Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho | Secondary batteries | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho | Secondary batteries | Best Researcher Award

Department of Nanoenergy Engineering/Pusan National University, South Korea.

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho is a distinguished physicist specializing in nanoenergy engineering. Currently serving as a professor at Pusan National University (PNU) in Busan, Korea, he has made significant contributions to the fields of lithium-ion batteries, photocatalysts, and nanostructured materials. His research has been widely recognized, with numerous publications and patents to his name.

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Education 🎓

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Pusan National University, Busan, Korea (1982-1986). He then pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) in Surface Physics at Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea (1986-1988). Later, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Solid-State Physics at Pusan National University, Busan, Korea (1991-1995), specializing in the advanced study of solid-state materials and their physical properties.​

Experience 🏢

Prof. Chae-Ryong Cho is a Professor of Nanoenergy Engineering at Pusan National University (PNU) since 2006, specializing in secondary batteries and surface physics. He currently serves as Director of the Secondary Battery Convergence and Open Sharing System (COSS) and Secondary Battery Convergence Major at PNU (2023-Present), as well as Director of the Secondary Batteries Industry Technical Human Resource Development Center (SBitHRD) (2021-Present).

Previously, he was Dean of the College of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology at PNU (2018-2020) and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2013-2014). His research experience includes roles at Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), University of Minnesota, and UIUC. His work focuses on solid-state physics, surface analysis, and secondary battery technology.

Research Interests 🔬

Lithium-ion Batteries: Focus on developing advanced anode and cathode materials.​

Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K) Ion Batteries: Exploration of alternative energy storage solutions.​

All-Solid-State Batteries: Researching safer and more efficient battery technologies.​

In Situ Structural Analysis: Studying real-time structural changes in materials.​

Electrochemical Analysis of Active Materials: Investigating the electrochemical properties of battery components.​

Awards 🏆

2005: President's Award (ROK)​

2018: Busan Science and Technology Award​

2018: Busan Mayor Award​

2021: Congratulatory Plaque from BISTEP Director​

2024: Deputy Prime Minister Award, Ministry of Education​

Selected Publications 📚

Realization of a 2H-Si microneedle with an ultrafast growth rate of 6.7 × 10⁴ Å·s⁻¹

Authors: S. Mun, K. Kim, S. Park, Y. Kang, H. Ahn

Journal: Semiconductor Science and Technology, 2025

Enhanced Li storage of pure crystalline-C60 and TiNb₂O₇-nanostructure composite for Li-ion battery anodes

Authors: I. Jeon, L. Yin, D. Yang, H. Ahn, C. Cho

Journal: Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2024

Citations: 3

Enhancing Li-Ion Battery Anodes: Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performance of Crystalline C60 Nanorods with Controlled Morphology and Phase Transition

Authors: L. Yin, D. Yang, I. Jeon, M. Park, C. Cho

Journal: ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2024

Citations: 3

Enhanced electrochemical performance and interdiffusion behavior of sodium ions in onion-derived freeze-dried and KOH-activated carbon for sodium-ion battery anodes

Authors: I. Jeon, T. Kim, J. Seo, D. Yang, C. Cho

Journal: Applied Surface Science, 2024

Citations: 5

Electrochemical behavior of Ag nanoparticle-incorporated Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ nanofibers as Li-ion battery anodes under visible light exposure

Authors: H. Yang, D. Yang, I. Jeon, J. Seo, C. Cho

Journal: Applied Surface Science, 2024

 

 

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva | Electrochemistry | Best Researcher Award

BAS - Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgaria.

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva is a dedicated hydrogen enthusiast committed to advancing clean energy solutions. With a robust background in engineering and a profound understanding of hydrogen fuel cells, she actively collaborates with industry leaders, government officials, and academic researchers to promote hydrogen-based applications across various sectors, including power generation, transportation, and industrial processes.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva holds an Executive MBA in Energy Management from the Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva, Switzerland, which she completed between March 2022 and May 2024. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the Acad. E. Budevski Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES) in Sofia, Bulgaria, where she conducted research from September 2013 to May 2018. Prior to that, she obtained an M.Sc. in Hydrogen Technologies from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) in Sofia, Bulgaria, graduating in June 2013. Dr. Petkucheva also holds a B.Sc. in Biotechnologies from UCTM, which she completed between September 2007 and September 2011.​

💼 Experience

Dr. Elitsa Petkucheva is currently serving as a Chief Assistant in Research and Development at the Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES) within the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, a position she has held since July 2019. Prior to this role, she worked as a Research Assistant at IEES-BAS from September 2017 to July 2019. Additionally, she gained international research experience as a Research Associate at the Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis (LSCI) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, where she was involved in advanced research from January 2016 to January 2017.​

🔬 Research Interests

Hydrogen technologies​

Electrocatalysis​

Electrochemistry​

Biotechnologies​

Development of membrane electrode assemblies for PEM hydrogen systems​

🏆 Awards

"Eurika" Foundation Honoree Diploma in the category "Young Inventor" (2021)​

"Prof. Hristo Balarev" Award for prominent young scientist in the field of Inorganic Chemistry, Bulgarian Union of Chemists (November 2, 2020)​

First Place in the category "Science and/or Technological Development" of the program "The Most Prominent Young People in Bulgaria 2020," part of the international movement Junior Chamber International (JCI) (May 6, 2020)​

Acad. M. Drinov Prize 2020 for the best scientist (under 35 years) in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in the category "Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency"​

Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation Doctoral Exchange Grant (2016-2017)​

📚 Selected Publications

An unconventional iron-nickel catalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction
F. Song, M. M. Busch, B. Lassalle-Kaiser, C. S. Hsu, E. Petkucheva, ...
ACS Central Science, 5(3), 558-568 (2019) – Citations: 363

Ebonex supported iridium as anode catalyst for PEM water electrolysis
E. Slavcheva, G. Borisov, E. Lefterova, E. Petkucheva, I. Boshnakova
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40(35), 11356-11361 (2015) – Citations: 42

Gold-supported magnetron sputtered Ir thin films as OER catalysts for cost-efficient water electrolysis
E. Petkucheva, G. Borisov, E. Lefterova, J. Heiss, U. Schnakenberg, ...
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 43(35), 16905-16912 (2018) – Citations: 29

Highly KOH doped para-polybenzimidazole anion exchange membrane and its performance in Pt/TinO2n−1 catalyzed water electrolysis cell
H. Penchev, G. Borisov, E. Petkucheva, F. Ublekov, V. Sinigersky, I. Radev, ...
Materials Letters, 221, 128-130 (2018) – Citations: 13

Co-electrodeposition of iron and sulfur in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
V. A. Majidzade, S. P. Mammadova, E. S. Petkucheva, E. P. Slavcheva, ...
Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 52, 73-78

Dr. Riccardo Narducci | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Riccardo Narducci | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Tor vergata university, Italy.

Riccardo Narducci is an Italian researcher currently holding a fixed-term research position (RTDb) at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata. He obtained his National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in Chemical Foundations of Technologies (CHEM-06/A) on January 13, 2020. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, particularly ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells.

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🎓 Education:

Dr. Riccardo Narducci holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences and Sciences des Matériaux, earned in 2014 through a double degree program between the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Aix-Marseille Université. His dissertation, titled "Ion Conducting Membranes for Fuel Cells," was awarded Cum Laude under the supervision of Prof. M.L. Di Vona and Prof. Philippe Knauth. Prior to his doctorate, he completed a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Perugia in 2004, specializing in Inorganic and Material Chemistry, with a final grade of 108/110. His thesis focused on the "Effect of Acceptor-Donor Pair Adsorption on Surface Conductivity of Non-Stoichiometric Oxides." Dr. Narducci's academic journey began with a Technical Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from I.T.I.S. "L. Allievi" in Terni, where he graduated with the highest distinction (60/60) in 1998.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Riccardo Narducci is currently a Researcher (RTDb) (2022-2025) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Industrial Engineering, where he is an active member of several research grant selection committees and a participant in the 2024 PACE project.

Previously, he served as a Research Fellow (2017-2022) at the same university, contributing to the HORIZON 2020 CREATE project focused on energy and hydrogen production. From 2016 to 2017, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow under the VINCI Grant, working on functionalized polymers for next-generation redox flow batteries.

Between 2010 and 2017, Dr. Narducci held the position of Research Associate, collaborating on various European and industrial projects, including LoLiPEM, MAESTRO, and HVAC systems research. In addition to his research activities, he has also served as a Contract Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Faculty of Engineering.

🔬 Research Interests:

Energy Materials: Ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells and hydrogen production.

Polymeric and Composite Materials: Functionalized polymers and nanostructured materials.

Electrochemical Devices: Redox flow batteries and electrochemical energy conversion.

Environmental Technologies: Sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

🏆 Awards & Grants:

National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (2020).

VINCI Grant (2016) – Université Franco Italienne for postdoctoral research.

Several European Research Grants (FP7, HORIZON 2020).

Research funding from the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

📚 Selected Publications:

One-Component Catalytic Electrodes from Metal–Organic Frameworks Covalently Linked to an Anion Exchange Ionomer
Molecules (2025-03-10) 
DOI: 10.3390/molecules30061230
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Emanuela Sgreccia, Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Gianfranco Ercolani, Saulius Kaciulis, Suanto Syahputra, Emily Bloch, Luca Pasquini, Philippe Knauth, Maria Luisa Di Vona

Composite Membranes Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol and Lamellar Solids for Water Decontamination
New Journal of Chemistry (2024) 
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ04942F
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Eziz Naryyev, Annarita Petracci, Irene Di Guida, Riccardo Narducci

Composite Anion Exchange Membranes Containing a Long-Side Chain Ionomer and Exfoliated Lamellar Double Hydroxides
Membranes (2024-12-20)
DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120275
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Suanto Syahputra, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Philippe Knauth, Luca Pasquini

Porous Polymers Based on PSU and PSU-TMA with Grafted Zirconium-Organic Moieties: Synthesis and Application for Removal of Arsenite and Arsenate Water Pollutants
Preprint (2024-11-20)
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202411.1539.v1
Contributors: Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Emanuela Sgreccia, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Riccardo Narducci

Polyvinyl Alcohol Coatings Containing Lamellar Solids with Antimicrobial Activity
Physchem (2024-08-01) 
DOI: 10.3390/physchem4030019
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Raúl Escudero García, Irene Di Guida, Carla Russo, Donatella Pietrella, Riccardo Narducci

 

 

Prof. Dr. Chao Lyu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Chao Lyu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Harbin Institute of Technology, China.

Prof. Chao Lyu is a distinguished scholar and researcher in electrical engineering, specializing in battery modeling, battery health management, and microgrid optimization. He is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Harbin Institute of Technology and a Senior Member of IEEE. With a strong academic background and over 50 research publications in international journals and conferences, Prof. Lyu has made significant contributions to the field of energy storage systems and lithium-ion battery technology. His expertise extends to fault diagnosis, performance evaluation, and optimization control methods for energy storage batteries, shaping advancements in sustainable energy solutions.

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Prof. Chao Lyu holds a strong academic foundation in electrical engineering. He earned his B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Northeast Electric Power University, Jilin, China, in 2001, followed by an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 2004. His pursuit of advanced research led him to complete a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 2007. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive expertise in battery modeling, energy storage systems, and microgrid optimization, laying the groundwork for his impactful research and contributions to the field.

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. Chao Lyu is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Harbin Institute of Technology, where he leads research in battery modeling, energy storage systems, and microgrid optimization. As a Senior Member of IEEE, he actively contributes to advancements in electrical engineering and battery technology. Beyond academia, he serves as a researcher and consultant, collaborating with State Grid Corporation of China and Guangdong Power Grid Co., Ltd on industry-driven projects focused on battery fault diagnosis, performance evaluation, and optimization control. His work bridges the gap between research and real-world applications, driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

🔬 Research Interests

Battery Modeling & Testing 🔋

Battery Health Management & Fault Diagnosis ⚡

Microgrid Optimization with Energy Storage 🏭

Lithium-ion Battery Performance & Safety 🔍

Artificial Intelligence for Battery Management 🤖

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Senior Member, IEEE

Recognized Expert in Battery Technology & Microgrid Systems

📚 Selected Publications

Early Internal Short Circuit Diagnosis for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Based on Dynamic Time Warping of Incremental Capacity – Batteries, 10(11), 378

Concurrent Multi-Fault Diagnosis of Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Using Random Convolution Kernel Transformation and Gaussian Process Classifier – Energy, 306, 132467 (3 citations)

Model-Free Detection and Quantitative Assessment of Micro Short Circuits in Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Based on Incremental Capacity and Unsupervised Clustering – International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 19(10), 100794 (1 citation)

Digital Twin Modeling Method for Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Data-Mechanism Fusion Driving – Green Energy and Intelligent Transportation, 3(5), 100162 (3 citations)

Optimization of Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Strategies From a Thermal Safety Perspective – IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, 10(2), pp. 2727–2739

 

 

 

Ridha BENADLI | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ridha BENADLI | Supercapacitors | Best Researcher Award

IREEA Laboratory, University of Nantes, France.

Ridha BENADLI is a Doctor of Electrical Engineering qualified in sections 61 and 63 in France, with extensive teaching and research experience in France and Tunisia. His expertise spans advanced control, energy management, microgrids, and industrial automation. He has held teaching and research roles at institutions including the Central School of Lille and Grenoble, contributing to projects in renewable energy and electric mobility.

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Ridha Benadli holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the National School of Engineers of Tunis (ENSIT), completed in 2020. His doctoral research centered on optimizing hybrid energy systems using predictive and sliding mode control. Prior to his Ph.D., Ridha earned a Master of Research in Electrical Engineering from ENSIT (2012-2014), where he specialized in sliding mode control for photovoltaic-wind hybrid systems. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation from ENSIT, obtained in 2011.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Ridha Benadli is currently an ATER (Attaché Temporaire d’Enseignement et de Recherche) and researcher at the Central School of Lille in France, where he teaches electrical engineering courses and supervises electric vehicle projects. His work at the L2EP Lab involves developing advanced control laws for energy conversion. Prior to this, he was an ATER/researcher at the IUT of Saint-Nazaire (2023-2024), where he led energy management projects at the IRRENA Lab with a focus on renewable energy conversion. In 2023, he served as a teacher-researcher at IUT1 in Grenoble, France, instructing courses in industrial automation, digital filtering, and electrical machines while conducting research in energy conversion at G2Elab. Before moving to France, Ridha was a contractual teacher at the Higher Institute of Technological Studies in Tunisia (2020-2023), where he conducted workshops and taught courses in power electronics, MATLAB, and LabVIEW.

Research Interests 🔬

Energy Conversion Systems
Ridha Benadli is proficient in designing and optimizing energy conversion systems that efficiently transfer power in hybrid setups. His work ensures smooth integration of different power sources, particularly in renewable energy systems.

Advanced Control Strategies
Specializing in cutting-edge control methods, Ridha applies predictive and sliding mode control techniques. These strategies enhance system stability and performance in complex energy setups like microgrids.

Energy Management for Hybrid Systems and Microgrids
Ridha focuses on improving energy management systems, balancing supply and demand in hybrid systems and microgrids. This work supports resilience and efficiency, especially in setups utilizing multiple energy sources.

Renewable Energy Integration
Dedicated to sustainable solutions, Ridha’s work aims to maximize the integration of renewable sources, such as wind and solar, into existing and new energy systems, reducing reliance on non-renewable resources.

Electric Mobility
Ridha contributes to advancements in electric mobility by developing efficient power conversion methods for electric vehicles. His expertise supports the transition to cleaner transportation options.

Converter Optimization
By refining converter designs, Ridha enhances energy efficiency and reliability across different power applications. His work ensures optimized performance, vital for both renewable energy systems and electric mobility.

Awards & Honors 🏆

Participation in international scientific congresses, including the International Conference on Electrical Sciences and Technologies in the Maghreb and the International Renewable Energy Congress.

 

Publications Top Notes 📚 

Benadli, R., Frey, D., Lembeye, Y., Bjaoui, M., & Sellami, A. (2023). A Direct Backstepping Super-Twisting Algorithm Controller MPPT for a Standalone PV Storage System: Design and Real-Time Implementation. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 1-31. Link.

Benadli, R., Bjaoui, M., Khiari, B., & Sellami, A. (2022). An Improved Super-Twisting Sliding Mode Control for Standalone Hybrid Wind/Photovoltaic/Fuel Cell System Based on Energy Management of Battery/Hydrogen. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 144(3): 031003, 145-167. Link.

Benadli, R., Bjaoui, M., Khiari, B., & Sellami, A. (2021). Sliding Mode Control of Hybrid Renewable Energy System Operating in Grid Connected and Stand-Alone Mode. Power Electronics and Drives, 6(1), 145-167.  Link