Todor Todorov | Green Hydrogen | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Todor Todorov | Green Hydrogen | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Technical University of Sofia | Bulgaria

Todor Stoilov Todorov is a distinguished scholar in the fields of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), precision engineering, and mechanism and machine theory, with a sustained academic and research career at the Technical University of Sofia. His expertise spans MEMS design, smart-material actuators, thermomechanical systems, electromechanical devices, vibration energy harvesting, and advanced mechanism synthesis, supported by decades of teaching, research, and academic leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Industrial Technology, Head of the Laboratory of Microelectromechanical Systems, Deputy Head of Department, and active membership in university governing and scientific committees. His research contributions include theoretical and experimental advancements in shape memory alloy actuators, thermoelectric and thermomechanical energy harvesters, micro-cantilever sensor systems, and regenerative electromechanical mechanisms, alongside extensive collaborations with national and international institutions such as Lomonosov Moscow State University and major innovation programs funded by the National Science Fund of Bulgaria. As project leader, he has directed initiatives focused on virus-detection micro-platforms, smart-material-based actuator systems, MEMS energy harvesters, and electromechanical system dynamics. His scholarly output exceeds 130 scientific publications, complemented by textbooks, manuals, and patents, while his service on editorial boards of international journals and his roles as reviewer and guest editor for MDPI journals reinforce his influence on global research dissemination in robotics, actuators, materials science, and modern engineering systems. His scientific work consistently advances innovative microsystems and enhances the efficiency, precision, and functionality of mechanical and electromechanical technologies, contributing significantly to academic progress and industrial innovation. His academic excellence and research influence are reflected in his growing recognition, with 266 citations, 36 documents, and an h-index of 11.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

1. Todorov, G., Kamberov, K., & Todorov, T. (2025). Thermodynamic analysis and optimization of a regenerative heat exchange system for solid oxide electrolyzer-based hydrogen production. Energies. Cited by: 2

2. Yotov, I., Todorov, G., Gavrilov, T., & Todorov, T. (2025). Magnetic frequency tuning of a shape memory alloy thermoelectric vibration energy harvester. Energies.

3. Yotov, I., Todorov, G., Gieva, E., & Todorov, T. (2025). Dynamics of a self-excited vibrating thermal energy harvester with shape memory alloys and PVDF cantilevers. Actuators.
Cited by: 4

Todor Stoilov Todorov’s pioneering research in MEMS, smart-material actuators, and micro-scale energy systems drives transformative advances in precision engineering. His innovations strengthen global progress in sensing, energy harvesting, and intelligent mechanisms, supporting next-generation technologies for industry and society.

Debajeet Bora | Green Hydrogen | Best Researcher Award

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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)

 

Razieh Etezadi | Green Hydrogen | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Razieh Etezadi | Green Hydrogen | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | USC Viterbi School of Engineering | United States

Dr. Razieh Etezadi is an accomplished researcher and Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Engineering at the University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering, supported by a prestigious multi-year scholarship and Merit Award. She holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from Shiraz University, where she also completed her Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering as a top-ranked student. Professionally, she has served as Project Engineer and Process Designer on a major California Energy Commission–funded hydrogen production project, leading cross-functional teams, significantly improving process efficiency, and lowering hydrogen production costs. Her professional experience also includes roles as a Process Automation Engineer, Lecturer at Zand Shiraz University, and Research Associate in Metabolic Engineering, where she developed novel algorithms for gene amplification optimization and bioreactor dynamic modeling. Her research interests include hydrogen production and storage, process design and optimization, system automation, metabolic engineering, and digital twin modeling for energy systems. She is proficient in MATLAB, Aspen Plus, COMSOL, LabVIEW, and project management tools, with expertise in process modeling, risk assessment, and advanced instrumentation. Dr. Etezadi’s work has been published in AIChE Journal and Elsevier’s Advances in Synthesis Gas and presented at international conferences, reflecting her commitment to impactful research. She is a Six Sigma Green Belt, with PMP and PE certifications in progress, and actively participates in professional development and industry workshops. Recognized for her leadership, she mentors students and contributes to collaborative research platforms that connect academia and industry. Her growing academic impact is reflected in 28 citations by 27 documents, 4 documents indexed, and an h-index of 3.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Aquino, F., Etezadi, R., Moh, I., Tsotsis, T., & Tasser, C. (2025). In-situ bio-methanation in food waste digesters using CO₂ and catalytically-derived hydrogen from biogas. California Energy Commission Publications.

2. Etezadi, R., & Setoodeh, P. (2018). Gene overexpression targets for enhancement of heterologous production of diverse terpenoids in Escherichia coli. Proceedings of the 3rd Iranian Conference on Systems Biology, Tehran, Iran.

3. Mohammadi, S., Etezadi, R., Sarafzadeh, P., & Ayatollahi, S. (2013). Study of effects of different chemical surfactants on cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) of Enterobacter cloacae microorganism. First National Iranian Petroleum and Gas Conference, Kerman, Iran.

4. Zhao, L., Etezadi, R., & Tsotsis, T. (2023). Syngas from coal. In Advances in synthesis gas: Methods, technologies and applications (pp. 363–377). Elsevier. (Cited by 6)

5. Etezadi, R., Zhao, L., & Tsotsis, T. (2023). Syngas from food waste. In Advances in synthesis gas: Methods, technologies and applications (pp. 439–455). Elsevier. (Cited by 2)