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)

Loujein Wassouf | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Loujein Wassouf | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D student | National Research University | Syria

Ms. Loujein Wassouf is a dedicated Ph.D. student at the National Research University “MPEI” in Russia, with a strong academic foundation in Physics and Materials Science. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Syria with a very good grade and later completed her Master’s degree in Materials Science at the National University of Science and Technology “MISIS,” graduating with excellent distinction. Her research expertise lies in the development and characterization of biopolymer-based composite and hybrid materials, focusing on enhancing their structural and mechanical performance. During her Master’s studies, she investigated the “Structure and Physical-Mechanical Properties of Hair-Based Biopolymer Composite and Hybrid Materials Using Nanostructured Melanin as a Marker for Photoacoustic Imaging.” Currently, her doctoral research focuses on “Technology for Increasing the Mechanical Strength of Polymer Composites through Nanostructuring,” exploring advanced methods to improve material durability and performance. Her published work, including a Scopus-indexed article in Polymers (2023), demonstrates her contribution to sustainable materials engineering through the innovative use of natural biopolymers. Ms. Wassouf’s research aligns with global efforts to promote eco-friendly material technologies, providing promising alternatives to conventional synthetic polymers while supporting sustainable development goals in materials science and engineering.

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Featured Publications

Statnik, E. S., Cvjetinovic, J., Ignatyev, S. D., Wassouf, L., Salimon, A. I., & Korsunsky, A. M. (2023). Hair-Reinforced Elastomer Matrix Composites: Formulation, Mechanical Testing, and Advanced Microstructural Characterization. Polymers, 15(22), 4448.

Wassouf, L., & Boev, M. A. (2025). Mechanical Properties of a Novel Insulating Material for High-Voltage Electrical Machines. Russian Electrical Engineering, 96(5), 374–378.

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.

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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.