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.