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

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.

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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)

 

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