Dr. Alaa Agala | Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alaa Agala , Cranfield university , United Kingdom

Dr. Alaa Ali Agala is a Petroleum Engineer and academic with a Ph.D. in Sub-Surface Damage Quantification in Mechanical Structures from Cranfield University (2023). He holds a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from Teesside University (2016) and a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tripoli (2010). Dr. Agala has significant experience in both industry and academia, having worked as a Petroleum Engineer at Akakus Oil Operation and as a lecturer at South & City College Birmingham, among other institutions. His expertise includes petroleum engineering, reservoir studies, and mechanical structures analysis. Recognized for his contributions to engineering education and research, he has published several notable papers on degradation mechanisms and leak detection. His work extends into data analysis and machine learning, enhancing efficiency and problem resolution in engineering practices

Professional Profile:

Scopus

Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Mr. Alaa Ali Agala’s extensive experience in both academia and industry, coupled with his advanced research in sub-surface damage quantification and petroleum engineering, makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work on degradation mechanisms, leak detection, and corrosion impacts is highly relevant and valuable to the field. His publications in reputable journals and conferences demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the engineering community.

🎓Education:

Dr. Alaa Ali Agala completed his Ph.D. in Sub-Surface Damage Quantification in Mechanical Structures at Cranfield University, UK, in 2023. Prior to this, he earned his Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK, in 2016. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tripoli, Libya, which he completed in 2010.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Alaa Ali Agala is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at South & City College Birmingham, UK, where he has been since November 2023. In this role, he delivers lectures and practical sessions for various engineering courses, prepares and updates course materials, and assesses and grades students’ work. Prior to this, he was a Mechanical Experimental Researcher at Cranfield University, UK, from December 2022 to July 2023, where he led labs and taught courses on mechanical properties. Dr. Agala also has significant industry experience as a Petroleum Engineer at Akakus Oil Operation in Libya (February 2011 – September 2015), where he managed drilling operations, production forecasting, and implemented strategies to enhance oil and gas recovery. His academic roles include serving as an Electronics Instructor at the Libyan Petroleum Institute, Tripoli, Libya (June 2017 – August 2018), where he taught courses in Digital and Analog Circuitry, Power Systems, Control Systems, and Signal Processing. He also worked as an Electrical Lecturer at Tripoli University, Libya (January 2018 – December 2019), overseeing lectures in Mechanical Design, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermodynamics, and revamping the CAD lab with SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Earlier in his career, Dr. Agala was a Mathematic and Mechanical Engineering Lecturer at the Libyan Petroleum Institute (September 2016 – May 2017), where he developed and taught courses in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Discrete Mathematics, integrating MATLAB and Mathematica for problem-solving.

🏆Awards:

Dr. Alaa Ali Agala has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was named Top Researcher in North Khorasan Province, Iran, in 2018, and also received the Top Researcher accolade from Esfarayen University of Technology in 2014 and 2015. In 2020, he was honored as a Top Technologist in North Khorasan Province, Iran. His exceptional contributions to science have earned him a place among the World’s Top 2% Scientists according to Stanford University for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Dr. Agala has also benefited from significant academic opportunities, including postdoctoral fellowships at the IRAN Nanotechnology Innovation Council and the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, a Ph.D. Scholarship from the University of Malaya, and being selected as a Bright Spark Student at the University of Malaya.

Publication Top Notes:

Degradation mechanisms associated with metal pipes and the effective impact of LDMs and LLMs in water transport and distribution
- Citations: 4
Method to relate degradation of fracture resistance due to corrosion with pipe leakage

Mr. abdechafik Elharrak | Nanomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. abdechafik Elharrak , UM6P/LIMSET , Morocco

Abdechafik Elharrak is a PhD candidate at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University’s LIMSET laboratory, specializing in solid-state hydrogen storage. He began his academic journey with a baccalaureate in science-math and preparatory classes in Tangier, followed by civil engineering studies at Mohammadia School of Engineers. His career includes roles as an Education and Research Fellow at EMIENS/UM6P, and he has contributed to green hydrogen technologies and thermal energy storage. Elharrak has participated in notable conferences and workshops, published multiple research papers, and holds an international patent on thermochemical energy storage using phosphogypsum.

Professional Profile:

Google Scholar

🎓Education:

Abdechafik Elharrak is currently pursuing a PhD in Solid-State Hydrogen Storage at LIMSET, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir, Morocco, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he served as an Education and Research Fellow at EMIENS, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, from 2019 to 2020. His foundational education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Mohammadia School of Engineers (EMI) in Rabat, Morocco (2016–2019). He also completed Preparatory Classes in Math and Physics at Moulay El Hassan in Tangier, Morocco (2014–2016), following his Baccalaureate in Science-Math obtained in Ksar El Kebir, Morocco (2013–2014).

🏢Work Experience:

Abdechafik Elharrak is currently a PhD candidate at LIMSET, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, where he focuses on solid-state hydrogen storage. Before starting his doctoral studies in 2021, he served as an Education and Research Fellow at EMIENS, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, from 2019 to 2020. His practical engineering experience includes an internship at Novec, Parc Technopolis in Salé, Morocco, where he worked on the design and sizing of a police station and a new railroad line route (July – August 2018). Additionally, he completed an internship project at Novec Design in Tangier, Morocco, focusing on the dimensioning and optimization of the roofing of the ARENA sports hall (February – June 2019).

🏆Awards and Achievements:

In April 2022, Abdechafik Elharrak, along with co-authors, was awarded an international patent for their innovative work on “Phosphogypsum, a By-Product of the Phosphate Industry, as a Potential Material for Thermochemical Energy Storage.” This patent highlights his contributions to advancing thermochemical energy storage technologies using phosphogypsum, showcasing his commitment to impactful research in sustainable energy solutions.