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)

Maria Oliveri | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Maria Oliveri | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Research Award

Purdue University | United States

Maria Elena Oliveri, PhD, is a Research Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Purdue University and an internationally recognized scholar in measurement, evaluation, and evidence-based assessment. She earned her PhD and multiple graduate degrees from the University of British Columbia, where she developed deep expertise in research methodology, educational measurement, and applied evaluation. Her academic and professional career spans leading research-intensive roles at Purdue University, the Buros Testing Center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and Educational Testing Service, where she contributed to large-scale workforce, higher education, and K–12 assessment initiatives. Her scholarship focuses on competency modeling, assessment design and validation, learning analytics, and the alignment of education with emerging fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and advanced communication systems. She has led and managed multimillion-dollar funded projects, authored and reviewed high-impact research outputs, and is widely recognized for translating complex assessment data into actionable insights for policy, curriculum, and workforce development.  She has received professional recognition for excellence in research leadership, assessment innovation, and service, and continues to shape the future of engineering education through interdisciplinary research, faculty development, and global partnerships.

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Investigation of Model Fit and Score Scale Comparability in International Assessments
M. E. Oliveri, M. von Davier. Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling, 53(3), 315, 2011. (Citations: 163)

Disrupting White Supremacy in Assessment: Toward a Justice-Oriented, Antiracist Validity Framework
J. Randall, D. Slomp, M. Poe, E. Oliveri. Twin Pandemics, pp. 78–86, 2023. (Citations: 139)

In Search of Validity Evidence in Support of the Interpretation and Use of Assessments of Complex Constructs
K. Ercikan, M. E. Oliveri. Applied Measurement in Education, 29(4), 310–318, 2016. (Citations: 107)

Toward Increasing Fairness in Score Scale Calibrations Employed in International Large-Scale Assessments
M. E. Oliveri, M. von Davier. International Journal of Testing, 14(1), 1–21, 2014. (Citations: 89)
A Literature Review on Collaborative Problem Solving for College and Workforce Readiness
M. E. Oliveri, R. Lawless, H. Molloy. ETS Research Report Series, 2017(1), 1–27, 2017. (Citations: 83)

Chetan Papade | Engineering and Technology | Outstanding Innovation Award

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Dr. Chetan Papade | Engineering and Technology | Outstanding Innovation Award

N.K.Orchid College of Engineering and Technology Solapur | India

Dr. Papade Chetan Vijaykumar is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering with over 17 years of combined academic, research, and limited industrial experience, specializing in solar energy systems and thermal sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University in 2024, an M.Tech. in Heat Power Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, refrigeration and air conditioning, computational fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and advanced solar technologies. Dr. Papade’s research interests encompass solar thermal systems, CFD, nano-mixed phase change materials, energy storage, refrigeration systems, and sustainable energy solutions.  His work has been recognized through multiple Best Faculty and Academic Excellence Awards, along with national-level teaching honors. He has successfully led several funded solar research projects, developed institutional research infrastructure, and holds multiple granted and filed patents in solar and IoT-based energy systems. Overall, Dr. Papade’s career demonstrates sustained contributions to engineering education, applied research, and renewable energy innovation.

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Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Meriem Smati | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

INSA Lyon – Polytechnique Montreal | France

Meriem Smati is a doctoral researcher in a dual-degree PhD program in Computer Science and Industrial Engineering at INSA Lyon and Polytechnique Montréal, focusing on advanced digital engineering and intelligent systems. She holds an Engineer and Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from the Higher School of Computer Science (ESI SBA) and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Software Engineering, graduating as valedictorian. Her academic and professional experience includes PhD-level research, adjunct lecturing in computer science, and multiple international research internships. Her research interests center on Digital Twins, System-of-Systems engineering, resilience modeling, cognitive and data-driven twins, IoT systems, anomaly detection, and smart city applications, integrating machine learning and simulation-based architectures. She has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, a scientific book, and several applied research reports. Her scholarly output is reflected in an approximate. Her work has been recognized through prestigious distinctions, including Best Paper and Best Poster awards at international conferences. Overall, her profile reflects a dynamic early-career researcher contributing impactful methodologies and architectures for resilient, intelligent, and sustainable digital systems.

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Sridevi S | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sridevi S | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Presidency University | India

Dr. Sridevi S is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering with over seventeen years of academic experience and a Ph.D. completed. She is currently associated with the School of CSE at Presidency University, Bangalore, where she actively contributes to teaching, curriculum design, accreditation activities, and student mentoring. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with distinction, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Engineering, also with distinction. Dr. Sridevi has extensive experience delivering core and advanced courses such as Data Structures, Computer Networks, Data Mining, Web Technologies, Full Stack Development, and multiple programming languages. Her research interests span 5G and beyond wireless networks, machine learning applications, data analytics, wireless sensor networks, deep learning, and intelligent network optimization. She has published several articles in reputed Scopus-indexed journals and conferences, and her reflects an h-index of 1 with 8 published documents and approximately 2 citations. In addition to her research contributions, she has authored technical books and book chapters with leading publishers. She has been recognized as Best Faculty and has received institutional appreciation for her leadership as Cultural Coordinator. Dr. Sridevi’s career reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, industry-aligned teaching, and holistic student development.

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DDM: Data-Driven Marketing Using AI, ML, and Big Data
N. N. Ahamed, S. Sridevi, AI-Powered Business Intelligence for Modern Organizations, IGI Global, pp. 79–102, 2025

Real-Time Interference Management in Next-Generation Wireless Systems
S. A. Abidi, D. P. P. D. Beemkumar Nagappan, S. Sridevi, Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications, 2025 (Scopus-Q2)

Heart Arrhythmia Classification Using Machine Learning Algorithms
V. Hiremani, R. M. Devadas, A. Pasha, S. Sridevi, 2nd International Conference on Ambient Intelligence in Health Care, 2023 (Scopus)

Child Safety & Tracking Management System Using GPS, Geo-Fencing and Android Application
S. Sridevi, S. Thakur, PiCES – Perspectives in Communication, Embedded Systems and Signal Processing, 2018

Indian Classical Percussion Instrument Tabla Taal Classification Using Fast Converging CNN
A. R. Sridevi S., Swati Sharma, Clara Kanmani, Nipun Sharma, Syed Abrar Ahmed, IEEE 4th World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC 2025), 2025 (Scopus)

Chahira Cherif | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Chahira Cherif | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Université Oran 1 | Algeria

Dr. Chahira Cherif is an Associate Professor of Computer Science with a strong academic and research profile in higher education and software systems research. She holds a State Engineering degree in Computer Science, a Magister (Master’s) degree, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, reflecting a solid and progressive academic foundation in computing and information technologies. Her professional experience includes service as a State Computer Science Engineer before transitioning into academia, where she has been actively engaged in teaching at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels under the LMD system, along with supervising Master’s theses. Her research interests focus on intelligent software systems, software evolution, system security, and advanced computing methodologies, with active involvement in nationally recognized research initiatives, including the PREFU project on intelligent evolution and security of software systems. She has participated in international conferences, workshops, and scientific gatherings across Algeria and France, contributing to scholarly exchange and collaboration. Her scientific output is reflected through peer-reviewed publications indexed in international databases, with an established h-index-1 supported by multiple research documents-5 and citation-4 records. Through her combined roles as educator, researcher, and project contributor, she continues to make meaningful contributions to computer science research and academic development, strengthening innovation, knowledge dissemination, and the advancement of intelligent and secure software systems.

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Predictive approach to the degree of business process change

C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi, A. Ahmad
International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14(1), 10505–10513, 2023 · Citations: 5


Change impact study by Bayesian networks

C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi
Modeling Approaches and Algorithms for Advanced Computer Applications, pp. 429–438, 2013 · Citations: 5


Cancer classification through the selection of genes extracted from microarray data

M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, C. Cherif, A. Taleb-Ahmed
Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, 101(4), 2025 · Citations: 4


Étude de l’impact de changement dans les systèmes à objet par les réseaux bayésiens

C. Chahira, A. Mustapha Kamel
Communication Science et Technologie, 13(1), pp. 90–108, 2015 · Citations: 4


Towards a probabilistic approach for better change management in BPM systems

C. Cherif
IEEE 23rd International Enterprise Distributed Object Computing Conference, 2019 · Citations: 3

Ganiyat Salawu | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ganiyat Salawu | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

University of KwaZulu-Natal,Durban | South Africa

Dr. Ganiyat Abiodun Salawu is a mechanical and mechatronics engineer and researcher with strong expertise in advanced manufacturing systems, robotics, renewable energy technologies, and intelligent engineering solutions. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics and Robotics) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, following earlier degrees in mechanical engineering and education from Nigerian institutions. Her academic and professional career spans lecturing, postgraduate supervision, research coordination, and postdoctoral research, with extensive experience in both university and polytechnic systems. Her research interests focus on disruptive manufacturing technologies, IoT-based systems, renewable energy optimization, smart automation, tribology, composite materials, and sustainable engineering design. Dr. Salawu has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, with an approximate h-index of 3, and over 20 cumulative citations based on available scholarly records. She has received multiple competitive research grants, including TETFund institutional and doctoral awards, and was honored with an Award of Excellence as Best Researcher by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Through impactful research, supervision, and innovation-driven teaching, she continues to contribute significantly to engineering education, sustainable technology development, and applied industrial research in Africa and beyond.

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Dike Chijindu P.; Sam Obu C.V.; Imuran A.S.; Salawu G.A.; Shuaib A.A. (2025).
Production and Mechanical Evaluation of Bio-Composite Materials from Coconut, Palm Kernel and Periwinkle Shells as an Alternative to Grinding Wheel Production.

International Journal of Applied and Advanced Engineering Research, Vol. 8, No. 5, 2025

Jimoh A.A.; Iromini N.A.; Oladuntoye Q.O.; Ajiteru S.O.; Salawu G.A. (2024).
Design and Deployment of an Internet of Things Based Weather Station for Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Conditions.

International Journal of Earth Design and Innovation Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, 2024

Dike Chijindu P.; Sam Obu C.V.; Imuran A.S.; Salawu G.A.; Shuaib A.A.; Afolabi A.A. (2025).
Investigating the Mechanical Performance of Offshore Wind Turbine Towers Using Finite Element Analysis for Sustainable Renewable Energy.

Journal of Engineering, Logical and Modelling Research, 2025

Investigation of Technical Feasibility and Efficiency of Wi-Fi Based Internet of Things Remote Monitoring and Control of Home Appliances.

International Journal of Science Research and Technology, Vol. 6, No. 9, pp. 121–135, 2024

Design and Development of Internet of Things Based Weather Station for Real-Time Monitoring of Environmental Conditions.

International Journal of Earth Design and Innovation Research, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 66–75, 2024

Dapeng Zhang | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Dapeng Zhang | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

 Guangdong Ocean University | China

Dr. Dapeng Zhang is an Associate Professor in Ocean Engineering at Guangdong Ocean University, China, with expertise in the dynamic response of offshore and subsea structures. He earned his Doctor of Engineering from Zhejiang University through a joint PhD program with the University of Lisbon, following a Master of Engineering from Ningbo University.  He was recognized among the top 5% of highly cited scholars by CNKI, highlighting his influence in marine and offshore engineering. His research spans marine engineering structures, pipelines and risers, offshore oil underwater production systems, marine artificial intelligence, and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG). Dr. Zhang has published extensively in leading JCR Q1 journals such as Ocean Engineering, Physics of Fluids, Marine Structures, and Aquacultural Engineering, contributing foundational and applied insights into subsea dynamics, hydrodynamics, and deployment optimization. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Engineering Solutions to Mechanics, Marine Structures and Infrastructures, holds additional editorial roles, and acts as a reviewer for numerous international journals. Overall, his scholarship integrates theory, computation, and engineering practice to advance safe, efficient, and intelligent offshore systems.

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Dynamic analysis of towed cable with variable length during turning maneuvers

Scientific Reports, 13(1), 3525, 2023 · Citations: 23