mission, analyzing in-situ data to study Martian mineral evolution. His expertise also extends to multimodal characterization technologies for deep-space exploration. Additionally, he has led several national-level research projects and collaborated on cross-disciplinary studies. 🌍🚀🔬

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Yanqing Xin has received numerous accolades for his groundbreaking work in planetary science and space exploration. His article on manganese oxide spectroscopy was awarded Top Cited Article 2022–2023 in recognition of its significant impact on Mars exploration. Dr. Xin’s work has been featured in high-impact journals like the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets and Remote Sensing. His leadership in national and international research projects, coupled with his technical innovations, has earned him recognition within the NSFC and Shandong University, reinforcing his reputation as a leader in planetary science. 🏅🏆🌟

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Yanqing Xin’s research primarily focuses on the laboratory synthesis and spectral characterization of Martian minerals. His work investigates the formation and alteration of minerals on Mars, with a specific emphasis on iron-manganese oxides and phyllosilicates using XRD-Raman coupling techniques and electron probe microanalysis. He also conducts in-situ data analysis of Mars exploration missions, exploring aqueous alteration processes and mineral phase transitions. Additionally, Dr. Xin is advancing multimodal characterization technologies to enhance the payload design for deep-space exploration, optimizing mission success in planetary environments. 🌍🔬🪐

Publication Top Notes

  • Mineralogical Diversity in the Upper Fan Campaign at Jezero Crater, Mars – Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets (2025-04) 📖 DOI: 10.1029/2024JE008750 🌍

  • Detection of Allophane by the Zhurong Rover Indicates Water-Limited Alteration at Utopia Planitia, Mars – Earth and Planetary Science Letters (2024-08) 📖 DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2024.118769 🌌

  • Spectroscopy of Magnesium Sulfate Double Salts and Their Implications for Mars Exploration – Remote Sensing (2024-04-30) 📖 DOI: 10.3390/rs16091592 🌠

  • A Signal-Based Auto-Focusing Method Available for Raman Spectroscopy Acquisitions in Deep Space Exploration – Remote Sensing (2024-02-27) 📖 DOI: 10.3390/rs16050820 🚀

  • Enhancing the Temperature Coefficient of Resistance of Pt Thin Film Resistance-Temperature-Detector by Short-Time Annealing – Ceramics International (2023-04) 📖 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.12.122 🔬

  • A Systematic Spectroscopic Study of Laboratory Synthesized Manganese Oxides Relevant to Mars – Journal of Raman Spectroscopy (2022-03) 📖 DOI: 10.1002/jrs.6231 🌌

    • Cited by: 45+

  • Raman Spectroscopic and Geochemical Studies of Primary and Secondary Minerals in Martian Meteorite Northwest Africa 10720 – Journal of Raman Spectroscopy (2022-03) 📖 DOI: 10.1002/jrs.6254 🌙

    • Cited by: 20+

Ukte Aksen | Aerospace | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ukte Aksen | Aerospace | Best Researcher Award

Lead Engineer at Aselsan, Turkey

🚀 Dr. Ukte Aksen is an aerospace engineer specializing in flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and hybrid rocket propulsion. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where he researched hybrid rocket motors for small satellite launch vehicles. With experience at ASELSAN as a Lead Engineer, he previously worked at Milli Savunma Üniversitesi and Roketsan in guidance systems, flight dynamics, and simulation modeling. His expertise spans launch vehicle simulations, UAV dynamics, and hybrid propulsion. A CATIA, MATLAB/Simulink, and ANSYS expert, he has contributed to rocket and UAV projects. Fluent in English and German, he actively advances aerospace innovation. ✈️🚀

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🎓 Educational Background

🚀 Dr. Ukte Aksen earned his PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) (2018-2024), focusing on the optimization of hybrid rocket motors for small satellite launch vehicles, under Prof. Dr. Alim Rüstem Aslan. He completed his Master’s in Aerospace Engineering (2016-2018) at ITU, specializing in six-degree-of-freedom modeling and launch vehicle simulations. Dr. Aksen obtained his Bachelor’s in Space Engineering (2011-2016) from ITU, ranking 2nd in his department. He attended Üsküdar Ahmet Keleşoğlu Anadolu High School (2007-2011), excelling in academics and achieving B1/C1 German proficiency. ✈️🚀

🏆 Professional Experience

🚀 Dr. Ukte Aksen is a Lead Engineer at ASELSAN (2022-present) in the Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics Unit. Previously, he was a Research Assistant at National Defense University – Air Force Academy (2019-2022), specializing in flight mechanics and control. At İTÜNOVA TTO (2017-2019), he contributed to helicopter vibration reduction projects. He worked at Roketsan (2016-2017) in flight and orbital mechanics. His experience includes an internship at General Electric Aviation (2015) and Pegasus Airlines (2015). Early in his career, he gained customer service experience at LC Waikiki and LTB. His expertise spans aerospace systems, simulations, and propulsion technologies. ✈️🚀

💻 Technical Skills

Dr. Ukte Aksen possesses extensive expertise in engineering software and programming tools essential for aerospace applications. He is proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, Octave, and Scilab for computational modeling and simulation. His experience includes CATIA, UG/NX, and ANSYS for design and analysis, along with Hypermesh for advanced meshing. He is skilled in Datcom, RockSim, and XFLR5 for aerodynamic and flight simulations. Additionally, he has experience with C programming and MiniTab for statistical analysis. His knowledge extends to ArcGIS for geospatial applications, making him a versatile expert in aerospace engineering and computational analysis. 🚀💡

🚀 Research Focus

Dr. Ukte Aksen specializes in aerospace engineering, with a primary focus on trajectory design, optimization, flight dynamics, and space vehicle performance. His research includes six-degree-of-freedom trajectory modeling, multistage launch vehicle sensitivity analysis, and hybrid rocket propulsion. He also investigates geomagnetic storm effects on aviation safety and structural optimization of missile components. His expertise spans computational simulations, aerodynamics, and control systems for space applications. Through his contributions to Applied Sciences, Advances in Space Research, and Turkish Journal of Engineering, he advances aerospace technology and space mission design. 🌍🚀📡

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Aksen, U. et al. (2024) – The effect of geomagnetic storms on aircraft accidents (1919–2023) – Advances in Space Research, 73(1), 807-830 🌍✈️
2️⃣ Aksen, U. et al. (2024) – Six-DOF Trajectory Optimization of a Launch Vehicle with Hybrid Last Stage (PSO Algorithm) – Applied Sciences, 14(9), 3891 🚀📊
3️⃣ Aksen, U. et al. (2024) – Sensitivity Analysis Tool for Multistage Launch Vehicles – Turkish Journal of Engineering, 8(2), 254-264 📈🛰️
4️⃣ Aksen, U. (2023) – Multi-Objective Geometric Optimization of a Missile Wing – Afyon Kocatepe Univ. Sci. & Eng. Journal 🎯🚀
5️⃣ Aksen, U. (2022) – Effects of Wing Parameters on Glider Performance – IGRS, Istanbul ✈️📉
6️⃣ Aksen, U. (2022) – Aeroelastic Analysis of SMA Modeled Wing Profile – UHUK, Izmir 🛩️🔬
7️⃣ Aksen, U. (2022) – Impact of Wind Models on Glider Flight Dynamics – Savtek, Ankara 🌬️📊
8️⃣ Aksen, U. (2017) – Importance of Atmosphere Models in Aerospace Trajectory Simulation – AIAC, Ankara ☁️🚀
9️⃣ Aksen, U. (2016) – FuegoSat: Real-Time Earth Observation Nano-Satellite Design – UHUK, Kocaeli 🛰️🌍