Youcef Himri | Demand Side Management | Research Excellence Award

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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)

Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | India

Sushil Kumar is a Research Scholar in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, with expertise in Management and Human Resource Management. He has contributed to empirical and interdisciplinary research that bridges human resource practices with organizational well-being and performance. His achievements include prestigious national fellowships awarded by statutory bodies, participation in advanced research methodology programs, and engagement in academic service roles, underscoring his commitment to scholarly excellence, capacity building, and the advancement of management research, with a scholarly impact reflected by 21 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 1.

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Qingguo Lü | Electrical Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Qingguo Lü | Electrical Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

Associate Researcher | Chongqing University | China

Qingguo Lü is an Associate Researcher at Chongqing University specializing in distributed optimization, privacy-preserving machine learning, and smart grid systems. He earned his doctoral degree in computer science and technology with a strong focus on optimization theory and networked systems and subsequently advanced his expertise through postdoctoral research and international academic collaboration.  His scholarly contributions have delivered both theoretical advances and practical engineering solutions, achieving strong international visibility and impact. His academic influence is reflected by 1,174 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 26. In recognition of his expertise and service, he holds multiple editorial and guest editorial appointments in international journals, serves on conference program committees, contributes extensively to peer review, holds innovation patents, and maintains professional standing as an IEEE Senior Member, demonstrating sustained excellence in research, leadership, and academic service suitable for a prestigious research award.

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Distributed projection subgradient algorithm over time-varying general unbalanced directed graphs
H. Li, Q. Liu, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control · Citations: 115
Accelerated convergence algorithm for distributed constrained optimization under time-varying general directed graphs
H. Li, Q. Lü, X. Liao, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems · Citations: 104
Achieving acceleration for distributed economic dispatch in smart grids over directed networks
Q. Liu, X. Liao, H. Li, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering · Citations: 100
Convergence analysis of a distributed optimization algorithm with a general unbalanced directed communication network
H. Li, Q. Liu, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering · Citations: 96
Privacy masking stochastic subgradient-push algorithm for distributed online optimization
Q. Lü, X. Liao, T. Xiang, H. Li, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics · Citations: 80

Bo Wang | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

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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)

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

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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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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

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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.