Soumia Mounir | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Soumia Mounir | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Professor at ENA Agadir, Morocco

Dr. Soumia Mounir is an Associate Professor at the National School of Architecture in Agadir, Morocco. She specializes in sustainable built environments, with extensive expertise in materials science, sustainability in architecture, and energy efficiency. Her academic and research contributions focus on developing eco-friendly construction materials, thermal performance of bio-sourced materials, and optimizing energy use in buildings. Dr. Mounir has also played a significant role in supervising students at both undergraduate and doctoral levels and has been actively involved in international research collaborations and conferences.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Materials Science, Thermal Sciences, and Sustainable Built Environment
    • Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs – University Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco (2013 – 2016)
  • Engineering Degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering
    • Ecole Nationale des Arts et Métiers, Meknes, Morocco (2002 – 2008)

Professional Experience 💼

Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor (2021 – Present)

    • National School of Architecture, Agadir, Morocco
    • Teaching and research in sustainable built environments, materials science, and energy efficiency
    • Supervision of PhD students and final-year architecture students

  • Assistant Professor (2017 – 2021)

    • National School of Architecture, Fez, Morocco
    • Focus on sustainability in architecture and materials science
    • Mentored students on research and dissertation work

Industry Experience

  • Project Manager & Engineer – BETOM Ingénierie (2011 – 2014, Rabat, Morocco)
    • Specialized in HVAC system studies, project estimation, and site supervision
  • Project Manager & Engineer – OGER International (2008 – 2011, Casablanca, Morocco)
    • Worked on HVAC projects, system sizing, and site inspections

Visiting Faculty & Collaborations

  • Visiting Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, USIM Malaysia
  • Speaker at multiple international conferences on sustainable materials and energy efficiency

Research Interests 🔬

  • Sustainable Building Materials – Development and characterization of bio-sourced materials for thermal and structural efficiency
  • Energy Efficiency in Architecture – Enhancing building performance through thermal inertia and low-carbon construction techniques
  • Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Composites – Investigating materials like clay-cork, clay-wool, and clay-plastic for energy optimization
  • Renewable and Sustainable Materials – Integration of eco-friendly and recycled materials in modern construction

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Project Manager for Solar Decathlon Africa (2017 – 2019) – Led the A’Freehome project, an innovative solar house developed through international collaboration
  • Speaker at Prestigious Conferences – Including IGU Istanbul, SETIC Nigeria, and TMREES Greece, discussing advancements in sustainable architecture
  • Recognition for Contributions in Sustainable Architecture – Active involvement in international research forums and community engagement in green building technologies

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Soumia Mounir is a leading researcher in sustainable architecture and materials science. Her extensive academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to energy efficiency, eco-friendly construction, and advancing sustainability in the built environment. Through her research, teaching, and industry collaborations, she has significantly contributed to the field, making her an influential figure in sustainable design and green building technologies.

Publications 📚

📄 Article • Open Access
🌱 Energy Efficiency of a Solar Green Building Using Bio-Sourced Materials for Indoor Temperature and Humidity Optimization
👩‍🏫 S. Mounir, Y. Maaloufa, A. Khabbazi, M. Atigui, A. Aharoune
📚 Energy Engineering: Journal of the Association of Energy Engineering, 2025
🔢 Citations: 0

📄 Article • Open Access
🛠️ Comparative Study of Gypsum Composite Materials Reinforced with Date Palm and Polyester Fibres
👩‍🔬 A. Souidi, M. Atigui, Y. Maaloufa, S. Mounir, A. Aharoune
📚 Revue des Composites et des Materiaux Avances, 2024
🔢 Citations: 1

📄 Article
🏗️ The Effect of Mussel Shell Powder on the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Plaster
🔬 A. Souidi, Y. Maaloufa, M. Amazal, A. Idoum, A. Aharoune
📚 Construction and Building Materials, 2024
🔢 Citations: 4

Jaime Santos-Reyes | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jaime Santos-Reyes | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico

Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes is a Lecturer and Researcher at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico, specializing in systemic safety management, risk analysis, and critical infrastructure resilience. He holds a Ph.D. from Heriot-Watt University, UK, an MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering from UMIST, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from IPN. With extensive experience in academia and consultancy, he has led numerous government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on disaster risk reduction, transportation safety, and emergency preparedness. His contributions to public safety and infrastructure resilience have earned him recognition from organizations such as CONACYT and the Mexico City Government.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Engineering – Heriot-Watt University, UK (2001)
    • Thesis: The Development of a Fire Safety Management System (FSMS)
  • MSc in Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering – UMIST, Manchester University, UK
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering – Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico

Professional Experience 💼

  • Lecturer / Researcher – Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher – Applied FSMS model to critical infrastructures such as offshore installations, the UK railway network, and tunnels
  • Consultant & Principal Investigator – Multiple government-funded and industry-sponsored projects on systemic safety, risk management, and infrastructure resilience

Research Interests 🔬

  • Systemic Safety Management and Risk Analysis
  • Critical Infrastructure Resilience
  • Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Seismic Risk Perception and Public Safety
  • Transportation Safety and Mass Evacuation Strategies

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Funded research projects by CONACYT (Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology)
  • Recognized by Mexico City Government & Metro Mass Transit System for contributions to public safety and transportation research
  • Contributor to major Railway Safety Research Programmes (UK)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Jaime Reynaldo Santos-Reyes has made significant contributions to systemic safety management, risk assessment, and critical infrastructure resilience. His research and consultancy work have influenced public safety policies, emergency preparedness, and transportation safety strategies. His expertise and innovative approach make him a strong candidate for the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

Publications 📚

  1. 🌍 Planning for the Unexpected: Exploring the 2024 Global IT Outage (GITO) Impact on Critical Infrastructures
    🏛 Sustainable Futures, 2025 | 📑 0 citations

  2. ⚠️ Awareness and Risk Perception of a Multi-Hazard Megacity: The Case of Adolescent Students
    🏛 Safety Science, 2024 | 📑 2 citations

  3. 🌍 Adolescents’ Responses to the 2017 Puebla Earthquake in Mexico City
    🏛 Journal of Disaster Research, 2023 | 📑 4 citations

  4. 🚴‍♂️ The Use of Mobile Phones and Other Unsafe Behavior While Cycling in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City
    🏛 Sustainability (Switzerland), 2023 | 📑 2 citations

  1. ☔ Predicting Rainfall by Fuzzy Logic: A Preliminary Analysis of a Case Study in Mexico
    🏛 No source information available | 📑 0 citations

  2. 🎓 Impact of Disasters in Higher Education: Disruption and Facility Affectations
    🏛 No source information available | 📑 0 citations

  3. 🚎 Accidents in Mass Transit Systems: The Case of Trolleybus in Mexico City
    🏛 No source information available | 📑 0 citations

  4. 📢 Seismic Risk Communication: The Case of Preparatory Schools in Mexico City
    🏛 No source information available | 📑 0 citations

  5. ✈️ Planning for a Trip: Selecting the Mode of Air Transport
    🏛 No source information available | 📑 1 citation

 

 

 

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

Jun Li | Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jun Li | Energy Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor of Kunming university, China

Li Jun is a dedicated researcher and educator passionate about advancing sustainable building technologies and energy storage solutions. His work emphasizes the development of safe and efficient materials to tackle modern energy challenges. 🌍💡📚

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

Li Jun earned his Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Chongqing University (September 2016 – December 2020). He completed his Master’s in the same field at Guangdong University of Technology (September 2013 – June 2016) and obtained his Bachelor’s in Physics from Donghua University of Science and Technology (September 2008 – June 2012).

💼 Professional Experience :

Li Jun has a rich academic career, currently serving as a Lecturer at Kunming University since February 2023. Prior to this role, he was involved in postdoctoral research at Guangdong University of Technology from January 2021 to November 2022. His extensive training and research experiences have equipped him with expertise in thermal safety and energy storage technologies.

📚 Research Interests : 

Li’s research interests lie primarily in the fields of thermal energy storage, phase change materials, and enhanced thermal safety. He focuses on the design and construction of innovative materials for high heat flux density electronic cooling.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  • Jun Li, Yingbiao Yuan, Haoxin Chen, Lisi Jia, Na Zhang, Shuxian He, Renjie Chen, Rao Tao, Hongfei Zhang, Jiaoyang Li.
    Highly stable and nonflammable hydrated salt nanocapsules with inorganic-organic composite shell for sustainable building technology.
    Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 79: 110173.
    (Sole First Author, Sole Corresponding Author)
  • Jun Li, Haoxin Chen, Lisi Jia, Xiaoyun Zhu, Guangjun Qin, Ying Chen.
    Preparation and characterization of Na2HPO4·12H2O@polymethyl methacrylate nanocapsule for efficient thermal energy storage.
    Journal of Energy Storage, 2022, 53: 105133.
    (Sole First Author)
  • Jun Li, Lisi Jia, Ying Chen, Longjian Li, Songping Mo, Jiacheng Wang, Chao Wang.
    Microfluidic fabrication and thermal properties of microencapsulated n-heptadecane with hexanediol diacrylate shell for thermal energy storage.
    Applied Thermal Engineering, 2019, 162: 114278.
    (Sole First Author)
  • Jun Li, Xiaoyun Zhu, Huichang Wang, Pengcheng Lin, Lisi Jia, Longjian Li, Ying Chen.
    Synthesis and properties of multifunctional microencapsulated phase change material for intelligent textiles.
    Journal of Materials Science, 2020, 3(56): 2176-2191.
    (Sole First Author)
  • Jun Li, Haoxin Chen, Lisi Jia, Ying Chen.
    Nanoencapsulation of Silicon Carbide-Doped Hydrated Salt for Safe and High-Efficient Battery Thermal Management.
    ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2022, 5(9): 11581-11590.
    (Sole First Author)