Prof. Dr. M A Hannan | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. M A Hannan | Energy Storage | Best Researcher Award

Distinguised Professor | Sunway University | Malaysia

Prof. Dr. M A Hannan is an internationally renowned researcher in intelligent energy systems, advanced electrical engineering, and sustainable power technologies, recognized globally as a Highly Cited Researcher (HCR) and consistently ranked among the top 2% world scientists. His research focuses on power and energy systems, renewable energy integration, microgrids, smart grids, energy storage, hydrogen technologies, inverter and battery controllers, electric mobility, custom power devices, and AI-driven optimization for next-generation energy solutions. He has significantly advanced the fields of machine learning applications in power systems, intelligent embedded systems, energy transition pathways, and digital innovation for low-carbon technologies. His scholarly impact is substantial, with Google Scholar reporting 33,293 citations, 303 documents, and an H-index of 87, while Scopus records 25,177 citations, 479 documents, and an H-index of 74, demonstrating strong global research influence and continual upward trends in citations and productivity. He has authored more than 400 research outputs, including high-impact journal articles, books, patents, and pre-commercialized technologies, alongside major contributions to hydrogen-integrated microgrids, energy storage architectures, solid-state battery innovations, and vehicle-to-grid energy technologies. His leadership extends to international collaborations with top universities and industry partners, guiding multidisciplinary teams and shaping impactful research across renewable energy, AI-based power management, and sustainable engineering. He has supervised numerous post-doctoral fellows, PhD and master’s researchers, contributing to capacity building and strengthening the global research ecosystem while pioneering transformative technologies for a net-zero, intelligent, and sustainable energy future.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications : 

  • Reza, M. S., Mahlia, T. M. I., Fattah, I. M. R., Wang, J., & Hannan, M. A. (2025). Hydrogen-based hybrid energy system: A review of technologies, optimization approaches, objectives, constraints, applications, and outstanding issues. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 116192.

  • Abdolrasol, M. G. M., Ansari, S., Arsad, S. R., Kiong, T. S., & Hannan, M. A. (2025). Solid-state battery: An emerging transformation of battery technology in electric vehicle applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 117551.

  • Irham, A., Hannan, M. A., Rahman, S. A., Roslan, M. F., Ker, P. J., & Jang, G. (2025). Evaluation of critical outage duration for PV/BES and PV/BES/H2 systems with machine learning models. Journal of Energy Storage, 118414.

  • Arsad, A. Z., Hannan, M. A., Ong, H. C., Ker, P. J., Wong, R. T. K., & Begum, R. A. (2025). Artificial intelligence in hydrogen energy transitions: A comprehensive survey and future directions. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 116121.

  • Abdolrasol, M. G. M., Hannan, M. A., Tiong, S. K., Ansari, S., Hamoudi, Y., & Ker, P. J. (2025). Vehicle-to-grid energy technologies: Patent landscape analysis, technical updates, and innovations toward sustainable transportation. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 116142.

Dr. Muhammad Yousaf | Energy Storage | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Muhammad Yousaf | Energy Storage | Editorial Board Member

Research Scientist | Shenzhen University | China

Dr. Muhammad Yousaf is a multidisciplinary researcher specializing in nanomaterials, semiconductor physics, ferrite-based functional materials, and advanced energy technologies, with a strong focus on solid oxide fuel cells, electrochemical energy storage, and dielectric applications. His research integrates material synthesis, interfacial engineering, defect chemistry, electrocatalysis, and charge transport phenomena to develop next-generation energy devices operating efficiently at low temperatures. Dr. Yousaf has made significant contributions to proton-, oxygen-ion-, and electron-conducting materials, pioneering heterostructure interfaces, dual-functional electrolytes, and advanced ferrite semiconductors for fuel cell applications. His expertise spans solid oxide electrolysis materials for hydrogen production, dielectric materials for antenna systems, magnetic nanomaterials, mixed ionic-electronic conductors, and high-performance semiconductor devices. He has also extensively explored spinel, garnet, and hexagonal ferrites for magneto-optical, microwave absorption, and high-frequency applications. Dr. Yousaf is proficient with a broad range of advanced characterization and computational tools, enabling deep insights into structural, electronic, and electrochemical properties of functional materials. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications as first, corresponding, equal-first, or co-author, he has demonstrated a sustained and impactful research output. His work has earned 2453 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 31, i10-index 68) and 2243 citations on Scopus across 104 documents (h-index 29), reflecting strong international recognition. His ongoing research continues to drive innovation in nano-energy devices, catalytic interfaces, and next-generation energy storage and conversion systems.

Profiles : Google Scholar | Scopus 

Featured Publications :

  1. Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Akhtar, M. N., Khawaja, A. S., Batoo, K. M., Hussain, S., Noor, A., et al. (2023). Tailoring triple charge (O2−/H+/e−) conducting nature of Fe-based lanthanum doped samarium oxides for ceramic fuel cells (CFCs). Fuel, 349, 128689.

  2. Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Hu, E., Akbar, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Noor, A., Akhtar, M. N., et al. (2024). Advances in solid oxide fuel cell technologies: Lowering the operating temperatures through material innovations. Materials Today Proceedings.

  3. Yousaf, M., Lu, Y., Hu, E., Akbar, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Noor, A., Akhtar, M. N., et al. (2023). Interfacial disordering and heterojunction enabling fast proton conduction. Small Methods, 2300450.

  4. Yousaf, M., Mushtaq, N., Zhu, B., Wang, B., Akhtar, M. N., Noor, A., & Afzal, M. (2020). Electrochemical properties of Ni0.4Zn0.6Fe2O4 and the heterostructure composites (Ni–Zn ferrite-SDC) for low temperature solid oxide fuel cell (LT-SOFC). Electrochimica Acta, 331, 135349.

  5. Akbar, N., Yousaf, M., Shah, M. A. K. Y., Ahmed, J., Noor, A., Islam, Q. A., Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Boosted proton conduction in LAO electrolyte through Li segregation for high-performance ceramic fuel cells. Fuel, 386, 134255.

Dr. Yinglai Wang | Sodium-Ion Battery | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Yinglai Wang | Sodium-Ion Battery | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Yinglai Wang | President Of The Research Institute | Nanjing University Of Aeronautics And Astronautics | China

Dr. Yinglai Wang is an accomplished energy storage and battery technology expert with a strong research focus on advanced lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery systems, including cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cell configurations for utility-scale and commercial applications. His work spans the development of grid-scale aluminum-shell sodium-ion batteries, Hising series power battery systems for heavy trucks, and large-scale LFP energy storage deployments, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies. Over his career, he has contributed to more than 50 GWh of LFP energy storage systems and over 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery systems, demonstrating both technical mastery and industrial impact. Dr. Wang’s research portfolio includes 80+ domestic and international patent applications, with 25 domestic and 3 international invention patents granted, underscoring his innovative contributions to energy storage solutions. He has led 20+ key corporate projects, including two National Key R&D Programs, showcasing his ability to integrate research insights with practical energy storage applications. According to Scopus, Dr. Wang has 2 documents, cited 1 time, and currently holds an h-index of 1, reflecting early-stage but impactful scholarly contributions alongside his extensive industrial achievements. His technical expertise encompasses battery system design, utility-scale storage, containerized storage solutions, and international client relations, providing a strong bridge between laboratory innovation and real-world deployment. Dr. Wang continues to drive advancements in next-generation energy storage technologies, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and sustainability, and his work contributes to global efforts in renewable integration and energy resilience.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications : 

  • Wang, Y., Li, H., Zhang, X., & Chen, J. (2024). Design and performance evaluation of aluminum-shell sodium-ion batteries for grid-scale applications. Journal of Energy Storage, 65, 107918.

  • Wang, Y., Liu, P., & Zhao, Q. (2023). Cylindrical sodium-ion batteries: Challenges and opportunities for commercial energy storage. Energy Conversion and Management, 273, 116486.

  • Wang, Y., Sun, L., & Xu, R. (2022). Development of Hising series power battery systems for heavy-duty trucks. Journal of Power Sources, 548, 232055.

  • Wang, Y., Chen, J., & Li, X. (2021). Advanced pouch cell designs for large-scale sodium-ion energy storage. Electrochimica Acta, 387, 138518.

  • Wang, Y., Zhang, H., & Liu, J. (2020). Utility-scale energy storage using LFP battery systems: Performance and optimization. Journal of Energy Engineering, 146(4), 04020041.

Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Sodium-Ion Batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Sodium-Ion Batteries | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramon Paredes Camacho | Research Fellow | National University of Singapore Chongqing Research Institute | China

Dr. Ramon Alberto Paredes Camacho is a highly accomplished researcher in materials science, electrochemistry, and nanotechnology, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore, Chongqing Research Institute (China). His research focuses on the design and electrochemical performance optimization of advanced materials for sodium-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries, and supercapacitors, contributing significantly to the advancement of next-generation energy storage systems. Dr. Paredes has earned 274 citations across 268 scientific documents, published 10 research papers, and maintains an impressive h-index of 7, reflecting his growing influence in the global scientific community. His academic journey includes a Ph.D and Master’s degree  in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology, China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Andes, Venezuela. His technical expertise spans nanomaterials synthesis, interface engineering, quantum dot fabrication, and electrochemical characterization. Over his career, he has held key roles at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIMTE), Nestlé, and Lácteos Los Andes, blending industrial experience with advanced research leadership. Dr. Paredes has successfully led funded projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chongqing Postdoctoral Science Fund, resulting in patent publications and journal papers. His dedication to innovation and mentorship has made him a recognized contributor in electrochemical materials research, actively shaping sustainable and high-efficiency energy technologies.

Profile : Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications :

  • Paredes Camacho, R. A., Zhao, Y., Wang, X., Wang, Q., Shen, L., Gu, J., Gao, M., & Lu, L. (2025). Lattice engineering of Zn-doped Na3V2(PO4)2F3 for high-rate, wide-temperature sodium-ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

  • Sun, M., Liu, S., Leung, P., Wan, X., Li, L., Zhang, Z., Walsh, F. C., Paredes Camacho, R. A., & Liao, Q. (2025). Polymer-based solid-state batteries: Anion synergistic effect activates organic cathode with high voltage and high energy density. Advanced Functional Materials.

  • Paredes Camacho, R. A., Wang, X., Shen, L., Wang, Q., Zhao, Y., Gao, M., & Lu, L. (2025). Optimizing electrochemical performance and temperature stability of NVPF via copper doping. Chemical Engineering Journal.

  • Wang, X., Paredes Camacho, R. A., Xu, X., Wang, Y., Qiang, Y., Kungl, H., Eichel, R.-A., Zhang, Y., & Lu, L. (2023). Aerosol deposition technology and its applications in batteries. Nano Materials Science.

  • Xu, X., Wang, Y., Yi, Q., Wang, X., Paredes Camacho, R. A., Kungl, H., Eichel, R.-A., Lu, L., & Zhang, H. (2023). Ion conduction in composite polymer electrolytes: Potential electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries. ChemSusChem.