Awards & Criteria

ICPEA 2026 | Hefei, China

ICPEA 2026 will present the following awards to recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in Power and Energy Applications. All awards will be presented during the conference banquet.

Young Scientist Award / 最佳青年科学家奖

Recognizing young researchers who have made significant breakthroughs and outstanding contributions in power and energy applications.

  • Candidate Qualification: Must be a registered author of ICPEA 2026, under the age of 40 by October 23, 2026, and hold a PhD degree.
  • Application Materials: Submit up to 3 representative publications and a full CV to the conference secretary.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Originality of research, technical breakthroughs, academic impact, and contribution to the field.
  • Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

Best Paper Award / 最佳论文奖

  • • Selected from all accepted papers of ICPEA 2026.
  • • Authors must present their work (oral or online presentation).
  • • Selected by the Technical Program Committee based on double-blind review and presentation performance.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Originality, technical contribution, applicability, and academic impact.
  • • One Best Paper Award and up to two Honorable Mention Awards will be presented.

Best Student Paper Award / 最佳学生论文奖

  • • Open to current university students only (undergraduate or postgraduate).
  • • First author must be a registered student and present the paper (oral or online).
  • • Student certification must be provided upon request.
  • • Selected by the Technical Program Committee.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Innovation, research depth, experimental results, and presentation ability.

Best Presentation Award / 最佳报告奖

  • • One best presentation will be selected per session by session chairs.
  • • Open to both oral and online presenters.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Clarity of delivery, technical depth, innovation, PPT quality, Q&A handling, and time management.

Best Poster Award / 最佳海报奖

  • • Selected from all poster presentations.
  • • Presenters must stand by their posters during the designated poster session.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Poster design quality, visual clarity, research innovation, presentation effectiveness, and engagement with attendees.

Best Reviewer Award / 最佳审稿人奖

  • • Selected from the pool of reviewers who contributed to ICPEA 2026.
  • • Recognizes reviewers who provided timely, thorough, and constructive feedback.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Review quality, depth of comments, academic insight, timeliness, and impact on improving paper quality.

Best Organization Award / 最佳组织奖

  • • Awarded to individuals or institutions demonstrating exceptional contribution to the organization of ICPEA 2026.
  • • Recognizes efforts in session coordination, volunteer management, logistics, and overall event execution.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Organizational contribution, coordination ability, academic support, efficiency, and teamwork.

Outstanding Contribution Award / 杰出贡献奖

  • • Awarded to individuals who have made significant and sustained contributions to the ICPEA conference series.
  • • Recognizes achievements in advancing the field of power and energy applications through research, mentorship, service, or leadership.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Long-term service to the conference, mentorship of young researchers, editorial contributions, and overall impact on the academic community.
  • • Nominations can be submitted by program committee members and session chairs.

For any questions regarding awards, please contact: icpea-contact@academic.net