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

 

 

 

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.

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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

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.

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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.