Yu Jin | Energy Conversion Devices | Best Researcher Award

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Yu Jin | Energy Conversion Devices | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yu Jin, Pingdingshan University, China.

Vipin | Thermal Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Vipin | Thermal Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Vipin, National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra Haryan, India.

Vipin 🎓 is a dedicated Ph.D. scholar in Thermal Engineering at NIT Kurukshetra, specializing in sustainable solar cooking systems 🌞🍳. With an M.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from AKTU Lucknow, he brings a strong academic foundation and research acumen 📘🛠️. His work focuses on integrating PV panels, thermal energy storage, and heat transfer for efficient solar cooking. Vipin has hands-on experience in experimental setups, data analysis, and R&D 🧪📊. A GATE qualifier and recipient of multiple awards 🏆, he is passionate about advancing green technologies for a sustainable future 🌱🌍.

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Education & Experience 🎓🔬

🎓 Ph.D. (Pursuing) – Thermal Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra (2022–Present)
📚 Thesis: Experimental investigation of a solar cooking system powered by PV panel.
👨‍🏫 Advisors: Dr. N. K. Singh & Dr. Avadhesh Yadav

🎓 M.Tech – Thermal Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra (2017–2019)
🛠️ Dissertation: Fabrication and analysis of receivers for Scheffler solar concentrator.

🎓 B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering, AKTU Lucknow (2011–2015)

🏫 Class XII – D M G Inter College, Meerut (UP Board, 2010)
🏫 Class X – Ram Krishna Hr. Sec. School, Meerut (UP Board, 2008)

🔬 Research Scholar – NIT Kurukshetra (Jan 2022 – Nov 2023, June 2024 – Present)
🔧 Teaching and solar energy system research

🧪 Research Intern – NISE Gurugram (Nov 2023 – June 2024)
🌡️ Worked on testing & R&D of solar cooking systems

🏭 Internship – BHEL Haridwar (June–July 2014)
🌀 Worked on thermal & mechanical calculation of low-pressure turbine

Summary Suitabilty

Mr. Vipin, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering at NIT Kurukshetra, is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a passionate focus on solar energy systems and thermal applications, he has demonstrated excellence in experimental research, sustainable innovation, and scientific contribution, particularly in the field of solar cooking technologies and thermal energy storage. His work bridges real-world impact with advanced academic rigor, setting him apart as an emerging thought leader in renewable energy solutions.

Professional Development 📈🔬

Vipin has actively enhanced his professional skills through various short-term courses and workshops focused on green energy, sustainability, and advanced industrial technologies 🔍📈. He has participated in training programs at institutions like NIT Kurukshetra and RBCET Bareilly, covering solar energy ☀️, waste management ♻️, renewable energy 🌿, energy conservation ⚡, and patent drafting 📝. These experiences have fortified his knowledge in sustainable engineering practices and enabled him to stay updated with current technological trends. Vipin continues to seek opportunities that promote innovation, practical learning, and environmental responsibility in the energy sector 🔧🌱.

Research Focus 🔋⚡

Vipin’s core research lies in the renewable energy sector, with a strong emphasis on solar thermal systems and sustainable cooking technologies 🌞🔥. His work explores the integration of photovoltaic (PV) panels, thermal energy storage, and efficient heat transfer mechanisms to develop round-the-clock indoor solar cooking systems 🏠🍲. This interdisciplinary research combines experimental investigations, computational modeling, and real-world application testing 🧪🖥️. With a passion for reducing carbon footprints and promoting eco-friendly solutions 🌍♻️, Vipin aims to revolutionize cooking energy accessibility in rural and semi-urban India through solar innovation ⚙️🇮🇳.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🏅 Installed 5 solar thermal chulhas at Bharat Bharti Shiksha Samiti, Betul, M.P. (Sponsored by ONGC)
🥇 1st Prize – City Pitch Level, Janhit Jagran Idea Challenge (2018–19)
🏆 Selected Top 20 nationwide – Final boot camp at IIM Calcutta
🎖️ NCC “B & C” Certificate holder from 70 UP Bn NCC Meerut
🏆 Best Thesis Award – Pragati International Scientific Research Foundation, Meerut
🥇 Young Fellow Award 2019 – International Conference on Food & Nutrition Security, NRC Seed Spices Ajmer
🌿 Life Member – Society of Green World for Sustainable Environment
📘 GATE Qualified – 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2025

Publication Top Notes

“Fabrication and experimental investigation of a novel sensible heat storage system for indoor solar cooking” – NK Singh, A Yadav, Journal of Energy Storage 🏠☀️ | Year: 2025

Longwei Yin | Electrochemical Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Longwei Yin | Electrochemical Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Longwei Yin, Shandong University, China.

Longwei Yin is a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at Shandong University’s School of Materials. He specializes in energy conversion and storage materials, contributing to solar cells, electrochemical energy storage, and photocatalysis. With over 300 publications in top journals like Nature Materials, Advanced Materials, and JACS, his research has been cited over 20,000 times. He has led 20+ national and provincial projects and holds 30 invention patents. A recipient of prestigious honors, including the National Outstanding Youth Fund and the Taishan Scholars Program, he actively supports China’s dual-carbon strategy. 🇨🇳🔋🌞

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Education and Experience

  • Doctoral Supervisor at Shandong University, School of Materials 🏫
  • National “New Century Millions Talent Project” recipient (2010) 🏆
  • Awarded Special Government Allowance by the State Council (2007) 💰
  • Distinguished Professor under the Taishan Scholars Program ⛰️
  • Led 20+ Research Projects, including National Key R&D Programs 🔬

Suitability summary 

Dr. Longwei Yin, a distinguished professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Materials, Shandong University, is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award for his groundbreaking contributions to energy conversion and storage materials. With an exceptional research portfolio spanning over 300 high-impact publications in top-tier journals such as Nature Materials, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, JACS, and Angewandte Chemie, his work has been cited over 20,000 times, demonstrating its profound impact on the scientific community.

Professional Development

Longwei Yin’s research focuses on functional material design for energy applications, addressing major strategic goals related to China’s dual-carbon policy. His work spans solar energy conversion, electrochemical energy storage, and photocatalysis, integrating fundamental science with applied engineering. As a leading figure in materials science, he has directed multiple national and international research projects, fostering collaborations in renewable energy technologies. Beyond academia, he serves as a director in multiple national materials and physical vision societies, contributing significantly to policy and innovation in sustainable energy development. His research continues to drive breakthroughs in next-generation energy materials and devices. 🚀🌱🔋

Research Focus

Longwei Yin specializes in energy conversion and storage materials, contributing to advances in sustainable energy solutions. His research integrates solar cell technology, electrochemical energy storage devices, and photocatalysis, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability. By developing functional materials with controlled properties, he tackles critical challenges in energy sustainability. His work supports China’s dual-carbon goals, emphasizing innovative materials for clean energy applications. With a deep focus on both theoretical and applied research, he pioneers next-generation solutions for renewable energy storage and conversion, bridging the gap between material science and real-world energy demands. 🌞🔋🔬

Awards And Honours

  • National Outstanding Youth Fund recipient (2010) 🏅
  • National “New Century Millions Talent Project” awardee 🏆
  • Special Government Allowance from the State Council (2007) 💰
  • Taishan Scholars Distinguished Professor ⛰️
  • Ministry of Education’s New Century Outstanding Talent Plan honoree 🎓
  • Director of National Materials Society, National Society of Physical Vision, and National Electric Mirror Society 🎯
  • Principal Investigator of 20+ National & Provincial Research Projects 🔬
  • Holds 30+ Invention Patents in Energy Materials 📜

Publication Top Noted

1️⃣ “Tuning Dual Catalytic Active Sites of Pt Single Atoms Paired with High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles for Advanced Li-O₂ Batteries” – ACS Nano, 2025

2️⃣ “Enhanced Pseudocapacitive Li⁺ Charge Storage on Lithium-Rich Disordered Rock Salt Vanadium Oxide Nanocrystalline” – Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024

3️⃣ “In Situ Synthesis of Lithiophilic Ag Sites in 3D MOF-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Porous Carbon Composites Towards Dendrite-Free Lithium Metal Anodes” – Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2024

4️⃣ “Revealing the Effect of the Microstructure on Potassium Storage Behavior in a Two-Dimensional Mesoporous Carbon Anode” – ACS Nano, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

5️⃣ “Integrating Activated Inorganic Fluoride Nanocrystals with Polar Polymer for Wide-Temperature Solid Lithium Metal Batteries” – ACS Energy Letters, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

6️⃣ “High-Performance All-Solid-State Li–Se Battery Based on Selenium Loaded on Ti₃C₂ MXene Cathode” – Green Energy and Resources, 2024 (📑 2 citations)

Mohamed Ben Bechir | Renewable Energy | Excellence in Research

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Mohamed Ben Bechir | Renewable Energy | Excellence in Research

Prof. Mohamed Ben Bechir, faculté des sciences de Sfax, Tunisia.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Baccalauréat (Mathématiques): Lycée Habib Màazoun, Sfax (2007)
  • 🎓 Licence Fondamentale en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2010)
  • 🎓 Master de Physique des Milieux Condensés: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2012)
  • 🎓 Doctorat en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2015)
  • 🎓 Habilitation Universitaire en Physique: Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (2022)
  • 🧑‍🏫 Lecturer: Faculty of Sciences, Gafsa, Tunisia (2015–Present)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Mohamed Ben Bechir is a visionary researcher whose groundbreaking contributions in materials science and renewable energy research make him an outstanding candidate for the prestigious Excellence in Research . His expertise in synthesizing and characterizing innovative materials, coupled with his impactful academic and mentorship roles, underscores his commitment to advancing science and sustainable energy solutions.

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Publications Top Notes

  • 🌟 Exploring Photoconduction Mechanisms in Lead-Free Cs3Sb2I9 Single Crystal Thin Films (2024, Optical Materials)
  • 💡 Exploring Photoexcitation Effects on Cs3Bi2Br9 Perovskite Single Crystal Properties (2024, Optical Materials, cited by: 2)
  • ⚛️ From Molecular Salt to Layered Network: Cation-Driven Tuning of Band Gap, Structure, and Charge Transport in A3Bi2I9 (A = Cs, Rb) Perovskites (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 1)
  • 🔬 Investigating the Electrical and Optical Characteristics of Lead-Free All-Inorganic Cs3Sb2Br9 Single Crystals (2024, Optical Materials, cited by: 2)
  • 🔍 Vibrational Spectroscopic, Optical Properties, and Electrical Conduction Mechanism of Lead-Free Perovskite Cs2ZnCl4 (2024, Chemistry Africa)
  • 🌐 Understanding Charge Transport and Dielectric Relaxation Properties in Lead-Free Cs2ZrCl6 Nanoparticles (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 3)
  • 🏗️ Structural, Morphological, Electrical, and Dielectric Properties of Na2Cu5(Si2O7)2 for ASSIBs (2024, RSC Advances, cited by: 2)
  • ⚙️ Investigation of Optical, Dielectric, and Charge Transfer Properties in Lead-Free Double Perovskite Cs2MSbBr6 (M = Cu, Ag) (2024, Ionics, cited by: 4)

Jeong Hwan Bae | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Jeong Hwan Bae | Energy Economics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jeong Hwan Bae, Chonnam National University , South Korea.

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Education 

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, & Regional Economics (AEREC) from Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA (December 2005) 🎓
  • MSc in Environmental and Resource Economics, University College London, UK (September 2002) 🌿
  • Master in Urban and Regional Planning, Seoul National University, South Korea (February 1999) 🏙️
  • Bachelor in Economics, Seoul National University, South Korea (February 1996) 📊

Experience

    • 2023-Present: Prime Vice President, Korea Environmental Economics Association 🌱
    • 2023-Present: Director, Center for Regional Development, Chonnam National University 🏫
    • 2023-Present: Executive Committee Member, International Energy Agency, Bioenergy 🌏
    • 2019-2020: Vice Dean, College of Business Administration, Chonnam National University 📚
    • 2018-Present: Professor, Department of Economics, Chonnam National University 👨‍🏫
    • 2013-2018: Associate Professor, Chonnam National University 🔍
    • 2009-2013: Assistant Professor, Chonnam National University 🧑‍🏫
    • 2013-2014: Visiting Scholar, San Jose State University, USA ✈️
    • 2005-2009: Associate Researcher, Korea Energy Economics Institute ⚡

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Jeong Hwan Bae is exceptionally qualified for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive contributions to the fields of Environmental and Energy Economics. His work has significantly advanced understanding and policy formulation in renewable energy, climate change mitigation, and resource management.

Professional Development (💼🔬)

Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️)

  • 2024: Second and Third Excellent Paper Awards, Korea Environmental Economics Association 🏆
  • 2023: Third Excellent Paper, Korea Resource Economics Association 🥉
  • 2023: Best Excellent Paper, Korea Environmental Economics Association 🥇
  • 2022: Third Excellent Paper, Korea Resource Economics Association 📜
  • 2021: Second Excellent Paper, Korea New and Renewable Energy 🥈
  • 2019: Academic Award, Korea Water Academic Association 🌊
  • 2018: Second Excellent Paper, Korea Environmental Economics Association 📈
  • 2016: Excellent Paper, Korea Resource Economics Association & Korea Energy Economics Institute ✨
  • 2015: Grant from Korea Research Foundation, Senior Researcher Funding Program 💰
  • 2013: Best Research Award, College of Business and Administration, Chonnam National University 🎖️

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Howard Qingsong Tu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Howard Qingsong Tu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu , Rochester Institute of Technology, United States.

Howard Qingsong Tu, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology and Associate Director of the Battery Prototype Center. His career focuses on advancing sustainable energy and environment systems, especially through the mechanics of electrochemistry in solid-state batteries and water desalination. Dr. Tu completed his Ph.D. at UC Berkeley, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. He has co-founded a company, mentored students, and led numerous research projects funded by institutions such as the DOE, NSF, and DoD. He is passionate about bridging lab-scale innovations with industrial applications. 🔋🌍💧

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Education:

  • Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2017) 🎓
  • M.S. & B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (2011) 🛠️
  • Postdoc in Material Science, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (2017-2021) 🧪

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology (2021-present) 🏫
  • Associate Director, Battery Prototype Center (2022-present) 🔋
  • Co-Founder & CEO, CALSTERMER LLC (2014-2018) 💼

Suitability for The Award

  Dr. Howard Qingsong Tu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his remarkable contributions to sustainable energy, environmental preservation, and electrochemical systems. His work spans from cutting-edge renewable energy storage solutions to innovative environmental technologies, addressing critical global challenges in energy efficiency, pollution control, and resource sustainability.

Professional Development (💼🔬)

Research Focus 🧫🧬

Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️

  • US-EDA Build Back Better Act ($1.3M/yr) – Co-PI 🏆
  • DoE-VTO Battery500 Program ($900K) – Co-PI 🏅
  • DoD-ARO Young Investigator Program ($120K/yr) – PI 🎖️
  • NYSP2I Pollution Prevention Fund ($150K/yr) – PI 🌍
  • ACS-ND Grant ($50K/yr) – PI 💼

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Mohamed El Amine Boudia | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

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Mohamed El Amine Boudia | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohamed El Amine Boudia,  Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

🌞 Dr.Mohamed El Amine Boudia is a dedicated researcher specializing in organic solar cells, currently engaged in simulating these devices using an optoelectronic model under standard conditions (100 mW cm^-2 of AM 1.5 G illumination). His work focuses on understanding the electrical processes within organic solar cells to extract key performance factors such as PCE, Voc, Jsc, FF, EQE, and CELIV. Originating from Algeria and China, Mohamed is contributing significantly to the field of photovoltaics by exploring the efficiency enhancements of ternary organic solar cells (TOSC) through varying charge carrier densities and mobility ratios. 🌱🔋

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Education and Experience 📚

🎓Dr. Mohamed holds a strong academic background in photovoltaics and materials science, which underpins his expertise in simulating and fabricating organic solar cells. His experience includes working with cutting-edge technologies like solar simulators, glove boxes, and solution-processed organic materials, allowing him to push the boundaries of solar energy research. 🧑‍🔬🔧

Professional Development 🏆

📈 Throughout his career, Mohamed has been involved in various research projects and collaborations that have enhanced his understanding of organic and hybrid solar cells. His continuous learning and application of advanced techniques in power conversion efficiency and material optimization have made him a valuable contributor to the solar energy community. 🌐🛠️

Research Focus 🔬

🔬 Dr. Mohamed’s research is centered on the development and optimization of organic solar cells, with a particular interest in the performance metrics and efficiency improvements of these devices. By simulating conventional and inverted organic solar cells and exploring the role of electron transport layers like SnO2, he aims to achieve higher efficiency rates and better overall performance. His work on ternary organic solar cells and loss processes is paving the way for future innovations in the field. 🌞⚡

Publications 📚📝

  • Simulation and Comparison of the Photovoltaic Performance of Conventional and Inverted Organic Solar Cells with SnO2 as Electron Transport Layers 📜 “Energies”, 2024-07-05 | Contributors: Mohamed El Amine Boudia, Qiuwang Wang, Cunlu Zhao 📚
  • Latest Updates of Single-Junction Organic Solar Cells up to 20% Efficiency 📜 “Energies”, 2023 | Contributors: El Amine Boudia Mohamed, Zhou Yi, Li Hongying, Wang Qiuwang, Xi Jun, Zhao Cunlu 📚