Andrzej Piotrowicz | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Andrzej Piotrowicz | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Head of the Hydrometallurgy Department at Eco Harpoon Recycling, Poland

Mr. Andrzej Piotrowicz is a highly accomplished metallurgist with advanced academic training from AGH University of Science and Technology, specializing in metallurgy, recycling, and chemical technology. He currently serves as Head of the Hydrometallurgy Department at Eco Harpoon, leading research, process scaling, and team management in advanced recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste. He has extensive industry experience across leading organizations, contributing to both hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical innovations while managing R&D teams and collaborating with international partners. Alongside his industrial work, he is actively involved in academic tutoring, scientific publications, patent preparation, and conference representation, demonstrating strong engagement in both education and research. His expertise is further strengthened by numerous specialized trainings in circular economy, resource recovery, and industrial innovation across Europe. He has contributed to multiple research projects focused on zinc recovery, battery recycling, and sustainable metallurgical processes, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental and technological advancement.

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Mr. Runhui Xiang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Runhui Xiang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Sun Yat-sen University, China.

Runhui Xiang is a Master's student in mechanical engineering at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China. He holds a B.E. degree in robot engineering from Beijing Information Science and Technology University, earned in 2022. Runhui’s research focuses on cable-driven space manipulators and compliance control, contributing innovative solutions to enhance motion stability and position accuracy in advanced robotics systems.

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Education 🎓

Runhui Xiang is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University, Shenzhen, China. Building on his strong foundation in robotics, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Robot Engineering in 2022 from the Beijing Information Science and Technology University, Beijing, China. His academic journey reflects a dedication to advancing technologies in robotics and aerospace engineering, with a focus on innovative solutions for space manipulation and compliance control systems.

Experience 💼

Runhui Xiang is conducting advanced research in cable-driven space manipulators at Sun Yat-sen University, focusing on innovative control systems for precision and adaptability in space environments. He has developed a force–position hybrid drive model that dynamically adjusts force output, enabling the manipulator to maintain motion stability while achieving precise positioning. This breakthrough balances force flexibility and positional accuracy, addressing key challenges in traditional control methods and advancing the field of space robotics.

Research Interests 🔬

Cable-Driven Space Manipulators: Improving position accuracy and motion stability.

Compliance Control: Leveraging force–position hybrid drive modes and admittance models to adapt robotic systems to external environmental changes.

Publication 📚

Compliance Control of a Cable-Driven Space Manipulator Based on Force–Position Hybrid Drive Mode
Journal: Aerospace
Published: 2025-01-19
Contributors: Runhui Xiang, Hejie Xu, Xinliang Li, Xiaojun Zhu, Deshan Meng, Wenfu Xu