Mohammed Alqahtani | Renewable Energy Technologies | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Mohammed Alqahtani
Cranfield University, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed Alqahtani
Affiliation Cranfield University
Country Saudi Arabia
Scopus ID 60075877100
Documents 3
Citations 14
h-index 1
Subject Area Renewable Energy Technologies
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards

Mohammed Alqahtani is a researcher associated with Cranfield University whose documented research profile includes work in renewable energy technologies, manufacturing sustainability, and circular economy integration. His recent research examines how renewable energy sources can be combined with circular economy practices within industrial settings in Saudi Arabia. [1]

Abstract

Alqahtani’s recent research addresses the integration of circular economy practices and renewable energy sources in manufacturing environments. A 2026 open-access article in Sustainable Environment investigated industrial implementation patterns in Saudi Arabia using two focus groups involving ten participants. The study identified four broad integration patterns involving biogas and remanufacturing, solar power and recycling, wind power and reduction practices, and combined solar and wind applications with multiple circular economy practices. [1]

Keywords

  • Renewable energy
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable manufacturing
  • Industrial sustainability
  • Saudi Arabia

Introduction

The transition toward resource-efficient manufacturing increasingly involves the interaction of circular economy strategies with renewable energy technologies. Alqahtani’s research contributes to this area by examining these interactions within the Saudi manufacturing context. The published study was received in April 2025, accepted in March 2026, and published online on 18 March 2026. [1]

Research Profile

The available research record places Alqahtani’s work at the intersection of renewable energy, sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy implementation. His documented study uses a qualitative research design and focus-group methodology to examine how manufacturers and other stakeholders understand practical integration pathways. The work considers both implementation opportunities and barriers, providing a context-specific perspective on industrial sustainability. [1]

Research Contributions

The study documents eight circular economy practices alongside three renewable energy sources and organizes their implementation into four observed integration patterns. It also identifies human development, infrastructure, economic considerations, and regulatory consistency as reported barriers, while institutional support, stakeholder engagement, technology investment, and financial assistance are reported as facilitators. [1]

Publications

A documented open-access publication is Manufacturers’ implementation of circular economy practices and renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia’s industrial plants, co-authored with Mohamed Afy-Shararah and Konstantinos Salonitis and published in Sustainable Environment, volume 12, issue 1, article 2644791. [1]

The article is available under a Creative Commons open-access licence. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus record lists 3 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 1 for Scopus Author ID 60075877100. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to career stage, publication date, subject area, and database coverage. The 2026 publication further provides a documented contribution to the study of renewable energy and circular economy integration in industrial plants. [1]

Award Suitability

The research profile corresponds thematically with an Innovative Research Award because the documented publication investigates the integration of two sustainability-oriented domains—circular economy practices and renewable energy sources—within manufacturing systems. Its focus on Saudi industrial settings, qualitative stakeholder evidence, identified integration patterns, and implementation barriers provides a specific research context for considering innovation in sustainable manufacturing. [1]

Conclusion

Mohammed Alqahtani’s documented research connects renewable energy technologies with circular economy practices in the manufacturing sector. His 2026 publication provides empirical evidence on integration patterns, barriers, and enabling conditions in Saudi Arabia. Together with the supplied bibliometric record, these materials establish a research profile centered on sustainable industrial transformation and renewable energy integration. [1]

References

  1. Alqahtani, M. F., Afy-Shararah, M., & Salonitis, K. (2026). Manufacturers’ implementation of circular economy practices and renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia’s industrial plants. Sustainable Environment, 12(1), 2644791.
    https://doi.org/10.1080/27658511.2026.2644791
  2. Taylor & Francis. (2026). Sustainable Environment, Volume 12, Issue 1: Manufacturers’ implementation of circular economy practices and renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia’s industrial plants.
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27658511.2026.2644791
  3. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mohammed Alqahtani, Author ID 60075877100. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60075877100
  4. Alqahtani, M. F., Afy-Shararah, M., & Salonitis, K. (2026). Manufacturers’ implementation of circular economy practices and renewable energy sources in Saudi Arabia’s industrial plants. Open-access article record, Sustainable Environment.
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/27658511.2026.2644791
  5. Taylor & Francis. (2026). Sustainable Environment: Volume 12, Issue 1. Article 2644791, published online 18 March 2026.
    https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/oaes21/12/1

Sang-Eun Oh | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sang-Eun Oh | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Kangwon National University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Sang-Eun Oh is a leading environmental engineer and biotechnologist at the Department of Biological Environment, Kangwon National University, South Korea, where he serves as Professor and Director of the Environmental Research Center. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from Gwang-Ju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) in 2002, following M.S. and B.S. degrees in Environmental Engineering from Chung-Nam National University. Dr. Sang-Eun Oh gained international research experience as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at The Pennsylvania State University, USA, before joining Kangwon National University in 2006. His research focuses on microbial fuel cells, bioenergy production, wastewater treatment, eco-toxicological monitoring using sulfur-oxidizing microorganisms, and sustainable environmental biotechnology. Over his career, he has led more than 27 completed and three ongoing national and international projects, including pioneering work in microbial electrochemical systems, livestock waste treatment, and hydroponic cultivation technologies. Dr. Sang-Eun Oh has authored 182 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Biodegradation, Journal of Hazardous Materials, Chemosphere, and Sustainability, and holds 26 patents for innovative environmental technologies. He has collaborated with global leaders including Bruce E. Logan’s laboratory at Penn State University, advancing bioenergy generation, green hydrogen production, and microbial bio electrochemical systems. His outstanding contributions have earned him prestigious awards including the Minister of Environment Award, Best Environmental Technology Award, and multiple Best Paper Awards. Recognized for his scientific rigor, innovation, and leadership in clean technology and sustainable environmental solutions, Dr. Sang-Eun Oh exemplifies excellence and is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

  1. Min, B., Kim, J. R., Oh, S. E., Regan, J. M., & Logan, B. E. (2005). Electricity generation from swine wastewater using microbial fuel cells. Water Research, 39(20), 4961–4968.

  2. Rahimnejad, M., Adhami, A., Darvari, S., Zirepour, A., & Oh, S. E. (2015). Microbial fuel cell as new technology for bioelectricity generation: A review. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 54(3), 745–756.

  3. Oh, S. E., Min, B., & Logan, B. E. (2004). Cathode performance as a factor in electricity generation in microbial fuel cells. Environmental Science & Technology, 38(18), 4900–4904.

  4. Kim, J. R., Cheng, S., Oh, S. E., & Logan, B. E. (2007). Power generation using different cation, anion, and ultrafiltration membranes in microbial fuel cells. Environmental Science & Technology, 41(3), 1004–1009.

  5. Oh, S. E., & Logan, B. E. (2005). Hydrogen and electricity production from a food processing wastewater using fermentation and microbial fuel cell technologies. Water Research, 39(19), 4673–4682.

  6. Logan, B. E., Oh, S. E., Kim, I. S., & Van Ginkel, S. (2002). Biological hydrogen production measured in batch anaerobic respirometers. Environmental Science & Technology, 36(11), 2530–2535.

  7. Oh, S. E., & Logan, B. E. (2006). Proton exchange membrane and electrode surface areas as factors that affect power generation in microbial fuel cells. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 70(2), 162–169.

  8. Oh, S. E., Van Ginkel, S., & Logan, B. E. (2003). The relative effectiveness of pH control and heat treatment for enhancing biohydrogen gas production. Environmental Science & Technology, 37(22), 5186–5190.

Vladimir Lukin | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Vladimir Lukin | Environmental Science | Best Paper Award

VE Zuev Institute of Atmospheric Optics RAS | Russia

Prof. Vladimir Lukin is a globally recognized physicist and atmospheric optics researcher whose work has profoundly influenced the study of optical wave propagation and adaptive optics. Based at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Tomsk, he has devoted his career to advancing the understanding of stochastic processes in optical systems and the behavior of electromagnetic waves in turbulent media. Alongside his role as a senior scientist, he has also served as a professor at Tomsk State University, where he continues to mentor graduate students and doctoral researchers. His scholarly contributions span theoretical modeling, experimental verification, and the development of new optical instruments, positioning him as a leading authority in atmospheric physics and optical engineering.

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Education

Prof. Vladimir Lukin pursued his academic training in physics at Tomsk State University, where he obtained his degree with a specialization in theoretical and applied optics. He later advanced his studies to earn the Candidate of Sciences qualification in physics and mathematics, followed by the Doctor of Sciences degree at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics. His rigorous education laid the foundation for groundbreaking work in wave propagation theory, atmospheric turbulence, and adaptive optics. The combination of a strong theoretical background and practical experimental training allowed him to bridge academic knowledge with applied research, which became the hallmark of his career.

Experience

Prof. Vladimir Lukin has spent his professional life at the Institute of Atmospheric Optics, beginning as a junior researcher and rising to senior positions of leadership, including serving as head of a major laboratory and director of the Wave Propagation Division. His research management role enabled him to lead significant investigations into optical wave fluctuations, turbulence modeling, and the development of adaptive systems. Parallel to his research career, he has been actively engaged in teaching as a professor at Tomsk State University, where he has designed and delivered advanced courses in opto-electronic systems and adaptive optics applications. He has supervised numerous graduate and doctoral researchers, many of whom have become established scientists in optics and radiophysics. In addition to his academic and institutional contributions, he has served as guest editor for international journals and proceedings and has delivered invited lectures and seminars at leading institutions and scientific conferences worldwide.

Research Interests

Prof. Vladimir Lukin’s principal research interests revolve around optical wave propagation through random and inhomogeneous media, the statistical theory of phase fluctuations, and the foundations of atmospheric adaptive optics. He has pioneered theoretical models describing the behavior of optical waves under strong turbulence conditions, including the emergence of speckle fields and phase dislocations. His investigations into the reconstruction of wavefronts have provided essential methodologies for improving resolution in astronomical and defense applications. He has also contributed to the development of laser guide star techniques, creating theoretical frameworks and experimental validations that have since become a cornerstone of adaptive optics. His ongoing work emphasizes the study of atmospheric turbulence spectra, design of optical wave photometers, and novel methods for describing and mitigating phase distortions in complex optical systems.

Awards

Prof. Vladimir Lukin has been honored with numerous national and international awards recognizing his scientific excellence and contributions to atmospheric optics. He has received medals for his service to science and his country, as well as prestigious international recognitions such as the Galileo Galilei Medal. His outstanding academic and research achievements have also been acknowledged with distinctions from European scientific and industrial organizations. In addition to these honors, he has been elected as a Fellow of both SPIE and the Optical Society of America, a testament to his leadership and influence within the global optics community. These accolades collectively highlight his pioneering role in advancing adaptive optics, optical turbulence studies, and applied physics.

Publications

Title : Atmospheric Adaptive Optics
Journal: SPIE Optical Engineering Press
Published on: 1995
Citation: 181

Title : Atmospheric Adaptive Optics
Journal: Nauka, Novosibirsk
Published on: 1986
Citation: 132

Title : Optical Wave Phase Fluctuations
Journal: Applied Optics
Published on: 1981
Citation: 119

Title : Beam Spreading of Vortex Beams Propagating in Turbulent Atmosphere
Journal: Applied Optics 
Published on: 2012
Citation: 109

Title : Adaptive Formation of Beams and Images in the Atmosphere
Journal: Novosibirsk: Publishing House of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published on: 1999
Citation: 104

Title : Adaptive Beaming and Imaging in the Turbulent Atmosphere
Journal: SPIE Press
Published on: 2002
Citation: 95

Title : Optical Correlation Algorithm for Reconstructing Phase Skeleton of Complex Optical Fields for Solving the Phase Problem
Journal: Optics Express 
Published on: 2014
Citation: 85

Title : Thermal Distortions of Focused Laser Beams in the Atmosphere
Journal: Applied Optics
Published on: 1985
Citation: 79

Conclusion

The contributions of Prof. Vladimir Lukin to atmospheric optics and adaptive systems are of exceptional originality, significance, and lasting influence. His nominated work on laser reference beacons represents a foundational breakthrough that has transformed adaptive optics by enabling precise correction of atmospheric turbulence, a development that has become indispensable for astronomy, space science, and defense technologies. Beyond this paper, his broader body of research has consistently advanced the frontiers of optical science through pioneering theoretical insights, innovative experimental methods, and the training of future leaders in physics and engineering. Recognized internationally with prestigious honors and fellowships, Prof. Vladimir Lukin exemplifies the highest standards of scientific achievement. His work not only fulfills but elevates the goals of the Best Paper Award, embodying a legacy of scholarship and innovation that continues to shape modern optics worldwide.