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.

Abebe Mola Bogale | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abebe Mola Bogale | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Ministry of Innovation and Technology | Ethiopia

Dr. Abebe Mola Bogale is a researcher, educator, and policy strategist with strong expertise in nanostructured renewable energy materials, energy storage, and innovation management. He holds a B.Sc. in Manufacturing Technology from Menschen für Menschen Agro Technical and Technology in Ethiopia, an M.Sc. in Mechanical System Design from Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan, a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Nanomaterials from Pusan National University in South Korea, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Zhejiang Wanli University in China. Currently, he serves as Executive of Policy and Strategic Research Analyses at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology. Previously, he worked as a full-time teacher and researcher in China, a Graduate Teaching Assistant in South Korea, and a Technology Transfer Expert in Ethiopia. His research spans supercapacitors, batteries, electrochemistry, MOFs, catalysts, ergonomics, workplace safety, and sustainable development. He has published extensively in leading journals, including the Journal of Energy Storage and Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, with widely cited contributions in energy storage materials. With more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Bogale combines academic excellence with leadership, teamwork, and policy expertise, advancing both scientific innovation and sustainable technological development.

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Featured Publications

  • Kim, H. J., Naresh, B., Cho, I. H., Bak, J. S., Hira, S. A., Reddy, P. S., Krishna, T. N. V., Kumar, K. D., Bogale, A. M., & Kumar, Y. A. (2021). An advanced nano-sticks & flake-type architecture of manganese-cobalt oxide as an effective electrode material for supercapacitor applications.

  • Mola, B. A., Mani, G., Sambasivam, S., Pallavolu, M. R., Ghfar, A. A., & Noh, Y. (2021). Crafting nanoflower-built MnCo₂S₄ anchored to Ni foam as a prominent energy conversion and energy storage electrode for high-performance supercapacitor applications.

  • Mola, B. A., Pallavolu, M. R., Al-Asbahi, B. A., Noh, Y., Jilcha, S. K., & Kumar, Y. A. (2022). Design and construction of hierarchical MnFe₂Ce₄@MnNiCe₄ nanosheets on Ni foam as an advanced electrode for battery-type supercapacitor applications.

  • Mola, B. A., Mani, G., Pallavolu, M. R., Reddy, N. R., Alsaiari, N. S., Alzahrani, F. M., & Noh, Y. (2021). Ni foam conductive substrate supported interwoven ZnCo₂S₄ nanowires with highly enhanced performances for supercapacitors.

  • Abebe, B., & Hasegawa, H. (2018). Application of Ethiopian garment industry: Improvement of workplace productivity through ergonomics management system.

  • Bogale, A. M., Ramachandran, T., Suk, M. E., Badassa, B. B., Solomon, M. M., He, J., & Noh, Y. (2025). Boosted charge storage in symmetric supercapacitors using Zn-Co/MgCo₂O₄ hybrid nanosheets.

  • Bogale, A. M., Ramachandran, T., Tufa, L. T., Badassa, B. B., Suk, M. E., Pitcheri, R., & Noh, Y. (2025). Structurally engineered MoS₂@CuCo₂O₄ with palm-leaf morphology for button-type supercapacitor applications.

  • Bogale, A. M., Tufa, L. T., Suk, M. E., Rosaiah, P., Lee, J., Jilcha, K., Tiky, A. Y., & Noh, Y. (2025). Synergistic effects in MoS₂@CuCo₂O₄ nanocomposites: Enhancing electrochemical performance for supercapacitor applications.