Qi Chuanlei | Electrical Engineering |Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Qi Chuanlei | Electrical Engineering |Research Excellence Award

Petrochemical Research Institute, PetroChina Company Limited | China

Dr. Yulia A. Yugay is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences, currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Bionanotechnology and Biomedicine, Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Her academic training is rooted in advanced biological sciences, with specialization in plant biotechnology and molecular genetics, and her professional experience spans fundamental research and applied innovation within leading national research institutes. Her research interests focus on plant cell and tissue cultures, molecular mechanisms of stress physiology, and the integration of bionanotechnology for the development of biologically active nanomaterials and functional biomolecules with applications in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and biomedicine. Dr. Yugay has authored 29 peer-reviewed scientific documents published in Q1–Q2 journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, with a strong record as first, corresponding, and co-author; her scholarly impact is reflected through an established h-index-10 and substantial citation record as indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, demonstrating consistent international visibility. In addition to research, she actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for international journals, including MDPI titles. Her achievements highlight scientific excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and meaningful translational potential, positioning her as a leading contributor to modern plant biotechnology and bionanotechnology research.

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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)

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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Kamal Reddad | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Kamal Reddad | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Ibn Tofail University Kenitra | Morocco

Kamal Reddad is a doctoral researcher in computational materials science specializing in hydrogen storage materials for sustainable energy applications. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA), Ibn Tofail University, with a strong academic background in physics, holding a master’s degree in matter and radiation and a bachelor’s degree in physics with a focus on energetics. His research centers on magnesium hydride (MgH₂), where he investigates hydrogen desorption mechanisms using density functional theory (DFT), predictive temperature programmed desorption (TPD) modeling, and kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC) simulations. His work emphasizes the role of transition-metal doping and vacancy defects in enhancing hydrogen release kinetics, contributing to multiscale frameworks that bridge atomistic insights with macroscopic behavior. He has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact Q1 and Q2 journals and actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer.  In recognition of academic excellence, he received the UM5 Excellence Prize during his master’s studies. Overall, his research aims to advance first-principles-driven materials design for next-generation hydrogen storage technologies and clean energy systems.

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Enhancing Hydrogen Desorption in MgH2: A DFT Study on the Effects of Copper and Zinc Doping
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, D. Zejli, R. El Bouayadi.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 87, 1474–1479. (Citations: 26)


Predictive Modeling of Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) in Magnesium Hydride MgH2
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
Fuel, 2026, 403, 136152. (Citations: 5)


Vacancy Defects and Mo Doping Synergy in MgH2: A DFT Study on Hydrogen Desorption and Electronic Enhancement
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2025, 157, 150454. (Citations: 5)


Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Hydrogen Desorption: The Influence of Rhodium in MgH2
K. Reddad, H. Labrim, R. El Bouayadi.
Bulletin of Materials Science, 2026, 49(1), 7. (Accepted)

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.

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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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.