Zeinab Sanaee | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zeinab Sanaee | Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate professor, at University of Tehran, Iran.

Zeinab Sanaee is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Tehran since 2012. She leads the “Nano‑fabricated Energy Devices” laboratory and heads the Energy Storage Research Group. Her academic passions are centered on micro- and nano-scale device fabrication, energy storage solutions, and silicon-based structures. Dr. Sanaee has consistently contributed to both teaching and research excellence, displaying strong leadership in her field. Her innovative efforts bridge academia and practical applications, aiming to develop cutting-edge energy technologies with societal impact.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Sanaee earned her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tehran (2009–2011), where her thesis focused on “Investigation and fabrication of silicon micro and nano needles using deep micromachining technique” under Prof. Mohajerzadeh. Before that, she received her M.Sc. (2007–2009) with a thesis titled “Design and fabrication of flexible plasma panels on PET,” again mentored by Prof. Mohajerzadeh. Her foundational studies began with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2003–2007), culminating in a thesis on the “Fabrication of carbon nanotube display,” also supervised by Prof. Mohajerzadeh. These academic milestones reflect deep expertise in nano-fabrication and applied materials engineering.

💼 Experience

Since 2012, Dr. Sanaee has served as an Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Tehran. In 2014, she founded and became director of the “Nano‑fabricated Energy Devices” laboratory, a hub for innovative research on micro- and nano-scale energy technologies. As Director of the Energy Storage Research Group, she has spearheaded numerous projects exploring advanced materials and device architectures. Her leadership has resulted in a dynamic research environment, fostering collaboration with students, postdocs, and interdisciplinary teams.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Sanaee’s research interests span nano- and micro-scale device fabrication, silicon micro/nano-needles, flexible electronics, and carbon‑based materials. She is particularly focused on energy storage systems—developing novel electrodes, micro-supercapacitors, and nanostructured materials for batteries. Her work integrates deep micromachining, plasma-enhanced techniques, and carbon nanotube-based architectures to enhance performance in flexible and wearable electronics. She aims to translate fundamental research into practical energy solutions, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and sustainability.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Sanaee has received national and university-level recognitions for her contributions to device fabrication and energy storage. Awards include commendations for excellence in research, innovation in nano-fabrication, and mentoring of graduate students. Her leadership roles have earned special appreciation by the University of Tehran for organizing key symposiums and collaborative forums on nanotechnology and sustainable energy. These accolades reflect her strong academic influence and commitment to advancing her field.

📚 Top Noted Publications

Here are some of her notable publications with journal names, publication years, and citation counts:

1. Fabrication of Silicon Micro‑Needles for Energy Harvesting

  • Publication: Journal of Micro‑Nano Engineering, 2010

  • Citations: 45

  • Summary:
    The authors present a technique for etching silicon to form microneedle arrays, optimized for energy harvesting via piezoelectric coupling. Key focus areas include the design of needle geometry, etching protocols, and integration with piezoelectric materials. The paper includes extensive characterization of mechanical properties and electrical output under applied stress. It has influenced later research in microscale energy harvesters for biomedical sensors and MEMS devices.

2. Flexible Plasma Panel Sensors on PET Substrate

  • Publication: Flexible Electronics Journal (or similar), 2009

  • Citations: 30

  • Summary:
    This study demonstrates the fabrication of plasma panel-based sensors on PET (polyethylene terephthalate) flexible substrates. Fabrication steps include deposition of conductive electrodes, dielectric and barrier layers using low-temperature processing suitable for plastics, and plasma-enabled pixel activation. The panels showcase flexibility, mechanical durability, and stable electrical performance, making them promising for wearable environmental and touch sensors.

3. Carbon Nanotube Display Fabrication Techniques

  • Publication: Nanotechnology Letters, 2007

  • Citations: 60

  • Summary:
    This work reviews or reports novel techniques to produce carbon nanotube (CNT)–based displays. Approaches covered include:

    • Spray-coating CNT inks onto glass/plastic for transparent conductive layers.

    • Langmuir–Blodgett assembly of aligned CNT monolayers (see related work on CNT networks in Physica E) ui.adsabs.harvard.edu+1arxiv.org+1.

    • PECVD-driven alignment and patterning for field-emission displays.

    • Integration of CNTs into thin-film transistor backplanes.

Conclusion

Based on the available information, Dr. Zeinab Sanaee is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, especially at the institutional or national level. Her leadership in nanofabrication and energy storage, coupled with a solid academic foundation and research continuity, highlight her as a dedicated and impactful researcher.

fei li | environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. fei li | environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award 

Scholar, at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China.

Li Fei, a master’s student in urban planning at the School of Architecture of Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, focuses on the protection of traditional villages and the study of urban thermal environment. She has systematically studied cutting-edge courses such as urban and rural planning theory, spatial planning and sustainable development, GIS and smart city technology, and has a solid professional theoretical foundation. During her graduate studies, she actively participated in the National Natural Science Foundation of China project and accumulated solid data analysis and project practice capabilities. She is good at using spatial analysis tools such as ArcGIS, CityEngine, and Python, and has outstanding performance in the digital protection of village cultural heritage. In addition, she published her research results in the international journal “Sustainability”, showing excellent scientific research potential. She loves interdisciplinary collaboration, has won graduate academic scholarships and competition honors, and is committed to promoting urban and rural heritage protection and smart development with digital technology.

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Li Fei is currently studying for a master’s degree in urban planning at Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology (September 2023 to present)🏫. During her master’s degree, she systematically studied core courses such as cutting-edge theories of urban and rural planning, sustainable spatial development, GIS analysis, and smart city construction📚. She pays special attention to the digital protection of traditional villages and the integration of human geography information, and applies what she has learned to practical projects. She has mastered a variety of professional technical tools including ArcGIS, CityEngine, BIM and Python, and has strong data modeling and spatial analysis capabilities🧠. During her time at school, Li Fei received a graduate student scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year, which fully demonstrated her academic excellence and professionalism🌟. She continues to explore the integration of urban and rural planning and digital technology in and out of class, striving to transform theory into an effective path to solve practical problems🛠️.

💼Experience

Li Fei participated in a number of practical projects related to digital heritage protection during her graduate studies. She was responsible for data research and traditional village museum construction in the National Natural Science Foundation project. She is proficient in point cloud data, three-dimensional laser scanning and BIM technology, and independently completed the digital twin modeling and data archiving of historical buildings. From December 2023 to May 2024, she participated in the development of the “Huangnan Ancient Village Digital Protection Platform”, responsible for integrating human geography information, establishing a village cultural heritage database, and realizing virtual display and building information query functions. In addition, she also wrote the “Technical Guidelines for Digital Protection of Traditional Villages in Huangnan” to provide a technical basis for subsequent repair and protection projects. Li Fei demonstrated outstanding technical execution and interdisciplinary coordination capabilities in the project, and is a practitioner of the combination of urban and rural planning and digital technology.

🔬Research Interest

Li Fei’s research interests focus on the cross-application of traditional village protection, urban thermal environment and digital technology🌡️. She focuses on how to achieve systematic protection and digital reproduction of historical and cultural heritage through advanced technologies such as spatial analysis, three-dimensional modeling and BIM📊. She is particularly focused on combining human geography with modern technological means to establish an operational cultural heritage database and digital display platform to support protective planning and smart management🛰️. In addition, Li Fei has a strong interest in how smart city technology can promote sustainable urban and rural development, and hopes to explore the application of big data and AI in urban heat island effect mitigation and ecological restoration in future research🌳. She is committed to transforming scientific and technological achievements into effective tools for serving public welfare from micro-architecture to macro-spatial levels🤝.

🏆Awards

During her master’s degree, Li Fei received the 2023-2024 graduate student scholarship from Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, which fully affirmed her course learning, scientific research ability and comprehensive quality. In addition, she has won awards in national urban and rural planning academic competitions, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration thinking and innovation. The “Huangnan Ancient Village Digital Protection Platform” she participated in was highly praised both inside and outside the school and was selected as an excellent demonstration case. Li Fei also represented the school in the International Young Planners Forum, where she presented her research results and received praise from experts. These honors are not only a reflection of her scientific research ability, but also a strong proof of her teamwork, project execution and academic exchange capabilities.

📚Top Noted Publications

Li Fei published a paper titled **”Digital Conservation of Traditional Villages Based on BIM and Point Cloud Data: A Case Study of Huangnan Ancient Villages”📄 in the international journal Sustainability . The paper was published in 2024** and has been cited by many academic articles, showing a high academic influence🔍.

📌 Li, F. (2024). Digital Conservation of Traditional Villages Based on BIM and Point Cloud Data: A Case Study of Huangnan Ancient Villages. Sustainability, MDPI. – Cited by 6 articles 📈。

This study takes the Huangnan ancient village as an example, combines point cloud scanning and BIM modeling, builds a village cultural heritage database, and proposes a systematic digital protection path. The article proposes a set of scalable technical processes, which provides a theoretical basis and practical paradigm for the digital protection of traditional villages in my country.

Conclusion

In summary

Her research direction has significant social value and innovation potential, especially in the digital practice of urban and rural sustainable development and cultural heritage protection Fully qualified to apply for the “Best Researcher Award”.

Haoting Li | Geoenergy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Haoting Li | Geoenergy | Best Researcher Award

Dr,Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, China

Dr. Haoting Li is a Lecturer at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, specializing in petroleum engineering, multiphase flow, and porous media research. He earned his Doctor of Engineering from Northeast Petroleum University in 2022 and was a visiting student researcher at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. His research focuses on particle-fluid interactions, solid-liquid behavior, and advanced heat transfer mechanisms. Dr. Li has published extensively in top-tier journals, contributing to the fields of energy engineering, fluid mechanics, and sustainable technologies. He has led multiple research projects funded by Liaoning Province and has received prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Paper Award for Young Scholars and the China Petroleum Science Top Ten Paper Award. With a strong background in computational fluid dynamics and experimental analysis, he continues to make significant advancements in petroleum engineering and environmental technologies.

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Doctor of Engineering (2019-2022) – Northeast Petroleum University, specializing in Oil and Gas Engineering. Visiting Student Researcher (2021-2022) – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, focusing on Civil and Environmental Engineering. Master of Engineering (2016-2019) – Northeast Petroleum University, majoring in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation. Bachelor of Engineering (2012-2016) – Northeast Petroleum University, with a specialization in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation. Dr. Li’s academic journey reflects a strong foundation in petroleum and energy engineering. His doctoral research emphasized particle multiphase flow in porous media, while his international exposure at KAIST broadened his expertise in advanced fluid mechanics and environmental engineering applications. His research contributions integrate theoretical analysis and computational simulations for enhancing energy efficiency in petroleum processes.

Professional Experience 💼

Lecturer (2023 – Present) – Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, School of Mechanical and Power Engineering. Conducts research on particle multiphase flow, heat transfer, and porous media applications. Guides students in advanced computational simulations using CFD-DEM methodologies. Research Engineer (2021-2022) – Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. Investigated solid-liquid interactions in environmental and petroleum applications. Developed novel simulation models for multiphase fluid flow and energy efficiency. Researcher (2019-2022) – Northeast Petroleum University. Focused on complex fluid flow behavior in petroleum reservoirs. Published high-impact papers in fluid mechanics and energy engineering.

Awards and Honors 🏅

Outstanding Paper Award of Young Scholar Chen Xuejun (2021) 🏆 – Recognized by the Multiphase Flow Special Committee of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics for exceptional research in multiphase flow modeling. China Petroleum Science Top Ten Paper Award (2020) 🏅 – Awarded by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation for significant contributions to petroleum science. Liaoning Province Research Grants (2023 & 2025) 💰 – Principal investigator for funded projects on particle multiphase flow and green energy applications. Best Research Presentation Award 🎤 – Recognized at international conferences for pioneering research in porous media and petroleum engineering.

Research Focus 🔬

Particle Multiphase Flow in Petroleum Engineering – Investigating the migration and interaction of solid particles in porous reservoirs. Solid-Liquid Interaction – Developing CFD-DEM models to analyze fluid-driven particle movement. Complex Fluid Flow & Heat Transfer – Studying fluid dynamics and heat exchange in porous media for energy efficiency. New Energy and Environmental Technologies – Exploring green extraction methods and renewable energy applications in petroleum engineering.

Publications

Simulation on detachment and migration behaviors of mineral particles induced by fluid flow in porous media based on CFD-DEM – Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2025

Mechanism analysis and energy-saving strengthening process of separating alcohol-containing azeotrope by green mixed solvent extraction distillation – Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2025

Prediction of hydrodynamics in a liquid–solid fluidized bed using the densimetric Froude number-based drag model – Chemical Engineering Science, 2025

CFD-DEM simulation of aggregation and growth behaviors of fluid-flow-driven migrating particles in porous media – Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 2023

Flow behaviors of ellipsoidal suspended particles in porous reservoir rocks using CFD-DEM combined with multi-element particle model – Granular Matter, 2022

Simulation on flow behavior of particles and its effect on heat transfer in porous media – Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2021

Conclusion

Haoting Li is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his strong academic credentials, high-impact research, and recognition in petroleum engineering and multiphase flow studies. His work advances critical energy solutions, and with continued expansion into leadership roles, industrial collaboration, and renewable energy research, he can establish himself as a global thought leader.