Hsin Her Yu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Hsin Her Yu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Hsin Her Yu, National Formosa University/Department of Biotechnology, Taiwan

Professor Hsin-Her Yu earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University, USA. He is a distinguished professor and vice-president at National Formosa University, Taiwan. As the initiator and first chair of the Department of Biotechnology, he has significantly contributed to supercapacitors, biomimetic technology, and agricultural waste utilization. Dr. Yu has led 27 research projects, published over 50 journals, and holds 36 patents. His innovative work includes biomimetic structures from moth eyes and cicada wings and flexible supercapacitors from agricultural waste. 🌾🔋

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Professor Hsin-Her Yu earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University, USA. He is the initiator and first chair of the Department of Biotechnology and currently serves as a distinguished professor and vice-president at National Formosa University, Taiwan.

 

Research Focus

Professor Hsin-Her Yu’s research primarily focuses on sustainable energy storage, biomimetic technology, and nanomaterials. He has innovatively applied agricultural and industrial wastes to create high-performance energy storage devices, particularly flexible supercapacitors. His notable work includes the development of biomimetic structures inspired by moth eyes and cicada wings for advanced applications in optics and OLEDs. Dr. Yu also explores the toxicity and applications of various nanoparticles. His interdisciplinary approach integrates materials science with biotechnology to foster sustainable and innovative solutions. 🌾🔋

Publication Top Notes

 

  • Agricultural and Industrial Wastes Applied on the High Performance Energy Storage Devices (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📈🔋
  • Comparative pulmonary toxicity assessment of tungsten trioxide and tungsten trioxide hydrate nanoparticles (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🌬️⚙️ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Influence of conductive polymer on a sandpaper-based flexible energy storage (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📊⚡ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Dopamine-Modified Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles for Dual-Modality Photothermal and Photodynamic Breast Cancer Therapy (2020) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🧪🩺 [Cited by: N/A]
  • The applications of biomimetic cicada-wing structure on the organic light-emitting diodes (2019) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🌿💡 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Fabrication and investigation of the bionic curved visual microlens array films (2017) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🔬👁️ [Cited by: N/A]
  • High-performance flexible supercapacitor based on porous array electrodes (2017) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🏋️🔋 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Fabrication and characterization of a sandpaper-based flexible energy storage (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📏⚡ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Moth-eye-inspired biophotonic surfaces with antireflective and hydrophobic characteristics (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🦋🌊 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Photonic crystal-based sensors for detecting alcohol concentration (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🥂📡 [Cited by: N/A]

 

Mudasir Akbar | Renewable energy | Excellence in Research

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Dr Mudasir Akbar |  Renewable energy |  Excellence in Research

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,  India

 

Dr. Mudasir Akbar Shah graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar Kashmir, India. He completed his Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering in Computer Aided Process and Plant Design (CAPD) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India. He completed his PhD in Chemical Engineering (Renewable Energy) from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, Kashmir, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. Dr. Shah then worked as an assistant professor through the United Nations Development Programme for more than 2 years in Ethiopia.

Profile:

Educational Background:

  • B.Tech in Chemical Engineering: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Kashmir, India
  • M.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Computer Aided Process and Plant Design): Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, India
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (Renewable Energy): NIT Srinagar, in collaboration with IIT Roorkee

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Professor: United Nations Development Programme, Ethiopia
  • Lecturer, Researcher, and Assistant Professor (Contract): NIT Srinagar, Kashmir
  • Postdoctoral Researcher: Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Malaysia
  • Senior Lecturer: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Achievements:

  • Established Energy Laboratories at UNITEN, NIT Srinagar, and KIOT
  • President of Civil Society Lolab Ek EHSAS, contributing to education, health, and environmental sectors
  • Associate Editor for Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
  • Guest Editor for multiple journals

Skills:

  • Extensive laboratory analysis techniques
  • Proven ability to work in diverse international environments

Research Focus:

  • Carbon dioxide production
  • Hydrogen production through electrocatalytic processes
  • Nanotechnology
  • Bio-fuel production by thermochemical conversion technology

Academic Metrics:

  • Citations: 319 (all since 2019)
  • h-index: 5 (all since 2019)
  • i10-index: 4 (all since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Applications of nanotechnology in smart textile industry: A critical review
    • Authors: AQ Mudasir Akbar Shah, Bilal Masood Pirzada, Gareth Price, Abel L. Shibiru
    • Journal: Journal of Advanced Research
    • Citations: 165 (2022)
  • Biomass residue characterization for their potential application as biofuels
    • Authors: MA Shah, MNS Khan, V Kumar
    • Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
    • Citations: 70 (2018)
    • Pages: 2137-2145
  • Bio-Char Characterization Produced from Walnut Shell Biomass through Slow Pyrolysis: Sustainable for Soil Amendment and an Alternate Bio-Fuel
    • Authors: MAAIAA Rami Alfattani, Mudasir Akbar Shah, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui
    • Journal: Energies
    • Citations: 42 (2021)
    • Volume: 15 (1)
  • Pyrolysis of walnut shell residues in a fixed bed reactor: Effects of process parameters, chemical and functional properties of bio-oil
    • Authors: MA Shah, NS Khan, V Kumar, A Qurashi
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    • Citations: 26 (2021)
    • Volume: 9 (4)
    • Article Number: 105564
  • Development of sustainable biomass residues for biofuels applications
    • Authors: R Shah, M.A., Hayder, G., Kumar
    • Journal: Scientific Report
    • Citations: 6 (2023)
    • Volume: 13
    • Article Number: 14248
    • Pages: 1-18
  • Application of nanotechnology in the agricultural and food processing industries: A review
    • Authors: MA Shah, T Shahnaz, JH Masoodi, S Nazir, A Qurashi, GH Ahmed
    • Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    • Citations: 3 (2023)
    • Article Number: e00809
  • Graphene-based nanoarchitecture as a potent cushioning/filler in polymer composites and their applications
    • Authors: HAA Tasrin Shahnaz, Gasim Hayder, Mudasir A. Shah, Mohd Zakwan Ramli
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
    • Citations: 3 (2023)
  • Carbon dioxide conversion to value-added products and fuels: opportunities and challenges: a critical review
    • Authors: MA Shah, AL Shibiru, V Kumar, VC Srivastava
    • Journal: International Journal of Green Energy
    • Citations: 2 (2023)
    • Pages: 1-20
  • Kinetics of walnut shells through Pyrolysis Assessed as an alternative Bio-fuel
    • Authors: VK Mudasir Akbar Shah, N. S. Khana
    • Journal: International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT)
    • Citations: 2 (2020)
    • Volume: 9 (5)
  • Fueling sustainability: Co-pyrolysis of microalgae biomass and waste plastics for renewable energy and waste mitigation
  • VRFT Control for an Alternate Activated Sludge Process with a Coupled Settling Model
    • Authors: N Hernandez Velasquez, E Mojica-Nava, A Vande Wouwer
    • Conference: 2019 IEEE 4th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control
    • Publication Year: 2019
  • Thermogravimetric Analysis of different types of walnut shells in Air and Nitrogen:
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: Two-day National Conference, National Institute of Technology Srinagar
    • Publication Year: 2016
  • Real-time Monitoring of water pollution in fresh water lakes in Kashmir using wireless sensors
    • Authors: SAS Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: Institution of Engineers from 5th September
    • Publication Year: 2015
  • Synthesis of Monodisperse Anatase Phase aqueous stabilized TiO2 Nano-particles
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah, M.A. Rather
    • Conference: Two-day National Conference, National Institute of Technology Srinagar
    • Publication Year: 2015
  • Application of Bioprocesses and Nanotechnology in Chemical Engineering
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: SGGS Institute of Engineering and Technology Nanded Maharastra, 18th-22nd
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Bioremediation of Dal Lake
    • Authors: MNSK Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: 101st Indian Science Congress Association (ISC), University of Jammu
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Oxide Nanostructures and their potential applications in day-to-day life
    • Authors: MA Shah
    • Conference: 67th Annual session, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), CHEMCON
    • Publication Year: 2014
  • Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon using Locally Available Almond Shells
    • Authors: IMM Mudasir Akbar Shah
    • Conference: 54th Annual session, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), CHEMCON
    • Publication Year: 2011

 

 

Saeid Naderi | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr  Saeid Naderi |  Environmental Sciences  |  Best Researcher Award

Academic staff, Professor at  University of Guilan, Iran

Saeid Naderi was born on February 22, 1972, in Bandar-e-Anzali, Iran. He is an accomplished Iranian environmental scientist. Saeid earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences from Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University in 1994. He further pursued his studies and obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences in 1997 from Tarbiat Modarres University, within the Natural Resources Faculty, Department of Environment. Driven by his passion for environmental research, Saeid completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences in 2007 at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1) in France, working at the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in environmental sciences.

Profile

🎓 Education:

  • B.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1994, Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University
  • M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1997, Tarbiat Modarres University, Natural Resources Faculty
  • Ph.D. Environmental Sciences, 2007, Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1), France

Research Focus: Environmental Sciences

Saeid Naderi’s research focus in Environmental Sciences includes ecological studies, particularly in alpine environments. His work likely involves biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and environmental sustainability in challenging and sensitive habitats.

📄 Publication:

  • Identifying Wild Boar Crop Damage Hotspots
    Journal Article: Global Ecology and Conservation, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03065
    Contributors: Alireza Eshtiaghi; Saeid Naderi; Alireza Mohammadi; Ho Yi Wan
    This study aims to identify specific areas in northern Iran where wild boars (Sus scrofa) cause significant crop damage, contributing to strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
  • Exposure to Pesticides Affecting Non-Target Species
    Journal Article: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13168-2
    Contributors: Nadimeh Shojaei; Saeid Naderi; Esmaeil Yasari; Naeim Moradi
    This research investigates how common pesticides used in northern Iranian rice fields impact the survival of non-target species, specifically Pelophylax ridibundus (Amphibia: Ranidae).
  • Trophic Flexibility of Eurasian Otter
    Journal Article: Aquatic Ecology, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09832-x
    Contributors: Alireza Mirzajani; Saeid Naderi; Ahmad Ganeh; Ehsan Hadipour; Morteza Salahi; Jamileh Javidpour
    This study examines the dietary habits and trophic flexibility of Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) in Anzali Wetland, Iran, using fecal and stable isotope analysis.