Best Researcher Award
Youness Hadouch
Picardie Jules Verne University, France
Youness Hadouch is a researcher affiliated with Picardie Jules Verne University in France whose reported scholarly profile encompasses research activity in materials for 5G and Beyond. His listed research outputs include work on functional oxide materials, ferroelectric properties, energy storage, and emerging energy-conversion technologies. These topics connect materials science with electronic components, advanced energy systems, and sustainable technology development. The Best Researcher Award, presented in the context of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, recognizes research contributions and scholarly activity within this technical field.
Abstract
This article presents a research-focused profile of Youness Hadouch and selected publications associated with functional materials, energy harvesting, ferroelectric superlattices, and dielectric energy storage. The supplied bibliometric figures list 28 documents, 295 citations, and an h-index of 11. Three recent publications illustrate research directions relevant to advanced material design and energy technologies. These records provide a basis for describing the breadth of the listed scholarly activity, while individual performance metrics should be interpreted in the context of their source and retrieval date. [1]
Keywords
Youness Hadouch; Best Researcher Award; materials for 5G and Beyond; functional oxides; ferroelectric materials; piezoelectricity; energy harvesting; dielectric capacitors; green hydrogen; materials science.
Introduction
Advanced materials underpin technologies for high-frequency communication, electronic devices, and energy conversion. Research into oxide-based functional materials is particularly relevant because electrical polarization, dielectric response, and interfacial strain can influence device performance. Within this wider scientific landscape, the supplied publications address different material structures and mechanisms, from lead-free ferroelectric superlattices to pyroelectric energy harvesting. Their themes demonstrate connections between fundamental materials research and potential technological applications. [2]
Research Profile
The research profile presented here focuses on materials science and functional oxide systems. The listed work covers polarization behavior, interfacial strain gradients, dielectric energy storage, and thermal-energy-driven processes for hydrogen production. Such research requires attention to relationships among material composition, structural organization, and electrical properties. These areas are relevant to the development of compact electronic systems and emerging energy technologies. The available publication details support this thematic summary but do not independently establish the researcher’s precise role in every listed study.
Research Contributions
The supplied publications represent three complementary research directions:
- Energy harvesting and hydrogen production: Research on silver-decorated Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 nanofibers investigates cold–hot energy harvesting through pyroelectric effects as a route toward green hydrogen production. [2]
- Lead-free ferroelectric materials: Work on BiFeO3/BaTiO3 superlattices examines self-polarization and zero-bias piezoelectricity associated with large interfacial strain gradients. [3]
- Dielectric energy storage: A review of BiFeO3-based dielectric capacitors surveys progress and prospects for energy-storage applications. [4]
Publications
- “Pyroelectrically driven cold-hot energy harvesting for green hydrogen production of Ag-decorated Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 nanofibers.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (November 2026).
- “Self-Polarization and Zero-Bias Piezoelectricity Driven by Giant Interfacial Strain Gradient in Lead-Free BiFeO3/BaTiO3 Superlattices.” ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (22 July 2026).
- “BiFeO3-based dielectric capacitors for energy storage applications: Recent progresses and prospects.” Journal of Power Sources (July 2026).
Research Impact
The supplied profile reports 28 documents, 295 citations, and an h-index of 11. These indicators provide complementary perspectives on publication activity and citation visibility, but they should not be treated as a complete measure of scientific quality. Citation counts vary over time and by database coverage, while the h-index reflects both output and citation distribution. The listed publications also address energy-related challenges, including hydrogen production and electrical energy storage. [1]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award associated with the Global Innovation Technologist Awards provides a context for recognizing research activity and scholarly contributions. The reported bibliometric indicators and the subject diversity of the selected publications offer relevant evidence for consideration. A comprehensive assessment should additionally examine authorship contributions, methodological rigor, reproducibility, independent validation, and the researcher’s role in each project. The profile summarizes the supplied information rather than asserting an independently verified award decision or evaluation outcome.
Conclusion
Youness Hadouch’s supplied profile combines reported bibliometric indicators with publication themes spanning functional oxide materials, ferroelectric behavior, energy harvesting, and dielectric energy storage. These topics are relevant to continuing research in advanced materials and sustainable technologies. The listed outputs provide a focused overview of the research areas represented in the available records, while formal evaluation should rely on verified bibliographic data and evidence of individual scholarly contributions.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Youness Hadouch, Author ID 57219057055. Scopus. Bibliometric figures are reproduced from the supplied profile information and should be checked against the live database.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219057055
- International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. (2026). Pyroelectrically driven cold-hot energy harvesting for green hydrogen production of Ag-decorated Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 nanofibers. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.157974.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.157974
- ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. (2026). Self-Polarization and Zero-Bias Piezoelectricity Driven by Giant Interfacial Strain Gradient in Lead-Free BiFeO3/BaTiO3 Superlattices. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6c03656.
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6c03656
- Journal of Power Sources. (2026). BiFeO3-based dielectric capacitors for energy storage applications: Recent progresses and prospects. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.240204.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.240204
- ORCID. (n.d.). Youness Hadouch researcher identifier. ORCID provides persistent identifiers for distinguishing researchers and connecting their scholarly outputs.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8087-9494
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Award information and programme details.
innovationtechnologist.com