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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Featured Publications

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)

Mr. Kamal Deen Moro | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Kamal Deen Moro | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Administration | Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Kamal Deen Moro is a Graduate Research Assistant at Northwestern Polytechnical University, specializing in applied economics with core expertise in development economics, energy and environmental economics, and financial economics. He holds an MSc in Applied Economics with advanced training in econometrics, statistical modeling, and industrial economics, as well as a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting with strong foundations in microeconomics, quantitative methods, and financial reporting. His professional experience includes supporting research design, conducting literature reviews, analyzing complex datasets, contributing to academic publications, developing grant proposals, and participating in interdisciplinary international projects, complemented by earlier roles in internal auditing, financial administration, and institutional service. His research focuses on renewable energy transitions, environmental sustainability, industrialization dynamics, policy uncertainty, and economic growth, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications that examine green technology deployment, environmental Kuznets relationships, hydropower impacts, and cleaner energy transitions. He has led and contributed to student organizations, coordinated projects, and engaged in community education initiatives. Kamal holds professional certifications in data analysis, visualization, and advanced STATA, with additional proficiency in R, EViews, Excel, and Python. His achievements include academic honors, recognition for outstanding participation in international academic programs, and excellence in mathematics. He is also an active member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, strengthening his professional engagement. His scholarly contributions are reflected in 21 citations, 7 documents, and an h-index of 2, underscoring his growing impact in the fields of applied and environmental economics.

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Featured Publications

Moro K.D.*, Xi J., Fumey M.P., Awuye S.K., Sackitey G.M. Industrialization, energy demand and environmental pollution nexus in MINT economies: Does cleaner energy transition and environmental technology play a mitigating role? J. Environ. Manage., 2025, 376, 124451.

Moro K.D.* Resource dependencies, market concentration, trade barriers and green technology deployment: A comparative analysis of solar, wind, and hydropower installation patterns. Renew. Energy, 2025.

Dr. Fatemeh Avazpour | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Fatemeh Avazpour | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Academic Researcher Award

PhD | Yazd University | Iran

Dr. Fatemeh Avazpour is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in Water and Hydraulic Structure Engineering, currently affiliated with Yazd University, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Water and Hydraulic Structure Engineering from Yazd University, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Engineering from Yasuj University, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the same institution. Her academic and research pursuits center on hydrology, hydraulic structures, numerical and hydrological modeling, and the integration of artificial intelligence techniques—such as deep learning and optimization algorithms—for streamflow and sediment prediction under climate change conditions. Dr. Avazpour has served as a faculty member teaching hydraulic and hydrologic engineering courses and as a visiting researcher at the Water, Energy and Environment Research Unit of Oulu University, Finland. She has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers in reputed international journals and conferences, as well as translated technical books on computational fluid dynamics and numerical modeling. Her professional roles include engineering consultancy, project supervision, and refereeing for national and international journals. She is an active member of the Watershed Management Society of Iran and the Iranian Water Resources Association. Her recognitions include selection as a visiting researcher in Finland, top researcher and best faculty awards at Pishtazan University, and first rank in her Master’s program. Dr. Avazpour’s commitment to applying artificial intelligence for sustainable water resource management continues to enhance the interdisciplinary advancement of hydraulic and environmental engineering. She has 20 citations by 20 documents, 4 publications, and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

Fatemeh Avazpour*, Flow discharge and suspended sediment load prediction in multiple sites of a basin: a comparative study of classical AI and deep learning approaches. Acta Geophysica, Accepted.

Fatemeh Avazpour*, Impact of climate change on river flow using a hybrid model of LARS_WG and LSTM: A case study in the Kashkan Basin. Results in Engineering, Accepted.

Fatemeh Avazpour, Numerical modeling of optimal location of drainage and cutoff wall under small concrete dams. Applied Water Science, Accepted.