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)

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.

Profiles : Scopus | Google Scholar

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)

 

Ling Ge | Energy and Fuels | Best Researcher Award

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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.