On September 7, 2025, the award ceremony for the 11th Nagamori Awards, hosted by the Nagamori Foundation, was grandly held at the Hotel Okura Kyoto in Japan. Nearly 200 attendees, including Nagamori Awards winners, research grant recipients, internationally renowned scholars, and members of the Nagamori Foundation, were present at the ceremony. Professor Hua Wei from theSchool of Electrical Engineering was honored with the 2025 11th Nagamori Awards in recognition of his outstanding research in the field of Design and Analysis of Novel Electrical Machines. Professor Hua Wei delivered an academic report titled "Static Sealed High-Temperature Superconducting Generator for Offshore Wind Power with Stator-Excitation," sharing his latest research findings.
The Nagamori Awards, a prestigious international academic prize in the field of electromechanical systems, were established in 2015 by the Nagamori Foundation, which was founded by the world-leading electrical machine manufacturer Nidec Corporation. The awards aim to recognize young and mid-career researchers who have made breakthrough achievements in areas such as electrical machines, power electronics, and robotics. It is reported that the award information will also be published simultaneously in three flagship magazines of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, and IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine.
Professor Hua Wei is a Chief Professor, Jiangsu Distinguished Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor at Southeast University. He has received funding from the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars and the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars. He has been selected for the Ministry of Education's Chang Jiang Scholars Program (Young Scholar), the Ministry of Science and Technology's Young and Middle-aged Leading Scientists, Engineers and Innovators, and the National Ten Thousand Talent Program's Leading Talents in Technological Innovation. His research focuses on electric drive systems for electric vehicles, servo electrical machines, high-speed electrical machines, superconducting power generation systems, etc., closely aligned with major national and industrial demands to conduct cutting-edge research. He has led projects such as the National Key R&D Program of China (as Chief Scientist), Key Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and the Basic Strengthening 173 Project. He has been honored with awards including the Second Prize of the National Technology Invention Award, the First Prize of the Natural Science Award of the Ministry of Education, the First Prize of the Technology Invention Award of the Ministry of Education, the First Prize of the Jiangsu Province Science and Technology Award, the First Prize of the China Machinery Industry Science and Technology Award, and the China Patent Excellence Award.
Professor Hua Wei's receipt of the Nagamori Award not only marks a significant milestone in his personal academic career, but also serves as a testament to the outstanding achievements of the School of Electrical Engineering at Southeast University in cultivating high-caliber talent and fostering a robust ecosystem for scientific research and innovation. Guided by the university motto "Striving for Perfection," the school remains committed to its mission of advancing disciplinary development and nurturing top-tier professionals. It will continue to empower more young scholars to showcase China's wisdom and innovative prowess on the global stage.
Contribution: Wang Qingsong
Preliminary Review: Wu Xi
Final Review: Gu Wei
