Adarsh Kumar Arya | Oil and Gas | AI and Automation in Petroleum Award

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Dr. Adarsh Kumar Arya | Oil and Gas | AI and Automation in Petroleum Award

Associate Professor at Harcourt Butler Technical University | India

Dr. Adarsh Kumar Arya is an accomplished academic and researcher with nearly two decades of expertise in chemical engineering, specializing in oil and gas pipeline engineering, natural gas optimization, and sustainable energy technologies. Currently serving as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, he has also held significant academic and administrative responsibilities, including Associate Dean of Incubation and Startups and coordinator roles under national higher education initiatives. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a focus on natural gas pipeline optimization from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun in 2015, following an M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from HBTI Kanpur and a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from BIET Jhansi, complemented by specialized training in Piping Engineering from IIT Bombay. His career spans academia and industry, with professional experience at Worley Parsons on the TANAP Gas Pipeline Project, and consultancy contributions such as hydrogen compatibility studies for Indraprastha Gas Grid Limited. Dr. Arya has published extensively in reputed international journals and conference proceedings, covering areas such as multi-objective optimization of pipeline networks, hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline structures, biomass supply chain cost reduction, blockchain applications in the oil and gas industry, and corrosion mitigation in steel pipelines. He has also authored and edited multiple books on machine learning, optimization, and chemical engineering applications, alongside supervising completed and ongoing doctoral research in pipeline optimization, hydrogen transportation, and corrosion control. His scholarly work has been recognized with prestigious research awards, including the Annual Research Award (2021), a Research Excellence Award (2024) from HBTU Kanpur presented by the Hon’ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, and a significant research grant award in 2022. With a record of five patents, consultancy projects, and contributions to curriculum design and advanced teaching, he has established himself as a thought leader in pipeline engineering and sustainable chemical processes. His research impact is reflected in 375 citations across 226 documents, 44 publications, and an h-index of 10, highlighting the depth and relevance of his contributions. Dr. Arya remains committed to advancing chemical engineering knowledge and practices through research, innovation, and mentorship, shaping both industry solutions and the next generation of engineers.

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Featured Publications

Arya, A. K., & Kapoor, A. (2024). Environmental consequences of wind energy technologies.

Arya, A. K., Shreya, Ponnuchamy, M., Pal, D. B., & Kapoor, A. (2024). Algae biomass valorization for wastewater remediation.

Shingan, B., Pujari, M., Arya, A. K., & Singh, V. (2024). Optimizing air separation and LNG cold utilization: Energy savings, exergy efficiency, and system reliability.

Arya, A. K., Sastry, S. V. A. R., Sneha, S., Gupta, B., & Pujari, M. (2024). Recent developments in leak detection techniques for pipelines: A critical evaluation.

Mzili, T., Mzili, M., Abatal, A., & Arya, A. K. (2025). A spotted hyena algorithm for quadratic allocation problems: A novel bio-inspired solution.

Srivastava, D., & Arya, A. K. (2025). A multi-objective model to improve the profitability and reduce carbon emissions in a natural gas pipeline network.

Mzili, T., Mzili, M., Bouderba, S. I., Abatal, A., Aribowo, W., & Arya, A. K. (2025). Interoperability in Internet of Things: Taxonomies and open challenges.

Rabia Ahmad | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rabia Ahmad | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dharan, Saudi Arabia

Rabia Ahmad is a dedicated postdoctoral research fellow at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, where she explores cutting-edge materials for sustainable energy solutions. Her academic and professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to research excellence in electrochemistry, energy storage, and nanomaterials. She has held diverse roles, including research associate and exchange scholar, gaining experience across Pakistan, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Rabia has developed an impressive profile through interdisciplinary collaborations and innovation-driven research. Her expertise lies in the synthesis and characterization of novel materials that enhance the efficiency of batteries, supercapacitors, and electro-catalytic systems.

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Education

Rabia Ahmad holds a Ph.D. in Energy Systems Engineering from the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy, completed in 2022 at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. Her doctoral work focused on advanced electrochemical materials, particularly for energy storage devices. She previously earned an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Gomal University in 2016, following a Master of Chemistry from Baha Uddin Zakariya University in 2008. Her academic foundation was laid with a Bachelor of Science from Government Degree College for Women, affiliated with BZU. This educational trajectory empowered her with theoretical and practical grounding in materials science.

Experience

Rabia Ahmad brings extensive multidisciplinary experience in materials chemistry and electrochemical systems. She currently serves as a postdoctoral fellow at KFUPM, working on aluminum-air batteries and petroleum coke-derived carbon for electrocatalysis. Previously, she was a research associate at NUST, contributing to electric vehicle components, LFP electrode development, and MOF-based catalysts. Her tenure as a research exchange scholar at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis enriched her expertise in MXene composites. From 2017–2021, she served as a research assistant at NUST, mentoring students and conducting lab demonstrations. Her career reflects a continual focus on sustainable and scalable energy materials.

Research Interest

Rabia Ahmad’s research interests span energy materials and electrochemical systems, with a focus on Metal Organic Frameworks (MOFs), MXenes, nanoporous carbon electrodes, and petroleum coke derivatives. She is particularly invested in the development of hybrid supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), and metal-air batteries with improved efficiency and sustainability. Her work extends into ORR/OER catalysis and advanced electrochemical characterizations such as cyclic voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy. Her scientific curiosity also includes the synthesis of nanomaterials such as graphene oxide and metal sulfides. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates green chemistry with material innovation for next-generation energy devices.

Awards

Rabia Ahmad has received several accolades recognizing her contributions to energy research. In 2025, she won a Paper Presentation Award at The Electrochemical Society’s 247th Meeting for her work on hybrid capacitors using MXene-CNT composites. Earlier, in 2024, she was honored at the American Chemical Society Fall Conference for presenting on vacuum residue for electrocatalysis. She received a Best Poster Award at PU-AESM-2019 and was a lab demonstrator in multiple workshops at NUST. She also completed a prestigious M-Xene course at Drexel University in 2021 and was a USAID merit scholar during her Ph.D. studies. These honors underscore her excellence and impact.

Publications Top Notes

Rabia Ahmad has authored several influential papers in top-tier journals, contributing significantly to energy materials research:

  1. Effect of barbituric acid in regulating the Al anode/electrolyte interface – Journal of Power Sources, 2025.

  2. Influence of Mechanochemical Processing on Petroleum Coke – Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2025.

  3. Enhanced redox kinetics in ceria-doped MOFs – Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2025, explores supercapacitor electrodes.

  4. Harnessing M-Xenes for hydrogen storage – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2025, widely cited in green hydrogen discussions.

  5. Manganese-doped Ni-MOF catalysts for metal-air batteries – Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2025.

  6. Sustainable additives for Aluminium corrosion control – Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2025.

  7. M-Xenes and electrochemical reduction reactions – Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025, outlining new frontiers in M-Xene chemistry.

Conclusion

Rabia Ahmad is a rising leader in the energy materials research community. Her academic rigor, global collaborations, and impactful contributions to the field of electrochemical energy storage set her apart. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also aligns with global sustainability goals through green energy innovations. Through high-impact publications, patents, and award-winning presentations, she has demonstrated her capacity for transformative research. As she continues her postdoctoral work on aluminum-air batteries and sustainable electro-catalysts, Rabia remains committed to pushing the frontiers of material science for a cleaner and more efficient energy future.