We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Xu Wanghuai for being selected as one of the six awardees of the Young Innovative Researcher Award (YIRA) by the University! The YIRA is a highly regarded university-level award that honors young faculty members who have demonstrated originality, contributed to technological advancement, and propelled transformational innovation into solutions addressing global challenges through their research. Professor Xu's research work on "Developing a charge path-modulated wave energy generator with high efficiency and power density" has demonstrated a remarkable dedication to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact on society.