Roonak Daghigh | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roonak Daghigh | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at University of Kurdistan, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roonak Daghigh is a distinguished researcher and academic in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kurdistan, Iran. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Energy Conversion from the National University of Malaysia (UKM), with a focus on photovoltaic thermal heat pumps. She has served as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and held key leadership roles at UOK. Recognized among the Top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2021-2024), her expertise spans energy studies, renewable energy, solar thermal systems, and HVAC. Dr. Daghigh has authored 65+ peer-reviewed articles with 2049 citations, an h-index of 25, and an i10-index of 38. She is an active reviewer for high-impact journals and has received multiple international awards.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Daghigh earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Energy Conversion from the National University of Malaysia (UKM) in 2011, specializing in photovoltaic thermal heat pumps for water heating, drying, and cooling. She completed her M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at University Putra Malaysia (UPM) in 2008, focusing on air exchange effectiveness in thermal comfort. Her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering – Process Design of Oil Industries from Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) involved research on rust protection systems for buried pipelines using sacrificial anodes. She conducted part of her Ph.D. research at the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) in Malaysia.

Experience 👩‍🏫

Dr. Daghigh has been an Associate Professor at the University of Kurdistan since 2017, previously serving as an Assistant Professor (2013-2017). She held leadership roles, including Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (2022-2025), Deputy of Research (2018-2022), and Head of the Technology Incubation Centre (2015-2018). Before academia, she was an advisor at the Institute of Standards & Industrial Research of Iran (2011-2013). She is an editorial board member, keynote speaker, and active participant in technical committees for national and international events.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Daghigh has been recognized as a Top 2% scientist by Stanford University (2021-2024) and the Islamic World Science Citation Center (2024). She was named Top Department Researcher in 2014, 2015, 2021, and 2023. She received the Excellence in Reviewing Award from Elsevier and multiple medals at international innovation exhibitions in Malaysia, including gold at ITEX 2009. Her work has won best paper awards, including at the WSEAS Renewable Energy Sources Conference in Spain.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Daghigh specializes in energy studies, with a strong focus on renewable energy technologies, including solar energy conversion, fuel cells, and HVAC systems. Her research covers photovoltaic thermal systems, solar thermal applications, indoor air quality, and clean room technology. She has contributed significantly to applied energy solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Her research integrates sustainability with advanced thermal management techniques.

Publication Top Notes

📗 Advances in liquid based photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors – R Daghigh, MH Ruslan, K Sopian | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 232 citations | 2011

🌞 Review of solar assisted heat pump drying systems for agricultural and marine products – R Daghigh, MH Ruslan, MY Sulaiman, K Sopian | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 176 citations | 2010

🔥 Theoretical and experimental analysis of thermal performance of a solar water heating system with evacuated tube heat pipe collector – R Daghigh, A Shafieian | Applied Thermal Engineering | 147 citations | 2016

🏢 Hybrid photovoltaic thermal (PV/T) air and water based solar collectors suitable for building integrated applications – A Ibrahim, GL Jin, R Daghigh, MHM Salleh, MY Othman, MH Ruslan, … | American Journal of Environmental Sciences | 117 citations | 2009

🔳 Evaluation of single-pass photovoltaic-thermal air collector with rectangle tunnel absorber – GL Jin, A Ibrahim, YK Chean, R Daghigh, H Ruslan, S Mat, MY Othman, … | American Journal of Applied Sciences | 110 citations | 2010

🌍 Assessing the thermal comfort and ventilation in Malaysia and the surrounding regions – R Daghigh | Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews | 107 citations | 2015

🔋 Predicting the performance of amorphous and crystalline silicon based photovoltaic solar thermal collectors – R Daghigh, A Ibrahim, GL Jin, MH Ruslan, K Sopian | Energy Conversion and Management | 107 citations | 2011

☀️ An experimental study of a heat pipe evacuated tube solar dryer with heat recovery system – R Daghigh, A Shafieian | Renewable Energy | 90 citations | 2016

🔄 A multistate investigation of a solar dryer coupled with photovoltaic thermal collector and evacuated tube collector – R Daghigh, R Shahidian, H Oramipoor | Solar Energy | 72 citations | 2020

🤖 Techno-economic estimation of a non-cover box solar still with thermoelectric and antiseptic nanofluid using machine learning models – S Nazari, M Najafzadeh, R Daghigh | Applied Thermal Engineering | 62 citations | 2022

🚗 Artificial intelligence/machine learning in energy management systems, control, and optimization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles – M Fayyazi, P Sardar, SI Thomas, R Daghigh, A Jamali, T Esch, H Kemper, … | Sustainability | 59 citations | 2023

🏠 Ventilation parameters and thermal comfort of naturally and mechanically ventilated offices – R Daghigh, NM Adam, BB Sahari | Indoor and Built Environment | 56 citations | 2009

❄️ Effective design, theoretical and experimental assessment of a solar thermoelectric cooling-heating system – R Daghigh, Y Khaledian | Solar Energy | 53 citations | 2018

🔄 Energy-exergy analysis of a multipurpose evacuated tube heat pipe solar water heating-drying system – R Daghigh, A Shafieian | Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science | 51 citations | 2016

💧 Techno-enviro-exergo-economic and water hygiene assessment of non-cover box solar still employing parabolic dish concentrator and thermoelectric peltier effect – S Nazari, R Daghigh | Process Safety and Environmental Protection | 44 citations | 2022

⚙️ Improving the performance of heat pipe embedded evacuated tube collector with nanofluids and auxiliary gas system – R Daghigh, P Zandi | Renewable Energy | 43 citations | 2019

♨️ Experimental analysis of heat transfer in spiral coils using nanofluids and coil geometry change in a solar system – R Daghigh, Z Pooya | Applied Thermal Engineering | 41 citations | 2018

 

Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu | Solar Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Prof. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu is a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Environment, and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (Affiliate), City University of Hong Kong. He earned his Ph.D. in Macromolecular Engineering from the University of Florida and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Texas at Austin under Prof. Allen J. Bard. With expertise in materials chemistry, photovoltaics, and energy solutions, Prof. Hsu has held key roles in academia and industry. His professional services include committee memberships at CityU and international collaborations. He has also served as a Visiting Professor in France. 🌍⚡🔬

 

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Academic Appointment

Prof. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu currently holds two tenured associate professor positions at City University of Hong Kong in the School of Energy and Environment and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His previous academic roles include assistant professor positions and a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin. This extensive academic background highlights his expertise in energy, environment, and materials science, making him highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award.

Academic Qualification

Prof. Hsu earned his Ph.D. in Macromolecular Engineering and Physical Chemistry from the University of Florida, working with prominent scholars like Prof. Kirk S. Schanze. He also holds a Master’s degree in Materials Chemistry from National Taiwan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from National Chung-Hsing University. His academic credentials are solid, contributing to his advanced research in materials science and engineering.

Professional Experience

His experience spans various institutions and research centers globally, including a visiting professorship at the Université de Rennes 1, France, and significant research contributions at the University of Texas at Austin. He also has industry experience as an Associate Researcher at the Photovoltaics Technology Center and roles in marketing and process engineering, demonstrating his versatile expertise in both academia and industry.

Professional Services

Prof. Hsu has served on multiple committees at City University, including the Quality Assurance Committee and Research Degree Programme Committee. He also holds memberships in professional societies such as the Overseas Chinese Environmental Engineers and Scientists Association. His engagement in professional services reflects his commitment to advancing his field, further enhancing his candidacy for the award.

Publication Top Notes  

  • High-performance large-area quasi-2D perovskite light-emitting diodes – 214 citations, 2021 📑✨
  • A Review on Morphology Engineering for Highly Efficient and Stable Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells – 205 citations, 2018 🔬🔋
  • Atomically dispersed iron metal site in a porphyrin-based metal–organic framework for photocatalytic nitrogen fixation – 149 citations, 2021 ⚛️🌿
  • Sustainability metrics of pretreatment processes in a waste derived lignocellulosic biomass biorefinery – 128 citations, 2020 ♻️🌾
  • High-performance photodetectors based on solution-processed epitaxial grown hybrid halide perovskites – 121 citations, 2018 📸⚡
  • In situ formation of bismuth‐based perovskite heterostructures for high‐performance cocatalyst‐free photocatalytic hydrogen evolution – 86 citations, 2020 💧💡
  • Halogen-halogen bonds enable improved long-term operational stability of mixed-halide perovskite photovoltaics – 72 citations, 2021 ⚡🔗
  • Synthesis and electrogenerated chemiluminescence of donor-substituted phenylethynylcoumarins – 71 citations, 2004 🔬💡
  • Heterogenization of homogeneous photocatalysts utilizing synthetic and natural support materials – 70 citations, 2021 ⚛️🌍
  • Localized dielectric breakdown and antireflection coating in metal–oxide–semiconductor photoelectrodes – 69 citations, 2017 ⚡🔬


Conclusion

Prof. Sam Hsien-Yi Hsu’s extensive academic, research, and professional experience in the fields of energy, environment, and materials science, combined with his leadership roles and professional memberships, make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions to both academia and industry showcase his excellence and innovation in research.