Fulya Callialp | Electrical Outfitting | Breakthrough Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fulya Callialp | Electrical Outfitting | Breakthrough Research Award

Academician | Marmara University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fulya Callialp has built a solid research portfolio focused on sustainable technological advancement through the optimization and safety evaluation of electromagnetic and computational systems. Her contributions include the application of 3D web-splines to assess heat distribution in the human eye using the bioheat equation, offering essential insights into the thermal effects of electromagnetic exposure and supporting the development of safer communication technologies. She has investigated radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure among university students, emphasizing the importance of public health considerations in an increasingly wireless world. In addition, her work on multi-component mobile propagation models in park environments provides valuable data for designing efficient telecommunication networks that minimize environmental disruption and energy consumption, aligning with sustainable smart-city principles. Dr. Callialp has also contributed to research on radio propagation path-loss prediction in urban areas, supporting more effective planning of wireless infrastructure to reduce signal losses, improve performance, and lower resource demands. Furthermore, her development of radially symmetric weighted extended B-spline models demonstrates strong proficiency in advanced mathematical and computational tools that enhance modeling accuracy in engineering applications. Overall, her research advances both the environmental sustainability and human safety dimensions of communication technologies and computational modeling. Through a combination of theoretical contributions and practical relevance, her scholarly work supports the creation of smarter, safer, and more sustainable technology systems, reinforcing her role as a valuable contributor to scientific progress in sustainable technology innovation.

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Featured publications

Kunter, F. C., & Seker, S. S. (2011). 3D web-splines solution to human eye heat distribution using bioheat equation. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 35(4), 639–646.

Kunter, F. (2015). Students exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields in Marmara University. Marmara Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 27(1), 32–36.

Seker, S., & Kunter, F. C. (2011). Multi-components mobile propagation model of park environment. IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, 47(5), 1494–1497.

Yelen, S., Seker, S. S., & Kunter, F. C. (2010). Radio propagation path loss prediction of UMTS for an urban area. Digests of the 14th Biennial IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation, 1–2.

Kunter, F. C., & Seker, S. S. (2011). Radially symmetric weighted extended B-spline model. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 217(24), 10305–10316.

Jae-Kwang Kim | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jae-Kwang Kim | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Jae-Kwang Kim | Cheongju University | South Korea

Jae-Kwang Kim is an accomplished materials scientist and energy storage researcher currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Energy Conversion Engineering at Cheongju University, Korea, since 2015. He previously held a research-focused Assistant Professorship at UNIST and completed both his postdoctoral research and Ph.D. at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, specializing in material science. With over 150 international publications and multiple patents, his work spans lithium-metal, sodium, and seawater battery systems, solid and hybrid electrolytes, organic polymer electrodes, and flexible energy storage technologies. His research contributions have appeared in leading journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, Nano Energy, Energy Storage Materials, Chemical Engineering Journal, and NPG Asia Materials. Kim has led projects in both academia and industry, having worked as an assistant researcher at VK EIG, Hanwha Chemical, and Kaya MA, contributing to cathode development and electrochemical testing. He also served as Research Director at the Solar Research Institute (2018–2019) and currently advises the Chungcheongbuk-do government on energy strategies. His innovations have resulted in more than a dozen patents covering hybrid solid electrolytes, secondary batteries, and organic electrode technologies. Recognized internationally, he received the Korea Minister of Education Award in 2017 and has been ranked by Elsevier among the top 2% most influential researchers worldwide in 2023 and 2024. Through decades of interdisciplinary work bridging materials chemistry, electrochemistry, and device engineering, Kim continues to advance high-performance, sustainable, and scalable energy storage solutions.

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Featured Publications

Kim, J.-K., Lee, J., & Yang, J. (2025). Mechanically reinforced solid-state polymer electrolyte using illite filler for flexible all-solid-state Li-metal batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

Kim, J.-K., Lee, J., & Yang, J. (2025). Effect of plasticizers on the electrochemical performance of PEO-based solid polymer electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries. Journal of Power Sources.

Wu, F., Kim, J.-K., & Zhang, X. (2021). Dual-anion ionic liquid electrolyte enables stable Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes in lithium batteries. Joule, 5(7), 1736–1750.

Na, D., Kim, J.-K., & Lee, J. (2022). Highly safe and stable Li–CO₂ batteries using conducting polymer composites. Electrochimica Acta, 421, 140–149.

Lee, J. H., Kim, J.-K., & Lee, J. (2022). A high-stable polyacrylonitrile/ceramic composite electrolyte for all-solid-state lithium batteries. Materials Science and Engineering: B, 273, 115–123.

Salvador Fonseca Guadalupe | Sustainability | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Salvador Fonseca Guadalupe | Sustainability  | Best Review Paper Award

Dr. Salvador Fonseca Guadalupe | Universidade de Aveiro | Portugal

Salvador Fonseca Guadalupe is a distinguished Santomense economist and public administrator recognized for his expertise in finance, taxation, and economic policy. He holds a degree in Business Management from Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias in Lisbon, a master’s in Business Administration from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Economic and Business Sciences at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, with research focused on microfinance and poverty reduction. Throughout his extensive career, he has held prominent positions within the government, including Director of the Treasury, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Finance, and Director of the Office of Economic Studies and Policy at the Ministry of Planning and Finance. He has played a key role in national fiscal reforms, notably leading the implementation of the Value Added Tax (IVA) system and the introduction of electronic invoicing in São Tomé and Príncipe. Alongside his administrative achievements, he has contributed significantly to academia, teaching financial accounting, analytical accounting, and public finance at higher education institutions. His scholarly work includes publications in leading international journals such as the Journal of Risk and Financial Management and Cuadernos de Gestion, and book chapters published by Springer, covering topics on microfinance, economic empowerment, and sustainable poverty reduction. With a blend of academic insight and policy leadership, Salvador da Fonseca Guadalupe continues to shape economic governance and foster institutional growth in São Tomé and Príncipe.

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Featured Publications

Guadalupe, S. F., Moreira, A. C., & Mota, J. (2024). Profitability of microfinance institutions and borrowers: A systematic literature review. Cuadernos de Gestión.

Fonseca, S., Mota, J., & Moreira, A. (2024). The impact of microfinance on individuals’ empowerment: A systematic literature review. In Microfinance: Interventions in challenging contexts (pp. xx–xx). Springer.