Ersan Harputlu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersan Harputlu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Tarsus University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersan Harputlu is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at Tarsus University, Faculty of Engineering, with expertise in nanotechnology, advanced materials, and energy systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials from Mersin University in 2015, focusing on graphene-based electrodes for artificial photosynthesis. In addition, he holds master’s degrees in Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, exploring macrocyclic structures for potential cancer therapies, and in Physics, where he studied molecular wires for supramolecular electronics and artificial photosynthesis. Beginning his academic career as a research assistant at Mersin University (2013–2019), he later joined Tarsus University as an assistant professor in 2019 and advanced to associate professorship in 2022. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and application of innovative materials—including graphene-based and boron-containing compounds—for energy storage, supercapacitors, dye-sensitized solar cells, and bioinspired solar fuel devices. Dr. Harputlu has led multiple national and international projects, including TUBITAK-supported initiatives on 3D metal sulfides for advanced supercapacitors and graphene-based electrodes for solar energy conversion. He has supervised numerous graduate and doctoral students, guiding research on anti-reflective photovoltaic materials, novel electrode architectures, and sustainable energy solutions. With over 50 publications in high-impact journals such as Journal of Power Sources, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, and Chemistry of Materials, his work spans electrochemical sensors, photocatalysis, photothermal and photodynamic therapies, and nanoarchitectonics for energy applications. Dr. Harputlu has received significant recognition, with a total of 1,411 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 32, reflecting the impact of his research. He regularly presents at international conferences, highlighting innovations in graphene-based biohybrid electrodes, carbon dot supercapacitors, and artificial photosynthesis systems. His research integrates fundamental science with applied technology, emphasizing renewable energy, advanced nanomaterials, and biomedical applications. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and cutting-edge research, Dr. Harputlu continues to make significant contributions to the fields of nanotechnology, sustainable energy, and functional materials.

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Featured Publications

  • Genc, R., Alas, M. O., Harputlu, E., Repp, S., Kremer, N., Castellano, M., & Colak, S. G. (2017). High-capacitance hybrid supercapacitor based on multi-colored fluorescent carbon-dots. Scientific Reports, 7(1), 11222.

  • Repp, S., Harputlu, E., Gurgen, S., Castellano, M., Kremer, N., Pompe, N., … (2018). Synergetic effects of Fe³⁺ doped spinel Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ nanoparticles on reduced graphene oxide for high surface electrode hybrid supercapacitors. Nanoscale, 10(4), 1877–1884.

  • Ocakoglu, K., Krupnik, T., van den Bosch, B., Harputlu, E., Gullo, M. P., … (2014). Photosystem I-based biophotovoltaics on nanostructured hematite. Advanced Functional Materials, 24(47), 7467–7477.

  • Unal, B. O., Bilici, Z., Ugur, N., Isik, Z., Harputlu, E., Dizge, N., & Ocakoglu, K. (2019). Adsorption and Fenton oxidation of azo dyes by magnetite nanoparticles deposited on a glass substrate. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 32, 100897.

  • Genc, E., Yüzer, A. C., Yanalak, G., Harputlu, E., Aslan, E., Ocakoglu, K., & Ince, M. (2020). The effect of central metal in phthalocyanine for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution via artificial photosynthesis. Renewable Energy, 162, 1340–1346.

Sakthipriya Balu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sakthipriya Balu | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Sakthipriya Balu at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, India

Dr. Sakthirpiya Balu is an Associate Professor at Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering and Technology (ADCET), Maharashtra, specializing in green hydrogen production, solid-state hydrogen storage, and their applications in aerospace and mechanical engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, focusing on nanostructured catalysts for alkaline water electrolysis. Dr. Balu brings a blend of academic excellence and practical expertise, with previous research roles at NTUST and industry experience at CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). Her core competencies include material synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and advanced catalysis. A recipient of the NTUST full scholarship, she is committed to fostering innovation and sustainable energy solutions through teaching, research, and global collaboration.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Sakthipriya Balu

Dr. Sakthipriya Balu exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding researcher and is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. With a strong academic foundation in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, she has advanced her research expertise in hydrogen energy systems, specifically focusing on green hydrogen production and solid-state hydrogen storage—critical technologies for sustainable energy and aerospace innovation.

🎓 Education

  • 🧪 Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
    National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Thesis: Tailoring Inorganic Nanostructured Catalysts for Alkaline Water Electrolysis (2019–2024)

  • 🛩️ M.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
    Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, Anna University (2017–2019)

  • ✈️ B.E. in Aeronautical Engineering
    Srinivasan Engineering College, Anna University (2013–2017)

👩‍🏫 Work Experience

  • 🧑‍🏫 Associate Professor
    ADCET, Ashta, Maharashtra (Aug 2024–Present)
    • Achieved ~90% student success rate
    • Teaching & exploring green hydrogen and solid-state hydrogen storage applications in aerospace

  • 🔬 Research Assistant
    National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (2019–2024)
    • Mentored master’s and Ph.D. students in hydrogen-related research

  • 🏭 Research Intern (Aerospace)
    National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL–CSIR) (2018–2019)
    • Used CAD, OpenVSP & MATLAB for aircraft design optimization and fuel efficiency improvement

🔬 Research Expertise & Interests

  • 💧 Green Hydrogen Production & Storage

  • 🔩 Catalytic Water Splitting

  • 🧪 Nanocomposite Synthesis & Characterization

  • ⚙️ Control Systems, Phase Transformation, and Material Science

  • 🚀 Aerospace Applications of Hydrogen Technology

🧫 Analytical & Lab Skills

  • 🧲 XRD, Raman Spectroscopy, FE-SEM

  • 🔥 TGA/DSC, High-Temp Furnace

  • 🧤 Glovebox Handling, Sievert Apparatus

  • 🧪 Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials

💻 Software Proficiency

  • 📊 Origin, DIFFRAC.EVA, AutoLAB-NOVA

  • 🎨 Adobe Suite (Illustrations)

  • 🧮 Microsoft Office & Google Suite

  • 🧑‍💻 MATLAB, OpenVSP

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 🎓 Full Research Scholarship Recipient, NTUST (2019–2024)

  • 🧪 Designed & tested efficient nanocatalysts for HER/OER with low overpotential

  • 🧠 Mentored early-stage researchers in hydrogen technologies

  • 📈 Contributed to high-quality scientific publications and conference proceedings

  • 💡 Advocated green hydrogen for sustainable aerospace applications

📚Publication Top Notes

Surface engineering of reduced graphene oxide onto the nanoforest-like nickel selenide as a high performance electrocatalyst for OER and HER

Cited : 27

Improved Oxygen Redox Activity by High-Valent Fe and Co3+ Sites in the Perovskite LaNi1–xFe0.5xCo0.5xO3

Cited : 23

Construction of Fe-substituted CoZn layered double hydroxide as an efficient electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction

Cited : 4