Dr. Ali Altuntepe | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

Sivas of Science and Technology university, Turkey.

Dr. Ali Altuntepe is a Turkish researcher and materials scientist specializing in experimental condensed matter physics, thin film technology, and two-dimensional materials. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, his work focuses on hydrogen storage, graphene synthesis, and solar cell enhancement. He is passionate about integrating nanomaterials in renewable energy applications and continues to contribute significantly to the scientific community through numerous high-impact publications and collaborative projects.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Ali Altuntepe has pursued his entire academic journey in Mechanical Engineering at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, where he demonstrated a consistent dedication to advanced research in materials science and energy systems. He recently completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2019–2024) with an outstanding GPA of 9.74/10.00. His doctoral thesis focused on the "Investigation of Hydrogen Storage Potential of Two-Dimensional Materials, Metal Hydrides, and Their Compositions," reflecting his deep engagement with sustainable and cutting-edge energy technologies. Prior to this, he earned his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (2017–2019), achieving a GPA of 90.09/100, with a thesis centered on the "Synthesis of Doped and Pristine Graphene." His academic foundation was laid with a Bachelor's degree in the same field (2012–2017), where he graduated with a GPA of 3.35/4.00. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Altuntepe has cultivated expertise in nanomaterials, hydrogen storage systems, and graphene synthesis, positioning him as a strong contributor to both academic and applied research in clean energy and material innovation.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Dr. Altuntepe has extensive experience in thin film synthesis and characterization. His work includes growing doped and pristine graphene, investigating 2D materials like MoS₂, WS₂, LiH, and NaH, and applying these materials in PEM fuel cells and solar cells. He has presented at international conferences and co-authored a book chapter on sustainable materials in solar technology.

🔬 Research Interests

Graphene and TMDs (MoS₂, WS₂) synthesis

Hydrogen storage materials

Solar cell enhancement using 2D materials

Thin film deposition techniques (CVD, PVD, E-beam)

Materials characterization (XRD, SEM, Raman, XPS, etc.)

Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs)

Integration of nanomaterials into composite and optoelectronic systems

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Co-authorship in a prestigious Elsevier publication:
Sustainable Materials Solutions for Solar Energy Technologies (2021)

Oral presentations at international conferences including ICSM and MSNG

High citation record with over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles

📚 Selected Publications

☀️ Advanced Solar Cell Materials

1. Boron Doped Graphene and MoS₂-Based Ultra-Thin Schottky Junction Solar Cell

Journal: Optical Materials (May 2025)
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116828
Highlights:

Integrates boron-doped graphene with MoS₂ to form an ultra-thin Schottky junction.

Aims to enhance charge transport and light absorption.

Promising for lightweight and high-efficiency PV applications.

2. Nitrogen Doped Single Layer Graphene for CZTS-Based Thin Film Solar Cells

Journal: Optical Materials (2024)
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115167
Highlights:

Uses nitrogen doping to tune electronic properties of graphene.

Applied in CZTS (Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide) solar cells — known for being earth-abundant and non-toxic.

💨 Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells

3. Optimizing Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cell Performance Using Carbon-Based Materials

Journal: Hydrogen (March 2025)
DOI: 10.3390/hydrogen6020022
Highlights:

Studies effects of surface area and pressure on carbon-based hydrogen storage.

Bridges material design with real-world performance in fuel cells.

4. Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Two-Dimensional MoS₂

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2024)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2023.12.120
Highlights:

Focus on MoS₂ for reversible hydrogen storage.

Explores adsorption behavior on 2D surfaces.

5. Investigating Surface Area and Hydrogen Pressure Effects on LiH and NaH

Journal: Journal of Solid State Chemistry (2024)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2023.124483
Highlights:

Dives into metal hydrides (LiH and NaH).

Correlates structural properties with storage performance under different pressures.

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