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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Featured Publications


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.

Professional Profiles

Featured Publications


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

Syeda Naveed Kazmi | Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Syeda Naveed Kazmi | Fluid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Mirpur University of Science and Technology | Pakistan

Dr. Syeda Naveed Kazmi is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Pakistan, specializing in heat transfer analysis for peristaltic transport of Newtonian and non-Newtonian nanofluids. She completed her Ph.D. in Mathematics from COMSATS University Islamabad, following an M.Sc. from the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Dr. Kazmi’s research focuses on fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, and nanofluid heat transfer, with a particular emphasis on peristaltic transport mechanisms. She has authored several publications in international journals, including “Entropy generation analysis for hybrid nanofluid mobilized by peristalsis with an inclined magnetic field” in Advances in Mechanical Engineering and “Peristaltic flow under the effects of tilted magnetic field: enhancing heat transfer using graphene nanoparticles” in the International Journal of Modelling and Simulation. Additionally, her work on “Thermal analysis of hybrid nanoliquid containing iron-oxide (Fe3O4) and copper (Cu) nanoparticles in an enclosure” was published in Alexandria Engineering Journal. Her contributions to the field have been recognized internationally, and she continues to advance research in the areas of nanofluid dynamics and heat transfer. Dr. Kazmi’s academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence in research and education in applied mathematics.

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Feautured Publications

Kazmi, S. N., Haq, R. U., & Mekkaoui, T. (2017). Thermal management of water based SWCNTs enclosed in a partially heated trapezoidal cavity via FEM. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 112, 972–982. Cited by 93.

Qin, H. L., Leng, J., Youssif, B. G. M., Amjad, M. W., Raja, M. A. G., Hussain, M. A., … Kazmi, S. N. (2017). Synthesis and mechanistic studies of curcumin analog‐based oximes as potential anticancer agents. Chemical Biology & Drug Design, 90(3), 443–449. Cited by 47.

Kazmi, S. N., Hussain, A., Rehman, K. U., & Shatanawi, W. (2024). Thermal analysis of hybrid nanoliquid contains iron-oxide (Fe3O4) and copper (Cu) nanoparticles in an enclosure. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 101, 176–185. Cited by 8.

Kazmi, S. N., Abbasi, F. M., & Shehzad, S. A. (2023). An electroosmotic peristaltic flow of graphene-lubrication oil nanofluid through a symmetric channel. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 15(6), 16878132231177956. Cited by 5.

Kazmi, S. N., Abbasi, F. M., & Iqbal, J. (2024). Double diffusive convection for MHD peristaltic movement of Carreau nanofluid with Hall effects. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of Nanomaterials, Nanoengineering and Nanosystems. Cited by 3.