Vladimir Pavlovich Klepikov – Energy logistics -Best Researcher Award

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Vladimir Pavlovich Klepikov – Energy logistics -Best Researcher Award

Prof. Vladimir Pavlovich Klepikov distinguished academic and researcher in the field Energy logistics. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

Vladimir P. Klepikov earned his Doctor of Engineering degree in 2008. He completed his undergraduate education at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, where he studied from 1973 to 1979, focusing on aeromechanics and flight technique.

Experience

2015 – Present: Professor at the International Centre for Logistics Training, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow, Russia.

2008 – 2015: Chief Operations Officer at SPLAV-INVEST LTD, Moscow, Russia

  • Developed the logistics section of an investment project for constructing a new metallurgical mill in Beloretsk (Bashkortostan) with a production capacity of 1.2 million tons per year and an investment volume of $800M. The construction commenced in 2013.
  • Implemented logistics projects for the company “En+”.

1994 – 2008: Chief Operations Officer at Multimodal Logistic Center, Moscow, Russia

  • Elaborated a transport reconstruction project for the Beloretsk metallurgical mill and developed complex investment projects for the mill’s products, with an investment of $190M.
  • Implemented logistics projects for various domestic companies (Beloretsk, Chelyabinsk, Cherepovetsk, Orsko-Halilovsk metallurgical combines, Magnitogorsk, Revdinsk production plants, group of companies MAIR, TogliattiAzot, Causticr) and foreign firms (Posco, Sitco, Ender, Erfer, Stemcor, VA Intertrading, Daewoo, Siemens), increasing the total revenue of these companies by more than $50M per annum.
  • Justified and assigned exceptional rates for clients, saving $4M per year.
  • Achieved favorable decisions in International Courts of Justice, amounting to $1.9M.
  • Elaborated exercise programs for participants of concession projects of the Ministry of Transportation RF and opposed doctoral dissertations.

1991 – 1994: Deputy General Manager at NAVIA-INVEST LTD, Moscow, Russia

  • Monitored the transport service market, developed foreign investment projects for domestic mills, and realized multimodal transport projects, increasing annual company revenue by 40%.
  • Implemented investment projects for Chelyabinsk and Beloretsk integrated steel works on CIF terms, decreasing overall production costs by 5%.

1988 – 1991: Director of Transport Branch at NAUKA LTD, Moscow, Russia

  • Conducted marketing analysis and developed foreign investment projects for domestic mills, elaborating estimation procedures for investment in transport infrastructure and preparing project documentation, which increased the annual revenue of consumer firms by 15-20%.
  • Assessed and mitigated risks in bulk cargo delivery projects from Bashkir ORW through the Baltic States and implemented investment projects for steel product delivery on CIF conditions, increasing annual revenue by $2M.

Conferences

  • 2022

    6th International Conference on Advances in Business and Law (ICABL) (Дубай). Presentation: Distribution of Refining Resources in the Context of Refinery Infrastructure Development in Russian Regions

  • 2021

    The 16th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES21) (Dubrovnik). Presentation: Oil tank farm emission trends of Russian refineries

  • INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ENERGY, ECONOMY AND SECURITY. Presentation: Trends in capacity changes in oil refining in the European energy sector
  • 2020

    INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ENERGY, ECONOMY AND SECURITY (Стамбул). Presentation: Oil tank farm emission trends of Russian refineries

  • 2019

    6th International Congress on Energy, Economy and Security (ENSCON) (Istanbul). Presentation: Crude Oil Deliveries Trends in Southern Europe

  • 3rd International Conference on Advances in Business and Law (ICABL) – Dubai, UAE. Presentation: OIL SUPPLY TRENDS IN SOUTHERN EUROPE
  • 2018

    «20th International Conference on Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain» (Берлин). Presentation: Oil Logistics for Refining to Northern

  • Цифровая революция в логистике: эффекты, конгломераты и точки роста (Ростов на Дону). Presentation: ОЦЕНКА ВОЗМОЖНОСТЕЙ ЦЕПЕЙ ПОСТАВОК НЕФТИ НА ЗАПАДЕ ЕВРОПЫ

  • 2nd International Conference on Energy, Finance and the Macroeconomy (ICEFM) (Монтпелье). Presentation: Oil Refining and Transportation Infrastructure in West European countries

  • 2017

    Инновационные достижения зеленой логистики: международный опыт и российская практика (Ростов на Дону). Presentation: ОСОБЕННОСТИ ОРГАНИЗАЦИИ ЭКСПОРТНЫХ ПОСТАВОК НЕФТЕНАЛИВНЫХ ГРУЗОВ ИЗ РЕГИОНА ЧЕРНОГО МОРЯ

  • 2016

    Международная научно-практическая конференция «Водный форум БРИКС» (Москва). Presentation: Logistics of cargoes delivery in the BRICS countries using water transportation

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Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

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Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chen Lu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Energy storage.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

Chen Lu received the bachelor’s degreein engineering from Qingdao University of Technology, China,in 2022. She is currently pursuing the master’sdegree in engineering management with the Qingdao University of Technology. Her research interests include project management.

Work Experience:

In recent years, Chen Lu has been engaged in research in the field of energy and sustainable development. It mainly focuses on the development and utilization of renewable energy, the innovation of energy conversion and energy storage technology, the improvement of energy utilization efficiency, the combination of technological innovation and the Internet, and the promotion of policies and regulations. These innovative measures help achieve sustainable energy development and promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature

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📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • ,Optimal site selection for wind-photovoltaic-complemented storage power plants based on Geographic Information System and Grey Relational Analysis-Group Criteria Importance Through Inter Criteria Correlation-Interactive and Multicriteria Decision Making: A case study of China

    Journal of Energy StorageThis link is disabled., 2024, 92, 112148

  • A study on site selection of wind power plant based on prospect theory and VIKOR: a case study in China

Seyed Alireza – Energy and fossil fuel – Best Researcher Award

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Seyed Alireza – Energy and fossil fuel- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyed Alireza distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Energy and Fossil fuel.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology in 2004. He then pursued his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, graduating in 2007. In 2012, he completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology.

Work Experience:

He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in the design and construction of power boilers and pressure vessels. From 2004 to 2008, he worked in the Boiler Design Division at Azarab Company in Arak, contributing to the Shazand Arak Refinery expansion and upgrading project. During this period, he was involved in the mechanical design and construction of power boilers, basic design of water tube boilers, and process thermo-hydraulic design. Prior to this, from 2003 to 2004, he was part of the Pressure Vessel Design Division at M.S.A. in Arak, focusing on the mechanical design of pressure vessels and the thermal and mechanical design of shell and tube heat exchangers. In 2004, he also had brief stints with the Makazi Province Gas Company (MPGC) and the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) in Markazi. His technical skills include expertise in mechanical design and construction of power boilers (ASME, SEC I), basic design of water tube boilers (IHI technology), materials (ASME, SEC II), construction of pressure vessels (ASME, SEC VIII, Div I), shell and tube heat exchanger design (TEMA), mechanical design of pressure vessels (PVElite), thermal design of heat exchangers (ASPEN-BJAC), stress analysis of piping lines (Ceasar II), process thermo-hydraulic design (HYSYS), dynamic modeling of processes (HYSYS Dynamic), and system dynamics study (Bond Graph).

 

He has completed various training courses to enhance his expertise in mechanical engineering and related fields. He underwent a six-month training program in the Pressure Vessel Design Division at M.S.A. in Arak, focusing on projects in the South Pars region. Additionally, he spent three months under the guidance of Dr. Madadi in Shahrood, learning the design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. His training also includes a 30-hour course on the theory of piping design at Isfahan University of Technology and a 50-hour course on piping stress analysis using Ceasar II at the Mahan Institute in Arak. Furthermore, he attended a 16-hour project management and MSP course at Azad University (TUV) in Arak and completed a 30-hour modeling course in Catia at Azarab. He also holds a Master’s degree in fuel and combustion, with specialized training in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the thermal and hydraulic design of heat exchangers. His computer skills are comprehensive, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, programming in MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink, AutoCAD drawing, Aspen B-JAC, PVElite, Caesar II, and HYSYS.

 

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Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Da xu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Multi-Energy Networks. He received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Wuhan University Of Technology and Hunan University. He is currently a Associate Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. He was also a Visiting phd student with Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark and Research Assistant with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He has published about 20 SCI papers (as first author or corresponding author), incluidng 8 IEEE Transactions papers and 1 ESI paper. He is also a Guest editor of Buildings and Energies.

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education diligently, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, which he completed between September 2015 and July 2020. Under the guidance of supervisors Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, and Yijia Cao, he delved into advanced studies in his field. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation from Wuhan University of Technology, China, graduating in June 2015. These academic achievements reflect his commitment to mastering his discipline and advancing his knowledge in engineering.

Work Experience

He has gained valuable professional experience across various prestigious institutions. Since September 2020, he has served as an Associate Professor at China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. Prior to this, he undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Macau, Macau, from February 2023 to February 2025, under the guidance of Supervisor Chi-Seng Lam. His earlier professional roles include a stint as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, spanning from July 2017 to February 2018, under the supervision of Ka Wing Chan.

In addition to his formal positions, he has also engaged in Visiting Scholar activities, notably at the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, from November 2018 to November 2019. During this time, he worked under the supervision of Qiuwei Wu and Jacob Østergaard, further broadening his academic horizons and contributing to collaborative research efforts.

Research Interests

Planning and Operation of Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Sources
Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Systems

Awards

He has garnered numerous accolades and awards throughout his academic and professional journey, underscoring his exceptional performance and dedication. Noteworthy achievements include his participation in the 2022 Macau Young Scholars Program, highlighting his recognition as a promising scholar.

His academic excellence was recognized with the 2017 National Scholarship for Graduate Student by the Ministry of Education, China, where he achieved the remarkable feat of ranking second in his college cohort. Additionally, he secured the Second Prize of the Wu Wen Jun AI Science and Technology Progress Award, ranking fifth in his group at the Ministerial and Provincial level.

In entrepreneurship competitions, he demonstrated his innovative spirit, winning the National Second Prize in the 2018 China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition and the Second Prize in Hunan Province in various competitions, ranking within the top three in his respective groups.

His academic achievements continued to be acknowledged, earning him the 2018 Excellent Doctoral Candidate School Scholarship of Hunan University, where he ranked first in the Junior group. He further received the 2019 National Scholarship for Graduate Student from the Ministry of Education, China, and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in 2019, ranking fourth in the Junior group.

His commitment to excellence culminated in being named an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan Province and an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2020, marking the pinnacle of his academic achievements. These accolades attest to his exceptional academic prowess, dedication, and leadership qualities.

📝🔬Publications📝
1. Xu D, Yang Y, Lam C S, et al. Fixed-time/Preassigned-time Dynamic Surface Control of Power
Systems with Capacitive-coupled STATCOM[J]. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2024.
2. Xu D, Bai Z, Wang T, et al. A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multiwinding DVC for Balance and Unbalance Operations[J]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 2023.
3. Bai Z, Xu D*, Wang T, et al. A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel Dynamic
Voltage Compensator for Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Informatics, 2023.
4. Xu D, Xiang S, Bai Z, et al. Optimal multi-energy portfolio towards zero carbon data center buildings
in the presence of proactive demand response programs[J]. Applied Energy, 2023, 350: 121806.
5. Xu D, Bai Z, Jin X, et al. A mean-variance portfolio optimization approach for high-renewable energy
hub[J]. Applied Energy, 2022, 325: 119888.
6. Xu D, Yuan Z L, Bai Z, et al. Optimal operation of geothermal-solar-wind renewables for community
multi-energy supplies[J]. Energy, 2022, 249: 123672.
7. Xu D, Zhong F, Bai Z, et al. Real-time multi-energy demand response for high-renewable buildings[J].
Energy and Buildings, 2023, 281: 112764.
8. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Nian Liu, Qiuwei Wu, Nikolai Voropai, Canbing Li, and Evgeny Barakhtenko,
“Peer-to-peer multi-energy and communication resource trading for interconnected microgrids,”
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatic, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 2522-2533, Apr. 2021.
9. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Qiuwei Wu, Chi Yung Chung, Canbing Li, Sheng Huang and She Chen, “Integrated
modelling and enhanced utilization of power-to-ammonia for high renewable penetrated multi-energy
systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 4769-4780, Nov. 2020.
10. Da Xu, Qiuwei Wu, Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, Li Bai, and Sheng Huang, “Distributed multi-energy
operation of coupled electricity, heating and natural gas networks,” IEEE Transactions on
Sustainable Energy, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2457-2469, Oct. 2020.
11. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Qiuwei Wu, Biyu Chen, and Siwei Xia, “Distributed
multi-energy coordination of multi-microgrids with biogas-solar-wind renewables,” IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 3254-3266, Jun. 2019.
12. Xiang S, Xu D, et al. Optimal expansion planning of 5G and distribution systems considering sourcenetwork-load-storage coordination [J]. Applied Energy, 2024.
13. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, Yan Xu, and Menglong Cao, “Multiobjective
generation portfolio of hybrid energy generating station for mobile emergency power supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 5786-5797, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
14. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Chi Yung Chung, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, and Qiuwei Wu, “Optimal
scheduling of biogas-solar-wind renewable portfolio for multi-carrier energy supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 6229-6239, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
15. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, and SiQi Bu, “A two-stage framework for
multiobjective energy management in distribution networks with a high penetration of wind energy,”

Mi Tian- Technological Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Mi Tian- Technological Networks- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mi Tian holds the position of Senior Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Research in the
Department of Engineering at the University of Exeter, where her focus lies on hydrogen energy,
specifically in the field of solid-state hydrogen storage and transportation. Since her affiliation with the
UoE in 2020, Dr. Tian has been instrumental in securing upwards of £2.7 million in research funding,
with nearly £1 million attributed to her direct initiatives as PI and an additional £1.7 million as Co-I.
Her academic contributions encompass 36 publications in reputable journals, an H-index of 20, two
patents, and a notable contribution to a sector-relevant book. Her recognition in the Top 50 Women in
Engineering in 2020 and subsequent honour as one of the EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassadors
in 2023 not only underscore her personal achievements but also reflect her commitment to promoting
equality, diversity, and inclusion within the engineering field.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in Hydrogen Storage from the University of East Anglia, UK, building upon her prior academic achievements. Her journey began with a BEng in Environmental Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, China, where she laid the groundwork for her passion for environmental sciences. Subsequently, she pursued an MSc by Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, further honing her expertise in this field. With each degree, she delved deeper into her fascination with environmental issues, culminating in her doctoral research focused on hydrogen storage, a crucial aspect of renewable energy technology. Through her academic endeavors, she has become a dedicated scholar contributing to the advancement of sustainable solutions for the future.

Awards

She has garnered notable recognition for her contributions to engineering and sustainability, earning accolades such as being named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering for Sustainability in 2020. Her commitment to advancing the role of women in engineering was further underscored by her appointment as an EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassador, a position she has held since 2023. Additionally, her expertise and dedication to her field have led to her induction as a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) in 2022, a prestigious honor reflecting her standing among her peers. Through her advocacy, leadership, and scholarly achievements, she continues to inspire and drive positive change in the realms of engineering and environmental sustainability.

 

Academic experience

She brings a wealth of professional experience to her current role as Senior Lecturer and Director of PGRs at the University of Exeter, UK, where she has been serving since 2022. Prior to her current position, she served as a Lecturer at the same institution from 2020 to 2022, where she demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence and student development. Before joining the University of Exeter, she contributed to groundbreaking research as a Research Associate at the University of Bath, UK, from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in her field, fostering the growth of the next generation of researchers, and making impactful contributions to academia and beyond.

Achievements

• Established the Hydrogen Storage Lab at the University of Exeter with 5 PGRs, 2 PDRAs and 1
Research Fellow.
• Secured over £2.7 million in research funding as PI and Co-I from prestigious bodies.
• Published 36 research papers in renowned journals and holds two patents in her field.
• Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering
• Honoured as one of EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassadors.

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Rohit Kumar – Power System – Best Researcher Award

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Rohit Kumar – Power system – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rohit Kumar distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power system.  He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi. Before this, he obtained his Master’s degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya University, Bhopal. His research endeavors have led to the publication of four peer-reviewed research articles focusing on power system dynamics and control. His work primarily revolves around the integration of energy storage and renewable sources into transmission networks, along with the design of wide-area damping controllers.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey with a Bachelor’s in Engineering from R.J.P.V, Bhopal, specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, where he achieved an impressive 83.1%. Building upon this foundation, he completed his Masters in Engineering at R.J.P.V, Bhopal, with a focus on Power Systems, securing a commendable 80.2%. Driven by his passion for advancing his field, he embarked on a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi in 2019. His proposed thesis, titled “A Robust Wide-Area Damping Control Scheme for Battery Energy Storage System/Wind Turbine System Integrated Power Networks to Mitigate Inter-Area Oscillations,” showcases his dedication to tackling complex challenges in power systems. Alongside his academic pursuits, he demonstrated consistent academic excellence, evidenced by his achievements in intermediate and high school, where he attained 73.6% and 62.7%, respectively, from the Bihar School Examination Board, Patna.

 

Research Interests

Power system dynamics and control for transmission system with integration of energy storage system and renewable energy source, robust control scheme-based wide area damping controller design for battery energy storage system and wind turbine system, FACTS devices and virtual synchronous generator application in power systems.

Internship

He has actively engaged in various positions of responsibility, demonstrating his commitment to both academia and practical learning. Notably, he served as a Teaching Assistant for several subjects at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, India. During the odd semester of 2019, he contributed as a Teaching Assistant for “Power System Protection and Switchgear,” and in the subsequent even semester of 2020, he took on the role for “Power Transmission & Distribution.” Continuing his involvement, he served as a Teaching Assistant for “Power System Analysis & Control” during the even semester of 2023 and for “Power System Simulation Lab” during the odd semester of the same year. Additionally, he gained valuable hands-on experience through a 15-day Industrial Training program at the Power Distribution Training Center in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. These experiences underscore his dedication to both theoretical education and practical application within the field of electrical engineering.

Workshop/Seminars/Conference/S.T.T.P. Attended

He has actively participated in various workshops and training programs to enhance his knowledge and skills in the field of electrical engineering. Noteworthy events include the “Workshop on Control Of Wind Energy Conversion System” organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT (BHU), as well as the training course on “Real Time Digital Simulator (R.T.D.S.)” conducted within the same department. Additionally, he attended a one-day “Faculty Development Program on Power System Design Analysis using DIgSILENT PowerFactory Software,” organized by M/s DELLSOFT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in New Delhi. His commitment to staying updated with the latest advancements is further evidenced by his participation in the “17th National Power System Conference (NPSC-2012)” organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT (BHU). Furthermore, he has achieved success in the GATE Exam, qualifying in both 2016 and 2019, showcasing his proficiency and dedication in the field.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

• Rohit Kumar, Soumya R. Mohanty, M.K. Verma, A robust damping control for
battery energy storage integrated power systems to mitigate inter-area oscillations, International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Volume
157,2024,doi.org/10.1016/j.ijepes.2024.109885.

• Rohit Kumar, S. R. Mohanty & M. K. Verma, Robust Damping Control for Integrated Wind Turbine Power Networks During Low Inertia Condition, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, 2024, doi:10.1002/cta.3991

• Rohit Kumar, S. R. Mohanty & M. K. Verma, Design and Optimal Location of
Power System Stabilizer in the Multi-Machine Power Network, IETE Journal of
Research, DOI: 10.1080/03772063.2023.2175056

• Rohit Kumar, S. R. Mohanty & M. K. Verma, “Alleviating Inter-Area Oscillations in Power Networks via Energy Storage System-Based Wide-Area Damping Controller.” Journal of Energy Storage (under review)

Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

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Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Justyna Maliszewska Nienartowicz distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Energy Policy. Since 2019, she has assumed the role of the Head of the Chair of European Studies at the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies, further expanding her research into new areas. Her current focus includes the energy policy of the EU and its Member States, as well as the European Security System.

Throughout her academic journey, she has actively participated in numerous conferences, totaling over 30, including significant international events held in Budapest, Brussels, Brno, Strasbourg, Birmingham, Bergen, Rome, and Trier. These conferences have provided platforms for her to share and exchange insights with scholars and experts in her field, contributing to the broader discourse on European Studies and Law.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

Educations📚📚📚

She pursued her Master’s Studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń from 1995 to 2000, laying the foundation for her academic journey in law.

In 2003, she achieved a significant milestone by earning her Ph.D., demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to her field of expertise.

Her academic accomplishments continued with the attainment of habilitation in 2008, marking a recognition of her significant contributions to legal scholarship and research.

In 2016, she reached the pinnacle of her academic career, being appointed as a full professor. This prestigious title reflects her expertise, dedication, and leadership in the field of law, solidifying her position as an accomplished and respected academic within the legal community.

➢ Research interests:

• energy policy of the EU and its Member States;
• European security, including the EU-NATO relations;
• issues related to the legal order of the European Union, in particular connected with
its values and general principles;
• forms of discrimination in the law of the European Union and its Member States;
• consumer protection policy and various aspects of the EU internal market;

🏆🏆Awards and HONORS🏆🏆

Throughout her career, she has garnered notable recognition and accolades for her outstanding contributions to research and education. In both 2005 and 2006, she received the Foundation for Polish Science awards for young researchers, acknowledging her scientific successes and promising contributions to her field.

Her consistent excellence in research has been acknowledged through multiple awards from the Rector of Nicolaus Copernicus University in 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021, underscoring her significant achievements in the academic realm.

In 2017, she was honored with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her exceptional contribution to students’ education. This prestigious award recognizes her dedication and impact on fostering educational excellence, further highlighting her commitment to both research and the development of future scholars.

 

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

From 2008 to 2010, she actively participated in the grant titled “Theory and Practice of the Institutional Approach to Regional Development,” which was financially supported by the Croatian Government.

In the subsequent period from 2011 to 2013, she took on the role of supervisor for the grant on “Dyskryminacja pośrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej: ewolucja, istota oraz relacje ze zbliżonymi koncepcjami prawnym” (Indirect Discrimination in European Union Law: Evolution, Essence, and Relations with Similar Legal Concepts). This project received funding from the National Centre of Science under decision no. DEC-2011/01/B/HS5/00965.

Her academic journey includes an Erasmus scholarship in Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 1998, followed by a Tempus scholarship in Hull (Great Britain) in 2001. In 2004, she was awarded a scholarship for young researchers in Oxford (Great Britain) and, later in 2010, received a senior researchers’ scholarship in Oxford as well. These experiences enriched her academic pursuits and contributed significantly to her research and knowledge in the respective fields.

EXPERTISES

▪ Ocena wpływu objęcia zakresem dyrektywy Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady w sprawie
stosowania praw pacjenta w transgranicznej opiece zdrowotnej prywatnej opieki na
polski system opieki zdrowotnej w kontekście m.in. art. 152 TWE (2009, the Committee
for European Integration in Poland)
▪ Evaluation of the Implementation by Member States of Directive 2007/23/EC (2011, for
the European Commission, the agreement No. 30-CE-0389006/00-41)
▪ Kryteria dyskryminacji pośredniej –standardy europejskie a prawo i praktyka polskich
sądów (2015, Polish Society of Anti-Discrimination Law)

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
1) Ewolucja ochrony konsumenta w europejskim prawie wspólnotowym (ang. The
Evolution of Consumer Protection in the EC Law), Toruń 2004, 322 pages.
2) Porządek prawny Unii Europejskiej (z uwzględnieniem postanowień Traktatu
Konstytucyjnego) (ang. The Legal Order of the EU, including the Provisions of the
Constitutional Treaty), Toruń 2005, 247 pages.
3) Zasada proporcjonalności w prawie Wspólnot Europejskich (ang. The Principle of
Proportionality in the European Community Law), Toruń 2007, 572 pages.
4) System instytucjonalny i prawny Unii Europejskiej (ang. Institutional and Legal System
of the European Union), Toruń 2010, 411 pages.
5) Dyskryminacja pośrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej (ang. Indirect Discrimination in
the European Union Law), Toruń 2012, 442 pages.
6) Dyskryminacja ze względu na religię, niepełnosprawność, wiek lub orientację
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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Syber Physical Power Systems. From 2023 onwards, he has been actively engaged in academia, serving as the International Accreditation Coordinator for the Electricity degree program at ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral). In addition to his academic role, he holds the position of Vice-President at Rodsolar Technologies since 2020, contributing to the industry sector. Furthermore, he continues to be an integral part of academia and research as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC-ESPOL) at ESPOL, a position he has held since 2020. In his ongoing commitment to academic research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and the IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Moreover, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as the Editor of the Special Issue titled “Sustainability of Future Power Systems: Climate Change Impacts, System Reliability, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Grid Integration,” reflecting his expertise in the field. During the period of 2018-2019, he contributed to research by co-supervising master’s theses at the University of Birmingham. Prior to these roles, from 2016 to 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FCNM-ESPOL) at ESPOL.

 

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Educations📚📚📚

 He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.
🏆🏆Awards 🏆🏆

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. In 2023, he was honored as the Best Researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the ESPOL major quartiles event, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the field. His excellence in research was further acknowledged in 2019 when he received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd Annual School of Engineering PGR Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, he was recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in 2019 both in Cross-field and in Engineering categories by the Web of Science Group, Publons.

In preceding years, his contributions were similarly esteemed, with notable awards including the Best Paper Award at the PES conference session during the Third Ecuadorian Technical Chapters Meeting in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2018. He was also honored with the Premio Roy Billinton Student Paper Gold Award at the Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems in Idaho, USA, in 2018.

His achievements extend internationally, as evidenced by the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016. Furthermore, his academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Ph.D. program Walter Raffo Valdano scholarship at ESPOL and the Senescyt scholarship for the Ph.D. program.

Moreover, he demonstrated excellence in academic programs, receiving the distinction of Best Graduate in the Master in Power and Energy Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, in 2016. Earlier, in 2013, he was recognized as the Best Graduate in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Physics at ESPOL, Guayaquil-Ecuador. His academic journey was initiated with the support of the 2012 Senescyt scholarship for the Master’s program.

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Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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 Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks

Prof Dr. Zehra Ural Bayrak  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Technological Network.  Her academic achievements, she has enriched her expertise through various scholarly endeavors. As a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, MI, USA, she contributed to advancements in her field from November 2010 to October 2011. Furthermore, she broadened her horizons through an Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility program at the University of Applied Science in Zwickau, Germany, in November 2018. These experiences have not only bolstered her knowledge but also enhanced her ability to collaborate internationally and contribute to the global academic community.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Firat University, earned between 2007 and 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Science degree in the same field at Dicle University from 2004 to 2007. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Firat University, where she graduated in 2004.

International conference

She has actively participated and presented her research findings at numerous international conferences and symposiums, showcasing her expertise and contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly focusing on fuel cell systems and renewable energy technologies.

Throughout her academic career, she has made significant contributions to various aspects of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells, including dynamic simulation, mathematical modeling, design, and application areas. Her research endeavors have been recognized at prestigious events such as the II. International Hydrogen Energy Congress&Exhibition in Istanbul, the 10th International Conference on Clean Energy in Famagusta, N. Cyprus, and the ICRERA conferences held in Madrid, Spain, and Milwaukee, USA.

Additionally, she has explored the integration of fuel cells with other renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic cells and micro-hydro power plants, demonstrating her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Her work extends beyond theoretical studies, as evidenced by her involvement in simulation and experimental studies, as well as the design of power management systems for residential solar-hydrogen power plants.

Furthermore, she has applied her expertise to innovate in the realm of hybrid power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), presenting her designs and performance analyses at international symposiums such as the International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Istanbul.

Her research also delves into optimization techniques, such as chaos embedded particle swarm optimization, for parameter estimation in PEM fuel cell models, highlighting her proficiency in applying advanced methodologies to enhance system efficiency.

Overall, her extensive participation in international conferences and symposiums underscores her dedication to advancing the field of renewable energy and fuel cell technology through rigorous research, innovative designs, and collaborative efforts within the global academic community.

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