Ibrahim Khan | Energy; Biomimicry | Best Paper Award

Best Paper Award

Ibrahim Khan
Affiliation University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Country China
Documents 137
Citations 18,867
h-index 50
Subject Area Energy; Biomimicry
Event Global Particle Physics Excellence Awards

Ibrahim Khan is a researcher affiliated with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China whose research activities include advanced energy materials, renewable-energy technologies, electrochemical processes, hydrogen-related systems, photocatalysis, and energy storage. Publicly available research records associate his work with materials synthesis and photoelectrochemical approaches to energy and environmental applications. [1] His research profile also includes contributions to contemporary materials and catalytic systems investigated for applications such as water splitting, photovoltaic technologies, and related energy-conversion processes. [2]

Abstract

Ibrahim Khan is affiliated with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and works in research areas connected with advanced materials, energy conversion, renewable energy, photocatalysis, hydrogen technologies, and energy storage. Available scholarly records identify research involving nanomaterials, electrochemical processes, photovoltaic systems, and catalytic materials. [1] Recent publications involving Khan examine emerging material architectures and their potential roles in photovoltaic and photocatalytic applications, illustrating the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary energy-materials research. [2]

Keywords

  • Energy Materials
  • Renewable Energy
  • Hydrogen Fuel
  • Energy Storage
  • Photocatalysis
  • Photoelectrochemistry
  • Nanomaterials
  • Biomimicry

Introduction

Research into sustainable energy materials combines chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, physics, and engineering to address challenges in energy conversion and storage. Within this broad area, advanced functional materials are investigated for applications including hydrogen production, water splitting, carbon conversion, photovoltaic systems, and electrochemical storage. Khan’s publicly documented research is situated within this multidisciplinary context, with particular emphasis on the development and investigation of materials for energy and environmental applications. [3]

Research Profile

Khan’s research profile is associated with advanced materials for energy and environmental applications. Public research descriptions identify areas including material synthesis, photoelectrochemistry, hydrogen fuel, photoreforming, and energy storage. [2] His work also extends to catalytic and nanostructured systems relevant to water splitting, pollutant treatment, carbon-related conversion processes, and electrochemical energy technologies.

Research Contributions

A 2026 publication on a multifunctional van der Waals heterostructure, for example, lists Khan among the authors and describes his roles in validation, supervision, conceptualization, resources, and funding acquisition. [2] This provides a specific example of research participation within a multidisciplinary materials-science project.

Publications

Khan’s publication record includes research articles and review-oriented contributions addressing energy materials, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, sensing, hydrogen-related technologies, and electrochemical systems. Public bibliographic records currently identify him with the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and provide a Scopus author identifier of 57192646252. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied research metrics for this recognition profile report 137 documents, 18,867 citations, and an h-index of 50. These figures are presented as the submitted profile metrics and should be interpreted according to the database, author identity, and date on which the underlying records were collected. Publicly accessible ScienceDirect author information independently identifies Ibrahim Khan with Scopus ID 57192646252, while displaying a different current set of document and citation counts, illustrating that bibliometric indicators can vary between databases and collection dates. [1]

Award Suitability

For a Best Paper Award assessment, relevant considerations may include the scientific originality of the submitted paper, methodological quality, clarity of research objectives, reproducibility, significance of the findings, quality of publication venue, and relevance to the scope of the award. Khan’s documented research in advanced energy materials provides a substantial scholarly context for evaluating publications involving materials science, energy conversion, photocatalysis, and related interdisciplinary topics. [2]

Conclusion

Ibrahim Khan’s documented research profile is associated with advanced energy materials, renewable-energy technologies, hydrogen research, photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry, and energy storage. His publication record includes multidisciplinary studies of nanostructured materials, catalytic systems, photovoltaic architectures, and environmental applications. [2] The supplied bibliometric profile reports 137 documents, 18,867 citations, and an h-index of 50, while publicly accessible bibliographic sources provide independently maintained metrics that may differ by database and collection date. [1]

References

  1. Google scholar Profile Link, Ibrahim Khan
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3ZxOgLgAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. DNAzyme biosensor as an emerging food safety indicator: History and fundamental mechanism to future prospects. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 194, 118516.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2025.118516
  3. Recent advances in amino acid involved metal-organic frameworks from preparation to applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 567, 218311. ScienceDirect
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2026.218311

Dr. Khairul Habib | Thermofluids | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Khairul Habib | Thermofluids | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Khairul Habib, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia

Khairul Habib is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia. With a strong background in mechanical engineering, he is dedicated to advancing the field through both teaching and research. At UTP, Khairul Habib focuses on mentoring students and contributing to innovative projects that push the boundaries of engineering. His work is marked by a commitment to excellence in education and a passion for developing practical solutions in mechanical engineering.

PROFILE

Scopus Profile

Google Scholar

Educational Details

Khairul Habib holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and an M.Eng. from the National University of Singapore, earned in 2002 and 2005, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. at Kyushu University, Japan, in 2009. Before joining Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS in 2011 as a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department, he worked as a Research Scientist at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore. His primary research interests include thermo-fluids, nanofluid-enhanced heat transfer, and thermal energy storage, where he continues to make significant contributions to the field.

Research Innovation

Khairul Habib has completed 10 research projects and is currently engaged in 2 ongoing projects. He has published several articles in indexed journals and holds a citation index recognized in major databases such as SCI and Scopus. He has also been involved in numerous consultancy and industry-sponsored projects. In addition, he has published books with ISBN numbers and has contributed to the field with several patents, either published or under process. Khairul is actively involved in significant research collaborations and holds memberships in various professional organizations relevant to mechanical engineering. His primary areas of research include thermo-fluids, nanofluid-enhanced heat transfer, and thermal energy storage. Through his work, he has made impactful contributions to advancing these fields, driving innovation and practical applications in engineering.

Top Notable Publications

Comprehensive study on nanofluid and ionanofluid for heat transfer enhancement: A review on current and future perspective
Authors: B. Bakthavatchalam, K. Habib, R. Saidur, B.B. Saha, K. Irshad
Year: 2020
Citations: 252
Journal: Journal of Molecular Liquids, 305, 112787

A review on heat sink for thermo-electric power generation: Classifications and parameters affecting performance
Authors: A. Elghool, F. Basrawi, T.K. Ibrahim, K. Habib, H. Ibrahim, D.M.N.D. Idris
Year: 2017
Citations: 205
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management, 134, 260-277

Thermal analysis during turning of AZ31 magnesium alloy under dry and cryogenic conditions
Authors: M. Danish, T.L. Ginta, K. Habib, D. Carou, A.M.A. Rani, B.B. Saha
Year: 2017
Citations: 161
Journal: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 91, 2855-2868

Thermal performance enhancement of a flat plate solar collector using hybrid nanofluid
Authors: O.A. Hussein, K. Habib, A.S. Muhsan, R. Saidur, O.A. Alawi, T.K. Ibrahim
Year: 2020
Citations: 153
Journal: Solar Energy, 204, 208-222

Performance optimization of a hybrid PV/T solar system using Soybean oil/MXene nanofluids as a new class of heat transfer fluids
Authors: F. Rubbi, K. Habib, R. Saidur, N. Aslfattahi, S.M. Yahya, L. Das
Year: 2020
Citations: 135
Journal: Solar Energy, 208, 124-138

Adsorption characteristics and heat of adsorption measurements of R-134a on activated carbon
Authors: B.B. Saha, K. Habib, I.I. El-Sharkawy, S. Koyama
Year: 2009
Citations: 114
Journal: International Journal of Refrigeration, 32(7), 1563-1569

Study of thermoelectric and photovoltaic facade system for energy efficient building development: A review
Authors: K. Irshad, K. Habib, R. Saidur, M.W. Kareem, B.B. Saha
Year: 2019
Citations: 107
Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 209, 1376-1395