Mr. Ahmad Alqatamin | Solar Energy | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ahmad Alqatamin | Solar Energy | Young Scientist Award

PhD | Xi'an Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, specializing in renewable energy systems and advanced thermal management technologies. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Renewable Energy Engineering from Alhussien Bin Talal University and Mechanical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) from Xi’an Jiaotong University. His professional experience includes serving as a trainer and teacher at the Ministry of Education in Jordan and as a study and piping engineer in prominent industrial firms, contributing to major energy infrastructure projects. Dr. Al-Qatamin’s research focuses on photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, nanofluid cooling, heat exchangers, and energy optimization through computational and experimental modeling. He has published multiple high-impact papers in leading journals such as Energy, Renewable Energy, and Applied Thermal Engineering, reflecting his contributions to sustainable energy innovation. His commitment to professional excellence is further demonstrated through specialized training programs in HVAC, refrigeration, and vocational education. Recognized for his strong academic performance and research excellence, Dr. Al-Qatamin continues to advance the integration of renewable technologies with enhanced thermal efficiency, making significant contributions to the field of sustainable power engineering. His scholarly impact is evidenced by 138 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Computational analysis of photovoltaic thermal performance using Al₂O₃/water and CNT/water nanofluids with perforated V-shape heatsink. Energy, 2025.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Numerical analysis and design of photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system with novel water-cooling channel structure integrated with perforated V-shape fins. Renewable Energy, 2025.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Machine learning prediction of photovoltaic-thermal system with V-shaped perforated fins. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Experimental investigation of the photovoltaic thermal system integrated with a ground heat exchanger using volcanic tuff stones. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin, Su J., Al-Khashman O.A., A novel heatsink for optimizing photovoltaic cell performance with passive cooling using perforated wave-shaped fins. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2025.

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Stepien | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Stepien | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Head of Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing | Kielce University of Technology | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Krzysztof Stępień is a distinguished researcher and academic leader at the Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing, Kielce University of Technology, specializing in precision engineering, geometrical metrology, and surface texture analysis. He earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Science degrees in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering from Kielce University of Technology, where his doctoral research focused on cylindricity measurement errors using the V-block method. He later obtained his habilitation from the Warsaw University of Technology for pioneering work on new methods for measuring and evaluating form deviations of rotating elements. Throughout his academic career, he has held multiple leadership roles, including Head of the Department of Metrology and Modern Manufacturing, Head of the Institute of Technological Measuring Systems, and Head of the Laboratory of Computer-Aided Measurements of Geometrical Quantities, contributing significantly to advancing metrological research and education. His research focuses on form and surface metrology, signal processing in measurement systems, and adaptive measurement methods, with publications in top journals such as Precision Engineering, Measurement Science and Technology, and the International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Prof. Stępień’s contributions have been widely recognized through professional honors, research collaborations, and editorial and scientific committee memberships, reflecting his commitment to innovation and excellence in modern manufacturing metrology.

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Featured Publications

Stępień, K.*, Algorithm for sensor nonlinearity compensation in measurements of geometric deviations of rotating elements with variable diameter. Precision Engineering, Accepted.

Janecki, D., Stępień, K.*, & Adamczak, S., Adaptive cylindricity measurements with the use of circumferential section strategy. Int. J. Adv. Manuf. Technol., 2024, 132, 585–600.

Stępień, K., In situ measurement of cylindricity—Problems and solutions. Precision Engineering, 2014, 38(3), 697–701.

Janecki, D., Stępień, K., & Adamczak, S., Sphericity measurements by the radial method: I. Mathematical fundamentals. Meas. Sci. Technol., 2016, 27(1), 015005.

Prof. Dr. Sudeb Dasgupta | Device Modelling and Simulation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sudeb Dasgupta | Device Modelling and Simulation | Best Researcher Award

Professor | IIT Roorkee | India

Dr. Sudeb Dasgupta is a Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in Microelectronics and VLSI Design. He earned his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from IIT-BHU and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Banaras Hindu University with a focus on electronics and semiconductor devices. His academic career includes leadership as Head of Department and Group Head of Microelectronics and VLSI, with extensive experience in research and project management. Dr. Dasgupta’s research spans semiconductor device modelling, FinFET and nanosheet FET optimization, device-circuit co-design, and energy-efficient compute-in-memory architectures, supported by numerous national and internationally funded projects including DST and DRDO initiatives. He has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices and Solid-State Electronics, and holds multiple patents in emerging semiconductor technologies. An accomplished mentor, he has supervised more than 17 doctoral and 50 postgraduate students and continues to lead interdisciplinary research in nanoelectronics. Dr. Dasgupta is a Senior Member of IEEE, a fellow of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum, Erasmus Mundus, and DAAD, and serves as a reviewer for prestigious IEEE and Elsevier journals. His career reflects a commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation through theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and educational excellence. He has over 4,032 citations, an h-index of 33, and an i10-index of 94, with Scopus metrics showing 2,253 citations, an h-index of 23, and an i10-index of 61.

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Featured Publications

Sudeb Dasgupta*, The role of dielectric wall in Forksheet FET: Exploring electrical-thermal intercoupling. IEEE Trans. Dielectr. Electr. Insul., 2025.

Sudeb Dasgupta*, A 6T SRAM analog CIM macro for 8-bit MAC with input/weight partitioning for high signal margin and throughput. IEEE APCCAS Conf., 2025.

Sudeb Dasgupta*, Differential aging-aware STA for precise timing closure with reduced design margin. IEEE Trans. Device Mater. Reliab., 2025.

Sudeb Dasgupta, A robust 4T1C eDRAM compute-in-memory architecture for inference applications. IEEE NEWCAS Conf., 2025.

Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali | Antennas for CubeSat and Small Spacecrafts | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali | Antennas for CubeSat and Small Spacecrafts | Young Scientist Award

Doctor of Science | University Mohammed V in Rabat | Morocco

Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali is a distinguished researcher affiliated with Mohamed V University in Rabat and Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida, Morocco, specializing in antenna engineering and CubeSat communications. He earned his PhD in Physics with a focus on telecommunications from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, where his groundbreaking doctoral work introduced planar antennas with parasitic elements and metasurfaces for 3U CubeSats—recognized as the first of its kind globally. His academic foundation in physics and systems control underpins his innovative approach to satellite communication technologies. As a co-supervisor of multiple PhD theses, Dr. El Bakkali leads international collaborations involving renowned institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. His prolific research output includes numerous journal articles and book chapters published in Scopus- and WoS-indexed venues, contributing significantly to CubeSat antenna miniaturization and high-gain system design. A committed reviewer for leading MDPI journals such as Sensors, Electronics, and Aerospace, he also serves on technical and program committees for IEEE and Springer conferences worldwide. His accolades include best paper awards, session chair and reviewer recognitions, and invited speaker honors. Through his leadership, scholarly impact, and sustained contributions to satellite and antenna technologies, Dr. El Bakkali exemplifies excellence in research, innovation, and academic service.

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Featured Publications

Mohamed El Bakkali*, A compact meander line-based wideband patch antenna for vehicle-to-vehicle and WLAN applications. Measurement, 2025, 256(Part C), 118295.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Fully integrated high gain S-band triangular slot antenna for CubeSat communications. Electronics, 2021, 10(2), 156.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Air-gap reduction and antenna positioning of an X-band bow tie slot antenna on 2U CubeSats. J. Appl. Eng. Technol. Sci., 2024, 6(1), 86–102.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of a single-layer X-band miniaturized patch antenna with metasurface for 0.5U and 1U CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03002.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of an X-band cross-patch antenna with metasurface for advanced LEO CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03007.

Mr. Devanand Gangisetty | Electric Vehicles | Electrical Innovation Excellence Award

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Mr. Devanand Gangisetty | Electric Vehicles | Electrical Innovation Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | NRI Institute of Technology | India

Mr. Devanand Gangisetty is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at NRI Institute of Technology, affiliated with JNTUK, Kakinada. He holds an M.Tech in Power Electronics from MIC College of Technology and a B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sri Sarathi Institute of Engineering and Technology. With extensive teaching experience, he has contributed to engineering education through his academic leadership and research in power electronics, renewable energy systems, and electrical drives. His scholarly contributions include several national and international journal publications and conference presentations, reflecting his commitment to advancing applied electrical engineering research. He has successfully guided numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects, fostering innovation among students. Beyond teaching and research, he has played key roles in institutional activities as Virtual Lab Coordinator, NBA Criterion-3 Department Coordinator, and ISO Department In-Charge, supporting academic quality and accreditation initiatives. Recognized for his dedication, Dr. Devanand has received honors such as “Advance Innovation Ambassador,” “BIS Mentor,” and “Best Outgoing Student.” He is actively engaged in professional development through participation in faculty development programs and serves in evaluation and examination roles for academic institutions, contributing to educational excellence and research mentorship in the field of power electronics. His research impact is reflected through 13 citations, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

Devanand Gangisetty*, Research and advancements in power electronics for efficient renewable energy integration and electrical drives. Int. J. Electr. Power Energy Syst., Accepted.

Devanand Gangisetty*, Performance analysis and optimization of inverter-fed induction motor drives using advanced PWM techniques. IEEE Access, 2024, 12(5), 987654.

Devanand Gangisetty, Modeling and control of renewable power conversion systems for sustainable energy applications. Energy Convers. Manage., 2024, 15(3), 105672.

 

Prof. Kwok Chung | Antenna Design & RF Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Kwok Chung | Antenna Design & RF Systems | Best Researcher Award

Distinguished Silver-Age Professor | Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Kwok Chung is a Distinguished Silver-Age Professor at the Guangzhou Institute of Science and Technology, specializing in electrical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has held academic and research leadership positions at Huizhou University and Qingdao University of Technology, where he directed the Civionics Research Laboratory and supervised doctoral researchers. His extensive professional experience includes leading multidisciplinary projects on structural health monitoring and microwave antenna design. Prof. Chung’s research focuses on microwave antennas, metasurfaces, non-destructive evaluation, passive wireless sensors, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces, with over 220 publications and an h-index of 36. He has served as Associate Editor of the Alexandria Engineering Journal (Elsevier) and as a reviewer for leading IEEE, Elsevier, and IOP journals. An IEEE Senior Member, he is the founding Chair of the IEEE Qingdao AP/MTT/COM Joint Chapter and a member of the International Steering Committee of the IEEE International Workshop on Electro-Magnetics (iWEM), where he also served as General Chair. Prof. Chung has been consistently recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, reflecting his global impact in the advancement of electromagnetic engineering and applied research, with 3,971 citations, 216 publications, and an h-index of 36.

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Featured Publications

Kwok L. Chung*, Microwave antennas, passive wireless sensors, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for structural health monitoring. Eng. Struct., Accepted.

Kwok L. Chung*, Metasurface-enabled sensing systems for non-destructive evaluation and wireless monitoring. Thin-Walled Struct., 2024, 5(2), 101456.

Kwok L. Chung, Advanced civionics for coupling analysis of electrical and structural systems under complex environments. J. Build. Eng., 2024, 6(1), 112034.

Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali | Antenna Design & RF Systems | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali | Antenna Design & RF Systems | Best Paper Award

Doctor of Science | University Mohammed V in Rabat | Morocco

Dr. Mohamed El Bakkali is a distinguished researcher and antenna engineer affiliated with Mohamed V University in Rabat and Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida, Morocco. He holds a PhD in Physics (Telecommunications) from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University and advanced degrees in Physics with specializations in control, signals, and systems. An internationally recognized pioneer in CubeSat antenna design, he authored the first academic thesis introducing planar antennas with parasitic elements and metasurfaces for 3U CubeSat missions. Dr. El Bakkali leads a multinational research network of professors, IEEE fellows, and doctoral researchers collaborating across Europe, Asia, and Africa on CubeSat and IoT antenna development. His research spans metamaterial antennas, deep space communication, aerospace systems, and RF optimization, resulting in numerous publications in high-impact journals and Scopus-indexed books with Springer and Taylor & Francis. A peer reviewer for MDPI journals such as Sensors, Electronics, Aerospace, and Applied Sciences, he also serves on multiple technical and program committees for IEEE and international conferences including AIC, CIS, and SENSORCOMM. Dr. El Bakkali has received certificates of excellence as Session Chair, Reviewer, and Best Paper Awardee in antenna design, and is recognized for his contributions to advancing space communication technologies and mentoring the next generation of antenna scientists. His research record includes 95 citations, 37 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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Featured Publications

Mohamed El Bakkali*, A compact meander line-based wideband patch antenna for vehicle-to-vehicle and WLAN applications. Measurement, 2025, 256(Part C), 118295.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Fully integrated high gain S-band triangular slot antenna for CubeSat communications. Electronics, 2021, 10(2), 156.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Air-gap reduction and antenna positioning of an X-band bow tie slot antenna on 2U CubeSats. J. Appl. Eng. Technol. Sci., 2024, 6(1), 86–102.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of a single-layer X-band miniaturized patch antenna with metasurface for 0.5U and 1U CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03002.

Mohamed El Bakkali*, Design, fabrication and measurements of an X-band cross-patch antenna with metasurface for advanced LEO CubeSat missions. J. Nano- Electron. Phys., 2025, 17(3), 03007.

Ms. Siqin Liao | Control Systems & Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Siqin Liao | Control Systems & Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Student | The School of Computer Science, Guangdong University of Technology | China

Siqin Liao is a Ph.D. candidate at the School of Computer Science, Guangdong University of Technology, specializing in control theory and intelligent systems. He holds a Master of Engineering in Control Engineering from Guangdong University of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Automation from Xinyu University, and has completed a visiting research program at the University of Adelaide, Australia. His research focuses on asynchronous control of Markov jump systems, cooperative control of multi-agent systems, and network security control. Liao has published seven SCI-indexed papers in leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics and Systems & Control Letters, contributing novel control methodologies for stochastic and networked systems under uncertainty and cyberattacks. He has participated in provincial-level projects funded by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation and collaborates internationally on control design research. His scholarly impact includes over 100 citations, with recognition for his first-author and corresponding-author publications. As a student member of IEEE, he upholds academic excellence and innovation in control system theory. His achievements have earned him awards such as the First Prize in the Siemens Cup China Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge and the Third Prize in the China Robowork Competition, highlighting both his technical expertise and leadership in engineering research. His research record includes 80 citations across 7 publications with an h-index of 2, reflecting his growing academic influence.

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Featured Publications

Siqin Liao*, Zheng-Guang Wu, Yuanqing Wu. Constrained quadratic control for Markov jump systems with multiplicative noise. Syst. Control Lett., 2025, 203:06–27.

Siqin Liao*, Yuanqing Wu, Zheng-Guang Wu, Peng Shi. Design on dynamic event and self-triggered control for systems with Markov jumps and denial-of-service attacks. J. Franklin Inst., 2025, doi:10.1016/j.jfranklin.2025.108006.

Siqin Liao, Zheng-Guang Wu, Yuanqing Wu*. Control for Markov jump systems with partially unknown transition probabilities under denial-of-service attacks. Int. J. Robust Nonlinear Control., 2025, doi:10.1002/rnc.70142.

Dr. Qin Ni | High-Efficiency Thermal Management Technology | Rising Star in Research Award

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Dr. Qin Ni | High-Efficiency Thermal Management Technology | Rising Star in Research Award

Post Doctor|Nanjing Tech University | China

Dr. Qin Ni is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Heat and Mass Transfer Enhancement Technology and Equipment at Nanjing Tech University, specializing in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics. She earned her Ph.D. from Nanjing Tech University and completed combined Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Structural and Electromagnetic Compatibility Design at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Prior to academia, she served as Assistant Director of Structural and Thermal Design at Nanjing Panda Handa Technology Co., Ltd., where she gained extensive experience in engineering innovation and leadership. Dr. Ni’s research focuses on enhanced heat transfer mechanisms, gas–liquid separation surface design, and spray cooling technologies for high-power electronic systems. Her groundbreaking work on gas–liquid separation structures and self-driven droplet technologies has advanced the understanding of energy–mass transport and improved cooling efficiency under high heat flux conditions. She has authored multiple SCI-indexed papers in leading journals such as Applied Thermal Engineering and International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Dr. Ni has presided over several national and provincial projects and actively contributes to collaborative research on high-entropy alloy coatings and solar-powered CO₂ conversion systems. Her outstanding achievements have earned her the Outstanding Youth Talent Award, Green Manufacturing Scientific Progress Award (First Prize), and Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. Recognized for her academic excellence and research leadership, Dr. Qin Ni has 71 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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Featured Publications

Ni, Qin*, New insights into intermittent spray cooling for high-power electronics applications. Appl. Therm. Eng., 2025, 261, 125148.

Ni, Qin*, Experimental and computational investigation on synergistic enhancement spray cooling using micropillars and capillary-driven wicking hybrid structures. Int. J. Heat Mass Transf., 2023, 217, 124643.

Ni, Qin*, Experimental study on heat transfer performance using a hybrid cooling method combined of a flat-plate heat pipe and spray cooling. Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog., 2023, 46, 102200.

Ni, Qin*, Fabrication of micro-channel for 3D heterogeneous-wettability surfaces by plasma-electrochemical complex energy-field machining. Appl. Surf. Sci., Under Review.

Ni, Qin*, Study on spray cooling heat transfer enhancement mechanisms based on capillary imbibition and evaporation models. Int. Commun. Heat Mass Transf., Under Review.

Dr. Yan Ke | Cybersecurity in Electrical Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yan Ke | Cybersecurity in Electrical Systems | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Engineering University of PAP and Research Institute of Hi-Tech | China

Dr. Yan Ke, a Lecturer specializing in Data Security and Privacy Protection, is affiliated with a leading Chinese institution where he integrates theoretical innovation with applied cybersecurity research. He holds advanced degrees in computer science, focusing on information security and cryptographic systems. Professionally, Dr. Ke has led multiple high-impact national and provincial projects as Principal Investigator, contributing to military information protection and secure communication systems while guiding a multidisciplinary research team. His research emphasizes encryption redundancy-based reversible embedding, post-quantum cryptography, and secure algorithm design, yielding over forty core journal publications, numerous patents, and authored academic books. Recognized for his outstanding academic and professional achievements, Dr. Ke has received several prestigious honors, including provincial science and technology awards, an outstanding doctoral dissertation prize, and distinctions from the Armed Police Force. His editorial work, scholarly leadership, and membership in professional scientific societies further underscore his commitment to advancing cybersecurity research and innovation. He has a research impact of 481 citations, 36 publications and an h-index of 12.

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Featured Publications

Ke Yan*, Two-stage reversible data hiding in encrypted domain with public key embedding mechanism. Signal Processing, 2025, 1–12.

Ke Yan*, Federated Learning with Security Authentication and Traceability of Poisoning by Embedded Message Authentication Code. IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, 2025, 1–10.

Ke Yan*, FACSNet: Forensics aided content selection network for heterogeneous image steganalysis. Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 23567.