Somia Abbas | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Somia Abbas | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Somia Abbas at National Research Centre (NRC) | Egypt

Yi Yang, affiliated with Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China, is a leading clinician-scientist specializing in neurorestoration, disorders of consciousness (DoC), and neuromodulation therapies. His research emphasizes understanding neural mechanisms underlying consciousness, motor function recovery, and brain network plasticity following brainstem injury, stroke, and other neurological disorders. Yi Yang integrates advanced neuroimaging, electroencephalography (EEG), functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies to quantify motor intention, assess consciousness levels, and develop targeted rehabilitation strategies for patients with cognitive and motor impairments. He has made significant contributions to clinical translation of neuromodulation approaches, including epidural spinal cord stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, demonstrating improvements in motor recovery and hemodynamic responses. His work also includes clinical diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for ischemic stroke neurorestoration, highlighting his role in evidence-based clinical practice. Yi Yang has authored 98 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 1,370 citations with an h-index of 22, demonstrating both scientific impact and clinical relevance. Key studies include multimodal BCI applications for motor intention quantization, thalamic burst and tonic firing as biomarkers of consciousness, and cerebral neurovascular networks as potential targets for DoC interventions. His research advances neural plasticity understanding, supports personalized neurorestorative therapies, and aims to enhance functional recovery and quality of life for patients with severe neurological conditions.

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Prasenjit Das | Design | International Collaboration Award

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Prasenjit Das | Design | International Collaboration Award

Dr. Prasenjit Das, Technical University Berlin, Germany.

Hao Shang | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Hao Shang | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hao Shang, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, China.

Chao Wang | Biomass Material | Young Researcher Award

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Chao Wang | Biomass Material | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Chao Wang , Harbin Engineering university, Yantai Research Institute , China.

Chao Wang 🎓🔬 is an Associate Professor at Harbin Engineering University, specializing in polymer membranes for water treatment and biomass material applications. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2021) and a Master’s in Polymer Chemistry and Physics (2016) from Harbin Institute of Technology, following a Bachelor’s in Material Chemistry from Northeast Forestry University. Her research focuses on developing natural-product-derived membranes for molecular separation and wastewater treatment. As the leader of multiple funded projects, she has published high-impact SCI papers in top journals. 📚🌱 Her work contributes to sustainable and efficient membrane technologies. 🌍💧

Publication Profile

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Education & Work Experience 📚💼

  • 2016.09 – 2021.09 | Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering & Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology 🎓

  • 2015.09 – 2016.09 | Master’s in Polymer Chemistry & Physics, Harbin Institute of Technology 🧪

  • 2011 – 2015 | Bachelor’s in Material Chemistry, Northeast Forestry University 🏛️

  • 2021.11 – Present | Associate Professor, Harbin Engineering University 👩‍🏫

Suitability Summary

Dr. Chao Wang is an outstanding young researcher in the field of polymer chemistry and membrane technology, making significant contributions to sustainable water treatment and advanced membrane materials. Her research focuses on developing biomass-derived membranes, antibacterial thin films, and high-efficiency dye removal membranes, which have broad applications in environmental protection and industrial water purification. With an impressive portfolio of high-impact SCI publications, leadership in multiple research projects, and groundbreaking advancements in polymer-based separation technologies, Dr. Wang exemplifies the qualities of an innovative and influential scientist, making her a deserving candidate for the Young Researcher Award.

Professional Development 📈🔬

Chao Wang is deeply engaged in polymer chemistry and membrane technology research. Her work focuses on polymer membranes for efficient water treatment, incorporating natural biomaterials for enhanced separation performance. 🌱💧 She leads multiple funded projects, including the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and Yantai Science & Technology Innovation programs. As a prolific researcher, she has published in high-impact journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and Journal of Membrane Science. 📄✨ Her contributions advance sustainable membrane technologies, offering innovative solutions for environmental challenges. 🌍🔍

Research Focus 🏗️🔬

Chao Wang’s research primarily revolves around polymer membranes for water treatment, molecular separation, and biomass material applications. 🌿💧 Her work aims to develop next-generation membranes with enhanced selectivity and efficiency, utilizing bio-based components for sustainable solutions. She explores lignin-based membranes, nanochannel structures, and surface modifications to improve filtration performance. 🏭🔍 Her studies contribute to industries requiring high-performance membranes, such as wastewater treatment, dye removal, and chemical separation. 🚰🔬 Through innovative polymer engineering, she advances eco-friendly and cost-effective filtration technologies for global water sustainability. 🌎♻️

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • Project Leader | Youth Fund Project of Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation 🎓

  • Project Leader | Fundamental Research Projects of Science & Technology Innovation and Development Plan in Yantai 🏛️

  • Project Leader | Yantai Science and Technology Innovation Assistance for New Kinetic Energy Open Research Topics 🏆

  • Published in Top SCI Journals | Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Membrane Science, Polymer 📄🔥

 Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Wang, C., Lu, Y., Chu, P., He, T., Liu, L., & Zhang, C. (2025). Design of intrinsically antibacterial thin film composite membrane based on natural material for efficient molecular sieving. Separation and Purification Technology, 355:129798. (Cited by: 1) 📄🔬

2️⃣ Wang, C., Chen, R., Liu, W., Li, Y., & Wang, J. (2025). Electron-Withdrawing Effects for Tailoring Oxidative-Stress-Mediated Coating in Marine Antifouling. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. (Cited by: -) 🌊🦠

3️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, W., Zhang, C., Xu, H., Liu, L., & Zhang, C. (2022). Natural-product-derived membranes for high-efficiency anionic dye removal. Journal of Membrane Science, 663:121061. (Cited by: -) 🌱💧

4️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, J., Liu, C., Song, X., & Zhang, C. (2021). Wood-inspired preparation of ligninsulfonate/trimesoylchloride nanofilm with a highly negatively charged surface for removing anionic dyes. Chemical Engineering Journal, 412:128609. (Cited by: -) 🌳🧪

5️⃣ Wang, C., Zhang, J., Liu, C., Song, X., & Zhang, C. (2021). Ligninsulfonate/trimesoylchloride nanocomposite membrane with transmembrane nanochannels via bionic cell membrane for molecular separation. Journal of Membrane Science, 628:119741. (Cited by: -) 🏗️🧫

6️⃣ Wang, C., Song, X., Liu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2021). PVC-g-PVP amphiphilic polymer synthesis by ATRP and its membrane separation property for silicone-containing wastewater. Polymer, 229:123965. (Cited by: -) 🏭💡

Jin Wang | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

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Jin Wang | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jin Wang, Zhejiang Normal University, China.

Publication profile

Googlescholar

Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Chemistry (2011–2016) from East China University of Science and Technology
    • 📝 Thesis: “Wider Absorption Range and High Electron Injection Efficiency Sensitizers for Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells”
    • 🧑‍🏫 Advisor: Prof. Dr. Xinhua Zhong (Humboldt Research Fellow)
  • 🧪 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (2016–2017) at the University of Science and Technology of China with Prof. Yujie Xiong
  • 👨‍🔬 Professor (2017–present) at Zhejiang Normal University

Suitability For The Award

Prof. Jin Wang, a distinguished scientist in the field of chemistry and materials science, is a leading figure in advancing quantum dot sensitized solar cells and sustainable energy solutions. Currently serving as a professor at Zhejiang Normal University, Prof. Wang’s pioneering research focuses on enhancing solar energy efficiency through innovative sensitizer designs and CO2 photoreduction. His exceptional contributions to the scientific community make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 🏅 2014: National Outstanding Graduate Award, Chinese Ministry of Education
  • 🎖️ 2013: Cheng Siwei Presidential Fellowship, Summa Cum Laude, East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)
  • 🥈 2013: 2nd Prize at the 17th Academic Conference, ECUST

Publications Top Notes

  • High-efficiency “green” quantum dot solar cells (2014) – Cited by 664 🌱☀️
  • Coordination chemistry in the design of heterogeneous photocatalysts (2017) – Cited by 544 ⚗️🌟
  • Core/shell colloidal quantum dot exciplex states for highly efficient quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells (2013) – Cited by 468 🔬💡
  • Near Infrared Absorption of CdSexTe1–x Alloyed Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cells with More than 6% Efficiency and High Stability (2013) – Cited by 439 🔴🔋
  • Boosting power conversion efficiencies of quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells beyond 8% by recombination control (2015) – Cited by 435 🚀⚡
  • Enabling Visible‐Light‐Driven Selective CO2 Reduction by Doping Quantum Dots: Trapping Electrons and Suppressing H2 Evolution (2018) – Cited by 297 🌈🔋

You-Dong Kim | fuel cell technologies | Best Researcher Award

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You-Dong Kim | fuel cell technologies | Best Researcher Award 

Mr.You-Dong Kim, Colorado School of Mines, United States.

Publication profile

Googlescholr
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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. Candidate in Material Science (2020–2025)
    Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA
    Advisors: Prof. Ryan O’Hayre and Prof. Neal Sullivan
  • 🎓 M.Eng. in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering (2016–2018)
    Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
    Advisor: Prof. Jun-Young Park
  • 🎓 B.Eng. in Advanced Materials Engineering (2011–2016)
    Sejong University, Seoul, South Korea
  • 🛠 Research Experience in Solid Oxide Cells and Electrochemical Testing
    Techniques include tape-casting, spray coating, machine learning applications, and electrochemical analysis 📊.

Suitability For The Award

Mr. Youdong Kim’s extensive research in the field of Material Science, particularly his work on Solid Oxide Cells (SOCs) and Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells (PCFCs), positions him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His efforts in the fabrication and testing of SOCs demonstrate his commitment to advancing energy technologies, which are critical for sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors 

  • 🏆 University Fellowship (2020–2024)
    Awarded by Colorado School of Mines

Publications

  • “Towards improved stability in proton-conducting ceramic fuel cells” – Meisel, C., Huang, J., Kim, Y.-D., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2024) – Cited by: 1 📄
  • “Improving tubular protonic ceramic fuel cell performance by compensating Ba evaporation via a Ba-excess optimized proton conducting electrolyte synthesis strategy” – Kim, Y.-D., Kim, I.-H., Meisel, C., Sullivan, N.P., O’Hayre, R. (2024) – Cited by: 3 📄
  • “Tuning the Co/Fe ratio in BaCoxFe0.8−xZr0.1Y0.1O3−δ, a promising triple ionic and electronic conducting oxide, to boost electrolysis and fuel cell performance” – Shin, Y., Kim, Y.-D., Sanders, M., Walker, M., O’Hayre, R. (2022) – Cited by: 15 📄
  • “Proton-conducting ceramics for water electrolysis and hydrogen production at elevated pressure” – Herradon, C., Le, L., Meisel, C., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2022) – Cited by: 24 📄
  • “Performance degradation in proton-conducting ceramic fuel cell and electrolyzer stacks” – Le, L.Q., Meisel, C., Hernandez, C.H., O’Hayre, R., Sullivan, N.P. (2022) – Cited by: 26 📄
  • “Cobalt-free perovskite Ba1-xNdxFeO3-δ air electrode materials for reversible solid oxide cells” – Kim, Y.-D., Yang, J.-Y., Saqib, M., Song, S.-J., Park, J.-Y. (2021) – Cited by: 35 📄

Muhammad Zeeshan Malik | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Muhammad Zeeshan Malik | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Malik, Taizhou University, China.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering – Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China (2013-2017)
  • 🎓 Master’s in Electrical Engineering – Chongqing University, China (2010-2012)
  • 📖 Associate Professor – Taizhou University, Zhejiang, China (April 2021–Present)
  • 📖 Associate Professor – Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaiyin, China (2018-2021)
  • 🔬 Research Associate – Zhejiang University, China (2013-2017)
  • 🏫 Lecturer – Rachna College of Engineering & Technology, Gujranwala, Pakistan (2012-2013)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Muhammad Zeeshan Malik’s extensive research portfolio and contributions make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise spans several critical areas, including power electronics, renewable energy systems, and energy integration. His innovative work has contributed significantly to the fields of electrical and electronics engineering, with particular emphasis on sustainable energy solutions.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors 

  • 🌍 Listed in the top 2% of scientists worldwide by Stanford University and Elsevier (2023)
  • 🏅 Participated in the International Cultural Festival, Chongqing University, China (2010)
  • 🏸 Achieved certification in International VS Chinese badminton game, Chongqing University (2012)

Publications

  • “Investigation of MPPT techniques under uniform and non-uniform solar irradiation condition–a retrospection” – 257 citations, 2020 📈
  • “Solar irradiance measurement instrumentation and power solar generation forecasting based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANN): A review of five years research trend” – 204 citations, 2020 ☀️🤖
  • “Environmental impacts of hazardous waste, and management strategies to reconcile circular economy and eco-sustainability” – 156 citations, 2022 ♻️🌍
  • “Design and comparative exergy and exergo-economic analyses of a novel integrated Kalina cycle improved with fuel cell and thermoelectric module” – 66 citations, 2020 ⚙️🔋
  • “Review of online and soft computing maximum power point tracking techniques under non-uniform solar irradiation conditions” – 62 citations, 2020 🌞📊
  • “Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) system boosted with solar energy and TEG based on exergy and exergo-environment analysis and multi-objective optimization” – 53 citations, 2020 🌊🔆
  • “A review on design parameters and specifications of parabolic solar dish Stirling systems and their applications” – 52 citations, 2022 📡🌡️
  • “Strategic planning of renewable distributed generation in radial distribution system using advanced MOPSO method” – 52 citations, 2020 ⚡📈

Jiacong Li | Decarbonization | Best Researcher Award

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Jiacong Li | Decarbonization | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jiacong Li , Tsinghua University, China

📚🔬Publication Profile

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Suitability For The Award

Jiacong Li is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Tsinghua University, specializing in environmental science and engineering. His research focuses on energy system decarbonization, particularly through the application of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. His innovative approach and significant contributions position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education and Experience:

🎓 Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering
Tsinghua University, ongoing

🎓 Bachelor of Engineering
Tsinghua University

🎓 Bachelor of Philosophy
Tsinghua University

🛠 Research Focus:
Energy system decarbonization, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)

📊 Published in Applied Energy:
Assessing flexible carbon capture power plants’ synergies with renewable energy

Professional Development

🚀 Jiacong Li has actively contributed to cutting-edge research on the decarbonization of power systems, focusing on the flexible operation of carbon capture and storage technologies. His current projects explore the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar with carbon capture systems to enhance power system flexibility. 💡 Jiacong is involved in collaborations with the Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute and the Ordos-Tsinghua Innovative & Collaborative Research Program, advancing carbon neutrality goals. His ongoing work on decarbonizing the coal-to-methanol industry showcases his dedication to developing sustainable energy solutions for the future. 🌱

Research Focus

🔬 Jiacong Li’s research is centered on decarbonizing energy systems through flexible carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. His work explores the synergy between CCS power plants and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, focusing on large-scale power systems. 🔋 His research aims to optimize the flexibility of CCS operations, ensuring that energy generation remains efficient while reducing carbon emissions. 🌍 By examining the economic and environmental benefits, Jiacong’s studies provide insights into how CCS can be deployed in the near term, offering a pathway toward a carbon-neutral future. 🌱

Awards and Honors 🏆✨

🏅 Best Researcher Award Nominee – 2024

🎖 Research Publication in Applied Energy – 2025

🌟 Tsinghua-Toyota Joint Research Institute Cross-discipline Program

🌟 Ordos-Tsinghua Collaborative Research in Carbon Neutrality

Publications 📚📝

📄 Assessing the synergies of flexibly-operated carbon capture power plants with variable renewable energy in large-scale power systems – Applied Energy (2025)
Cited by: N/A

📄 Combined solar power and storage as cost-competitive and grid-compatible supply for China’s future carbon-neutral electricity system – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2021)
Cited by: N/A

Conclusion

Jiacong Li’s academic achievements, robust research contributions, and innovative approach to energy decarbonization align well with the criteria for the Best Researcher Award. His ongoing efforts to advance CCUS technologies and his ability to publish impactful research highlight his potential to make significant contributions to the field of environmental science and engineering. Recognizing his work with this award would not only honor his achievements but also encourage further innovation in sustainable energy solutions.