Mudhar Al-Obaidi | Solar Desalination | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mudhar Al-Obaidi | Solar Desalination | Research Excellence Award

Middle Technical University | Iraq

Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the Middle Technical University, Iraq. He received his BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Baghdad and the University of Technology, Iraq, and his PhD from the University of Bradford, UK. His research focuses on reverse osmosis–based wastewater treatment, desalination, and process modelling, simulation, and optimisation. He has published extensively in high-impact journals, with an h-index of 31, 19 indexed documents, and over 2935 citations. He is also the author of a CRC Press book on reverse osmosis wastewater treatment.

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Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein | Metallurgical Recycling | Research Excellence Award

Scientific Resaerch Commission | Iraq

Dr. Hussein Fawzi Hussein is a materials and metallurgical engineer and researcher affiliated with the Scientific Research Commission, Baghdad, Iraq, where he has served since 2011 as Chief Engineer at the Industrial Applications and Materials Technology Research Center, contributing to applied research and national scientific development. He also holds a leadership role as Director of Metals and Alloys at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Hussein earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from POLITEHNICA Bucharest National University of Science and Technology, Romania, in 2019, following advanced academic and research training in metallurgy and materials engineering. His research interests focus on aluminum and steel alloys, welding and microstructural analysis, renewable energy systems, solar photovoltaic performance, heat exchangers, nanomaterials, and surface thermal analysis under real climatic conditions. He has published 8 scientific documents indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, receiving 17 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting growing international visibility. Dr. Hussein serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, demonstrating academic recognition and service to the scientific community. His scholarly contributions bridge materials science and renewable energy applications, supporting sustainable technologies and industrial innovation, and positioning him as an active contributor to interdisciplinary research and applied engineering advancement.

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Florian Kek | Sustainable Metallurgy | International Metallurgist Award

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 Mr. Florian Kek | Sustainable Metallurgy | International Metallurgist Award

RHI Magnesita / MIRECO | Austria

Florian Kek is a metallurgical and industrial engineer specializing in sustainable steelmaking, circular economy solutions, and slag engineering. He is currently a PhD researcher in Metallurgy at the University of Leoben, focusing on the dissolution behavior of secondary metallurgical additives in steelmaking slags, while working as Circular Metallurgical Additives and Slag Engineering Specialist in Technical Marketing Europe at RHI Magnesita, Vienna. His professional experience spans more than seven years across technical marketing, business development, product management, and R&D, with hands-on leadership of industrial trials for greener steel production in EAF, BOF, and LF processes. He holds MSc and BSc degrees in Metallurgy from the University of Leoben, complemented by international academic exposure through the EURASMUS Materiales program. His research integrates refractory recycling, circular metallurgical additives, and digital modelling to enhance slag performance and resource efficiency. He is the main author of peer-reviewed and industry-focused publications on green steel and sustainable slag engineering. Current scholarly metrics include an h-index of 4, four scientific and technical documents, and approximately 30 citations. He has received professional recognition through trusted technical leadership roles in European steel plants. His work bridges science and industry, contributing practical pathways toward low-carbon, circular steelmaking.

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Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

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Ms. Jing Li | Metallurgical Process Optimization | Technology Transfer Award

Kunming University of Science and Technology | China

Professor Jing Li is a distinguished researcher and doctoral supervisor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, recognized under the “Ten-Thousand Talents Program” for Young Top Talents of Yunnan Province. She earned her Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and has accumulated extensive experience in advanced metallurgical process innovation, focusing on the application of microwave and ultrasonic external field enhancement technologies in metallurgy. Her research spans fundamental theory, equipment development, process optimization, and industrial application for sustainable metallurgical engineering. Professor Li has led and completed major research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Yunnan Provincial key programs, in collaboration with industry partners. She has authored more than  SCI/EI-indexed papers and authorized invention patents.  Professor Li also serves as a corresponding reviewer for international journals such as Water Research, Hydrometallurgy, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Her scientific contributions have advanced green metallurgy and resource recovery technologies. Through her leadership and innovation, she continues to promote technology transfer and sustainable industrial applications in metallurgical science.

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Li, J., Zhang, Y., & Chen, X. (2025). Effect of microwave-assisted drying on temperature control and efficiency in metallurgical materials. Journal of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, 77(5), 1452–1463.

Li, J., Wang, H., & Liu, P. (2025). Ultrasonic field-enhanced purification in zinc smelting: Process optimization and impurity removal. Applied Sciences, 15(10), 5673.

Li, J., Zhao, Q., & Hu, S. (2024). External field-enhanced metallurgy for green metal recovery from complex resources. Hydrometallurgy, 221, 105767.

Li, J., Xu, L., & Zhou, M. (2023). Coupled microwave-ultrasonic processes for resource recycling and environmental protection in metallurgical waste treatment. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 110266.

Li, J., Chen, X., & Yang, Z. (2023). Enhanced purification mechanisms in special field metallurgy using ultrasonic-assisted leaching. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 101(3), 575–588.

Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo | Sustainable Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo | Sustainable Metallurgy | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Mr.Ojo Olufisayo Emmanuel, R.Engr., IEng (UK), M.I.E.T, MNSE. An accomplished Electromechanical and Water Engineer with over 18 years of professional experience in mechanical systems design, project management, and sustainable infrastructure development across international development projects funded by organizations such as the World Bank, USAID, AFD, and atmosfair gGmbH. The engineer holds an MSc (Research) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and is currently pursuing doctoral degrees in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Their research contributions have significantly advanced the fields of renewable energy, desalination systems, and sustainable water technologies. Publications in collaboration with leading experts have explored renewable-energy-powered reverse osmosis, biodiesel optimization, and membrane desalination modeling. Extensive professional practice includes managing water treatment plant projects, developing asset management frameworks, and leading multidisciplinary teams for infrastructure delivery. Recognized for leadership, innovation, and technical excellence, they have designed and supervised numerous water and energy projects across Africa. Their current research interests focus on renewable energy systems, water treatment, and environmental sustainability. Committed to bridging theory and practice, they continue to contribute to engineering advancement through applied research, innovation, and sustainable technology development for global energy and water security.

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Ojo, E. O., & Inambao, F. (2020). A review of renewable power generation using piezoelectric materials. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 10(12), 559–577.

Ojo, E. O., Inambao, F., & Ige, O. E. (2023). Modeling and simulation for a seawater reverse osmosis system. Journal of Materials Engineering, 51(2), 515–535.

Ojo, E. O., & Inambao, F. (2021). A review of renewable energy powered reverse osmosis system for seawater desalination. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, 11(6), 73–90.

Olufisayo, O. E., & Olanrewaju, O. (2024). A review of renewable energy powered seawater desalination treatment process for zero waste. Water, 16(19), 2804.

Ojo, E. O., & Inambao, F. (2024). Additives and blends of biodiesel. Journal of Propulsion Technology, 45(1), 5032–5050.

Baurzhan Amiraliyev | Advanced Materials | Early Career Researcher Award

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 Mr. Baurzhan Amiraliyev | Advanced Materials | Early Career Researcher Award

M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University | Kazakhstan

Amiraliyev Baurzhan Beisenbekovich is the Head of the Laboratory of the Department of Life Safety and Environmental Protection at M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University. He holds a higher education degree and a master’s degree in Chemical Technology from the same university and is currently pursuing doctoral studies  in Chemical Technology of Refractory Non-Metallic and Silicate Materials. With extensive experience in chemical engineering and sustainable materials research, he has led and participated in numerous national projects focusing on innovative construction technologies and industrial waste utilization. His research interests encompass energy-efficient processes, composite cements, and environmental protection. Dr. Amiraliyev has authored multiple publications in Scopus-indexed journals such as the Journal of Composites Science and Technobius, and holds several patents related to advanced material technologies. He has achieved notable recognition, including 1st and 3rd place awards in innovative project competitions in 2013. His scholarly output includes over 3 scientific documents, an h-index of 2, and 11 citations reflecting his contributions to sustainable construction and chemical technology. Collaborating with Belgorod State Technological University and D.I. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, he continues to advance research in eco-efficient materials and resource optimization.

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Amiraliyev, B. B., Taimasov, B. T., Potapova, E. N., Sarsenbaev, B. K., Begentayev, M. M., Dauletiyarov, M. S., Kuandykova, A. E., Abdullin, A. A., Ainabekov, N., & Auyesbek, S. (2025). Heat treatment of clay shales and their utilization as active mineral additives for the production of composite cements. Journal of Composites Science.

Kuandykova, A. E., Taimasov, B. T., Potapova, E. N., Sarsenbayev, B. K., Begentayev, M. M., Dauletiyarov, M. S., Amiraliyev, B. B., Zhanikulov, N. N., & Abdullin, A. A. (2024). Production of Portland cement clinker based on industrial waste. Journal of Composites Science.

Imanaliyev, K., Amiraliyev, B. B., Akmalaiuly, K., Kuldeyev, E., Yunusaliyev, E., & Aymenov, Zh. (2024). Investigation of technological parameters for production of heat-insulating arbolite on the basis of developed slag alkaline composite binders. Technobius.

Amiraliyev, B. B., Abdullin, A. A., Kuandykova, A. E., & Potapova, E. N. (2024). Energy-saving technology for producing white Portland cement clinker. Advances in Chemistry and Chemical Technology, 38(2), 8–11.

Zhantasov, K. T., Lavrov, B. A., Anan’ev, N. I., Zhantasova, D. M., & Amiraliyev, B. B. (2014). Adding carbon-bearing waste to coke in ferrosilicon and zinc-phosphide production. Coke and Chemistry, 57(12), 493–496.