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

 

Martin Pasqualetti | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Martin Pasqualetti |  Renewable Energy |  Best Researcher Award

Professor and Senior Global Futures Scholar at  Arizona State University, United States

Martin J. Pasqualetti is a distinguished scholar specializing in the intersection of energy, land use, and societal impacts. His research focuses on renewable energy transitions, energy landscapes, and environmental sustainability. As a Senior Global Futures Scientist at Arizona State University, he contributes to advancing innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

 

Publication Profile

Academic Background:

  • B.A. – University of California, Berkeley
  • M.A. – Louisiana State University
  • Ph.D. – University of California, Riverside

Professional Roles:

  • Professor, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning
  • Graduate Faculty, School of Sustainability
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory
  • Faculty, Barrett Honors College & Global Challenges Scholars Program

Awards & Honors:

Dr. Pasqualetti has contributed extensively to global energy and sustainability discourse, earning recognition for his innovative approaches to renewable energy and its societal integration.

Research Focus:

Dr. Pasqualetti’s research addresses the intersections of energy landscapes, sustainability, and societal impacts. Key topics include:

  • Conflicts in energy development
  • Renewable energy adoption on Indigenous lands
  • Visual and societal impacts of wind and solar energy
  • Food-energy-water nexus under drought conditions

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 4,866
  • Citations Since 2019: 2,355
  • h-index: 30 (23 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 55 (35 since 2019)

Publication Top Note:

  • Policy and Institutional Dimensions of the Water–Energy Nexus
    CA Scott, SA Pierce, MJ Pasqualetti, AL Jones, BE Montz, JH Hoover
    Energy Policy, 39(10), 6622-6630, 2011 (553 citations)
  • Integrating Social Science in Energy Research
    BK Sovacool, SE Ryan, PC Stern, K Janda, G Rochlin, D Spreng, …
    Energy Research & Social Science, 6, 95-99, 2015 (456 citations)
  • Opposing Wind Energy Landscapes: A Search for Common Cause
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101(4), 907-917, 2011 (440 citations)
  • Social Barriers to Renewable Energy Landscapes
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Geographical Review, 101(2), 201-223, 2011 (333 citations)
  • Morality, Space, and the Power of Wind‐Energy Landscapes
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Geographical Review, 90(3), 381-394, 2000 (288 citations)
  • Wind Power in View: Energy Landscapes in a Crowded World
    M Pasqualetti, P Gipe, R Righter
    Academic Press, 2002 (262 citations)
  • Wind Energy Landscapes: Society and Technology in the California Desert
    MJ Pasqualetti
    Society & Natural Resources, 14(8), 689-699, 2001 (178 citations)
  • Dual Use of Agricultural Land: Introducing ‘Agrivoltaics’ in Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area, USA
    D Majumdar, MJ Pasqualetti
    Landscape and Urban Planning, 170, 150-168, 2018 (156 citations)
  • The Predominance of Economic Development in the Support for Large-Scale Wind Farms in the US Great Plains
    MC Slattery, BL Johnson, JA Swofford, MJ Pasqualetti
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 16(6), 3690-3701, 2012 (149 citations)
  • Mobile Education and Entertainment System, Method, and Device
    R Boscamp, M Pasqualetti, M Housley, D Ly
    US Patent App. 10/163,674, 2003 (123 citations)

 

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]