Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Dr. Fohagui Fodoup Cyrille Vincelas is a mechanical and energy engineering researcher specializing in building energy performance, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort in tropical climates. He holds a PhD in Mechanics and Energetics, preceded by advanced graduate training in physics, electrotechnics, and electrical and power engineering, with academic work strongly focused on energy optimization in buildings. He has extensive teaching experience across universities and technical teacher-training institutions, delivering courses in thermal machines, heat transfer, electrical systems, power electronics, numerical methods, and energy systems engineering. His research integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation to improve energy performance, thermal behavior, and material selection in buildings, with particular attention to energy conversion and storage. Dr. Fohagui Fodoup has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers in reputable energy and building engineering outlets.  His research output includes h-index: 2, total documents: 2, and total citations: 79, reflecting growing international impact in sustainable building research. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in energy systems and applied engineering and is an active member of professional scientific networks. Overall, his work contributes to the development of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive building solutions for developing regions.

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Experimental comparison of energy performances of common types of buildings constructed in Cameroon and validation of their electrical model
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Koholé Yemeli, W., & Tchuen, G., Journal of Building Simulation, Manuscript under revision.

Economic and environmental combination of building materials and fuel sources to improve building energy performance
Rakshit, D. M., Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., Byrne, A., Tchitnga, R., & Robinson, A. J.,
International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2019.

Influence of fuel type and building material on energy savings in buildings in the tropical region of Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
Applied Thermal Engineering, 122, 806–819, 2017.

Effects of building materials on the thermal behavior of buildings in hot dry climates: A case study of Maroua, Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 4(3), 1–13, 2017.

Determination of the most economical combination between external walls and optimum insulation materials in Cameroonian buildings
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V. & Tchuen, G.,
Journal of Building Engineering, 9, 155–163, 2017.

Juan Jose Muñoz Perez | Civil Engineering |Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Juan Jose Muñoz Perez | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de Cadiz | Spain

Juan José Muñoz Pérez is a senior academic and researcher in Applied Physics with a strong and internationally recognized profile in coastal engineering and marine sciences. He holds a doctoral degree in a physics-related discipline and is currently a Full Professor at the University of Cádiz, where he has developed a long-standing academic career combining teaching, research, and scientific leadership. His professional experience includes sustained leadership of competitive research projects at regional, national, and European levels, as well as extensive collaboration with public administrations and industry through applied R&D and knowledge-transfer contracts. His research interests focus on coastal dynamics, wave–coast interaction, beach morphodynamics, shoreline evolution, sediment transport, coastal defense structures, and the impacts of sea-level rise and climate change on coastal systems, with a strong emphasis on real-world data and field-based methodologies. He has authored a substantial body of high-impact scientific publications in leading international journals, with bibliometric indicators reflecting his influence in the field, including an h-index of 19, 97 published documents, and over 1244 citations (source to be specified). His scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple positive research and transfer evaluations and sustained funding success. Overall, his work bridges fundamental science and applied coastal management, delivering research outcomes with clear societal, environmental, and technical impact.

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Assessment of the shoreline dynamics in San Andres Island: A remote sensing and EOF analysis approach
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Regional Studies in Marine Science, Elsevier, 2026.

The Effects of Anthropic Structures on Coastline Morphology: A Case Study from the Málaga Coast (Spain)
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI, 2025.

Coastal Management: A Review of Key Elements for Vulnerability Assessment
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI, 2024.

Jun Dong | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Jun Dong | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Jun Dong is an early-career researcher and lecturer specializing in fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and biomechanics, with a strong focus on alveolar flows, particle transport, and lab-on-a-chip systems. He earned his PhD in Mechanics from Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), following a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation.  He has been serving as a Lecturer in the School of Physics at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, where he actively combines teaching with independent and collaborative research. His work integrates experimental methods, numerical simulations, and microfluidic platform design to address fundamental and applied problems in pulmonary flow physics, chaotic advection, and microscale mixing. He has led multiple competitive youth-funded projects at national, provincial, and university levels and has contributed to several major research programs. Jun Dong has published extensively in high-impact international journals such as Physics of Fluids, Lab on a Chip, Biomicrofluidics, and Particuology. His scholarly output comprises approximately 17 scientific documents, with over 153 citations and an h-index of around 7, reflecting sustained academic impact. He has also received recognition through funded grants, invited talks, peer-review service for international journals, and granted invention patents. Overall, his research advances the understanding of micro- and bio-fluid dynamics and supports the development of next-generation microfluidic and biomedical engineering technologies.

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Synergistically Enhanced High-Efficiency Mixing in Multi-Stage Micro-Mixers with Hybrid Design
Dong, J., Liu, J., Lv, H., Zhu, Y., Wang, C., Particuology, 109, 26–44, 2026.

Revisiting Streak Reorientation in a Turbulent Channel Flow Subjected to Spanwise Oscillating Walls
Wang, C., Li, M., Ying, Y., Dong, J., Yao, J., Physics of Fluids, 37, 115123, 2025.

Tracking the Transport of Inhaled Particles in a Lung-on-a-Chip during Breathing Cycles
Lv, H., Dong, J., Chen, H., Yang, Y., Zhu, Y., Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 29, 64, 2025.

Flow Topology and Mixing in Alveolar Edema: Unsteady Flow in Interconnected Cavities with Moving Walls
Dong, J., Lv, H., Wang, C., Yang, Y., Chen, H., Zhu, Y., Physics of Fluids, 36, 2024.

Three-Dimensional Critical Points and Flow Patterns in Pulmonary Alveoli with Rhythmic Wall Motion
Dong, J., Lv, H., Yang, Y., Cao, Y., Zhu, Y., Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 56, 475401, 2023.

Kamal Reddad | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Kamal Reddad | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Ibn Tofail University Kenitra | Morocco

Kamal Reddad is a doctoral researcher in computational materials science specializing in hydrogen storage materials for sustainable energy applications. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA), Ibn Tofail University, with a strong academic background in physics, holding a master’s degree in matter and radiation and a bachelor’s degree in physics with a focus on energetics. His research centers on magnesium hydride (MgH₂), where he investigates hydrogen desorption mechanisms using density functional theory (DFT), predictive temperature programmed desorption (TPD) modeling, and kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) simulations. His work emphasizes the role of transition-metal doping and vacancy defects in enhancing hydrogen release kinetics, contributing to multiscale frameworks that bridge atomistic insights with macroscopic behavior. He has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals and actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer.  In recognition of academic excellence, he received the UM5 Excellence Prize during his master’s studies. Overall, his research aims to advance first-principles-driven materials design for next-generation hydrogen storage technologies and clean energy systems.

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Enhancing Hydrogen Desorption in MgH2: A DFT Study on the Effects of Copper and Zinc Doping
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, D. Zejli, R. El Bouayadi.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 87, 1474–1479. (Citations: 26)


Predictive Modeling of Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) in Magnesium Hydride MgH2
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
Fuel, 2026, 403, 136152. (Citations: 5)


Vacancy Defects and Mo Doping Synergy in MgH2: A DFT Study on Hydrogen Desorption and Electronic Enhancement
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2025, 157, 150454. (Citations: 5)


Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Hydrogen Desorption: The Influence of Rhodium in MgH2
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
Bulletin of Materials Science, 2026, 49(1), 7. (Accepted)

Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

University of Mascara | Algeria

Mohammed Berka is a Full Professor of Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering with extensive academic and research experience in microwave engineering and electromagnetic systems. He holds a State Engineering degree in Electronics, a Master’s degree in Signal and Telecommunications Systems, a PhD in Telecommunications, and an Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), reflecting a strong and progressive academic background. His career spans nearly two decades of university teaching, supervision, and research leadership, with steady academic promotions culminating in Full Professorship. His research interests focus on metamaterials, metasurfaces, microwave and millimeter-wave filters, antennas, absorbers, MIMO systems, electromagnetic wave propagation, and their applications in wireless communications, 5G, satellite systems, sensing, renewable energy, and photovoltaic optimization. He has contributed to numerous national and international research projects and served in key academic leadership roles. Professor Berka has authored and co-authored 41 peer-reviewed publications, several international conference papers, book chapters, and scholarly books published by recognized academic publishers. His scientific output has achieved an h-index of 7, with 224 citations, reflecting sustained research impact in electromagnetics and microwave engineering. His work has received international recognition through high-impact journal publications, conference invitations, and technical committee memberships, positioning him as an active contributor to advanced telecommunication research and innovation.

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Sohail Ahmad Khan | Mathematics | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Sohail Ahmad Khan | Mathematics | Young Scientist Award

Quaid I Azam University Islamabad | Pakistan

Dr. Sohail Ahmad Khan is a distinguished researcher in Applied Mathematics with a strong background in Computational Fluid Dynamics, mathematical modeling, and heat and mass transfer. He earned his Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing analytical and numerical methods for nonlinear problems in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid mechanics.  Dr. Khan’s research primarily focuses on nanofluid flow, entropy generation, magnetohydrodynamics, and thermal analysis using advanced techniques such as the Homotopy Analysis Method, Finite Difference Method, and Keller Box Method. He actively serves as a reviewer for more than 120 high-impact journals and has received multiple international recognitions, including the World’s Top 2% Scientist ranking by Stanford University in 2022 and 2024. His dedication to mathematical innovation and interdisciplinary applications continues to influence modern engineering and physical sciences, contributing significantly to global research on nonlinear transport phenomena and energy optimization.

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Hayat, T., Khan, S. A., Khan, M. I., & Alsaedi, A. (2019). Theoretical investigation of Ree–Eyring nanofluid flow with entropy optimization and Arrhenius activation energy between two rotating disks. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 177, 57–68.

Khan, S. A., Hayat, T., Alsaedi, A., & Ahmad, B. (2021). Melting heat transportation in radiative flow of nanomaterials with irreversibility analysis. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 140, 110739.

Hayat, T., Khan, S. A., Khan, M. I., & Alsaedi, A. (2019). Optimizing the theoretical analysis of entropy generation in the flow of second grade nanofluid. Physica Scripta, 94(8), 085001.

Razaq, A., Hayat, T., Khan, S. A., & Momani, S. (2023). ATSS model based upon applications of Cattaneo-Christov thermal analysis for entropy optimized ternary nanomaterial flow with homogeneous-heterogeneous chemical reactions. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 79, 390–401.

Khan, S. A., Hayat, T., Khan, M. I., & Alsaedi, A. (2020). Salient features of Dufour and Soret effect in radiative MHD flow of viscous fluid by a rotating cone with entropy generation. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(28), 14552–14564.