Dr. Harpreet Kaur | Renewable Energy Sources | Best Industrial Research Award

Dr. Harpreet Kaur | Renewable Energy Sources | Best Industrial Research Award

Assistant Professor | Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College | India

Dr. Harpreet Kaur Channi is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, with extensive experience in teaching and research across renewable energy systems, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and IoT applications. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Chandigarh University, specializing in the performance evaluation of hybrid renewable systems for rural electrification, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Electrical Engineering with a focus on PV-Biomass-EV integration from Eudoxia Research University. Over her 17-year career, Dr. Channi has contributed significantly to the fields of solar-biomass hybrid systems, sustainable smart cities, and federated learning in energy and healthcare domains. She has authored more than 115 Scopus-indexed papers, 50 book chapters, and 40 books, and has presented her research in numerous international conferences. Her work has led to 13 published patents and over 50 specialized certifications, including NPTEL and Coursera. A respected academic leader, she has served as NBA and ABET Coordinator, Mentoring Lead, and SC/ST Student Support Coordinator, fostering both academic excellence and inclusivity. Dr. Channi’s professional recognition includes 45 awards for research and teaching excellence, along with memberships in 14 professional institutions. She continues to advance interdisciplinary innovation, integrating renewable technologies with artificial intelligence to support sustainable development and energy resilience. Her research impact is reflected in 1,127 citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10-index of 19.

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Featured Publications

Harpreet Kaur Channi*, Performance evaluation of hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification. Renew. Energy Eng. J., Accepted.

Harpreet Kaur Channi*, Optimization and modeling of PV–biomass–EV integrated systems using artificial intelligence techniques. Int. J. Electr. Power Energy Syst., 2024, 12(3), 102145.

Harpreet Kaur Channi, Smart grid innovation and IoT-based monitoring for sustainable energy infrastructure. Energy Sustain. Dev., 2024, 18(2), 113207.

Mr. Ahmad Alqatamin | Solar Energy | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Ahmad Alqatamin | Solar Energy | Young Scientist Award

PhD | Xi'an Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, specializing in renewable energy systems and advanced thermal management technologies. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Renewable Energy Engineering from Alhussien Bin Talal University and Mechanical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (HVAC) from Xi’an Jiaotong University. His professional experience includes serving as a trainer and teacher at the Ministry of Education in Jordan and as a study and piping engineer in prominent industrial firms, contributing to major energy infrastructure projects. Dr. Al-Qatamin’s research focuses on photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, nanofluid cooling, heat exchangers, and energy optimization through computational and experimental modeling. He has published multiple high-impact papers in leading journals such as Energy, Renewable Energy, and Applied Thermal Engineering, reflecting his contributions to sustainable energy innovation. His commitment to professional excellence is further demonstrated through specialized training programs in HVAC, refrigeration, and vocational education. Recognized for his strong academic performance and research excellence, Dr. Al-Qatamin continues to advance the integration of renewable technologies with enhanced thermal efficiency, making significant contributions to the field of sustainable power engineering. His scholarly impact is evidenced by 138 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Computational analysis of photovoltaic thermal performance using Al₂O₃/water and CNT/water nanofluids with perforated V-shape heatsink. Energy, 2025.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Numerical analysis and design of photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system with novel water-cooling channel structure integrated with perforated V-shape fins. Renewable Energy, 2025.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Machine learning prediction of photovoltaic-thermal system with V-shaped perforated fins. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin*, Experimental investigation of the photovoltaic thermal system integrated with a ground heat exchanger using volcanic tuff stones. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024.

Ahmad Hasan Al-Qatamin, Su J., Al-Khashman O.A., A novel heatsink for optimizing photovoltaic cell performance with passive cooling using perforated wave-shaped fins. ASME Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 2025.