Aristide Tolok Nelem | Multicriteria optimization | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Aristide Tolok Nelem | Multicriteria optimization | Research Excellence Award

University of Ebolowa | Cameroon

Dr. Aristide Tolok Nelem is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in renewable energy and electrical engineering. he serves as lecturer and head of the department of renewable energy at the higher technical teachers’ training college of the University of Ebolowa, where he also leads the computer and automation research group. his scholarly interests centre on developing low-environmental-footprint energy solutions, especially solar-powered and hybrid systems, combining experimental studies with modelling and simulation to address energy deficits. among his peer-reviewed contributions are studies such as “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Energy Generation in an Electrical Network Using the Hybrid Algorithm of Bee Colonies and Newton Raphson” and “Extraction of the Parameters of a Photovoltaic Solar Cell by a Metaheuristic Method Associated With the Lambert-W Function,” reflecting his commitment to advancing solar energy technologies. as of this writing, publicly accessible databases list at least two such articles under his authorship. however, comprehensive bibliometric indicators (h-index, total document count, total citation count) are not available or cannot be reliably verified from open sources.

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Featured Publications 

Mbakop, F. K., Assoualaye, G., Tom, A., Tolok Nelem, A., Bidias, J. B., Leontie, L., Iacomi, F., & Djongyang, N. (2024). Effect of efficiency of a thermophotovoltaic GaSb solar cell subjected to 1D photonic crystal filter and double/multi-layer anti-reflective coatings. Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

Ndzana, N. D. M., Tolok Nelem, A., Abanda, Y. A., Pesdjock, M. J. P., Ngouagna, M. V. T., Zeh, O. F., & Ele, P. (2024). Lithium-ion point-of-care ultrasound battery joint state of charge estimation. Scientific African, 15, e02232.

Tolok Nelem, A., Ele, P., Onanena, R., Olivier, V. B., Ngo Bissé, T. J., & Pesdjock, M. J. P. (2023). An application of multicriteria decision aid in switching state control of a hybrid electric power generation network. Journal of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences, 35(4), 1–12.

Tolok Nelem, A., Ele, P., Ndiaye, P. A., Essiane, S. N., & Pesdjock, M. J. P. (2021). Dynamic optimization of switching states of a hybrid power network. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 19, 1–10.

Negin Aalami  |  Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Negin Aalami  |  Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

UT; RMIT | Australia

Negin Aalami is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow whose work bridges sustainable architecture, advanced building engineering, and computational modelling. She holds a doctorate from RMIT University and conducts research at the University of Tehran, focusing on energy-efficient design, building physics, and natural ventilation supported by expertise in CFD analysis, FEM modelling, and additive manufacturing. Her academic record includes an h-index of one, four scholarly documents, and four citations, reflecting an emerging yet impactful presence in high-performance building research. She has contributed to multiple completed and ongoing research projects, published in leading indexed journals, participated in consultancy work, and holds patents in innovative architectural systems. Her research advances adaptive building technologies, including kinetic façades, bio-based materials, 4D-printed components, bilayer envelopes, and movable louvers designed to enhance thermal comfort and energy efficiency. She has developed integrated frameworks combining CFD, hybrid RANS-LES simulations, and multimaterial fabrication to evaluate and prototype responsive architectural systems. Beyond her publications, she has served as a reviewer for international journals in sustainable design and renewable energy. Professionally, she maintains memberships with WELL, the Australian Institute of Architecture, and the Iran Construction Engineering Organisation, contributing to a global architecture and engineering community committed to sustainable innovation.

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Featured Publications 

Aalami, N., Abravesh, M., Maqsood, T., & Bhuiyan, M. A. (2025).
Movement optimization of a movable façade using bimetal as actuators for enhanced indoor airflow. Energy and Buildings, —, 116753.

Aalami, N., Maqsood, T., Bhuiyan, M. A., & Zhang, K. (2024).
Development of operable modular louvers sited in a single-sided ventilated room through 3D parametric optimization. Building and Environment, —, 112134.

Dr. Kakuro Amasaka – Production Engineering – Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Kakuro Amasaka - Production Engineering - Best Academic Researcher Award

Aoyama Gakuin University/Graduate school of Science and Engineering - Japan

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🎓 Early academic pursuits

Dr. Kakuro Amasaka began his academic journey with a bachelor of engineering degree from hachinohe national college of technology, japan, in 1968. later, his passion for precision and quality led him to earn a doctor of engineering degree from hiroshima university in 1997, specializing in precision mechanical and system engineering, statistics, and quality control. his early commitment to scientific rigor and systems thinking laid the foundation for his significant influence on production engineering and power electronics applications.

🏢 Professional endeavors

Dr. Amasaka's illustrious career started at toyota motor corporation in 1968. over nearly three decades, he held diverse roles such as engineer and manager across production engineering, quality assurance, overseas engineering, manufacturing, and total quality management (tqm) promotion divisions. from 1998 to 2000, he served as general manager of the tqm promotion division. in 2000, he transitioned to academia as a professor at aoyama gakuin university's college and graduate school of science and engineering in tokyo, and has been professor emeritus since 2016.

🔬 Contributions and research focus

Dr. Amasaka has contributed significantly to the advancement of modern manufacturing principles. he developed new paradigms such as science sqc (statistical quality control), science tqm, new jit (just-in-time), and the new manufacturing theory, all grounded in deep customer science principles. his research also bridges kansei engineering, numerical simulation, cae, product r&d, and Production Engineering global supply chain management. in his work, innovations in power electronics have been integrated into quality and production system modeling, enhancing precision and efficiency in both theory and practice.

🌍 Impact and influence

His impact extends globally through academic societies and leadership roles. he has been a key figure in organizations like the japanese society for quality control, production and operations management society (poms), and european operations management association (euroma). notably, he served as vice chairman and later president of the japanese operations management Production Engineering and strategy association. his influence in power electronics has informed control systems development and real-time simulation in advanced quality frameworks worldwide.

🏅 Academic citations and honors

Dr. Amasaka’s scholarly output includes numerous influential papers and technical innovations. he has received 72 patents related to production systems and quality control technologies. notable awards include the aichi invention encouragement prize (1991), multiple nikkei quality control literature prizes, statistical quality control prize (1976), and the higashi kuninomiya Production Engineering culture and peace prizes. additionally, he received the albert nelson marquis achievement award (2017) and the best researcher award (2022) from sciencefather, further solidifying his legacy.

🌱 Legacy and future contributions

Dr. Amasaka’s work has created a lasting framework for future engineers and researchers to follow. his integration of systems thinking, quality engineering, and customer-centric design continues to guide modern manufacturing disciplines. the principles he introduced, especially within science tqm and science sqc, remain essential in optimizing not only traditional production systems but also in emerging areas such as sustainable engineering and power electronics-enabled smart manufacturing. as a mentor, researcher, and innovator, he continues to shape the academic and industrial landscapes.

Notable Publications 

  • Title: Revolutionary Automobile Production Systems for Optimal Quality, Efficiency, and Cost
    Author: Kakuro Amasaka
    Journal/Publisher: Book published by IGI Global

  • Title: Examining a New Automobile Global Manufacturing System
    Author: Kakuro Amasaka
    Journal/Publisher: Book published by IGI Global