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

– SARAF / IRF / PIARC Regional Conference for Africa, 2018


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

– IRF / SARF / PIARC Regional Conference for Africa, 2018 

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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Mr. Yi Tu | Petroleum Geology | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Yi Tu | Petroleum Geology | Best Academic Researcher Award

Mr. Yi Tu | CNOOC China co., LTD Shenzhen branch | China

Mr. Yi Tu is a senior engineer recognized with multiple honorary titles for outstanding contributions to offshore oilfield development and technological innovation. His work has played a key role in advancing complex thin-layer oilfield development through a systematic technology framework covering microstructure evaluation, thin-layer distribution, horizontal well length design, and thin interbedded productivity assessment. He has also contributed significantly to reef limestone oilfield development research. His scholarly output includes 11 publications with 66 citations and an h-index of 4, reflecting stable academic impact and industry relevance.

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Dr. Quoc Thang Nguyen | Sustainable Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Quoc Thang Nguyen | Sustainable Catalysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Quoc Thang Nguyen | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Nguyen Quoc Thang is a materials scientist specializing in advanced catalysis for sustainable energy and environmental applications. His research focuses on photo-, electro-, and thermo-catalysis, surface engineering, and structure–activity relationships in functional materials. He has strong expertise in single-atom and bimetallic catalysts for CO₂ reduction and oxidation reactions, supported by extensive use of in-situ and operando spectroscopic techniques. His scholarly impact includes 610 citations across 572 citing documents, with 16 published documents and an h-index of 12, reflecting consistent contributions to high-impact catalysis and materials research.

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Ms. Chunna Feng | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Chunna Feng | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chunna Feng | Yunnan Northern Optoelectronic Instruments Co., Ltd | China

Ms. Chunna Feng is a dedicated researcher specializing in laser and optoelectronic technologies. He has contributed significantly to the development of high-power narrow-linewidth lasers, including all-fiber deep-red lasers delivering up to 4 W at 717 nm. His work encompasses the design of beam shaping and temperature control systems, as well as the development of blue and green semiconductor lasers using diffraction and fiber Bragg grating techniques. In addition, he has explored large aperture liquid crystal lens preparation and performance characterization. His research has led to publications in prestigious journals like Journal of Lightwave Technology and Photonics Research, with 21 citations by 19 documents, 3 documents, and an h-index of 2.

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah | Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah | Drilling Fluids and Hydraulics | Best Innovation Award

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah | National Company for Mechanical Systems | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr Muhammad Atiqullah is a distinguished chemical engineer, researcher, and scientific advisor with deep expertise in polymer science, composite materials, and advanced chemical engineering. He has served as Ex-Professor at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) and held senior research leadership roles in petroleum refining and advanced chemicals. As the lead inventor of six US patents, he has made notable contributions to defense polymer composites, polyolefin catalysts, and materials engineering. His academic impact includes more than 50 high-quality journal publications, over 1,000 citations, and active roles as an editor, evaluator, reviewer, and international research collaborator.

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Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie | Machine Learning for Reservoir Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie | Machine Learning for Reservoir Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie | University of Gondar | Ethiopia

Mr. Mehabaw Fikrie Yehuala is a physics professional with strong academic excellence and practical teaching experience. He holds a BSc in Physics, a PGDT in Teaching, and an MSc in Statistical and Computational Physics, all earned with outstanding results. His academic background is complemented by professional experience as a high school physics teacher and as a Chief Academic Technical Assistant at the University of Gondar. He has received multiple recognitions for academic achievement and contributions to physics laboratory education. His technical skills include Python, Fortran, LaTeX, and scientific graphics tools.

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Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Coalbed Methane Engineering | Best Industrial Research Award

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Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Coalbed Methane Engineering | Best Industrial Research Award

Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Universidad Técnica de Ambato | Ecuador

Prof Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila focuses his research vision on sustainable energy transition and industrial decarbonization, drawing on his strong background in petroleum engineering and global energy supply systems. His work emphasizes the development of integrated economic, risk, and policy frameworks for the large-scale deployment of hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Through a risk-based and systems engineering approach, he addresses technological feasibility, safety considerations, and policy uncertainty in industrial and residential energy supply sectors. He is actively seeking a PhD opportunity to advance research that supports resilient, low-carbon infrastructure and sustainable development at a global scale.

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Mr. Petr Kozubek | Petroleum Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Petr Kozubek | Petroleum Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Petr Kozubek | Charles University | Czech Republic

Mr. Petr Kozubek is a senior environmental and health & safety consultant with extensive experience in contaminated land investigation, remediation, and environmental risk assessment. He has led numerous Phase I and Phase II environmental due diligence audits for industrial and commercial facilities, frequently in collaboration with international consulting firms. His professional career includes senior consulting roles at ENACON s.r.o. and leadership positions at AQUATEST a.s., where he managed soil and groundwater remediation projects and environmental audits. He has authored four technical documents, which have received 20 citations, with an h-index of 1.

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