Mohamed Mahmoud | CO2 Sequestration | Best Paper Award

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Prof Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud | CO2 Sequestration | Best Paper Award

Professor, King Fahd University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud is a distinguished professor in the Petroleum Engineering Department at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. With a strong commitment to teaching and research, he has significantly contributed to the fields of petroleum engineering and enhanced oil recovery, earning numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. 🛢️📚

Profile

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Education

Dr. Mahmoud holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, where he served as a Graduate Research Assistant. Prior to that, he earned his undergraduate degree from Suez Canal University, Egypt, consistently making the Honors List. 🎓🌟

Experience

 

  • Professor, KFUPM (2020 – present)
  • Associate Professor, KFUPM (2016 – 2020)
  • Assistant Professor, KFUPM (2011 – 2016)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Texas A&M University (2008 – 2011)
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Petroleum Engineering (2003 – 2008)

Dr. Mahmoud has an extensive teaching portfolio, covering both undergraduate and graduate courses in petroleum engineering. He has also developed integrated computer programs for solving course-related problems and received high evaluation scores from his students. 📊👨‍🏫

Research Interests

Dr. Mahmoud’s research focuses on enhanced oil recovery, CO2 capture and sequestration, and the development of new stimulation fluids. He has established several research laboratories at KFUPM and leads major research projects funded by Saudi Aramco and Dhahran Techno Valley Company. 🌍🔬

Awards and Honors

 

  • University Distinguished Teaching Award, 2016
  • University Distinguished Research Award, 2017
  • Two granted patent awards from the university rector, 2017
  • Multiple best paper awards at ATCE conferences
  • Honors List, Suez Canal University (1997-2001)
  • Graduate Research Assistantship, Texas A&M University, 2008

Dr. Mahmoud is also a board member of the Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analyst (SPWLA) and serves on the advisory board of the Energy and Fuels Journal. 🏆🎖️

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Mahmoud has published extensively in prestigious journals. Here are some of his notable publications:

  1. Evaluation of a New Environmentally Friendly Chelating Agent for High Temperature Applications, SPE Journal, 16 (3), 559-574, 2011.
  2. Optimum Injection Rate of a New Chelate That Can Be Used to Stimulate Carbonate Reservoirs, SPE Journal, 16 (4), 968-980, 2011.
  3. High-Temperature Laboratory Testing of Illitic Sandstone Outcrop Cores with HCl-Alternative Fluids, SPE Production and Operations Journal, 30 (1), 43-51, 2015.
  4. Propagation and Retention of Viscoelastic Surfactants Following Matrix-Acidizing Treatments in Carbonate Cores, SPE Journal, 16(4), 993-1001, 2011.
  5. A Novel Application of Closed-Fracture Acidizing, SPE Production and Operations Journal, 26 (1), 18-29, 2011.

Hanrong Huang | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Hanrong Huang | Photovoltaic | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, UNSW, Australia

Hanrong Huang is a dedicated PhD candidate specializing in Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW. His research focuses on decarbonizing critical minerals mining using renewable energy microgrids, emphasizing generation forecasting and demand-side flexibility. Huang’s expertise in hybrid microgrid system design and modeling contributes to optimizing system efficiency and economic performance. 🌱🔆

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Education

Hanrong Huang has pursued rigorous academic training in renewable energy engineering:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering from UNSW (Jan 2022 – Jun 2025).
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Photovoltaics and Solar Engineering from UNSW (Feb 2018 – Dec 2021). 🎓🔋

Experience

Hanrong Huang has gained valuable experience in both research and teaching roles:

  • Research Assistant at UNSW (Jun 2024 – Present), contributing to the Australian Solar Resource Assessment and Forecasting project.
  • Short Course Developer at UNSW (Sep 2023 – Feb 2024), developing the Future Grid 101 course.
  • Lab Demonstrator at UNSW (Sep 2022 – Present), assisting with lab activities and safety requirements.
  • Casual Academic at UNSW (May 2022 – Present), guiding postgraduate students in photovoltaics courses.
  • PV System Designer at IVAT Electrical Energy (Sep 2018 – Oct 2019), designing distributed generation PV systems. 📊🔧

Research Interest

Hanrong Huang’s research interests include:

  • Decarbonizing Critical Minerals Mining
  • Renewable Energy Microgrids
  • Generation Forecasting
  • Demand-side Flexibility
  • Hybrid Microgrid Systems (Solar PV, Wind, Energy Storage) 🌍💡

Awards

Hanrong Huang has been recognized with several prestigious awards:

  • AusIMM EEF Postgraduate Research Scholarship
  • Australian Government RTP Scholarship
  • Participation in ON Prime Research Program by CSIRO 🏆🎖️

Publications

Hanrong Huang has published impactful research in reputable journals and conference proceedings:

Decarbonising mining of Australia’s critical mineral deposits: Opportunities for sustainable mining through solar photovoltaics and wind energy integration, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 455, p. 142300, May 2024.

Key Enablers for Techno-Economic Optimisations of Microgrids in Advancing the Decarbonisation of Mineral Processing Operations in Australia: The Case of Copper, Applied Energy, preprint.

The Role of Integration of Hybrid Microgrids in Decarbonising Copper Deposits Mining in Australia, Conference Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Engineering, ICSEE 2024.

The role of demand-side flexibility in decarbonising copper ore processing, Conference Proceedings of the World Mining Congress 2023, WMC 2023.

Decarbonising Australia Off-grid Mining via Hybrid Microgrid, Conference Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress 2023.

Prospects of Off-grid Green Mining Opportunities in Australia, Conference Proceedings of the World Renewable Energy Congress 2022. 📚🔗

Muhammad Faisal | Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Faisal | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Researcher, Dalian Maritime University, China

Muhammad Faisal, a Pakistani national born on January 28, 1991, is a dedicated researcher in the field of environmental pollution and hydrology. With an extensive academic background and hands-on experience, he has contributed significantly to understanding heavy metals pollution and water resources management. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Centre for Ports and Maritime Safety, Dalian Maritime University, China.

🎓 Education

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024): Centre for Ports and Maritime Safety, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
  • PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources (2017-2022): School of Water Conservancy and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China. Thesis: Pollution characteristics and environmental effects of heavy metals in atmospheric dry and wet deposition of road dust in different functional areas of Zhengzhou based on morphological analysis.
  • MSc in Engineering Hydrology (2012-2015): Centre for Excellence in Water Resources Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Thesis: Assessment of Flood Inundation Using Hydraulic Simulation Model.
  • BSc in Agricultural Engineering (2008-2012): Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

💼 Experience

  • Research Assistant (Jan 2018 – Dec 2022): Zhengzhou University, China. Worked on the National Natural Science Foundation of China project focusing on the pollution mechanism of heavy metals from atmospheric sedimentation.
  • GIS Professional (June 2015 – Aug 2017): The Urban Unit, Lahore, Pakistan. Utilized advanced GIS and Remote Sensing methods to analyze spatial data and build complex models.
  • Intern (Feb 2012 – July 2012): Water Management Department, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Gained practical experience in surveying, designing water channels, and understanding departmental data.

🔬 Research Interests

  • Environmental Pollution
  • Hydrology and Climate Change
  • Drought Monitoring
  • Water Resources Management
  • Hydrological and Hydraulic Modeling
  • Groundwater Modeling
  • Water Quality

🏆 Awards

  • Presidential Scholarship, School of Water Conservancy and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Henan China (2017-2022).
  • Awarded Laptop under the Prime Minister Laptop Scheme during Master’s degree.

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Publications Top Notes

  1. Assessment and Source Apportionment of Water-Soluble Heavy Metals in Road Dust of Zhengzhou, China
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2022, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-20666-4, cited by 10 articles.
  2. Potential Heavy Metals Pollution Contribution from Wash-Off of Urban Road-Dust
    Toxics 2022, DOI: 10.3390/toxics10070397, cited by 5 articles.
  3. Assessing Metal Exposure and Leaching from Discarded Cigarette Butts
    Toxics 2024, DOI: 10.3390/toxics12050324, cited by 2 articles.
  4. Ecological and Health Risk Assessment of Dissolved Heavy Metals in the Urban Road Dust
    Environmental Pollutants and Bioavailability 2022, DOI: 10.1080/26395940.2022.2052356, cited by 7 articles.