Aizhan Omirbayeva | Energy and Sustainability | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. Aizhan Omirbayeva | Energy and Sustainability | Young Scientist Award

L. N. Gumilyiev Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan

Omirbayeva Aizhan is a young researcher in Thermal Power Engineering with a strong academic foundation and growing international research profile. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Technical Sciences degree  in Thermal Power Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD in the same field at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. Her academic experience includes research, textbook authorship, laboratory guideline development, and student mentorship at the national level. Her primary research interests focus on coal gasification and solar-assisted coal gasification technologies, aiming to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Kazakhstan’s coal resources. She has received competitive research funding under the national  grant program and actively participates in international training programs on green energy and sustainability. Overall, her work demonstrates strong potential for advancing clean energy technologies and contributing to the next generation of sustainable power engineering research.


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Analysis of Fuel Gasification Using Solar Technology: A Patent Review
M. Zhumagulov, A. Omirbayeva, D. Papurello,
Gases, 2026.


Review of Coal Gasification Technologies and Their Applicability in Kazakhstan (Part I)
M.G. Zhumagulov, A. Ö. Omirbayeva,
Bulletin of Toraighyrov University – Energetics Series, 2025.

Technological Features of Obtaining BeO and Beryllium Ceramics by Slip Casting Method
A. Omirbayeva,
Bulletin of the L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2018.

Talal Al-Bazali | Petroleum Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Talal Al-Bazali | Petroleum Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Kuwait University | Kuwait

Dr. Talal M. Al-Bazali is a distinguished petroleum engineering academic and industry expert with over two decades of combined experience in higher education, research, and the global oil and gas sector. His research spans petroleum economics, oil price volatility, drilling fluids engineering, shale wellbore stability, petrophysical and geomechanical properties of rocks, underbalanced drilling, clay mineralogy, alternative energy, and environmental engineering. Dr. Al-Bazali has led and participated in major funded research projects with Kuwait University, Kuwait Oil Company, and international industry consortia, and has supervised numerous M.S. theses and projects. Beyond academia, he has held senior industry and advisory roles, including Vice President at the World Petroleum Council, and serves on multiple international journal editorial boards. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious academic honors, and he remains a prominent voice bridging scientific research, engineering practice, and energy policy.

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A New Gravimetric–Swelling Test for Evaluating Water and Ion Uptake in Shales
J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, T. Al-Bazali, M.M. Sharma, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, SPE-89831-MS, 2004. (Citations: 127)


Factors Controlling the Membrane Efficiency of Shales When Interacting with Water-Based and Oil-Based Muds
T.M. Al-Bazali, J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, SPE International Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (China), SPE-100735-MS, 2006. (Citations: 126)


Measurement of the Sealing Capacity of Shale Caprocks
T.M. Al-Bazali, J. Zhang, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, SPE-96100-MS, 2005. (Citations: 113)

Experimental Study of the Membrane Behavior of Shale During Interaction with Water-Based and Oil-Based Muds
T.M. Al-Bazali, Ph.D. Dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin, 2005. (Citations: 97)


The Impact of Water Content and Ionic Diffusion on the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Shale
T. Al-Bazali, Egyptian Journal of Petroleum, 22(2), 249–260, 2013. (Citations: 84)

Pınar Celen | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Pınar Celen | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Gumushane University | Turkey

Dr. Pınar Celen is an Assistant Professor at Gümüşhane University whose academic work centers on energy systems, solar energy technologies, and carbon footprint assessment, with a strong emphasis on sustainable and efficient thermal systems. She earned her PhD (2019) and MSc (2013) in Mechanical Engineering from Yıldız Teknik University, following a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Niğde University (2009). From 2011 to 2019, she served as a Research Assistant at Yıldız Teknik University, where she gained extensive experience in experimental and computational analysis of heat transfer and thermodynamic systems. Since 2019, she has continued her academic career at Gümüşhane University, contributing to teaching, research, and applied energy studies. Her research interests include energy system modeling, solar thermal applications, boiler and power plant performance analysis, drying technologies, and environmental impact evaluation through carbon footprint metrics. Her scholarly output is indexed in major academic databases and is reflected through measurable bibliometric indicators, including an h-index (not disclosed), a portfolio of peer-reviewed documents (count not disclosed), and accumulated citations (count not disclosed). Dr. Celen’s work supports both academic advancement and practical energy optimization, contributing to the transition toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems, and positioning her as a committed researcher in sustainable energy engineering.

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A Review of Flow Boiling in Mini and Microchannel for Enhanced Geometries
A. Çebi, A. Celen, A.H. Donmez, Y. Karakoyun, P. Celen, M. Salih, Journal of Thermal Engineering, 4(3), 2037–2074, 2018. (Citations: 42)


An Experimental Investigation of Single Lignite Particle Dried in Superheated Steam and Hot Air
P. Celen, H.H. Erdem, International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 41(12), 845–854, 2021. (Citations: 5)


A Case Study for Calculation of Boiler Efficiency by Using Indirect Method
P. Celen, H. Erdem, 3rd Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME 2017), Istanbul, 2017. (Citations: 3)


Farklı Eğim Açılarında Güneş Kollektörlerinin Enerji ve Ekserji Analizi: Erzincan İli Örneği
M.Y. Kaba, A.K. Seyhan, P. Celen, A. Celen, Konya Journal of Engineering Sciences, 10(3), 634–648, 2022. (Citations: 2)


Enerji Dönüşüm Santrallarında Performansın Belirlenmesi ve Değerlendirilmesi Yöntemleri
P. Celen, MSc Thesis, Yıldız Teknik University, Institute of Science and Technology, 2013. (Citations: 2)

Hacene Mellah | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hacene Mellah | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

bouira university | Algeria

Dr. Hacene Mellah is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Université de Bouira, Algeria. His education includes an Ingenieur degree (2006) with a focus on electrical machine control, a Magister (2009) in electrical machines and control, a PhD (2020) in electrical machines, and his habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR). He conducts research in estimation techniques of intrinsic machine parameters and thermal behaviour, fault diagnosis, renewable energy systems (wind, PV, hybrid), and control strategies for advanced electrical machines and drives. According to the AD Scientific Index (2025), his total h-index is 7, with about 91 citations and 24 indexed documents. A recent years his work has focused on observer design, neural networks, finite element modelling (FEM), and smart control of doubly fed induction generators among other topics. He has published in a number of peer-reviewed journals as well as international conferences. His contributions have enhanced understanding of sensorless control, fault modelling, and thermal monitoring for electrical machines, particularly under transient or non-linear conditions. Looking forward, he aims to expand his research in intelligent control, sustainable energy integration, and improved diagnostics. He seeks collaborations and impact through both theoretical development and practical applications in electrical drive systems.

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Sahraoui, H., Mellah, H., Drid, S., & Chrifi-Alaoui, L. (2021). Adaptive maximum power point tracking using neural networks for photovoltaic systems according grid. Electrical Engineering & Electromechanics, (5), 57–66.

Mellah, H., Hemsas, K. E., & Taleb, R. (2016). Intelligent sensor based Bayesian neural network for combined parameters and states estimation of a brushed DC motor. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 7(7), 230–235.

Mellah, H., & Hemsas, K. E. (2013). Simulations analysis with comparative study of a PMSG performances for small WT application by FEM. International Journal of Energy Engineering, 3(2), 55–64.

Maafa, A., Mellah, H., Ghedamsi, K., & Aouzellag, D. (2022). Improvement of sliding mode control strategy founded on cascaded doubly fed induction generator powered by a matrix converter. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 12(5), 9217–9223.

Bounasla, N., Hemsas, K. E., & Mellah, H. (2015). Synergetic and sliding mode controls of a PMSM: A comparative study. Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 3(1-1), 22–26.