Prof. Dr. Dejian Wu | Thermomechanical | Best Researcher Award

Professor at China University of Mining and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Dejian Wu is a prominent materials and safety engineering researcher at the China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), internationally recognized for his innovative work in battery recycling, explosion safety, and thermomechanical processing. He holds a Google Scholar h-index of 27, with over 62 peer-reviewed publications and more than 1552 citations, reflecting his strong scientific influence. His academic and industrial experience-spanning roles as a Humboldt and Adolf-Martens Fellow in Germany and as an R&D engineer at Umicore-has shaped his multidisciplinary expertise in energy materials and fire safety engineering. Prof. Wu developed an eco-efficient thermomechanical recycling process for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and proposed a novel explosion testing standard based on combustion duration, redefining conventional industrial safety metrics. His editorial service on Fire (MDPI) and collaborations with global experts from institutions such as KU Leuven, UGent, and OVGU demonstrate his international impact and leadership. Prof. Wu’s research bridges thermodynamics, digital simulation, and materials sustainability, contributing to the development of safer and greener recycling technologies. His vision integrates advanced data analytics and thermal modeling to mitigate explosion hazards and optimize recycling efficiency. As a thought leader driving the transition toward sustainable energy and industrial safety, Prof. Wu exemplifies excellence in scientific innovation, making him a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Wu, D., Norman, F., Verplaetsen, F., & Van den Bulck, E. (2016). Experimental study on the minimum ignition temperature of coal dust clouds in oxy-fuel combustion atmospheres. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 307, 274–280. Cited by: 75

Wu, D., Huang, X., Norman, F., Verplaetsen, F., Berghmans, J., & Van den Bulck, E. (2015). Experimental investigation on the self-ignition behaviour of coal dust accumulations in oxy-fuel combustion system. Fuel, 160, 245–254. Cited by: 73

Zhao, P., Tan, X., Schmidt, M., Wei, A., Huang, W., Qian, X., & Wu, D. (2020). Minimum explosion concentration of coal dusts in air with small amount of CH₄/H₂/CO under 10-kJ ignition energy conditions. Fuel, 260, 116401. Cited by: 63

Wang, K., Wu, D., Chang, C., Zhang, J., Ouyang, D., & Qian, X. (2024). Charging rate effect on overcharge-induced thermal runaway characteristics and gas venting behaviors for commercial lithium iron phosphate batteries. Journal of Cleaner Production, 434, 139992. Cited by: 60

Wang, S., Yan, Z., Li, X., Li, G., Guo, H., & Wu, D. (2020). The venting explosion process of premixed fuel vapour and air in a half-open vessel: An analysis of the overpressure dynamic process and flame evolution behaviour. Fuel, 268, 117385. Cited by: 48