Diego Zarie | Renewable Energy | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Diego Zarie | Renewable Energy | Young Researcher Award

Junior Researcher, University of Cuenca, United States

Mr. Diego Zarie is a dedicated Electrical Engineering student at the University of Cuenca, Ecuador (2019–2025), specializing in Control and Automation with a strong academic foundation that also includes studies in Power Systems at the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico (2024) and early technical training at Unidad Educativa Técnico Salesiano, Cuenca (2012). Professionally, he has served as Project Manager at M.O. Construcciones (2023–2025), where he has been responsible for designing, planning and executing residential, commercial and industrial electrical projects, including the successful implementation of the ISO 50001 energy efficiency standard in residential construction. His research interests lie in renewable energy, energy efficiency, power systems and automation, with a focus on integrating sustainable practices into engineering solutions. Skilled in project management, system control, and programming across Assembly, C, C++,and ML, Mr. Diego Zarie combines technical expertise with leadership and organizational abilities. He has also demonstrated strong community engagement as an international volunteer in Teresina, Brazil, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education. Recipient of recognition for his early contributions, including one indexed publication, he shows great promise as a young researcher. In conclusion, Mr. Diego Zarie exemplifies academic excellence, professional competence, and social responsibility, making him a deserving candidate for recognition.

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Featured Publications

Arévalo-Cordero, P., González, F., Martínez, A., Zarie, D., Rodas, A., Albornoz, E., Ochoa-Correa, D., & Benavides, D. (2025). Hybrid LSTM–FACTS control strategy for voltage and frequency stability in EV-penetrated microgrids. Technologies, 13(9), 402.

 

Mr. Mohamed saber | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

Mohamed saber | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

Mohamed saber, Zagazig University, Egypt

Mohammed Al-Desouky 🎓 is a Lecturer Assistant and Civil Hydraulic Engineer at Zagazig University, Egypt 🏛️. He holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2019) and is completing his M.Sc. in Water and Water Structures Engineering (2025) 💧. Passionate about hydraulic structures, CFD, and renewable energy ⚙️🔬, Mohammed co-founded the CIVIC construction company 🏗️. His research explores innovative energy solutions like pico hydropower using water wheels ⚡. A dedicated educator and engineer, he combines academic excellence with practical fieldwork, evident in his role in teaching, lab supervision, and structural design 📘💼.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award :

Mohammed Al-Desouky demonstrates a commendable blend of academic commitment, innovative research, and practical engineering application. His ongoing M.Sc. research in Water and Water Structures Engineering focuses on pioneering energy solutions such as pico hydropower with water wheels, an area that addresses both sustainability and energy accessibility—critical global challenges.

Education & Experience :

🎓 Education :

  • M.Sc. in Water and Water Structures Engineering, Zagazig University (2025) 💧

  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Zagazig University (2019) 🏗️ — Excellent with Honor (88.65%)

💼 Experience :

  • Lecturer Assistant, Zagazig University (2019–Present) 👨‍🏫

  • Civil Hydraulic Engineer, Irrigation and Hydraulics Lab 🌊

  • General Contracting Engineer (2022–Present) 🧱

  • Structural Design Freelancer (2020–2021) 📐

  • CFD Engineer – Freelance 💻💨

  • Co-founder, CIVIC Construction Company 🏢

Professional Development :

Mohammed Al-Desouky has pursued dynamic professional development through hands-on internships and continuous upskilling 🚀. He completed an intensive 3-month internship with AECOM on Qatar’s Orbital Road Project, gaining cross-disciplinary training in utilities, structural works, and road construction 🛣️🏗️. Technically skilled in CFD simulation tools like ANSYS Fluent and FLOW-3D 💻🔍, he also brings expertise in structural software (SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE) for design and analysis 📊. His passion for practical learning is also evident in his leadership role at CIVIC, combining entrepreneurship with engineering innovation 🤝⚙️. Mohammed continuously aligns his growth with real-world engineering challenges and sustainability goals 🌍.

Research Focus :

Mohammed Al-Desouky’s research centers on sustainable hydropower and hydraulic systems 🔬⚡. His current work investigates energy harvesting from low-head water structures using waterwheels, aiming to optimize designs for pico-hydropower applications 🌊🌀. Combining experimental and numerical methods, including CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent, FLOW-3D) 💻📈, his research contributes to renewable energy solutions and small-scale power generation in developing areas 🌍⚙️. He also explores techno-economic viability, integrating civil hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and structural analysis to develop practical, cost-effective innovations 💡💰. His publication in Renewable Energy reflects a strong commitment to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly infrastructure development 🌿🔋.

Awards and Honors :

  • 🎓 Graduated with Excellent with Honor in B.Sc. Civil Engineering (2019)

  • 🏅 Publication in Renewable Energy Journal (2024)

  • 🏗️ Selected for AECOM Internship, Orbital Road Project – Qatar

  • 🧠 Co-founded CIVIC Construction Company

Publication Top Notes : 

Title: Techno-economic Assessment of the Dethridge Waterwheel under Sluice Gates in a Novel Design for Pico Hydropower Generation

Journal: Renewable Energy
Publication Date: August 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.121206
ISSN: 0960-1481

Citation (APA Style):
Saber, M., Abdelall, G., Ezzeldin, R., AbdelGawad, A. F., & Ragab, R. (2024). Techno-economic assessment of the Dethridge waterwheel under sluice gates in a novel design for pico hydropower generation. Renewable Energy, 213, 121206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121206

Conclusion :

Mohammed Al-Desouky exemplifies the spirit of the Best Researcher Award through his innovative, applied research and multi-dimensional contributions to civil engineering, education, and sustainable energy. His early achievements and commitment to practical impact position him as a promising researcher with significant potential to influence the future of water infrastructure and renewable energy systems.

Aimon Mirza Baig | Power Grid Stability | Best Researcher Award

Aimon Mirza Baig | Power Grid Stability | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Aimon Mirza Baig, Imperial College London, United Kingdom.

Aimon Mirza Baig is a PhD candidate at Imperial College London, specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. His research focuses on real-time modeling of flexible assets for power grid stability in renewable energy-dominated systems. Aimon has contributed to innovative solutions for enhancing power grid security, co-optimizing ancillary services, and integrating zero-carbon sources like flexible nuclear power plants. He has presented his work at multiple international conferences and published in top journals. Aimon is passionate about teaching and mentoring future engineers, having held teaching roles at Imperial College London and in Saudi Arabia. 🌍⚡🔬

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Education And Experiance

  • PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Imperial College London (2019-present)
    • Research: Real-time modeling for power grid stability with renewable energy sources ⚡
  • MSc in Advanced Electrical Engineering, Queen Mary University (2018-2019)
    • Dissertation: Optimizing lithium-ion battery state of charge 📊🔋
  • BEng in Electrical Engineering, University of Greenwich (2015-2018)
    • First-class honors 🎓
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Imperial College London (2020-present)
    • Taught optimization models and supervised PhD students 🧑‍🏫
  • Teaching Experience at Universal Enrichment Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2024)
    • Delivered STEM lectures and workshops for high school students 🌍🎓

Suitability For the Award

Mrs. Aimon Mirza Baig is an exceptional researcher specializing in power grid stability and renewable energy integration. His groundbreaking work, including the development of stochastic unit commitment models and co-optimization of ancillary services from zero-carbon sources, has significantly advanced the field. With a PhD from Imperial College London and multiple high-impact publications, Baig’s innovative contributions to energy systems, particularly in the context of flexible nuclear power and renewable integration, make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His expertise and research have the potential to shape the future of sustainable energy systems.

Professional Development

Aimon has continuously developed his skills in both research and teaching. At Imperial College London, he developed expertise in computational optimization models, using Python and C++ for real-time data simulations and system modeling. He also gained valuable teaching experience by assisting students in courses like “Control Systems Lab” and “Mathematics.” His ability to convey complex concepts to undergraduate students has honed his communication and mentoring skills. Aimon’s experience with international conferences and research publications further enriched his professional growth, allowing him to stay at the forefront of advancements in electrical engineering and renewable energy integration. 📚🌐💡

Research Focus

Aimon’s research is focused on power grid stability and renewable energy integration. He specializes in stochastic unit commitment models, optimizing ancillary services like inertia and frequency response from zero-carbon sources, including flexible nuclear power plants. His work aims to enhance system stability in grids with high penetration of renewable energy sources (RES). Aimon’s contributions to bi-level optimization and market design for virtual power plants help address the challenges of balancing energy production with grid security. His innovative models support the decarbonization goals of the UK and other nations. 🌱⚡🔧

Awards And Honors

  • PhD Scholarship at Imperial College London, funded by the IDLES Project (EDF Energy) 🎓💰
  • Awarded Distinction for MSc in Advanced Electrical Engineering, Queen Mary University 🏅
  • First-Class Honors for BEng in Electrical Engineering, University of Greenwich 🎖️
  • Conference Presentations at 6 international conferences in the UK and Europe 🎤🌍
  • Publications in High-Impact Journals: IEEE, Applied Energy, and International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems 📑

Publication Top Notes 

  • Importance of Linking Inertia and Frequency Response Procurement: The Great Britain Case (2021) – Cited by 3 📚🔋
  • Market Design for Ancillary Service Provisions of Inertia and Frequency Response via Virtual Power Plants: A Non-Convex Bi-Level Optimisation Approach (2024) – Cited by 4 ⚡🔌
  • Co-optimising Frequency-Containment Services from Zero-Carbon Sources in Electricity Grids Dominated by Renewable Energy Sources (2025)  🌱🔋

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi | Smart Grid | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi | Smart Grid | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi, Karabuk University, Turkey

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi is a skilled researcher in power system analysis and smart grids, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Karabuk University, Turkey, where she focuses on optimal power control for grid-connected distributed generation using Model Predictive Control (MPC). She holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Iran, specializing in error detection for grid systems. As a Principal Researcher at PEDAR, she integrates AI techniques like machine learning and deep learning into power management solutions and has held senior roles in companies such as Rico Electronics and Kati Kabl Tabarestan Factory.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi is an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her ongoing research in optimal power control for distributed generation, coupled with her expertise in MPC and AI integration, positions her as a forward-thinking researcher addressing critical issues in the energy sector. Her work is both theoretically robust and practically applicable, which is essential for the future development of sustainable and intelligent power systems.

Education & Expertise:

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Karabuk University, Turkey, where her research focuses on optimal power control of grid-connected distributed generation using Model Predictive Control (MPC). She also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Iran, specializing in error detection for grid systems.

Research Interests:

Her areas of interest include power system analysis, smart grids, renewable energy, distributed generation, and the application of AI techniques like machine learning and deep learning in power management.

Work Experience:

Dr. Yaghoubi is a Principal Researcher at the Power Electrical Developing Advanced Research (PEDAR) Group and has held senior management positions at Rico Electronics and Kati Kabl Tabarestan Factory. Additionally, she worked as a website designer at WebCore Company.

Her work integrates advanced power control strategies with AI-driven solutions for future energy systems.

Publication Top Notes:

  • “The role of mechanical energy storage systems based on artificial intelligence techniques in future sustainable energy systems”
    • Citations: 16
    • Published: 2023
  • “Triple-channel glasses-shape nanoplasmonic demultiplexer based on multi nanodisk resonators in MIM waveguide”
    • Citations: 12
    • Published: 2021
  • “Reducing the vulnerability in microgrid power systems”
    • Citations: 11
    • Published: 2023
  • “Electric vehicles in China, Europe, and the United States: Current trend and market comparison”
    • Citations: 10
    • Published: 2024
  • “Tunable band-pass plasmonic filter and wavelength triple-channel demultiplexer based on square nanodisk resonator in MIM waveguide”
    • Citations: 10
    • Published: 2022

 

 

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi | Power System Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi | Power System Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elaheh Yaghoubi, Karabuk University, Turkey

Elaheh Yaghoubi is a Ph.D. candidate in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Karabuk University, Turkey, with a perfect GPA of 4.0. Her research focuses on power system analysis, microgrids, power control in smart grids, model predictive control (MPC), and renewable energy. Elaheh earned her M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Iran, and has a strong background in quality control, having worked as a senior manager in electronics companies and as a representative for the Iran Standard Organization. She is proficient in various programming languages and software tools and is actively involved in the PEDAR research group. Her notable research includes optimizing power control for grid-connected distributed generation and enhancing security in smart power microgrids.

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Evaluation for Elaheh Yaghoubi’s Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Elaheh Yaghoubi’s exceptional research in power systems, smart grids, and renewable energy, combined with her perfect academic record and practical experience, position her as an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to optimizing power control and enhancing smart grid security, along with her commitment to academic and research excellence, make her a deserving recipient of this prestigious recognition.

🎓Education:

Elaheh Yaghoubi is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Karabuk University, Turkey, where she maintains a perfect GPA of 4.0. Her research focuses on optimal power control of grid-connected distributed generation within a hierarchical framework based on Model Predictive Control (MPC). She earned her M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Islamic Azad University, Qaemshahr, Iran, also with a perfect GPA of 4.0, where her thesis involved developing a routing algorithm for a large-scale chip grid. She completed her B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering at Aryan Institute of Science and Technology University, Iran, graduating with a GPA of 4.0, and holds an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University College of Rouzbahan, Iran, with a GPA of 3.5.

🏢Work Experience:

Elaheh Yaghoubi is currently a Principal Researcher at the Power Electrical Developing Advanced Research (PEDAR) Group, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this, she worked as a Website Designer at WebCore Company from 2019 to 2021. She also has experience as a Senior Manager at Rico Electronics Company (2018-2019) and at Kati Kabl Tabarestan Factory (2015-2018).

🏅Awards and Honors:

Elaheh Yaghoubi has been recognized with the Best Researcher Award, highlighting her significant contributions and achievements in her field of study.

Publication Top Notes:

  • The Role of Mechanical Energy Storage Systems Based on Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Future Sustainable Energy Systems
    • Citations: 14
  • Triple-Channel Glasses-Shape Nanoplasmonic Demultiplexer Based on Multi Nanodisk Resonators in MIM Waveguide
    • Citations: 12
  • Electric Vehicles in China, Europe, and the United States: Current Trend and Market Comparison
    • Citations: 10
  • Tunable Band-Pass Plasmonic Filter and Wavelength Triple-Channel Demultiplexer Based on Square Nanodisk Resonator in MIM Waveguide
    • Citations: 10
  • Reducing the Vulnerability in Microgrid Power Systems
    • Citations: 9