Mr. Ahmed Nazmus Sakib | Energy Economics and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ahmed Nazmus Sakib | Energy Economics and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. University of Oklahoma, United States

Ahmed Nazmus Sakib is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Data Science at the University of Oklahoma, focusing on hydrogen energy storage and emissions control. With a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Mississippi, he has professional expertise in process safety, reliability, and maintenance in petroleum operations at Chevron and Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd. Ahmed’s research and publications span greenhouse gas emissions, CO2 capture, and wastewater treatment. Certified in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, his technical skills include process simulation, machine learning, and analytical instrumentation. He has received numerous awards and scholarships for his academic and research excellence.

 

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Education 🎓

PhD in Mechanical Engineering
The University of Oklahoma, USA
CGPA: 4.00/4.00 (2022 – 2024)
Dissertation: Enhancing hydrogen energy storage systems and mitigating fugitive emissions in the oil and gas Industry: predictive modeling of sealing materials through ex-situ experimental analysis.MS in Chemical Engineering
The University of Mississippi, USA
CGPA: 3.66/4.00 (2017 – 2018)
Dissertation: Optimization (SRM) and simulation of Corn to Ethanol Plant using Stat-Ease and PRO-II based on USA perspective.BS in Chemical Engineering
Shahjalal University of Science & Technology, Bangladesh
CGPA: 3.12/4.00 (2007 – 2011)
Dissertation: Development of organic acid fuel cell to generate green electricity.Graduate Certificate in Data Science
The University of Oklahoma, USA
CGPA: 4.00/4.00 (2022 – 2023)

Professional Experience 💼

Associate Manager | Avery Dennison, BangladeshAug 2021 – Jan 2022Value stream mapping and overall machine planning and execution to confirm orders in place.Integrate short- and long-term strategies, generating innovative solutions for existing and new products.Develop robust new pressure-sensitive materials by taking an in-depth structure property.Manager (Engineering Service) | Bashundhara Oil and Gas Company Ltd., BangladeshAug 2019 – Aug 2021Assisted Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and erection commissioning of a 45,000 BPSD Bitumen production plant.Facilitated HAZOP and process troubleshooting support for achieving design performance level of process and utilities.Custodian of technical documentation on plant design, SOP, ISO 9001, MOC reissues, and project engineering and coordination.Simulated energy consumption during complex operations and planned & executed modification & overhauling programs.Estimated CAPEX and OPEX expenditure to coordinate budget distribution, project extension, and process optimization.Identified GHG emission rate and energy-consuming equipment to support ISO 50001 for ‘Energy Management System’.Assisted in designing and commissioning a 300 ton/day wastewater treatment plant to ensure zero discharge refinery.

Research & Teaching Experience 📚

Graduate Research Assistant | The University of OklahomaJan 2022 – PresentFugitive Emissions Control: Designed and constructed a pilot plant to assess the lifecycle of polymeric sealing materials. Developed a machine learning algorithm to predict lifecycle assessment of sealing materials.Hydrogen Energy Storage: Constructed aging systems for hydrogen-compatible composite materials. Performed mechanical and chemical characterization of polymeric sealing material aged in hydrogen facility.Graduate Research Assistant | The University of MississippiJan 2017 – Dec 2018Optimization of Corn to Ethanol Plant: Process simulation and optimization using Stat-Ease and PRO-II.Carbon Chemical Looping: Investigated ultrasonic treatment for carbon capture and dye removal.

Teaching Assistant

ChE 405 – Fundamentals of Mass TransferChE 404 – Advanced Transport Phenomenon

Areas of Expertise 🌐

Hydrogen Storage and TransportationHydrogen Energy Safety & CommercializationFugitive Emission in Oil & GasCarbon Capture, Biomass Process and SustainabilityEnergy Optimization and ForecastMachine Learning Model & Data Analysis

Analytical Expertise 🔬

FluorometryUV-Vis SpectrophotometryConfocal MicroscopyX-ray Diffraction (XRD)Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)Electron Microscopy (SEM, TEM)Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES)Raman SpectroscopyGas Chromatography (GC)

Awards & Scholarships 🏆

First Position Merit Award for poster presentation at Graduate Research Scholarly Activity Day, University of Oklahoma, 2024.Chevron Engineering Graduate Scholarship from Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 2023.Marathon Oil Engineering Graduate Scholarship from Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 2024.Gallogly College of Engineering Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement, University of Oklahoma, 2024.First Position Research Award at ICETCESD-2011 for presenting research on ‘Plastic Waste Management and Feasibility of Fuel Production.’Third Position Research Award at ICETCESD-2012 for presenting research on ‘Generation of Green Electricity through Electrolysis.’Research and Innovation Winner at OU Graduate College Talent Competition, 2024.

✍️Publications Top Note :

redictive Modeling for Mitigating Fugitive Emissions in Industrial Valve Seal Stacks: A Comparative Analysis of Configuration Efficacies

Journal: Neural Computing and Applications

Details: This study offers a comparative analysis of different configurations of valve seal stacks to mitigate fugitive emissions in industrial settings, utilizing advanced predictive modeling techniques.

Bioethanol Production from Sugarcane Molasses with Supplemented Nutrients by Industrial Yeast

Journal: Biofuels, 15(2), 129-135

Details: Investigates the bioethanol production process using sugarcane molasses, enhanced with supplemented nutrients, and employing industrial yeast strains for improved efficiency.

Investigating the Influence of Operating Variables on Sealing Performance of a V-ring Seal Stack in the Oil and Gas Industry for Enhanced Environmental and Operational Performance

Journal: Polymer Testing, 131, 108346

Details: Focuses on the impact of various operating variables on the performance of V-ring seal stacks, aiming to improve both environmental and operational outcomes in the oil and gas sector.

Fueling the Future: A Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast of Fuel Consumption Trends in US Electricity Generation

Journal: Sustainability, 16(6), 2388

Details: Provides a detailed analysis and forecasting of fuel consumption trends in the US electricity generation sector, emphasizing future scenarios and sustainability.

Innovative Materials and Techniques for Enhancing Hydrogen Storage: A Comprehensive Review of Damage Detection and Preventive Strategies

Journal: ASME Open Journal of Engineering, 3

Details: Reviews the latest materials and techniques aimed at improving hydrogen storage, with a focus on damage detection and preventive strategies.

Hydrogen Rising: Navigating Sentiments and Shaping Energy Futures in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal: Frontiers in Energy Research, 12, 1370096

Details: Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the hydrogen energy sector, exploring public sentiments and potential future developments.

Harnessing Hydrogen: A Comprehensive Literature Review on Strategic Launching Initiatives in the Global Energy Market

Journal: International Journal of Energy Research, 2024(1), 3265065

Details: Offers a thorough review of strategic initiatives for launching hydrogen energy solutions globally, assessing the current state and future prospects.

Optimization of Carbon Capture in Hydrogen Production via Steam Reforming: A Simulation-Based Case Study

Journal: Al-Bahir Journal for Engineering and Pure Sciences, 4(1), 5

Details: Presents a simulation-based study aimed at optimizing carbon capture in hydrogen production through the steam reforming process.

Deep Transfer Learning Approaches for Monkeypox Disease Diagnosis

Journal: Expert Systems with Applications, 216, 119483

Details: This paper explores the use of deep transfer learning techniques to enhance the diagnosis of monkeypox disease, achieving significant improvements in accuracy and efficiency.

An Overview of Challenges for the Future of Hydrogen

Journal: Materials, 16(20), 6680

Details: Discusses the key challenges facing the hydrogen energy sector, including technological, economic, and policy-related issues.

Hydrogen-Assisted Aging Applied to Storage and Sealing Materials: A Comprehensive Review

Journal: Materials, 16(20), 6689

Details: Reviews the effects of hydrogen-assisted aging on various storage and sealing materials, providing insights into improving material longevity and performance.

Forecasting the Fuel Consumption and Price for a Future Pandemic Outbreak: A Case Study in the USA under COVID-19

Journal: Sustainability, 15(17), 12692

Details: Analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fuel consumption and prices in the USA, offering forecasts for future pandemic scenarios.

Process Integration Approach to the Methanol (MeOH) Production Variability from Syngas and Industrial Waste Gases

Journal: Energies, 16(18), 6557

Details: Investigates the variability in methanol production from syngas and industrial waste gases, proposing a process integration approach to enhance efficiency.

Optimization of Carbon Capture in Hydrogen Production via Steam Reforming: A Simulation-Based Case Study

Journal: Al-Bahir Journal for Engineering and Pure Sciences, 4(1), 5

Mr. Bingtao Wang | Energy consumption model | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bingtao Wang | Energy consumption model | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bingtao Wang, Shan Dong University, China

Bingtao Wang, currently a Master’s student in Communication Engineering at Shandong University (Weihai), holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on energy consumption models and fault diagnosis in mobile robots. Bingtao has led multiple innovative projects, including the development of a quadcopter UAV and a visual perception crawler robot. His significant contribution lies in the creation of robust energy models and diagnostic methods that enhance the efficiency and reliability of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robots (TOMRs), paving the way for future advancements in autonomous navigation and robotics.

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background (100 words max):

Bingtao Wang, male, was born in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province in September 2001. In 2023, he graduated from Shandong University (Weihai) with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication Engineering at Shandong University (Weihai), College of Electrical and Engineering. His research focuses on energy consumption model building and fault diagnosis.

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✍️Publications Top Note :

Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Three-Wheeled Omnidirectional Mobile Robot Based on Power Consumption Modeling

Assist Prof Dr. Yun Li | Two-phase flow heat transfer | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Yun Li | Two-phase flow heat transfer | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Yun Li, Beijing Electro-Mechanical Engineering Institute, china

Assist Prof Dr. Yun Li is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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👤 Full Name: Yun Li🎓 Designation: Assistant Professor🏢 Institution/Organization: Beijing Electro-Mechanical Engineering Institute

Academic and Professional 

Yun Li earned an M.S. degree from Dalian University of Technology in 2018 and a Ph.D. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2023. His research focused on phase-change water cooling of electronic components and flow boiling processes in microchannels. Since joining the Beijing Electro-Mechanical Engineering Institute in 2023, his work has centered on phase-change processes, thermal management of electronic and aerospace devices, and nuclear reactor safety. His research combines theoretical and experimental approaches, covering areas such as sensible and evaporative heating of thin films, pool boiling, flow boiling, jet-impingement cooling, and spray cooling.

Collaborations:

Applied for and completed a key international cooperation project at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in conjunction with Purdue University, named “Research on key scientific problems in high efficient phase change cooling technology for 3D stacked chips”.

Areas of Research:

Advanced microelectronic chip cooling theory and technologyMicro-energy power system and multiphase flow technologyEfficient heat and mass transfer theory and energy storage technologyMicro-nano-scale fluid flow and heat and mass transfer

📖 Publications Top Note :

Experimental investigation on flow boiling heat transfer characteristics in short flow passage counter-flow microchannels (International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 2024):

Study on the Effect of Flow Distribution on Flow Boiling in Counter-flow Microchannels (Kung Cheng Je Wu Li Hsueh Pao/Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, 2023):

Enhanced flow boiling heat transfer and suppressed boiling instability in counter-flow stepped microchannels (International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022):

Experimental investigation of flow boiling characteristics in counter-flow microchannels with different mass flux distributions (International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022):

Experiment investigation on flow boiling heat transfer in a bidirectional counter-flow microchannel heat sink (International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2022):

Prof. Jiandong Fan | Photovoltaic cells | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jiandong Fan | Photovoltaic cells | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Jiandong Fan, Jinan University, China

Prof. Jiandong Fan is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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🎓 Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Physics
University of Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 12/2009 − 07/2013M.S. in Material Science
Shandong University, China
Duration: 09/2003 − 07/2006B.S. in Material Science
Jinan University, China
Duration: 09/1999 − 07/2003

👨‍🏫 Academic Research Experience 👩‍🔬

Full Professor
Institution: Jinan University, China
Research Focus: Perovskite solar cells
Duration: 09/2016 − PresentPostdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Oxford University, U.K.
Research Focus: Perovskite solar cells
Duration: 09/2014 − 08/2016Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Research Focus: Thin film solar cells
Duration: 11/2013 − 05/2014Postdoctoral Researcher
Institution: Catalonia Institute for Energy Research, Spain
Research Focus: All-solid state solar cells
Duration: 07/2013 − 11/2013Researcher
Institution: Shandong University, China
Research Focus: Crystallography
Duration: 09/2006 − 12/2009

📑 Representative Publications 🏆

Overall H-index: 36
Total Journal Articles: 88
Total Citations: Over 5600 (Google Scholar)

📖 Publications Top Note :

Enhanced UV-light stability of planar heterojunction perovskite solar cells with caesium bromide interface modification
Energy & Environmental Science 9 (2), 490-498, 2016
Citations: 608

All-Inorganic CsPbI2Br Perovskite Solar Cells with High Efficiency Exceeding 13%
Journal of the American Chemical Society 140 (11), 3825-3828, 2018
Citations: 559

Controllable grain morphology of perovskite absorber film by molecular self-assembly toward efficient solar cell exceeding 17%
Journal of the American Chemical Society 137 (32), 10399-10405, 2015
Citations: 398

Addictive-assisted construction of all-inorganic CsSnIBr2 mesoscopic perovskite solar cells with superior thermal stability up to 473 K
Journal of Materials Chemistry A 4 (43), 17104-17110, 2016
Citations: 287

Structurally Reconstructed CsPbI2Br Perovskite for Highly Stable and Square-Centimeter All-Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells
Advanced Energy Materials 9 (7), 1803572, 2019
Citations: 221

Ultra-thin MoOx as cathode buffer layer for the improvement of all-inorganic CsPbIBr2 perovskite solar cells
Nano Energy 41, 75-83, 2017
Citations: 204

Nonlinear optical response of organic–inorganic halide perovskites
ACS Photonics 3 (3), 371-377, 2016
Citations: 176

Core–shell nanoparticles as building blocks for the bottom-up production of functional nanocomposites: PbTe–PbS thermoelectric properties
ACS Nano 7 (3), 2573-2586, 2013
Citations: 170

Thermodynamically self-healing 1D–3D hybrid perovskite solar cells
Advanced Energy Materials 8 (16), 1703421, 2018
Citations: 168

In Situ Regulating the Order–Disorder Phase Transition in Cs2AgBiBr6 Single Crystal toward the Application in an X-Ray Detector
Advanced Functional Materials 29 (20), 1900234, 2019
Citations: 137

Morphology evolution of Cu2−xS nanoparticles: from spheres to dodecahedrons
Chemical Communications 47 (37), 10332-10334, 2011
Citations: 137

Antimony-Based Ligand Exchange To Promote Crystallization in Spray-Deposited Cu2ZnSnSe4 Solar Cells
Journal of the American Chemical Society 135 (43), 15982-15985, 2013
Citations: 130

Perovskite-based low-cost and high-efficiency hybrid halide solar cells
Photonics Research 2 (5), 111-120, 2014
Citations: 128

Highly efficient perovskite solar cells with substantial reduction of lead content
Scientific Reports 6 (1), 35705, 2016
Citations: 110

Hysteretic behavior upon light soaking in perovskite solar cells prepared via modified vapor-assisted solution process
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 7 (17), 9066-9071, 2015
Citations: 98

Influence of the annealing atmosphere on the performance of ZnO nanowire dye-sensitized solar cells
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117 (32), 16349-16356, 2013
Citations: 90

Lattice vibration spectra and thermal properties of SrWO4 single crystal
Chemical Physics Letters 426 (1-3), 85-90, 2006
Citations: 87

C60 additive-assisted crystallization in CH3NH3Pb0.75Sn0.25I3 perovskite solar cells with high stability and efficiency
Nanoscale 9 (37), 13967-13975, 2017
Citations: 85

In situ induced core/shell stabilized hybrid perovskites via gallium(III) acetylacetonate intermediate towards highly efficient and stable solar cells
Energy & Environmental Science 11 (2), 286-293, 2018
Citations: 83

Cobalt(II/III) redox electrolyte in ZnO nanowire-based dye-sensitized solar cells
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 5 (6), 1902-1906, 2013
Citations: 75