Jianhua Zhou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Jianhua Zhou | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Guilin University of Electric Technology | China

Prof. Jianhua Zhou, a distinguished scholar in materials science and engineering, currently serves as a Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Guilin University of Electronic Technology. He earned his B.S. in Applied Electrochemistry, M.S. in Applied Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Materials Processing Engineering from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Nagoya University, Japan. His professional career includes roles as Assistant Professor at the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lecturer, Associate Professor, and now full Professor at Guilin University of Electronic Technology. Prof. Zhou’s primary research interests focus on solar steam generation, thermoelectric conversion materials, lithium-ion batteries, and photothermal–thermoelectric hybrid systems. His research skills span advanced materials design, interfacial regulation, nanostructure engineering, and the development of sustainable energy harvesting and water treatment systems. He has led and participated in multiple prestigious projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Guangxi Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars, and other national programs, advancing fundamental understanding and applications in renewable energy. Prof. Zhou has published 107 SCI/Scopus-indexed papers in leading international journals and conferences, authored the book Fundamentals of Functional Materials and Devices, and holds 12 granted patents with 20 under review. He also serves on the editorial boards of Nano Materials Science, Green Carbon, and Eco Energy, and actively contributes to international collaborations, student mentorship, and professional platforms, demonstrating both academic leadership and community engagement. His contributions have been recognized through funded research awards and professional memberships, reflecting his commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies for global sustainability. Prof. Zhou’s growing academic impact is reflected in 4,039 citations, 122 documents, and an h-index of 35, demonstrating his significant and sustained influence in materials science and renewable energy research.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate 

Featured Publications

1. Zhou, J., et al. (2025). Solar-driven interfacial evaporation coupling with photo-Fenton of floating Prussian blue/polypyrrole/paper film for volatile organic compounds-containing wastewater treatment. Separation and Purification Technology. Citations: 5

2. Zhou, J., et al. (2025). High-performance NiCu hydroxide self-supported electrode as a bifunctional catalyst for AOR and OER. Battery Energy. Citations: 2

3. Zhou, J., et al. (2025). Photo-Fenton catalyst embedded in photothermal aerogel for efficient solar interfacial water evaporation and purification. Green Carbon. Citations: 13

4. Zhou, J., et al. (2025). Carbon–MoS₂ composite loaded in poly(vinyl alcohol)–chitosan aerogel as dual-functional photothermal material for efficient water evaporation and thermal storage under solar irradiation. ACS Applied Polymer Materials.

5. Zhou, J., et al. (2025). Multicolor electrochromic electrodes with infrared emittance modulation based on WO₃ photonic crystal. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics.

 

Mehdi Safaei | Sustainable Energy | Renewable Energy Education Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Safaei | Sustainable Energy | Renewable Energy Education Award

Assistant Professor | Istanbul Gelişim University | Turkey

Dr. Mehdi Safaei is an accomplished scholar with over 12 years of teaching and research experience in Industrial Engineering, specializing in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and sustainable supply networks. He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering (Logistics and Supply Network) from the University of Bremen, Germany in 2014, graduating with magna cum laude distinction and a perfect GPA, supported by the prestigious IGS scholarship. He also holds an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Iran, where he ranked first in the highly competitive national entrance examination. Professionally, Dr. Safaei has served as Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University since 2019, leading TÜBİTAK-funded projects, publishing extensively, and supervising more than 400 undergraduate and 30 graduate theses. His previous roles include Assistant Professor at Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, Lecturer at the University of Tehran and Al-Zahra University, and Research Assistant at BIBA-LogDynamic, Germany, where he received three Best Paper Awards. His research interests include dynamic supply network design, green supply chain management, machine learning in logistics, crisis management, and Industry 4.0 integration. He is skilled in supply chain modeling, project management, risk analysis, and quantitative research, with advanced expertise in simulation, ERP systems, and statistical analysis. A dedicated mentor and collaborator, he has translated key logistics texts, authored two books, and published 40+ journal and conference papers in reputed outlets such as IEEE, Elsevier, and Scopus-indexed journals. His professional affiliations include INFORMS, CSCMP, EurOMA, IISE, and IAENG, reflecting his active engagement with the global research community. Dr. Safaei’s outstanding achievements have earned him honors such as “Magna Cum Laude” recognition, national top rankings, and multiple international awards. Dr. Safaei’s growing academic impact is reflected in 132 citations, 17 documents, and an h-index of 7, demonstrating his significant and sustained influence in the field of industrial engineering and sustainable supply chain management.

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Featured Publications

1. Alsharif, A. H., Salleh, N. Z. M., Baharun, R. B., & Safaei, M. (2020). Neuromarketing approach: An overview and future research directions. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 98(7), 915–925. Cited by 65

2. Safari, Y., Abdollahi, S. A., Mahmoudi, M., Safaei, M., Taghinia, F., & Pasha, P. (2023). Numerical study of heat transfer of wavy channel supercritical CO2 PCHE with various channel geometries. International Journal of Thermofluids, 18, 100330. Cited by 32

3. Mosier, W., Elhadary, T., Elhaty, I. A. M., & Safaei, M. (2020). Crisis management and the impact of pandemics on religious tourism. Dublin Institute of Technology Conference Proceedings. Cited by 30

4. Safaei, M. (2014). An integrated multi-objective model for allocating the limited sources in a multiple multi-stage lean supply chain. Economic Modelling, 37, 224–237. Cited by 26

5. Safaei, M., & Thoben, K. D. (2014). Measuring and evaluating of the network type impact on time uncertainty in the supply networks with three nodes. Measurement, 56, 121–127. Cited by 20