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. 📚🔗

Pratap Kumar Dakua | Solar Cell | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pratap Kumar Dakua | Solar Cell | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Vignan’s Institute of Information Technolgy (A), Duvada, Vishakaptnam, India

Pratap Kumar Dakua is a distinguished researcher specializing in photovoltaic cell simulation and modeling, with a particular focus on CZTS and Perovskite solar cells. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. at VIT-AP Campus, his academic journey and research contributions have established him as a key figure in the field of solar energy technology. 🌞🔬

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Education

Pratap Kumar Dakua is a Ph.D. candidate at VIT-AP Campus, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, focusing on Electronics. He completed his M.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication from Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur, Odisha. 🎓

Experience

Pratap Kumar Dakua has held academic positions as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at KL University, Vijayawada, and Centurion University, Paralakhmundi. His teaching tenure has spanned from 2011 to 2018, during which he imparted knowledge and mentored numerous students in the field of electronics. 📚👨‍🏫

Research Interest

Pratap Kumar Dakua’s research interests encompass the simulation and experimental studies of CZTS photovoltaic cells, the study of Perovskite solar cells, and the modeling of 3rd generation solar cells. His work aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of these renewable energy technologies. 🔋🌱

Publications

Pratap Kumar Dakua has made significant contributions to the field of solar cell technology through various publications:

Implementation of Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) as a Suitable Buffer Layer for CZTS Solar Cell from Numerical Analysis – Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 2023.

Influence of dopants in buffer layer on CZTS solar cell performance – Emerging Materials Research, 2022.

An optimized design of area delay power efficient architecture for reconfigurable FIR filter – International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES) 2016, 2017.

Study on design and performance analysis of low noise high speed amplifier – International Conference on Signal Processing, Communication, Power and Embedded System (SCOPES) 2016, 2017.

Jamshid Davtalab | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jamshid Davtalab | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Vice-Chancellor of Faculty, University of Zabol, Iran

Jamshid Davtalab is a dedicated architect and academic professional. Since 2012, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Zabol in the Sistan and Baluchestan region of Iran. With a profound interest in sustainable architecture and urban design, he has significantly contributed to the academic community through his research and publications.

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Education

Jamshid Davtalab earned his Ph.D. in Architecture from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran. His doctoral studies, which spanned from January 20, 2013, to March 15, 2018, focused on sustainable architectural practices and their impact on urban environments.

Experience

Jamshid Davtalab has been a part of the University of Zabol since January 28, 2012. He has held the position of Associate Professor in the Architecture department, where he has been involved in teaching, research, and mentoring students. His role at the university underscores his commitment to advancing architectural education and sustainable practices.

Research Interests

Jamshid Davtalab’s research interests lie in sustainable urban design, thermal comfort in urban spaces, and the impact of architectural elements on the environment. His studies often focus on the Sistan region in Iran, exploring local climatic conditions and sustainable building practices.

Publications Top Notes

Effect of awning on thermal comfort adjustment in open urban space using PET and UTCI indexes: A case study of Sistan region in Iran
Published in: Sustainable Cities and Society, February 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105175

In-situ measurements of indoor dust deposition in Sistan region, Iran–the effect of windcatcher orientation
Published in: Building and Environment, July 2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109162

The effect of kharkhona on outdoor thermal comfort in Hot and dry climate: A case study of Sistan Region in Iran
Published in: Sustainable Cities and Society, February 2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102607

The impact of green space structure on physiological equivalent temperature index in open space
Published in: Urban Climate, March 2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.uclim.2019.100574