Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh, Al al-Bayt University, Jordan

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Renewable Energy Engineering at Al al-Bayt University, Jordan. 🇯🇴 She holds a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia, with expertise in solar energy, photovoltaics, hybrid PV/T systems, and smart grids. ⚡ She has authored multiple high-impact publications and contributes to cutting-edge research in MPPT algorithms and energy optimization. 🧠 Fluent in Arabic and English, she also excels in tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and DSP programming. ✨

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🎓 Academic Qualifications

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh holds a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy Engineering–Solar Energy (2019–2022) from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where she specialized in photovoltaic systems and developed her thesis on advanced maximum power point tracking techniques using modified, hybrid, and trapezoidal rule approaches ⚡🔋. She earned her Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (2014–2016) from Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Amman, Jordan, and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering (2006–2011) from Yarmouk University, Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering 🔌📘. Her academic journey reflects strong expertise in solar and sustainable energy technologies

💼 Employment History

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Al al-Bayt University in the Department of Renewable and Sustainable Energy (2022–present) 🏫🔋. From 2019 to 2022, she worked as a researcher at the Advanced Lightning, Power and Energy Research (ALPER) Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia, contributing to cutting-edge renewable energy projects ⚡🔬. Earlier, she served as a Teaching Assistant in the Electrical Engineering Department at Princess Sumaya University (2014–2016), supporting academic development in engineering education 📘👩‍🏫. She is fluent in both Arabic (native) and English 🌐🗣️, enabling effective communication in diverse academic and research environments.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh possesses a robust set of technical skills in electronics, programming, and renewable energy systems ⚙️💡. She is an expert in Texas Instrument (TMS320F28335) and Arduino DSPs 🔧📟. Her software expertise includes Code Composer Studio, MATLAB, Simulink, and renewable energy tools 🖥️📊. She is proficient in Cadence, Synopsis, and HSPICE tools for circuit design and analysis, along with PCB design and simulation software such as Proteus and Fritzing 🔬🔌. Additionally, she is skilled in LaTeX, BibTeX, Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Maple, and C++ programming 💾🧠, making her a versatile engineer in both hardware and software domains.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh’s research primarily centers on renewable energy systems, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies ☀️🔋. Her expertise includes maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms, hybrid PV-thermoelectric systems, and adaptive control techniques for energy optimization ⚡📈. She also explores smart grid reliability, electricity theft detection using AI, and processor-in-loop testing for energy systems 🧠💡. With significant contributions to power electronics, energy conversion, and intelligent controllers, Dr. Al-Tawalbeh bridges hardware implementation with AI-driven solutions for sustainable energy applications 🌍🔌. Her interdisciplinary work spans engineering, sustainability, and smart energy systems

Conclusion

Dr. Nedaa Al-Tawalbeh is a highly qualified and impactful researcher in the field of renewable and sustainable energy, particularly in solar and photovoltaic systems. Her academic background, robust publication record, technical skills, and international collaborations make her a strong and deserving nominee for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also contributes toward global efforts in clean and efficient energy utilization.

Publication Top Notes

📄 Maximizing energy harvesting in grid‐connected hybrid PV and TEG systems – Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 📅 2025 🔗 [DOI:10.1002/ep.14621] 📑 Cited by: pending

📄 Novel initialization strategy for global MPPT optimization – Results in Engineering 📅 2024 🔗 [DOI:10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102067] 📑 Cited by: Scopus-indexed

📄 Intelligent Runge Kutta control for thermoelectric power – Energy Conversion and Management: X 📅 2024 🔗 [DOI:10.1016/j.ecmx.2024.100612] 📑 Cited by: pending

📄 Federated learning model for electricity theft detection – Energy Reports 📅 2023 🔗 [DOI:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.09.100] 📑 Cited by: Scopus-indexed

📄 Trapezoidal rule-based MPPT algorithm – Energy Conversion and Management 📅 2022 🔗 [DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115738] 📑 Cited by: Scopus-indexed

📄 Trapezoidal MPPT under complex shading – PECon 2020 Conference 📅 2020 🔗 [DOI:10.1109/PECon48942.2020.9314467] 📑 Cited by: Scopus-indexed

📄 Hybrid approach for PV power extraction – Sustainability 📅 2020 🔗 [DOI:10.3390/su12145786] 📑 Cited by: 90+

📄 Enhanced adaptive P&O technique for MPPT – Applied Sciences 📅 2020 🔗 [DOI:10.3390/app10113912] 📑 Cited by: 60+

📄 Small-signal gain in CMOS analog amplifier – ICM Conference 📅 2016 🔗 [DOI:10.1109/ICM.2015.7437993] 📑 Cited by: 5+

Hala El-Khozondar | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Hala El-Khozondar | Solar Cells | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Islamic University of Gaza, Palestine, State of

Professor Hala J. El-Khozondar is a distinguished physicist and electrical engineer, currently a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London and a Professor at the Islamic University of Gaza. With expertise in nanomaterials, photonics, and renewable energy, she has made significant contributions to science and education. She has held leadership roles, including department head and research committee chair. Her research spans optical sensors, solar cells, and nonlinear transmission lines. A mentor and advisor, she has supervised numerous students and research projects. Recognized globally, she has received multiple awards for her outstanding contributions to academia and scientific research.

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Education Background📚🎓

Prof. El-Khozondar earned her Ph.D. in Physics with a minor in Electrical Engineering (1999) and a Master’s in Physics (1995) from New Mexico State University, USA. She previously obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (1987) and a Teaching Certificate Diploma (1989) from Birzeit University, West Bank. Her postdoctoral research was conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, Germany. Throughout her academic journey, she has pursued advanced studies in nanotechnology, photonics, and engineering, collaborating with international institutions and contributing to groundbreaking research in material science and electrical engineering.

Professional Experience 🏫🔬

Prof. El-Khozondar is a Distinguished Professor at the Islamic University of Gaza and a Research Fellow at Imperial College London. She has served as the Head of the Electrical Engineering and Smart Systems Department and held leadership roles in quality assurance and research committees. Previously, she worked at the Technical University of Munich and was a Vice Dean for External Relations. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, covering physics, electrical engineering, and renewable energy. She has supervised numerous students, contributed to academic policy, and played key roles in scientific collaborations.

Awards and Honors 🏆🎖

Prof. El-Khozondar has received numerous accolades, including the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education’s Best Researcher Award (2023), IUG’s Best Research Prize (2021), and the TWAS-Aro Prize for Science Diplomacy (2018). She has been honored by ISESCO, DAAD, and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for her contributions to science. She is a Fellow of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences and TWAS. Recognized internationally, she has been awarded multiple research fellowships in Germany, Belgium, and Turkey. Additionally, she has been named a TUM Research Alumni Ambassador and recognized for excellence in academic publishing and science diplomacy.

Research Focus 🔬🌍

Prof. El-Khozondar specializes in nanomaterials modeling, photonic crystal-based optical sensors, and solar cell efficiency enhancement. Her work includes Monte Carlo simulations for material evolution, nonlinear transmission lines for microwave applications, and polarization rotation in optical fibers. She explores fiber Bragg grating sensors, electromagnetic radiation effects on tissues, and optical waveguides for nonreciprocal devices. Using MATLAB and OrCad, she develops models for photovoltaic performance. Her interdisciplinary research integrates physics, engineering, and materials science, driving innovation in renewable energy, sensor technologies, and photonics, with a focus on advancing smart systems and sustainable solutions for global scientific challenges.

Publication Top Notes

Design of an isolated renewable hybrid energy system: a case study ⚡🌍
Year: 2022 | Cited by: 113
A review study of photovoltaic array maximum power tracking algorithms ☀️🔋
Year: 2016 | Cited by: 112
Standalone hybrid PV/wind/diesel‐electric generator system for a COVID‐19 quarantine center 🏥🌬️🔋
Year: 2023 | Cited by: 92
Design of one-dimensional refractive index sensor using ternary photonic crystal waveguide for plasma blood samples applications 🩸🔬
Year: 2019 | Cited by: 92
Carbon footprint and energy life cycle assessment of wind energy industry in Libya 🌿💨⚙️
Year: 2024 | Cited by: 84

Conclusion

Professor Hala J. El-Khozondar is a distinguished researcher with a Ph.D. in Physics and a minor in Electrical Engineering, renowned for her contributions to nanomaterials, photonic structures, optical sensing, and renewable energy. With extensive research experience at prestigious institutions such as Imperial College London, Max Planck Institute, and the Technical University of Munich, her work has significantly advanced photonics, fiber optics, and solar energy applications. Her leadership roles as a department head, research committee chair, and quality assurance leader highlight her influence in academia, while her dedication to teaching and mentoring has shaped future generations of engineers and scientists. Recognized internationally, her impactful research and interdisciplinary contributions make her a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
  

 

Jianmin Li | Solar cell | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jianmin Li | Solar cell | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jianmin Li, Wuhan University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianmin Li 🎓🔬 is an accomplished academic at Wuhan University, specializing in thin-film solar cells since February 2023. He previously served as an associate research fellow at the same institution and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on CIGS and antimony-based thin-film materials, achieving significant breakthroughs in solar cell efficiency. Dr. Li has published extensively, including high-impact articles in Energy & Environmental Science and Advanced Materials, and holds multiple patents. He is also a member of the China Renewable Energy Society and serves as a Topic Editor for Energies magazine. 🌞📚

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianmin Li is an esteemed academic at Wuhan University, where he has been an associate professor in the College of Physical Sciences and Technology since February 2023, focusing on thin-film solar cells. His academic journey includes roles as an associate research fellow and postdoctoral fellow at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he specialized in the same field. He earned his PhD in material physics and chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China. With a strong background in electronic science and technology, Dr. Li is committed to advancing solar energy research. 🌱📚

 

Professional Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jianmin Li is an accomplished associate professor and master tutor at the School of Physical Science and Technology at Wuhan University. As a member of the China Renewable Energy Society, he specializes in the research of inorganic thin-film materials and solar cells, particularly CIGS and antimony-based materials. His recent breakthroughs in the field have set new records for efficiency, notably achieving 10.7% for Sb₂(S, Se)₃ solar cells in November 2021 and 10.57% for pure Se Sb₂Se₃ batteries in October 2022. 📈🌿

Research Contributions

Dr. Li has presided over and contributed to numerous projects, including funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Hubei Natural Science Foundation. His research output is impressive, with over 70 published papers in prestigious journals such as Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Materials, and Nano Energy. Additionally, he has applied for seven Chinese patents, with three already authorized. 📝🔍

Publication Top Notes

  • A fast chemical approach towards Sb₂S₃ film with a large grain size for high-performance planar heterojunction solar cells 📝 (Cited by: 172, 2017)
  • Regulating Energy Band Alignment via Alkaline Metal Fluoride Assisted Solution Post‐Treatment Enabling Sb₂(S, Se)₃ Solar Cells with 10.7% Efficiency 📝 (Cited by: 152, 2022)
  • Regulating Deposition Kinetics via A Novel Additive-assisted Chemical Bath Deposition Technology Enables 10.57%-efficient Sb₂Se₃ Solar Cells 📝 (Cited by: 119, 2022)
  • A Novel Multi-sulfur Source Collaborative Chemical Bath Deposition Technology Enables 8%-efficiency Sb₂S₃ Planar Solar Cells 📝 (Cited by: 110, 2022)
  • Selenium‐graded Sb₂(S₁−ₓSeₓ)₃ for planar heterojunction solar cell delivering a certified power conversion efficiency of 5.71% 📝 (Cited by: 95, 2017)
  • Cu₂SnS₃ solar cells fabricated by chemical bath deposition–annealing of SnS/Cu stacked layers 📝 (Cited by: 73, 2016)
  • Enhancing photocurrent of Cu(In, Ga)Se₂ solar cells with actively controlled Ga grading in the absorber layer 📝 (Cited by: 52, 2019)
  • Highly efficient wide-band-gap perovskite solar cells fabricated by sequential deposition method 📝 (Cited by: 43, 2021)
  • Zinc-based Electron Transport Materials for Over 9.6%-Efficient S-rich Sb₂(S, Se)₃ Solar Cells 📝 (Cited by: 43, 2021)
  • Highly oriented GeSe thin film: self-assembly growth via the sandwiching post-annealing treatment and its solar cell performance 📝 (Cited by: 43, 2019)

Conclusion

Dr. Jianmin Li’s extensive research contributions, significant achievements in solar cell technology, high publication record, and active role in academia and professional societies, he is indeed a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also addresses critical issues in renewable energy.