Dr. Gu Shan | Power Systems | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Gu Shan | Power Systems | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power | China

Dr. Shan Gu is a researcher in the fields of energy engineering, sustainable power systems, and environmental technology, with a strong focus on biomass utilization, air-pollutant mitigation, and life cycle assessment. Her work integrates engineering experimentation, process optimization, and environmental impact evaluation to advance the development of clean energy technologies. She has contributed significantly to the study of biomass pyrolysis, nanosilica extraction from agricultural waste, and the operational behavior of circulating fluidized bed gasifiers. Her research on biomass CFB gasification systems, including the coupling of gasifiers with industrial steam boilers, has generated important insights into practical challenges such as slagging, ash deposition, and system optimization. These contributions have provided evidence-based guidance for the scaling, operation, and environmental performance improvement of biomass-based energy systems. Dr. Gu has authored more than 30 research publications, including multiple SCI-indexed articles, with several featured in high-impact journals. Her scholarly work demonstrates strong visibility, with measurable academic influence across citation databases. According to Scopus, she has 14 indexed documents, 16 citations by 15 documents, and an h-index of 2. Her Google Scholar profile shows significantly higher engagement, with over 250 citations across her most influential works, including widely referenced studies on nanosilica production and biomass gasification, each exceeding 100 citations. Her publications continue to inform ongoing research in sustainable materials, renewable energy pathways, and the optimization of energy–environment systems, positioning her as an active contributor to advancing cleaner technologies and carbon-reduction strategies.

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Featured Publications

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Luo, Z., Wang, Q., & Ni, M. (2013). A detailed study of the effects of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock particle size on the preparation of nanosilica from rice husk. Industrial Crops and Products. Citations: 121.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Yu, C., & Shi, Z. (2015). A novel two-staged thermal synthesis method of generating nanosilica from rice husk via pre-pyrolysis combined with calcination. Industrial Crops and Products. Citations: 105.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Luo, Z., & Shi, Z. (2015). Kinetic study on the preparation of silica from rice husk under various pretreatments. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. Citations: 25.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Lin, B., & Luo, Z. (2015). Life cycle greenhouse gas impacts of biomass gasification-exhausted heat power generation technology in China. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy..

Li, R., Gu, S., Ye, Y., Li, Z., Zhou, L., & Xu, C. (2025). System optimization and primary electrical design of a 50 MW agrivoltaic power station: A case study in China.

IDRISS DAGAL | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. IDRISS DAGAL | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Istanbul Beykent University, Turkey

Dr. Idriss Dagal, an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Beykent University, is a researcher and engineer from Chad specializing in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Artificial Intelligence. With a career spanning over a decade, he has worked in various roles, including Aircraft Engineer and Lecturer, and has contributed extensively to the field of electrical systems, power electronics, and optimization algorithms. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey, where he also completed his MSc in Avionics Engineering. Dr. Dagal has authored over 30 publications and is an active reviewer for renowned journals. 🌍💡

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Education:

Dr. Dagal holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial and Maintenance Engineering from Mongo Polytechnic University (Chad, 2006), a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Aviation Engineering from Ethiopian Airlines Aviation School (Ethiopia, 2010), and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Yıldız Technical University (Turkey, 2022). He is currently pursuing a second M.Sc. in Avionics Engineering at Yıldız Technical University. 🎓📚

Experience:

Dr. Dagal’s professional experience spans multiple countries and roles, including serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer in Chad, a Lecturer at various institutions in Chad, and a Sales Engineer in Turkey. Since 2024, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Beykent University, Turkey, specializing in electrical engineering, renewable energy, and avionics. 🛠️✈️

Awards and Honors:

Dr. Dagal has received several prestigious awards, including the Chad’s Government National Scholarship (2003), Ethiopian Airlines Aviation School International Scholarship (2008), Turkish Government International Scholarship (2015), Young Research Scholarship Award for Eurasia Research (2019), and the Leadership Skills African Civic Engagement Academy (2022). 🏆🌟

Research Focus:

Dr. Dagal’s research interests are centered on optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence, renewable energy systems, power electronics, and aircraft control systems. His doctoral research focused on optimizing photovoltaic battery charging systems using hybrid particle swarm-based algorithms. He has a strong background in developing control mechanisms for sustainable energy systems and dynamic systems in aviation. 🔋🔧🚀

Conclusion:

Dr. Idriss Dagal is an accomplished academic and researcher who combines his expertise in electrical and aerospace engineering with a deep commitment to renewable energy and technology optimization. His interdisciplinary work continues to contribute to advancements in energy systems, aircraft control, and smart technologies. 🌱💻

Publications 

Energy transfer from PV panel to Battery via Buck-Boost Converter, International Journal of Technology and Science, Vol. 5, Issue 3, pp. 46-60, 26 November 2019. DOI

Improved salp swarm algorithm based on particle swarm optimization for maximum power point tracking of optimal photovoltaic systems, International Journal of Energy Research, 2022; 1-18. DOI: 10.1002/er.7753. Impact Factor: 4.3, Q1.

MPPT mechanism based on novel hybrid particle swarm optimization and salp swarm optimization (PSOSSO) algorithm for battery charging through Simulink, Scientific Reports Journal, 2022; 12:2664. DOI. Impact Factor: 3.8, Q1.

A Novel Hybrid Series Salp Particle Swarm Optimization (SSPSO) for Standalone Battery Charging Applications, Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2022; 13:10174. DOI. Impact Factor: 6, Q1.

Improved Particle Swarm Optimization based Buck-Boost converter (IPSOBBC) for Photovoltaic System Application, Recent Advances in Science & Engineering (RASE), 2022.

Transformer rail-tapped buck-boost converter design-based feedback controller for battery charging systems, Energy Storage Journal, 2022; e414, DOI. ESCI.

Secure and Optimized Satellite Image Sharing based on Chaotic eπ Map and Racah Moments” Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 236, February 2024, 121247, DOI: 10.1016/j.eswa.2023.121247. Impact Factor: 7.5, Q1.

Hybrid SSA-PSO-based intelligent direct sliding-mode control for extracting maximum photovoltaic output power and regulating the DC-bus voltage, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 51, Part C, 2 January 2024, Pages 348-370, DOI. Impact Factor: 8.1, Q1.

An Improved Constant Current Step-based Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm for Photovoltaic Systems, Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 2024, DOI. Impact Factor: 1.7, Q3.

A Modified Multi-Stepped Constant Current Based on Grey Wolf Algorithm for Photovoltaics Applications, Springer, Electrical Engineering, 2024, DOI. Impact Factor: 1.6, Q3.