Ikechi Ukaegbu | Energy Harvesting | Research Excellence Award

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)

Abdelhadi Kassiba | Photoactive Nanomaterials | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Dr. Abdelhadi Kassiba | Photoactive Nanomaterials | Innovative Research Award

Professor at IMMM, Institut des Molécules et Matériaux du Mans | France

Prof. Dr. AbdelHadi Kassiba is a leading innovator in condensed matter physics and functional nanomaterials, with pioneering contributions to wide bandgap semiconductors, nanocomposites, and photoactive oxides. His research combines advanced spectroscopic techniques with materials physics to uncover structure–property relationships critical for nonlinear optics, electro-optics, environmental remediation, and renewable energy applications. The originality and interdisciplinary nature of his work have resulted in strong global impact and scientific recognition. His Scopus profile reflects this influence, with 139 peer-reviewed publications, 2,766 citations, and an h-index of 29, demonstrating sustained research productivity, innovation, and long-term scholarly impact suitable for the Innovative Research Award.

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Tianjie Qiu | Electrochemical Energy | Editorial Board Member

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)

 

Liu Feng | Nanocatalytic | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Liu Feng | Nanocatalytic | Best Researcher Award

Head of Research Office at Yunnan Precious Metals Lab | China

Dr. Liu Feng is a distinguished researcher from China specializing in precious metal nanocatalytic materials, currently affiliated with the Yunnan Precious Metal Laboratory in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. He earned his doctoral degree and has established himself as a leading expert in advanced catalyst design and electrochemical energy conversion. With 87 published documents, 896 total citations, and an h-index of 15 on Scopus, Dr. Liu has made substantial contributions to the field of nanocatalysis and sustainable energy materials. His work primarily focuses on the synthesis, structural modulation, and performance optimization of noble metal-based catalysts for hydrogen evolution and oxygen evolution reactions in water-splitting systems. Among his representative publications are “Size optimization of IrOx nanoparticles synthesized by Br mediation for enhanced PEM water electrolysis” (Molecular Catalysis, 2024), “Atomic Strain Wave-Featured LaRuIr Nanocrystals: Achieving Simultaneous Enhancement of Catalytic Activity and Stability toward Acidic Water Splitting” (Small, 2024), and “Ruddlesden–Popper Sr4Ir3O10 Perovskite: A New Family for Water Splitting Driven by Interlayer Oxygen Migration” (Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2024). His additional works in Green Energy & Environment, Journal of Energy Chemistry, and Nano Research further highlight his innovative research on Ru-Ir-Mn oxide systems and bimetallic catalysts for efficient energy conversion. Dr. Liu’s research not only deepens the understanding of nanocatalyst mechanisms but also advances the development of durable and high-performance electrocatalytic materials for clean energy technologies.

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Feautured Publications

Zhu, L., Zhang, M., Xu, J., Li, C., Yan, J., Zhou, G., Zhong, W., Hao, T., Song, J., & others. (2022). Single-junction organic solar cells with over 19% efficiency enabled by a refined double-fibril network morphology. Nature Materials, 21(6), 656–663. Cited by: 2,209

Li, C., Zhou, J., Song, J., Xu, J., Zhang, H., Zhang, X., Guo, J., Zhu, L., Wei, D., Han, G., & others. (2021). Non-fullerene acceptors with branched side chains and improved molecular packing to exceed 18% efficiency in organic solar cells. Nature Energy, 6(6), 605–613. Cited by: 1,974

He, Z., Xiao, B., Liu, F., Wu, H., Yang, Y., Xiao, S., Wang, C., Russell, T. P., & Cao, Y. (2015). Single-junction polymer solar cells with high efficiency and photovoltage. Nature Photonics, 9(3), 174–179. Cited by: 1,890

Kan, B., Li, M., Zhang, Q., Liu, F., Wan, X., Wang, Y., Ni, W., Long, G., Yang, X., & others. (2015). A series of simple oligomer-like small molecules based on oligothiophenes for solution-processed solar cells with high efficiency. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 137(11), 3886–3893. Cited by: 918

Zhang, Q., Kan, B., Liu, F., Long, G., Wan, X., Chen, X., Zuo, Y., Ni, W., Zhang, H., & others. (2015). Small-molecule solar cells with efficiency over 9%. Nature Photonics, 9(1), 35–41. Cited by: 901