Dr. Gajanan Dattarao Surywanshi | Life Cycle Assessment | Editorial Board Member

Researcher at Research Institute of Sweden | Sweden

Dr. Gajanan Dattarao Surywanshi is an accomplished researcher with strong expertise in advanced process simulations, chemical-looping combustion, carbon capture, negative-emission technologies, and thermochemical energy systems. His research integrates Aspen Plus modeling, techno-economic assessment, and life cycle analysis to develop energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions for next-generation power, heat, and fuel production. With a proven publication record reflected in 245 citations, 12 Scopus-indexed documents, and an h-index of 9, he has consistently contributed impactful work to high-quality journals including Applied Energy, Energy Technology, Fuel Processing Technology, and the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. His contributions encompass modeling of chemical-looping combustion plants, CO₂ utilization pathways, multigeneration systems, and biogenic residue gasification, addressing global priorities in clean energy and carbon-negative technologies. Beyond publications, his involvement in collaborative EU-funded and industrial research projects demonstrates his strong capacity for interdisciplinary teamwork and scientific leadership. His patented innovation-a multiphase continuous-flow microreactor for process intensification-highlights his ability to translate research insights into practical engineering advancements. With experience in supervising students, conducting complex simulations, and executing full-cycle research activities from conceptualization to evaluation, he brings a comprehensive understanding of both scientific depth and practical relevance. His balanced academic rigor, analytical strength, and proven research impact make him highly suitable for an Editorial Board Member role, where his ability to critically evaluate manuscripts, identify emerging research trends, and uphold high scholarly standards would significantly contribute to the advancement of scientific publishing.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Surywanshi, G. D., Pillai, B. B. K., Patnaikuni, V. S., Vooradi, R., & Anne, S. B. (2019). 4-E analyses of chemical looping combustion based subcritical, supercritical and ultra-supercritical coal-fired power plants. Energy Conversion and Management. Cited by: 60

Sikarwar, S. S., Surywanshi, G. D., Patnaikuni, V. S., & others. (2020). Chemical looping combustion integrated Organic Rankine Cycled biomass-fired power plant – Energy and exergy analyses. Renewable Energy. Cited by: 55

Pillai, B. B. K., Surywanshi, G. D., Patnaikuni, V. S., Anne, S. B., & Vooradi, R. (2019). Performance analysis of a double calcium looping-integrated biomass-fired power plant: Exploring a carbon reduction opportunity. International Journal of Energy Research. Cited by: 33

Surywanshi, G. D., Patnaikuni, V. S., Vooradi, R., & Anne, S. B. (2021). 4-E and life cycle analyses of a supercritical coal direct chemical looping combustion power plant with hydrogen and power co-generation. Energy. Cited by: 31

Surywanshi, G. D., Patnaikuni, V. S., Vooradi, R., & Kakunuri, M. (2021). CO₂ capture and utilization from supercritical coal direct chemical looping combustion power plant – comprehensive analysis of different case studies. Applied Energy. Cited by: 24

Ling Ge | Energy and Fuels | Best Researcher Award

Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Ling Ge is a Ph.D. candidate at the School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, specializing in advanced energy materials and energy storage technologies. Her research centers on the development and performance optimization of vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs), with a particular emphasis on engineering high-performance and highly stable vanadium electrolytes. She has been actively engaged in projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Science and Technology Innovation Talent Program of Hubei Province. Her contributions address one of the critical limitations in VRFB technology by expanding the operational temperature range of vanadium electrolytes, while simultaneously improving concentration levels, thus enhancing both stability and energy density. Ling Ge has published in leading journals, including Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering Journal, with 15 citations indexed in WOS. Her research has led to the development of new patents, such as electrolyte preparation methods based on composite acid media, and she has contributed to collaborative efforts in deploying a 10 kW vanadium redox flow battery–photovoltaic integrated system. Dedicated to innovation in sustainable energy storage, she has consistently demonstrated strong analytical and experimental skills in advancing electrolyte chemistry and system integration. With her proven record of impactful contributions, she positions herself as a promising young researcher and a strong candidate for recognition under the Best Researcher Award category.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publication

Ge, L., Liu, T., Zhang, Y., & Liu, H. (2025). Research of high temperature performance of vanadium electrolytes with sulfate-phosphoric mixed acid system. Chemical Engineering Journal, 468, 168239.

Ge, L., Liu, T., Zhang, Y., & Liu, H. (2024). Optimized the vanadium electrolyte with sulfate-phosphoric mixed acids to enhance the stable operation at high-temperature. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 18(2), 2377.

Ge, L., Liu, T., Zhang, Y., & Liu, H. (2023). Characterization and comparison of organic functional groups effects on electrolyte performance for vanadium redox flow battery. Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 17(9), 1221–1230.