Utkir Uljayev | Hydrogen Storage | Best Paper Award

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Mr. Utkir Uljayev | Hydrogen Storage | Best Paper Award

Denau Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy (DTPI) | Uzbekistan

Mr. Utkir Uljayev, a researcher at the Denau Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy, focuses on physics, hydrogen storage, nanomaterials, and energy. His work advances nanostructured materials for efficient hydrogen storage, emphasizing high capacity, stability, and sustainable energy solutions. Combining experimental techniques with theoretical modeling, he has enhanced understanding of material behavior at the nanoscale, contributing to cleaner energy technologies. With 14 publications, 61 citations, and a Scopus h-index of 3, his research demonstrates growing influence in the scientific community. His innovative contributions provide practical insights for energy storage and sustainable applications, making him a strong candidate for a Best Paper Award.

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Can endohedral transition metals enhance hydrogen storage in carbon nanotubes?
– International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 55, 604-610, 2024 Citations 23

Boron interaction with double-walled carbon nanotubes across temperature ranges
– Modern Electronic Materials 10 (3), 145-152, 2024  Citation 1

Ikechi Ukaegbu | Energy Harvesting | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ikechi Ukaegbu | Energy Harvesting | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor at University of West Alabama | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ikechi Ukaegbu is an accomplished researcher recognized for impactful contributions to electrical engineering, silicon photonics, optoelectronics, and photonics-based radar systems. His research addresses critical challenges in high-speed optical interconnects, secure wireless communications, autonomous vehicle sensing, and energy-harvesting technologies for IoT applications. Through a strong integration of device design, system modeling, and experimental validation, his work has advanced both fundamental knowledge and practical engineering solutions. His scholarly impact is reflected in a strong Scopus profile with 114 publications, 386 citations, and an h-index of 10, demonstrating sustained research excellence and international recognition.

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Energy 4.0: towards IoT applications in Kazakhstan

B. Satuyeva, C. Sauranbayev, I.A. Ukaegbu, H.K. Nunna – Procedia Computer Science, 2019 (Cited by 38)

Perovskite PV energy harvesting system for uninterrupted IoT device applications

Y. Olzhabay, A. Ng, I.A. Ukaegbu – Energies, 2021 (Cited by 35)

Virtual power plant in Industry 4.0: Strategic planning of emerging VPP in Kazakhstan

M. Kenzhina, I. Kalysh, I. Ukaegbu, S.K. Nunna – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 24)

The fourth industrial revolution: Towards Energy 4.0 in Kazakhstan

A. Alimkhan, A. Makhambayev, I.A. Ukaegbu – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 24)

Towards the application of blockchain technology for smart grids in Kazakhstan

D. Orazgaliyev, Y. Lukpanov, I.A. Ukaegbu, H.S.V.S.K. Nunna – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 22)

Helmi Nasraoui | Energy Consumption | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Helmi Nasraoui | Energy Consumption | Research Excellence Award

Doctoral Researcher at The National Higher Engineering School of Tunis (ENSIT) | Tunisia

Mr. Helmi Nasraoui’s research reflects a strong commitment to advancing intelligent manufacturing through the integration of artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, and robust design methodologies. His Scopus-indexed journal publication demonstrates effective use of Artificial Neural Networks and Gaussian Process Regression to predict energy consumption in AM-FDM processes, addressing sustainability and process optimization challenges. Complementary conference publications expand this work to rheology variation analysis and HVAC energy modeling, reinforcing the practical relevance of his research. Collectively, these contributions highlight methodological rigor, innovation, and industrial applicability. His Scopus profile records 1 indexed journal publication, multiple conference papers, an emerging citation record, supporting his suitability for the Research Excellence Award.

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Use of the RDPP-SF Method to Analyze Rheology Variation in an AM-Cement-Based
M. Amdouni, H. Nasraoui, M. A. Rezgui, A. Trabelsi –
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Applications, 2025


Applying the ANN and the GPR Models to Predict Energy Consumption for AM-FDM of Isovolumetric Mechanical Components
H. Nasraoui, A. Trabelsi, M. A. Rezgui –
Concurrent Engineering, Article ID: 1063293X251371108, 2025

Syed Awais Ali | Carbon Capture | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Syed Awais Ali | Carbon Capture | Research Excellence Award

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS | Malaysia

Mr. Syed Awais Ali demonstrates notable research excellence in advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy and environmental applications. The research focuses on MXenes, low-cost nanomaterials, phase change materials, thermal energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen production technologies, addressing key challenges in decarbonization and clean energy systems. The work integrates materials synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation to develop scalable, high-impact solutions. Scholarly impact is reflected through 19 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 322 citations, and achieving a Scopus h-index of 10, indicating consistent research productivity and strong citation influence. These achievements collectively support the Mr. Syed Awais Ali ‘s suitability for the Research Excellence Award.

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Tianjie Qiu | Electrochemical Energy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Tianjie Qiu | Electrochemical Energy | Editorial Board Member

Research Assistant at Peking University | China

Dr. Tianjie Qiu is an emerging leader in advanced materials research, distinguished by 2,075 citations, 25 Scopus-indexed publications, and an h-index of 17, reflecting strong global impact in electrocatalysis and energy storage. His work focuses on rationally engineered ruthenium-based nanocomposites derived from metal-organic frameworks, enabling highly porous structures with exceptional hydrogen and oxygen evolution activity for efficient water splitting. Through innovative alloy modulation, heterostructure formation, and confinement within B/N co-doped carbon nanotubes, he has advanced fundamental understanding of catalytic mechanisms, validated through rigorous experimental–theoretical correlation. His ESI Highly Cited Papers in leading journals such as Nano Energy, ACS Energy Letters, and Angewandte Chemie highlight the significance of his discoveries in tuning active sites, optimizing charge transport pathways, and enhancing catalytic durability. In parallel, he has made notable contributions to potassium-ion battery development by constructing nitrogen-doped microporous carbon superstructures derived from MOF precursors, elucidating adsorption energetics, multi-element doping effects, and structure-driven ion storage enhancements. His work integrates materials design, structural analysis, and electrochemical modeling to deliver high-capacity, high-rate anode systems. Additionally, his influential reviews on MOF-derived materials and graphene-based systems have served as authoritative resources for the broader research community. Dr. Qiu’s consistent high-impact outputs, cross-disciplinary expertise, and ability to bridge nanoscale design with practical energy applications establish him as a strong and deserving candidate for the Editorial Board Member.

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Featured Publications

Liang, Z., Zhao, R., Qiu, T., Zou, R., & Xu, Q. (2019). Metal-organic framework-derived materials for electrochemical energy applications. EnergyChem, 1(1), 100001. (Cited by: 532)

Qiu, T., Liang, Z., Guo, W., Tabassum, H., Gao, S., & Zou, R. (2020). Metal–organic framework-based materials for energy conversion and storage. ACS Energy Letters, 5(2), 520–532. (Cited by: 488)

Wang, D. G., Qiu, T., Guo, W., Liang, Z., Tabassum, H., Xia, D., & Zou, R. (2021). Covalent organic framework-based materials for energy applications. Energy & Environmental Science, 14(2), 688–728. (Cited by: 351)

Qiu, T., Gao, S., Liang, Z., Wang, D. G., Tabassum, H., Zhong, R., & Zou, R. (2021). Pristine hollow metal–organic frameworks: Design, synthesis and application. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 60(32), 17314–17336. (Cited by: 219)

Qiu, T., Liang, Z., Guo, W., Gao, S., Qu, C., Tabassum, H., Zhang, H., Zhu, B., & Zou, R. (2019). Highly exposed ruthenium-based electrocatalysts from bimetallic metal-organic frameworks for overall water splitting. Nano Energy, 58, 1–10. (Cited by: 217)

 

Saadi Berri | Hydrogen Storage | High-Temperature Metallurgy Award

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Dr. Saadi Berri | Hydrogen Storage | High-Temperature Metallurgy Award

Senior Lecturer at University of M’Sila | Algeria

Dr. Saadi Berri is a distinguished materials scientist specializing in computational and theoretical investigations of metallic and intermetallic compounds for high-temperature applications. His research employs first-principles calculations and density functional theory to explore the mechanical, magnetic, optical, and thermoelectric characteristics of advanced alloys, perovskites, and hydrides. Through systematic modeling of high-temperature phase stability, electronic structure, and thermodynamic responses, Dr. Berri provides predictive insights crucial for developing energy-efficient materials. His studies on Heusler and perovskite-type compounds have clarified the origin of half-metallicity, spin polarization, and thermal conductivity in ferromagnetic and thermoelectric systems. Additionally, his hydrogen storage analyses of borohydrides and complex hydrides advance the understanding of lightweight energy carriers suitable for extreme environments. He has published 69 peer-reviewed papers, amassing 2,131 citations and attaining an h-index of 26 on Scopus, underscoring his consistent research impact. His theoretical frameworks contribute substantially to the advancement of metallurgical science, particularly in the domain of high-temperature performance and functional material design.

Featured Publications

Berri, S. (2021). Half-metallic and thermoelectric properties of Sr₂EuReO₆. Computational Condensed Matter, 28, e00586. Cited by 143

Berri, S. (2022). Thermoelectric properties of A₂BCl₆: A first-principles study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 170, 110940. Cited by 134

Berri, S. (2015). First-principles study on half-metallic properties of the Sr₂GdReO₆ double perovskite. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 385, 124-128. Cited by 126

Berri, S. (2023). First-principles calculations to investigate structural, electronic, elastic, optical, and transport properties of halide double perovskites Cs₂ABF₆ (AB = BiAu, AgIr, CuBi, GaAu). Chemical Physics Letters, 826, 140653. Cited by 124

Berri, S., Ibrir, M., Maouche, D., & Attallah, M. (2014). Robust half-metallic ferromagnet of quaternary Heusler compounds ZrCoTiZ (Z = Si, Ge, Ga and Al). Computational Condensed Matter, 1, 26-31. Cited by 111

Sun-Dong Kim | Water Electrolysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sun-Dong Kim | Water Electrolysis | Best Researcher Award

Chief at Korea Institute of Energy Research | South Korea

Dr. Sun-Dong Kim is a distinguished materials scientist from the Republic of Korea, renowned for his expertise in ceramic engineering, fuel cell systems, and clean hydrogen technologies. He obtained both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in Ceramic Engineering from Yonsei University, Seoul. Dr. Kim began his professional career as a Principal Researcher at Hyundai Motor Corporation and later joined the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), where he currently serves as Chief and Head of the National Hydrogen Hub Laboratory. He has also contributed to academia as an Associate Professor at the University of Science and Technology and serves on the Board of Directors of the Korean Hydrogen & New Energy Society. With 47 Scopus-indexed publications and 1,505 citations, Dr. Kim holds an h-index of 22, reflecting his strong influence in the field of solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and high-temperature electrochemical systems. His work has appeared in top-tier journals such as Journal of Power Sources, Ceramics International, and Applied Energy. Beyond publications, Dr. Kim has been a key innovator in energy materials, contributing to over 70 patents in hydrogen production, electrochemical device engineering, and advanced fuel cell technologies, solidifying his leadership in advancing clean and sustainable hydrogen manufacturing research.

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Featured Publications

Kim, S. D., Hyun, S. H., Shin, M. Y., Lim, T. H., Hong, S. A., & Lim, H. C. (2005). Phase and microstructure stabilities of LiAlO₂ in molten Li/Na carbonate for molten carbonate fuel cells. Journal of Power Sources, 143(1–2), 24–29. Cited by 28 documents.

Hong, G., Kim, T. W., Kwak, M. J., Song, J., Choi, Y., Woo, S. K., & Kim, S. D. (2020). Composite electrodes of Ti-doped SrFeO₃–δ and LSGMZ electrolytes as both the anode and cathode in symmetric solid oxide fuel cells. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 846, 156154. Cited by 27 documents.

Choi, H. J., Na, Y. H., Kwak, M., Kim, T. W., Seo, D. W., Woo, S. K., & Kim, S. D. (2017). Development of solid oxide cells by co-sintering of GDC diffusion barriers with LSCF air electrode. Ceramics International, 43(16), 13653–13660. Cited by 26 documents.

Choi, H. J., Kim, T. W., Na, Y. H., Seo, D. W., Woo, S. K., Huh, J. Y., & Kim, S. D. (2018). Enhanced electrochemical performance of metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells via an inner coating of Gd₀.₁Ce₀.₉O₂–δ nanosol in the porous NiFe-metal support. Journal of Power Sources, 406, 81–87. Cited by 25 documents.

Kim, S. D., Hyun, S. H., Lim, T. H., & Hong, S. A. (2004). Effective fabrication method of rod-shaped γ-LiAlO₂ particles for molten carbonate fuel cell matrices. Journal of Power Sources, 137(1), 24–29. Cited by 21 documents.

Vladimir Atanasov | Fuel Cell | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Vladimir Atanasov | Fuel Cell | Excellence in Research Award

Team Leader at University of Stuttgart | Germany

Dr. Vladimir Milanov Atanasov is a distinguished researcher in polymer and membrane technology with more than 25 years of international experience in the field of chemical and polymer engineering. He currently serves as Team Leader for Polymer and Membrane Technology at the Institute of Chemical Process Engineering, University of Stuttgart. Born and educated in Bulgaria, he earned his M.Sc. in Organic and Analytical Chemistry from Sofia State University, followed by a Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Müllen at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz. Dr. Atanasov has held several prestigious postdoctoral appointments, including at the MPI for Polymer Research, MPI for Solid State Research, and the University of Stuttgart, where his work focused on fuel cell and biomembrane applications. His expertise spans polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) preparation, advanced polymerization techniques, post-modification methods, and organic synthesis, particularly in phosphonated and sulfonated fluoro-arylenes and functionalized lipids. He is skilled in a wide range of characterization techniques, including EIS, DMA, NMR, MALDI-ToF, GPC, DSC, and FTIR. Dr. Atanasov has authored 33 scientific documents, including 35 peer-reviewed papers, and holds three patents. His contributions have been cited over 1,181 times, and his current Scopus profile reflects an h-index of 16. His ongoing research focuses on the development and characterization of novel polymer electrolyte membranes for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells (HT-PEMFC), combining innovative materials and advanced film-forming techniques to enhance efficiency and durability in energy applications.

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Feautured Publications

Atanasov, V., Knorr, N., Duran, R. S., Ingebrandt, S., Offenhäusser, A., & Knoll, W. (2005). Membrane on a chip: A functional tethered lipid bilayer membrane on silicon oxide surfaces. Biophysical Journal, 89(3), 1780–1788. Cited by: 250

Schuster, M., de Araujo, C. C., Atanasov, V., Andersen, H. T., Kreuer, K. D., & Maier, J. (2009). Highly sulfonated poly (phenylene sulfone): Preparation and stability issues. Macromolecules, 42(8), 3129–3137. Cited by: 204

Atanasov, V., Lee, A. S., Park, E. J., Maurya, S., Baca, E. D., Fujimoto, C., Hibbs, M., & others. (2021). Synergistically integrated phosphonated poly (pentafluorostyrene) for fuel cells. Nature Materials, 20(3), 370–377. Cited by: 198

Lim, K. H., Lee, A. S., Atanasov, V., Kerres, J., Park, E. J., Adhikari, S., Maurya, S., & others. (2022). Protonated phosphonic acid electrodes for high power heavy-duty vehicle fuel cells. Nature Energy, 7(3), 248–259. Cited by: 162

Atanasov, V., Atanasova, P. P., Vockenroth, I. K., Knorr, N., & Köper, I. (2006). A molecular toolkit for highly insulating tethered bilayer lipid membranes on various substrates. Bioconjugate Chemistry, 17(3), 631–637. Cited by: 94

Atanasov, V., & Kerres, J. (2011). Highly phosphonated polypentafluorostyrene. Macromolecules, 44(16), 6416–6423. Cited by: 93