Prof. Hichem Taghouti | Nanosensor Awards | Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award

Prof. Hichem Taghouti | Nanosensor Awards | Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award

Prof. Hichem Taghouti, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunisia

Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti is a distinguished academic in electrical engineering, currently serving as a Full Professor at the Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies (ISSTE) in Borj Cedria, Tunisia. With extensive experience in power electronics, renewable energy, and microgrid systems, he has made significant contributions to the fields of power distribution, smart grids, and control strategies for industrial drives. Dr. Taghouti earned his Ph.D. in Electronics from the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis (FST) and has held various academic positions, including Director of the Department of Energy and Environmental Processes. His research interests include power electronics, renewable energy sources, and smart grid technologies, and he has authored several influential publications in these areas.

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Suitability for the Research for Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award: Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti

Summary of Suitability:

Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti is a distinguished candidate for the Research for Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award due to his substantial contributions to the fields of power electronics, renewable energy, and advanced material sciences. His extensive academic and research background, coupled with his leadership roles in education and industry collaboration, highlights his suitability for this award.

šŸŽ“Education:

Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti completed his Habilitation in Electronics in July 2016 at the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis (FST) / University of Tunis – El Manar, Tunisia, with a thesis titled ā€œAnalysis and Understanding of the Characteristics of HF Circuits and Metamaterial Microwave Structures by the Scattering Bond Graph Methodology.ā€ He earned his Doctoral Thesis in Electronics in April 2011 from the same institution, with the work titled ā€œJoint Use of the Bond Graph Approach and the Scattering Formalism for the Modeling of Physical Systems. Applications to High Frequency Electronic Circuits with Localized and Distributed Elements,ā€ receiving a Very Honorable Mention. His academic background includes a Research Masterā€™s Degree in Electrical Engineering, completed in December 2005, a Masterā€™s Degree in Electronics obtained in June 2003, and a Diploma of Undergraduate University Studies awarded in June 2001, all from FST, University of Tunis – El Manar. He began his academic journey with a Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences from Saddiki College of Tunis in June 1998.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti is currently serving as a Full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies (ISSTE), University of Carthage, Borj Cedria, Tunisia, a position he has held since April 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Director of the Department of Energy and Environmental Processes at ISSTE from 2020 to 2023. He also served as an Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at the same institution from 2017 to 2022 and as an Assistant Professor from 2011 to 2017. Before joining ISSTE, Dr. Taghouti worked as a Contractual Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, Tunisia, from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he was the Director of the Department of Physics, Chemistry, and Processes at ISSTE from 2014 to 2017.

šŸ…Awards and Honors:

Prof. Dr. Hichem Taghouti received a Very Honorable Mention for his Doctoral Thesis in Electronics from the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis (FST), University of Tunis – El Manar, in April 2011. His thesis, titled ā€œJoint Use of the Bond Graph Approach and the Scattering Formalism for the Modeling of Physical Systems. Applications to High Frequency Electronic Circuits with Localized and Distributed Elements,ā€ was recognized for its exceptional quality and contribution to the field.

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  • Wearable Spiral Coils for Joint Flexion Monitoring
    • Citations: 1
  • Experimental Validation of the Electrical Performance for PVT Air Collector
  • Movement Recognition Using Small Magnetically Coupled Coils
  • Fuzzy Logic Based MPPT Control Strategies of PV Systems
    • Citations: 1
  • Experimental Comparative Study Between PV Solar Collector and Hybrid PV/T Air Collector
    • Citations: 1

 

 

 

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul ArƩvalo Cordero | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul ArƩvalo Cordero | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Wilian Paul ArƩvalo Cordero , Universidad de Cuenca , Ecuador

Wilian Paul ArĆ©valo Cordero is an accomplished Electrical Engineer from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, where he graduated in 2015, specializing in Power Systems and Control. He furthered his studies with a Masterā€™s in Renewable Energy Management from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and another Masterā€™s in Renewable Energy from the University of JaĆ©n, Spain. He completed his Ph.D. in Advances in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Energies at the University of JaĆ©n in February 2021. Dr. ArĆ©valo Cordero is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of JaĆ©n, focusing on renewable energies, energy control, and sustainable public transport. His professional background includes roles as a Supervisor of Operations at CorporaciĆ³n ElĆ©ctrica del Ecuador and as a Junior Engineer in Instrumentation and Control at SNC Lavalin International. His research and experience span industrial control, electronics, and hydroelectric plant operations.

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šŸŽ“Education:

Wilian Paul ArĆ©valo Cordero holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Advances in Materials Engineering and Sustainable Energies, which he completed in February 2021 at the University of JaĆ©n, Spain. He also earned a Masterā€™s in Renewable Energy from the University of JaĆ©n in 2017 and a Masterā€™s in Renewable Energy Management from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain, in 2016. His academic journey began with a Bachelorā€™s Degree in Electrical Engineering, which he received from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2015.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Wilian Paul ArĆ©valo Cordero is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of JaĆ©n, Spain, where he has been conducting advanced research on renewable energies, energy control, and sustainable public transport since May 2022. In addition to his postdoctoral role, he has been a Research Scientist at the same university since November 2017, focusing on scientific research and project development in electrical engineering. Prior to his academic roles, Wilian served as a Supervisor of Operations at CorporaciĆ³n ElĆ©ctrica del Ecuador (CELEC SUR) from February 2018, managing operations at a hydroelectric plant and ensuring efficient energy production. He also held the position of Senior Electrical Works Supervisor at CELEC from November 2015 to October 2016, where he supervised electrical works and project implementation. His early career included working as a Junior Engineer in Instrumentation and Control at SNC Lavalin International in Quebec, Canada, from May to October 2015, where he contributed to instrumentation and control systems for various projects.

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Dr. Baban Dey | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Baban Dey | Nanosensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Baban Dey , BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MESRA , India

Dr. Baban Dey is a dedicated researcher specializing in Chemical Engineering, currently serving as a Research Associate at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. He completed his Ph.D. titled “Development of flexible three-dimensional metal organic framework-carbon nanofiber hybrid electrode for biosensor applications” under the guidance of Dr. Arup Choudhury in 2023. Dr. Dey’s academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Vidyasagar University, where he achieved first division with a notable percentage of 81.84%. His professional experience includes roles as a Junior Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow on government-funded DRDO projects, focusing on electrochemical analysis and materials characterization using advanced techniques like FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM. Dr. Dey’s expertise also spans electrospinning and tubular furnace operations.

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šŸŽ“Education:

Dr. Baban Dey is a highly accomplished researcher with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, awarded in 2023. His doctoral thesis focused on the “Development of flexible three-dimensional metal organic framework-carbon nanofiber hybrid electrode for biosensor applications,” under the guidance of Dr. Arup Choudhury. Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Dey completed a Master’s degree in Chemistry at Vidyasagar University in 2016, achieving an impressive 81.84% and securing first division. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the same university in 2014, with a first division and a notable percentage of 64.37%. Dr. Dey’s academic journey began with outstanding performances in his Higher Secondary (H.S.) and Madhyamik Pariksha (M.P.), where he achieved first divisions with percentages of 80.6% and 87.25%, respectively. His academic achievements underscore his dedication and proficiency in chemical sciences and research.

šŸ¢Professional Experience:

Dr. Baban Dey has a robust research background, currently serving as a Research Associate at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, since March 2023. His work primarily focuses on Chemical Engineering, with a specialization in advanced materials and biosensor applications. Previously, he held roles as a Senior Research Fellow for a DRDO project from January 2019 to December 2019, where he contributed to government-funded initiatives in Chemical Engineering, specializing in electrochemical analysis and materials characterization. Prior to that, Dr. Dey served as a Junior Research Fellow from December 2016 to December 2018, conducting research in Chemical Engineering, particularly in electrospinning and tubular furnace operations. His diverse research experience highlights his expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of chemical sciences and engineering.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Enhancing electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties of polybenzimidazole by 3D carbon nanotube@ graphene oxide hybrid
    • Cited by: 48
    • Year: 2020
  • Fabrication of porous nickel (II)-based MOF@ carbon nanofiber hybrid mat for high-performance non-enzymatic glucose sensing
    • Cited by: 31
    • Year: 2022
  • N/P/O/S Heteroatom-Doped Porous Carbon Nanofiber Mats Derived from a Polyacrylonitrile/l-Cysteine/P2O5 Precursor for Flexible Electrochemical ā€¦
    • Cited by: 30
    • Year: 2021
  • Flexible and freestanding supercapacitor based on nanostructured poly (m-aminophenol)/carbon nanofiber hybrid mats with high energy and power densities
    • Cited by: 30
    • Year: 2018
  • Exfoliated graphene reinforced polybenzimidazole nanocomposite with improved electrical, mechanical and thermal properties
    • Cited by: 29
    • Year: 2019