Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Seong-Jong Kim | Mokpo National Maritime University, South Korea

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🌊 Academic and Professional Background

Prof. Dr. Seong-Jong Kim has been a distinguished professor at the Division of Marine Engineering, Mokpo National Maritime University since 2003. His areas of expertise include corrosion engineering, surface science, and related disciplines. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to education and research in these fields. Actively involved in professional societies, Prof. Kim serves as Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Corrosion Science Society and as Southern Branch President and Editorial Director of the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering. His research focuses on electrochemical and tribological testing, fuel cell technologies, and the optimization of material surfaces using machine learning techniques.

📜 Professional Memberships

Prof. Kim is a dedicated member of several prominent professional societies, reflecting his commitment to advancing science and engineering. These include the Corrosion Science Society of Korea, the Korean Society of Surface Science and Engineering, the Korea Society of Mobility Cognitive Sensors, the Korean Society of Marine Engineering, the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety, and the Korean Welding and Joining Society.

🔬 Areas of Research

Prof. Kim’s research spans a wide range of specialized areas, focusing on innovation in material engineering and environmental sustainability. His work in corrosion and corrosion protection engineering explores methods to prevent material degradation, enhancing durability. In welding and joining engineering, he develops advanced techniques to improve structural performance. His contributions to surface coating and modification engineering focus on optimizing material properties through innovative coatings. Additionally, he conducts experiments in cavitation and erosion phenomena, including studies on solid particle collisions, liquid droplet impingement, and water jet erosion, to understand and mitigate material wear. Prof. Kim is also advancing fuel cell technologies, creating clean energy solutions that emphasize efficiency and sustainability.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Optimization of the electropolishing process of titanium using Taguchi robust design and surface analysis in an eco-friendly electrolyte

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

Effects of oxidation treatment on electrochemical characteristics and interfacial contact resistance of CrAlN-coated metallic bipolar plates for PEMFCs

Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim

Journal: Applied Surface Science

Year: 2025

Effects of electropolishing and plasma ion nitriding on UNS S31603 corrosion in ship scrubber water

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

Electrochemical characteristics and damage mechanism in scrubber washing water of UNS N08367 with plasma ion nitriding and electropolishing

Authors: H.-K. Hwang, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

Effect of hydrogen embrittlement on mechanical characteristics of DLC-coating for hydrogen valves of FCEVs

Authors: D.-H. Shin, S.-J. Kim

Journal: npj Materials Degradation

Year: 2024

Dr. qiran liu | Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

Dr. qiran liu | Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Qiran Liu is a promising researcher currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from China University of Petroleum. Liu’s research focuses on multi-energy coupling systems, renewable energy hydrogen production, and optimizing hydrogen-electric coupling systems.

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👨‍🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Qiran Liu was born in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, in 2000. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the China University of Petroleum (East China), Shandong, in 2022. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. His research interests are focused on multi-energy coupling system control, renewable energy hydrogen production, and hydrogen-electric coupling system optimization.

📑 Research Focus

Qiran’s research explores a dual-layer optimization strategy for photovoltaic-storage-hydrogen systems in coal chemical industry parks. This work aims to enable the sustainable transformation of coal chemical processes by integrating renewable energy.

🔧 Innovations

Qiran’s recent study presents an innovative method to transform the coal chemical industry through renewable hydrogen production. He has developed an energy management scheme utilizing time-of-use electricity pricing, renewable energy generation, and load balancing to maximize daily income. Building on this model, he also created an annual revenue maximization optimization model, which takes into account investment and operational costs for photovoltaic, hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and electricity storage systems. This model provides an optimal capacity configuration to maximize annual profitability.

🌱 Areas of Research

Carbon Reduction in Coal Chemical Industry: Focusing on practical methods to cut down carbon emissions by employing clean, renewable energy sources.

Energy Management: Developing strategies to optimize energy flow and resource allocation.

Capacity Optimization: Determining the ideal setup for different system components to achieve economic and environmental goals.

Hydrogen Production from Renewable Energy Sources: Advancing techniques to produce hydrogen sustainably, using solar and other renewable energies to minimize reliance on traditional, carbon-intensive methods.

Publications Top Noted📄 

Research on dual-layer optimization strategy of photovoltaic-storage-hydrogen system in coal chemical industry park

Authors: Huo, Q., Liu, Q., Deng, H., Shi, C., Wei, T.
Journal: Renewable Energy
Year: 2024

Energy Optimal Dispatching of Ports Multi-Energy Integrated System Considering Optimal Carbon Flow

Authors: Wang, W., Huo, Q., Liu, Q., Zhu, J., Wei, T.
Journal: IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems
Year: 2024

Optimal Allocation of Photovoltaic-Storage-Hydrogen Capacity in Coal Chemical Industry Park

Authors: Huo, Q., Liu, Q., Deng, H., Shi, C., Wei, T.
Journal: 2023 5th Asia Energy and Electrical Engineering Symposium, AEEES 2023
Year: 2023

Research on coordinated control of flexible on-load voltage regulator and STATCOM

Authors: Liu, Q., Huo, Q., Yin, J., Sun, L., Wei, T.
Journal: Energy Reports
Year: 2022

Study on coordinated voltage regulation strategy of flexible on-load tap changer and distributed generator

Authors: Li, J., Huo, Q., Yin, J., Sun, L., Wei, T.
Journal: Energy Reports
Year: 2022

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Stephen Kamande, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

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🌟Professional Summary

Mr. Stephen Mwaniki Kamande is a dedicated biotechnologist specializing in the identification and characterization of microorganisms for secondary metabolite production. His expertise spans biotechnology applications such as biofuel production, plant tissue culture, and molecular biology. Stephen aims to contribute innovations that promote research in biotechnology and influence policy for sustainable solutions. Currently, he serves as a Lab Manager at the Technical University of Kenya.

🎓Educational Background

M.Sc. Biotechnology (2024) – Kenyatta University

B.Phil. Biotechnology, First Class Honors (2016) – Technical University of Kenya

Higher Diploma in Biotechnology (2008) – Kenya Polytechnic University College

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2001) – Kenya National Polytechnic

💼Professional Experience

Lab Manager (2013–Present)
Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Technical University of Kenya

Supervise technical staff and manage lab operations

Schedule and allocate practical units

Participate in research and develop lab procedures

Administer and train in practical sessions

🔬Research Interests

Microbial Biotechnology: Enzymatic production for industrial applications, including biofuels

Plant Biotechnology: In vitro plant cell culture and transformation for crop and animal improvement

🛠Skills

Biotechnology Lab Management

Research and Data Analysis

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Communication and Technical Reporting

Publication Top Noted📝 

Production of cellulases by Xylaria sp. and Nemania sp. using lignocellulose substrates for bioethanol production from maize cobs

Authors: Kamande, S.M., Omwenga, G.I., Ngugi, M.P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024