Mr. mohamed Saber | Hydropower | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. mohamed Saber | Hydropower | Best Researcher Award

Zagazig University, Egypt

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🎓 Educational Background

Mr. Mohammed Saber Abdel-Moaty is currently pursuing his M.Sc. in Water and Water Structures Engineering at Zagazig University, Egypt, with expected graduation in 2025. His master’s thesis focuses on the “Investigation of Energy Harvesting by Water Wheels at Low-head Heading up Structures”, showcasing his research interest in sustainable and renewable hydraulic energy. He completed his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 2019 from the same university, graduating with an Excellent with Honor distinction and an overall grade of 88.65%, demonstrating academic excellence in his foundational studies.

🏛️ Professional Affiliation

Since 2024, Mohammed has been an active Member of the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate, affirming his commitment to the national engineering community and professional standards in civil engineering practice.

🛠️ Professional Experience

Mohammed brings a rich and diverse professional background, combining academic involvement, industry experience, and entrepreneurial ventures. Since December 2019, he has been working as a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Water and Water Structures Engineering at Zagazig University. In this role, he supports undergraduate education in water structures, fluid mechanics, and hydraulics, while also supervising lab experiments and guiding students in graduation projects. Alongside his academic career, Mohammed contributes as a Civil Hydraulic Engineer at the Irrigation and Hydraulics Lab, where he conducts both experimental and computational research on open channel flow and hydraulic structures, playing a key role in data analysis and lab development.

From January 2020 to March 2021, he operated as a Structural Design Freelancer, delivering structural modeling, analysis, and detailed construction drawings for various residential and small-scale commercial buildings. His skillful use of tools like SAP2000, ETABS, and SAFE allowed him to provide comprehensive engineering solutions. Since December 2022, Mohammed has worked as a General Contracting Engineer, overseeing on-site construction, quality control, and stakeholder coordination to ensure project efficiency and compliance. Simultaneously, he works as a Freelance CFD Engineer, conducting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using ANSYS Fluent to optimize fluid flow, heat transfer, and hydraulic performance in engineering systems. In addition, Mohammed is a Co-founder of CIVIC, a general contracting company focused on design-build services and real estate investments, reflecting his entrepreneurial vision and leadership in the civil engineering domain.

🧪 Training & Internships

Mohammed expanded his practical knowledge through a 3-month intensive internship at AECOM on the Orbital Road Project in Qatar. This program included structured rotations across multiple departments:

  • In the Utilities Department, he gained hands-on experience with drainage systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and quality control testing.

  • In the Structural Department, he participated in shop drawing reviews, material testing, and structural execution tasks.

  • In the Roads Department, he applied his knowledge in road construction techniques, contributing to project coordination and on-site implementation.

💻 Technical Skills & Expertise

Mohammed demonstrates proficiency across several critical areas in civil and hydraulic engineering. He is highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop for professional communication and documentation. In structural engineering, he effectively uses SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, CSI Column, and AutoCAD for analysis and design. His expertise in CFD simulation includes tools like ANSYS Fluent and FLOW-3D, allowing for advanced fluid dynamics modeling and numerical analysis. He is also adept at using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD 3D for CAD modeling and CFD pre-processing. His core competencies include structural system modeling, load analysis, reinforced concrete detailing, post-processing of CFD results, and engineering optimization, making him a well-rounded engineer capable of handling both design and research-intensive tasks.

Notable Publications📄

Techno-economic Assessment of the Dethridge Waterwheel under Sluice Gates in a Novel Design for Pico Hydropower Generation

  • Authors: Mohamed Saber, Gamal Abdelall, Riham Ezzeldin, Ahmed Farouk AbdelGawad, Reda Ragab

  • Journal: Renewable Energy

  • Year: 2024

 

Dr. Varishetty Madhu Mohan | dye sensitized solar cells | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Varishetty Madhu Mohan | dye sensitized solar cells | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Mohan Babu University, India

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🎓 Educational Qualifications

Dr. Varishetty Madhu Mohan holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, AP, India (2002–2007). His thesis, titled Studies in Thin Films – Investigations on Electrical Properties of Pure and Doped PEO Polymer Electrolyte Films for Solid-State Battery Applications, focuses on advanced materials for energy applications. He earned his M.Sc. (Tech) in Physics and Electronics from the same institution (1996–1999), securing second rank and completing a project on Street Light Illumination Control in collaboration with Amara Raja Batteries, Tirupati. Dr. Madhu Mohan’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. (1993–1996), where he majored in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching & Administrative Experience

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Madhu Mohan is currently an Assistant Professor in Physics at Mohan Babu University, Tirupati (since June 2022). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at IIIT Ongole Campus (2017–2022) and as an Associate Professor at S.V. College of Engineering, Tirupati (2015–2017), and Vemu Institute of Technology, Kothakota (2014–2015). His teaching career includes early roles at SPW Degree College and Narayana Junior College, Tirupati. In addition to teaching, Dr. Madhu Mohan has held significant administrative roles. He served as Associate Dean Academics (2017–2019) and Additional Dean Academics (2019–2021) at IIIT Ongole Campus, where he contributed to academic policy formation and curriculum development.

🌍 International Research Experience

Dr. Madhu Mohan has an extensive international research background spanning 6.7 years. He worked as a Senior Researcher at Shizuoka University, Japan (2009–2014), focusing on dye-sensitized solar cells and polymer gel electrolytes. Prior to this, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Wuhan University of Technology, China (2007–2009), where his research concentrated on lithium batteries, including composite polymer electrolyte films and advanced nanostructures.

🔬 Research Fields of Interest

Dr. Madhu Mohan’s research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials, development of dye-sensitized and silicon-solar cells, and exploration of nanoelectrodes for energy storage applications. He has a strong focus on polymer gel and solid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries, as well as innovations in super capacitors, gas sensors, and other semiconductor devices.

🛠️ Research Expertise

Dr. Madhu Mohan specializes in preparing ZnO and TiO₂ photoelectrodes using spray pyrolysis and spin coating techniques. He has expertise in synthesizing imidazolium ionic liquids, PEO, PEG, and PAN gel electrolytes, and developing advanced nanoelectrode materials through hydrothermal and sol-gel methods. His work on characterizing polymer nanocomposite electrolytes has significant implications for applications in dye-sensitized solar cells, lithium batteries, and super capacitors.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Madhu Mohan has received numerous accolades for his contributions to research and academia. He secured 1st place for his oral presentation at Sai Ram Engineering College, Chennai (2023), and received the Best Oral Presentation Award at Nagarjuna University (2023). His research excellence earned him the prestigious 44th China Postdoctoral Foundation Grade-II Award (No: 20080440966). During his academic tenure, he ranked second in his M.Sc. (Tech) program and was honored with the Sreemathi Suseela Sreeramamurthy Prize.

Publications Top Noted📄

Development of high-performance ammonia sensor based on Al-doped SnO₂ operable at room temperature

Authors: Suvarna, T.; Ganga Reddy, K.; Madhu Mohan, V.; Ramana Reddy, M.V.; Vardhani, C.P.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Year: 2024

Poly(ethylene glycol)/poly(vinylidene) fluoride/TiO₂ nanoparticle composite for sandwiched solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

Authors: Nadimicherla, R.; Chandra Sekhar, M.; Madhu Mohan, V.; Chen, W.

Journal: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics

Year: 2024

Investigation on Sb-doped SnO₂ as an efficient sensor for the detection of formaldehyde

Authors: Suvarna, T.; Ganga Reddy, K.; Mohan, V.M.; Ramana Reddy, M.V.; Vardhani, C.P.

Journal: Materials Today Communications

Year: 2023

Green synthesis of cotton flower shaped nickel oxide nanoparticles: Anti-bacterial and tribological studies

Authors: Uma Ravi Sankar, A.; Kiran, Y.B.; Madhu Mohan, V.; Kiran Kumar, A.B.V.; Venkata Varalakshmi, M.

Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications

Year: 2023

A novel poly(acrylonitrile)/poly(ethylene glycol)-based polymer gel electrolyte for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Authors: Varishetty, M.M.; Kenji, M.; Tarannum, N.; Damaraju, S.R.; Jonnalagadda, M.

Journal: Energy Advances

Year: 2023

Dr. Pin-Yi Zhao | Energy Storage Materials | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Pin-Yi Zhao | Energy Storage Materials | Young Scientist Award

Doctorate at SINOPEC (Dalian) Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals Co., Ltd., China

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🎓 Academic Achievements and Education

Pinyi Zhao earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the prestigious University College London (UCL) (2017–2022), where they were honored with the Dean’s Scholarship, valued at £72,770. During this time, they developed proficiency in conducting risk assessments and maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace. Their research demanded independent and collaborative problem-solving skills, which they utilized to troubleshoot complex technological challenges. Additionally, they honed their analytical capabilities by recording, analyzing, and summarizing data to prepare comprehensive weekly academic reports, both in written and verbal formats.

Prior to their Ph.D., Pinyi pursued a Master of Engineering in Chemical Technology at Tianjin University, a Project 985 institution (2014–2017). With a stellar GPA of 3.7/4.0, they were recognized with an Outstanding Graduate Thesis. Pinyi’s academic excellence earned them the China National Scholarship, a prestigious award conferred to only the top 0.2% of college-educated students in China. They were also a recipient of the Baoshun Scholarship and the Award for Commemoration of Tianjin University’s 120th Anniversary, reflecting their exceptional contributions to the university. Further, they demonstrated their technical expertise by successfully passing the foundations of the Certified Chemical Engineer examination.

Pinyi’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry from Tianjin University (2010–2014), where they maintained an impressive GPA of 3.6/4.0 during their junior and senior years, securing direct admission to graduate school. Their accolades include being named an Outstanding Graduate, a Top Ten Youth in the School of Science, and a recipient of the Outstanding Student Scholarship on two occasions. Notably, Pinyi showcased leadership and innovation as the team lead for the American Mathematical Contest in Modeling, earning an Honorable Mention award.

🔬 Research and Professional Experience

Pinyi Zhao has cultivated a robust research portfolio across various esteemed institutions. As a Visiting Researcher at the UCL Institute for Materials Discovery (2021–2023), they collaborated on multidisciplinary projects aimed at developing eco-friendly electrode materials, culminating in the publication of two papers in prominent international journals.

During their tenure as a Doctoral Research Assistant at UCL Chemistry (2018–2021), Pinyi made significant contributions to advancing lithium-ion battery technologies. Their pioneering work on eco-friendly aerosol multicoated silicon anodes introduced a novel Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Deposition (AACD) method, resulting in sustainable materials for battery electrodes. They demonstrated advanced materials characterization techniques and employed machine learning to analyze data innovatively. Furthermore, they explored organic-processed AACD for multicoated composites, devising a quantifiable ‘fulfilled ratio’ to optimize materials design and algorithms to analyze cyclic-type curves. Pinyi also contributed to the development of safe and high-performance all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, preparing materials through solid-state synthesis, performing Rietveld refinement with GSAS-II, and visualizing data with Vesta.

As a Graduate Research Assistant at Tianjin University (2014–2017), Pinyi focused on developing hard carbon anode materials for lithium/sodium-ion batteries, achieving significant improvements in capacity using polyacrylonitrile and biomass-derived microspheres and nanofibers. Earlier, as an Undergraduate Research Assistant, they participated in China’s National High Technology Research and Development Program “863”, where they evaluated needle coke-based anode materials and optimized their performance through heat-treatment experiments.

Leading a team as part of their Photonic Polymer Sensors Research project (2012–2014), Pinyi established innovative methods for the chiral recognition of amino acids using molecularly imprinted photonic polymers, utilizing advanced instrumental characterization techniques.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Pinyi Zhao’s academic journey is distinguished by numerous accolades, including the Dean’s Scholarship at UCL and the China National Scholarship, awarded to an elite 0.2% of students nationwide. They also received multiple awards at Tianjin University, such as the Outstanding Graduate Award, the Baoshun Scholarship, and recognition for Science and Technology Excellence, highlighting their consistent excellence and contributions to academic and research excellence.

🧪 Key Skills and Expertise

Pinyi has mastered advanced techniques in materials synthesis, including the innovative Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Deposition (AACD) method. Their expertise spans data analysis, utilizing machine learning for innovative solutions, and characterizing materials through electrochemical techniques. They are proficient in tools like GSAS-II and Vesta, and have demonstrated strong leadership and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary research projects.

Publications Top Noted📝

Novel MOF-derived hexagonal starfish-shaped hollow prismatic cone-loaded metal complexes for electrocatalytic water decomposition study

Authors: Zhang, T., Zhao, Y., Liu, F., … Li, P., Wang, H.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2025

An environment-friendly method to prepare fulvic acid-based porous carbon for high energy density supercapacitors

Authors: Wang, J., Zhang, C., Chen, Z., … Zhang, J., Zhao, P.-Y.

Journal: Diamond and Related Materials

Year: 2024

Waste grape skin bio-derived carbon@NiFe2O4 for the environmental pollutants nitrobenzene detection

Authors: Zheng, M., Shi, K., Zhao, Y., … Li, P., Wang, H.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2024

A simple strategy for the controllable synthesis of tin-based anode materials and their lithium storage performances

Authors: Liu, K., Guo, D., Zhao, D., … Song, Y., Sun, J.

Journal: Journal of Energy Storage

Year: 2024

Spontaneous template approach towards nitrogenous multi-shelled hollow carbon spheres with unique onion-like architecture

Authors: Song, C., Liu, K., Wang, T., … Lu, R., Zhang, S.

Journal: Materials Today Chemistry

Year: 2024

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

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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

 

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehedi Shanta, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh

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🎓Education 

Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering

Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)

Higher Secondary Certificate

Birshreshtha Noor Mohammod Public College

Secondary School Certificate

Bashurhat A.H.C Government High School

💼Professional Experience 

Business Analyst – SCM, Zenith Safety Solution

Analyzing operations and sales data, predictive analysis, and improving supply chain operations.

Intern – Supply Chain, GAO Tek Inc.

Sourcing products, logistics management, and participating in training sessions.

🔬Research Interests 

Operations research

Decision analysis

Stochastic optimization

Supply chain and logistics management

Machine Learning

Waste management

🛠️Technical Skills 

Computer-aided Design: SOLIDWORKS, Fusion 360 (Basic)

Numerical Analysis: MS Excel, Minitab, MATLAB

Programming Languages: Python (Basic), C

Software: MS Word, LibreOffice, MS PowerPoint, Canva

Operating Systems: macOS, Windows

🏆Awards and Honors 

1st Runner-up in ‘CaseScape’ national industrial case-solving competition (2022)

Outstanding Project Showcase Award in Product Design and Development course (2021)

National Education Board Scholarships for HSC (2017) and SSC (2015)

Publication📚

“Municipal solid waste management: Identification and analysis of technology selection criteria using Fuzzy Delphi and Fuzzy DEMATEL technique”

Authors: M.H. Shanta, I.A. Choudhury, S. Salman

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

 

Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Renewable Energy and Fuel Cells, Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Faiza Zulfiqar, Lahore university of management sciences,LUMS, Pakistan

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🎓Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
LUMS University, Lahore (2021 – Current)
Field: Chemistry 📚

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2019 – 2021)
Field: Inorganic / Analytical Chemistry

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad (2015 – 2019)
Field: Chemistry 🧪

👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Training Course on HPLC
MEDWATCH Global, Lahore (08/2024 — 09/2024) 🧬

Hands-on Training in Materials Characterization
Lahore University of Management Sciences (11/2021 – 12/2021) 🧑‍🔬

🔬Research Interests

Electrocatalytic Seawater Oxidation: Synthesis of self-standing electrodes and their characterization for methanol-assisted seawater splitting. 🌊🔬

CO2 Reduction and Alcohol Oxidation: Development of porous materials on Cu foam for selective CO2 reduction coupled with alcohol oxidation. 🔋

Phosphidization of Nanomaterials: Studied the effects of phosphidization on ZIF-12 derived CoOx embedded N-doped carbon nanotubes for electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🧪✨

Water Oxidation Catalysis: Synthesized CuO-Cu20 modulated CoMn layered double hydroxides for efficient electrocatalytic water oxidation. 🔍

💻Skills

Technical Skills
Solvothermal, co-precipitation, electrodeposition methods, electrospinning, SEM, XRD, HPLC, IR, UV-visible spectrophotometry.

Digital Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Origin Pro, ChemDraw, and image analysis.

Publications📚

Electro-synthesis of valuable products by coupling energy-saving anodic alcohol oxidation reaction with cathodic CO2 reduction reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Arshad, F., Haq, T.U., Sher, F.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2024

Cobalt containing bimetallic ZIFs and their derivatives as OER electrocatalysts: A critical review

Authors: Shahzad, A., Zulfiqar, F., Arif Nadeem, M.

Journal: Coordination Chemistry Reviews

Year: 2023

Electrocatalytic water oxidation on CuO-Cu2O modulated cobalt-manganese layered double hydroxide

Authors: Hameed, A., Zulfiqar, F., Iqbal, W., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: RSC Advances

Year: 2022

Pronounced effect of phosphidization on the performance of CoOx encapsulated N-doped carbon nanotubes towards oxygen evolution reaction

Authors: Zulfiqar, F., Hameed, A., Shahzad, A., Ahmad Shah, S.S., Nadeem, M.A.

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Year: 2022