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.

Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash NourbakhshSadabad | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr.  Arash NourbakhshSadabad, University of Tabriz, Iran

Dr. Arash NourbakhshSadabad is a distinguished researcher, academic, and innovator in the field of mechanical engineering with expertise in energy conversion, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. He completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Tabriz University with an excellent academic record,  during his doctoral studies. Alongside his academic journey, he has been a lecturer at Tabriz University, teaching key courses such as heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and turbomachinery while also serving as a research assistant in advanced projects. He has authored and co-authored several books and published numerous articles in reputable international and national journals, focusing on areas such as cavitation, renewable energy systems, hydrogen production, exergy analysis, and aerodynamic studies. His innovative contributions are highlighted by multiple patents, including compact and foldable hydraulic seats, a fan umbrella with sunlight detection capabilities, and self-retractable sunshades for vehicles. In addition to academia, he is the CEO of Bornafidar Rasa Company, where he has overseen projects introducing pioneering technologies in Iran, including handheld sprays, 3D spacer mesh devices, vacuum forming machines, and GPC wall panels. His excellence has been recognized with prestigious honors, including being named an exemplary student of Tabriz University, recognition from the Alborz Foundation and Elite Foundation, and multiple awards at the International Harakat Festival for innovation and creativity. He has also held leadership positions such as secretary-general of national mechanical and scientific associations, promoting collaboration and advancing academic and industrial growth. Skilled in engineering tools such as ANSYS, CATIA, MATLAB, Python, and OpenFOAM, he continues to bridge the gap between research, teaching, and industry. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing mechanical engineering, renewable energy technologies, and innovative solutions, marking him as a rising leader in the global engineering community.

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Featured Publications

Nourbakhsh, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Faramarzi, S., & Mafi, M. (2021). Energy, exergy and economic analysis of a hydrogen liquefaction process integrated with a PRICO cycle. Gas Processing Journal, 9(2), 83–102.

Aryanfar, Y., Keçebaş, A., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Alcaraz, J. L. G., Fernandez, J. B., & Wu, W. (2024). Production of biodiesel from industrial sludge: Recent progress, challenges, perspective. Processes, 12(11), 2517.

Nourbakhshsadabad, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Abdollahi, S. A., & Ranjbar, F. (2024). A review of the methods of experimental detection and vibration effects of cavitation phenomenon in centrifugal pump. Journal of Pump, 39(54), 15–32.

Aryanfar, Y., Nourbakhsh Sadabad, A., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Keçebaş, A., Mirzaei, F., & others. (2024). Synthetic biodegradable polymers as adsorbents of dyes. Elsevier.

Zonouzi, P., Nami Khalilehdeh, M., Nourbakhsh, A., Khajehnasiri, A., & others. (2023). Modeling and emission analysis of a Wankel internal combustion engine through EES software. Gas Processing Journal, 11(2), 1–10.