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.

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.