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.

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)

Rima Isaifan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rima Isaifan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Georgetown University and Ministy of Higher Education Qatar | Qatar

Dr. Rima J. Isaifan is a distinguished chemical and environmental engineer, researcher, and higher-education quality assurance expert with a Ph.D. with highest honor in Chemical Engineering. She holds an h-index of26, with 65 peer-reviewed research documents and over 1,844 citations, reflecting sustained global research impact. Her academic experience spans associate professorships, adjunct appointments, and senior academic accreditation leadership roles across internationally recognized institutions, alongside extensive service as an evaluator, rapporteur, and expert reviewer for the European Commission, United Nations bodies, and national research agencies. Her research interests integrate air quality and climate change, decarbonization technologies, renewable and sustainable energy systems, nanotechnology and advanced materials, carbon management, urban sustainability, and AI applications in higher education quality assurance and policy. She has contributed to high-impact Q1 journals, interdisciplinary policy-oriented research, and applied sustainability solutions relevant to arid and rapidly urbanizing regions. Her professional excellence has been recognized through multiple international awards, including innovation and research distinctions in higher education quality assurance, sustainability, and environmental research. Through her combined roles in academia, policy, and consultancy, Dr. Isaifan continues to advance evidence-based decision-making, sustainable development practices, and globally relevant frameworks linking science, technology, and education quality, positioning her as a leading voice at the intersection of environmental engineering, climate-health research, and academic governance.

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