Naladi Ram Babu | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu | Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Aditya University, India

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu is an accomplished electrical engineer specializing in power systems, renewable energy, and fractional-order control. With a Ph.D. from NIT Silchar, he combines academic rigor and practical expertise as an Assistant Professor at Aditya Engineering College. Dr. Babu has received multiple accolades for his research, including best paper awards in international conferences. His career spans teaching, research, and organizing academic events, contributing to the fields of energy management and automation. Passionate about emerging technologies, he aims to drive innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. (2022): Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), NIT Silchar, CGPA: 8.00. M.Tech (2017): Power & Energy Systems Engineering, NIT Silchar, CGPA: 8.75. B.Tech (2013): Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Bapatla Engineering College, 77.5%. Class 12 (2009): Sri Chaitanya Narayana Jr. College, 92.10%. Class 10 (2007): St. Ann’s English Medium High School, 87.33%

💼 Experience

Assistant Professor (2022–Present): Aditya Engineering College, Surampalem. Adhoc Faculty (2022): NIT Calicut. Assistant Professor (2021): Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology. Teaching Assistant (2017–2021): NIT Silchar.Teaching Assistant (2015–2017): NIT Silchar

🏆 Awards & Honors

Best Paper Award (2021): “Modified Droop Control for AC Microgrids,” IEEE ComPE-2021. Best Paper Award (2022): “PID Controllers in Multi-Area AGC,” ACDOS Conference. Coordinated multiple workshops and FDPs on electrical engineering trends and renewable energy

🔬 Research Focus

Topics: Automatic generation control, fractional-order systems, renewable energy integration. Goals: Enhancing dynamic responses in power systems and optimizing renewable energy networks. Contributions: Published impactful research on AGC, droop control, and advanced PID controllers

Conclusion

Dr. Naladi Ram Babu is a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a strong academic foundation, research excellence, and a dedication to teaching and knowledge-sharing. His work in power systems and renewable energy is both timely and significant, and his proactive approach in organizing educational events and workshops demonstrates his leadership. Expanding his research horizons and increasing his global visibility could further solidify his position as a leading researcher in his field.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Title: A comprehensive review of recent strategies on automatic generation control/load frequency control in power systems
    Year: 2023
    Authors: N Ram Babu, SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi, R Devarapalli, …
    Citations: 73

 

  1. Title: Automatic generation control of a solar thermal and dish‐stirling solar thermal system integrated multi‐area system incorporating accurate HVDC link model using crow search
    Year: 2019
    Authors: N Ram Babu, L Chandra Saikia
    Citations: 60

 

  1. Title: Load frequency control of a multi‐area system incorporating realistic high‐voltage direct current and dish‐Stirling solar thermal system models under deregulated scenario
    Year: 2021
    Authors: NR Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 49

 

  1. Title: AGC of a multiarea system incorporating accurate HVDC and precise wind turbine systems
    Year: 2019
    Authors: N Ram Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 44

 

  1. Title: Impact of PLL and virtual inertia on deregulated AGC system integrated with parallel AC/HVDC
    Year: 2023
    Authors: SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, NR Babu, D Saha
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Title: Application of hybrid crow-search with particle swarm optimization algorithm in AGC studies of multi-area systems
    Year: 2020
    Authors: NR Babu, SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi
    Citations: 26

 

  1. Title: A review on various secondary controllers and optimization techniques in automatic generation control
    Year: 2023
    Authors: SK Bhagat, NR Babu, LC Saikia, T Chiranjeevi, R Devarapalli, …
    Citations: 17

 

  1. Title: Optimal location of accurate HVDC and energy storage devices in a deregulated AGC integrated with PWTS considering HPA-ISE as performance index
    Year: 2022
    Authors: NR Babu, LC Saikia
    Citations: 17

 

  1. Title: Maiden Application of Meta-Heuristic Techniques with Optimized Integral minus Tilt-Derivative Controller for AGC of Multi-area Multi-Source System
    Year: 2020
    Authors: SK Bhagat, NR Babu, LC Sakia, DK Raju
    Citations: 16

 

  1. Title: Impact of spotted hyena optimized cascade controller in load frequency control of wave-solar-double compensated capacitive energy storage based interconnected power system
    Year: 2022
    Authors: A Saha, P Dash, NR Babu, T Chiranjeevi, B Venkateswararao, …
    Citations: 15

 

  1. Title: Optimal unified frequency and voltage control of multi-area multi-source power system using the cascaded PIDN-TIDF controller
    Year: 2020
    Authors: SK Ramoji, LC Saikia, B Dekaraja, MK Behera, SK Bhagat, NR Babu
    Citations: 15

 

  1. Title: Effect of partial loading on a three‐area hydro‐thermal system integrated with realistic dish‐Stirling solar thermal system, accurate model of high‐voltage direct link
    Year: 2021
    Authors: SK Bhagat, LC Saikia, NR Babu
    Citations: 14

Yanhong Wang | Energy chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanhong Wang | Energy chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate researcher at South China University of Technology, China

Yanhong Wang is a doctoral supervisor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at South China University of Technology. With an extensive academic background and expertise, she has contributed significantly to the fields of hydrogen storage, CO₂ capture, and natural gas hydrate exploration. Dr. Wang’s innovative research focuses on energy conservation technologies and advanced materials. She has been part of numerous national and international projects and authored high-impact publications in esteemed journals. Her work has garnered recognition for its application to sustainable energy solutions.

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🎓 Education 

Bachelor’s Degree: Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University (1997.09-2001.07). Master’s Degree: Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University (2003.09-2005.07). PhD: Environmental Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University (2005.07-2008.07)

🏢 Experience 

Assistant Professor: South China University of Technology (2008.07-2013.08). Visiting Scholar: Colorado School of Mines (2017.09-2018.09). Associate Researcher: South China University of Technology (2013.08-Present)

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Dr. Wang has received multiple honors for her innovative research, including recognition from national foundations for her groundbreaking contributions to energy and environmental science.

🔬 Research Focus 

Hydrogen storage materials and technology. CO₂ capture and storage systems. Exploration of natural gas hydrates. Energy conservation methodologies

Conclusion

Yanhong Wang is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to their extensive contributions to energy and environmental chemical engineering. Their innovative research in hydrogen storage, CO2 capture, and natural gas hydrate exploration addresses critical challenges in energy sustainability. With a solid academic and professional foundation, Dr. Wang’s expertise and leadership stand out. Strengthening the profile through highlighted publications, international collaborations, and showcasing impactful results will make them a top contender for the award.

📚Publications 

  1. Hydrate phase equilibrium of hydrogen with THP, DCM, TBAB+THF, and sulfur hexafluoride +TBAB aqueous solution systems
    • Journal: Fluid Phase Equilibria
    • Year: 2025
    • Volume: 590
    • Article: 114282
    • Authors: Wang, Y.; Chen, S.; Li, X.; Li, G.; Fan, S.

 

  1. Enhanced methane hydrate formation through lignocellulose fiber
    • Journal: Fuel
    • Year: 2025
    • Volume: 380
    • Article: 133194
    • Authors: Zhang, Y.; Fan, S.; Wang, Y.; Lang, X.; Li, G.

 

  1. Facile synthesis and mechanistic insights into ZSM-5 aggregates via a mesoporogen-free route
    • Journal: Journal of Solid State Chemistry
    • Year: 2025
    • Volume: 341
    • Article: 125078
    • Authors: Ye, F.; Fan, S.; Lang, X.; Lv, Y.; Li, G.

 

  1. Intriguing phenomenon of hydrogen molecules occupancy in clathrate hydrate cages: Implications for hydrogen storage
    • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 499
    • Article: 156089
    • Authors: Chen, S.; Wang, Y.; Fan, S.; Lang, X.; Li, G.

 

  1. Organic template residues confined in silicalite-1 zeolite membranes for tuning pore structures and boosting H2/CO2 separation
    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 346
    • Article: 127362
    • Authors: Ye, F.; Fan, S.; Lang, X.; Wang, Y.; Li, G.

 

  1. Hydrate Formation and Dissociation of Liquid CO2 with Seawater Containing Organic Matters in Sand
    • Journal: Energy and Fuels
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 38(18)
    • Pages: 17750–17760
    • Authors: Liu, F.; Wang, Y.; Lang, X.; Li, G.; Fan, S.

 

  1. Insights of kaolinite surface and salt ions on the formation of carbon dioxide hydrates in confined nanopore: A molecular dynamics simulation study
    • Journal: Gas Science and Engineering
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 129
    • Article: 205390
    • Authors: Fan, S.; Wu, S.; Lang, X.; Wang, Y.; Li, G.

 

  1. Heterogeneous nucleation of CO2 hydrate: A thermodynamics analysis considering effects of wall characteristics and solution activity
    • Journal: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 224
    • Article: 125285
    • Authors: Li, M.; Fan, S.; Wang, Y.; Lang, X.; Cheng, P.

 

  1. Design and Optimization of Carbon Dioxide Storage Technology: Energy Efficiency and Economic Analysis
    • Journal: Energy and Fuels
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 38(8)
    • Pages: 7108–7120
    • Authors: Xu, Z.; Lang, X.; Fan, S.; Li, G.; Wang, Y.

 

Anbuchandran S | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Anbuchandran S | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Chennai Institute of Technology,  India

S. Anbu Chandran is a dedicated academician with over 19 years of teaching experience in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He specializes in optimizing power systems using cutting-edge algorithms like Fuzzified Firefly Optimization. Anbu Chandran completed his Ph.D. at Anna University in 2022 and has contributed significantly to distributed generation and microgrid research. With an extensive list of publications and professional affiliations, he actively mentors students while coordinating institutional accreditations and placement programs.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering): Anna University, Chennai (2022) Thesis: Fuzzified firefly algorithm for optimal sizing and location of distributed generators.. M.E. (Power Systems Engineering): Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Anna University (2004), 67%. B.E. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering): Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Madurai Kamaraj University (2001), 67.4%.

💼 Experience

Teaching: 19 years in engineering colleges, focusing on power systems and optimization. Project: Designed a muzzle velocity measurement coil at Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore.  Major Roles: NAAC/NBA Coordinator, Placement Coordinator, NCC Magazine Editor, Student Counselor.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Excellence in Peer Reviewing by BP International, London. Reviewer for top journals including Springer, IOP, and SAGE. Life Memberships: ISTE and IAENG. Recognized for outstanding research contributions with a Scopus h-index of 4.

🔬 Research Focus

 Distributed generation optimization and microgrid systems.  Fuzzified Firefly and Multi-objective algorithms for power systems.  Renewable energy integration and smart grid enhancements.  Hybrid power systems and energy efficiency techniques.

Conclusion

Dr. S. Anbu Chandran’s exceptional academic journey, extensive teaching career, and robust research portfolio make him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His consistent efforts to advance the field of electrical engineering, combined with his dedication to academic and professional growth, reflect his commitment to excellence and innovation. Recognizing his work with this award would further motivate him to achieve new heights in research and knowledge dissemination.

📚Publications 

    1. DC Microgrid for EV Charging Station with EV Control by Using STSM Controllers
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Babu, M.A., Stephen, D.S., Thinakaran, M.

     

    1. MIWO Based MPPT of PV System for Induction Motor Driven Water Pumping System
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Stephen, D.S., Babu, M.A., Bhuvanesh, A.

     

    1. Multi-objective Optimal Distributed Generators Integration Using Firefly Algorithm with Fuzzy Decision Making
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Kalarathi, M., Suresh, S., Bhuvanesh, A.

     

    1. A Hybrid Optimization for Distributed Generation and D-STATCOM Placement in Radial Distribution Network: A Multi-faceted Evaluation
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Arumuga Babu, M., Silas Stephen, D., Thinakaran, M.

     

    1. Enhancing Grid Voltage Stability and Reliability by Harnessing Off-grid Power Sources with Multi-objective Fuzzy Spark Firefly Optimization Algorithm
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Jaya Christa, S.T., Suresh, S., Bhuvanesh, A.

     

    1. Optimal Sizing of Hybrid Power System Using Genetic Algorithm Based Partial Reinforcement Optimizer
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Mano Raja Paul, M., Karthik Prabhu, D., Bhuvanesh, A., Jones Raj, S.

     

    1. Enhancing Distribution System Pliability and Planning with Distributed Generators Using Fuzzy Firefly Optimization
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Christa, S.T.J., Kannan, S., Bhuvanesh, A.

     

    1. Enhancing Grid Resilience and Efficiency with Distributed Generators Through Fuzzified Firefly Optimization
      Year: 2024
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Jaya Christa, S.T., Suresh, S., Bhuvanesh, A.

     

    1. A Multi-objective Optimum Distributed Generation Placement Using Firefly Algorithm
      Year: 2022
      Authors: Anbuchandran, S., Rengaraj, R., Bhuvanesh, A., Karuppasamypandiyan, M.

Changchun Liu | Compressed air energy storage | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Changchun Liu | Compressed air energy storage | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr at Institute of Engineering Thermophysics Chinese Academy of Sciences China

Liu C. is an accomplished researcher specializing in energy storage and sustainable power generation, contributing extensively to the development and optimization of compressed air and hydrogen storage technologies for renewable energy systems. With numerous publications in top-tier journals, Liu’s work includes cutting-edge studies on isobaric compressed air energy storage and synergistic energy conversion methods using coal and solar energy. His research is pivotal in advancing clean energy systems, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability. Liu’s collaborations with renowned co-researchers highlight his interdisciplinary approach, addressing energy challenges through innovative, eco-friendly technologies.

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Liu C. holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Power Engineering, specializing in energy storage technologies, from a leading university in China. He also earned his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on renewable energy systems, and a B.Sc. in Thermal Power Engineering, where he developed a foundation in thermodynamics and energy efficiency. His academic achievements have enabled him to excel in applied research, bridging theoretical and practical aspects in the field of energy storage and sustainability.

Experience 💼

Liu C. has held various research and faculty positions at prestigious institutions, contributing to numerous national and international projects in renewable energy and sustainable power generation. His expertise includes energy storage systems like compressed air and hydrogen storage, as well as thermochemical conversion processes. Liu’s professional journey reflects his dedication to advancing clean energy technology, with his roles involving the design, experimentation, and optimization of energy systems that support a low-carbon future.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Liu C. has been recognized with several awards, including a Best Paper Award in Energy Systems Engineering and a National Research Excellence Award. His contributions to low-carbon technology have earned him invitations to speak at international conferences, where he has received accolades for his innovative approaches in energy storage. Liu’s achievements also include multiple government-funded research grants, showcasing his leadership and pioneering work in sustainable energy.

Research Focus 🔬

Liu C.’s research primarily revolves around compressed air energy storage, hydrogen and electricity cogeneration, and coal-solar energy conversion. He is deeply involved in improving the efficiency of energy storage systems, particularly in renewable energy contexts. His work seeks to minimize carbon emissions through innovative storage solutions, advancing energy sustainability and resilience. Liu’s focus on practical applications positions him as a key contributor to the development of next-generation energy storage technologies.

Conclusion 🏆

Liu, C. is a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” due to their extensive contributions in advancing energy storage and hydrogen production systems. Their work aligns with critical challenges in the renewable energy sector, particularly by addressing storage and efficiency issues. Expanding into field applications and integrating a wider range of renewables could further amplify the impact of their research.

Publications Top Notes

  • Experimental Study on the Feasibility of Isobaric Compressed Air Energy Storage as Wind Power Side Energy Storage
    Journal: Applied Energy
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123129
    Contributors: Liu, C.; Su, X.; Yin, Z.; Sheng, Y.; Zhou, X.; Xu, Y.; Wang, X.; Chen, H.

 

  • Megawatt Isobaric Compressed Air Energy Storage: An Experimental Study on the Discharge Process
    Conference: Low Carbon Cities and Urban Energy Systems
    DOI: 10.46855/energy-proceedings-11306
    Contributors: Liu, C.; Yin, Z.; Su, X.; Zhang, X.; Zuo, Z.; Sheng, Y.; Zhou, X.; Wang, X.; Xu, Y.; Chen, H.

 

  • Operation Characteristics Study of Fiber Reinforced Composite Air Storage Vessel for Compressed Air Energy Storage System
    Journal: Journal of Energy Storage
    DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2024.111148
    Contributors: Guo, D.; Zhou, X.; Zhang, X.; Xu, Y.; Yin, Z.; Liu, C.; Fu, W.; Chen, H.

 

  • Efficient Coal-Based Power Generation via Optimized Supercritical Water Gasification with Chemical Recuperation
    Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering
    DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.122164
    Contributors: Li, J.; Liu, C.; Han, W.; Xue, X.; Ma, W.; Jin, H.

 

  • Proposal and Energetic and Exergetic Evaluation of a Hydrogen Production System with Synergistic Conversion of Coal and Solar Energy
    Journal: Energy
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.128489
    Contributors: Xue, X.; Han, W.; Xin, Y.; Liu, C.; Jin, H.; Wang, X.

 

  • Proposal and Evaluation of a Hydrogen and Electricity Cogeneration System Based on Thermochemical Complementary Utilization of Coal and Solar Energy
    Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117266
    Contributors: Xue, X.; Han, W.; Liu, C.; Li, J.; Jin, H.; Wang, X.

 

Ritambhara Gond | Energy Storage | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ritambhara Gond |Energy Storage | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ritambhara Gond is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, specializing in polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. With a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, her research spans electrochemical investigations, electrolyte development, and inorganic material synthesis. Dr. Gond has been a Visiting Researcher at prestigious institutions globally, including MAX IV Beamline and NUS. She has received several accolades, including the 2024 Best Poster Award at IMLB-2024 and ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship. Her expertise includes powder diffraction, spectroscopy analysis, and computational modeling for ion migration studies.

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🎓 Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (2014-2019) Faraday Materials Laboratory, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India Thesis: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic investigation of pyrophosphate and metaphosphate family of battery insertion materials Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda. Master of Science (M. Sc.) (2011-2013) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. Hons.) (2008-2011) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-present)
    • Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory, Structural Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
    • Advisors: Prof. Reza Younesi and Dr. Jiefang Zhu
    • Funded by ÅForsk and the Swedish Energy Agency
  • Visiting Researcher (1 week, Nov 2023)
    • MAX IV Beamline BALDER, synchrotron radiation facility in Lund, Sweden
    • Beamline Scientist: Dr. Susan Nehzati
    • Funded by the STINT project in collaboration with Sejong University, South Korea
  • Research Associate (Aug-Oct 2019)
    • Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
    • Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda
    • Funded by University Grants Commission, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (Sep-Oct 2018) (Oct 2017)
    • Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Science des Matériaux (CRISMAT), Caen, France
    • Host: Prof. Valerie Pralong
    • Funded by LAFICS: The Indo-French Laboratory for Solid State Chemistry
  • Visiting Student (1 week, Nov 2018)
    • ECHIDNA Beamline, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Kirrawee, Australia
    • Host: Prof. Max Avdeev
    • Funded by the Department of Science and Technology DST, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (June 2017)
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)
    • Host: Prof. Stefan Adams
  • Visiting Project Trainee (1 month, Nov-Dec 2013)
    • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Fuel Reprocessing and Chemistry Division, Anushaktinagar, Bombay
    • Hosts: Prof. Subhash Chandra Tripathi and Prof. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
  • Junior Research Fellow (July 2013-May 2014)
    • Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    • PI: Prof. Dhanesh Tiwari
    • Funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Summer Intern Student (May-June 2012)
    • Inorganic Chemistry Department, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
    • Host: Prof. Abhishek Dey
    • Funded by Indian Academy of Science, IAS

🏅 Awards & Honors:

2024 Best Poster Award (HKD 1500) – 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB-2024), HKSAR, 2024 ÅForsk Travek Grant (SEK 27000) – ÅForsk Foundation, Sweden, 2019 ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship (USD 5000) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS), USA, 2019 Ludo-Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Award (USD 2500) – The International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), USA, 2019 Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award – Society for Research & Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies, India, 2017 Best Poster Award (SGD 200) – ICMAT-2017 Biennial Conference, IUMRS-MRS Singapore, 2013 Qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2012 Qualified for National Eligibility Test (NET National Level Competition) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2011 Summer Research Fellowship – Indian Academy of Science (IAS), India

🔬 Research Focus:

Polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries, Polyanionic electrocatalysts as an air-cathode for metal-air batteries, Electrolytes for long-lasting and fast-charging Sodium ion Batteries, Hard carbon as anode and the complex interfaces in sodium-ion batteries, Inorganic material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion, wet chemistry, etc.), Crystallographic structural analysis (Rietveld refinement using GSAS, FullProf software), Evaluation of electrochemical and electrocatalytic properties, Computational modeling (ion migration study by Bond Valence Site Energy calculations)

🛠️ Skills:

Inorganic materials synthesis (solid-state and suites of solvothermal synthesis). Powder diffraction (X-ray, Synchrotron, Neutron diffraction methods, Rietveld analysis). Physical analyses (electron microscopy, thermal analysis, Raman/UV-VIS/FT-IR spectroscopy). Spectroscopy analysis (Mössbauer, ICP-OES, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy). Electrochemical characterization (Conductivity measurements, galvanostatic charge-discharge, ICI, GITT/PITT, impedance spectroscopy, chronoamperometry, electrocatalysis, particularly O2 electrocatalysis in alkaline media). Soft BV calculation for migration barrier calculation (Soft BV software)

Publication:📝

  • Title: Non-flammable liquid electrolytes for safe batteries
    Authors: R Gond, W van Ekeren, R Mogensen, AJ Naylor, R Younesi
    Journal: Materials Horizons
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 2913-2928
    Citations: 81

 

  • Title: Sodium cobalt metaphosphate as an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, DK Singh, M Eswaramoorthy, P Barpanda
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 131
    Issue: 25
    Pages: 8418-8423
    Citations: 74

 

  • Title: Na₂.³²Co₁.⁸⁴(SO₄)₃ as a new member of the alluaudite family of high-voltage sodium battery cathodes
    Authors: D Dwibedi, R Gond, A Dayamani, RB Araujo, S Chakraborty, R Ahuja, …
    Journal: Dalton Transactions
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 46
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 55-63
    Citations: 67

 

  • Title: Bifunctional electrocatalytic behavior of sodium cobalt phosphates in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, K Sada, B Senthilkumar, P Barpanda
    Journal: ChemElectroChem
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 5
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 153-158
    Citations: 51

 

  • Title: Enabling the Electrochemical Activity in Sodium Iron Metaphosphate [NaFe(PO₃)₃] Sodium Battery Insertion Material: Structural and Electrochemical Insights
    Authors: R Gond, SS Meena, SM Yusuf, V Shukla, NK Jena, R Ahuja, S Okada, …
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 56
    Issue: 10
    Pages: 5918-5929
    Citations: 36

 

  • Title: Bio-derived hard carbon nanosheets with high rate sodium-ion storage characteristics
    Authors: HD Asfaw, R Gond, A Kotronia, CW Tai, R Younesi
    Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 32
    Pages: e00407
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Fluorophosphates as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal–air batteries
    Authors: L Sharma, R Gond, B Senthilkumar, A Roy, P Barpanda
    Journal: ACS Catalysis
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 43-50
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Cubic Sodium Cobalt Metaphosphate [NaCo(PO₃)₃] as a Cathode Material for Sodium Ion Batteries
    Authors: R Gond, RP Rao, V Pralong, OI Lebedev, S Adams, P Barpanda
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 57
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 6324-6332
    Citations: 23

 

  • Title: Revisiting the alluaudite NaMnFe₂(PO₄)₃ sodium insertion material: Structural, diffusional and electrochemical insights
    Authors: D Dwibedi, PW Jaschin, R Gond, P Barpanda
    Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 283
    Pages: 850-857
    Citations: 21

 

Ritambhara Gond | Energy Storage | Women Researcher Award

 Dr. Ritambhara Gond |Energy Storage |Women Researcher Award

Dr. Ritambhara Gond is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, specializing in polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries. With a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, her research spans electrochemical investigations, electrolyte development, and inorganic material synthesis. Dr. Gond has been a Visiting Researcher at prestigious institutions globally, including MAX IV Beamline and NUS. She has received several accolades, including the 2024 Best Poster Award at IMLB-2024 and ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship. Her expertise includes powder diffraction, spectroscopy analysis, and computational modeling for ion migration studies.

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🎓 Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) (2014-2019) Faraday Materials Laboratory, Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India Thesis: Electrochemical and electrocatalytic investigation of pyrophosphate and metaphosphate family of battery insertion materials Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda. Master of Science (M. Sc.) (2011-2013) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc. Hons.) (2008-2011) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2020-present)
    • Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory, Structural Chemistry, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
    • Advisors: Prof. Reza Younesi and Dr. Jiefang Zhu
    • Funded by ÅForsk and the Swedish Energy Agency
  • Visiting Researcher (1 week, Nov 2023)
    • MAX IV Beamline BALDER, synchrotron radiation facility in Lund, Sweden
    • Beamline Scientist: Dr. Susan Nehzati
    • Funded by the STINT project in collaboration with Sejong University, South Korea
  • Research Associate (Aug-Oct 2019)
    • Materials Research Centre, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
    • Advisor: Prof. Prabeer Barpanda
    • Funded by University Grants Commission, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (Sep-Oct 2018) (Oct 2017)
    • Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Science des Matériaux (CRISMAT), Caen, France
    • Host: Prof. Valerie Pralong
    • Funded by LAFICS: The Indo-French Laboratory for Solid State Chemistry
  • Visiting Student (1 week, Nov 2018)
    • ECHIDNA Beamline, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization (ANSTO), Kirrawee, Australia
    • Host: Prof. Max Avdeev
    • Funded by the Department of Science and Technology DST, Govt. of India
  • Visiting Graduate Student (June 2017)
    • Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)
    • Host: Prof. Stefan Adams
  • Visiting Project Trainee (1 month, Nov-Dec 2013)
    • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Fuel Reprocessing and Chemistry Division, Anushaktinagar, Bombay
    • Hosts: Prof. Subhash Chandra Tripathi and Prof. Avesh Kumar Tyagi
  • Junior Research Fellow (July 2013-May 2014)
    • Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
    • PI: Prof. Dhanesh Tiwari
    • Funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences, Govt. of India
  • Summer Intern Student (May-June 2012)
    • Inorganic Chemistry Department, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India
    • Host: Prof. Abhishek Dey
    • Funded by Indian Academy of Science, IAS

🏅 Awards & Honors:

2024 Best Poster Award (HKD 1500) – 22nd International Meeting on Lithium Batteries (IMLB-2024), HKSAR, 2024 ÅForsk Travek Grant (SEK 27000) – ÅForsk Foundation, Sweden, 2019 ECS F.M. Becket Summer Fellowship (USD 5000) – The Electrochemical Society (ECS), USA, 2019 Ludo-Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Award (USD 2500) – The International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), USA, 2019 Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award – Society for Research & Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies, India, 2017 Best Poster Award (SGD 200) – ICMAT-2017 Biennial Conference, IUMRS-MRS Singapore, 2013 Qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2012 Qualified for National Eligibility Test (NET National Level Competition) – University Grants Commission (UGC), India, 2011 Summer Research Fellowship – Indian Academy of Science (IAS), India

🔬 Research Focus:

Polyanionic insertion materials for sodium-ion batteries and lithium-ion batteries, Polyanionic electrocatalysts as an air-cathode for metal-air batteries, Electrolytes for long-lasting and fast-charging Sodium ion Batteries, Hard carbon as anode and the complex interfaces in sodium-ion batteries, Inorganic material synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion, wet chemistry, etc.), Crystallographic structural analysis (Rietveld refinement using GSAS, FullProf software), Evaluation of electrochemical and electrocatalytic properties, Computational modeling (ion migration study by Bond Valence Site Energy calculations)

🛠️ Skills:

Inorganic materials synthesis (solid-state and suites of solvothermal synthesis). Powder diffraction (X-ray, Synchrotron, Neutron diffraction methods, Rietveld analysis). Physical analyses (electron microscopy, thermal analysis, Raman/UV-VIS/FT-IR spectroscopy). Spectroscopy analysis (Mössbauer, ICP-OES, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy). Electrochemical characterization (Conductivity measurements, galvanostatic charge-discharge, ICI, GITT/PITT, impedance spectroscopy, chronoamperometry, electrocatalysis, particularly O2 electrocatalysis in alkaline media). Soft BV calculation for migration barrier calculation (Soft BV software)

Publication:📝

  • Title: Non-flammable liquid electrolytes for safe batteries
    Authors: R Gond, W van Ekeren, R Mogensen, AJ Naylor, R Younesi
    Journal: Materials Horizons
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 2913-2928
    Citations: 81

 

  • Title: Sodium cobalt metaphosphate as an efficient oxygen evolution reaction catalyst in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, DK Singh, M Eswaramoorthy, P Barpanda
    Journal: Angewandte Chemie
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 131
    Issue: 25
    Pages: 8418-8423
    Citations: 74

 

  • Title: Na₂.³²Co₁.⁸⁴(SO₄)₃ as a new member of the alluaudite family of high-voltage sodium battery cathodes
    Authors: D Dwibedi, R Gond, A Dayamani, RB Araujo, S Chakraborty, R Ahuja, …
    Journal: Dalton Transactions
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 46
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 55-63
    Citations: 67

 

  • Title: Bifunctional electrocatalytic behavior of sodium cobalt phosphates in alkaline solution
    Authors: R Gond, K Sada, B Senthilkumar, P Barpanda
    Journal: ChemElectroChem
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 5
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 153-158
    Citations: 51

 

  • Title: Enabling the Electrochemical Activity in Sodium Iron Metaphosphate [NaFe(PO₃)₃] Sodium Battery Insertion Material: Structural and Electrochemical Insights
    Authors: R Gond, SS Meena, SM Yusuf, V Shukla, NK Jena, R Ahuja, S Okada, …
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 56
    Issue: 10
    Pages: 5918-5929
    Citations: 36

 

  • Title: Bio-derived hard carbon nanosheets with high rate sodium-ion storage characteristics
    Authors: HD Asfaw, R Gond, A Kotronia, CW Tai, R Younesi
    Journal: Sustainable Materials and Technologies
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 32
    Pages: e00407
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Fluorophosphates as efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for metal–air batteries
    Authors: L Sharma, R Gond, B Senthilkumar, A Roy, P Barpanda
    Journal: ACS Catalysis
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 43-50
    Citations: 34

 

  • Title: Cubic Sodium Cobalt Metaphosphate [NaCo(PO₃)₃] as a Cathode Material for Sodium Ion Batteries
    Authors: R Gond, RP Rao, V Pralong, OI Lebedev, S Adams, P Barpanda
    Journal: Inorganic Chemistry
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 57
    Issue: 11
    Pages: 6324-6332
    Citations: 23

 

  • Title: Revisiting the alluaudite NaMnFe₂(PO₄)₃ sodium insertion material: Structural, diffusional and electrochemical insights
    Authors: D Dwibedi, PW Jaschin, R Gond, P Barpanda
    Journal: Electrochimica Acta
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 283
    Pages: 850-857
    Citations: 21

 

Mohammad Hejri | Power Electronics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohammad Hejri | Air Quality | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Sahand University of Technology Iran

Mohammad Hejri is an accomplished Associate Professor at Sahand University of Technology, Iran, specializing in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Sharif University of Technology and the University of Cagliari, Italy, focusing on hybrid modeling and control of power electronics converters. With extensive academic achievements including top rankings in academic exams and prestigious awards, Hejri’s research spans optimal control, adaptive systems, and advanced power electronics. He has held visiting positions at University of Cagliari, Italy, and KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. Hejri’s expertise lies in nonlinear control, neural networks, and electric machines, contributing significantly to both academia and industry.

profile:

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🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Double Title) Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2005-2010) University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy (2005-2010) GPA: 17.37/20. M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran (2000-2002) GPA: 17.72/20. B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran (1996-2000) GPA: 16.97/20

🏆Honors and Awards:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position Best candidate among 43 applicants, School of Electrical Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), 2011. Double Academic Title Co-tutorship program between Sharif University of Technology, Iran, and University of Cagliari, Italy, 2010 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology Dottore di Ricerca in Ingegneria Elettronica e Informatica from University of Cagliari. Ph.D. Exam Entrance Ranked 1st among 30 students, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2005. M.Sc. Ranking Ranked 2nd among 25 students, Sharif University of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2002. B.Sc. Ranking Ranked 2nd among 140 students and 1st in power branch, Tabriz University, Department of Electrical Engineering, 2000. National University Entrance Exam Ranked 59th among 30,000 high school students, 1996

📜Thesis:

Ph.D.: Hybrid Modeling and Control of Power Electronics Converters, M.Sc.: Modeling and Control of Electric Arc Furnaces and Developing a New Model, B.Sc.: Modeling and Simulation of Induction Generators

Passed Courses in Ph.D.:

Optimal Control, Adaptive Control, Model Predictive Control, Multivariable Control, Nonlinear Control, Robust Control, Fuzzy Control, Neural Networks, System Identification, Optimization, Estimation Theory and Optimal Filters, Automata and Petri Nets (University of Cagliari), Advanced Power Electronics, Electric Machines Drives

Passed Courses in M.Sc.:

Power Electronics, Electric Machines Design, Reactive Power Control, Transients in Electric Power Systems, Generalized Theory of Electric Machines, Electric Power Systems Dynamic, Power Quality

🌍Visiting Positions:

University of Cagliari, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Italy (Sep. 2008 – Mar. 2009), KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Sweden (Feb. 2011 – Aug. 2012)

Publication:📝

  • Practical stabilisation of discrete-time switched nonlinear systems without a common equilibrium and using hybrid switching functions
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: International Journal of Control
    • Year: 2024
    • Status: Article in Press
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Correction to ‘Global Practical Stabilization of Discrete-time Switched Affine Systems via a General Quadratic Lyapunov Function and a Decentralized Ellipsoid’
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 9 (12)
    • Pages: 2200
    • Citations: 1
    • Note: Open access

 

  • On the well-posedness, equivalency, and low-complexity translation techniques of discrete-time hybrid automaton and piecewise affine systems
    • Authors: M. Hejri, H. Mokhtari
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 29 (2 D)
    • Pages: 693–726
    • Citations: 1
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Cascade Control System Design and Stability Analysis for a DC–DC Boost Converter with Proportional Integral and Sliding Mode Controllers and Using Singular Perturbation Theory
    • Authors: S. Azarastemal, M. Hejri
    • Journal: Iranian Journal of Science and Technology – Transactions of Electrical Engineering
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 45 (4)
    • Pages: 1445–1462
    • Citations: 6

 

  • On the global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems: Application to switching power converters
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 28 (3)
    • Pages: 1621–1642
    • Citations: 2
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems via switched Lyapunov functions and state-dependent switching functions
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: Scientia Iranica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 28 (3)
    • Pages: 1606–1620
    • Citations: 2
    • Note: Open access

 

  • Global practical stabilization of discrete-time switched affine systems via a general quadratic Lyapunov function and a decentralized ellipsoid
    • Author: M. Hejri
    • Journal: IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 8 (11)
    • Pages: 1837–1851
    • Article Number: 9520833
    • Citations: 3

 

  • A fast and accurate global maximum power point tracking method for solar strings under partial shading conditions
    • Authors: S.M. Hashemzadeh, M. Hejri
    • Journal: Journal of Operation and Automation in Power Engineering
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 8 (3)
    • Pages: 245–256
    • Citations: 7