Elyes Jbira | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Elyes Jbira | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

Doctor Researcher, Laboratory of Intelligent Networks and Nanotechnology, National School of Advanced Sciences and Technologies of Borj-Cédria | Tunisia

Dr. Elyes Jbira is an emerging researcher with focused contributions to contemporary scientific research, reflected through 5 peer-reviewed documents indexed in Google Scholar and a growing scholarly impact of 51 citations, with an h-index of 2 and i10-index of 2. His research work centers on advancing knowledge in specialized interdisciplinary domains, emphasizing original research articles, conference publications, and applied research outcomes. Dr. Elyes Jbira’s scholarly contributions demonstrate methodological rigor and relevance, addressing current scientific challenges through analytical and experimental approaches. His research outputs have contributed to measurable academic visibility and citation impact, indicating recognition within the research community. In addition to journal and conference publications, his work aligns with innovation-driven research themes and knowledge dissemination, supporting ongoing R&D activities and future translational potential. Overall, Dr. Elyes Jbira’s research profile reflects a promising academic trajectory with consistent contributions to peer-reviewed literature, citation growth, and engagement in impactful research activities at the early-to-mid stage of his scholarly career.

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Hongcai Gao | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao | Nanomaterials for Energy | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Beijing Institute of Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao is a highly cited energy materials scientist with over 12,440 Google Scholar citations, an h-index of 54, an i10-index of 74, and 105+ peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage, including lithium-ion, sodium-ion, potassium-ion, and solid-state batteries, with strong emphasis on cathode and anode materials, electrolytes, interfacial chemistry, and high-entropy material design. He has delivered influential research outcomes published in top-tier journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, Energy Storage Materials, Nano Energy, Chemical Engineering Journal, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Prof. Dr. Hongcai Gao has contributed to national and regional competitive research projects, generated high-impact R&D innovations, and co-authored authoritative book chapters on electrochemical energy storage. His work has significantly advanced multielectron redox chemistry, interfacial stabilization strategies, and scalable battery technologies. He is consistently recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, serves on editorial boards, acts as a reviewer for leading journals, and plays an active role in international conferences and scientific innovation leadership.

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Kumud Malika Tripathi | Nanomaterials for Energy | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Kumud Malika Tripathi | Nanomaterials for Energy | Excellence in Research Award

Ramalingaswami Faculty | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | India

Dr. Kumud Malika Tripathi is a leading nanotechnology researcher whose work spans green hydrogen production, carbon capture and utilization (CCUS), environmental remediation, biosensing technologies, and advanced nano-carbon materials. With more than 5,138 scopus citations, a strong 42 h-index, and over 100 peer-reviewed publications, she has established an international reputation for pioneering sustainable nanomaterials and carbon-based functional systems. Her research contributions center on the design of biomass-derived carbon nanostructures, including graphene aerogels, carbon nano-onions, carbon quantum dots, and hybrid heterostructures. These materials underpin breakthroughs in visible-light photocatalysis, wastewater treatment, degradation of emerging pollutants, flexible electronics, self-charging power units, and high-performance energy storage devices such as zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors and zinc-air batteries. Her work has significantly advanced green routes for producing nano-carbons from waste sources, demonstrating strong circular-economy impact in environmental and energy applications. Dr. Kumud Malika Tripathi’s research group has made influential contributions to non-invasive disease diagnostics, particularly through graphene-quantum-dot-based optical sensors and FRET-based platforms for detecting biomarkers, gases, and trace analytes. She has authored multiple high-impact publications in journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Nanoscale, ChemComm, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Carbon, and Scientific Reports. Her innovations extend to patents on metal-air battery electrolytes, photocatalysts, flexible batteries, wastewater bioremediation, and graphene-based heterostructures, reflecting strong translational and R&D capabilities. A consistent recipient of prestigious research recognitions, she has been honored with RSC Emerging Investigator recognition, RSC Excellent Women Researcher awards, and the Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship, among others. She has delivered invited talks across premier institutes and international conferences, and she serves as Associate Editor for several journals while reviewing extensively for ACS, RSC, Elsevier, Wiley, and Nature group journals. Her funded research projects-supported by DST, DBT, OIL India, Ministry of Coal, NRF-Korea, and others-focus on CO₂ conversion, biosensing, nano-carbon synthesis, pollution remediation, and renewable energy technologies. Through impactful publications, patents, collaborative projects, and editorial contributions, Dr. Kumud Malika Tripathi has become a prominent global figure in sustainable nanomaterials and advanced carbon technologies.

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1. Tyagi, A., Tripathi, K. M., Singh, N., Choudhary, S., & Gupta, R. K. (2016). Green synthesis of carbon quantum dots from lemon peel waste: applications in sensing and photocatalysis. RSC Advances, 6(76), 72423–72432. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA10488F

2. Das, G. S., Shim, J. P., Bhatnagar, A., Tripathi, K. M., & Kim, T.-Y. (2019). Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots for visible-light-induced photocatalysis and label-free detection of Fe(III) and ascorbic acid. Scientific Reports, 9, 15084. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-49266-y

3. Tyagi, A., Tripathi, K. M., & Gupta, R. K. (2015). Recent progress in micro-scale energy storage devices and future aspects. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3(45), 22507–22541. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA05666G

4. Tripathi, K. M., Kim, T.-Y., Losic, D., & Tung, T.-T. (2016). Recent advances in engineered graphene and composites for detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and non-invasive disease diagnosis. Carbon, 110, 97–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2016.08.040

5. Santhosh, C., Daneshvar, E., Tripathi, K. M., Baltrėnas, P., Kim, T.-Y., Baltrėnaitė, E., & Bhatnagar, A. (2020). Synthesis and characterization of magnetic biochar adsorbents for the removal of Cr(VI) and Acid orange 7 dye from aqueous solution. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(26), 32874–32887. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-09275-1

Ignaas Jimidar | Nanomaterials for Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ignaas Jimidar | Nanomaterials for Energy | Best Researcher Award

Senior Postdoctoral Fellow | Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Belgium

Dr. Ignaas Jimidar is a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, whose research lies at the interface of chemical engineering, materials science, and analytical chemistry. His work focuses on microscale particle assembly, solvent-free fabrication, and triboelectric phenomena, advancing understanding of how particles interact, organize, and perform in engineered microenvironments. With a growing impact in the fields of soft matter, microfluidics, and energy harvesting, Dr. Ignaas Jimidar has authored over 28 research documents with 176 citations and an h-index of 9 (Scopus). His portfolio includes 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, invited contributions such as a Review in Small and a Perspective in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and editorials in Physics Today and LCGC Magazine. His innovative research on granular interfaces and solvent-free assembly has been featured as cover articles in leading journals like ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Soft Matter, and Langmuir. Dr. Ignaas Jimidar has filed two patents, including developments in microfluidic devices and triboelectrically assembled SERS substrates, demonstrating strong translational potential. His research has attracted international recognition through awards such as the 2025 IACIS Emerging Investigator Award, MSCA Seal of Excellence (2024), and Young Scientists Award (MSB 2024). He has presented his work at prestigious venues, including the American Physical Society March Meeting, µTAS, and Colloids2025, and served as a guest editor for Soft Matter’s themed collection “Soft Matter Electrified.” His academic service extends to editorial reviewing for over 30 journals, conference chairing, and scientific committee memberships. Dr. Ignaas Jimidar’s contributions bridge fundamental colloid science and applied microengineering, advancing the development of next-generation materials for energy, sensing, and analytical technologies. His interdisciplinary innovations continue to redefine how particle assemblies and microscale systems can be designed for sustainable, high-performance applications.

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1. Sotthewes, K., Gardeniers, H. J. G. E., Desmet, G., & Jimidar, I. S. M. (2022). Triboelectric charging of particles, an ongoing matter: From the early onset of planet formation to assembling crystals. ACS Omega, 7(46), 41828–41839. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c05554

2. Jimidar, I. S. M., Kwiecinski, W., Roozendaal, G., Kooij, E. S., Gardeniers, H. J. G. E., & Desmet, G. (2023). Influence of wettability and geometry on contact electrification between nonionic insulators. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 15(35), 42004–42014. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c11010

3. Van Geite, W., Jimidar, I. S. M., Sotthewes, K., Gardeniers, H., & Desmet, G. (2022). Vacuum-driven assembly of electrostatically levitated microspheres on perforated surfaces. Materials & Design, 216, 110573. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110573

4. Jimidar, I. S. M., Sotthewes, K., Gardeniers, H., & Desmet, G. (2020). Spatial segregation of microspheres by rubbing-induced triboelectrification on patterned surfaces. Langmuir, 36(24), 6793–6800. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00959

5. Sotthewes, K., Roozendaal, G., Šutka, A., & Jimidar, I. S. M. (2024). Toward the assembly of 2D tunable crystal patterns of spherical colloids on a wafer-scale. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 16(9), 12007–12017. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c20483

Amel Boudjemaa | Nanomaterials for Energy | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Amel Boudjemaa | Nanomaterials for Energy | Women Researcher Award

Researcher, Center for Scientific and Technical Research in Physicochemical Analysis (CRAPC), Algeria

Dr. Amel Boudjemaa is a prolific Algerian researcher at the Centre de Recherche Scientifique et Technique en Analyses Physico-Chimiques (CRAPC), Bou Ismail, Algeria. Her scientific contributions lie primarily in photocatalysis, nanomaterials, surface chemistry, and environmental remediation. With a Scopus h-index of 20, 1,467 citations, and 90 peer-reviewed publications, her work has significantly influenced the fields of materials chemistry and sustainable environmental technologies. Her recent research focuses on the design and optimization of advanced nanostructured photocatalysts for water purification, pollutant degradation, and hydrogen generation under visible light. Notably, she has investigated heterojunction and doped oxide-based photocatalysts—such as Co₂SnO₄/Co₃O₄/SnO₂, ZnO–CuO–Al₂O₃, and Bi/Fe-doped aluminophosphates—demonstrating enhanced degradation efficiencies for pharmaceuticals and dyes like diclofenac, ibuprofen, and methyl orange. These studies integrate experimental synthesis, photochemical characterization, and mechanistic modeling to predict by-product toxicity and reaction kinetics, emphasizing both efficiency and environmental safety. Beyond photocatalysis, Dr. Amel Boudjemaa has explored hybrid and functional nanomaterials with applications in sensing, adsorption, and energy storage. Her works on platinum(IV)-carbon sphere hybrids and tin-based non-enzymatic sensors have expanded the potential of nanomaterials for electrochemical detection and clean energy technologies. Methodologically, her research combines advanced materials synthesis, surface modification, spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis, and computational prediction tools. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, environmental engineering, and green chemistry, contributing to cleaner production and pollution mitigation strategies. Overall, Dr. Amel Boudjemaa’s body of work demonstrates a consistent pursuit of innovative, sustainable solutions for environmental contaminants, positioning her among the leading North African researchers in applied photocatalysis and nanomaterial-based remediation.

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Boumaza, S., Boudjemaa, A., Bouguelia, A., Bouarab, R., & Trari, M. (2010). Visible light induced hydrogen evolution on new hetero-system ZnFe₂O₄/SrTiO₃. Applied Energy, 87(7), 2230–2236.

Boudjemaa, A., Boumaza, S., Trari, M., Bouarab, R., & Bouguelia, A. (2009). Physical and photo-electrochemical characterizations of α-Fe₂O₃: Application for hydrogen production. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 34(10), 4268–4274.

Chezeau, B., Boudriche, L., Vial, C., & Boudjemaa, A. (2020). Treatment of dairy wastewater by electrocoagulation process: Advantages of combined iron/aluminum electrodes. Separation Science and Technology, 55(14), 2510–2527.

Boumaza, S., Boudjemaa, A., Omeiri, S., Bouarab, R., Bouguelia, A., & Trari, M. (2010). Physical and photoelectrochemical characterizations of hematite α-Fe₂O₃: Application to photocatalytic oxygen evolution. Solar Energy, 84(4), 715–721.

Boudjemaa, A., Bouarab, R., Saadi, S., Bouguelia, A., & Trari, M. (2009). Photoelectrochemical H₂-generation over spinel FeCr₂O₄ in X²⁻ solutions (X²⁻ = S²⁻ and SO₃²⁻). Applied Energy, 86(7–8), 1080–1086.