Ramadas Narayanan | Energy and Utilities Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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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

 

Tie-Zhen Ren | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen Ren | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen Ren | Data Science – Xinjiang university | China

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Prof. Dr. Tie-Zhen REN is a highly experienced scholar in the field of inorganic materials chemistry and functional nanostructures. With over 20 years of academic and research experience, he has contributed extensively to the development of hierarchical porous materials, photocatalysis, and sustainable material technologies. He is currently a Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang University, and has a broad international background, having worked and conducted research in Belgium, Sweden, the U.S., and multiple institutions across China.

🎓 Education

Dr. REN received his Ph.D. in Inorganic Materials Chemistry from the University of Namur (FUNDP), Belgium (2001–2005), where his research focused on the synthesis and properties of hierarchically nanoporous materials under the supervision of Prof. Bao-Lian Su. He also holds a Master’s degree in Plant Protection from Anhui Agricultural University (1999–2002), and a Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering from Tianjin Institute of Technology (1994–1998), reflecting a well-rounded foundation in both chemical engineering and material sciences.

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. REN has held several academic and research positions, including his current role as Professor at Xinjiang University since 2021. Prior to that, he served as Professor at Hebei University of Technology from 2007 to 2021. His international experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Stockholm University, Sweden, and a visiting researcher position at the City College of New York. He also volunteered as a teacher at BayinGol Vocational and Technical College, and held early roles such as research assistant, documentalist, and industrial trainee, contributing to his comprehensive experience across academia and industry.

📚 Academic Achievements & Projects

Dr. REN has led multiple national and regional research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region. Notable projects involve work on porous titanium oxides, framework germanates, and carbon-modified catalysts. He has received several honors such as the Tianjin Natural Science Award (2015), the China National Scholarship for Excellent Self-Financed Students Abroad (2004), and awards for teaching and student mentorship.

🧪 Technical Skills

He possesses strong technical capabilities in materials characterization and analysis, including TEM (e.g., JEOL JEM-3010), SEM & EDX, XRD, FT-IR, UV-Vis spectroscopy, TGA-DSC, NMR, and electrochemical workstation operation. He is highly proficient in single-crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, nanomaterial synthesis, and ultramicrotome sample preparation, enabling advanced insights into material structure and functionality.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Throughout his academic career, Prof. REN has been committed to high-quality education. He has taught courses such as General Chemistry (at the City College of New York), Principles of Chemical Engineering (at Xinjiang University and BayinGol College), Principles of Catalysis, and Specialized Reading in English (at Hebei University of Technology). His teaching integrates experimental skills, scientific theory, and practical problem-solving in the chemical sciences.

🔬 Research Interests

His research interests lie in the design, synthesis, and characterization of porous and nanostructured materials, including mesoporous silica, metal oxides, dye-doped silica for optical applications, and crystalline germanium oxides. He is also focused on environmental catalysis, particularly the photodegradation of pesticides, carbon-based energy materials, and biomass transformation for sustainable technologies.

📚 Selected Publication

1. Preparation of Al₂O₃ Nanoparticles via Fluidized Roasting and Their Application in the Pyrolysis of Spent Mulching Film for Hydrocarbon Production

  • Authors: Zhong-He Song, Imran Muhammad, Tie-Zhen Ren, Ablikemu Abulizi, Kenji Okitsu, Huan-Rong Li, Xue-Jun Zhang

  • Journal: ACS Sustainable Resource Management

  • Year: 2025

2. Sulfite Enhanced Permanganate/Fe(II) Moderate Oxidation Coagulation for the Treatment of Algae-Laden Water: Performance and Mechanisms

  • Authors: Jinlong Han, Li Sun, Mathias Ulbricht, Lukas Fischer, Guangming Zhang, Wenfang Gao, Longyi Lv, Tiezhen Ren, Xiaoyang Liu, Zhijun Ren

  • Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal

  • Year: 2025

3. Surfactant-Enhanced ZnOₓ/CaO Catalytic Activity for Ultrasound-Assisted Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil

  • Authors: Hongyu Fu, Haifeng Bai, Abulikemu Abulizi, Kenji Okitsu, Yasuaki Maeda, Tiezhen Ren, Shengyan Wang

  • Journal: Reaction Chemistry & Engineering

  • Year: 2024

4. Boosting BaTi₄O₉ Photocatalytic H₂ Evolution Activity by Functionalized CuNi Alloy

  • Authors: Meng-Jie Cui, Shan-Shan Li, Tie-Zhen Ren, Abulikemu Abulizi, Ai-Sha Nulahong

  • Journal: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry

  • Year: 2024

5. Isopropanol Assisted Preparation of α-Al₂O₃ Nanoparticles and Its Surface Charge Investigation

  • Authors: Meng-Jie Cui, Imran Muhammad, Jian Feng, Tie-Zhen Ren

  • Journal: Solid State Sciences

  • Year: 2024