Amira Berriche | Electricity | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Amira Berriche | Electricity | Research Excellence Award

Polytech University of Lille | France

Ms. Amira Berriche is an Associate Professor in Management Sciences with expertise in consumer behavior, financial decision-making, digital finance, marketing-finance interfaces, and sustainable business practices. Her research focuses on behavioral change models, ethical marketing, ESG adoption, financial inclusion, digital banking, and AI applications in consumer and financial contexts. She leads transdisciplinary projects, supervises doctoral research on CSR, fintech, and sustainable practices, and contributes to international collaborations, conferences, and publications. Her work emphasizes societal impact, innovation, early-career mentoring, and the integration of marketing, finance, and technology for responsible and inclusive financial and consumer strategies. Her research has produced 5 documents with 6 citations and an h-index of 1.

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Yue Sun | Energy Storage | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Sun | Energy Storage | Research Excellence Award

Huaibei Normal University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yue Sun is an energy materials researcher specializing in bioinspired porous carbon, two-dimensional MXene materials, osmotic energy systems, supercapacitors, and zinc-ion capacitors. Her research focuses on structureā€“property relationships, ion transport regulation, and interface engineering for advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices. She has made significant contributions to biomass-derived porous carbons, MXene-based composite electrodes, and nanofluidic membranes with enhanced capacitive and osmotic performance. Her scholarly output includes 26 research publications, achieving an h-index of 17 with 1,072 citations across 857 citing documents, reflecting strong academic impact and research visibility.

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Sibel ƇeviĢ‡k Bektaş | Energy Management | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sibel ƇeviĢ‡k Bektaş | Energy Management | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Karadeniz Technical University | Turkey

Dr. Sibel Ƈevik Bektaş is an academic and researcher in electrical and electronics engineering with expertise in energy systems, renewable energy integration, and intelligent forecasting methods. Her research centers on data-driven and artificial intelligenceā€“based approaches for short-term load forecasting, solar irradiance prediction, and optimal energy management in grid-connected distribution networks with storage and renewables. She has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers on multi-objective optimization, neural networks, deep learning, and decision-support tools for power systems. Her professional experience includes teaching, research activities, project supervision, and funded research participation. Her scholarly output includes 5 indexed documents, receiving 13 citations, with an h-index of 2, reflecting emerging research impact.

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Nousheen Iqbal | Energy | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nousheen Iqbal | Energy | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Sichuan University of Science and EngineeringĀ  | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nousheen Iqbal is an Associate Professor and materials scientist specializing in advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of carbon nanofibers, two-dimensional materials, metal oxides, and hybrid nanostructures for supercapacitors, metal-ion batteries, gas adsorption, and environmental remediation. She has led and contributed to multiple competitive research projects and published extensively in high-impact international journals, demonstrating strong scholarly influence with over 1,233 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 21. Her professional experience encompasses academic teaching, graduate supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, project leadership, and peer review, with recognized expertise in advanced materials characterization and translational nanomaterials research.

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Stanislav Yankovsky | Energy | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Stanislav Yankovsky | Energy | Best Academic Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Tomsk Polytechnic University | Russia

Stanislav Aleksandrovich Yankovsky is a highly accomplished academic and researcher specializing in energy engineering and thermal power systems. He serves as an Associate Professor at the I.N. Butakov Research and Educational Center of the National Research Tomsk Polytechnic University, where he also earned his engineering degree and Ph.D. equivalent. His professional journey spans engineering practice, teaching, and research leadership, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, hydrogen energy, carbon-neutral conversion technologies, recycling, geothermal technologies, and tribotechnologies. He has led and participated in numerous large-scale research projects funded by national science foundations and strategic development programs, contributing to advancements in coal-wood fuel combustion, geothermal technologies for autonomous energy supply, and distributed energy systems. His work has resulted in over 150 scientific publications, including many in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, with notable citation metrics and an H-index of 11 across major databases. In addition to research, he is actively engaged in teaching courses such as hydrodynamics of power plants, modern energy technologies, and combustion of organic fuels, and he has developed several innovative curricula in renewable and non-traditional energy sources. He regularly reviews for leading international journals published by MDPI and Elsevier and plays a key role in applied research and industrial collaborations aimed at improving energy systems and resource efficiency. His career reflects a blend of academic excellence, practical expertise, and commitment to sustainable energy development.

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Yankovsky, S., Misyukova, A., Berikbolov, A., Vagner, M., & Yankovskaya, N. (2023). Influence of grinding methodology and particle size on coal and wood co-combustion via injection flame opening angle. Energies, 16(11), 4469.

Gorshkov, A., Berezikov, N., Kaltaev, A., Yankovsky, S., Slyusarsky, K., Tabakaev, R., & Larionov, K. (2021). Analysis of the physicochemical characteristics of biochar obtained by slow pyrolysis of nut shells in a nitrogen atmosphere. Energies, 14(23), 8075.

Yankovsky, S., Tolokolā€™nikov, A., Gorshkov, A., Misyukova, A., & Kuznetsov, G. (2021). Justification of the reduction possibility of sulfur oxides and fly ash emissions during co-combustion of coal and waste from woodworking enterprises. Applied Sciences, 11(24), 11719.

Yankovsky, S., Tolokolā€™nikov, A., Misyukova, A., & Kuznetsov, G. (2021). On the effect of the distances between coal and wood particles during their joint pyrolysis on sulfur oxides formation. Energies, 14(24), 8321.

Yankovsky, S., Tolokolā€™nikov, A., Berezikov, N., & Gubin, V. (2021). Justification of the energy use of cedar husk waste as an environmentally friendly additive for co-combustion with coal. Energies, 14(21), 7027.

 

Lakshmikanthan P | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lakshmikanthan P | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Senior Scientist | CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute | India

Dr. Lakshmikanthan P is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bangalore, and Assistant Professor at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). His research focuses on greenhouse gas measurement and modelling, climate change assessment, urban health risk analysis, environmental forecasting, solid waste management, sustainability engineering, and ocean modelling. With a strong academic and research background in environmental and civil engineering, he has contributed extensively to advancing sustainable waste management practices and environmental modelling approaches. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, addressing critical issues related to municipal solid waste characterization, landfill engineering, leachate management, and waste-to-energy systems. His work has explored innovative methods for predicting landfill behavior, understanding spontaneous waste ignition, and improving leachate recirculation systems. He has guided and co-guided several doctoral and masterā€™s students, fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and engineering practice, including positions in leading research institutions and industry. He is an active member of professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineering and the International Water Association. His expertise in specialized modelling tools and environmental software supports his applied research in forecasting and sustainability analysis. He has been recognized with awards for his contributions to the field, and his research continues to influence waste management strategies, policy development, and technological innovation aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development. His scholarly impact includes 72 citations from 61 documents, 3 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2.

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Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2015). Shear strength characteristics of mechanically biologically treated municipal solid waste (MBT-MSW) from Bangalore. Waste Management, 39, 63ā€“70.

Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Mondal, P., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2019). Determination of ignition temperature of municipal solid waste for understanding surface and sub-surface landfill fire. Waste Management, 97, 123ā€“130.

Babu, G. L. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Santhosh, L. G. (2014). Life cycle analysis of municipal solid waste (MSW) land disposal options in Bangalore City. In ICSI 2014: Creating Infrastructure for a Sustainable World (pp. 795ā€“806).

Manjunatha, G. S., Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Singh, L., Kumar, S., & others. (2020). Specific heat and thermal conductivity of municipal solid waste and its effect on landfill fires. Waste Management, 116, 120ā€“130.

Sivakumar Babu, G. L., & Lakshmikanthan, P. (2015). Estimation of the components of municipal solid waste settlement. Waste Management & Research, 33(1), 30ā€“38.