Ali Darvish Falehi | Engineering | Excellence in Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Darvish Falehi | Engineering | Excellence in Researcher Award

Dr. Darvish Falehi at Islamic Azad University, Iran

Ali Darvish Falehi is a distinguished academic and professional in the field of Electrical Power Engineering. With a Ph.D. and Post-Ph.D. from Shahid Beheshti University, he ranks among the world’s top 2% scientists as listed by Stanford University in 2020. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Iran Islamic Azad University, a technical expert at Iran North Drilling Company, and the Chairman of the R&D Board at HICOBI Company. He has delivered keynote speeches at several international conferences and holds numerous patents. His contributions extend to supervising over 50 theses and reviewing for prestigious journals. 🌟🔬📚

Professional Profile:

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Education and Experience:

  • Post-Ph.D. & Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering, Shahid Beheshti University (First Class Honors) 🎓

  • Ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University in 2020 🌍

  • Chairman of R&D Board at HICOBI Company 🏢

  • Assistant Professor at Iran Islamic Azad University 👨‍🏫

  • Technical Expert at Iran North Drilling Company ⚙️

  • Main Speaker at national and international conferences 🎤

  • Reviewer for prestigious journals (IEEE, Elsevier, Springer) 📖

  • Supervisor & Adviser for 50+ M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses 📝

  • TOEFL-PBT score: 630 (Writing Score: 6) 🏆

  • Patents and medals at invention festivals in Iran, South Korea, and Romania 🏅

Professional Development: 

Ali Darvish Falehi has continuously developed his professional expertise by participating in global conferences and providing thought leadership as a main speaker and reviewer for high-impact journals such as IEEE and Elsevier. His dedication to research has led him to supervise over 50 graduate and doctoral theses, contributing to the academic growth of the next generation of engineers. He is also deeply involved in the industrial sector, where he serves as a technical expert for Iran North Drilling Company and leads the R&D board at HICOBI Company, driving innovation and technology forward. His work bridges academia and industry, enhancing both fields. 🔧🌐📊

Research Focus:

Ali Darvish Falehi’s research is centered around Electrical Power Engineering, with particular attention to energy systems, power distribution, and renewable energy solutions. His work aims to optimize power engineering technologies, focusing on improving energy efficiency and sustainability. He is known for his contributions to the development of advanced electrical systems and has been actively involved in creating patented innovations. His expertise in power engineering is complemented by his role as a technical expert, where he advises on industrial applications of electrical power systems. His research seeks to solve complex energy challenges, aligning with global sustainability goals. ⚡🌱🔋

Awards and Honors:

  • Ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020) 🌍

  • Chairman of the R&D Board at HICOBI Company 🏢

  • Main Speaker at several international conferences 🎤

  • Reviewer for leading ISI journals like IEEE, Elsevier, Springer 📚

  • Supervisor & Adviser for 50+ M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses 📝

  • TOEFL-PBT Score: 630 🏆

  • Patents and medals from invention festivals in Iran, South Korea, and Romania 🏅

Publication Top Notes

  1. “An innovative optimal RPO-FOSMC based on multi-objective grasshopper optimization algorithm for DFIG-based wind turbine to augment MPPT and FRT capabilities” (2020)

    • Authors: A.D. Falehi

    • Journal: Chaos, Solitons & Fractals

    • Summary: This paper proposes an innovative control strategy using a multi-objective Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm (GOA) to enhance the MPPT and Fault Ride Through (FRT) capabilities of DFIG-based wind turbines. The use of Fractional-Order Sliding Mode Control (FOSMC) is central to this work.

  2. “Promoted supercapacitor control scheme based on robust fractional-order super-twisting sliding mode control for dynamic voltage restorer to enhance FRT and PQ capabilities of DFIG-based wind turbines” (2021)

    • Authors: A.D. Falehi, H. Torkaman

    • Journal: Journal of Energy Storage

    • Summary: This paper focuses on enhancing the FRT and Power Quality (PQ) capabilities of DFIG-based wind turbines. The authors propose a robust fractional-order control scheme for supercapacitors integrated with a Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR).

  3. “LVRT/HVRT capability enhancement of DFIG wind turbine using optimal design and control of novel PIλDμ-AMLI based DVR” (2018)

    • Authors: A.D. Falehi, M. Rafiee

    • Journal: Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks

    • Summary: This work aims to enhance the Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT) and High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT) capabilities of DFIG wind turbines by optimizing the design and control of a novel DVR based on a PIλDμ-AMLI (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller.

  4. “Enhancement of DFIG-wind turbine’s LVRT capability using novel DVR based odd-nary cascaded asymmetric multi-level inverter” (2017)

    • Authors: A.D. Falehi, M. Rafiee

    • Journal: Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal

    • Summary: This paper explores improving the LVRT capability of DFIG wind turbines by integrating a novel Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) system with an odd-nary cascaded asymmetric multi-level inverter.

  5. “Neoteric HANFISC–SSSC based on MOPSO technique aimed at oscillation suppression of interconnected multi-source power systems” (2016)

    • Authors: A.D. Falehi, A. Mosallanejad

    • Journal: IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

    • Summary: This paper addresses the oscillation suppression in interconnected multi-source power systems using a Hybrid Active Networked Flexible Integrated Supply Chain (HANFISC)-Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) controlled by the Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization (MOPSO) technique.

Conclusion:

Ali Darvish Falehi is undoubtedly a deserving candidate for the Excellence in Researcher Award. His combination of academic excellence, significant contributions to electrical power engineering, leadership in both academia and industry, and his global recognition positions him as a standout figure in his field. His ability to balance research with innovation, along with his dedication to mentoring future researchers, makes him an exemplary choice for this prestigious award.

Alex Chandraraj | Engineering | Excellence in Research

Dr. Alex Chandraraj | Engineering | Excellence in Research

Dr. Alex Chandraraj, Kieluniversity, Germany

Dr. Alex Chandraraj is a post-doctoral fellow at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics, specializing in condensed matter physics and materials science. His research focuses on advanced materials, nanostructures, and their applications in renewable energy technologies. Dr. Chandraraj has authored several peer-reviewed publications in prestigious scientific journals and has presented his work at international conferences. He is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to global energy challenges through material science.

PROFILE

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Educational Details

Dr. Chandraraj earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry, specializing in electro-catalysis, from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bangalore, in 2022. His thesis, titled “Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Water Activation,” was supervised by Dr. Neena Susan John. He also holds an M.Sc. (2014) and B.Sc. (2012) in Chemistry from S.T. Hindu College, Nagercoil, affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, where he was a university rank holder in both degrees.

Professional Experience

Dr. Alex Chandraraj has extensive experience in the field of electro-catalysis, having worked on various research projects focused on advanced nanomaterials and sustainable energy applications. Since February 2024, he has been a Post-doctoral Fellow at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany, where he focuses on modifying nickel surfaces through wet-chemical deposition as part of the PrometH2eus project. His work aims to enhance the performance of nickel-based catalysts for energy-efficient applications. Prior to this, from August 2023 to January 2024, he was a Guest Researcher at the same institution, where he investigated oxide interface structures under real-time reaction conditions using operando surface X-ray diffraction techniques. Between February 2022 and July 2023, he served as a Project Associate at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences in Bangalore, where he developed and characterized high-valent nickel-based electrocatalysts for urea electrolysis, emphasizing hydrogen production and energy efficiency. Additionally, as a Research Associate from August 2022 to January 2023, Dr. Chandraraj contributed to the development of nanomaterials for catalytic processes and renewable energy applications. His diverse research background underscores his expertise in electro-catalysis and nanomaterials for clean energy technologies.

Research  Interest

Dr. Alex Chandraraj’s research focuses on electro-catalysis and advanced nanomaterials, with a particular emphasis on sustainable energy solutions. His work explores the use of nanomaterials and metal oxides in water splitting and electrochemical water activation, aiming to improve the efficiency of hydrogen production through oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions. He is also deeply involved in urea electrolysis, where he investigates high-valent nickel-based catalysts to develop cost-effective and energy-efficient processes for hydrogen production from urea-based waste. Additionally, Dr. Chandraraj’s research addresses nitrate and oxygen reduction reactions by tuning metal oxidation states in catalyst systems, optimizing their performance for environmental and energy applications. His broader goal is to innovate in renewable energy by developing advanced nanomaterials and surface modifications that enhance the efficiency and durability of catalysts used in clean energy technologies.

Top Notable Publications

“Role of active redox sites and charge transport resistance at reaction potentials in spinel ferrites for improved oxygen evolution reaction”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2024.118613

“Unfolding the Significance of Regenerative Active Species in Nickel Hydroxide-Based Systems for Sustained Urea Electro-Oxidation”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: Chemistry of Materials

DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.3c03062

“In-situ generated Ni(OH)2 on chemically activated spent catalyst sustains urea electro-oxidation in extensive alkaline conditions”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.339

“Evidence for Exclusive Direct Mechanism of Urea Electro-Oxidation Driven by In Situ-Generated Resilient Active Species on a Rare-Earth Nickelate”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2024

Journal: ACS Catalysis

DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.3c04967

“Spontaneous decoration of Ultrasmall Pt Nanoparticles on size‐separated MoS2 nanosheets”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2023

Journal: Chemistry – A European Journal

DOI: 10.1002/chem.202301596

“Probing the Evolution of Active Sites in MoO2 for Hydrogen Generation in Acidic Medium”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2023

Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials

DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.3c00320

“Hydrogen and Hydrocarbons as Fuel”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2022

Book Chapter: Green Energy Harvesting: Materials for Hydrogen Generation and Carbon Dioxide Reduction

DOI: 10.1002/9781119776086.ch2

“Remarkable COx tolerance of Ni3+ active species in a Ni2O3 catalyst for sustained electrochemical urea oxidation”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2022

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

DOI: 10.1039/D1TA05753G

“Role of Metal Ion Sites in Bivalent Cobalt Phosphorus Oxygen Systems toward Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2021

Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry C

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c05614

“Introduction of surface defects in NiO with effective removal of adsorbed catalyst poisons for improved electrochemical urea oxidation”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2021

Journal: Electrochimica Acta

DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2021.138425

“Competing Effect of Co3+ Reducibility and Oxygen-Deficient Defects Toward High Oxygen Evolution Activity in Co3O4 Systems in Alkaline Medium”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2020

Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials

DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.0c00297

“A general route to free-standing films of nanocrystalline molybdenum chalcogenides at a liquid/liquid interface under hydrothermal conditions”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2020

Journal: Applied Surface Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145579

“Nickel Cobalt Phosphite Nanorods Decorated with Carbon Nanotubes as Bifunctional Electrocatalysts in Alkaline Medium with a High Yield of Hydrogen Peroxide”

Authors: Chandraraj Alex, [additional authors not provided]

Year: 2020

Journal: ChemElectroChem

DOI: 10.1002/celc.202000176