Ramadas Narayanan | Energy and Utilities Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ramadas Narayanan | Energy and Utilities Analytics | Best Researcher Award

CQ University Australia | Australia

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👤 Summary

Dr. Ramadas Narayanan is an accomplished mechanical engineer, academic, and researcher with over 25 years of international experience across Australia, India, and Malaysia. Currently serving as Senior Lecturer and Discipline Leader in Mechanical Engineering at Central Queensland University (CQU), he specializes in clean energy systems, solar-assisted cooling technologies, and agricultural mechanisation. His extensive contributions to research, teaching, and professional development have been recognized with prestigious awards, fellowships, and over $4.75 million in competitive grant funding.

🎓 Education

Dr. Narayanan holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Australia (2012), where he also earned a Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialization. He has a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching with High Distinction from Curtin University (2007), a Master of Technology (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (1996), and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (1992), both from the University of Kerala, India.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Narayanan has held multiple leadership and academic roles. He is currently the Discipline Leader and Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at CQU Bundaberg (2023–present). He previously led the Engineering Mobility Program (2021–2023) and the Clean Energy Cluster (2014–2020). He also serves as Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia’s Barbara Hardy Institute since 2014. Earlier roles include Energy Project Officer at the South Australian Government’s DIMTRE and various academic positions at UniSA since 2008.

🏅 Academic Achievements & Recognitions

Dr. Narayanan is a recipient of the Australian Award for University Teaching (AAUT) in 2021 and the Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching at CQU. He is a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (2022) and has won several accolades for research including the AIRAH Award for Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Research Excellence. He was also the winner of UniSA’s 3-Minute Thesis Competition in 2011.

📚 Teaching Experience

With a teaching career spanning over 15 years, Dr. Narayanan has delivered core mechanical engineering units such as Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Dynamics, and Energy Conversion. He is well-known for his engaging teaching style and has received multiple student-nominated teaching awards, demonstrating his commitment to high-quality education and mentorship.

🔬 Research Interests

His research interests include solar-assisted and desiccant-based cooling systems, energy-efficient building technologies, sustainable mechanical design, agricultural mechanisation, and clean energy systems. He has successfully designed innovative desiccant wheels and participated in global research efforts focused on renewable energy and sustainability.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Narayanan has advanced expertise in thermal systems modeling and simulation using ANSYS, MATLAB, and TRNSYS. He is proficient in the design of HVAC systems, post-harvest agricultural equipment, and experimental thermal testing. He is also experienced in research commercialization and cross-disciplinary innovation.

🔍 Research Grants

He has led and contributed to major research initiatives totaling over $4.75 million in funding. Notable projects include the National Sesame Mechanisation Program ($2M), the Great Northern Spices CRCNA Project ($2.5M), and multiple CSIRO and KFAS-funded clean energy and solar cooling projects. He often serves as the Lead or Theme Leader in these multi-institutional collaborations.

🌐 Professional Affiliations

Dr. Narayanan has served as Chair of Engineers Australia’s Bundaberg Regional Committee (2018–2020) and is a member of AIRAH’s Solar Cooling group. He holds editorial roles in several international journals including Sustainability (MDPI) and Building and Environment (Elsevier). He is an active contributor to REN21, a global renewable energy policy network.

📚 Selected Publication

 Heat Pumps with Smart Control in Managing Australian Residential Electrical Load during Transition to Net Zero Emissions
    • Authors: Adrian Rapucha, Ramadas Narayanan, Meena Jha

    • Journal: Energies

    • Year: 2024

 Implementing Cool Roof and Bio-PCM in Portable Cabins to Create Low-Energy Buildings Suitable for Different Climates
    • Authors: Ahmad Sedaghat, Arash Mahdizadeh, Ramadas Narayanan, Hayder Salem, Wisam K. Hussam, Mohamad Iyad Al-Khiami, Mahdi Ashtian Malayer, Sayed M. Soleimani, Mohammad Sabati, Mohammad Rasul

    • Journal: Sustainability

    • Year: 2023

 Energy and Comfort Evaluation of Fresh Air-Based Hybrid Cooling System in Hot and Humid Climates
    • Authors: Ramadas Narayanan, Subbu Sethuvenkatraman, Roberto Pippia

    • Journal: Energies

    • Year: 2022

 Food waste as a source of sustainable energy: Technical, economical, environmental and regulatory feasibility analysis
    • Authors: Ramadas Narayanan

    • Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

    • Year: 2022

Comparative study of thermal degradation kinetics of two woody biomass samples for bio-oil production
    • Authors: Ramadas Narayanan

    • Journal: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments

    • Year: 2022

 

Nan Hu | Genome editing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nan Hu | Genome editing | Best Researcher Award

Tarim University | China

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Education & Experience 📚

Dr. Nan Hu is a distinguished academic and technical leader at Tarim University, where he serves as a lecturer at the College of Horticulture and Forestry. He has been recognized by the Henan Provincial Department of Education for his academic leadership and technical contributions. Dr. Hu is also the deputy director of the Key Laboratory of Facility Agriculture in Southern Xinjiang and heads the Vegetable Science discipline at Tarim University. His extensive experience in both teaching and research has contributed greatly to the growth and development of the university’s academic programs and scientific achievements.

Suitability Summary ✅

Dr. Hu’s expertise positions him as a key leader in the fields of plant genetics and horticulture. His work in tomato lateral branch development and plant genome editing aligns perfectly with both current agricultural challenges and future innovation needs. As a research leader and educator, he has demonstrated exceptional skills in bridging scientific research with practical applications, making him highly suitable for advancing crop development and agricultural technologies.

Professional Development 📜

Dr. Nan Hu has continuously advanced in his professional career, overseeing research projects funded by major Chinese institutions, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. His leadership has helped propel the scientific community’s understanding of plant biology, especially in relation to horticulture. His role in talent development and support, such as managing projects within the Populus Euphratica Outstanding Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Program, further demonstrates his commitment to nurturing future generations of scientists.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Hu’s research primarily focuses on tomato lateral branch development, the regulation of apical dominance, and the application of genome editing technologies in plants. His innovative studies aim to enhance tomato crop yield and plant architecture, which has a direct impact on agricultural productivity. Furthermore, his work in improving germplasm resources through genetic modifications contributes to increasing the diversity and quality of crops. His groundbreaking research in plant genome editing also holds potential for revolutionizing agricultural practices.

Honors & Awards 🏆

Dr. Nan Hu has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of horticulture. His research includes a highly cited paper published in leading journals such as Trends in Biotechnology and New Phytologist. In addition to his academic recognition, he has been honored by the Henan Provincial Department of Education for his leadership in both education and research. Dr. Hu has also secured prestigious research funding, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, underscoring his standing as a leading figure in his field.

📚 Top Notes Publication

Article Title: SlMYC2-SlMYB12 module orchestrates a hierarchical transcriptional cascade that regulates fruit flavonoid metabolism in tomato

Authors: H. Deng, M. Wu, Y. Wu, D. Grierson, M. Liu
Journal: Plant Biotechnology Journal
Year: 2025

Article Title: A vacuolar invertase gene SlVI modulates sugar metabolism and postharvest fruit quality and stress resistance in tomato

Authors: Y. Wu, H. Chen, M. Wu, Y. Wang, M. Liu
Journal: Horticulture Research
Year: 2025

Article Title: pHNRhCas9NG, single expression cassette-based dual-component dual-transcription unit CRISPR/Cas9 system for plant genome editing

Authors: N. Hu, R. Peng, F. Yan
Journal: Trends in Biotechnology
Year: 2025

Article Title: Genome-wide analyses of member identification, expression pattern, and protein–protein interaction of EPF/EPFL gene family in Gossypium

Authors: P. Li, Z. Zhao, W. Wang, Q. Lú, Y. Yuán
Journal: BMC Plant Biology
Year: 2024

Jinming Sha | Geospatial Intelligence | Excellence in Research

Mr. Jinming Sha | Geospatial Intelligence | Excellence in Research

Fujian Normal University | China

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Mr. Jinming Sha⚡🌍

👨‍🏫 Summary

Dr. Jinming Sha is a renowned researcher and academic specializing in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental monitoring. With extensive experience in rural development, landscape management, and the application of remote sensing technologies in natural resource management, he has contributed significantly to the field through both his research and teaching. His multidisciplinary expertise spans several continents, working with academic institutions in China, the USA, the Netherlands, the UK, and Canada.

🎓 Education

  • Post-doctoral Research in Remote Sensing for Agriculture, University of California, Davis, USA (2014)
  • Post-doctoral Research in Rural Development and Remote Sensing, ITC, University of Twente, Netherlands (2011)
  • Post-doctoral Research in Rural Development and Remote Sensing, Royal Holloway, University of London (2010)
  • Post-doctoral Research in Agricultural Remote Sensing, Agriculture Canada (2006)
  • Post-doctoral Research in Environmental Monitoring, Chengdu University of Technology (2004)
  • Ph.D. in Remote Sensing, Zhejiang University, China (2000)

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Sha has held prestigious post-doctoral research positions across multiple leading institutions worldwide, focusing on remote sensing applications in agriculture, rural development, environmental monitoring, and ecological assessments. His work spans continents, enriching both global and local understanding of these critical environmental issues.

📚 Academic Cites and Publications

Dr. Sha has authored numerous influential papers and a book titled Remote Sensing Theories and Applications (2017). Some notable publications include:

  • Farmland dynamics in Pingtan, China: Understanding its transition, landscape structure, and driving factors, Environmental Earth Sciences (2019)
  • Monitoring of beach litter by automatic interpretation of unmanned aerial vehicle images, Marine Pollution Bulletin (2018)
  • Geographically Weighted Regression Effects on Soil Zinc Content, Hyperspectral Modeling, Remote Sensing (2019)
  • Review of the Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metal Pollution in China, Journal of Health & Pollution (2018)

🔧 Technical Skills

Dr. Sha is proficient in advanced GIS and remote sensing techniques, with expertise in:

  • Remote sensing for agriculture, rural development, and environmental monitoring
  • GIS-based spatial analysis and environmental modeling
  • Use of advanced image classification and land cover change detection techniques
  • Application of machine learning algorithms and spatial statistics for ecological studies

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Sha teaches and mentors students at Fujian Normal University in the School of Geographical Sciences, specializing in remote sensing, GIS, and environmental management. He has guided numerous Ph.D. and master’s students in these fields, fostering the next generation of environmental scientists and researchers.

🌍 Research Interests ON Geospatial Intelligence 

Dr. Sha’s research interests include:

  • Remote Sensing and GIS: Focus on the application of spatial technologies for environmental monitoring and land use analysis
  • Rural Development and Landscape: Exploring the intersection of rural growth, landscape dynamics, and sustainable resource management
  • Environmental Evaluation and Monitoring: Assessing the health and quality of ecosystems through remote sensing techniques
  • Eco-environmental and Resource Management: Using GIS and remote sensing tools to address challenges in eco-environmental conservation and natural resource management

📚 Top Notes Publications

Article: An innovative approach to prioritizing soil conservation areas under diverse scenarios by leveraging the complementary roles of soil retention services and soil erosion indicators

Authors: E. Shifaw, J. Sha, X. Li, Z. Ji, Y. Yang
Journal: Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies
Year: 2025

Article: Does land use change decline the regional ecosystem health maintenance? Case study in subtropical coastal region, Fuzhou, China

Authors: Z. Fan, X. Li, C. Yang, S. Lai, J. Sha
Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
Year: 2025

Article: The effects of land cover transition and its patch mosaics on soil erosion using geospatial technology in South Wollo, Ethiopia

Authors: E. Shifaw, M.M. Assen, A.A. Eshetu, H. Birhanu, A.Y. Kassaye
Journal: Advances in Space Research
Year: 2025

Article: Application of a Modified Ecological Quality Monitoring Method in the Southeastern Hilly Region of China

Authors: Y. Huang, X. Fu, J. Sha, E. Shifaw
Journal: Remote Sensing
Year: 2024

Article: Trade-offs and synergies for urban Production-Living-Ecological spatial Patterns-Comparison study between Fuzhou, China, and Saskatoon, Canada

Authors: X. Wang, X. Li, J. Sha, S. Lai, J. Wang
Journal: Ecological Indicators
Year: 2024

Article: Detecting Trends in Post-Fire Forest Recovery in Middle Volga from 2000 to 2023

Authors: E.A. Kurbanov, L.V. Tarasova, A. Yakhyayev, D.M. Dergunov, A.V. Yastrebova
Journal: Forests
Year: 2024