Hamid El Qarnia | Heat Transfer Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Hamid El Qarnia
Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
Hamid El Qarnia
Affiliation Cadi Ayyad University
Country Morocco
Scopus ID 6507446902
Documents 45
Citations 1,383
h-index 15
Subject Area Heat Transfer-Energy
Event Metallurgical Engineering Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3134-9825

Hamid El Qarnia is a Moroccan academic researcher and professor affiliated with Cadi Ayyad University. His scholarly activities focus on heat transfer, thermal energy storage systems, phase change materials, solar energy systems, computational fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and advanced cooling technologies. Through decades of teaching, supervision, research publication, and international collaboration, he has contributed to the advancement of thermal sciences and energy engineering applications. His publication record, citation impact, editorial service, and conference leadership demonstrate sustained engagement with the international scientific community.[1][2]

Abstract

The Best Researcher Award recognizes sustained scholarly achievement, scientific productivity, and measurable research impact. Hamid El Qarnia has established a research profile centered on thermal engineering, heat transfer, phase change materials, latent heat storage technologies, and energy conversion systems. His academic career includes extensive teaching, graduate supervision, scientific publishing, conference leadership, editorial activities, and international collaboration. His research has contributed to improved understanding of thermal storage systems, melting and solidification processes, and advanced cooling technologies relevant to energy and engineering applications.[1][3]

Keywords

Heat Transfer; Thermal Energy Storage; Phase Change Materials; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Energy Conversion; Solar Energy Systems; Melting and Solidification; Thermal Management; Heat Exchangers; Metallurgical Engineering Applications.

Introduction

Research in thermal sciences plays an important role in advancing energy efficiency, industrial processes, and sustainable engineering solutions. Hamid El Qarnia has developed a long-standing academic career dedicated to investigating thermal phenomena in engineering systems, with particular emphasis on heat transfer mechanisms and energy storage technologies. His work combines analytical, numerical, and computational approaches to address practical challenges associated with energy utilization and thermal management.[1][2]

Research Profile

Hamid El Qarniapr earned a doctorate in Energetics from Cadi Ayyad University and later completed a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His academic career spans more than three decades of teaching and research. Throughout this period, he has served in various academic roles, including assistant professor, associate professor, full professor, research assistant, and visiting academic collaborator. His professional activities extend beyond teaching to include research supervision, editorial responsibilities, conference organization, and scientific peer review.[2]

Research Contributions

Hamid El Qarnia’s research addresses the thermal behavior of phase change materials and latent heat storage systems. His investigations explore melting and solidification mechanisms, thermal performance optimization, and energy storage efficiency. These studies contribute to the development of advanced thermal management systems applicable to renewable energy technologies, industrial heat recovery, and cooling systems.[3][4]

Publications

Selected recent publications demonstrate continuing research activity in thermal engineering and energy storage technologies:

  1. Sustainable Thermal Insulation Composites Based on Alfa Plant Fibers and Wood Waste (2025).
  2. 3D Two Phases Reduced Model of a Rock Bed Thermocline Thermal Energy Storage Unit (2025).
  3. Acoustic, Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Bio-Based Wood Composites Reinforced with Beech and Oak Fibers (2025).

Research Impact

The available bibliometric indicators demonstrate a measurable scholarly impact. With more than one thousand citations and an established h-index, Hamid El Qarnia’s work has received recognition within the thermal sciences and energy engineering communities. His contributions have supported academic discourse in energy storage, heat transfer enhancement, and sustainable engineering technologies. Beyond publication activity, his service as reviewer, editor, conference organizer, and scientific committee member reflects continued engagement in research leadership and knowledge dissemination.[1][2]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate sustained research productivity, scientific influence, scholarly leadership, and meaningful contributions to their academic discipline. Hamid El Qarnia’s career aligns with these criteria through extensive publication activity, international collaborations, graduate mentorship, editorial service, conference leadership, and impactful research addressing contemporary challenges in thermal energy systems. His multidisciplinary contributions to heat transfer and energy storage technologies support the objectives of scientific advancement and engineering innovation within the broader metallurgical and energy engineering domains.[2][5]

Conclusion

Hamid El Qarnia has developed a distinguished academic profile characterized by long-term engagement in research, teaching, supervision, and scientific service. His work in heat transfer, thermal energy storage, and phase change materials has contributed to the advancement of thermal engineering knowledge and practical energy applications. Considering his publication record, citation impact, professional leadership, and sustained research activity, he represents a strong candidate for recognition through the Best Researcher Award.[1][2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Hamid El Qarnia, Author ID 6507446902. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6507446902
  2. H El Qarnia, El Qarnia., & EK Lakhal. (2011). Thermal performance of a greenhouse with a phase change material north wall.
    https://www.uca.ma/fssm/fr
  3. Rbiyah, O., El Qarnia, H., Fedele, L., Bobbo, S., & Rossi, S. (2025). Investigation of Melting Process in a Double Tube Energy Storage Unit.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/SmartAgriSuSY68475.2025.11467033
  4. Ennaya, O., El Qarnia, H., & Arıcı, M. (2026). Analytical Solution for the Solidification of a Liquid in Couette Flow.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/est2.70386
  5. Mustapha Faraji, Hamid El Qarnia. (2009). Passive cooling of protruding electronic components by latent heat of fusion storage.
    https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/electronicpackaging/article-abstract/131/2/021011/466128

Minmin Yan | Nano Energy Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Minmin Yan | Nano Energy Materials | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Minmin Yan, Associate Professor at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, excels in designing high-performance nano-catalysts for sustainable energy conversion. His work focuses on carbon-based single-atom catalysts and Pt-based intermetallic nanoparticles, addressing challenges in catalyst stability and oxygen utilization for water electrolysis, H₂O₂ synthesis, and hydrogen fuel cells. With over 25 Scopus-indexed publications in top journals (Nat. Commun., Adv. Mater., ACS Nano), 2,208 citations, and an h-index of 21, he has also secured multiple patents and international collaborations. His innovative contributions significantly advance green energy technologies, reflecting outstanding research excellence and global impact.

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Low‐Coordinated Co–N–C on Oxygenated Graphene for Efficient Electrocatalytic H2O2 Production
– Advanced Functional Materials 32 (5), 2106886, 2022, Citations: 199

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

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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Mudassir Hussain Tahir | Pyrolysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mudassir Hussain Tahir | Pyrolysis | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Nanjing Forestry University | China

Dr. Mudassir Hussain Tahir is a highly accomplished researcher whose prolific scientific contributions and multidisciplinary impact make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With 2,411 citations, 119 peer-reviewed publications, and an impressive Scopus h-index of 27, he has established a strong global research footprint in biomass thermochemical conversion, catalytic pyrolysis, heterogeneous catalyst development, sustainable hydrogen-rich syngas production, CO₂ adsorption, bio-based chemical synthesis, and machine-learning-assisted materials discovery. His work has advanced fundamental understanding of pyrolysis kinetics, reactor design, catalyst–feedstock interactions, and waste-to-energy pathways, leading to high-value bio-oils, green chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuel precursors. He has published influential articles in leading journals such as Energy & Fuels, Bioresource Technology, Fuel, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, ACS Omega, and Applied Thermal Engineering, covering both experimental innovation and computational materials design. His research also integrates advanced data-driven methodologies for designing organic semiconductors, dyes, polymers, and photovoltaic materials, positioning him at the frontier of clean energy materials research. In addition to his extensive publication record, he has served as Guest Editor and Review Editor for reputable journals, reflecting strong leadership and recognition within the scientific community. His contributions span renewable energy, waste valorization, catalysis, environmental sustainability, and predictive materials chemistry, demonstrating both depth and breadth in research excellence. Dr. Tahir’s sustained scholarly productivity, high citation impact, and transformative contributions to biomass energy and materials innovation exemplify the qualities of a distinguished and forward-thinking scientist, making him thoroughly deserving of the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

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.

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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