Yao-Ching Hsieh | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Green Energy Award

Prof. Yao-Ching Hsieh | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Professor | National Sun Yat-sen University | Taiwan

Prof. Yao-Ching Hsieh is a distinguished professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Sun Yat-sen University, with extensive expertise in battery charging technology, power electronic converters, power factor correction, and wireless power transfer, focusing on innovative solutions for energy efficiency and grid integration of renewable energy. He has led significant research projects, including the “Wireless Battery Charging System for Under Water Vehicles” funded by the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, and collaborated with industry on projects such as EMI analysis of MOSFETs in adapter circuitry. Prof. Hsieh has contributed to power electronics through the development of soft-switching techniques for interleaved converters, novel charge-equalization topologies for battery strings, and center-tapped pickup winding methods to enhance wireless power transfer efficiency. An active IEEE member, he has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, served in editorial capacities, and engaged in international research collaborations. His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical applications, advancing energy systems and sustainable technologies while mentoring emerging engineers. Prof. Hsieh continues to drive innovation in battery and power electronics research, contributing to energy-efficient solutions and renewable energy integration, with a documented record of 3,729 citations, 139 documents, and an h-index of 25.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Hsieh, Y.-C., et al. (2024). Light load analysis and topology morphing between full-/half-bridge DC-to-DC converter. International Journal of Electronics. citation-1

Hsieh, Y.-C., et al. (2023). High-efficiency bidirectional resonant WPT system for electric vehicles. International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems. citations-3

Hsieh, Y.-C., et al. (Conference Paper). Light-load conversion efficiency enhancement for three-phase dual active bridge DC-DC converters. citation-1

Hsieh, Y.-C., et al. (Conference Paper). A DC power connector with voltage spike suppression. citation-1

Hsieh, Y.-C., et al. (2025). State of health estimation for LiFePO4 batteries using incremental capacity analysis. Conference Paper.

Debajeet Bora | Green Hydrogen | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Green Energy Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Debajeet Bora | Green Hydrogen | Best Researcher Award   

Assistant Professor HDR | Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) | Morocco

Dr. Debajeet K. Bora is a distinguished researcher and Assistant Professor HDR at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco, with extensive expertise in the synthesis and molecular understanding of metal oxides for solar energy conversion, electrocatalysis, artificial photosynthesis, hydrogen generation, and CO₂ reduction. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanosciences from the University of Basel, Switzerland in 2012 (Magna Cum Laude), completed his University Habilitation de Research in 2023 at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University on artificial photosynthesis and electrolyzer-based hydrogen production, and holds a M.Sc. in Nanoscience and Technology from Tezpur University, India. Dr. Bora’s professional experience spans leading research projects at ETH Zürich, Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Jain University, with significant international collaborations in Europe, the USA, and Morocco. His research interests focus on hybrid nanoarchitectures, surface functionalization, perovskite electrocatalysts, and pilot-scale renewable hydrogen and ammonia production. Dr. Bora has established and managed research groups, supervised Ph.D. and Master’s students, and successfully led high-impact projects including the ENSUS Core Grant (700K USD), Research Start Grants, and the Green Ammonia Vision Project (1.5M Euro), demonstrating strong leadership and mentorship skills. He is an active peer reviewer for leading journals, editorial board member of Scientific Reports, and member of professional societies including the American Chemical Society. His awards and honors include the EMPA Research Award 2013, recognition as a Top 3% Scientist in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and multiple international travel grants and media coverages highlighting his work in green hydrogen. Dr. Bora’s research achievements, global collaborations, and leadership in sustainable energy technologies underscore his impact on the scientific community and society. Dr. Bora’s academic impact is further reflected in his growing recognition with 1,175 citations, 43 documents, and an h-index of 17, demonstrating his influential role in advancing nanomaterials, renewable energy, and green hydrogen research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

1. Bora, D. K., Braun, A., & Constable, E. C. (2013). “In rust we trust”. Hematite–the prospective inorganic backbone for artificial photosynthesis. Energy & Environmental Science, 6(2), 407–425.  (Cited by 262)

2. Braun, A., Sivula, K., Bora, D. K., Zhu, J., Zhang, L., Gratzel, M., Guo, J., … (2012). Direct observation of two electron holes in a hematite photoanode during photoelectrochemical water splitting. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116(32), 16870–16875.  (Cited by 183)

3. Bora, D. K., Braun, A., Erat, S., Safonova, O., Graule, T., & Constable, E. C. (2012). Evolution of structural properties of iron oxide nanoparticles during temperature treatment from 250 °C–900 °C: X-ray diffraction and Fe K-shell pre-edge X-ray absorption study. Current Applied Physics, 12(3), 817–825.  (Cited by 105)

4. Milewska, A., Świerczek, K., Toboła, J., Boudoire, F., Hu, Y., Bora, D. K., Mun, B. S., … (2014). The nature of the nonmetal-metal transition in LixCoO2 oxide. Solid State Ionics, 263, 110.  (Cited by 94)

5. Bora, D. K., Braun, A., Erni, R., Fortunato, G., Graule, T., & Constable, E. C. (2011). Hydrothermal treatment of a hematite film leads to highly oriented faceted nanostructures with enhanced photocurrents. Chemistry of Materials, 23(8), 2051–2061.  (Cited by 76)

 

Christian Idogho | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Green Energy Award

Mr. Christian Idogho | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | University of Vermont | United States

Mr. Christian Idogho is a Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science at the University of Vermont, where he focuses on semiconductor thin-film growth, materials characterization, and renewable energy systems. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2020) and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from Auchi Polytechnic. His professional and research experience spans multiple institutions and international collaborations, including advanced thin-film deposition projects using CVD, sputtering, and pulsed-laser deposition, as well as in-situ X-ray scattering studies at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has also contributed to renewable energy forecasting research using machine learning at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and held teaching assistantships at both the University of Vermont and Auchi Polytechnic, mentoring students in physics and core engineering subjects. His research interests include semiconductor thin-film growth, thermoelectric materials, machine learning for clean energy forecasting, renewable energy systems, and advanced materials characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, AFM, and ellipsometry. Mr. Idogho’s research skills cover a wide spectrum, including COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Python, CAD tools (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor), and simulation of photovoltaic and thermoelectric systems. His awards and honors include the Best Researcher Award in Machine Learning (2025), Best Undergraduate Thesis Award (2020), and the Olive Real Estate Science and Engineering Scholarship. He is also an active reviewer for journals such as Energy Research and Clean Energy and maintains memberships in Sigma Xi, the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), Material Advantage, NSBE, and Black in AI. Mr. Idogho’s contributions through publications in Energy Science & Engineering, Energies, and Unconventional Resources underscore his growing reputation in clean energy and advanced materials. With his vision, technical expertise, and commitment to international collaboration, he is positioned to become a global leader in sustainable energy materials and semiconductor research. Mr. Idogho’s growing academic impact is reflected in 21 citations, 4 documents, and an h-index of 1, demonstrating his emerging influence in materials science and renewable energy research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

1. Maduabuchi, C., Nsude, C., Eneh, C., Eke, E., Okoli, K., Okpara, E., & Idogho, C. (2023). Renewable energy potential estimation using climatic-weather-forecasting machine learning algorithms. Energies, 16(4), 1603. Cited by: 25

2. Onuh, P., Ejiga, J. O., Abah, E. O., Onuh, J. O., Idogho, C., & Omale, J. (2024). Challenges and opportunities in Nigeria’s renewable energy policy and legislation. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 23(2), 2354–2372.  Cited by: 15

3. Idoko, P. I., Ezeamii, G. C., Idogho, C., Peter, E., Obot, U. S., & Iguoba, V. A. (2024). Mathematical modeling and simulations using software like MATLAB, COMSOL and Python. Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 12(2), 62–95. Cited by: 6

4. Maduabuchi, C., Nsude, C., Eneh, C., Eke, E., Okoli, K., Okpara, E., & Idogho, C. (2023). Renewable energy potential estimation using climatic-weather-forecasting machine learning algorithms. Energies, 16(4), 1603.  Cited by: 3

5. Idogho, C., Abah, E. O., Onuh, J. O., Harsito, C., Omenka, K., Samuel, A., Ejila, A., & Idoko, I. P. (2025). Machine learning-based solar photovoltaic power forecasting for Nigerian regions. Energy Science & Engineering, 13(4), 1922–1934. Cited by: 1

Vahed Ghiasi | Renewable Energy | Pioneer Researcher Award

Published on by Green Energy Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Vahed Ghiasi | Renewable Energy | Pioneer Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Malayer university | Iran

Dr. Vahed Ghiasi is an accomplished civil and geotechnical engineer with a Ph.D. in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering from University Putra Malaysia (2012), where his research focused on the effects of weak rock geomechanical properties on tunnel stability. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Civil and Architecture Engineering, Malayer University, Iran, with extensive experience in supervising graduate students, managing large-scale research projects, and contributing to both national and international engineering initiatives. His professional expertise encompasses tunnel engineering, soil-structure interaction, foundation engineering, advanced soil mechanics, and landslide hazard assessment, supported by practical work in seismic and earth dam engineering. Dr. Ghiasi has led numerous research projects, including international collaborations on landslide hazard mapping using neural networks and fuzzy logic, while publishing over 130 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as SN Applied Sciences, Results in Engineering, Geomechanics and Engineering, and Natural Hazards. He is also an active contributor to the global scientific community, serving on editorial boards for journals like SN Applied Sciences and Applied Engineering and Technology, and reviewing for more than 20 international journals. His research interests include geotechnical design, tunnel stability analysis, landslide risk assessment, soil improvement, and advanced numerical modeling techniques, utilizing software such as PLAXIS, PHASE 2 FEM, and FDM. Dr. Ghiasi’s professional involvement extends to memberships in prominent societies including SEAGS, IGS, ITA-AITES, ASCE, and IEM, and he has been recognized with awards such as the Most Outstanding Iranian Student in Malaysia (2011) and Superior Researcher of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Malayer University (2019–2023). His work demonstrates a commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering knowledge, mentoring future engineers, and contributing to resilient infrastructure development. Dr. Ghiasi’s growing academic impact is reflected in 316 citations, 45 documents, and an h-index of 11, demonstrating his sustained influence in geotechnical engineering research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

1. Safaei, M., Omar, H., Huat, B. K., Yousof, Z. B. M., & Ghiasi, V. (2011). Deterministic rainfall induced landslide approaches, advantage and limitation. Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 16, 1619–1650. Cited by 47

2. Mafian, S., Huat, B. B. K., & Ghiasi, V. (2009). Evaluation on root theories and root strength properties in slope stability. European Journal of Scientific Research, 30(4), 594–607. Cited by 43

3. Ghiasi, V., & Koushki, M. (2020). Numerical and artificial neural network analyses of ground surface settlement of tunnel in saturated soil. SN Applied Sciences, 2(5), 939. Cited by 42

4. Kazemian, S., Prasad, A., Huat, B. B. K., Ghiasi, V., & Ghareh, S. (2012). Effects of cement–sodium silicate system grout on tropical organic soils. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 37(8), 2137–2148. Cited by 38

5. Safaei, M., Omar, H., Yousof, Z. B. M., & Ghiasi, V. (2010). Applying geospatial technology to landslide susceptibility assessment. Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 15(G), 677–696. Cited by 31

 

Miftah Fekadu Kedir | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Green Energy Award

Dr. Miftah Fekadu Kedir | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Ethiopian Forestry Development | Ethiopia

Dr. Miftah Fekadu Kedir, a distinguished researcher at Ethiopian Forestry Development, holds a Ph.D. in Bioenergy Development and Climate Change, an M.Sc. in Tropical Forestry, and a B.Sc. in General Forestry. With extensive experience in socio-economic and policy impact assessment, climate innovation, sustainable renewable energies, and carbon management, he has significantly contributed to Ethiopia’s green energy and climate adaptation initiatives. Dr. Kedir has led and coordinated national and international projects, including the National Industrial Forest Plantation Project, the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Division, and collaborative work with the African Forest Forum, DAAD, SNV, and the Barr Foundation (USA). His research focuses on bioenergy, improved biomass cookstoves, biogas, liquid biofuels, carbon storage, and greenhouse gas emission measurement, integrating policy, technological innovation, and socio-economic assessment. He has published 22 peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals such as Frontiers in Environmental Science, JAEID, Bionatura, and Sustainable Forestry, authored one book (ISBN: 978-3-659-56185-6), and contributed to multiple consultancy and industry projects on biogas, biofuels, and cookstoves. His work has demonstrated measurable impacts on indoor air quality, carbon emissions, deforestation, and sustainable energy adoption, while identifying key challenges in liquid biofuel production and policy implementation. As a mentor and educator, he has guided students in ATVET colleges and promoted capacity-building in forestry and renewable energy sectors. Dr. Kedir is a member of professional organizations including the African Forest Forum, Association of Ethiopian Soil Society, and AEGE, reflecting his commitment to advancing research and knowledge exchange. His growing academic impact is reflected in 22 citations by 22 documents, 2 indexed publications, and an h-index of 2, demonstrating his significant and sustained influence on bioenergy and climate change research.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Miftah, F. K., & Mutta, D. (2024). Potential markets and policies for sustainable liquid biofuel production with emphasis to Eastern Africa countries: A review. Energy, Sustainability and Society, 14(1), 1. (Citations: 15)

2. Kedir, M. F., Onchieku, M. J., Ntalikwa, J. S., & Mutta, D. (2022). Developing circular economy in Eastern Africa through liquid biofuels: Cases of Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. African Forest Forum, 5. (Citations: 5)

3. Kedir, M. F. (2021). Pyrolysis bio-oil and bio-char production from firewood tree species for energy and carbon storage in rural wooden houses of southern Ethiopia. In African handbook of climate change adaptation (pp. 1313–1329). (Citations: 5)

4. Fekadu, M., Mekonnen, Z., & Tesfaye, M. (2021). Comparison of kitchen performance test on firewood consumption and emission of improved mirt and traditional three stone open cook stoves in Amaya, and Bure districts of Ethiopia. Climate Change, 7(23), 1–10. (Citations: 3)

5. Kedir, M. F. (2023). Prospects for rural transformation and socioenvironmental dilemma in the production and uses of liquid biofuels in Eastern Africa countries. In Rural Areas–Development and Transformations. (Citations: 2)