Joao Paulo Neto Torres | energy | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr.  Joao Paulo Neto Torres | energy | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Academia mIlitar, Portugal

🌟 João Torres, a distinguished researcher from Portugal 🇵🇹, specializes in laser technology, semiconductors, and numerical methods. As a dedicated educator, he serves as an Assistant Professor at Academia Militar and Instituto Superior Técnico, contributing to engineering and technology fields. His passion for innovation is reflected in his impactful research and numerous publications in prominent journals.

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Education

🎓 João Torres holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2014) and an MSc in Chemical Engineering (2008) from the Universidade Técnica de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (2004) from the Universidade de Lisboa Faculdade de Ciências. His multidisciplinary academic background supports his pioneering work in advanced engineering concepts. 📚

Experience

💼 João Torres has over 15 years of professional experience in academia and research. He has been affiliated with Academia Militar (2019–present), Universidade Técnica de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico (2012–present), and Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (2016–2018). His contributions span teaching electronics fundamentals, researching electrical and computer engineering, and advancing strategic projects. 🌐

Research Interests

🔬 João’s research focuses on cutting-edge topics like laser applications, semiconductors, and numerical methods, with a special interest in improving photovoltaic systems, energy harvesting, and advanced optical systems. 🌞

Awards 

Dr. Torres has received 6 notable awards and honors, recognizing his contributions to engineering and technology. His accolades highlight his impact on academia, research, and innovation.

Publications

Step-Up DC-DC Converter Supplied by a Thermoelectric Generator for IoT Applications (2024)
EnergiesDOI: 10.3390/en17215288

The influence of sand on the performance of CdTe photovoltaic modules of different colours and transparencies (2024)
Energy SystemsDOI: 10.1007/s12667-022-00523-6

The Modeling of Concentrators for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (2024)
EnergiesDOI: 10.3390/en17133201

Metallic nanostructures inclusion to improve energy harvesting in silicon (2024)
Optical Materials: XDOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2024.100298

Wavelength multiplexing system based on ring resonators (2024)
Results in OpticsDOI: 10.1016/j.rio.2024.100651

Experimental Analysis of the Light Wavelength’s Impact on the Performance of a Silicon Solar Cell (2024)
EnergiesDOI: 10.3390/en17092090

 

Joseph Arhavbarien | Green Operations | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Joseph Arhavbarien | Green Operations | Best Researcher Award

Director / Researcher, Rockedge Ventures (UK) Ltd, United Kingdom

🌱📊 Dr. Joseph Arhavbarien is an accomplished researcher with a Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Bedfordshire, UK. With over three decades of industrial experience, he focuses on green processes, sustainable operations, and supply chain management. Transitioning to academia, he combines his rich industrial background with his academic expertise to teach and conduct research, applying quantitative techniques to explore green value internalisation.

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📚 Education:

🎓 Dr. Arhavbarien holds a Ph.D. in Business and Management from the University of Bedfordshire (2023). He earned his MBA in International Business from the University of East London (2015) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology from the University of Lagos, Nigeria (1989). Additionally, he has a Certificate in Agile Project Management from the University of Oxford (2023).

💼 Experience:

💼 Dr. Arhavbarien’s diverse professional journey includes roles in retail, manufacturing, logistics, and consultancy. Notably, he has worked with Tesco, Morrisons, Gosh Food Ltd, and FedEx, where he led teams, managed operations, and drove continuous improvement initiatives. His expertise spans statistical analysis, project management, and sustainable business practices.

🔬 Research Interests:

🔍📈 Dr. Arhavbarien’s research interests are centered on green value internalisation, sustainable operations, and supply chain resilience. He employs quantitative methods and tools like Qualtrics and SPSS/AMOS to analyze data, aiming to develop green criteria for stakeholder engagement and enhance eco-efficiency in industrial operations.

🏆 Awards:

🏆 Dr. Arhavbarien has been recognized for his academic and professional contributions. A notable achievement includes guiding an M.Sc. student to win the 2023 Logistics Research Network CILT (UK)’s MSc Dissertation of the Year award, reflecting his ability to inspire and mentor students.

Publications

📚 “An investigation of antecedents and consequences of green value internalisation among sampled UK enterprises” – Journal of Environmental Management, 2024

📄 “An examination of antecedents of green value internalisation for firm-level supply chain collaboration” – British Academy of Management (BAM) 2022 Conference, Alliance Manchester Business School, UK.

📄 “Green supply chain management: an investigation of firm-level antecedents of green value internalisation” – 29th European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Conference, Berlin, Germany, 2022.📄 “An investigation of firm-level antecedents of green value internalisation for Upstream-Downstream supply chain interactions” – 32nd Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Conference (online), 2022.