Ali Ihsan Aygun | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun, Duzce University, Turkey

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun is an Assistant Professor at Duzce University, Turkey, specializing in ⚑power systems and smart grids. He earned his PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ with a perfect GPA of 4.00. His research focuses on electric vehicle charging optimization, smart grid control, and energy efficiency πŸš—πŸ”‹. He has published extensively in prestigious IEEE journals and conferences πŸ“š. Dr. Aygun is proficient in tools like Matlab, Simulink, and Python πŸ§ πŸ’». His international academic background and impactful innovations make him a leading voice in next-generation energy systems

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πŸŽ“ Education Background

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, completed in December 2022 with a perfect GPA of 4.00 🧠. He earned his MS in the same field from George Washington University, Washington DC, in 2018 with a GPA of 3.33 πŸŽ“. Prior to that, he began a second MS at YΔ±ldΔ±z Technical University πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· but chose to pursue international opportunities. He also completed his BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from YΔ±ldΔ±z Technical University in 2014, graduating

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Duzce University πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· since February 2022, teaching and researching in Power Systems and Smart Grids ⚑. Previously, he was a Graduate Research Assistant at UNCC πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, where he developed smart charging algorithms, hybrid EV routing systems πŸš—πŸ”‹, and hardware testbeds for microgrid applications. As a Teaching Assistant, he supported courses like Logic and Network Lab and Network Theory πŸ“˜. Earlier, he worked as a Project Manager at Heper Moonlight Corp in Istanbul, managing lighting projects using Dialux and AutoCAD

πŸ”¬ Research Focus

Dr. Ali Ihsan Aygun’s research is centered on Electric Vehicles (EVs) πŸš—πŸ”‹, Smart Grids ⚑, and Power System Optimization πŸ“‰. His work emphasizes developing intelligent charging algorithms, real-time energy management, and decentralized EV fleet control to enhance grid reliability and operational efficiency πŸ§ πŸ”Œ. He is also involved in microgrid technologies, frequency regulation, and dynamic speed optimization within EV infrastructure πŸŒβš™οΈ. With contributions to IEEE journals and global conferences, Dr. Aygun focuses on making energy systems more sustainable, scalable, and smart through advanced computational and control methods

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“˜ Centralized Charging Approach to Manage Electric Vehicle Fleets for Balanced Grid – Cited by: 10 πŸ“Š | Year: 2022 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Inverter-Angle-Induced Optimized Frequency Regulation Approach for AC–DC Microgrids – Cited by: 7 πŸ“Š | Year: 2022 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Optimal Hybrid Management of EV Fleet Charging & Load Scheduling – Cited by: 4 πŸ“Š | Year: 2024 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Two-Stage Optimal EV Charging Methodology with Aggregators – Cited by: 3 πŸ“Š | Year: 2024 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Optimal Approach to Manage EV Fleets Routing – Cited by: 3 πŸ“Š | Year: 2022 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ ADMM-Based Optimal EV Fleets Charging in Active Distribution Network – Cited by: 2 πŸ“Š | Year: 2022 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Smart Charging Algorithms for EVs: Addressing Grid Stress – Year: 2024 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Distributed Generation Approach with Charging Stations – Year: 2024 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Dynamic Speed Optimization for Electric Vehicles – Year: 2024 πŸ“…
πŸ“˜ Optimal Energy Management of Power Grid with EVs & Flexible Loads – Year: 2023 πŸ“…

Kumar Mallem | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kumar Mallem | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kumar Mallem, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

Dr. Kumar Mallem is a researcher in electronic and computer engineering, specializing in quantum rod light-emitting diodes (QRLEDs) and advanced optoelectronic materials. He is pursuing a Ph.D. at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), focusing on next-generation display and lighting applications. His research spans quantum dot and quantum rod LEDs, perovskite solar cells, and silicon-based photovoltaics. Dr. Mallem has extensive experience in device fabrication and characterization, with multiple high-impact publications and patents. Recognized with prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Paper Award at SID Display Week 2025, he continues to advance energy-efficient lighting technologies.

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Education πŸŽ“

Dr. Kumar Mallem is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Electronic and Computer Engineering at HKUST (2020–2025) under Prof. Abhishek Kumar Srivastava, focusing on quantum rod light-emitting diodes for future display applications. He earned an M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (2012–2014), conducting research on HfOβ‚‚/Ge stacks for MOS devices at IIT Bombay under Prof. Saurabh Lodha. His B.Tech. in the same field was completed at AGCIT, JNTU Kakinada (2007–2011). His educational background integrates semiconductor device engineering, optoelectronics, and materials science, equipping him with expertise in advanced display and photovoltaic technologies.

Experience πŸ†

Dr. Kumar Mallem has significant research experience in optoelectronics and semiconductor devices. Since 2020, he has been a Ph.D. researcher at HKUST, developing quantum rod LEDs and optimizing their efficiency. From 2015 to 2019, he worked as a research assistant at Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea, under Prof. Junsin Yi, specializing in silicon solar cells, thin-film transistors (TFTs), and MOS devices. His hands-on expertise includes device fabrication, nanomaterials assembly, and advanced characterization techniques. His work contributes to energy-efficient display technologies and next-generation solid-state lighting.

Awards & Honors πŸ…

Dr. Kumar Mallem has received several prestigious recognitions, including the Distinguished Paper Award at SID Display Week 2025 for his work on highly efficient QRLEDs. He was awarded the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (2020–2025) for academic excellence. He also won the Excellent Paper Award at the Asia-Pacific Forum on Renewable Energy in 2018. His contributions to optoelectronic devices and energy-efficient lighting technologies have earned him international recognition, reflecting his impact in advancing quantum dot and nanomaterial-based displays.

Research Focus πŸ”¬

Dr. Kumar Mallem specializes in quantum rod and quantum dot light-emitting diodes, perovskite LEDs, silicon solar cells, and advanced optoelectronic materials. His research aims to enhance device efficiency, suppress charge leakage, and improve external quantum efficiency for high-performance display and lighting technologies. He works extensively with solution-processed nanomaterials, carrier injection engineering, and interface optimization to develop next-generation optoelectronic devices. His contributions to solid-state lighting and energy-efficient display technologies push the boundaries of modern photonic applications.

Publication Top Notes

  • Quantum‐Rod On‐Chip LEDs for Display Backlights with Efficacy of 149 lm Wβˆ’1 | Β Advanced Materials | 55 | 2021
  • Molybdenum oxide: A superior hole extraction layer for Si solar cells | Materials Research Bulletin | 53 | 2019
  • Influence of small size pyramid texturing on Ag-screen printed Si solar cells | Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing | 45 | 2018
  • Control of size and distribution of silicon quantum dots for solar cells | Renewable Energy | 33 | 2019
  • Ultralow roll‐off quantum dot LEDs using engineered carrier injection layer | Advanced Materials | 30 | 2023
  • Ambient annealing influence on MoOx layer for carrier-selective contact solar cells | Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing | 29 | 2019
  • MoOx work function & interface analysis for hole-selective Si heterojunction solar cells | Applied Surface Science | 24 | 2021
  • Solution-processed red, green, and blue quantum rod LEDs | ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces | 22 | 2022
  • High-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells: A reviewΒ  | 19 | 2019
  • Light scattering properties of multi-textured AZO films for Si thin film solar cells | Β Applied Surface Science | 19 | 2018