Vahid Isazade | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Vahid Isazade | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Paper Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Vahid Isazade is an accomplished scholar in the fields of hydrology, meteorology, and geospatial sciences, widely recognized for his innovative contributions to remote sensing and GIS applications. With a strong academic foundation and a passion for solving real-world environmental challenges, he has developed impactful research that addresses critical issues such as water resource management, natural hazards, and sustainable urban planning. His scientific achievements, combined with his active role as a reviewer for international journals, highlight his dedication to advancing research and contributing to global knowledge exchange.

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Education

He began his academic journey in hydrology and meteorology, achieving distinction as a top student at a leading national university. His outstanding performance and recognition as a brilliant talent enabled him to pursue graduate studies in remote sensing and GIS at a premier institution. His dissertation work explored the integration of spatial models, regression approaches, and machine learning for analyzing environmental and health-related phenomena, exemplifying his ability to combine theoretical and applied perspectives in research. His educational pathway has been marked by consistent excellence, innovation, and leadership in advancing the use of geospatial technologies.

Experience

Dr. Vahid Isazade has cultivated rich academic and professional experience through collaborative research projects, journal refereeing, and contributions to book translations on advanced topics in urban planning and environmental management. He has participated in high-impact projects supported by national and international organizations, focusing on sustainable development, disaster resilience, and innovative spatial data applications. His role as a referee for several respected journals demonstrates the trust placed in his expertise by the global academic community. Additionally, his experience as a lecturer and trainer has allowed him to guide graduate students and practitioners in applying GIS and remote sensing tools to practical challenges.

Research Interest

His research interests span a wide spectrum of contemporary environmental and geospatial sciences. He focuses on climate change monitoring, spatial data modeling, and environmental hazard assessment using advanced machine learning techniques. His work also explores the integration of remote sensing data with urban planning and public health applications, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges science, technology, and policy. By leveraging emerging technologies such as cloud computing platforms, spatial regression models, and GeoAI, he aims to create scalable solutions for global challenges in sustainability, disaster risk management, and environmental justice.

Awards

Throughout his academic and professional career, Dr. Vahid Isazade has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors that reflect both his scholarly excellence and innovative ideas. He has been distinguished as a brilliant talent by elite academic foundations, awarded medals in national Olympiads, and honored as the best researcher in several renowned scientific festivals. His innovative contributions, including the development of novel approaches for water purification and advanced spatial data services, have also been celebrated at national scientific gatherings. These achievements reflect not only his technical expertise but also his ability to generate transformative ideas with practical and societal impact.

Publication

Dr. Vahid Isazade has an extensive record of publications in high-ranking international journals, contributing significantly to the advancement of environmental modeling, disaster risk assessment, and renewable energy planning. His influential papers include:

Title : Integration of Moran’s I, geographically weighted regression (GWR), and ordinary least square (OLS) models in spatiotemporal modeling of COVID-19 outbreak in Qom and Mazandaran
Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
Published on: 2023
Citation: 42

Title : Flood susceptibility prediction using MaxEnt and frequency ratio modeling for Kokcha River in Afghanistan
Journal: Natural Hazards
Published on: 2024
Citation: 27

Title : Landslide susceptibility mapping in Badakhshan province, Afghanistan: a comparative study of machine learning algorithms
Journal: Geocarto International
Published on: 2023
Citation: 23

Title : Advancement in navigation technologies and their potential for the visually impaired: a comprehensive review
Journal: Spatial Information Research
Published on: 2023
Citation: 22

Title : Spatiotemporal and multi-sensor analysis of surface temperature, NDVI, and precipitation using Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform
Journal: Russian Journal of Earth Sciences
Published on: 2022
Citation: 18

Title : Investigation of the effects of salt dust caused by drying of Urmia Lake on the sustainability of urban environments
Journal: Journal of Clean WAS
Published on: 2021
Citation: 16

Title : Spatio-temporal analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
Journal: Spatial Information Research
Published on: 2023
Citation: 11

Conclusion

Dr. Vahid Isazade represents the new generation of researchers who combine academic rigor with practical innovation. His outstanding academic achievements, impactful publications, and commitment to applying geospatial technologies to real-world challenges make him an exemplary candidate for the Best Paper Award. His interdisciplinary approach, which integrates hydrology, meteorology, GIS, remote sensing, and data science, reflects a vision for research that is both globally relevant and locally impactful. His contributions embody excellence, creativity, and a deep commitment to advancing sustainable solutions for the future.

Haimin Li | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Haimin Li | Advanced Materials Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Southwest Petroleum University | China

Prof. Haimin Li is a distinguished researcher and Associate Professor at the School of New Energy and Materials, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China. A recognized high-level overseas-educated talent in Sichuan Province, she has significantly contributed to the development and innovation in perovskite solar cell technology. As a member of the Chinese Photovoltaic Industry Platform Expert Committee and a former visiting scholar at Purdue University, she brings international experience and technical excellence to her work. Dr. Li also serves as a reviewer and guest editor for renowned international journals, and has co-authored a national-level textbook under China’s 12th Five-Year Plan.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Prof. Haimin Li stands out as a leading researcher in the field of photovoltaic materials and solar energy conversion, with particular emphasis on perovskite and perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. Her academic credentials are robust, having earned a Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sichuan University, complemented by a prestigious visiting scholar position at Purdue University. Currently an Associate Professor at Southwest Petroleum University, Dr. Li has amassed a rich portfolio of research achievements.

She has co-authored over 50 SCI-indexed publications, with many appearing in top-tier journals such as Advanced Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Applied Surface Science. Notably, her most recent article published in Advanced Materials (2025) titled “Nucleation modification in Two-Step Slot-Die Coating toward efficient Large Scale Perovskite/Silicon tandems” exemplifies innovation in the scalable fabrication of tandem solar cells.

Prof. Li’s active engagement in multimillion-RMB national and provincial research projects, including major grants from the Sichuan Province and the Chengdu Science and Technology Bureau, showcases her leadership in high-impact, real-world scientific initiatives. She also contributes significantly to the academic community as a peer reviewer for elite journals and a guest editor, amplifying her influence in shaping research trends.

🎓 Education

Prof. Haimin Li’s academic journey is grounded in strong multidisciplinary foundations. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Chemistry from Sichuan University (2008–2011), preceded by an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from Chengdu University of Technology (2003–2006), and earlier, a diploma in Environmental Monitoring (1997–2000) from the same institution. Her academic path laid the groundwork for her specialization in thin-film materials and photovoltaic technologies.

💼 Experience

Prof. Li currently serves as an Associate Professor at Southwest Petroleum University (2020–present), where she previously held academic positions as Lecturer and Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. From 2018 to 2020, she was a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, USA, further enhancing her global perspective. Her diverse roles reflect over a decade of experience in academia, research, and international collaboration.

🔬 Research Interests On Advanced Materials Engineering

Prof. Li’s research interests center on functional thin-film materials, solar cell materials and devices, and especially perovskite solar cell technologies. She focuses on scalable fabrication methods, interface engineering, and tandem device architectures to push the limits of photovoltaic performance and stability. Her work aims to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation energy solutions, including flexible solar cells and perovskite/silicon tandem cells.

🏆 Awards

Prof. Haimin Li has been honored with more than ten national and provincial-level awards for her academic excellence and impactful research. Her recognition as a high-level overseas-educated talent in Sichuan Province and her role in China’s strategic photovoltaic research efforts highlight her leadership and innovation in renewable energy R&D.

📚 Publications

  1. Li, H., et al. Nucleation modification in Two-Step Slot-Die Coating toward efficient Large Scale Perovskite/Silicon tandems based on commercial silicon cells, Advanced Materials, 2025.
    Cited by upcoming studies on scalable perovskite fabrication.

  2. Wei, Y., Tang, Y., Li, H.*, et al. Decreased Hysteresis Benefited from Enhanced Lattice Oxygen and Promoted Band Alignment with Electron Transport Layer Modification in Perovskite Solar Cells, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025, 17:11278–11286.
    Widely cited in electron transport engineering research.

  3. Li, H.*, et al. Enhanced (111) orientation resulted from hydrophobic protective layer for high efficiency and ambient stability of perovskite solar cells, Applied Surface Science, 2024, 686.
    Cited by works on moisture-resistant perovskite devices.

  4. Tang, Y., Lei, Y., Li, H.*, et al. An effective oxygen vacancy restrain method for flexible perovskite solar cells with enhanced performance and bending resistance, Applied Surface Science, 2023, 641.
    Referenced in flexible photovoltaic development.

  5. Gong, X., Li, H.*, et al. Enhanced Hole Mobility and Decreased Ion Migration Originated from Interface Engineering for High Quality PSCs with Average FF beyond 80%, Small Methods, 2022, 6(6).
    Frequently cited in interface optimization strategies.

🔚 Conclusion

Prof. Haimin Li stands as a pioneering figure in the field of photovoltaic energy systems, with notable achievements in perovskite solar cell innovation and thin-film technology development. Her dedication to research, teaching, and international collaboration underlines her strong candidacy for a prestigious scientific award. Through her leadership, over 50 SCI publications, and involvement in transformative national projects, Dr. Li continues to drive forward the frontier of renewable energy research.