Mr. Oluwaseun Duntoye | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Oluwaseun Duntoye | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Oluwaseun Duntoye | Seoul National University of Science and Technology | South Korea

Mr. Oluwaseun Duntoye is a power systems and AI-based control research engineer specializing in modeling, optimization, and intelligent control of modern energy networks. His research focuses on integrating renewable energy, energy storage systems, and electric vehicles with smart grids, HVDC, and power electronics. He develops AI-driven and hardware-efficient control strategies that enhance grid stability, resilience, and sustainability. With expertise in MATLAB and Python modeling, deep learning for energy forecasting, and PV-BESS control for voltage regulation, he bridges advanced computational methods with practical energy solutions, contributing to the development of next-generation power systems.


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Dr. Peng Du | Hydrogen Production and Storage from Petroleum | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Peng Du | Hydrogen Production and Storage from Petroleum | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Peng Du | Liaoning Academy of Materials | China

Dr. Peng Du is a distinguished materials scientist and senior engineer at the Liaoning Academy of Materials, specializing in advanced material characterization and mesoscale mechanical testing. He completed his postdoctoral research at Tsinghua University and earned a Ph.D. from City University of Hong Kong, publishing extensively and securing multiple patents. Peng Du has led major R&D projects, including lunar soil sample analysis for Chang’e missions, and has been recognized with numerous awards for scientific innovation and outstanding contributions. He serves on youth editorial boards for key materials science journals, participates in national talent programs, and is an active member of the Hong Kong Materials Research Society.


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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Faculty of Sciences of Sfax | Tunisia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with expertise in nonlinear analysis, variational methods, Hamiltonian systems, and the stability of mechanical systems. His research addresses eigenmodes, homoclinic orbits, nonlinear differential equations, and multifractal analysis. He has authored 16 scholarly documents, receiving 54 citations across 45 academic publications, with an h-index of 4, reflecting steady research impact. Alongside research, he has extensive teaching experience across faculties of science and applied institutes, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor, problem-solving, and mathematical foundations.

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Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Health, Safety, and Environment | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Health, Safety and Environment | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Shanghai Normal University | China

Prof. Dieqing Zhang is a leading researcher in environmental chemistry and atmospheric pollution control, with a strong focus on nitrogen oxide pollutant purification and resource utilization. Her work emphasizes the precise design of advanced catalysts and the clarification of pollutant conversion mechanisms, supporting both fundamental science and practical environmental solutions. Her research contributes directly to the development of self-purifying and intelligent urban systems aligned with the “Beautiful China” initiative. She has published over 60 high-impact SCI-indexed papers in top international journals, including Nature Communications, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials, and actively contributes to the environmental chemistry research community.

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Dr. Philippe Onguene Mvogo | Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Philippe Onguene Mvogo | Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Philippe Onguene Mvogo | The University of Ngaoundere | Cameroon

Dr. Philippe Onguene Mvogo is an academic and researcher in energy engineering with a strong background in energy systems, applied physics, and engineering sciences. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Energy and Processes, followed by a Ph.D. in Applied Physics and Engineering. His professional work focuses on applied energy education and advanced research in fire safety, combustion science, and low-temperature geothermal energy for bioclimatic comfort. His research approach integrates experimental investigation with numerical simulation and is supported by collaborations with regional laboratories and research groups. He has authored several scientific publications and maintains a growing citation and h-index record.

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Dr. Jinfa Zhang | Wellbore Stability and Control | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jinfa Zhang | Wellbore Stability and Control | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Jinfa Zhang | China University of Petroleum | China

Dr.Jinfa Zhang is a doctoral researcher in Petroleum Engineering at China University of Petroleum (Beijing), specializing in rock mechanics, geomechanics, and lost circulation control. With a strong academic background in reservoir stimulation and petroleum engineering, he has developed expertise in drilling engineering, enhanced oil recovery, and reservoir simulation. His research output is reflected in 71 total citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 3, demonstrating growing academic impact. Jinfa Zhang is proficient in advanced engineering software for fracturing design, numerical simulation, and data analysis, combining theoretical research with practical oilfield and geological training.

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Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra | Geothermal Energy from Oil & Gas Reservoirs | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra | Geothermal Energy from Oil & Gas Reservoirs | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra | University of Kiel | Germany

Dr. Hem Bahadur Motra is a distinguished researcher and academic in geomechanics, rock physics, and structural engineering. Currently, he serves as Head of the Geomechanics/Rock Mechanics Experimental Laboratory at Kiel University, Germany, while also working as a Research Associate, teaching and conducting advanced research. His work integrates multiscale and multipurpose approaches in rock physics and geomechanics. With 556 citations across 49 publications and an h-index of 14, Hem Bahadur Motra has made substantial contributions to experimental modeling, structural engineering, and geotechnical sciences, and continues to influence research and industry practices in energy, oil, and mining sectors globally.

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Mr. Richard Shumbusho | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Richard Shumbusho | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Academic Researcher Award

Mr. Richard Shumbusho | University of Rwanda | Rwanda

Mr. Richard SHUMBUSHO is a highly accomplished civil and geotechnical engineer with strong expertise in infrastructure, transport engineering, and ground improvement solutions. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Birmingham. His academic and research work focuses on expansive soils, sustainable stabilization techniques, and the application of geosynthetics in low-volume roads. With extensive consultancy and academic experience, he combines research-driven insight with practical engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

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The Use of Geogrids in Mitigating Pavement Defects on Roads Built over Expansive Soils – Rwanda Journal of Engineering, Science, Technology and Environment, 2021


Appraising the Impact of Rural Road Maintenance in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The Mitigation of Longitudinal Cracks on Low-Volume Road Pavements Built over Expansive Soils

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Mr. Markku Kinnunen | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Markku Kinnunen | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Markku Kinnunen | Aalto University | Finland

Mr. Markku Kinnunen is a senior expert in energy systems, electricity markets, and climate policy, combining engineering and economic expertise with long-term experience in public policy development. His work focuses on electricity distribution regulation, security of supply, incentive-based regulatory models, and climate governance. He has contributed to national and EU-level energy and climate policy through evidence-based analysis and regulatory design. His research has resulted in 5 scholarly documents, receiving 21 citations across 20 citing documents, with an h-index of 3, reflecting steady academic impact alongside practical policy influence.

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Dr. K.V. Yatish | Petroleum Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. K.V. Yatish | Petroleum Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. K.V. Yatish | Navkis College of Engineering | India

Dr. K.V. YATISH is a research professional specializing in biofuels, biodiesel production, and sustainable energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Biofuels with a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical chemistry and core sciences. His expertise includes optimization of biodiesel production parameters, non-edible oil utilization, nano metal oxide synthesis for fuel applications, and quality analysis of biofuels. With extensive experience in guiding undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research projects, he has actively contributed to funded research, technology development, and capacity-building programs. His work reflects a strong commitment to renewable energy innovation, applied research, and sustainable engineering solutions.

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