Mohammad Bagher Menha | Electrical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Mohammad Bagher Menha
Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran

Mohammad Bagher Menha
Affiliation Amirkabir University of Technology
Country Iran
Scopus ID 35569062100
Documents 524
Citations 13,157
h-index 38
Subject area Electrical Engineering
Event Engineering Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-9470-5532

Mohammad Bagher Menha is presented for consideration for the Innovative Research Award through the Engineering Scientist Awards. His supplied bibliometric profile records 524 documents, 13,157 citations and an h-index of 38. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his indexed research output and citation impact. His listed subject area is Electrical Engineering, while the supplied publications also address robotics, Internet of Things security and interdisciplinary environmental research. The profile and publication records can be consulted through the linked research databases and DOI records listed below.[1][2]

Abstract

This article summarizes the supplied research profile of Mohammad Bagher Menha and examines three listed publications from 2024. The works cover privacy and security in smart-city Internet of Things systems, finite-time control of robotic manipulators, and reported environmental effects associated with high-voltage towers. Together, these topics illustrate a publication record spanning engineering systems, automation and interdisciplinary investigation. The award assessment should consider verified publications, methodological quality, originality and documented contributions alongside bibliometric indicators.[3][4]

Keywords

Mohammad Bagher Menha; Innovative Research Award; Electrical Engineering; Internet of Things; smart-city security; privacy preservation; robotic manipulators; sliding-mode control; research impact; Engineering Scientist Awards.

Introduction

Research recognition commonly considers scholarly productivity, the relevance of published work and its potential contribution to scientific or technological development. Bibliometric indicators can help describe publication activity, but they do not independently establish research quality or individual authorship contributions. The supplied records identify Menha with an engineering-focused profile and provide examples of conference and journal publications that can be examined in their original publication venues.[1][5]

Research Profile

The supplied Scopus profile lists 524 documents, 13,157 citations and an h-index of 38. These figures are reported as provided and should be checked against the live author record because database metrics can change over time. The ORCID identifier offers an additional researcher-identification reference. Independent verification of institutional affiliation, author attribution and the date of metric retrieval is recommended before publication of a formal award biography.[1][2]

Research Contributions

The supplied publication list represents three distinct research themes. Smart-city security research concerns data protection and privacy in connected infrastructure. Robotics research examines a combined finite-time state-dependent Riccati equation and terminal sliding-mode control approach for robotic manipulators. A separate journal article addresses environmental effects associated with high-voltage towers and cognitive outcomes in monkeys. These subjects have different methods and evidence requirements, so each work should be evaluated according to its own design, validation and reported findings.[3][4][5]

Publications

  1. “A survey of the smart city data security and privacy-preserving approaches in the Internet of Things.”
  2. “Application of Combined Finite-time State-Dependent Riccati Equation–Terminal Sliding Mode Control to Robotic Manipulators.”
  3. “Environmental Effect of High-voltage Towers on the Cerebellum and Cognitive Impairments in the Monkey.”

The publication titles, dates and identifiers above follow the supplied records. Author order, full text, study design and publication metadata should be confirmed against the original publisher pages before these works are attributed as evidence of specific individual contributions.

Research Impact

The reported citation count and h-index indicate measurable scholarly visibility within the indexing system used for the supplied profile. Citation measures vary across disciplines and publication ages, and they do not replace qualitative evaluation. A robust assessment would examine the influence of individual papers, reproducibility, technical advances, collaborations and evidence of application in research or practice. The listed publications offer potential starting points for such a review, subject to verification of authorship and contribution statements.

Award Suitability

The supplied record provides a basis for consideration in the Innovative Research Award category of the Engineering Scientist Awards. The reported bibliometric indicators and the interdisciplinary range of the listed publications may support an initial review. A final recommendation should depend on the award’s published criteria, verified research outputs, evidence of originality, the candidate’s specific role in each study and independently documented research outcomes. This profile does not imply that the award has been granted.

Conclusion

Mohammad Bagher Menha’s supplied profile records substantial indexed publication and citation activity, alongside research topics involving connected-system security, robotic control and environmental investigation. These materials provide a foundation for an academic recognition profile. Verification of database metrics, publication metadata and individual research contributions remains essential to ensure a balanced and reliable award assessment.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mohammad Bagher Menha, Author ID 35569062100.Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=35569062100
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Mohammad Bagher Menha researcher identifier.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9470-5532
  3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (2024). A survey of the smart city data security and privacy-preserving approaches in the Internet of Things.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/QICAR61538.2024.10496658.
  4. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (2024). Application of Combined Finite-time State-Dependent Riccati Equation–Terminal Sliding Mode Control to Robotic Manipulators.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/QICAR61538.2024.10496624.
  5. Basic and Clinical Neuroscience. (2024). Environmental Effect of High-voltage Towers on the Cerebellum and Cognitive Impairments in the Monkey.
    https://doi.org/10.32598/bcn.2021.1340.5.
  6. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Author citation profile supplied for Mohammad Bagher Menha.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0EN-JbQAAAAJ&hl=en

Karim Dahech | Electrical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Karim Dahech | Electrical Engineering
| Research Excellence Award

Higher Institute of Industrial Management of Sfax | Tunisia

Prof. Karim Dahech’s research focuses on advanced nonlinear control and observer design with strong applications in renewable energy systems and industrial process optimization. A major contribution lies in the development of sliding mode, terminal sliding mode, and backstepping-based control strategies to enhance robustness, stability, and performance of photovoltaic and wind energy conversion systems, particularly for maximum power point tracking under uncertainties and disturbances. His work integrates fuzzy logic, T–S fuzzy models, and nonlinear observers to address complex dynamics, improve energy efficiency, and ensure reliable operation of renewable energy systems. In parallel, he has contributed significantly to observer-based control and multi-model approaches for nonlinear and uncertain systems, enabling accurate state estimation and fault-tolerant control. These methods have been successfully applied to microgrids, grid-connected inverters, and wastewater treatment processes, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across energy and environmental engineering. The research emphasizes practical implementation, including processor-in-the-loop validation and real-time applicability, bridging theory and industrial deployment. Overall, this body of work advances robust control methodologies for sustainable energy and complex nonlinear systems, with measurable scientific impact reflected by 274 total citations (191 since 2020), an h-index of 7 (6 since 2020), and an i10-index of 6 (5 since 2020).

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Featured Publications

Maximum Power Point Tracking of Photovoltaic Systems Based on Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Controller
– International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 2016 (24 citations)
Fuzzy Observer-Based Control for Maximum Power-Point Tracking of a Photovoltaic System
– International Journal of Systems Science, 2018 (23 citations)
A Sliding Mode Observer for Uncertain Nonlinear Systems Based on Multiple-Model Approach
– International Journal of Automation and Computing, 2017 (13 citations)

Sara Hasanpour | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour | Electrical Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour | Islamic Azad University of Ramsar | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sara Hasanpour  Assistant Professor at the Islamic Azad University, Ramsar Branch, is an active researcher in power electronics with over 10 years of academic and industrial experience. Her work focuses on the design, implementation, modeling, and control of high step-up DC-DC converters, particularly those with resonance/quasi-resonance performance and Trans-Inverse specifications, for renewable energy applications. She has authored over 63 international journal and conference papers, serves as Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Industrial Electronics, and frequently reviews for leading journals including IEEE Transactions, Wiley, IET, Springer, and Nature Scientific Reports. With a Publication 50, overall citation index of 1,131 and an h-index of 19, her research contributions span novel converter topologies, advanced control strategies (PI, PID, PCM, and sliding mode), reduced-order modeling, and high-efficiency designs such as semi-quadratic, quadratic, and coupled-inductor converters. She has also led projects on magnetic field generators, electronic ballasts, and interleaved converters, alongside consultancy for industrial Ethernet systems. Beyond publications, she authored a Persian-language book on electronic ballasts, collaborates with renowned scholars like Prof. Sze Sing Lee, Prof. Yam P. Siwakoti, and Prof. Frede Blaabjerg, and actively contributes as Head of the University Innovation Center. She is a member of IEEE, the IEEE Power Electronics Society, and serves as Review Editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management, with her impactful work cited in 738 scholarly documents.

 Profile:  Google Scholar | ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

Hasanpour, S., Baghramian, A., & Mojallali, H. (2018). A modified SEPIC-based high step-up DC–DC converter with quasi-resonant operation for renewable energy applications.

Forouzesh, M., Yari, K., Baghramian, A., & Hasanpour, S. (2017). Single-switch high step-up converter based on coupled inductor and switched capacitor techniques with quasi-resonant operation.

Hasanpour, S., Siwakoti, Y. P., Mostaan, A., & Blaabjerg, F. (2020). New semiquadratic high step-up DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Siwakoti, Y. P., & Blaabjerg, F. (2022). A new high efficiency high step-up DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Forouzesh, M., Siwakoti, Y. P., & Blaabjerg, F. (2021). A new high-gain, high-efficiency SEPIC-based DC–DC converter for renewable energy applications.

Hasanpour, S., Baghramian, A., & Mojallali, H. (2019). Analysis and modeling of a new coupled-inductor buck-boost DC/DC converter for renewable energy applications.