Satya Prakash Padhee | Hydrogen Storage | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Satya Prakash Padhee | Hydrogen Storage | Young Scientist Award

Post-Doc fellow at Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea

Dr. Satya Prakash Padhee is an early-career materials scientist and metallurgist specializing in hydrogen storage materials. With a strong foundation in minerals, metallurgical, and materials engineering, he has contributed significantly to sustainable energy technologies, particularly the synthesis and optimization of TiFe-based alloys for hydrogen storage. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), working on hydrogen storage alloys and their thermodynamic and kinetic optimization.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Minerals, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
    Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (2022)

    • Specialization: Hydrogen Storage Materials

    • Thesis: Electro-deoxidation process for producing FeTi from low-grade ilmenite

    • Supervisor: Dr. Soobhankar Pati

  • M.Tech in Minerals, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
    Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar (2015)

    • Specialization: Solvent Extraction

    • CGPA: 8.7

    • Thesis: Extraction of Ruthenium from high-level liquid waste using ionic liquids

  • B.E. in Mechanical (Manufacturing) Engineering
    Annamalai University, Chidambaram (2013)

    • Specialization: Non-Destructive Testing

    • CGPA: 8.2

    • Thesis: Fatigue life prediction of ZE41A cast magnesium alloy using acoustic emission

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul
    (Aug 2022 – Present)

    • Focus on synthesis and development of TiFe-based hydrogen storage alloys

    • Expertise in alloy design, purity control, and thermal treatment

  • Senior Research Fellow
    Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar
    (Dec 2021 – Aug 2022)

    • Designed and fabricated a piezoelectric testing machine

    • Analyzed current-voltage behavior of polymer-based piezoelectrics under load

Research Interests 🔬

  • Room-temperature hydrogen storage materials

  • Fuel cells and renewable energy storage

  • First-principles (DFT-based) calculations using VASP

  • Solvent extraction and electrochemical processes

  • Lithium-ion battery recycling and materials recovery

  • Electrodeposition and corrosion-resistant coatings

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • MHRD Scholarships for both Ph.D. and M.Tech programs at IIT Bhubaneswar

  • Top 100 Rank in GATE 2013 (Production and Industrial Engineering)

Technical Skills & Tools🧰

  • Alloy synthesis, PCT apparatus fabrication, SEM, XRD, BET, TGA-DSC, AAS, UV spectroscopy

  • Molten salt electro-deoxidation for metal extraction

  • Hydrogen charging-discharging tests

  • Electrodeposition and corrosion testing for fuel cell applications

  • First-principles simulations (VASP), Rietveld analysis

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

At IIT Bhubaneswar (as a Teaching Assistant):

  • Undergraduate Labs & Courses: Materials Thermodynamics, Intro to Materials Science

  • Postgraduate Courses: Advanced Thermodynamics & Kinetics, Physical Metallurgy, Materials Characterization, Electrochemical Engineering, Simulation & Modeling

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Satya Prakash Padhee is a promising young researcher whose work bridges fundamental materials science and applied clean energy technologies. His specialization in hydrogen storage alloys, hands-on engineering of testing apparatuses, and expertise in simulation and electrochemistry make him an ideal candidate for prestigious research awards and academic appointments in the field of sustainable materials and energy systems.

Publications 📚

📘 1. Optimizing Hydrogen Storage in TiFe–V Alloys: Influence of Sample Purity and Heat Treatment
📅 June 2025
📚 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.05.232
✍️ Authors: Satya Prakash Padhee, Kouji Sakaki, Vivek Shukla, Kyubin Hwang, Young Whan Cho, Young-Su Lee

📘 2. Optimizing Hydrogen Storage Pathways in Ti-Al Alloys through Controlled Oxygen Addition
📅 2024
📚 International Journal of Energy Research
🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2216181
✍️ Authors: Vivek Shukla, S.J. Han, T. Ha, Satya Prakash Padhee, J.-Y. Suh, Y.W. Cho, Y.-S. Lee

📘 3. Role of Mn-substitution towards the Enhanced Hydrogen Storage Performance in FeTi
📅 2022
📚 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.01.032
✍️ Authors: Satya Prakash Padhee, A. Roy, S. Pati

📘 4. Electro-deoxidation Process for Producing FeTi from Low-Grade Ilmenite: Tailoring Precursor Composition for Hydrogen Storage
📅 2021
📚 Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s40831-021-00412-9
✍️ Authors: Satya Prakash Padhee, U.K. Chanda, R. Singh, A. Roy, B. Mishra, S. Pati

📘 5. Mechanistic Insights into Efficient Reversible Hydrogen Storage in Ferrotitanium
📅 2021
📚 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.09.221
✍️ Authors: Satya Prakash Padhee, A. Roy, S. Pati

📘 6. Electrodeposited Ni–Mo–Cr–P Coatings for AISI 1020 Steel Bipolar Plates
📅 2020
📚 International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2020.06.014
✍️ Authors: U.K. Chanda, Satya Prakash Padhee, A.K. Pandey, S. Roy, S. Pati

📘 7. Effect of Cr Content on the Corrosion Resistance of Ni–Cr–P Coatings for PEMFC Metallic Bipolar Plates
📅 2019
📚 Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s40243-019-0158-8
✍️ Authors: U.K. Chanda, Satya Prakash Padhee, A.D. Pathak, S. Roy, S. Pati

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.

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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