Durga Ghosh | energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Durga Ghosh | energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. North Carolina State University, United States

Durga Prasad Ghosh is a postdoctoral scholar specializing in mechanical engineering, currently at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, and an M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering from Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Ghosh has extensive research experience, having worked on projects related to thermal energy storage, water desalination, and evaporator design. He has taught courses at Oregon State University and Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats. His notable achievements include securing research funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and being a semi-finalist in the American-Made Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize.

 

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Education🎓

Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, India
June 2015 – October 2019CGPA: 8.25/10🎓 M.Tech., Thermal Engineering
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India
June 2012 – June 2014CGPA: 9.15/10 (Highest in the department)🎓 B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering
Gandhi Institute of Engineering Technology, India
August 2007 – July 2011CGPA: 7.42/10

Awards and Achievements 🏆

2021: Selected as one of the semifinalists in “The American-Made Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize” and gained funding of $40,000. 018: Secured 1st position in “My Research in Three Minutes” competition on 7th Research Scholar’s Day, IIT Patna, 2018. 2014: Received Vice Chancellor Silver Medal for securing the highest mark in Thermal Engineering during M.Tech. 2004: Won a GOLD medal at All Orissa Geography Talent Test, 2004.
2003: Secured an All India rank of 323 in the 3rd National Science Olympiad, 2003.

Leadership and Service🔧

2019 – 2023: Led a team of Postdocs, graduate, and undergraduate students across four universities to successfully complete a multi-million dollar DOE project. 🔧 2019: Volunteered in organizing the 8th Research Scholar’s Day, IIT Patna, 2019. 2017: Volunteered in organizing the 6th Research Scholar’s Day, IIT Patna, 2017. 2013: Volunteered in organizing the 1st KIIT International Symposium on Advances in Automotive Technology (KIIT SAAT), 2013.  2008 – 2009: Served as an Office Bearer of the Mechanical Engineering Student Association (MESA), GIET, Gunupur, India.

Professional Experience

🛠️ Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical Engineering
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
April 2023 – PresentLeading the design, fabrication, and experimentation of nature-inspired variable capacity evaporators for low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants.Enhancing condensation via optimized gradient wick structures.🛠️ Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
April 2023 – April 2024Led projects on thermal energy storage, supervising 2 graduates and 3 undergraduates.Studied hydration kinetics of salt hydrates in a through-flow reactor for thermochemical energy storage.Analyzed data to establish trade-offs between specific power and specific energy.Utilized CAD software SolidWorks for 3D modeling and performed thermal simulation using COMSOL.🛠️ Instructor of Record, Energy System Engineering
Oregon State University, Bend, OR, USA
January 2023 – March 2023Taught Heat Transfer (ME332) for the winter term.Developed course content and conducted review sessions.Managed course materials and assignments on CANVAS.🛠️ Postdoctoral Scholar, Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University, Bend, OR, USA
December 2019 – April 2023Led a team working on a novel Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) humidification-dehumidification water desalination system.Managed contractual milestones for multimillion-dollar US DOE awards.Conducted independent research and supervised PhD, graduate, and undergraduate students.🛠️ Project Fellow, Mechanical Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, India
December 2014 – October 2019Designed and fabricated experimental setups for flow boiling in nanostructured microchannels.Performed Fast Fourier Transform Analysis in MATLAB.🛠️ Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Bhubaneswar, India
July 2014 – November 2014Taught undergraduate courses on Basic Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.Developed course content and conducted review sessions.

✍️Publications Top Note :

Abstract: Anti-fouling Rotating Polymer-Based Heat Exchanger for Zero Liquid Discharge Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination

Authors: Ghosh, D.P., Hassan, M., Dennis, S.J., Elhashimi-Khalifa, M.A., Abbasi, B. Journal: Water Research, 2024, 258, 121749

Fouling Mechanism in Airblast Atomizers and Its Suppression for Water Desalination

Authors: Sharma, D., Ghosh, D.P., Dennis, S.J., Abbasi, B.

Journal: Water Research, 2022, 221, 118726

Development of an Anti-Clogging Perforated Plate Atomizer for a Zero Liquid Discharge Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination System

Authors: Sharma, D., Ghosh, D.P., Rote, J.N., Zhang, X., Abbasi, B.

Journal: Desalination, 2021, 515, 115195

Mitigation of Transient Fluctuations During Flow Boiling in Microchannels via Adaptive Vapor Venting

Authors: Ghosh, D.P., Sharma, D., Abbasi, B.

Journal: IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology, 2021, 11(10), pp. 1645–1654

An Ingenious Fluidic Capacitor for Complete Suppression of Thermal Fluctuations in Two-Phase Microchannel Heat Sinks

Authors: Ghosh, D.P., Sharma, D., Kumar, A., Saha, S.K., Raj, R.

Journal: International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, 2020, 110, 104347

Facile Fabrication of Nanostructured Microchannels for Flow Boiling Heat Transfer Enhancement

Authors: Ghosh, D.P., Sharma, D., Mohanty, D., Saha, S.K., Raj, R.

Journal: Heat Transfer Engineering, 2019, 40(7), pp. 537–548

Thermohydraulic Characterization of Flow Boiling in a Nanostructured Microchannel Heat Sink with Vapor Venting Manifold

Authors: Sharma, D., Ghosh, D.P., Saha, S.K., Raj, R.

Journal: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2019, 130, pp. 1249–1259

Mohammadjavad Shabanpoursheshpoli | intelligent metamaterial | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammadjavad Shabanpoursheshpoli | intelligent metamaterial | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Aalto University, Finland

Mohammadjavad Shabanpoursheshpoli is a dedicated Marie Curie Early-stage researcher and PhD candidate specializing in applied electromagnetics and telecommunications, with a focus on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) for 5G and 6G wireless networks. He has published over 10 journal papers and received several prestigious awards, including the 2023 Nokia Foundation scholarship for outstanding research in RIS-based 6G networks. He was an invited speaker at Metamaterials 2023 and named the best-performing research fellow of the Meta wireless project in 2022. He holds a PhD from Aalto University and has earned full scholarships and top academic rankings throughout his education.

 

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🎓 Education

Ph.D.Aalto University, Espoo, Finland5/5 (passed all 40 credits)M.Sc.Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran16.65/20B.Sc.Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran

📜 Honours & Awards

🎓 Motivated and Accomplished Researcher

Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher (PhD candidate) specializing in applied electromagnetics and telecommunication, focusing on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 5G and 6G wireless networks.

Committed to advancing telecommunication technology through a combination of rigorous theory and practical expertise, resulting in 10+ published journal papers recognized within the academic community.

🏅 2023 Nokia Foundation Scholarship

Recognized for outstanding research contributions in the field of RIS-based 6G wireless networks.

🎤 Invited Speaker

Accepted as an invited speaker for the 17th International Congress on Artificial Materials for Novel Wave Phenomena (Metamaterials 2023) in Greece.

🌟 Best-Performing Research Fellow

Selected as the “2022 best-performing research fellow of the Meta Wireless Project” in Gaeta, Italy (14 Nov. 2022).

🎓 Full Scholarships

Received a full scholarship from H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITNs) under grant agreement NO 956256.

Awarded a full scholarship from Noshirvani Institute of Technology & Iran University of Science and Technology (tuition waiver).

📚 Top-Cited Paper

Awarded a top-cited paper 2020-2021 in Annalen der Physik by Wiley.

📈 Academic Achievements

Ranked 3rd GPA among the graduating class in the master’s program at Iran University of Science and Technology.Ranked within the top 0.05% in the Iranian university entrance exam for a master’s degree in electrical engineering (2016).Ranked within the top 0.1% in the Iranian university entrance exam for a bachelor’s degree (2012).

✍️Publications Top Note :

“Ultrafast reprogrammable multifunctional vanadium-dioxide-assisted metasurface for dynamic THz wavefront engineering”

(Scientific Reports, 2020) – Cited 103 times.

“Deep neural network-based automatic metasurface design with a wide frequency range”

(Scientific Reports, 2021) – Cited 72 times.

“Asymmetric spatial power dividers using phase–amplitude metasurfaces driven by Huygens principle”

(ACS Omega, 2019) – Cited 66 times.

“Programmable anisotropic digital metasurface for independent manipulation of dual-polarized THz waves based on a voltage-controlled phase transition of VO₂ microwires”

(Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2020) – Cited 63 times.

“Reconfigurable honeycomb metamaterial absorber having incident angular stability”

(Scientific Reports, 2020) – Cited 44 times.

“A deep learning approach for inverse design of the metasurface for dual-polarized waves”

(Applied Physics A, 2021) – Cited 36 times.

“Real-time multi-functional near-infrared wave manipulation with a 3-bit liquid crystal-based coding metasurface”

(Optics Express, 2021) – Cited 30 times.

“Full Manipulation of the Power Intensity Pattern in a Large Space-Time Digital Metasurface: From Arbitrary Multibeam Generation to Harmonic Beam Steering Scheme”

(Annalen der Physik, 2020) – Cited 23 times.

“Implementation of conformal digital metasurfaces for THz polarimetric sensing”

(OSA Continuum, 2021) – Cited 22 times.

“Highly sensitive quarter-mode spoof localized plasmonic resonator for dual-detection RF microfluidic chemical sensor”

(Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2020) – Cited 18 times.

Dr. Mariyam Sattar | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mariyam Sattar | Solid Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mariyam Sattar, nstitute of Space Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Mariyam Sattar 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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Computational Analysis of Multi-Fuel Micro-Gas Turbine Annular Combustion Chamber

Authors: AA Sher, N Ahmad, M Sattar, P Phelan, A Lin

Journal: Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

Year: 2024

Details: This paper presents a computational analysis focused on the performance and efficiency of an annular combustion chamber designed for multi-fuel micro-gas turbines.

Characterization and Toxicology of Microplastics in Soils, Water and Air

Authors: T Mehmood, L Peng, M Ejaz, M Shaz, MA Hassan, M Sattar, S Bibi

Book: Microplastic Occurrence, Fate, Impact, and Remediation

Year: 2023

Pages: 23-63

Details: The study explores the presence and toxicological effects of microplastics across various environmental mediums including soil, water, and air.

Thermal Management of Microelectronic Devices Using Nanofluid with Metal Foam Heat Sink

Authors: MT Tahir, S Anwar, N Ahmad, M Sattar, UW Qazi, U Ghafoor, MR Bhutta

Journal: Micromachines

Volume: 14, Issue 7, Article 1475

Year: 2023

Details: This research investigates the efficacy of nanofluid and metal foam heat sinks in improving the thermal management of microelectronic devices.

Solar Array Drive Assembly Disturbance Modeling, Jitter Analysis and Validation Tests for Precision Space-Based Operations

Authors: M Sattar, M Alzaid, NUR Junejo, RA Malik, M Tanveer, M Latif

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies

Volume: 11, Issue 5, Pages 2069-2080

Year: 2023

Details: The paper focuses on the disturbance modeling and jitter analysis for solar array drive assemblies, aiming to enhance the precision of space-based operations.

Effect of Various Dusts and Humidity on the Performance of Renewable Energy Modules

Authors: AA Sher, N Ahmad, M Sattar, U Ghafoor, UH Shah

Journal: Energies

Volume: 16, Issue 13, Article 4857

Year: 2023

Details: This study evaluates how different types of dust and varying humidity levels affect the efficiency and performance of renewable energy modules.

A Survey on Physical Layer Techniques and Challenges in Underwater Communication Systems

Authors: NUR Junejo, M Sattar, S Adnan, H Sun, ABM Adam, A Hassan, H Esmaiel

Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

Volume: 11, Issue 4, Article 885

Year: 2023

Details: This paper surveys the physical layer techniques and identifies key challenges in underwater communication systems, providing insights into current solutions and future research directions.

Cell Alternation Algorithm for Simulating Bubble Growth in Boiling Flows through Volume of Fluid (VOF) Method in Fluent

Authors: ZA Khan, N Ahmad, M Sattar, MA Haq, I Khan, AH Ganie

Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal

Volume: 61, Issue 12, Pages 13051-13066

Year: 2022

Details: The paper presents a cell alternation algorithm to simulate bubble growth in boiling flows using the VOF method in Fluent, contributing to the understanding of phase change processes.

An Innovative Thermal Protective Clothing System for Firefighters

Authors: G Santos, F Marques, J Ribeiro, A Fonseca, JM Miranda, J Campos, …

Conference: 14th Joint International Conference Clotech2022

Year: 2022

Details: This study introduces a novel thermal protective clothing system designed to enhance the safety and comfort of firefighters during extreme thermal conditions.

Performance Analysis and Optimization of a Cooling System for Hybrid Solar Panels Based on Climatic Conditions of Islamabad, Pakistan

Authors: M Sattar, A Rehman, N Ahmad, AS Mohammad, AA Al Ahmadi, N Ullah

Journal: Energies

Volume: 15, Issue 17, Article 6278

Year: 2022

Details: The research focuses on optimizing a cooling system for hybrid solar panels tailored to the climatic conditions of Islamabad, improving their efficiency and lifespan.

Sea Experimental for Compressive Sensing-Based Sparse Channel Estimation of Underwater Acoustic TDS-OFDM System

Authors: NUR Junejo, H Esmaiel, M Sattar, H Sun, MA Khalil, I Ullah

Journal: Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing

Year: 2022

Details: This paper describes experimental results on sparse channel estimation for underwater acoustic communication systems using compressive sensing and TDS-OFDM techniques.

Inter-Organizational Cloud Computing and Robust Scalability in Current Scenario and Beyond

Authors: A Khan, A Junejo, M Naeem, M Sattar, AH Malik

Journal: Automatic Control and Computer Sciences

Volume: 56, Issue 1, Pages 26-37

Year: 2022

Details: The study examines the scalability and robustness of inter-organizational cloud computing, considering current and future technological scenarios.

Highly Stretchable Durable Electro-Thermal Conductive Yarns Made by Deposition of Carbon Nanotubes

Authors: A Ali, M Sattar, T Riaz, BA Khan, M Awais, J Militky, MT Noman

Journal: The Journal of the Textile Institute

Volume: 113, Issue 1, Pages 80-89

Year: 2022

Details: This research presents the development of highly stretchable and durable electro-thermal conductive yarns through the deposition of carbon nanotubes, with applications in smart textiles.

Generalized Contraction Theorems Approach to Fuzzy Differential Equations in Fuzzy Metric Spaces

Authors: I Shamas, SU Rehman, T Abdeljawad, M Sattar, SU Khan, N Mlaiki

Journal: AIMS Math

Volume: 7, Pages 11243-11275

Year: 2022

Details: The paper proposes generalized contraction theorems for solving fuzzy differential equations in fuzzy metric spaces, contributing to the field of fuzzy mathematics.

Detrital Zircon Provenance of the Cenozoic Sequence, Kotli, Northwestern Himalaya, Pakistan; Implications for India–Asia Collision

Authors: M Awais, M Qasim, JI Tanoli, L Ding, M Sattar, MS Baig, S Pervaiz

Journal: Minerals

Volume: 11, Issue 12, Article 1399

Year: 2021

Details: This geological study investigates the provenance of detrital zircon in the Cenozoic sequence of Kotli, offering insights into the India-Asia collision and its tectonic implications.

Integrated Provenance and Tectonic Implications of the Cretaceous–Palaeocene Clastic Sequence, Changla Gali, Lesser Himalaya, Pakistan

Authors: M Qasim, J Ahmad, L Ding, JI Tanoli, M Sattar, QU Rehman, M Awais, …

Journal: Geological Journal

Volume: 56, Issue 9, Pages 4747-4759

Year: 2021

Details: The study integrates provenance and tectonic analysis of the Cretaceous-Palaeocene clastic sequence in Changla Gali, enhancing the understanding of the region’s geological history.

Single-Step Green Synthesis of Highly Concentrated and Stable Colloidal Dispersion of Core-Shell Silver Nanoparticles and Their Antimicrobial and Ultra-High Catalytic Properties

Authors: A Ali, M Sattar, F Hussain, MHK Tareen, J Militky, MT Noman

Journal: Nanomaterials

Volume: 11, Issue 4, Article 1007

Year: 2021

Details: This research demonstrates a green synthesis method for producing core-shell silver nanoparticles with remarkable antimicrobial and catalytic properties.

Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Mechanical Behavior of Kevlar/Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites

Authors: M Nabeel, MA Nasir, M Sattar, RA Malik, M Alzaid, MS Butt, M Saleem, …

Journal: Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology

Volume: 34, Pages 4613-4619

Year: 2020

Details: The paper evaluates the mechanical behavior of Kevlar/glass fiber reinforced epoxy