Bin Jiang | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bin Jiang | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

Senior Engineer at State Power Investment Corporation Research Institute (SPICRI), China

Bin Jiang is a Senior Engineer at the State Power Investment Corporation R&D Institute (SPICRI), specializing in hydrogen energy safety and infrastructure research. With a robust portfolio including 14 peer-reviewed publications and 14 invention patents, he has made outstanding contributions to high-pressure hydrogen technology. Bin Jiang played a key role in national hydrogen energy initiatives and independently built China’s first high-pressure hydrogen leakage test facility with pressures exceeding 70 MPa. His research underpins critical safety protocols for hydrogen refueling stations and contributes to national energy safety standards.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

Although specific degree information is not provided, Bin Jiang’s achievements strongly indicate an advanced academic background (likely a Master’s or Ph.D.) in engineering disciplines such as:

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Energy Engineering

  • Hydrogen Technology or related fields

Note: This section can be updated upon disclosure of formal educational credentials.

Professional Experience 💼

  • Position: Senior Engineer

  • Institution: State Power Investment Corporation R&D Institute (SPICRI)

  • Experience Highlights:

    • Led 10 national-level research projects, including National Key R&D Programs and Major Special Projects

    • Built and managed China’s first full-scale high-pressure hydrogen leakage testing facility (>70 MPa)

    • Conducted systematic testing on nozzle types and pressure variations to assess hydrogen behavior

    • Contributed to the creation and revision of 3 national group standards

    • Collaborated with Dalian University of Technology and Wuhan University of Technology

    • Completed 2 industry consultancy projects

    • Edited and co-authored technical standards and obtained 2 software copyrights

Research Interests 🔬

  • Primary Fields:

    • Hydrogen Energy

    • Nuclear Energy

  • Specialized Topics:

    • High-pressure hydrogen leakage and diffusion behavior

    • Spontaneous combustion of hydrogen

    • Hydrogen safety engineering

    • Infrastructure design for hydrogen refueling stations

    • Energy systems safety and risk mitigation

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Award Nominated: Best Researcher Award (2025)

  • Recognitions:

    • Selected for leadership roles in national research programs

    • Key contributor to hydrogen safety standardization in China

    • Research cited in high-impact journals (SCI, Scopus)

No individual awards are explicitly listed; however, the quality and scope of contributions reflect national-level recognition and industry impact.

Conclusion🌟

Bin Jiang is a leading figure in hydrogen energy research in China, bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial safety. His work directly supports national energy transformation goals by ensuring that hydrogen technologies are safe, scalable, and well-understood. With groundbreaking achievements such as constructing China’s first full-scale high-pressure hydrogen leakage test facility and publishing significant research, Bin Jiang is a critical contributor to the future of clean energy. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award is a testament to his impactful, innovative, and safety-driven contributions.

Publications 📚

Niu, Y., Jiang, B., … Liang, G. (2025). 🧪 Experimental study on high-pressure hydrogen leakage and diffusion in full-scale hydrogen refueling stations. 🧾 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Omar Bajjou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Omar Bajjou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University Sultan Moulay Slimane, Morocco

Dr. Omar BAJJOU is a researcher and academic specialized in materials science for energy and the environment, with a strong background in nanocomposites, porphyrins, and carbon nanostructures for applications in organic photovoltaics. He is currently a Maître de Conférences Habilité (MCH) at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco. Dr. Bajjou is also an active peer reviewer for international scientific journals and conferences and has authored over 76 scientific publications.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2011–2016: Doctorate in Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Specialization: Materials Science for Energy and Environment
    Thesis: Optical and electronic properties of porphyrin/carbon nanostructure-based nanocomposites for organic photovoltaic applications

  • 2009–2011: Master’s in Physics of Materials and Nanostructures, Faculty of Sciences, Fès

  • 2009: Bachelor’s Degree (Licence) in SMP, Faculty of Sciences, Fès

  • 2005: Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences

Professional Experience 💼

Current Position:

  • Since 2019: Maître de Conférences Habilité (MCH), Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal

Previous Teaching Roles:

  • 2018–2019: Part-time Professor

    • ENSAM Meknès (Courses & Practical Work: Non-destructive Testing Techniques, Thermodynamics, XRF, Heat Transfer)

    • EST Meknès and Faculty of Sciences Meknès

  • 2017–2018:

    • Lecturer in Spectroscopy (Master level), Faculty of Sciences, Fès

    • Teaching in Thermodynamics & Mechanics (TDs)

  • 2015–2017: Final year project supervisor, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz Fès

  • 2015–2016: TP Instructor, Faculty of Sciences, Fès

  • 2014–2016: Physics Tutor, Faculty of Sciences, Fès

Training & Internships:

  • Soldering and NDT Training, Institut de Soudure

  • PV Systems Training, Rabat (2016–2017)

  • International Research Internships:

    • UNISA Laboratory, Johannesburg, South Africa (3 months)

    • Institut des Matériaux Jean Rouxel, Nantes, France (1 month)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Optical and vibrational properties of porphyrins and nanocomposites

  • Organic photovoltaics and optoelectronics

  • Graphene and carbon nanotube-based nanostructures

  • Energy and charge transfer mechanisms in hybrid materials

  • Spectroscopy techniques (Raman, IR, UV-Vis, PL) and advanced material characterization

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Active Reviewer for:

    • N@NO’2017 & N@NO’2018 (International Online Conferences on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology)

    • Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines

    • Heliyon Journal

Skills💻

  • Software: OriginLab, C Programming, Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Audition), Mendeley, EndNote

  • Characterization Techniques:

    • Raman, IR, XPS, UV-Vis, PL, XRF, XRD

    • SEM, TEM, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing

Languages🌍

  • Arabic: Native

  • French: Fluent

  • English: Good proficiency

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Omar Bajjou stands out as a committed and dynamic researcher in the domain of nanomaterials for energy applications, with strong academic involvement and an impressive research publication record. His expertise in spectroscopy and material characterization, coupled with international research exposure and teaching excellence, make him a valuable contributor to the scientific and academic community.

Publications 📚

  • 📄 DFT study on K₂AgSbI₆: Exploring the electronic, optical, and elastic properties of a double perovskite
    🏢 Solid State Communications
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ssc.2025.115947
    👥 Authors: Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou

  • 📄 Theoretical study of the Sb-substitution effect on the optoelectronic properties of Cs₂AgBiBr₆ double perovskite
    🏢 Results in Chemistry
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.rechem.2025.102025
    👥 Authors: Lhouceine Moulaoui, Abdelhafid Najim, Marouane Archi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Youssef Lachtioui, Khalid Rahmani, Bouzid Manaut

  • 📄 Investigation of lead-free halide K₂AgSbBr₆ double perovskite’s structural, electronic, and optical properties using DFT functionals
    🏢 Chemical Physics Impact
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100656
    👥 Authors: Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Mohamed Karouchi, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani, Youssef Lachtioui

  • 📄 Impact of Calcium Doping on the Electronic and Optical Characteristics of Strontium Hydride (SrH₂): A DFT Study
    🏢 Atoms
    🔗 DOI: 10.3390/atoms12110055
    👥 Authors: Hamza Errahoui, Mohamed Karouchi, Abdelkebir Ejjabli, Aymane El Haji, Abdelmounaim Laassouli, Omar Ait El Alia, Salah Chaji, Youssef Lachtioui, Omar Bajjou

  • 📄 High-efficiency numerical modeling of rGO/P3HT solar cells using SCAPS-1D
    🏢 Journal of Optics
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12596-024-02112-5
    👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Lhouceine Moulaoui, Anass Bakour, Omar Bajjou, Khalid Rahmani

  • 📄 A fundamental study on the electronic and optical properties of graphene oxide under an external electric field
    🏢 Modern Physics Letters B
    🔗 DOI: 10.1142/S0217984924500325
    👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Mustapha Boulghallat, Khalid Rahmani

  • 📄 Numerical computing of CdTe-based solar cells with graphene oxide buffer layers using SCAPS-1D software
    🏢 Indian Journal of Physics
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12648-023-02774-0
    👥 Authors: A. Najim, O. Bajjou, A. Bakour, L. Moulaoui, K. Rahmani

  • 📄 Electronic and optical properties of SWCNTs and spin-orbit coupling effect on their electronic structures: First-principle computing
    🏢 Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.elspec.2023.147321
    👥 Authors: Abdelhafid Najim, Omar Bajjou, Anass Bakour, Khalid Rahmani

  • 📄 Improvement of intersubband absorption in asymmetric quantum wells based on GaN/AlInN
    🏢 Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2022.115168
    👥 Authors: Lhoucine Moudou, Mohamed Al-Hattab, Omar Bajjou, Mustafa Boulghallat, Mohammed Khenfouch, Khalid Rahmani

  • 📄 First-principles study on electronic and optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotube under an external electric field
    🏢 Journal of Molecular Modeling
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-022-05090-2
    👥 Authors: Omar Bajjou, Abdelhafid Najim, Khalid Rahmani, Mohammed Khenfouch

 

 

 

 

Amina Chahtou | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amina Chahtou | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at Renewable Energy Development Center, Algeria

Dr. Amina Chahtou is an Associate Professor and renewable energy researcher at the Renewable Energy Development Center (CDER) in Algeria. She holds a Ph.D. in Advanced Materials Science and Technology from Hirosaki University, Japan, and a Master’s degree in Materials and Photovoltaic Science from USTMB, Algeria. Her research focuses on solar energy, photovoltaic performance, material optimization, and advanced reduction processes for metals like aluminum and titanium. With international academic and research experience, she has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and actively promotes sustainability through initiatives like WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy).

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Advanced Materials Science and Technology
    Graduate School of Science and Technology, Hirosaki University, Japan
    Thesis: “Optimization of heating-temperature on carbothermal reduction of alumina for production of aluminum” (2018)

  • Master’s Degree in Materials and Photovoltaic Science
    University of Sciences and Technology Mohamed Boudiaf (USTMB), Algeria (2012–2014)
    Distinction: Excellent – Ranked 1st out of over 100 students

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physics Applied to Natural and Life Sciences
    University of Sciences and Technology Mohamed Boudiaf (USTMB), Algeria (2009–2012)
    Distinction: Excellent – Ranked 2nd out of over 50 students

  • Baccalaureate (Physics Option)
    Algeria (June 2012) – With honors

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor / Permanent Researcher
    Renewable Energy Development Center (CDER), Algeria (Feb 2020–present)

  • Physics and Biophysics Lecturer
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Algiers (Oct 2024–present)

  • WiSER Pioneer Member
    Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi – Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (Jan 2022–present)

  • Lecturer (Mathematics, Electricity, Mechanics)
    USTMB (Oct 2018–Jan 2020)

  • Assistant Researcher
    Advanced Materials for Science and Technology, NJRISE, Japan (Oct 2015–2018)

  • Research Member
    Solar Sahara Breeder Project (Japan–Algeria) (2012–2015)

  • Research Assistant
    Lab of Electronic Microscopy and Materials Science, Algeria (2012–2014)

  • High School Physics Teacher
    Algeria (Dec 2014–June 2015)

  • R&D Intern
    SONALGAZ & Military Hospital, Oran (2010–2012)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Solar energy and photovoltaic systems

  • Materials for renewable energy (solar-grade silicon, aluminum, titanium)

  • Carbothermal reduction processes

  • Environmental influence on PV module performance

  • Machine learning applications in energy systems

  • Nanomaterials and surface analysis (AFM, XRD, SEM)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Top Rank Student – 1st in Master’s Program (USTMB)

  • Top Rank Student – 2nd in Bachelor’s Program (USTMB)

  • Certificates Obtained:

    • XRD Training (Regaku Japan, 2015)

    • PV Panel Installation (CDER, 2020)

    • Project Management & Patent Treatment (2021)

    • ISO 17025 / ISO 9001 (2021)

    • Cisco Networking: CCNA Exploration (2019)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Amina Chahtou is a dedicated materials scientist and renewable energy expert with deep experience in solar energy technologies, photovoltaic performance analysis, and advanced material processing. With international education and research experience in Japan and Algeria, and a growing publication record, she contributes significantly to the sustainable energy sector. Her multidisciplinary expertise and involvement in women-in-science initiatives position her as a prominent researcher advancing green technologies in North Africa and beyond.

Publications 📚

  1. 🌍 Techno-economic of Solar-powered Desalination for Green Hydrogen Production: Insights from Algeria with Global Implications
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (April 2025)
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.03.306
    👥 Amina Chahtou, Brahim Taoussi

  2. ⚡ Performance Degradation, Failures, and a New Strategy for Enhancing Efficiency: Selecting Optimal Polycrystalline Silicon PV Modules for Different Cities in Northern Algeria
    Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (Dec 2024)
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11668-024-02083-6
    👥 Amina Chahtou, El Amin Kouadri Boudjelthia, Nesreddine Belhaouas

  3. ♨️ Optimization of Heating-Temperature on Carbothermal Reduction of Alumina for Production of Aluminum
    International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics (Apr 2018)
    🔗 DOI: 10.15406/ijbsbe.2018.04.00099
    👥 Amina Chahtou

  4. ⚙️ Development of Real-time Weight Monitoring System for the Carbothermic Reduction Process of Silica
    Materials Transactions (2016)
    🔗 DOI: 10.2320/matertrans.M2016163
    👥 R. Benioub, A. Boucetta, A. Chahtou, S.M. Heddadj, M. Adnane, Y. Furuya, K. Itaka

  5. 🧪 Optimization of the Granulation Binders of High-Purity Carbothermic Reduction for Solar-grade Silicon
    Materials Transactions (2016)
    🔗 DOI: 10.2320/matertrans.M2016218
    👥 A. Boucetta, R. Benioub, A. Chahtou, S.M. Heddadj, T. Ogasawara, Y. Furuya, S. Hamzaoui, K. Itaka

  6. 🔍 Visual Degradation of PV Modules After 30 Years of Exposure in Algeria
    In Artificial Intelligence and Renewables Towards an Energy Transition (2021)
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-63846-7_78
    👥 Amina Chahtou

  7. 🔬 Study of Carbothermal Reduction of Silica, Alumina and Titania Under Argon Gas
    In ICREEC 2019 Proceedings (2020)
    🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-5444-5_37
    👥 Amina Chahtou

  8. 🌞 Study of STC Performance Outdoor for PV Modules Under Different Irradiation at Temperature of 25°C
    International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Renewable Energetic Systems
    📍 Tipaza, Algeria – (Dec 2020)
    👥 Amina Chahtou

 

 

 

Rabin Paul | Solar Cells Development | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Rabin Paul | Solar Cells Development | Young Scientist Award

Research scholar at National Institute of Technology, India

Rabin Paul is a dedicated researcher in optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, and photovoltaics, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar, India. His research focuses on the design and simulation of high-efficiency solar cells, including CZTS, CZTSe, and perovskite-based technologies. With a strong background in device modeling, VLSI design, and nanotechnology, he has contributed significantly to his field through multiple publications, international collaborations, and conference presentations.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – National Institute of Technology, Silchar (2020-2024)
    • Research: Design and Simulation Modelling of High-Efficiency CZTS, CZTSe, and Perovskite Solar Cells (CGPI 9.0)
  • M.Tech in Electronics Design and Technology – Tezpur University (2018-2020)
    • Research: Driver’s Drowsiness Detection System Using Two-Electrode ECG (CGPI 8.0)
  • B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering – Assam Engineering College, Guwahati (2013-2017)
    • Research: Automatic Food Delivery System for Fisheries Using Arduino and Bluetooth Control (63.33%)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Student Vice-Chair, IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS), NIT Silchar (2021-Present)
  • Conference Organizer
    • Student Organizing Vice-Chair, 4th Springer International Conference on Micro/Nanoelectronics Devices, Circuits, and Systems (MNDCS-2024)
    • Student Organizing Co-Chair, MNDCS-2023
    • Volunteer & Organizer, MNDCS-2022, MNDCS-2021
  • Workshop Participation & Training
    • Solar Cell Fabrication Workshop – IIEST Shibpur (2019)
    • IEEE EDS Summer Schools (2021, 2022)
    • IEEE Distinguished Lectures and Mini-Colloquiums on Nanoelectronics, GaN Technology, and Semiconductor Devices for 5G

Research Interests 🔬

  • Photovoltaics and Solar Cell Technology
    • Second and third-generation solar cells (CZTS, CZTSe, Perovskite)
    • Nano-wire (co-axial) solar cells for micro/nanoelectronics
  • Nanoelectronics & Optoelectronics
    • Modeling & Simulation of Wide Bandgap (WBG) and Ultra-Wide Bandgap (UWBG) Materials
    • Development of AlGaN/GaN & InGaN/GaN LEDs for High-Efficiency Applications
  • VLSI Design & Technology

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Student Vice-Chair, IEEE EDS, NIT Silchar (Since 2021)
  • Recognized Research Collaborator
    • Prof. Hieu Pham Trung Nguyen (Texas Tech University, USA)
    • Nour El Islam Boukortt (University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain)
    • P. Susthitha Menon (Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics, Malaysia)

Conclusion🌟

Rabin Paul is an emerging researcher in the field of optoelectronics, photovoltaics, and nanoelectronics, with a strong academic background, international collaborations, and multiple publications in reputable journals. His expertise in solar cell modeling, VLSI design, and semiconductor device engineering positions him as a promising contributor to the advancement of next-generation energy-efficient technologies. With active participation in IEEE EDS leadership roles and international conferences, he is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration in his field.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Rabin Paul, Shweta Shukla, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar, Hieu P. T. Nguyen
📝 “Design and Performance Analysis of Novel Perovskite/CZTSe Hybrid Solar Cell for High Efficiency”
📖 Solar Energy (Elsevier), 🗓️ 26th Nov 2024, 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2024.113146
📈 Impact Factor: 6.0 (2024) | 🏆 Q1 | 🔬 SCI

2️⃣ R. Paul
📝 “Investigation of Novel n-Doped a-Si/CZTSe Ultrathin-Film Solar Cell for Enhanced Performance”
📖 IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 📅 Vol. 70, No. 9, Sept. 2023, 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/TED.2023.3295339
📈 Impact Factor: 2.917 | 🏆 Q1 | 🔬 SCI

3️⃣ Nour El I Boukortt, Rabin Paul
📝 “Electrical and Optical Investigation of 2T–Perovskite/uCIGS Tandem Solar Cells with ~ 30% Efficiency”
📖 IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices, 📅 Vol. 69, Issue 7, 17th May 2022, 🔗 DOI: 10.1109/TED.2022.3176591
📈 Impact Factor: 2.917 | 🏆 Q1 | 🔬 SCI

4️⃣ Rabin Paul
📝 “Recent Progress in CZTS (CuZnSn Sulfide) Thin-Film Solar Cells: A Review”
📖 Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), 🗓️ 9th Jan 2024, 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s10854-024-11983-0
📈 Impact Factor: 2.8 | 🏆 Q2 | 🔬 SCI

5️⃣ Rabin Paul
📝 “Modelling and Simulation of CZTS Thin-Film Solar Cell for Efficiency Enhancement”
📖 Journal of Electronic Materials (Springer), 📅 Vol. 51, Issue 5, 14th Jan 2022, 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11664-022-09449-2
📈 Impact Factor: 2.2 | 🏆 Q2 | 🔬 SCI

6️⃣ Shweta Shukla, Rabin Paul, T. R. Lenka
📝 “A Comparative Investigation of Lead-Based and Lead-Free MAXI3 Perovskite Solar Cells with Various ETLs by Using SCAPS-1D”
📖 Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 🗓️ Dec 2024
📈 Impact Factor: 0.5 (2023) | 🏆 Q4 | 🔬 SCIE

1️⃣ R. Paul
📝 “Design and Analysis of High-Efficiency Eco-Friendly Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cell with TiO₂ and C₆₀ Electron Transport Layers”
📅 5th IEEE International Conference on Devices for Integrated Circuits (DevIC 2023), 📍 Kalyani, India, 7-8 Apr 2023
📡 Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus

2️⃣ N. E. I. Boukortt, R. Paul
📝 “Photo-Generation Losses from Interface Trap Density in Passivated Ultrathin CIGS Solar Cell”
📅 IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 📍 Brussels, Belgium, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/IECON49645.2022.9968670
📡 Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus

3️⃣ Rabin Paul, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar
📝 “Performance Improvement of CZTSSe Solar Cell by Using Mg-Doped ZnO as Window Layer”
📅 2021 IEEE 18th India Council International Conference (INDICON), 📍 19-21 Dec 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1109/INDICON52576.2021.9691716
📡 Indexed in IEEE Xplore | Scopus

1️⃣ Rabin Paul, Samadrita Das, G. Purnachandra Rao, Trupti Ranjan Lenka, Fazal Ahmed Talukdar, Susanta Kumar Tripathy
📝 “An n-Doped a-Si/CZTSe Ultra-Thin-Film Solar Cell Device for Energy Harvesting”
🇩🇪 German Innovation Patent, 📅 No. 202022102674.2, 📆 Filed: 16th May 2022, ✅ Granted: 2nd June 2022

2️⃣ Samadrita Das, Rabin Paul, G. Purnachandra Rao, Trupti Ranjan Lenka, Fazal Ahmed Talukdar, Ravi Teja Velpula, Hieu Pham Trung Nguyen
📝 “A Device for Designing Hafnium (IV) Oxide (HfO₂)/Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂) Encapsulation-Based III-Nitride Multi-Quantum Well Nanowire White-LED”
🇿🇦 South African Patent, 📅 App. No. 2022/12105, 📆 Filed: 7th Nov 2022, ✅ Registered: 31st May 2023

3️⃣ Rabin Paul, Shweta Shukla, T. R. Lenka, F. A. Talukdar, Hieu P. T. Nguyen
📝 “Numerical 3D Modeling and Analysis of Novel CZTS/CdS/ZnO Co-Axial Nanowire Solar Cell for Enhanced Performance”
🇮🇳 Indian Patent, 📆 2024 (Filed)

 

 

 

 

Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

Professor at UAE University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Mohamed Younes El-Saghir Selim is a full-time Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). With over 27 years of experience at UAEU, he has significantly contributed to the fields of combustion, alternative fuels, and engine performance. He has been recognized among the top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University in recent years.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 1992
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1989
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1985

Professional Experience 💼

  • Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2013–Present)
  • Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2001–2013)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (1997–2001)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University (1992–1997)
  • Consultant, HVAC and piping design projects in Dubai and Egypt
  • Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, UAEU (2017–2023)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Alternative fuels and their impact on engine performance
  • Combustion and emission control
  • Hydrogen and biofuels in internal combustion engines
  • Noise emission regulations and environmental sustainability

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Listed among the Top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University
  • UAE University College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Community Services (2007)
  • Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Merit Scholarship Award (1995)

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Selim is a distinguished researcher and educator in mechanical engineering, specializing in alternative fuels and combustion. His contributions to academia, industry, and environmental sustainability have been widely recognized through numerous awards, publications, and leadership roles.

Publications 📚

📄 Articles

🔥 Impact of Intake Air Pressure and Temperature on Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit in a Spark-Ignition Engine Using Hydrogen-Gasoline Blends
👨‍🔬 S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
📚 Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🆓 Open Access

⚡ Influence of Alcohol Blend Fuels on Performance and Noise Emission in Spark Ignition Engine
👨‍🔬 A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, F.A. Solangi, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🆓 Open Access

🚜 Combustion and Engine Roughness of Water − Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions in Diesel Engine
👨‍🔬 I. Ayad, M.Y. Selim, M.T. Ghannam
📚 Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2025
🔍 Citations: 0

🔥 Influence of Ethanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen and Methanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen Blends on the Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit of a Lean-Burn Spark Ignition Engine
👨‍🔬 S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
📚 Fuel, 2024
🔍 Citations: 7

🆓 Open Access

🚗 Experimental Study of Particulate Matter Emission for a Diesel Engine Fueled with Nanoparticles and Biofuel/Diesel Blends
👨‍🔬 A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 9

🆓 Open Access

💨 Utilization of Hydrogen and Methane as Energy Carriers with Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Sustainable Diesel Engines
👨‍🔬 M. Sekar, M.Y. Selim, H.E. Saleh, M. Elgendi
📚 Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024
🔍 Citations: 2

🆓 Open Access

📝 Review Articles

📖 A Review on Slurry-Based Fuels for Engines and Furnaces: Preparation, Stability, Emission Characteristics, and Applications
👨‍🔬 M.F. Siddique, M.Y. Selim, M. Elgendi, M.T. Ghannam
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 8

🆓 Open Access

🔬 Technical Papers

🛢 Viscoelastic Performance Evaluation of Petrol Oil and Different Macromolecule Materials
👨‍🔬 M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
🔍 Citations: 1

🆓 Open Access

🚀 Combustion of Date Stone and Jojoba Solid Waste in a Hybrid Rocket-like Combustion Chamber
👨‍🔬 S.B. Alsaidi, J. Huh, M.Y. Selim
📚 Aerospace, 2024
🔍 Citations: 1

🆓 Open Access

💧 Experimental Stability Investigation of Different Water-in-Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions
👨‍🔬 I. Ayad, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
📚 Fuel, 2024
🔍 Citations: 4

Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xinzhou Qi | ESG | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral fellow at Guotaijunan, China

Xinzhou Qi is a Ph.D. Candidate in Business Management at Fudan University, Shanghai, China, with a focus on sustainable business practices, innovation, and enterprise transformation. He is actively involved in research related to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), carbon emissions, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Xinzhou’s academic background and professional experiences reflect a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges of sustainable development, particularly in business contexts.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • 2020 – Present: Ph.D. in Business Management (Expected 2024), Fudan University, Shanghai, China
    • Supervisor: Professor Zhong Ning
  • 2023: Joint Doctoral Research Scholar, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
    • Supervisor: Professor Eric Li
  • 2018 – 2020: Master of Finance, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
    • Supervisor: Professor Chiwei Su
  • 2013 – 2017: Bachelor of Science in Information and Computing Sciences, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao, China
    • GPA: 4.9/5.0

Professional Experience 💼

  • 2022 – Present: Research Assistant, China National Key R&D Plan “Culture, Technology and Modern Service Industry” (No. 2022YFF0903400)
  • 2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019063)
  • 2020 – 2021: Research Assistant, Business Plan and Growth Strategy of Angkor Airlines in Cambodia (No. WAH1019116)
  • 2018 – 2019: Research Assistant, Shanghai Soft Science Research Program “Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan” (No. WBH1019033)

Research Interests 🔬

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies
  • Carbon emissions reduction
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Enterprise transformation
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • 2021-2022: University Scholarship, Fudan University
  • 2021-2022: Outstanding Student Award, Fudan University
  • 2020-2021: Excellent Teaching Assistant Award, Fudan University
  • 2017: Outstanding Student Award, Shandong, China
  • 2014-2015: Second Place in China Undergraduate Mathematical Contest in Modeling, Shandong, China

Teaching Assistant Experience

  • 2021-2022:
    • Crisis Management (Executive MBA, University of Lethbridge)
    • Strategic Management (MBA, Fudan University)
    • Agile Marketing and Growth Strategies (MBA, Fudan University)
    • Brand Building & Integrated Marketing (MBA, Ogivy & NCCU)
  • 2020-2021:
    • Sinology and Leadership (MBA, National Chengchi University)
    • Business Model (MBA, Fudan University)

Conclusion🌟

Xinzhou Qi’s academic and professional work bridges the fields of business management, sustainability, and innovation. His research emphasizes the importance of responsible business practices in light of global challenges like climate change, ESG performance, and economic policy uncertainty. With experience as a research assistant and teaching assistant, along with his scholarly contributions, Xinzhou is poised to continue making significant contributions to the academic community and the field of sustainable business management.

Publications 📚

📄 Navigating the tides of uncertainty: exploring the complex relationship between global economic policy and crude oil transportation
Qi, X., Zhang, W., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Ning, Z.
Maritime Economics and Logistics, 2024, 26(4), pp. 612–629
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📄 Bridging the valley of death: examining university science parks’ influence on revenue generation
Qi, X.-Z., Li, E.P.H., Wei, Z., Ning, Z.
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research, 2024, 30(5), pp. 1093–1121
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📄 Do the benefits outweigh the disadvantages? Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in renewable energy
Qin, M., Hu, W., Qi, X., Chang, T.
Energy Economics, 2024, 131, 107403
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📄 An applied framework to assess sustainability awareness and corporate misconduct considering just transition
Qi, X., Sun, L., Hu, Z., Li, E., Ning, Z.
Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2023, 103, 107261
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📄 Study on international carbon emission quota allocation of shipping industry-based on fairness and efficiency
Hu, Z., Huang, Y., Sun, L., Qi, X., Pan, X.
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023, 10, 1269643
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📄 Is economic policy uncertainty an excuse for corporate fraud?
Ning, Z., Qi, X.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2182809
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📄 Incubator role of foreign venture capital: evidence from overseas listing of enterprises
Qi, X., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2023, 36(2), 2142637
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📄 Economic policy uncertainty, investor sentiment and financial stability—an empirical study based on the time varying parameter-vector autoregression model
Qi, X.-Z., Ning, Z., Qin, M.
Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination, 2022, 17(3), pp. 779–799
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📄 Should gold be stored in chaotic eras?
Qin, M., Su, C.-W., Qi, X.-Z., Hao, L.-N.
Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 2020, 33(1), pp. 224–242
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📄 Financial stability or instability? Impact from Chinese consumer confidence
Liu, S.-Q., Qi, X.-Z., Qin, M., Su, C.-W.
Romanian Journal of Economic Forecasting, 2019, 22(4), pp. 25–43
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Emad Kazemzadeh | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Emad Kazemzadeh | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

🌍 Economist | 📚 Educator | 🔬 Researcher
Emad Kazemzadeh is a passionate economist specializing in energy and environmental issues. With a solid academic background and extensive teaching and research experience, he focuses on understanding the interplay between economic activities and ecological impacts. He is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices through rigorous research and education.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Emad Kazemzadeh holds a Post-Doctoral position in Energy Economics from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2022-2023) and a Ph.D. in Economics focusing on Energy-International from the same institution (2016-2022). He completed a research course at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and holds an M.Sc. in Economics from Sistan and Baluchestan University (2012) and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Farhangian (2008).

💼 Professional Experience :

Emad has a robust teaching background, currently instructing B.Sc. courses at Ferdowsi University, including Microeconomics and Principles of Economics. His previous experience includes teaching Macroeconomics and Microeconomics at Payam-e-Noor University. He has also served as a research assistant for several esteemed professors in the field of economics. Emad has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to topics like ecological footprints, energy consumption, and the effects of economic complexity on environmental issues.

📚 Research Interests : 

His research interests span Energy Economics, Environmental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, International Economics, Econometrics, and Development Economics.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Assessing influential factors for ecological footprints: A complex solution approach. Journal of Cleaner Production, 137574. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137574.
  2. Kazemzadeh, E., Lotfalipour, M. R., Shirazi, M., & Sargolzaie, A. (2023). Heterogeneous effects of energy consumption structure on ecological footprint. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(19), 55884-55904. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-26118-x.
  3. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Exploring necessary and sufficient conditions for carbon emission intensity: A comparative analysis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(38). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-29260-8.
  4. Koengkan, M., Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., & Tash, M. N. S. (2023). Heterogeneous impact of eco-innovation on premature deaths resulting from indoor and outdoor air pollution: Empirical evidence from EU29 countries. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(1), 2298-2314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22423-z.
  5. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Radulescu, M., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). The heterogeneous impact of environmental policy stringency on premature indoor and outdoor deaths from air pollution in the G7 countries: Do economic complexity and green innovation matter? Atmospheric Pollution Research, 14(2), 101664. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2023.101664.
  6. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Salehnia, N., Koengkan, M., Shirazi, M., & Osmani, F. (2022). Factors driving CO₂ emissions: The role of energy transition and brain drain. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02780-y.
  7. Kazemzadeh, E., Koengkan, M., & Fuinhas, J. A. (2022). Effect of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on PM2.5 emissions in 29 European countries. Sustainability, 14(4), 2188. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042188.
  8. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Osmani, F. (2022). The heterogeneous effect of economic complexity and export quality on the ecological footprint: A two-step club convergence and panel quantile regression approach. Sustainability, 14(18), 11153. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141811153.
  9. Kazemzadeh, E., Koengkan, M., & Fuinhas, J. A. (2022). Effect of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on PM2.5 emissions in 29 European countries. Sustainability, 14(4), 2188. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14042188.
  10. Kazemzadeh, E., Fuinhas, J. A., Shirazi, M., Koengkan, M., & Silva, N. (2023). Does economic complexity increase energy intensity? Energy Efficiency, 16(4), 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-023-10104-w.
  11. Salari, T. E., Roumiani, A., & Kazemzadeh, E. (2021). Globalization, renewable energy consumption, and agricultural production impacts on ecological footprint in emerging countries: Using quantile regression approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(36), 49627-49641. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-14204-x.
  12. Koengkan, M., Fuinhas, J. A., Kazemzadeh, E., Alavijeh, N. K., & de Araujo, S. J. (2022). The impact of renewable energy policies on deaths from outdoor and indoor air pollution: Empirical evidence from Latin American and Caribbean countries. Energy, 245, 123209. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.123209.
  13. Koengkan, M., Fuinhas, J. A., Osmani, F., Kazemzadeh, E., Auza, A., Alavijeh, N. K., & Teixeira, M. (2022). Do financial and fiscal incentive policies increase the energy efficiency ratings in residential properties? Empirical evidence from Portugal. Energy, 241, 122895. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122895.
  14. Silva, N., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., & Kazemzadeh, E. (2023). What are the causal conditions that lead to high or low environmental performance? A worldwide assessment. Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 107342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2023.107342.
  15. Silva, N., Fuinhas, J. A., Koengkan, M., Kazemzadeh, E., & Kaymaz, V. (2023). Renewable energy deployment in Europe: Do politics matter? Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1-34. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-03839-0.

 

 

 

 

Gonzalo Pérez Serrano | Artificial photosynthesis | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Gonzalo Pérez Serrano | Artificial photosynthesis | Young Scientist Award

PhD at IMDEA Nanociencia, Spain

Gonzalo Pérez Serrano is an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in Spain, specializing in ultrafast phenomena at the nanoscale. He holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. His research focuses on artificial photosynthesis, specifically the design of structural modulators for photosystems, where he studies the impact of protein dynamics on chromophore function.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Gonzalo Pérez Serrano completed his undergraduate degree in Biology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2022. During his studies, he gained valuable experience at the Veterinary Health Surveillance Centre (VISAVET), specializing in molecular techniques such as genetic material extraction and purification, molecular diagnosis, and data analysis. His Bachelor’s thesis focused on the molecular detection of Rickettsia bacteria in ticks from wild animals in the Madrid region. After completing his Bachelor’s, Gonzalo pursued a Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2022-2023), where he conducted his Master’s thesis on the design of artificial photosystems, under the supervision of Dr. Sara Hernández Mejías at IMDEA Nanoscience.

💼 Professional Experience :

Following the completion of his Master’s, Gonzalo Pérez Serrano was appointed as an Assistant Researcher at IMDEA Nanoscience in October 2023. He has been involved in various significant research projects, including a project funded by the LaCaixa Foundation focused on photochemical energy conversion using biohybrids with proteins and nanoclusters, and another research grant from the BBVA Foundation on optimized photochemical conversion. His work spans artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology, contributing to a deeper understanding of the mechanistic role of protein dynamics in chromophore function. Prior to his current position, he gained practical research experience as a trainee student at IMDEA Nanoscience while completing both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

📚 Research Interests : 

Gonzalo’s research interests are centered on the fields of artificial photosynthesis, light energy conversion, and nanotechnology. He focuses on the study of protein engineering and physical chemistry, with a particular emphasis on pump-probe spectroscopy. His work aims to advance our understanding of how proteins and chromophores interact to enhance light-harvesting efficiency. He is passionate about using cutting-edge techniques in nanoscience to develop sustainable and efficient systems for energy conversion. 🌱🔬💡

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Serrano, G. P., Echavarría, C. F., & Mejias, S. H. (2024). Development of artificial photosystems based on designed proteins for mechanistic insights into photosynthesis. Protein Science, 33(10). https://doi.org/10.1002/pro.5164