Pavel Krivosheyev | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pavel Krivosheyev | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Head of the Laboratory A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk, Republic of Belarus Belarus

Pavel Krivosheyev is a distinguished scientist specializing in ignition, combustion, explosion, and detonation of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactive systems. With over two decades of research experience, he has made significant contributions to the study of gas dynamics and chemical kinetics. Currently, he serves as the Head of the Physical & Chemical Hydrodynamics Laboratory at the A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus. Additionally, he holds visiting professorships at the University of Science and Technology of China and the Beijing Institute of Technology.

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Education 🎓

  • 1992-1994: Lyceum of Belarusian State University
  • 1994-1999: Belarusian State University, Faculty of Physics
  • 2011: Ph.D., A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute
  • PhD Thesis: “Detonation initiation at combustion of gas mixtures in tubes with porous medium filling and at diffraction of deflagration waves”

Experience 💼

  • 1999-2012: Junior Researcher / Researcher / Senior Researcher at the Physical & Chemical Hydrodynamics Laboratory, Department of Nonequilibrium Processes, A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
  • 2012-Present: Head of the Laboratory, Physical & Chemical Hydrodynamics Laboratory, A.V. Luikov Heat and Mass Transfer Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
  • 2024: Visiting Professor, State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
  • 2024: International Visiting Professor (Foreign Expert), State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Safety Protection, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China.

Research Interests 💡

  • Ignition, combustion, explosion, and detonation of gaseous, liquid, and solid fuel/oxidizer systems.
  • Gas dynamics and chemical kinetics.
  • Experimental studies of ultrafast physical-chemical processes.
  • Design and development of advanced experimental setups.
  • Diagnostics and new diagnostic techniques.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

  • 1994-1995: Scholarship of the International Soros Science Education Program.
  • 2005-2006: Scholarship of the World Federation of Sciences.
  • 2007: Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Belarus for talented scientists.
  • 2011: Best PhD Thesis of the Year.
  • 2021: Grant of the President of the Republic of Belarus for talented scientists.
  • 2025: Grant of the President of the Republic of Belarus for talented scientists.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Krivosheyev has published extensively in high-impact journals and conference proceedings. Below are selected works:

Krivosheyev, P.N., Penyazkov, O.G., Zhdanok, S.A. “On the propagation mechanism of quasi-detonation in porous media,” Application of Detonation to Propulsion, Torus Press Ltd., 2004, pp. 131-135. Link

Krivosheyev, P.N., Penyazkov, O.G. “Detonation Initiation in Semi-Confined Area,” Proceedings of the 21st Int. Colloquium on Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, 2007. Link

Krivosheyev, P.N., Penyazkov, O.G. “Nonclassical detonation and deflagration transmissions into half-limited space,” Proceedings of the 22nd Int. Colloquium on Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, 2009. Link

Krivosheyev, P.N., Penyazkov, O.G., Baranyshyn, Y.A. “DDT in Heptane/Oxygen Mixtures at Low Pressures,” Proceedings of the 24th Int. Colloquium on Dynamics of Explosions and Reactive Systems, 2013. Link

Korytchenko, K.V., Krivosheyev, P.N., Poklonskii, E.V. “Model of the spark discharge initiation of detonation in a mixture of hydrogen with oxygen,” Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 2014. Link

Experimental and numerical investigation of gaseous detonation in a narrow channel with obstacles

Evaluating possibilities of the modern chemical kinetic mechanisms of acetylene oxidation in simulating the non-stationary combustion processes

Theoretical and Experimental Determination of the Rate Constant of the Nonadiabatic Chemiluminescent Reaction H + O + N2 = OH* + N2

Soroush Zare | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Soroush Zare | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Greadaute Research Assistant University of Virginia United States

📚 Soroush Zare is a dedicated Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. With expertise in robotics, soft exoskeletons, and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies, he specializes in designing advanced systems for rehabilitation and assistive applications. His research integrates AI-driven controls with cutting-edge mechanical design.

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🎓 University of Virginia (2023–Present)

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
  • Focus: EEG-based motor imagery for wearable textile robotics under an NSF-funded project.

🎓 University of Tehran (2018–2021)

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
  • Thesis: Deep Reinforcement Learning Control of Suspended Cable-Driven Robots.

🎓 Shiraz University (2014–2018)

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
  • Thesis: Modeling and analysis of bladeless wind turbines.

Experience

💼 Research Assistant, University of Virginia (2023–Present)

  • Developed wearable soft rehabilitation exoskeletons integrating EEG technologies.
  • Innovated reinforcement learning frameworks for intuitive robotic control.

💼 Research Assistant, York University (2022–2023)

  • Led projects on robotic grasping using deep reinforcement learning.

💼 Research Assistant, University of Tehran (2018–2022)

  • Advanced control techniques for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots (CDPRs).

Research Interests

🔬 Robotics, soft exoskeletons, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies, deep reinforcement learning, EEG-based motor imagery classification, and AI-driven assistive technologies.

Awards

🏆 Honors & Achievements

  • NSF Student Travel Award, IEEE/ACM CHASE (2024)
  • GRADESTAR Fellowship (2023, 2024)
  • Chairperson’s Fellowship (2023)
  • Ranked 2nd among solid design students at Shiraz University.

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📄 Recent Publications

NeuroMotion: EEG-Based Motor Imagery Control of Wearable Exoskeleton (In preparation).

Kinematic analysis of an under-constrained cable-driven robot using neural networks

Wearable upper limb robotics for pervasive health: A review

Experimental study on the control of a suspended cable-driven parallel robot for object tracking purpose

Reconstructing 3-D Graphical Model Using an Under-Constrained Cable-Driven Parallel Robot

Understanding Human Motion Intention from Motor Imagery Eeg Based on Convolutional Neural Network

A Low-Cost Wearable Exoskeleton for Sitting and Standing Assistance

EEG Motor Imagery Classification using Integrated Transformer-CNN for Assistive Technology Control

MIMO Dynamic Control of a Suspended Underactuated Cable Robot Using Genetic Algorithm

 

 

Yusuf Alper KAPLAN | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Yusuf Alper KAPLAN | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Unv. Turkey

Dr. Yusuf Alper Kaplan is a Professor of Energy Systems Engineering at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University in Turkey. He has a distinguished career in renewable energy, specializing in solar and wind energy modeling, estimation, and system performance. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kaplan has contributed to advancing energy systems through innovative methodologies and predictive models.

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Education 🎓

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2002
  • Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Çukurova University, 2008
  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anadolu University, 2014

Professional Experience 💼

  • Lecturer (2004-2009) at Çukurova University
  • Research Assistant (2010-2014) at Anadolu University
  • Assistant Professor (2014-2018), Associate Professor (2018-2023), and Professor (2023-present) at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
  • Head of Department of Energy Systems Engineering (2019-2020)
  • Director of the Continuing Education Centre (2020-present)

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Kaplan’s research focuses on renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy systems. His work involves developing statistical and computational models for solar radiation forecasting, wind energy assessment, and performance optimization of renewable energy sources in varying environmental conditions.

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

Dr. Kaplan has been honored for his contributions to renewable energy and academic excellence. His achievements include national and international recognitions for advancements in energy system performance modeling and contributions to sustainable energy solutions.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Forecasting of global solar radiation: A statistical approach using simulated annealing algorithm. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 136, 109034. (Cited by 15)

Kaplan, A. G., & Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Using of the Weibull distribution in developing global solar radiation forecasting models. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. (Cited by 10)

Kaplan, Y. A. (2023). Development of backpropagation algorithm for estimating solar radiation: A case study in Turkey. Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, 68(3), 313-316. (Cited by 8)