Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash Pakravesh | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Energy and Thermodynamics Research Organization | Iran

Dr. Arash Pakravesh is a leading researcher in thermodynamics, specializing in the development and application of equations of state, with particular emphasis on the Statistical Associating Fluid Theory (SAFT). His work integrates theoretical modeling, computational simulations, and experimental validations to accurately describe the thermophysical properties of pure compounds and complex mixtures, including hydrogen and industrial solvents. By systematically evaluating and comparing models such as PρT-SAFT, PC-SAFT, CPA, and cubic equations of state, he advances the predictive capability of density, thermal expansion, isothermal compressibility, heat capacities, speed of sound, and vapor pressures in diverse chemical systems. His research significantly contributes to hydrogen technology, renewable energy applications, and industrial process optimization. With extensive publications in high-impact journals and active collaborations across more than 20 research groups, Dr. Pakravesh has established a strong international presence. His Google Scholar profile reports 78 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 3, while Scopus shows 72 citations across 52 documents with an h-index of 4, highlighting his growing impact in the thermodynamics community. Beyond publications, he has contributed to patents, consultancy projects, and editorial boards, reinforcing his commitment to both academic advancement and industrial relevance. Dr. Pakravesh’s research combines rigorous scientific methodology with practical applications, positioning him as a key contributor to the development of advanced thermodynamic models and their implementation in chemical engineering and energy systems.

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Featured Publications : 

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). A comparative evaluation of friction theory, free-volume theory, entropy scaling, and Helmholtz energy scaling viscosity models coupled with the PρT-SAFT equation of state for pure and binary mixtures of ethylene glycols and alkanolamines. International Journal of Thermophysics, 46, 98.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Modeling of supercritical hydrogen thermodynamic properties using cubic and SAFT type equations of state. The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 106588.

Pakravesh, A., Mohammadi, A. H., & Richon, D. (2025). Performance evaluation of PρT-SAFT, PρT-PC-SAFT, PC-SAFT, and CPA equations of state for predicting density, thermal expansion coefficient, isothermal compressibility, isobaric heat capacity, speed of sound, and saturated vapor pressure of three pure ethylene glycols and their mixtures. International Journal of Thermophysics, 46, 30.

Pakravesh, A., & Zarei, H. (2024). Thermodynamic modeling of pure, binary, and ternary mixtures of alkanolamines using three versions of SAFT equations of state. Journal of Chemical Engineering Data, 70(3), 1182–1194.

Pakravesh, A. (2025). From molecules to industry: The expanding role of SAFT equation of state in engineering science. Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering, 2, 01–03.

Kev Salikhov | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Kev Salikhov
| Physical Chemistry
| Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Kev Salikhov | Kazan Institute of Physics and Technology | Russia

Prof. Dr. Kev M. Salikhov, a distinguished physicist and full member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is internationally recognized as one of the founders of spin chemistry and a pioneer in magnetic resonance research.  he graduated from Kazan State University and went on to make fundamental contributions to spin physics, quantum coherence, and the theory of chemical reactions. His groundbreaking theoretical work explained the influence of external magnetic fields on radical reactions and the magnetic isotope effect, laying the foundation for new scientific fields such as MARY spectroscopy and advanced EPR/NMR methodologies. He developed the theory of pulsed EPR techniques, spin echo modulation, phase relaxation, and selective excitation, as well as the widely applied PELDOR method for nanometric distance measurements between paramagnetic centers. His research extended to elucidating the primary stages of charge separation in photosynthesis, quantum beats in EPR spectra, and exchange interactions in paramagnets. With over 210 publications, more than 2,621 citations by 1,690 documents and an h-index of 26, Scopus Author ID: 7003735739. Prof. Salikhov’s influence spans theoretical physics, chemistry, quantum information, and nanometrology. As long-time director and now scientific director of the Kazan Institute of Physics and Technology, and founder of Applied Magnetic Resonance, he continues to shape international research in magnetic resonance and quantum science.

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Featured Publications

  • Salikhov, K. M., Molin, Y. N., Sagdeev, R. Z., & Buchachenko, A. L. (1984). Spin polarization and magnetic effects in radical reactions. Amsterdam: Elsevier.

  • Molin, J. N., Salikhov, K. M., & Zamaraev, K. I. (1980). Spin exchange: Principles and applications in chemistry and biology. Berlin: Springer-Verlag.

  • Milov, A. D., Salikhov, K. M., & Shirov, M. D. (1981). Application of ELDOR in electron-spin echo for paramagnetic center space distribution in solids. Fizika Tverdogo Tela, 23(4), 975–982.

  • Salikhov, K. M., Semenov, A. G., & Tsvetkov, Y. D. (1976). Electron spin echo and its applications. Novosibirsk: Nauka, Science.

Jie Hou | Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jie Hou | Physical Chemistry
| Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jie Hou | Anhui University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jie Hou is an Associate Professor at the, Anhui University, China, whose research focuses on advanced surface science, spintronics, and low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy (LT-STM/STS). He earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry at Tohoku University, Japan, under the supervision of Prof. Tadahiro Komeda, following an MS from Zhejiang Normal University and a BS from Harbin Normal University in China. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Hou held prestigious postdoctoral appointments in Japan, Spain, and Germany, working with internationally renowned experts such as Prof. Lucia VITALI and Prof. Richard BERNDT, further advancing his expertise in spin state manipulation, quantum materials, and molecular electronics. His research interests include the detection and control of single spin states, the interplay of Cooper pairs, Yu-Shiba-Rusinov bound states, and Kondo screening, as well as the design of ultra-high-vacuum instrumentation. Dr. Hou has published 16 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Applied Surface Science, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Communications Chemistry, and Advanced Functional Materials, contributing to the fields of spin dynamics, superconductivity, and nanomaterials. He holds a patent on functionalized mesoporous cerium oxide, reflecting his applied research outcomes. His academic contributions are recognized with honors such as the Young Researcher’s Award at the ISSS-8 Symposium in Japan and selection as a candidate for the “One Hundred Talents Project” in Anhui Province, China. With 180 citations across 175 documents, an h-index of 4, and a growing international profile, Dr. Hou continues to advance frontiers in nanoscale physics through innovative research, global collaborations, and teaching excellence.

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Featured Publication

  • Hou, J., Xu, N., Khan, M. Z. H., Shan, L., & Komeda, T. (2025). Revealing hydrogen bonding in ordered dopamine films through inelastic tunnelling spectroscopy. Applied Surface Science, 694, 162852.

    Hou, J., Xu, N., Khan, M. Z. H., & Komeda, T. (2023). Spin state manipulation of spiropyran (SP) and Dy complex with SP ligand molecules on Au(111) by scanning tunneling microscopy. Communications Chemistry, 6(1), 37.

    Hou, J., Vázquez, H., & Komeda, T. (2020). Enhanced magnetic spin-spin interactions observed between porphyrazine-derivatives on Au(111). Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 8(46), 16513–16519.

    Hou, J., & Komeda, T. (2018). Porphyrazine film on Au(111). Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 9, 2051–2057.

    Hou, J., Liu, Z., Zhang, Z., Wang, Y., & Viti, L. (2022). Ultrabroadband photodetector based on ferromagnetic van der Waals heterodiode. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(48), 2207561.