Kristaq Hazizi | Automotive Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Kristaq Hazizi | Automotive Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Lecture | Coventry University | United Kingdom

Dr. Kristaq Hazizi is a Lecturer in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University, specializing in automotive systems, turbocharging, fluid dynamics, and computational engineering. He holds doctoral and master’s degrees in mechanical and automotive engineering, with advanced training in computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, and academic practice. Dr. Hazizi has achieved scholarly impact with 41 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, and actively contributes to academia through teaching excellence, research dissemination, and engagement with professional engineering communities.

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Featured Publications


Numerical Analysis of a Turbocharger Compressor
K. Hazizi, A. Ramezanpour, A. Costall, M. Asadi
Conference Paper · E3S Web of Conferences


Numerical Optimisation of the Diffuser in a Typical Turbocharger Compressor Using the Adjoint Method
K. Hazizi, A. Ramezanpour, A. Costall
Journal Article · Automotive and Engine Technology


Design, Construction, and Simulation-Based Validation of a High-Efficiency Electric Powertrain for a Shell Eco-Marathon Urban Concept Vehicle
K. Hazizi, S. Erateb, A. D. Carri, J. Jones, S. Sam, R. Yau, S. H. Leung
Journal Article · Designs


Analytical and Numerical Investigation of Fatigue Life in Rectangular Plates with Opposite Semicircular Edge Single Notches
K. Hazizi, M. Ghaleeh, S. Rasool
Journal Article · Fracture and Structural Integrity

Dr. Angel Sapena Bano | Modelling Machines for Optimization | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Angel Sapena Bano | Modelling Machines for Optimization | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Universitat Politecnica de Valencia | Spain

Ángel Sapena Bañó, Profesor Titular at the Universitat Politècnica de València, is a specialist in electrical engineering with expertise in electrical machines, diagnostic methods, numerical modelling, and condition monitoring. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering, Energy Technology for Sustainable Development, and Secondary Education, complemented by a doctorate in Industrial Engineering focused on advanced diagnostic techniques for electrical machines. His professional trajectory includes roles as Lecturer, Researcher, and Technical Specialist, contributing to major academic initiatives, laboratory modernization, and collaborative research activities. He has participated in multiple competitive and industrial R&D projects, developed fault-diagnosis tools for induction machines and wind-energy systems, and strengthened international cooperation through research stays and Erasmus teaching engagements. His research spans analytical and hybrid modelling, finite-element methods, machine-learning-based diagnostics, and real-time simulation, reflected in numerous high-impact journal articles, conference contributions, book chapters, and patented inventions. He has led and co-led research outputs as first and corresponding author, supervised a wide range of graduate projects, and contributed to organizing scientific conferences and special issues. His distinctions include recognized research merits, invited reviewer roles in indexed journals, participation in prominent research groups, and involvement in impactful national and international scientific initiatives. His scholarly record includes 1,035 citations, 60 documents, and an h-index of 17.

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Featured Publications

Ángel Sapena Bañó*, Model-based diagnostic techniques for induction machines under transient operational conditions. Int. J. Electr. Power Energy Syst., Accepted.

Ángel Sapena Bañó*, Hybrid FEM–analytical modelling framework for efficient fault detection in eccentric induction motors. Sensors, 2025, 25, 1–28.

Ángel Sapena Bañó, Deep learning–enhanced condition monitoring strategies for electrical machines operating in variable regimes. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 2025, 1–28.