Hesham Khalaf | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hesham Khalaf | Mathematics
| Best Researcher Award

Department of mathematics, Faculty of Science, Assiut University | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hesham Khalaf dynamical systems research encompasses the analytical and numerical investigation of chaotic, hyperchaotic, fractional-order, and distributed-order models, with emphasis on understanding system behavior across different dimensions. Core contributions include examining symmetry properties, identifying equilibrium points, and performing stability, multistability, and bifurcation analyses to reveal transitions between periodic, chaotic, and hyperchaotic states. Advanced synchronization techniques—such as modulus-modulus, N-tuple compound, dual combination, and distributed-order synchronization—are applied to explore how distinct nonlinear systems interact, converge, or desynchronize under various coupling schemes. These synchronization strategies support practical applications in secure communications, image encryption, neural networks, circuit implementation, and control systems. Additional work investigates fractional-order derivatives and distributed-order operators, which capture memory effects and enhance the modeling of real-world processes. Research includes proposing new high-dimensional fractional-order hyperchaotic systems, studying their dynamic features, and applying them to grayscale and color image encryption. Numerical simulation methods, MATLAB-based modeling, and system dynamics tools are used to validate analytical results and visualize attractor structures. Further studies explore dynamical behaviors of classical models such as the Lorenz system, detuned laser models, and complex-valued chaotic systems, contributing to the advancement of applied mathematics, complex systems analysis, and modern chaos theory.

Featured Publication

Khalaf, H., Mahmoud, G. M., Bountis, T., & AboElkher, A. M. (2025). A distributed-order fractional hyperchaotic detuned laser model: Dynamics, multistability, and dual combination synchronization. Fractal and Fractional, 9(10), Article 668. https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9100668

Palwinder Kaur | Battery safety | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Palwinder Kaur l Battery safety
| Young Scientist Award

CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organization, Chandigarh | India

Dr. Palwinder Kaur is a dedicated researcher and WISE-SCOPE Scientist Fellow at CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, specializing in gas sensor development, battery safety, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences and has accumulated over five years of research experience in developing intelligent, multivariable gas sensors integrated with machine learning for early detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries. Her work focuses on designing innovative impedimetric sensors that contribute to predictive diagnostics and sustainable safety solutions for batteries and environmental monitoring. Dr. Kaur has authored five indexed publications, including notable papers in ACS Sensors, Batteries, and Journal of Physical Chemistry C, with a citation count of 36 (as per Scopus, October 2025), 29 citing documents, and an h-index of 3. She holds two patents (U.S. and Indian) and has completed four research projects and two industry collaborations, bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial applications. Her international collaboration with the ViPER Group at Purdue University (2021–2022), supported by the SERB Overseas Fellowship, significantly advanced early gas diagnostics for battery safety research. Through her innovative contributions and interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Kaur continues to impact the fields of sensor technology, electrochemical analysis, and energy safety research in India and globally.

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Featured Publications

Kaur, P., Bhondekar, A. P., & Bagchi, S. (2025, September 19). Intra-class classification of volatile amines using impedance spectroscopy platform [Preprint]. ChemRxiv. https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-jpsdn-v2

Kaur, P., Bagchi, S., & Bhondekar, A. P. (2025, August 8). Intra-class classification of amines using impedance spectroscopy with a SnO₂-Ppy composite-based sensor [Preprint]. ChemRxiv. https://doi.org/10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-jpsdn

Kaur, P., Bagchi, S., Pol, V. G., & Bhondekar, A. P. (2023). Early detection of mixed volatile organic compounds to circumvent calamitous Li-ion battery thermal runaway. Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 127(36), 17241–17251. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.3c01470

Kaur, P., Stier, I. K., Bagchi, S., Pol, V. G., & Bhondekar, A. P. (2023). Impedimetric early sensing of volatile organic compounds released from Li-ion batteries at elevated temperatures. Batteries, 9(12), 562. https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9120562

Kaur, P., Bagchi, S., & Bhondekar, A. P. (2023, January 23). Impedimetric study of poly-butyl thiophene-based sensor for detection of VOCs and mixtures. 2023 IEEE Applied Sensing Conference (APSCON). https://doi.org/10.1109/apscon56343.2023.10101185

Maxim Idriss MELI TAMETANG | Energy | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Maxim Idriss MELI TAMETANG | Energy | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Maxim Idriss MELI TAMETANG is a Cameroonian academic and researcher specializing in mechanics and mechatronics. he currently serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang. His academic journey began in 2011, leading to a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics in 2014, followed by a Master’s degree in 2016, and culminating in a Ph.D. in Mechanics in 2022, all from the University of Dschang. His doctoral research focused on optimizing energy management and improving the performance of hybrid electric vehicles. Dr. MELI has published multiple research articles in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals such as Chaos (AIP Publishing) and Chaos, Solitons & Fractals (Elsevier). He is also actively involved in teaching, supervising postgraduate students, and presenting at national and international scientific forums. His research bridges the domains of mechanical systems, energy technologies, and nonlinear dynamics.

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🎓 Education 

Dr. MELI earned his Ph.D. in Mechanics (Mechatronics) from the University of Dschang, Cameroon, between January 2017 and February 2022, graduating with the highest honors. His doctoral thesis, supervised by Prof. David Yemele, was titled Contribution to the Optimization of Energy Management and Improvement of Hybrid Electric Vehicle Performances: Application in Mechatronics. He also holds a Master’s degree in Mechanics from the same university, awarded in 2016, where he focused on hybrid energy source engines and energy management systems. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics in 2014. Additionally, he earned the DIPET II (Technical School Teacher’s Diploma) from HTTTC Bamenda, Cameroon, in 2017 with an “Excellent” grade, completing a project on GPS and GSM vehicle tracking systems. His foundational studies include the GCE Advanced Level from Government High Bilingual School, Bafoussam, with a focus on mathematics and physics, equivalent to the French Baccalauréat C.

💼 Experience 

Dr. MELI has amassed rich academic experience as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Dschang since 2020, where he teaches courses in Dynamic Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Numerical Methods, and General Physics. He is actively involved in laboratory instruction and tutorial sessions across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His teaching spans multiple departments including Physics, Mathematics, and Software Engineering. He also serves as a programming instructor at IAI Cameroon, Bafoussam, covering languages such as MATLAB, FORTRAN, Pascal, and PHP. His supervisory roles include guiding Master’s and Ph.D. students in advanced research topics related to electromechanical systems and hybrid vehicles. He has presented research findings at various national and international seminars and has worked in collaboration with academic partners from institutions in Canada, Iran, and Cameroon. In addition to his academic roles, he has contributed to technical curriculum development and scientific outreach within his institution and beyond.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Throughout his academic career, Dr. MELI has been recognized with several prestigious honors. He received the “Très Honorable” (Highest Distinction) grade for his Ph.D. defense in Mechanics at the University of Dschang in February 2022. He was awarded the Best Mechanical Project Award during the 2014 Faculty of Science Open Day, and the Best Project Award in Electronics during HTTTC’s Open Day in 2017. For his exceptional guidance, he was honored with the Best Supervision Award at IAI-Cameroon in 2021 for mentoring a diploma project in software engineering. His engaging presentations have earned acclaim at events such as the 6th International Conference of the Cameroon Physical Society and ERC webinars for African researchers. His projects on HEV system optimization and magnetic damping devices have been widely appreciated for their novelty and practical impact. These accolades underscore his academic excellence, innovation, and commitment to advancing engineering science.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. MELI’s research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, electromechanical system modeling, and sustainable energy systems, with a particular emphasis on hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). His current work explores the development of optimized electromagnetic and passive magnetic dampers with negative stiffness, aiming to enhance the suspension systems of HEVs. He employs advanced tools such as the Lagrange energy method, Melnikov theory, and multiple time scale methods to derive and analyze dynamic equations. His simulations use Runge-Kutta algorithms to produce bifurcation diagrams, Lyapunov exponents, and system responses. Previously, his Ph.D. work introduced a wind energy system integrated into HEVs for real-time battery charging, demonstrating improved efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. He also modeled torsional vibrations in electromechanical couplings, uncovering new dynamic behaviors like chaos, antimonotonicity, and coexisting attractors. His broader research interests span renewable energy harvesting, control systems, and energy management optimization—paving the way for eco-friendly and efficient mobility solutions.

 Conclusion

Dr. Maxim Idriss Meli Tametang exemplifies the qualities of a Young Scientist Award recipient: original research, societal relevance, technical excellence, and academic leadership. His pioneering work in nonlinear dynamics, energy optimization in HEVs, and magnetic damper design reflects a promising trajectory toward international scientific recognition. With continued focus on global collaboration, translational research, and innovation, Dr. Meli is poised to be a key contributor to sustainable mobility and applied mechanics. He is a highly suitable candidate for this award.

📝Publications 

Title: Multistability analysis and nonlinear vibration for generator set in series hybrid electric vehicle through electromechanical coupling
Year: 2021
Authors: MI Tametang Meli, GD Leutcho, D Yemele
Citations: 29

Title: Dynamical analysis of series hybrid electric vehicle powertrain with torsional vibration: Antimonotonicity and coexisting attractors
Year: 2021
Authors: MIT Meli, D Yemélé, GD Leutcho
Citations: 26

Title: Hamiltonian energy computation of a novel memristive mega-stable oscillator (MMO) with dissipative, conservative and repelled dynamics
Year: 2022
Authors: MD Vijayakumar, H Natiq, MIT Meli, GD Leutcho, ZT Njitacke
Citations: 22

Title: Improvement of fuel economy and efficiency in a modified parallel hybrid electric vehicle architecture with wind turbine device: Effect of the external energy source
Year: 2025
Authors: MIM Tametang, PLL Tameze, GB Tchaya, D Yemele
Citations: 1

Title: Effect of the anisotropy on the properties of optical pulses in birefringent optical fibers: Coexistence of the Ordinary and Extraordinary pulse modes
Year: 2025
Authors: HY Donkeng, WK Mabou, D Ndjanfang, MIM Tametang, D Yemélé

Abel Rouboa | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abel Rouboa | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr at Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto , Portugal

Abel Rouboa is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering with Habilitation (HDR) at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal, and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto. He holds a Ph.D. in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the University of Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI). Rouboa’s research expertise encompasses energy conversion, biomass gasification, and computational fluid dynamics. He has significant experience in guiding postdoctoral and Ph.D. researchers and has been a key member of prominent research groups, including LAETA, an Associate Laboratory classified as Excellent. Rouboa is an active member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and has collaborated internationally, contributing extensively to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies. His work has earned recognition in prestigious journals and conferences, and he has been instrumental in numerous research projects.

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🎓 Education

Abel Rouboa completed his MSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) in 1990. He earned his Ph.D. in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the same institution in 1994. Rouboa further honed his research expertise during a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Porto (FEUP), focusing on Parallel Computational Fluid Dynamics. He later completed the “Habilitation” or HDR qualification in Computational Mass and Heat Transfer in 2008 at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal. Rouboa’s continuous commitment to academic and professional development led him to research scholarships at institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, where he focused on energy conversion processes from 2005 to 2006.

💼 Experience

Abel Rouboa’s professional career spans over three decades, with substantial experience in both academia and research. From 1990 to 1998, he served as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Paris-Sud. He then held academic roles at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor. Since 2021, he has been an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Porto. Rouboa has actively participated in numerous collaborative research projects, particularly in biomass energy conversion, fluid dynamics, and syngas combustion. He has supervised multiple Ph.D. and postdoctoral students, contributing to advancements in energy systems, gasification technologies, and biomechanics. His expertise is also recognized in research grants such as COBIGA and HydrICE.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Abel Rouboa has received numerous awards for his contributions to mechanical engineering and energy research. Notably, his team won the Best Paper Award at the European Academy for Sustainable Development’s TMREES22 Conference in May 2022 for their work on plasma gasification. He has also secured prestigious research grants, including the “COBIGA” project worth 240,000 Euros and the “HydrICE” grant for hydrogen-rich syngas combustion. Rouboa’s ongoing excellence as a researcher is evidenced by his leadership in several major funded research initiatives and his continuous contributions to academic journals and conferences.

🔍 Research Focus

Abel Rouboa’s research is primarily centered around energy conversion, computational fluid dynamics, and sustainable energy systems. His key research areas include biomass gasification, syngas production, and combustion processes. Rouboa focuses on optimizing energy systems to maximize efficiency and sustainability, particularly in the field of renewable energy technologies. His research also explores the application of computational models to simulate complex energy processes, with a focus on reducing environmental impacts. Rouboa’s work aims to improve energy conversion methods, including cogeneration systems and hydrogen production, contributing to a more sustainable energy future. He continues to mentor Ph.D. students and collaborate with international researchers in these fields.

Publication Top Notes

  • Influence of the Biomass Gasification Processes on the Final Composition of Syngas

    • Authors: N Couto, A Rouboa, V Silva, E Monteiro, K Bouziane
    • Citations: 397
    • Year: 2013
    • Journal: Energy Procedia
    • Volume: 36, Pages 596-606

  • Co-gasification and Recent Developments on Waste-to-Energy Conversion: A Review

    • Authors: A Ramos, E Monteiro, V Silva, A Rouboa
    • Citations: 360
    • Year: 2018
    • Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
    • Volume: 81, Pages 380-398

  • Numerical Approaches and Comprehensive Models for Gasification Process: A Review

    • Authors: A Ramos, E Monteiro, A Rouboa
    • Citations: 177
    • Year: 2019
    • Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
    • Volume: 110, Pages 188-206

  • Numerical Investigation of Optimum Operating Conditions for Syngas and Hydrogen Production from Biomass Gasification Using Aspen Plus

    • Authors: R Tavares, E Monteiro, F Tabet, A Rouboa
    • Citations: 175
    • Year: 2020
    • Journal: Renewable Energy
    • Volume: 146, Pages 1309-1314

  • The Use of Neural Network Technology to Model Swimming Performance

    • Authors: AJ Silva, AM Costa, PM Oliveira, VM Reis, J Saavedra, J Perl, A Rouboa, et al.
    • Citations: 170
    • Year: 2007
    • Journal: Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
    • Volume: 6, Issue 1, Pages 117

 

Kesiena Owebor | Energy | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Kesiena Owebor| Energy | Best Scholar Award 

Dr at Delta State University, Nigeria

Dr. Kesiena Owebor is a distinguished scholar specializing in sustainable and low-carbon energy. He holds a PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, achieving a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in his master’s degree. As a lecturer at Delta State University, Nigeria, Dr. Owebor’s research encompasses energy modeling, renewable energy, fuel cell systems, and low-emission technologies. He led the Power Sector in Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Pathway Project and the LT-LEDS. With over 20 publications and 400 citations, he is a recognized reviewer for Elsevier’s Applied Energy journal. Dr. Owebor’s work aims to advance energy transition and sustainability.

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🎓 Education:

PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2022). M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2018) [CGPA 5.00/5.00]. B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2012)

🏫 Current Position: Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University, Nigeria

📚 Research Interests: Energy modeling, renewable energy, fuel cell systems, thermal energy conversion, low-emission energy transition

📊 Research & Publications:

  • Publications: 20+ in Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis
  • Citations: 400+ (Google Scholar)
  • Reviewer: Elsevier’s Applied Energy journal

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Delta State University: Teaching and Research in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning
  • Joint Energy Technology Inst.: Developing just transition roadmap and low emission scenarios for Nigeria

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Elsevier Reviewer Recognition (2019)
  • World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Scholarship (2019)

📜 Additional Certificates:

  • COREN (2020)
  • Certificate of National Service (NYSC) (2013)

🎓 Institutions Attended:

University of Port Harcourt (PhD): 2018 – 2022, University of Port Harcourt (Master): 2014 – 2018, University of Port Harcourt (First degree): 2006 – 2012, Afiesere Secondary School, Afiesere: 1997 – 2003, Ogelle Primary School, Ughelli: 1991 – 1997

🎖️ Academic Certificates Obtained:

PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering: 2022, M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: 2018, B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: 2012, National Examination Council (NECO): 2004 & 2005, Primary School Leaving Certificate: 1997

📜 Additional Certificates and Awarding Bodies:

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN): 2020, Certificate of National Service (NYSC): 2013

🏆 Awards/Recognitions

Elsevier Reviewer Recognition: August 2019, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Scholarship: Doctoral Program, 2019

📈 Experiences

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University: 2020 – Present Teaching Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Supervising student projects Conducting research. Joint Energy Technology Institute – Centre for Climate Change and Development: Just Transition Roadmap: 2024 Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Project and Nigeria Long Term Strategy: 2021 – 2023 Developing long-term low emission scenarios for Nigeria Modeling in the Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) Interpreting LEAP results and macro-economic implications Aligning Nigeria’s NDC, Energy Transition Plan, and LT-LEDS

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  • Title: Energy, exergy, environmental and economic analysis of an agricultural waste-to-energy integrated multigeneration thermal power plant
    Authors: OJ Ogorure, COC Oko, EO Diemuodeke, K Owebor
    Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 171
    Pages: 222-240
    Citations: 121

 

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    Title: Thermo-environmental and economic analysis of an integrated municipal waste-to-energy solid oxide fuel cell, gas-, steam-, organic fluid-and absorption refrigeration cycle
    Authors: K Owebor, COC Oko, EO Diemuodeke, OJ Ogorure
    Journal: Applied Energy
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 239
    Pages: 1385-1401
    Citations: 109

 

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    Title: Power Situation and renewable energy potentials in Nigeria–A case for integrated multi-generation technology
    Authors: K Owebor, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 177
    Pages: 773-796
    Citations: 43

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    Title: Thermo-economic and environmental analysis of integrated power plant with carbon capture and storage technology
    Authors: K Owebor, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs
    Journal: Energy
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 240
    Article Number: 122748
    Citations: 34

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    Title: Multi-criteria optimisation of integrated power systems for low-environmental impact
    Authors: K Owebor, OE Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, OJ Eyenubo, OJ Ogorure, …
    Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 26

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    Title: Transport sector decarbonisation in the Global South: A systematic literature review
    Authors: NV Emodi, C Okereke, FI Abam, OE Diemuodeke, K Owebor, …
    Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 43
    Article Number: 100925
    Citations: 20

 

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    Title: Geographic information systems (GIS) approach for assessing the biomass energy potential and identification of appropriate biomass conversion technologies in Nigeria
    Authors: MO Ukoba, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran, K Owebor, …
    Journal: Biomass and Bioenergy
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 170
    Article Number: 106726
    Citations: 19

 

  • Title: Integration of perennial grass into energy mix as alternative to fuelwood in selected Niger Delta communities, Nigeria
    Authors: MU Ajieh, K Owebor, LC Edomwonyi-Otu, IF Okafor
    Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
    Year: 2021
    Pages: 1-12
    Citations: 12

 

  • Title: Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system
    Authors: MO Ukoba, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran, MM Ojapah, K Owebor, …
    Journal: Heliyon
    Year: 2023
    Volume: 9
    Issue: 9
    Citations: 9