Qi Chuanlei | Electrical Engineering |Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Qi Chuanlei | Electrical Engineering |Research Excellence Award

Petrochemical Research Institute, PetroChina Company Limited | China

Dr. Yulia A. Yugay is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences, currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Bionanotechnology and Biomedicine, Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Her academic training is rooted in advanced biological sciences, with specialization in plant biotechnology and molecular genetics, and her professional experience spans fundamental research and applied innovation within leading national research institutes. Her research interests focus on plant cell and tissue cultures, molecular mechanisms of stress physiology, and the integration of bionanotechnology for the development of biologically active nanomaterials and functional biomolecules with applications in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and biomedicine. Dr. Yugay has authored 29 peer-reviewed scientific documents published in Q1–Q2 journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, with a strong record as first, corresponding, and co-author; her scholarly impact is reflected through an established h-index-10 and substantial citation record as indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, demonstrating consistent international visibility. In addition to research, she actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for international journals, including MDPI titles. Her achievements highlight scientific excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and meaningful translational potential, positioning her as a leading contributor to modern plant biotechnology and bionanotechnology research.

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Jingyuan Zhao | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jingyuan Zhao | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

University of California Davis | United States

Jingyuan (Andy) Zhao, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professional Researcher and independent principal investigator at the University of California, Davis, internationally recognized for pioneering work in AI-enabled battery and energy systems. His research integrates multiphysics and multiscale modeling with advanced artificial intelligence to address battery safety, diagnostics, prognostics, and system-level optimization for electrified transportation.  He has led or co-led major U.S. and international research projects supported by USDOT, Caltrans, CEC, CARB, and national science foundations in China, while also translating research into industrial impact through prior leadership roles in electric vehicle battery intelligence. His academic training spans mechanical and vehicle engineering, complemented by extensive postdoctoral research in the U.S. and China. Dr. Zhao has received numerous honors, including Elsevier–Stanford World’s Top 2% Scientist and ScholarGPS Top 0.5% Scholar distinctions. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, global collaboration, and mentorship, his work advances safe, intelligent, and scalable battery energy systems, bridging laboratory innovation with real-world deployment and shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

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Review on Supercapacitors: Technologies and Performance Evaluation
J. Zhao, A.F. Burke, Journal of Energy Chemistry, 59, 276–291, 2021. (Citations: 602)


Autonomous Driving System: A Comprehensive Survey
J. Zhao, W. Zhao, B. Deng, Z. Wang, F. Zhang, et al., Expert Systems with Applications, 242, 122836, 2024. (Citations: 330)


Electrochemical Capacitors: Materials, Technologies and Performance
J. Zhao, A.F. Burke, Energy Storage Materials, 36, 31–55, 2021. (Citations: 202)


Electrochemical Capacitors: Performance Metrics and Evaluation by Testing and Analysis
J. Zhao, A.F. Burke, Advanced Energy Materials, 11(1), 2002192, 2021. (Citations: 182)


Machine Learning for Predicting Battery Capacity for Electric Vehicles
J. Zhao, H. Ling, J. Liu, J. Wang, A.F. Burke, Y. Lian, eTransportation, 15, 100214, 2023. (Citations: 171)

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)