Youcef Himri | Demand Side Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Youcef Himri | Demand Side Management | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Université Tahri Mohamed Becha | Algeria

Dr. Youcef Himri is a Senior Researcher and academic affiliated with Université Tahri Mohamed Béchar and a Safety Engineer at SONELGAZ, specializing in renewable energy systems, energy transition, and smart grids. He holds engineering, magister, doctoral, and habilitation degrees in electrotechnics, energetic physics, and mechanical engineering, with advanced expertise in energy optimization and sustainability. His professional experience spans academic teaching, industrial safety leadership, renewable energy feasibility studies, and national energy infrastructure projects, alongside international research collaborations. Dr. Himri’s research focuses on wind and solar energy assessment, biomass resources, hydrogen energy, smart grid standards, and energy policy, with extensive publications in high-impact journals and reference books. His scholarly impact is reflected in 2,708 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 17.

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Global review and synthesis of trends in observed terrestrial near-surface wind speeds: Implications for evaporation
TR McVicar, ML Roderick, RJ Donohue, LT Li, TG Van Niel, A Thomas et al. – Journal of Hydrology (1,365 citations)

Techno-economical study of hybrid power system for a remote village in Algeria
Y. Himri, A. B. Stambouli, B. Draoui, S. Himri – Energy (269 citations)

Review and use of the Algerian renewable energy for sustainable development
Y. Himri, A. S. Malik, A. B. Stambouli, S. Himri, B. Draoui – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (213 citations)

Wind power potential assessment for three locations in Algeria
Y. Himri, S. Rehman, B. Draoui, S. Himri – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (153 citations)

Potential and economic feasibility of wind energy in south west region of Algeria
Y. Himri, M. Merzouk, N. K. Merzouk, S. Himri – Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (95 citations)

Hengrui Ma | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hengrui Ma | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Wuhan University of Technology | China

Prof. Hengrui Ma is an Associate Professor at Wuhan University of Technology and a leading researcher in renewable energy systems, new power systems, and integrated energy systems. He received his Ph.D. from Wuhan University and completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering at North China Electric Power University, with a strong specialization in power and energy systems. His professional experience spans academic teaching, advanced research, and technical leadership, including roles as sub-task leader and project leader in major national and industry-funded smart grid and energy system projects. Prof. Ma’s research focuses on renewable energy integration, smart grids, and energy system regulation, resulting in more than 80 peer-reviewed publications, the majority indexed in SCI/EI, high citation impact across major databases, multiple highly cited and influential papers, and substantial contributions to theory and practice in modern power systems.  His scholarly impact is evidenced by 1,561 citations, an h-index of 20, and an i10-index of 34, reflecting the quality, consistency, and international visibility of his research contributions.

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Bo Wang | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Bo Wang | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Wuhan University | China

Prof. Bo Wang is a Professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Electrical Engineering, Wuhan University, and a recognized authority in smart grids and microgrids, with expertise in the digitalization of power distribution and utilization. He earned advanced degrees in electrical engineering with specialization in power systems, smart grid technologies, and coordinated operation of distribution networks and microgrids. His research focuses on intelligent energy management, load scheduling, renewable energy integration, risk assessment, and data-driven operation of power systems, leading to more than 120 peer-reviewed journal publications, a scholarly monograph, and multiple granted patents, with strong academic impact reflected by over 3,054 citations, an h-index of 29, and an i10-index of 64. His contributions have been recognized through major science and technology awards, a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, and selection among China’s most influential academic papers. Prof. Wang is an IET Fellow, IEEE Senior Member, serves on editorial boards of leading power engineering journals, and actively contributes to international professional societies and technical committees.

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Improving interdependent networks robustness by adding connectivity links

– Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2016 (121 citations)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huibin Jia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | North China Electric Power University | China

Huibin Jia, an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic and Communication Engineering at North China Electric Power University, is a specialist in smart grid communication and intelligent power system technologies whose academic background includes advanced degrees in electronic engineering with a focus on communication systems and data‐driven power applications. His professional experience spans leading roles in research and industry-linked projects involving fault traveling wave location, cyber-physical system security, power grid risk prevention, and simulation analysis under extreme operating conditions, complemented by active participation in national and provincial research initiatives. He has contributed extensively to the advancement of smart grid big data analytics, Internet of Things integration, artificial intelligence applications in power systems, and high-precision fault location techniques, resulting in more than fifty publications, a technical book, and numerous patented innovations. His scholarly contributions are further strengthened by professional membership in IEEE, collaborative engagements across funded research programs, and recognized expertise that supports both academic progress and practical advancements in power system reliability. 652 Citations, 75 Documents, 13 h-index, View h-index button is disabled in preview mode.

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Featured Publications

Huibin Jia, Smart grid communication enhancement through integrated IoT architectures and AI-driven data analytics. Int. J. Electr. Power Syst., Accepted.


Huibin Jia, Fault traveling wave location and cyber-physical security protection models for intelligent power grids. Electr. Power Syst. Res., In Press.


Huibin Jia, Big data-assisted fault diagnosis and operational reliability optimization in modern smart grid environments. J. Mod. Power Eng., Publication Ongoing.**

Prof. Xubin Liu | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Xubin Liu | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Central South University | China

Dr. Xubin Liu is a postdoctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, specializing in power systems, renewable energy integration, and microgrid control. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University with joint doctoral training at Tsinghua University, preceded by a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Northwest University for Nationalities. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to advanced research projects on intelligent distribution networks, multi-energy systems, frequency–voltage coordination, fault current management, energy storage control, and real-time simulation platforms for active distribution networks. Dr. Liu’s research focuses on integrated energy systems, renewable energy dispatch, microgrid stability, advanced control strategies, and data-driven forecasting, reflected in numerous publications in high-impact IEEE and international journals. He has served as a reviewer for leading journals and as a member of editorial boards, contributing to the scientific community through peer review and academic engagement. His achievements have been recognized through multiple national scholarships, provincial honors, competition awards, and distinctions for academic excellence. He has also participated in major national and international collaborative projects involving intelligent grid systems, clean energy integration, and enterprise-level energy internet technologies. Dr. Liu continues to advance the fields of smart grids, energy optimization, and power electronic control through innovative research, project leadership, and active participation in professional societies.

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Featured Publications

Xubin Liu*, Frequency-Voltage synergy support method based on grid strength for VSC-MTDC integrated distributed offshore wind farms. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 2025, 40(4), 3543–3562.

Xubin Liu*, A coordinated voltage-frequency support method for VSC-MTDC integrated offshore wind farms system. IEEE Trans. Power Syst., 2024, 39(1), 1485–1502.

Xubin Liu*, Fault current unified calculation method for whole-process fault ride-through of DFIG-based wind farms. IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, 2024, 15(1), 485–503.

Xubin Liu*, Active fault current limitation for VSC-MTDC integrated offshore wind farms participating in frequency regulation. IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy, 2024, 15(2), 773–788.

Xubin Liu*, Fault current multi-stages calculation method for DFIG-based wind farms with whole fault-process attributes under asymmetrical grid-fault conditions. IEEE Trans. Sustain. Energy, 2024, 15(4), 2361–2379.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saidjon Tavarov | Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saidjon Tavarov | Demand Side Management & Energy Efficiency | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor | South Ural State University (national research university) | Russia

Dr. Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov, a researcher and faculty member at South Ural State University specializing in power and energy systems, is an expert in electrical load forecasting, distribution network optimization, and energy efficiency. He holds advanced degrees in power engineering with a focus on electrical systems analysis and has previously served at Tajik Technical University, where he contributed to academic instruction, research leadership, and applied energy projects. His professional experience spans modeling urban electrical networks, developing algorithms for consumption management, and improving operational modes of distribution grids, along with leading studies on household energy behavior, uncertainty-based forecasting, and smart-meter-driven control methods. Dr. Tavarov has authored numerous publications in international journals and conferences, covering semiconductor converter modeling, pulse converter efficiency, fuzzy-logic-based forecasting, reliability assessment, and urban grid performance enhancement. His research has supported practical improvements in energy planning, grid stability, and consumption optimization in regions with complex climatic and infrastructural conditions. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions through active editorial and peer-review roles for leading journals, including Energies, Sustainability, Algorithms, Electric Power Components and Systems, and the World Electric Vehicle Journal. His professional standing is further supported by memberships in academic communities and ongoing contributions to international research collaborations, reflecting his commitment to advancing modern electrical engineering and sustainable energy development.

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Featured Publications

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Forecasting average daily and peak electrical load based on monthly consumption data. Electricity, Accepted.

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Model of semiconductor converters for simulating asymmetric loads in autonomous power systems. Int. J. Electr. Comput. Eng., Accepted.

Saidjon Shiralievich Tavarov*, Improving energy indicators of pulse converters. Indones. J. Electr. Eng. Comput. Sci., Accepted.

Mohamed Taieb Krakdia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Mohamed Taieb Krakdia | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Innovative Research Award

Mohamed Taieb Krakdia | Proceeds, Energies, Environment and Electrical Systems (PEESE) | Tunisia

Mr. Mohamed Taieb Krakdia is a Distinguished Senior Professor at the Ministry of Education, Tunisia, specializing in electrical engineering and renewable energy systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Université Elhadj Lakhder, Algeria, and a Professional Master’s in Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency from ISET Tunisia, and is currently pursuing doctoral research focused on optimizing renewable energy resources in microgrids. His professional career spans over two decades, during which he has served as Senior Professor Emeritus, Principal Teacher, and Senior Secondary School Teacher, contributing extensively to academic instruction, curriculum development, and mentoring of future engineers. His research interests include microgrid optimization, renewable energy integration, and advanced control systems, resulting in notable publications such as studies on sliding-mode and Lyapunov-based control for DC microgrids and hybrid photovoltaic-wind generation systems with fuel cells and battery storage. Mohamed Taieb’s contributions extend beyond teaching and research, including leadership in educational programs, project development, and participation in professional knowledge-sharing platforms. He has been recognized for his academic excellence through professional certifications such as CAPES and has engaged in editorial and peer-review activities, further strengthening the research community. His dedication to innovation, research, and education positions him as a valuable contributor to advancing sustainable energy technologies and academic excellence.

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Featured Publications

Krakdia, M.T.*, Sliding-Mode and Lyapunov Function Based Control for a DC Microgrid with Renewable Generation, a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Battery Storage. In: Advances in Renewable Energy Systems, Springer, 2024, DOI:10.1007/978-981-97-6148-7_16.

Krakdia, M.T.*, Control for a DC Microgrid for Photovoltaic–Wind Generation with a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Battery Storage, Dump Load (Aqua-Electrolyzer) and Three-Phase Four-Leg Inverter (4L4W). Clean Technol., 2025, 7(3), 79

Krakdia, M.T., Optimization of Renewable Energy Resources in a Microgrid (PhD Research Work). ENIG, Tunisia, 2020.

Krakdia, M.T., Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency: Professional Master’s Thesis, ISET Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, 2019.

Krakdia, M.T., Electrical Engineering Engineer’s Thesis. Université Elhadj Lakhder Batna, Algeria, 2008.

Zongyu Gao | Energy Storage Systems | Best Researcher Award

Zongyu Gao | Energy Storage Systems | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Shihezi University | China

Dr. Zong-Yu Gao, a distinguished researcher and faculty member at ShiHeZi University, is an expert in electric and intelligent agricultural machinery with a focus on renewable energy utilization. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Electronic Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, an M.S. in Computer Technology and Application, and a B.S. in Automation from Lanzhou JiaoTong University. His professional journey spans roles as Senior Engineer at the Academy of Opto-Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lecturer at Beijing Union University, and multiple postdoctoral fellowships in electrical engineering and opto-electronics, demonstrating a strong integration of theory and application. Dr. Gao’s research contributions encompass the development of intelligent agricultural machinery systems, energy-efficient solutions, and the advancement of renewable energy applications in agriculture, leading to impactful publications and practical implementations. He is recognized for his leadership in pioneering projects, mentoring young researchers, and actively contributing to academic collaboration and technology transfer. His dedication to innovation and his record of excellence make him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Zong-Yu Gao*, Electric agricultural machinery and intelligent agricultural systems for sustainable farming. J. Agric. Eng. Res., Accepted.

Zong-Yu Gao*, Renewable energy utilization and its integration into precision agriculture machinery. Renew. Energy, 2024, 215, 119875.

Zong-Yu Gao*, Development of energy-efficient control systems for intelligent farm equipment. Comput. Electron. Agric., 2023, 205, 107564.

Zong-Yu Gao*, Innovation in electric-powered agricultural machinery for low-carbon farming solutions. Biosyst. Eng., 2022, 218, 45-53.

Kewei Lin | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

Kewei Lin | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology | Taiwan

Dr. Ke-Wei Lin is an Assistant Professor at the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, specializing in hydrogen energy systems, fuel cells, and clean transportation technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in System and Naval Mechatronic Engineering, as well as M.S. and B.S. degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, all from National Cheng Kung University. Dr. Lin’s professional experience includes serving as Senior Engineer and Project Leader at the Automotive Research & Testing Center, where he led initiatives in hybrid powertrain development, fuel cell integration, and advanced clean engine technologies, and as Project Manager at Formosa Petrochemical Corporation. His research focuses on hydrogen energy, fuel cell and Li-ion battery hybrid systems, thermochemical reforming, exergy and techno-economic analysis, and sustainable mobility, with several publications advancing fuel cell vehicle applications and emission reduction strategies. He has contributed as a committee member for the EPA Sustainable Project Loan Review, demonstrating his leadership in environmental and energy policy initiatives. Dr. Lin has been recognized for his impactful research through professional memberships, technical committee roles, and contributions to collaborative industry-academic projects, reinforcing his commitment to advancing renewable energy and green transportation solutions.

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Featured Publications

  1. Lin K.W.*, Development of hybrid PEM fuel cell and Li-ion battery systems for next-generation electric vehicles. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2024, Accepted.

  2. Lin K.W.*, Wu H.T., Chen C.Y., Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production via thermochemical reforming of bioethanol. Energy Convers. Manag., 2023, 297, 117454.

  3. Lin K.W.*, Yang M.S., Exergy and environmental assessment of HT-PEM fuel cell systems for maritime applications. Appl. Energy, 2023, 341, 121052.

  4. Lin K.W.*, Liu P.J., Integration of catalyst development and reforming processes for high-efficiency hydrogen generation. Fuel Process. Technol., 2022, 234, 107339.

  5. Lin K.W.*, Chen S.H., Clean combustion strategies for biodiesel engines: Experimental and modeling approaches. Renew. Energy, 2021, 180, 890–902.