Assoc Prof. Dr.Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi | Environmental | Editorial Board Member

China University of Mining and Technology | China

Dr. Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi is a faculty member in the School of Materials Science and Physics at the China University of Mining and Technology, specializing in water treatment, environmental materials, biosensors, biomaterials, magnetic and dielectric materials, ceramic composites, hybrid materials, and surface engineering. He has served as an associate professor, postdoctoral researcher, and university lecturer, teaching a wide range of courses in materials science, corrosion control, engineering materials, solidification, and characterization of nanomaterials. He has also mentored numerous PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s students and delivered invited talks, keynote lectures, and short courses in materials science and magnetic materials at various academic institutions. His research experience includes projects on tunnel machine cutter rings, hybrid nanocomposite coatings, and magnetic nanoparticles. He is recognized for his scientific achievements, including being ranked among the top researchers at JXUST, receiving multiple academic honors, and actively contributing to international academic events. He has authored more than 30 journal papers and 10 conference publications, and is proficient in several scientific and engineering software tools such as Qualitek-4, Chemical Draw, Excel, CATIA, Zview, and SoftcorrIII.

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Featured Publications

Hojjati-Najafabadi, A., Heidari, G., Afsharpour, M., Belver, C., & Aminabhavi, T. M. (2025). Dual-functional hierarchical NiFe hydroxyl phosphate electrocatalyst on copper dendrites for hydrogen and oxygen evolution. Chemical Engineering Journal, 164622.

He, Y., Qin, J., Behmadi, R., Hojati, N., He, Q., Chen, C., Liu, H., & Yang, W. (2025). Effect of cooling rate on the mechanical properties of amorphous alloy: From the perspective of heterogeneity. Materials Letters, 387, 138239.

He, Y., Liu, X., He, K., Kamyab, H., Gnanasekaran, L., & Anjana, P. M. (2025). High-performance supercapacitors based on NiMn layered double hydroxides/Ni₃S₂ nanocomposite. Journal of Power Sources, 634, 236465.

Hojjati-Najafabadi, A., Behmadi, R., He, Y., Kamyab, H., & Vasseghian, Y. (2025). Tailoring high-entropy alloys for cutting-edge hydrogen evolution electrocatalysis. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, e01655.

Hojjati-Najafabadi, A., Behmadi, R., Feng, P., Wen, Y., & Davar, F. (2025). Biomass-derived green polymers for environmental remediation. In Biomass for Environmental Remediation (pp. 213–265).

Dr. Svetlana Proskurina | Energy Technology | Best Researcher Award

LUT University | Finland

The candidate holds dual Master’s degrees in Technology and Bioenergy from Russia and Finland (2012), a Ph.D. in Bioenergy from LUT University (2018), and pedagogical qualifications from JAMK University of Applied Sciences (2020). Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Services at Diaconia University, Finland, they have secured significant research funding, including scholarships from LUT University and Fortum Foundation, and an Erasmus grant. Their key research contributions focus on international biomass trade and bioenergy value chains under IEA Bioenergy Task 40, with publications cited in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report. They have supervised Master’s theses, supported colleagues in securing grants, and served as a scientific committee member for major biomass conferences. With over a decade of teaching experience in bioenergy and energy systems at LUT University, complemented by extensive pedagogical training, they demonstrate strong academic leadership. Their achievements include multiple student awards for excellence in biomass research at international conferences (2017, 2023), recognition in clean energy challenges, and invited talks at global energy events. Active in scientific communities such as the World Bioenergy Association and MDPI’s Applied Sciences editorial board, they have contributed to international collaboration through research visits, exchanges, and speaking engagements. Overall, their profile reflects strong expertise in bioenergy, international recognition, and impactful contributions to science, teaching, and sustainable energy transitions.

Featured Publications

"The circular bioeconomy: a driver for system integration"

"Perspectives on challenges to bioenergy use in the EU"

"Bioenergy perspectives in the EU regions: Carbon neutrality pathway"

"Expectations for bioenergy considering carbon neutrality targets in the EU"

"How can solid biomass contribute to the EU’s renewable energy targets in 2020, 2030 and what are the GHG drivers and safeguards in energy-and forestry sectors?"