Mr. Bipul Chandra Biswas | Renewable Energy System | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bipul Chandra Biswas | Renewable Energy System | Best Researcher Award

Student | Gopalganj Science and Technology University | Bangladesh

B.C. Biswas is an emerging researcher in electrical and electronic engineering with a core focus on power-system optimization, photovoltaic device simulation, and next-generation perovskite solar-cell technologies, combining expertise in circuit analysis, power distribution, energy-system design, and computational modelling; he earned his B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Gopalganj Science and Technology University (GSTU) with academic distinction, ranking second in his department and receiving the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for academic excellence as well as the Young Researcher Award at ABCD Laboratory, where he served as Junior Research Collaborator in the Energy and Technology Research Division (ETRD) and contributed to investigations in renewable-energy integration and sustainable power-conversion strategies, developing solid skills in SCAPS-1D photovoltaic simulation, density-functional-theory-based material analysis, and machine-learning-driven optoelectronic optimization for lead-free perovskite absorbers such as Ca₃BiCl₃, Ca₃BiI₃, Sr₃PF₃, Ca₃NBr₃, Mg₃BiCl₃, Ca₃BiF₃, and Ca₃BiBr₃, authoring and co-authoring a series of peer-reviewed publications in journals including Journal of Computational Chemistry, Physica B Condensed Matter, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, and Materials Science and Engineering B, where his research highlighted comprehensive optoelectronic property analysis, charge-transport-layer engineering, bifacial cell performance improvement, and machine-learning-guided HTL selection for enhanced open-circuit voltage and efficiency gains; his undergraduate thesis on perovskite-solar-cell performance optimization under the guidance of Dr A.T.M. Saiful Islam is under journal review, and he has several additional manuscripts on transport-layer tuning and advanced ML-assisted device modelling currently under peer-review, reflecting a strong trajectory of scholarly productivity at the entry level.

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Featured Publications:

Shimul, A. I., Biswas, B. C., Ghosh, A., Alrafai, H. A., & Hassan, A. A. (2025). A study on optoelectronic properties and charge transport layer influence in novel Sr₃PF₃-based perovskite solar cells using numerical simulation and machine learning. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 293, 113838.

Shimul, A. I., Biswas, B. C., Ghosh, A., Awwad, N. S., & Chaudhry, A. R. (2025). Performance assessment and machine-learning-driven optimization of Ca₃NBr₃-based bifacial perovskite solar cells: Improving VOC via HTL and charge-transport-layer analysis. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 322, 118600.

Biswas, B. C., Shimul, A. I., Ghosh, A., Awaad, N. S., & Ibrahium, H. A. (2025). Exploring lead-free Ca₃BiCl₃-based perovskite solar cells: A computational comparison of charge-transport layers with DFT and SCAPS-1D. Journal of Computational Chemistry, 46(25), e70231.

Biswas, B. C., Shimul, A. I., Alshihri, A. A., El-Rayyes, A., Khan, M. T., & Rahman, M. A. (2025). Design and optimization of Ca₃BiI₃-based solar cells through a comprehensive analysis of optoelectronic properties and charge-transport layers using simulation and ML. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 417770.

Kamran Zeb | Renewable Energies | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Kamran Zeb | Renewable Energies | Best Scholar Award

PostDoctoral Fellow, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Kamran Zeb is a dedicated educator and researcher with a robust background in electrical engineering, particularly in power electronics and control. He holds a Ph.D. from Pusan National University, South Korea, and has accumulated significant teaching and industrial experience. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Fellow at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, and has previously held positions as Assistant Professor at NUST, Pakistan, and Lecturer at UMT-Sialkot and Comwave. His career highlights include research in renewable energy and electric drives, with a commitment to innovative teaching and impactful research. 🌟

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Education 📚

Dr. Zeb earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea (2017-2020), with a CGPA of 4.38/4.50. He completed his MSc in Electrical Engineering from COMSATS University, Islamabad (2014-2016), with a CGPA of 3.89/4.00. His BSc in Electrical Power Engineering was also from COMSATS University (2009-2013), with a CGPA of 3.08/4.00. 📚

Experience 🌟

Dr. Zeb’s academic journey includes roles as a Postdoctoral Fellow at KFUPM, Saudi Arabia (2024-present), Assistant Professor at NUST, Pakistan (2020-2024), and Visiting Researcher at Khalifa University, UAE (2022-2023). He has also served as Lecturer at UMT-Sialkot and Comwave Institute, Pakistan. His experience spans teaching, research, curriculum development, and administrative roles, demonstrating his versatile expertise in electrical engineering. 🏫

Awards and Honors🌟

Dr. Zeb has received numerous accolades, including the Best Paper Award at the 15th IEEE ICET in 2019. His scholarly work has earned him six research grants totaling $88,019. He has published 45 journal papers, 33 conference papers, and is recognized for his contributions with a citation count of 2,475+ and an h-index of 25.

Research Focus ⚡🔋

Dr. Zeb’s research encompasses Power Electronics and Control, Renewable Energy Integration, AC/DC Microgrid, Electric Drives, and Electric Vehicles. His work in Modular Multilevel Converters and renewable energy systems aims to advance technologies for sustainable and efficient power solutions. His innovative research also includes developing advanced control designs and robust speed controllers for electric drives. ⚡🔋

Publication Top Notes

Comprehensive Review on Inverter Topologies and Control Strategies

Title: A comprehensive review on inverter topologies and control strategies for grid connected photovoltaic system

Authors: K Zeb, W Uddin, MA Khan, Z Ali, MU Ali, N Christofides, HJ Kim

Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Volume: 94

Pages: 1120-1141

Citations: 328

Year: 2018

Impact: Provides a thorough analysis of various inverter topologies and control methods for grid-connected photovoltaic systems, highlighting advancements and trends.

Review of DC–DC Converter Topologies

Title: A Comprehensive Review of DC–DC Converter Topologies and Modulation Strategies with Recent Advances in Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Authors: VGR Kummara, K Zeb, A Muthusamy, TNV Krishna, SVSVP Kumar, …

Journal: Electronics

Volume: 9 (1)

Pages: 1-41

Citations: 225

Year: 2019

Impact: Examines various DC–DC converter topologies and modulation strategies, integrating recent advances in solar photovoltaic technology.

Supercapacitors Review

Title: An intuitive review of supercapacitors with recent progress and novel device applications

Authors: KVG Raghavendra, R Vinoth, K Zeb, CVVM Gopi, S Sambasivam, …

Journal: Journal of Energy Storage

Volume: 31

Article ID: 101652

Citations: 212

Year: 2020

Impact: Discusses the latest progress and applications of supercapacitors, providing insights into emerging technologies.

Li-ion Battery Materials and Recycling

Title: A comprehensive review of Li-ion battery materials and their recycling techniques

Authors: HJ Kim, TNV Krishna, K Zeb, V Rajangam, CVVM Gopi, S Sambasivam, …

Journal: Electronics

Volume: 9 (7)

Pages: 1161

Citations: 168

Year: 2020

Impact: Reviews the materials used in Li-ion batteries and explores recycling techniques, focusing on sustainability.

Flexible Hybrid Supercapacitors

Title: Boosting the energy density of highly efficient flexible hybrid supercapacitors via selective integration of hierarchical nanostructured energy materials

Authors: YA Kumar, S Sambasivam, SA Hira, K Zeb, W Uddin, TNV Krishna, …

Journal: Electrochimica Acta

Volume: 364

Article ID: 137318

Citations: 97

Year: 2020

Impact: Investigates methods to enhance the energy density of flexible hybrid supercapacitors through advanced nanostructured materials.

Survey on Waste Heat Recovery

Title: A survey on waste heat recovery: Electric power generation and potential prospects within Pakistan

Authors: K Zeb, SM Ali, B Khan, CA Mehmood, N Tareen, W Din, U Farid, A Haider

Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Volume: 75

Pages: 1142-1155

Citations: 78

Year: 2017

Impact: Surveys the potential and techniques for waste heat recovery in Pakistan, focusing on electric power generation.

Design of Fuzzy Controllers for Photovoltaic Inverters

Title: Design of fuzzy-PI and fuzzy-sliding mode controllers for single-phase two-stages grid-connected transformerless photovoltaic inverter

Authors: K Zeb, SU Islam, WU Din, I Khan, M Ishfaq, TDC Busarello, I Ahmad, …

Journal: Electronics

Volume: 8 (5)

Article ID: 520

Citations: 73

Year: 2019

Impact: Focuses on the design of advanced fuzzy controllers for improving the performance of transformerless photovoltaic inverters.

Transformerless Inverter Structures Review

Title: A Review on Recent Advances and Future Trends of Transformerless Inverter Structures for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems

Authors: K Zeb, I Khan, W Uddin, MA Khan, P Sathishkumar, TDC Busarello, …

Journal: Energies

Volume: 11 (8)

Pages: 1-33

Citations: 73

Year: 2018

Impact: Reviews recent advancements in transformerless inverter structures, highlighting future trends and innovations.

Fuzzy Logic Control for Hybrid Energy Systems

Title: A Novel Supercapacitor/Lithium-Ion Hybrid Energy System with a Fuzzy Logic-Controlled Fast Charging and Intelligent Energy Management System

Authors: Muhammad Adil Khan, Kamran Zeb, P. Sathishkumar, Muhammad Umair Ali, Waqar …

Journal: Electronics

Volume: 7 (7)

Pages: 1-19

Citations: 60

Year: 2018

Impact: Introduces a hybrid energy system incorporating supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries with advanced fuzzy logic control for improved performance.

Small Hydro Power in Pakistan

Title: Current and future prospects of small hydro power in Pakistan: A survey

Authors: W Uddina, Ayesha, K Zeb, A Haider, B Khan, S Islam, M Ishfaq, I Khan, …

Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews

Volume: 24

Pages: 166-177

Citations: 57

Year: 2019

Conclusion

Dr. Kamran Zeb is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His academic achievements, extensive publication record, significant citation impact, and successful acquisition of research grants and patents establish him as a leading researcher in electrical engineering. His diverse teaching experience and international collaborations further solidify his qualifications. With a few enhancements in expanding research horizons and increasing public outreach, Dr. Zeb is well-positioned to make continued significant contributions to his field. His strong record of accomplishments makes him a deserving candidate for recognition as a top researcher.