Yosef Wubet | Electrical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Yosef Wubet | Electrical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

University of Gondar Institute of Technology | Ethiopia

Yosef Birara Wubet is a lecturer and researcher in Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in power systems and renewable energy. He holds a Master of Science in Power System Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Power and Control Engineering, both from Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia. Since joining the University of Gondar as Lecturer (previously Assistant Lecturer), he has taught, supervised undergraduate projects and internships, reviewed journals, managed team projects, and contributed to practical works in both academic and industrial settings. His research interests span transient stability analysis using machine learning (notably artificial neural networks), fault classification and detection, solar power system design, smart grid technologies, modeling and design of controllers, system stability and forecasting, and modeling renewable energy integration. He has published multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals, including “Transient Stability Assessment and Enhancement of Hydropower Plant Using Artificial Neural Network” and “Design and modeling of ANN-based automatic generation control and voltage regulator for integrated hydropower plants in Ethiopia.” His honors include high academic distinctions (CGPA 3.96/4.0 in MSc, “Very great distinction”), the “Best Project of the Year 2018” at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, and an Electrical Installation License from the Ethiopian Petroleum and Energy Authority. Yosef’s work contributes both theoretically and practically toward more stable, reliable, and renewable-energy-enabled power systems in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Wubet, Y. B., Getahun, H. M., Alemu, Y. A., & Gela, T. T. (2025). Transient stability assessment and enhancement of hydropower plant using artificial neural network. Scientific African, Elsevier.

Wubet, Y. B., Gela, T. T., & Getahun, H. M. (2025). Design and modeling of ANN-based automatic generation control and automatic voltage regulator for two integrated hydro power plants in Ethiopia. Scientific African, Elsevier.

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Talent Award

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Mr. Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Talent Award

Arya Plasma Gostar Pars | Iran

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour is an accomplished Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in green technology, digital health, and smart systems innovation. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Islamic Azad University, he has applied his expertise as a Senior Electronics Engineer at Arya Plasma Gostar Pars Company, leading projects in cold plasma systems, air purification, and wastewater treatment technologies. As the founder and CEO of Parsa Pardazesh Bushehr Sanat Company (PPBS Co.), he has combined technical excellence with entrepreneurial vision, fostering innovation, employment, and social impact. His research spans artificial intelligence, robotics, smart wearable devices, renewable energy systems, and electronic circuit optimization, leading to multiple patents, including a novel smart bracelet for visually impaired individuals. He has authored several books and journal articles on photovoltaic systems, electrical safety, robotics, and AI applications, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements. With conference presentations in Europe, Iran, and beyond, he has gained international recognition through numerous awards such as the Best Wearable Sensing Technology Award 2025 and the Global Recognition Award 2025. Dedicated to leveraging electronics for environmental sustainability and human welfare, Mehrdad continues to integrate research, innovation, and mentorship, shaping the future of smart systems and sustainable engineering.

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Featured Publications

Esmaeilipour, M., & Zalzar, M. H. (2025). Design, construction and performance comparison of fuzzy logic controller and PID controller for two-wheel balance robot (smart sensors). Applied Mathematics on Science and Engineering, 2(1), 36–47.

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, July). Advances and challenges in lithium-ion battery technology. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Mechanical, Information Technology and Computer in Engineering Sciences (Naples, Italy).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, May). Design of an optimal proportional-integral-derivative controller utilizing AI techniques for brushless direct current motor with phase shift. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering Science (Eindhoven, Netherlands).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, June). Advancements in cold plasma technology for electronic and surface sterilization applications. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Science and Technology of Electrical, Computer and Mechanical Engineering (Iran).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, February). Design, construction and performance comparison of fuzzy logic controller and PID controller for two-wheel balance robot. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer, Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence (Mashhad, Iran).

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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Featured Publications

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.

Arati Tibe | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Arati Tibe | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

palacký university olomouc | Czech Republic

Dr. Arati P. Tibe is a researcher in nanocatalysis and materials science, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Her h-index is 2 and she has 18 citations in total. She earned an integrated B.Sc.–M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Technology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India, where she also conducted master’s research on chitosan-reinforced alumina aerogels for dye removal, as well as undergraduate work involving photocatalytic degradation of dyes using ZnO-based nanomaterials. She has published work including a recent article in Catalysis Communications on bio-inspired synthesis of AgCl-anchored Pd/Au/Ag trimetallic nanoparticles, and another in Nano Trends on selective nanocatalysts for nitroarene reduction reactions. Her instrumentation and characterization skills include UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, TGA-DTA, DLS/Zeta potential, Raman spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, dip coating, and electrospinning. Her research interests lie in developing metal nanoparticle composites for energy and environmental applications, especially catalysis, photocatalysis, and remediation. Although early in her career, she has been active in national and international conferences, workshops, and short courses, contributing with poster presentations and participating in research conventions. She is committed to advancing sustainable materials and catalytic systems.

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Featured Publications

“Bio-inspired synthesis of biologically and catalytically active silver chloride-anchored Palladium/Gold/Silver           Trimetallic nanoparticles”

“Impact of Selective Nanocatalysts in Nitroarene Reduction Reactions”