Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Dr. Fohagui Fodoup Cyrille Vincelas is a mechanical and energy engineering researcher specializing in building energy performance, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort in tropical climates. He holds a PhD in Mechanics and Energetics, preceded by advanced graduate training in physics, electrotechnics, and electrical and power engineering, with academic work strongly focused on energy optimization in buildings. He has extensive teaching experience across universities and technical teacher-training institutions, delivering courses in thermal machines, heat transfer, electrical systems, power electronics, numerical methods, and energy systems engineering. His research integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation to improve energy performance, thermal behavior, and material selection in buildings, with particular attention to energy conversion and storage. Dr. Fohagui Fodoup has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers in reputable energy and building engineering outlets.  His research output includes h-index: 2, total documents: 2, and total citations: 79, reflecting growing international impact in sustainable building research. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in energy systems and applied engineering and is an active member of professional scientific networks. Overall, his work contributes to the development of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive building solutions for developing regions.

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Experimental comparison of energy performances of common types of buildings constructed in Cameroon and validation of their electrical model
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Koholé Yemeli, W., & Tchuen, G., Journal of Building Simulation, Manuscript under revision.

Economic and environmental combination of building materials and fuel sources to improve building energy performance
Rakshit, D. M., Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., Byrne, A., Tchitnga, R., & Robinson, A. J.,
International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2019.

Influence of fuel type and building material on energy savings in buildings in the tropical region of Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
Applied Thermal Engineering, 122, 806–819, 2017.

Effects of building materials on the thermal behavior of buildings in hot dry climates: A case study of Maroua, Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 4(3), 1–13, 2017.

Determination of the most economical combination between external walls and optimum insulation materials in Cameroonian buildings
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V. & Tchuen, G.,
Journal of Building Engineering, 9, 155–163, 2017.

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

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Dr. Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

Tarbiat modares university | Iran

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami is a mechanical engineering researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and advanced thermal engineering. He is currently pursuing doctoral research in biosystem mechanics with a strong academic record and extensive experience in numerical modeling, thermal optimization, and energy-efficient system design. His research portfolio includes peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in international databases, contributing to an established h-index, multiple published documents, and an increasing citation record within the fields of heat and mass transfer and sustainable energy systems. His scholarly work focuses on thermal energy storage systems, atmospheric water generation technologies, nanofluid-enhanced heat exchangers, phase change materials, and geothermal-assisted cooling solutions. Professionally, he has served as an industrial design engineer, mechanical engineer, and consulting specialist, collaborating with manufacturing and heavy industry sectors on FEM analysis, CFD simulations, and thermal performance optimization using advanced engineering software. His research outputs have appeared in reputable international journals published by Wiley, MDPI, and other academic publishers, and several additional works are under review. Through applied research, industrial consulting, and interdisciplinary innovation, his work contributes to energy efficiency, water sustainability, and climate-responsive engineering, positioning him as an emerging researcher at the intersection of thermal sciences, renewable energy, and computational engineering.

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Thermal Performance Investigation of SWCNT and Graphene Quantum Dots Nanofluids in a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Fin-Blade Tubes
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, B. Ghobadin, A. Motevali.
Heat Transfer, 2020, 49(8), 4783–4800. (Citations: 23)


Evaluation and Improvement of PCM Melting in Double-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Nanoparticle–PCM Combinations for Renewable Energy Systems
A. Motevali, M. Hasandust Rostami, G. Najafi, W. M. Yan.
Sustainability, 2021, 13(19), 10675. (Citations: 21)


Evaluation and Enhancement of Thermal Energy Performance of Heat Exchangers Using SWCNT, GQD Nanoparticles and PCM (RT82)
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, A. Motevali, N. A. C. Sidik, M. A. Harun.
Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 2021, 79(1). (Citations: 15)


Numerical Analysis of Thermal and Hydrothermal Characteristics of a Heat Sink with Various Fin Configurations and Ternary Nanofluid Composition
A. Najafpour, M. H. Rostami.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, 68, 105928. (Citations: 12)


Experimental Analysis and CFD Simulation of a Photovoltaic/Thermal System Using Nanofluids for Sustainable Energy Solutions
M. F. Ghazali, M. I. Maulana, N. A. C. Sidik, G. Najafi, M. I. M. Rashid, M. F. Jamlos, et al.
Journal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat Transfer, 2024, 24(1), 1–13. (Citations: 8)

Dingqin Hu | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Dingqin Hu | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

 City University of Hong Kong | China

Dingqin Hu is an early-career materials and energy researcher specializing in organic photovoltaics and sustainable optoelectronic materials, with research outputs. He received his PhD in Energy Power Engineering from Chongqing University after completing MSc and BSc degrees in Materials Science and Engineering at Sichuan University. His professional experience spans assistant research fellow service at the Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and current postdoctoral research at City University of Hong Kong, where his work focuses on scalable fabrication, morphology control, and efficiency–stability trade-offs in organic solar cells. His research interests include non-fullerene acceptors, polymer and small-molecule photovoltaics, ink-state aggregation control, and large-area device manufacturing. He has authored multiple highly cited papers in top journals such as Advanced Materials, Energy & Environmental Science, Joule, and Advanced Science, alongside several national and international patents. His achievements have been recognized through young researcher exchange awards, excellent employee and CPC honors, and first-prize academic paper awards at regional science and technology conferences. Overall, his work contributes significantly to advancing efficient, stable, and industrially viable organic photovoltaic technologies.

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All-Small-Molecule Organic Solar Cells with an Ordered Liquid Crystalline Donor
H. Chen, D. Hu, Q. Yang, J. Gao, J. Fu, K. Yang, H. He, S. Chen, Z. Kan, et al.
Joule, 2019.

15% Efficiency All-Small-Molecule Organic Solar Cells Enabled by a Fullerene Additive
D. Hu, Q. Yang, H. Chen, F. Wobben, V. M. Le Corre, R. Singh, T. Liu, et al.
Energy & Environmental Science, 2020.

Additive-Induced Miscibility Regulation and Hierarchical Morphology Enable 17.5% Binary Organic Solar Cells
J. Lv, H. Tang, J. Huang, C. Yan, K. Liu, Q. Yang, D. Hu, et al.
Energy & Environmental Science, 2021.

Delicate Morphology Control Triggers 14.7% Efficiency All-Small-Molecule Organic Solar Cells
H. Tang, H. Chen, C. Yan, J. Huang, P. W. K. Fong, J. Lv, D. Hu, et al.
Advanced Energy Materials, 2020.

15% Efficiency All-Small-Molecule Organic Solar Cells Achieved by a Locally Asymmetric F, Cl Disubstitution Strategy
D. Hu, Q. Yang, Y. Zheng, H. Tang, S. Chung, R. Singh, J. Lv, et al.
Advanced Science, 2021.

Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

University of Mascara | Algeria

Mohammed Berka is a Full Professor of Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering with extensive academic and research experience in microwave engineering and electromagnetic systems. He holds a State Engineering degree in Electronics, a Master’s degree in Signal and Telecommunications Systems, a PhD in Telecommunications, and an Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), reflecting a strong and progressive academic background. His career spans nearly two decades of university teaching, supervision, and research leadership, with steady academic promotions culminating in Full Professorship. His research interests focus on metamaterials, metasurfaces, microwave and millimeter-wave filters, antennas, absorbers, MIMO systems, electromagnetic wave propagation, and their applications in wireless communications, 5G, satellite systems, sensing, renewable energy, and photovoltaic optimization. He has contributed to numerous national and international research projects and served in key academic leadership roles. Professor Berka has authored and co-authored 41 peer-reviewed publications, several international conference papers, book chapters, and scholarly books published by recognized academic publishers. His scientific output has achieved an h-index of 7, with 224 citations, reflecting sustained research impact in electromagnetics and microwave engineering. His work has received international recognition through high-impact journal publications, conference invitations, and technical committee memberships, positioning him as an active contributor to advanced telecommunication research and innovation.

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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

Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology | Engineering Award of Excellence

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology  | Engineering Award of Excellence

Lovely professional University | India

Dr. Rajeev Kumar is an accomplished researcher and academician in Mechanical Engineering with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IKGPTU, Kapurthala (2023), preceded by an M.Tech in Design Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (2010) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University (2007). Currently serving as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Lovely Professional University, he has contributed extensively to the fields of crack propagation and prognosis, metal matrix composites, polymer composites, and mechanical composites. His prolific academic output includes 74 publications with 874 citations, an h-index of 18, and 64 Scopus-indexed documents, reflecting strong global research visibility. Dr. Kumar has been actively engaged in guiding Ph.D. and postgraduate students while also participating in grant proposals such as the ISRO-funded project on fiber optic acoustic emission sensing. His dedication has earned him recognition, including the Research Excellence Award on Teacher’s Day Celebration 2024 at LPU. Beyond teaching, he has contributed as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. Passionate about innovation, he also holds patents in renewable energy and mechanical system design. Dr. Kumar continues to inspire through impactful research, academic leadership, and scientific service.

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“Design and analysis of a stairs-climbing military bot for efficient and stable movement on various terrains”

“Unveiling of mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of alkali-treated flax and pine cone fiber   reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: fabrication and characterizations”

“Exploring the implications of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy coatings on tribomechanical, wetting behavior, and   interfacial microstructural characterizations in microwave-clad AISI 304 stainless steels”

“Synergistic Enhancement of Super Capacitive Performance Through Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite Nano-Particles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nano-Composite Electrode”

“Corrosion analysis of stainless steel exposed to Karanja oil biodiesel: a comparative study with commercial           diesel fuel, surface morphology analysis, and long-term immersion effects in alternative fuels”