Yuh-Ming Ferng | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yuh-Ming Ferng | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

National Tsing Hua University | Taiwan

Prof. Yuh-Ming Ferng, a distinguished Professor at the Department of Engineering and System Science, Institute of Nuclear Engineering and Science, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), has made significant contributions to nuclear engineering through his extensive research and academic leadership. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from NTHU, where his doctoral thesis focused on the numerical simulation of the rewetting process. With a professional career spanning over three decades, Prof. Yuh-Ming Ferng has held roles as Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor at NTHU, alongside senior research positions at its Nuclear Science and Technology Development Center and the Center for Energy and Environmental Research, as well as the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research. His research expertise covers nuclear reactor safety, severe accident analysis, CFD turbulence modeling, two-phase flow, thermal management, fuel cell simulation, and renewable energy systems. With 2,470 citations, 168 documents, and an h-index of 30, he is a highly impactful researcher in his field.

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Featured Publications

  • Ferng, Y.-M., & co-authors. (2026). Determining minimum site area for deep geological repository of spent fuels using thermal simulations. Annals of Nuclear Energy. Advance online publication.

  • Ferng, Y.-M., & co-authors. (2025). Thermal management design for the Be target of an accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy system using numerical simulations with boiling heat transfer models. Processes. Advance online publication.

  • Ferng, Y.-M., & co-authors. (2024). Development of thermal-hydraulic coupling model for deep-geological disposal of high-level radioactive wastes. Nuclear Engineering and Design.

  • Ferng, Y.-M., & co-authors. (2024). Numerical model for noise reduction of small vertical-axis wind turbines. Wind Energy Science.

  • Ferng, Y.-M., & co-authors. (2024). Numerical prediction of the aerodynamics and aeroacoustics of a 25 kW horizontal axis wind turbine. Journal of Mechanics.

Fatih Sevim | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim, AtatΓΌrk University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim is a distinguished professor of Chemical Engineering at AtatΓΌrk University, Turkey πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the same institution (1985–1996) πŸŽ“. With over three decades of academic service, he has significantly contributed to areas like adsorption, nanocatalysts, and thermodynamics πŸ”¬. He has published 35+ SCI-indexed articles, authored books, and supervised numerous theses πŸ“š. His research projects are supported by top institutions, and his work has received 370+ citations with an H-index of 9 πŸ“ˆ. Prof. Sevim actively teaches undergraduate and doctoral courses while advancing engineering research innovation

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πŸŽ“ Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim pursued his academic journey in Chemical Engineering at AtatΓΌrk University, Turkey. He began with his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Engineering from 1985 to 1989 πŸ§ͺ. He continued with his postgraduate education at the Institute of Science in the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1989 to 1991 🧫. Advancing further, he completed his doctorate in the same department and institution from 1991 to 1996, deepening his expertise in chemical processes and engineering research 🧬. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his distinguished academic and professional career in engineering.

Academic and Administrative Experience

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim has built an esteemed academic career at AtatΓΌrk University’s Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering. He began as a Research Assistant (1993–1996) πŸ”¬, then served as an Assistant Professor (1996–2010) πŸ§ͺ, Associate Professor (2010–2015) πŸ“–, and has been a full Professor since 2015 πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«. Alongside his teaching and research, he contributed administratively as a Member of the Faculty Academic Board (2016–2021) 🏒 and the Faculty Council (2016–2021) πŸ§‘β€βš–οΈ. His longstanding dedication reflects his deep commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.

πŸ”¬ Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Fatih Sevim’s research is primarily centered on chemical engineering, with key expertise in reaction kinetics, thermogravimetric analysis, and adsorption science. His work spans thermal decomposition πŸ“‰, calcination βš—οΈ, dissolution kinetics πŸ’§, and recovery of metals such as copper and gold πŸͺ™. He has made significant contributions to environmental chemistry, including the removal of dyes and heavy metals using natural adsorbents 🌱. Additionally, he has explored nanocomposite materials and ceramic nanofibers through sol-gel and electrospinning techniques 🧡. His interdisciplinary approach supports advancements in sustainable energy, environmental remediation, and industrial process optimization

Publication Top Notes

πŸ“˜ Kinetic analysis of thermal decomposition of boric acid from thermogravimetric data β€” Cited by 231 | πŸ—“οΈ 2006
πŸ“˜ Calcination kinetic of magnesite from thermogravimetric data β€” Cited by 82 | πŸ—“οΈ 2003
πŸ“˜ A kinetic study of the cementation of copper from sulphate solutions onto a rotating aluminum disc β€” Cited by 77 | πŸ—“οΈ 1999
πŸ“˜ Adsorption behavior of malachite green onto natural red clay β€” Cited by 69 | πŸ—“οΈ 2021
πŸ“˜ Recovery of gold from decopperized anode slime β€” Cited by 66 | πŸ—“οΈ 2001
πŸ“˜ Dissolution Kinetics of Phosphate Ore in Hβ‚‚SOβ‚„ Solutions β€” Cited by 50 | πŸ—“οΈ 2003
πŸ“˜ Flash calcination of magnesite ore and leaching of magnesia β€” Cited by 35 | πŸ—“οΈ 1994
πŸ“˜ Reduction kinetics of Crβ‚‚O₇²⁻ in FeSOβ‚„ solution β€” Cited by 16 | πŸ—“οΈ 2008
πŸ“˜ Dissolution of magnesia in COβ‚‚ by ultrasound β€” Cited by 16 | πŸ—“οΈ 2006
πŸ“˜ Adsorption of BY28 using natural red clay β€” Cited by 12 | πŸ—“οΈ 2019
πŸ“˜ NiO/Alβ‚‚O₃/Bβ‚‚O₃/SiOβ‚‚ composite via sol-gel & electrospinning β€” Cited by 6 | πŸ—“οΈ 2014
πŸ“˜ Precipitation of Chevreul’s Salt from CuSOβ‚„ solutions β€” Cited by 5 | πŸ—“οΈ 2014
πŸ“˜ Dehydration kinetics of tincalconite β€” Cited by 3 | πŸ—“οΈ 2014
πŸ“˜ Removal of textile dye in wastewater β€” Cited by 2 | πŸ—“οΈ 2024