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Changsen Sun | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Changsen Sun | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

College of Optoelectronic Engineering and Instrumentation Science | China

Professor Changsen Sun is a senior scholar in Optical Engineering and a long-standing faculty member at Dalian University of Technology (DUT), China, where he currently serves as Professor in the College of Optoelectronic Engineering and Instrumentation Science. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Jilin University of Technology and completed his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering at Dalian University of Technology. With more than three decades of academic experience, Professor Sun has built a distinguished career integrating fundamental optical science with engineering-oriented applications. Professor Sun’s primary field of expertise lies in optical fiber sensing technologies and their engineering applications, with particular emphasis on precision measurement, instrumentation, and real-world deployment of fiber-optic sensor systems. His research has contributed to advancements in high-sensitivity sensing, system reliability, and the integration of optical fiber sensors into complex engineering environments. He has led and completed more than 20 competitive research projects, securing over 15 million RMB in research funding, reflecting strong national-level recognition of his scientific and technical capabilities. His scholarly output includes over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, published in leading international journals such as Optics Letters and IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, demonstrating sustained contributions to both theoretical development and applied innovation in optical sensing and measurement science. In addition to research productivity, Professor Sun has played a significant academic leadership role, notably serving as Director of the Doctoral Program in Optical Engineering (2019–2022), where he contributed to talent cultivation, curriculum development, and doctoral training quality.

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Guang Feng | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Guang Feng | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Taiyuan University of Technology | China

Professor Guang Feng is a distinguished scholar and research leader in mechanical engineering, currently serving as a Center Director at Taiyuan University of Technology, China. He received his Ph.D. from Dalian University of Technology and further broadened his international research perspective as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Nottingham. His expertise lies in advanced metal forming and manufacturing technologies, with a particular focus on metal laminate rolling processes, ultra-precision machining technologies and equipment, and the processing of complex structural components for high-performance engineering applications. Professor Feng has led or participated in 30 completed and ongoing research projects, including 8 consultancy and industry-oriented projects, demonstrating strong integration of fundamental research with industrial application. His scholarly output includes 38 peer-reviewed journal publications, one academic book (ISBN registered), and an impressive portfolio of 33 patents granted or under process, reflecting sustained innovation and strong translational impact. His research contributions are widely recognized through citations documented on international academic platforms, underscoring his influence in the field of metal processing and advanced manufacturing. Among his most significant contributions are the establishment of a novel lattice severe deformation rolling principle for metallic laminates, the development of a theoretical framework for predicting bonding strength in roll-bonded heterogeneous metal composites, and the construction of a high-accuracy mathematical model for predicting plate warpage in rolled metal laminates.

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Ahmed Issa Alnahhal | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ahmed Issa Alnahhal | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Budapest University of Technology and Economics | Hungary

Mr. Ahmed Issa Alnahhal is an Electrical Engineer and emerging scholar specializing in advanced photovoltaic technologies, hybrid renewable energy systems, and semiconductor device fabrication. With more than ten years of combined academic, research, and engineering experience, he has developed strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning cleanroom fabrication processes, semiconductor device physics, thin-film characterization, and photovoltaic system modelling. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Electrical Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary, where his research focuses on advanced Hybrid Photovoltaic–Thermoelectric Generator (PV-TEG) systems and Perovskite/Si tandem solar cells. His work includes simulation, optimization, loss analysis, and experimental fabrication of next-generation energy harvesting systems. Ahmed has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers in top-tier platforms, including IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Theory and Simulation, and Energy Conversion and Management X. His key contributions include extending the single-diode solar cell model using spectral sensitivity, analyzing spectrum-splitting photovoltaic–thermoelectric architectures, and developing mathematical models for hybrid and tandem photovoltaic systems. His publications have been presented at prestigious international conferences such as CANDO-EPE, THERMINIC, and IWTPV, reflecting international relevance and scientific rigor. His academic engagement includes teaching courses in semiconductor device physics, advanced solar cell technologies, and microelectronics. Professionally, he brings extensive experience in PCB design, electronics testing, laboratory coordination, and system-level integration. Ahmed has participated in specialized technical programs hosted by Infineon Technologies, Czech Technical University, and Warsaw University of Technology, strengthening his global research footprint and industrial alignment. Driven by sustainability and energy security challenges, his research aims to improve the efficiency and accessibility of solar energy systems, contributing to long-term environmental and industrial impact. Through collaboration, innovation, and practical engineering problem-solving, Ahmed continues advancing the frontier of high-efficiency solar energy conversion technologies.

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Alnahhal, A. I., Halal, A., & Plesz, B. (2022). Thermal-electrical model of concentrated photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator combined system for energy generation. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Thermal Investigations of Integrated Circuits and Systems.

Alnahhal, A. I., Halal, A., & Plesz, B. (2022). Temperature-dependent performance of concentrated monocrystalline silicon solar cell. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Electric Power Engineering.

Halal, A., Alnahhal, A. I., & Plesz, B. (2022). Performance analysis of perovskite solar cell by considering temperature effect on physical parameters of the absorber layer. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Thermal Investigations of Integrated Circuits and Systems.

Halal, A., Alnahhal, A. I., & Plesz, B. (2022). Numerical simulation and design optimization of highly efficient lead-free perovskite/c-Si tandem solar cell. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Electric Power Engineering.

Halal, A., Alnahhal, A. I., & Plesz, B. (2022). Numerical simulation-based physical parameter analysis of perovskite/c-Si tandem photovoltaic cells. Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Electric Power Engineering.

Kasye Shitu Mulat | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Kasye Shitu Mulat | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Anhui University | Ethiopia

Mr. Kasye Shitu Mulat is an accomplished Irrigation Engineer and GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist with extensive academic, research, and professional experience in water resources, climate change impacts, hydrological modeling, and sustainable agricultural development. Born on 02 October 1991 in Borena Mekane Selam, Ethiopia, he currently serves as a Lecturer and Researcher at Assosa University, where he contributes to teaching, scientific research, and community-centered development initiatives. Mr. Kasye earned his Bachelor of Science in Water Resource and Irrigation Management from Aksum University with Very Great Distinction (CGPA 3.64). He later completed his MSc in Irrigation Engineering at Haramaya University, achieving an “A” thesis grade and a CGPA of 3.79. Further expanding his scientific expertise, he obtained a second Master of Science in GIS and Remote Sensing from Wollo University. His multidisciplinary background positions him at the forefront of research linking climate dynamics, hydrological systems, and agricultural water management. He has authored more than 11 peer-reviewed publications and has four additional manuscripts under review in reputable international journals. His research outputs span topics such as climate change impacts on irrigation potential, hydrological modeling of river basins, statistical downscaling, kriging-based spatial analyses, land use/land cover dynamics, and soil–water interactions. His works have contributed to improving understanding of the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Borkena Catchment, and other key Ethiopian watersheds. In addition to academic research, Mr. Kasye has led impactful community engagement projects, including free-energy garden irrigation initiatives and wheat production enhancement programs across Benishangul-Gumuz. These interventions have strengthened food security, improved smallholder livelihoods, and promoted climate-resilient agricultural practices. With advanced skills in ArcGIS, SWAT, HBV, R, GAMS, CropWat, and hydrological modeling software, he collaborates with agricultural offices, university research committees, and interdisciplinary teams. His contributions continue to influence regional water resource planning, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable development efforts in Ethiopia.

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  1. (2025). Assessing drought dynamics in a semi-arid basin: A multi-index approach using hydrological and remote-sensing indicators. Environmental Sciences Europe.