Aslıhan Kurnuç Seyhan | Energy | Best Researcher Award

🌟Assist Prof Dr. Aslıhan Kurnuç Seyhan, Energy,  Best Researcher Award🏆

Assistant professor at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Turkey
Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Asst. Prof. Aslihan Kurnuc Seyhan is an Assistant Professor at Erzincan Binali Yildirim University in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering. She has been contributing to academia since 2011, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Energy Storage Technologies, and Engineering and Technology.

Education:

Doctorate, Ataturk University, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Makine Mühendisliği Anabilim Dalı, Turkey (2005-2010)

Postgraduate, Ataturk University, Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Makine Mühendisliği Anabilim Dalı, Turkey (2001-2005)

Undergraduate, Ataturk University, Mühendislik Fakültesi, Makine Mühendisliği Bölümü, Turkey (1997-2001)

Research Focus:

Mechanical Engineering

Energy

Energy storage technologies

Engineering and Technology

Professional Journey:

Assistant Professor at Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018 – Present)

Assistant Professor at Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2011-2018)

Research Assistant at Ataturk University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2002-2007)

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Published several articles in journals indexed by SCI, SSCI, and AHCI, covering topics such as the behavior of high-temperature reinforced concrete structures, building performance under long-term climate change conditions, and energy evaluation of phase change materials.

Presented research findings at various national and international conferences.

Title: “Performance of coupled novel triple glass and phase change material wall in the heating season: An experimental study”

  • Authors: YA Kara, A Kurnuç
  • Journal: Solar Energy
  • Volume: 86, Issue: 9
  • Pages: 2432-2442
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 74

Title: “Effects of tapes with double-sided delta-winglets on heat and vortex characteristics”

  • Authors: K Yakut, B Sahin, C Celik, N Alemdaroglu, A Kurnuc
  • Journal: Applied Energy
  • Volume: 80, Issue: 1
  • Pages: 77-95
  • Year: 2005
  • Citations: 73

Title: “Worldwide dynamic predictive analysis of building performance under long-term climate change conditions”

  • Authors: PM Congedo, C Baglivo, AK Seyhan, R Marchetti
  • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
  • Volume: 42
  • Pages: 103057
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 51

Title: “Performance of coupled novel triple glass unit and PCM wall”

  • Authors: YA Kara, A Kurnuç
  • Journal: Applied Thermal Engineering
  • Volume: 35
  • Pages: 243-246
  • Year: 2012
  • Citations: 35

Title: IPCC Tier 1 ve DEFRA Metotları ile Karbon Ayak İzi’nin Belirlenmesi: Erzincan Binali Yıldırım Üniversitesi’nin Yakıt ve Elektrik Tüketimi Örneği

  • Authors: Aslıhan Kurnuç Seyhan, M. Çerçi
  • Journal: Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
  • Volume: 26, Issue: 3
  • Pages: 386-397

These publications reflect Asst. Prof. Aslihan Kurnuc Seyhan’s research contributions in the fields of solar energy, building performance analysis, and energy systems. The citation counts indicate the impact and recognition of these studies in the scientific community.

Author Metrics:

Citations: 194

Documents: 6

h-index: 5

Research Timeline:

Conducted doctoral research on the experimental analysis of building south walls containing phase change materials at Ataturk University (2010).

Explored spray characteristics in MRI-based human throat simulations during postgraduate studies at Ataturk University (2005).

Currently serving as the Head of the Department at Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, responsible for managing and overseeing academic activities.

Qi Guo | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

🌟Assoc Prof Dr. Qi Guo, Taiyuan University of Technology, China: Civil Engineering🏆
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary

Dr. Qi Guo is a distinguished Male Associate Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at Taiyuan University of Technology. Born in March 1989, he holds a Doctoral degree and has gained recognition for his significant contributions to the field of steel structures. Dr. Guo has assumed various leadership roles in academic and professional organizations, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the knowledge and standards within the steel structure industry.

Education
  • Title: Associate Professor
  • Academic Degree: Doctor
  • Institution: Taiyuan University of Technology
  • Department: School of Civil Engineering
  • Graduation Year: [Not specified]
Research Focus

Research Areas:

  1. High-performance steel structures
  2. Assembled steel-concrete composite beams
  3. Steel structural bridges

Research Directions:

  1. Fatigue performance of steel structures
  2. Durability performance of steel structures
Professional Journey

Dr. Qi Guo has played pivotal roles in several committees and associations, contributing significantly to the steel structure industry in China. His leadership positions include Director, Structural Quality and Safety Inspection and Appraisal Professional Committee at the China Steel Structure Association and Youth Director, Structural Stability, Fatigue, and Education Sub-Committee at the same association. He has also served as an Executive Deputy Secretary-General for the Youth Working Committee at the Shanxi Provincial Steel Structure Association.

Honors & Awards
  • Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress in Shanxi Province (2021)
  • First Prize for Outstanding Paper in Chongqing Journal (2019)
  • “Youth Role Model” in China’s Construction Steel Structure Industry (2023)
  • Outstanding Paper Award, National Symposium on Modern Structural Engineering Young Scholars Paper Competition (2022)
  • Third Prize for Outstanding Achievements in Technological Innovation of State Grid Shandong Power Company (2022)
  • Outstanding Scientific and Technological Worker of Shanxi Provincial Institute of Transportation Science (2018)
Major Academic Achievements

Research Projects:

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Science Fund Project (2023-2025)
  • Shanxi Provincial Basic Research Plan General Project (2022-2024)
  • Tianjin Postdoctoral Innovation Project Selection and Funding Plan (2016-2018)

Representative Papers:

  • Published papers in reputable journals such as Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Constructional Steel Research, and Structures.

Granted Invention Patents:

  • A Steel-Concrete Composite Slab Bridge
  • Fire-resistant and Buckling-resistant Assembled Composite Beam and Construction Method

Granted Software Copyrights:

  • Steel Structural Bearing Capacity Analysis Software V1.0 Considering Corrosion
  • Steel Component Performance Test and Evaluation Software V1.0 Based on Time-Evolving Pitting Corrosion

Co-authored Standards:

  • Technical Standards for Detection and Identification of Spatial Steel Structures
  • Comprehensive Evaluation Standard for Steel Bridge Manufacturing Enterprises
Author Metrics: Qi Guo

Affiliation: Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan, China
Documents: 23
Citations: 174
h-index: 7

Publications Top Noted & Contributions

Title: Corrosion evolution and mechanical property deterioration of Q355NH weathering steel in long-term neutral salt spray environment.

  • Journal: Construction and Building Materials, 2024, 411: 134193.

Title: Corrosion evolution and axial mechanical performance degradation of corroded M24 high-strength bolts.

  • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2024, 213: 108411.

Title: Experimental study on fatigue performance of corroded high-strength bolts under axial force.

  • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 2023, 207: 107952.

Title: Fatigue performance and life prediction methods research on steel tube-welded hollow spherical joint.

  • Journal: Steel and Composite Structures, 2020, 36(1): 75-86.

Title: Experimental and numerical analysis of mechanical behaviors of long-term atmospheric corroded Q235 steel.

  • Journal: Structures, 2022, 39: 115-131.
Research Timeline:

Pre-2016: Early Career and Education

Completion of Doctoral degree (exact year not specified).

Potentially involved in initial research projects and publications.

2016-2018: Postdoctoral Innovation Project

Leading the research project on “Research on Fatigue Performance and Optimization Design of Integral Joints” from 2016 to 2018.

2018-2021: Youth Fund for Basic Research Project

Heading the project on “Research on Fatigue Performance and Deterioration Mechanism of Steel Bridge Welds under Heavy Load Conditions Based on Composite Crack Propagation” from 2018 to 2021.

2022-2023: Science and Technology Projects

Leading multiple projects related to the long-term mechanical performance and deterioration of steel structures under complex environmental conditions.

2023-2025: National Natural Science Foundation Project

Initiating and leading the National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Science Fund Project on the deterioration mechanism and life assessment of weathering steel beams with corrosion-fatigue coupling in butt weld joints.

 

Payman Dehghanian | Electric Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

🌟Prof. Payman Dehghanian, The George Washington University, United States: Electric Power Systems🏆
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary:

Dr. Payman Dehghanian is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in power systems and smart grids. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor and serves as the Director of the GW SmartGrid Laboratory at George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, USA. Dr. Dehghanian’s expertise lies in enhancing the reliability and resilience of electricity grids through advanced data analytics, synchrophasor technology, and renewable energy integration.

Education:

Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2012-2017):

  • Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.
  • Dissertation: Power System Topology Control for Enhanced Resilience of Smart Electricity Grids.
  • Supervisor: Prof. Mladen Kezunovic, IEEE Life Fellow.

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2009-2011):

  • Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IRAN.
  • Thesis: Reliability Centered Asset Management Implementation in Power Distribution Systems.
  • Supervisor: Prof. Mahmud Fotuhi-Firuzabad, IEEE Fellow.

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2005-2009):

  • University of Tehran, Tehran, IRAN.
Research Focus:

Dr. Dehghanian’s research interests encompass:

  1. Electric Power System Reliability and Resilience Modeling, Assessment, and Enhancement.
  2. Advanced Data Analytics for Smart Electricity Grid Applications.
  3. Synchrophasor Technology and Applications in Electric Power Systems.
  4. Asset Management and Maintenance in Power and Energy Systems.
  5. Renewable Energy Integration and Distributed Energy Resources.
Professional Journey:
  • 2023-Present: Associate Professor (Tenured), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, GWU.
  • 2018-2023: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track Position), Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, GWU.
  • Fall 2017: Research Associate, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, GWU.
  • 2011-2012: Research Assistant, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IRAN.
Honors & Awards:
  • IEEE Honors and Awards
  • Federal Agencies and Professional Societies
  • GWU Honors and Awards
  • Texas A&M University Honors and Awards:
    • Teaching Honors
    • Academic Excellence Awards
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

Title: Markov-chain-driven optimization of inspection-based maintenance, Part I: Models and methods

  • Authors: Zarei, M., Bagheri, M., Dehghanian, P.
  • Journal: Electric Power Systems Research (2024, 228, 110049)
  • Citations: 0

Title: Markov-chain-driven optimization of inspection-based maintenance, Part II: Numerical analysis and practical insights

  • Authors: Zarei, M., Bagheri, M., Dehghanian, P.
  • Journal: Electric Power Systems Research (2024, 227, 109922)
  • Citations: 1

Title: Co-optimization of multiple virtual power plants considering electricity-heat-carbon trading: A Stackelberg game strategy

  • Authors: Cao, J., Yang, D., Dehghanian, P.
  • Journal: International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems (2023, 153, 109294)
  • Citations: 1

Title: A Data-Driven State-of-Health Estimation Model for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Referenced-Based Charging Time

  • Authors: Kheirkhah-Rad, E., Parvareh, A., Moeini-Aghtaie, M., Dehghanian, P.
  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (2023, 38(5), pp. 3406–3416)
  • Citations: 1

Title: Multi-energy Cooperative Scheduling of Building Microgrid Group Considering AA-CAES Seasonal Efficiency Optimization

  • Authors: Han, X., Yang, D., Dehghanian, P., Tomin, N.
  • Journal: Dianli Jianshe/Electric Power Construction (2023, 44(9), pp. 94–107)
  • Citations: 0

Books:

  • Electrical Machines (2010) – Nasir Publication, Tehran, IRAN.

Book Chapters:

  • Resilience vs. Reliability Metrics in Power Systems (2023) – Elsevier.
  • Transient Stability Predictions in Modern Power Systems (2023) – Elsevier.
  • Clustering in Power Systems using Innovative Machine Learning/Deep Learning Methods (2021) – Springer Nature Publishing.

Translated Books:

  • Probabilistic Transmission Expansion Planning (2015) – Sharif University of Technology Press.
Review and Open Access Articles:

Review Article:

  • Title: Equipment failure rate in electric power distribution networks: An overview of concepts, estimation, and modeling methods
  • Authors: Ghasemi, H., Shahrabi Farahani, E., Fotuhi-Firuzabad, M., Ghasemi, A., Wang, F.
  • Journal: Engineering Failure Analysis (2023, 145, 107034)
  • Citations: 3

Open Access Article:

  • Title: A local flexibility market framework for exploiting DERs’ flexibility capabilities by a technical virtual power plant
  • Authors: Pourghaderi, N., Fotuhi-Firuzabad, M., Moeini-Aghtaie, M., Kabirifar, M., Dehghanian, P.
  • Journal: IET Renewable Power Generation (2023, 17(3), pp. 681–695)
  • Citations: 3
Conference Paper:

Title: Pre-Disaster Allocation of Mobile Renewable-Powered Resilience-Delivery Sources in Power Distribution Networks

  • Authors: Su, J., Zhang, R., Dehghanian, P., Kapourchali, M.H.
  • Conference: 2023 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2023
  • Citations: 0
  • Editorial:

Title: Guest Editorial: Advances in Energy Conversion, Control, Operation and Planning Towards Self-Sustained Highway Transportation Energy System

  • Authors: Ding, Z., Dehghanian, P., He, J., Sarikprueck, P., Bidram, A.
  • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (2023)
  • Citations: 0
Author Metrics:
  • Authorship of Books, Book Chapters, and Translated Books.
  • Publication Contributions to Resilience, Power Systems, Machine Learning in Power Systems, and Transmission Expansion Planning.
  • Citations: 3,519
  • Documents: 180
  • h-index: 32
Research Timeline:
  • 2011-2012: Research Assistant at Sharif University of Technology.
  • 2012-2017: Ph.D. at Texas A&M University.
  • Fall 2017: Research Associate at GWU.
  • 2018-2023: Assistant Professor at GWU.
  • 2023-Present: Associate Professor (Tenured) at GWU.