Prof Chokri Ben Salah | Energy management Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Chokri Ben Salah, University of Monastir, Tunisia

Prof Chokri Ben Salah is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Sousse, Tunisia. He earned his Ph.D. and Habilitation in Electrical Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Sfax. His research focuses on renewable energies, electric systems, power electronics, and their applications in smart grids, micro-grids, and electric vehicles. Ben Salah is affiliated with the Laboratory of Automation, Electrical Systems, and Environment (LASEE) at the University of Monastir. He has authored numerous publications and actively contributes to conferences on topics related to energy management, hybrid systems optimization, and wireless charging technologies.

Education

Prof Chokri Ben Salah received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Sfax in 2011, specializing in optimal management of autonomous PV/Battery systems. He obtained his Habilitation in 2016 on the design and optimization of renewable energies. Earlier, he completed his Master’s degree in Electrical Conversion and Renewable Energy and his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, both at ENIS in Tunisia.

Experience

Prof Chokri Ben Salah has extensive teaching experience, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Sousse since 2018. Prior to this, he held positions as Assistant Professor at ISSAT Sousse and the Faculty of Science of Gafsa. His teaching spans courses in micro-sources of energy production, renewable energies, electric machines, and power electronics. Ben Salah has supervised numerous graduation projects and conducted pedagogical training at the University of Sousse. His industrial experience includes internships and research contracts focused on electrical systems and renewable energy applications.

Research focus

Chokri Ben Salah’s research interests lie in renewable energy systems, particularly the optimization of PV/Battery systems and hybrid energy management. He explores advanced topics such as smart grids, micro-grids, and electric vehicle technologies. His work emphasizes the integration of renewable energies into existing power systems for enhanced efficiency and sustainability. Ben Salah has contributed significantly to the development of high-frequency optimized inverter technology for wireless charging stations and has published extensively on multi-criteria assessments of renewable energy systems, techno-economic studies, and artificial intelligence solutions for energy management.

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim | energy storage devices | Best Researcher Award

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea

Prof Byoung-Suhk Kim is a distinguished Professor at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷. With expertise in materials engineering and a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, Japan 🎓, he specializes in supercapacitors, transparent flexible electrodes, and electrocatalysts. His extensive international experience includes research roles in the USA, Germany, and Japan 🌍. As an editorial board member for several renowned journals, including ‘Energy and Catalysis’ and ‘Electrochemistry’, he contributes significantly to the field of nanomaterials and polymer science.

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Education

Byoung-Suhk Kim pursued his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Macromolecular Functions) from Hokkaido University 🎓 in 1999, preceded by an M.S. in Fiber Chemistry 🧪 from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea 🇰🇷 in 1995, and a B.S. in Textile Engineering 🧵 from the same university in 1993. His educational path equipped him with diverse expertise in polymer science and materials engineering, laying a strong foundation for his esteemed career as a professor and researcher in the field of carbon composites and organic materials.

Experience

Byoung-Suhk Kim has held a distinguished career path, currently serving as a Professor 🎓 at Jeonbuk National University, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 since March 2012. His global experience includes roles such as Visiting Researcher 🌍 at the University of Pennsylvania, USA 🇺🇸 (2019-2020), Global COE researcher 🌐 at Shinshu University, Japan 🇯🇵 (2008-2012), and Principal Researcher at the Kumho Petrochemical R&BD Center 🧪 in Daejeon, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 (2007-2008). He has also been a distinguished Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow 🌐 at the Max-Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Germany 🇩🇪 (2003-2005) and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Connecticut, USA 🇺🇸, and Sogang University, South Korea 🇰🇷.

Research Focus

Byoung-Suhk Kim’s research focuses on advanced materials for energy and biomedical applications 🧬⚡️. His work prominently features electrospun nanofibers, exploring their synthesis and applications in supercapacitors and biomaterials. He investigates polymer blends, nanocomposites, and functional coatings, emphasizing properties like water stability, electrocatalytic activity, and mechanical performance. Kim’s contributions extend to scalable synthesis techniques for nanohybrids, enhancing devices such as flexible electrodes and biosensors. His interdisciplinary approach integrates polymer science with nanotechnology to address challenges in energy storage, sensing, and tissue engineering, aiming to develop sustainable and high-performance materials for diverse technological needs.