Vaibhav Mishra | Technology Management | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Vaibhav Mishra | Technology Management | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, India

Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in management, information systems, digital transformation, and consumer behavior. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (2011–2017), an MBA in IT & Operations from IIIT Allahabad (2009–2011), and a B.Tech from Uttar Pradesh Technical University (2005–2009). He has been serving as an Associate Professor at IBS Hyderabad since January 2023, after working as Assistant Professor at IBS Hyderabad (2017–2022) and SRM University, Uttar Pradesh (2014–2017). Over his career, he has actively contributed to international and national conferences including IIM Kozhikode, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, SPJIMR Mumbai, Osmania University, and IMT Hyderabad, with several papers presented between 2018 and 2023, some earning recognition such as the “Best Conference Paper” Award at the IIM Kozhikode Conclave on Globalizing Indian Thought in 2021. His scholarly output includes more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, with publications in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and ABDC-ranked journals such as the Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems (SCI), American Business Review (ABDC A), Pacific Asia Journal of AIS (ABDC B), International Journal of Economics and Business Research, and Asian Journal of Management Cases. His work spans diverse themes such as blockchain, e-business, cloud computing, consumer motivation, green products, e-waste management, and mobile payments. Dr. Mishra has also authored and edited multiple books and book chapters with reputed publishers including CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), Springer, Cengage, and IUP Publications, with titles such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business Management (2021, CRC Press), Recent Advances in Blockchain Technology (2023, Springer), and Introduction to Information Technology (2020, Cengage). He has contributed to specialized topics like CRM, blockchain applications, and customer relationship management in digital platforms. In addition, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as Guest Editor for special issues such as International Journal of Electronic Government Research (Scopus, WoS, ABDC-C). Beyond publishing, he has organized and convened academic events including the 4th International Conference on Operations Management (ICOM 2022), co-organized MDPs on disaster risk reduction in collaboration with the National Institute of Disaster Management, and delivered keynote lectures and training workshops, including a session on regression with Python at Banaras Hindu University. He has participated in several Faculty Development Programs hosted by premier institutions such as ISB Hyderabad, AICTE, IBS Hyderabad, and KG Somaiya. With a growing body of impactful research, Dr. Mishra has accumulated over 250 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 6 (Google Scholar), reflecting the relevance of his scholarship in management and digital innovation. His academic contributions demonstrate a consistent commitment to advancing research in digital ecosystems, sustainable business practices, consumer insights, and emerging technologies, thereby bridging academic knowledge and real-world business applications.

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Featured Publications

Agarwal, P., Sahai, M., Mishra, V., Bag, M., & Singh, V. (2011). A review of multi-criteria decision making techniques for supplier evaluation and selection. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 2(4), 294–318.

Mishra, V., & Singh, V. (2015). Selection of appropriate electronic banking channel alternative: Critical analysis using analytical hierarchy process. International Journal of Bank Marketing, 33(3), 223–242.

Agarwal, P., Sahai, M., Mishra, V., Bag, M., & Singh, V. (2014). Supplier selection in dynamic environment using analytic hierarchy process. International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business, 6(4), 26–33.

Panda, S. K., Mishra, V., Balamurali, R., & Elngar, A. A. (2021). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in business management: Concepts, challenges, and case studies. CRC Press.

Panda, S. K., Mishra, V., Dash, S. P., & Pani, A. K. (2023). Recent advances in blockchain technology: Real-world applications. Springer Nature.

Tripathi, S., & Mishra, V. (2019). Determinants of cloud computing adoption: A comparative study. Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 11(3), 3–34.

Tewary, T., Gupta, A., Mishra, V., & Kumar, J. (2021). Young working women's purchase intention towards organic cosmetic products. International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 22(2–3), 256–277.

Dr. Ali Altuntepe | Hydrogen Energy | Best Researcher Award

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.