Lorenc Malka | Renewable Energy Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lorenc Malka | Renewable Energy Systems |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer on energy modelling at Polytechnic University of Tirana,  Albania

Dr. Lorenc Malka is a research scientist and lecturer specializing in renewable energy systems, energy modeling, and environmental impact analysis. His interdisciplinary work focuses on the development of smart energy systems, including the integration of solar, wind, and biomass technologies into national strategies aiming for 100% renewable energy scenarios. He is a Certified Energy Audit and Energy Management Expert and has played key roles in national-level energy planning in Albania.

Profile:

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Energy and Environmental Impact, Polytechnic University of Tirana

  • Advanced Energy Systems Studies, Aalborg University, Denmark

Research Focus:

  • Renewable energy integration (solar, wind, biomass)

  • Biomass gasification and synthetic fuels

  • Future energy system modeling and analysis

  • Environmental and economic impact assessments

Professional Experience:

  • Full-time Lecturer, Polytechnic University of Tirana

  • Invited Lecturer, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

  • Energy consultant and auditor, including advisory for ExxonMobil Albania

Certifications:

  • Certified Energy Auditor and Energy Manager

Contributions:

  • Member of scientific advisory boards

  • Speaker at international energy conferences

  • Reviewer for peer-reviewed energy journals

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 173 (by 142 documents)

  • Number of Documents: 14

  • h-index: 4

Publication Top Notes:

  • Pathways toward zero-emission textile industry by 2050: A case study of Albania
    Energy Reports, 2025-06 | DOI: 10.1016/j.egyr.2025.03.044

  • Deep retrofitting toward net zero energy building in the Mediterranean region: A case study of Albania
    Heliyon, 2024 | DOI: 10.1016/J.HELIYON.2024.E35174

  • Strategic selection of wind turbines for low wind speed regions: Impact on cost and environmental benefits
    International Journal of Green Energy, 2024-09-26 | DOI: 10.1080/15435075.2024.2404103

  • Residential Heating Demand Projections in Albania by Integrating Heat Pumps and Passive Energy Efficiency Measures
    2024 International Conference on Renewable Energies and Smart Technologies (REST), 2024-06-27 | DOI: 10.1109/rest59987.2024.10645458

  • Wind Power Integration and Challenges in Low Wind Zones. A Study Case: Albania
    WSEAS Transactions on Power Systems, 2024-05-14 | DOI: 10.37394/232016.2024.19.20

  • Novel Mechanical Behavior of HDPE/PS Composite
    Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, 2023 | DOI: 10.35741/issn.0258-2724.58.3.76

  • Energy system analysis with a focus on future energy demand projections: The case of Norway
    Energy, 2023-06 | DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.127107

  • Energy Storage Benefits Assessment Using Multiple-Choice Criteria: The Case of Drini River Cascade, Albania
    Energies, 2022 | DOI: 10.3390/en15114032

  • Optimum insulation thickness design of exterior walls and overhauling cost to enhance the energy efficiency of Albanian buildings stock
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022-12 | DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.135160

  • An analysis towards a sustainable energy system in Albania highly supported by large scale integration of wind resources: A case study of Mamaj wind farm
    International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2021 | DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.10622

  • The future strategies of the wind power development in Albania: Case study: “Qafe Thane,” Pogradec, Albania
    International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2021 | DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.11228

  • An approach to the large-scale integration of wind energy in Albania
    International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2020 | DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.9917

 

Manying Liu | Energy Conversion | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Manying  Liu |  Energy Conversion | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Xuchang University,  China

Dr. Manying Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Xuchang University. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on the synthesis of organic porous polymers and halide photovoltaic materials, with applications in energy conversion and environmental remediation. He has led or co-led six national and provincial research projects and published over 20 papers in high-impact journals, including Angewandte Chemie and Advanced Materials, with two recognized as Highly Cited Papers. Dr. Liu received the 2023 Hubei Natural Science First Prize and a National Silver Award at the 2019 Internet+ Innovation Competition for his contributions to scientific innovation.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

📍 Ph.D. in Chemistry – Huazhong University of Science and Technology
📍 Currently: Associate Professor, School of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Xuchang University, China

🔬 Research Focus:

🧪 Synthesis of Organic Porous Polymers
🔋 Halide Photovoltaic Materials
🌱 Applications: Energy conversion & environmental remediation

📚 Scientific Contributions:

📝 20+ publications in high-impact journals (Angew. Chem., Adv. Mater., Nano-Micro Lett., Coord. Chem. Rev.)
🌟 2 Highly Cited Papers (Clarivate)
🔬 Led/co-led 6 national & provincial research projects

🏆 Honors & Awards:

🥇 Hubei Natural Science First Prize (2023)
🥈 National Silver Award – Internet+ Innovation Competition (2019)

🌍 Impact & Innovation:

🌐 Research addresses clean energy and environmental sustainability challenges
🤝 Contributing to real-world solutions through innovative materials science

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,325

  • Citing Documents: 1,039

  • Total Publications: 24

  • h-index: 12

Publication Top Notes:

  • Zikang Lei, Manying Liu, Yan’ge Zhang, Shuangquan Zang, Zhi Zheng. Covalent Triazine Frameworks: Fabrication for Energy Conversion – Review Article, Open Access.

  • Erchuang Fan, Manying Liu, Yan’ge Zhang, Erjun Zhou, Zhi Zheng. Tailoring Bi to Boost CuAgBi₂I₈ Solar Cells – InfoMat, 2025, Open Access.

Hsin Her Yu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Hsin Her Yu | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Hsin Her Yu, National Formosa University/Department of Biotechnology, Taiwan

Professor Hsin-Her Yu earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University, USA. He is a distinguished professor and vice-president at National Formosa University, Taiwan. As the initiator and first chair of the Department of Biotechnology, he has significantly contributed to supercapacitors, biomimetic technology, and agricultural waste utilization. Dr. Yu has led 27 research projects, published over 50 journals, and holds 36 patents. His innovative work includes biomimetic structures from moth eyes and cicada wings and flexible supercapacitors from agricultural waste. 🌾🔋

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Professor Hsin-Her Yu earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University, USA. He is the initiator and first chair of the Department of Biotechnology and currently serves as a distinguished professor and vice-president at National Formosa University, Taiwan.

 

Research Focus

Professor Hsin-Her Yu’s research primarily focuses on sustainable energy storage, biomimetic technology, and nanomaterials. He has innovatively applied agricultural and industrial wastes to create high-performance energy storage devices, particularly flexible supercapacitors. His notable work includes the development of biomimetic structures inspired by moth eyes and cicada wings for advanced applications in optics and OLEDs. Dr. Yu also explores the toxicity and applications of various nanoparticles. His interdisciplinary approach integrates materials science with biotechnology to foster sustainable and innovative solutions. 🌾🔋

Publication Top Notes

 

  • Agricultural and Industrial Wastes Applied on the High Performance Energy Storage Devices (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📈🔋
  • Comparative pulmonary toxicity assessment of tungsten trioxide and tungsten trioxide hydrate nanoparticles (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🌬️⚙️ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Influence of conductive polymer on a sandpaper-based flexible energy storage (2023) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📊⚡ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Dopamine-Modified Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles for Dual-Modality Photothermal and Photodynamic Breast Cancer Therapy (2020) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🧪🩺 [Cited by: N/A]
  • The applications of biomimetic cicada-wing structure on the organic light-emitting diodes (2019) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🌿💡 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Fabrication and investigation of the bionic curved visual microlens array films (2017) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🔬👁️ [Cited by: N/A]
  • High-performance flexible supercapacitor based on porous array electrodes (2017) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🏋️🔋 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Fabrication and characterization of a sandpaper-based flexible energy storage (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 📏⚡ [Cited by: N/A]
  • Moth-eye-inspired biophotonic surfaces with antireflective and hydrophobic characteristics (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🦋🌊 [Cited by: N/A]
  • Photonic crystal-based sensors for detecting alcohol concentration (2016) – Yu, H.H. et al. 🥂📡 [Cited by: N/A]