Masood Ebrahimi | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Masood Ebrahimi | Renewable Energy Systems | Editorial Board Member

Faculty member | University of Kurdistan | Iran

Dr. Masood Ebrahimi is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kurdistan, specializing in renewable and hybrid energy systems aimed at achieving a sustainable transition to Net Zero Emissions by 2050. His research integrates solar, wind, and hydropower technologies with fuel cells, electrolyzers, thermoelectric materials, and advanced energy management systems to produce clean power, hydrogen, desalinated water, and efficient heating/cooling solutions. He applies multi-criteria decision-making algorithms and AI-driven predictive models to optimize energy systems across technical, economic, and environmental dimensions. Dr. Ebrahimi obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering–Energy Conversion from K. N. Toosi University of Technology, where he developed a pioneering model for solar-based combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) systems across diverse climatic zones, leading to publications in prestigious Q1 journals such as Energy, Energy and Buildings, and the Journal of Cleaner Production, along with an Elsevier book titled Combined Cooling Heating and Power: Decision-Making, Design, and Optimization. With extensive academic and professional experience, he has made significant contributions to sustainable energy development, AI-based energy optimization, and industry-academia collaborations, serving in key leadership roles including Director of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Founder of the Energy Systems Laboratory, and member of several national technical and green management committees. His international collaboration with Dublin City University (Ireland) on the Life Cycle Assessment and Carbon Footprint of Bitcoin Mining using Trigeneration Systems advances the understanding of environmental impacts in emerging technologies. Dr. Ebrahimi’s prolific academic output encompasses numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and conference papers, emphasizing practical and policy-oriented solutions for global clean energy transitions. His academic excellence and research influence are reflected in his growing recognition, with 1,053 citations, 33 publications, and an h-index of 16, underscoring his impactful contributions to renewable energy systems and sustainable technological innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Ebrahimi, M., & Moradpoor, I. (2016). Combined solid oxide fuel cell, micro-gas turbine and organic Rankine cycle for power generation (SOFC–MGT–ORC). Energy Conversion and Management, 116, 120–133. Cited by: 186

2. Ebrahimi, M., & Keshavarz, A. (2014). Combined cooling, heating and power: Decision-making, design and optimization. Elsevier.
Cited by: 160

3. Ebrahimi, M., & Keshavarz, A. (2013). Sizing the prime mover of a residential micro-combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) system by multi-criteria sizing method for different climates. Energy, 54, 291–301. Cited by: 147

4. Ebrahimi, M., Keshavarz, A., & Jamali, A. (2012). Energy and exergy analyses of a micro-steam CCHP cycle for a residential building. Energy and Buildings, 45, 202–210. Cited by: 122

5. Ebrahimi, M., & Derakhshan, E. (2018). Design and evaluation of a micro combined cooling, heating, and power system based on polymer exchange membrane fuel cell and thermoelectric cooler. Energy Conversion and Management, 171, 507–517. Cited by: 84

Dr. Masood Ebrahimi’s pioneering research in renewable and hybrid energy systems advances sustainable technologies that drive the global transition toward Net Zero Emissions. His innovative integration of AI, fuel cells, and solar-driven CCHP systems supports cleaner industries, energy efficiency, and a more resilient low-carbon future for society.

Valeria Cafaro | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Valeria Cafaro | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

Post – Doc researcher | National Research Council of Italy – Institute of BioEconomy| Italy

Dr. Valeria Cafaro is a dedicated Post-Doctoral Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy – Institute of BioEconomy (CNR–IBE), Catania, Sicily, specializing in crop physiology, sustainable agronomic practices, and genetic improvement of Mediterranean crops under abiotic stress. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science (Doctor Europaeus, University of Catania), where her research focused on strategies to improve crop resilience and productivity under challenging climate conditions. Professionally, she contributes to the Agritech PNRR project on tomato adaptation to climate change and collaborates on research initiatives including Multicanapa and Ricinolio. Her research interests encompass plant adaptation to drought, salinity, and climate variability, seed biology, sowing optimization, and integrating molecular tools with field experimentation to improve yield, quality, and nutraceutical properties. Dr. Cafaro’s research skills include advanced plant phenotyping, statistical data analysis, experimental design, and development of sustainable crop management protocols. She has authored 11 peer-reviewed articles in Scopus/WoS-indexed journals, with one under review, and presented over 20 contributions at international conferences such as SIA, SOI, EUBCE, and ISHS, earning multiple awards for excellence in plant physiology and agronomy research. She serves as Guest Editor for Horticulturae (Special Issue: “Seed Biology in Horticulture: From Dormancy to Germination”) and peer reviewer for reputed journals including Agronomy, Plants, and International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Professionally, she is a member of the Società Italiana di Agronomia (SIA) and holds formal qualifications as Agronomist and Biologist. Dr. Cafaro’s growing academic impact is reflected in 59 citations, 15 documents, and an h-index of 5, demonstrating her significant and sustained influence in the field of crop physiology and climate-resilient agriculture.

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Featured Publications

1. Badagliacca, G., Testa, G., La Malfa, S. G., Cafaro, V., Lo Presti, E., & Monti, M. (2024). Organic fertilizers and bio-waste for sustainable soil management to support crops and control greenhouse gas emissions in Mediterranean agroecosystems: A review. Horticulturae, 10(5), 427. Cited by: 28

2. Arlotta, C., Ciacciulli, A., Strano, M. C., Cafaro, V., Salonia, F., Caruso, P., & Others. (2020). Disease resistant citrus breeding using newly developed high resolution melting and CAPS protocols for Alternaria brown spot marker assisted selection. Agronomy, 10(9), 1368. Cited by: 24

3. Cafaro, V., Alexopoulou, E., Cosentino, S. L., & Patanè, C. (2023). Germination response of different castor bean genotypes to temperature for early and late sowing adaptation in the Mediterranean regions. Agriculture, 13(8), 1569. Cited by: 12

4. Lippolis, A., Gezan, S. A., Zuidgeest, J., Cafaro, V., van Dinter, B. J., Elzes, G., & Others. (2025). Targeted genotyping (90K-SPET) facilitates genome-wide association studies and the prediction of yield-related traits in faba bean (Vicia faba L.). BMC Plant Biology, 25(1), 558. Cited by: 3

5. Cafaro, V., Alexopoulou, E., Cosentino, S. L., & Patanè, C. (2023). Assessment of germination response to salinity stress in castor through the hydrotime model. Agronomy, 13(11), 2783. 
Cited by: 6

Muhammad Ali Shahbaz | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Ali Shahbaz | Bioenergy | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | University of Engineering and Technology | Pakistan

Dr.-Ing. Muhammad Ali Shahbaz is an accomplished academic and researcher in Mechanical Engineering, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Automotive Engineering Centre, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Pakistan. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, where his research focused on developing advanced endoscopic optical diagnostics for combustion engines, including temperature imaging, fuel film analysis, and soot incandescence studies. His M.Sc. research involved visualization of flame fronts using OH*-chemiluminescence and LIF techniques, and he holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from UET Lahore with a thesis on biodiesel synthesis and engine performance. Professionally, he has over 14 years of teaching and research experience, having supervised multiple master’s and bachelor’s theses, reviewed and developed graduate curricula, and advised government agencies on EV policy and emissions testing standards. His research interests span optical diagnostics for internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, pyrolysis for bio-oil and biochar, waste-to-energy technologies, renewable energy systems, and integrated solid waste management. He possesses strong experimental and analytical skills in LIF, chemiluminescence, soot imaging, MATLAB, instrumentation, and pyrolysis systems. Dr. Shahbaz has contributed to major projects including EU Horizon 2020 research, biodiesel optimization funded by HEC Pakistan, and vibration analysis for electric vehicle development. His work is widely published in reputed journals such as Applied Optics, Experiments in Fluids, and Energy Science & Engineering and presented at global conferences including the Gordon Research Conference and European Combustion Meeting. He is the recipient of multiple awards including the Best Teacher Award and DAAD Scholarship. His growing academic impact is reflected in 2,940 citations, 139 documents, and an h-index of 31, demonstrating his significant and sustained influence in the field of combustion diagnostics and sustainable energy research.

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Featured Publications

1. Munir, M. A., Habib, M. S., Hussain, A., Shahbaz, M. A., Qamar, A., Masood, T., Sultan, M., Mujtaba, M. A., Imran, S., Hasan, M., Akhtar, M. S., Ayub, H. M. U., & Salman, C. A. (2022). Blockchain adoption for sustainable supply chain management: Economic, environmental, and social perspectives. Frontiers in Energy Research, 10, 899632. (Cited by 150)

2. Razzaq, L., Mujtaba, M. A., Shahbaz, M. A., Nawaz, S., Khan, H. M., Hussain, A., & others. (2022). Effect of biodiesel–dimethyl carbonate blends on engine performance, combustion and emission characteristics. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61(7), 5111–5121.  (Cited by 33)

3. Nawaz, A., Ahmed, Z., Shahbaz, A., Khan, Z., & Javed, M. (2014). Coagulation–flocculation for lignin removal from wastewater – A review. Water Science and Technology, 69(8), 1589–1597. (Cited by 27)

4. Shahbaz, M. A., Jüngst, N., Grzeszik, R., & Kaiser, S. A. (2021). Endoscopic fuel film, chemiluminescence, and soot incandescence imaging in a direct-injection spark-ignition engine. Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, 38(4), 5869–5877. (Cited by 12)

5. Nawaz, A., Shahbaz, M. A., & Javed, M. (2015). Management of organic content in municipal solid waste – A case study of Lahore. International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 15(1), 15–23. (Cited by 8)