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Best Researcher Award

Afrah Awad — Northern Technical University, Iraq

Afrah Awad
Affiliation Northern Technical University
Country Iraq
Scopus ID 57191040500
Documents 34
Citations 667
h-index 14
Subject Area Engineering
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-3967-0821

Afrah Awad is an engineering researcher at Northern Technical University, Iraq, whose work focuses on solar thermal systems, nanofluids and thermal management. She is nominated for the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards in recognition of her publication record [1].

Abstract

This article presents the research profile of Afrah Awad in connection with the Best Researcher Award. Her Scopus record lists 34 documents, 667 citations and an h-index of 14 [1]. Her recent work addresses cooling fluids [2], nanofluid-enhanced solar collectors [4][5] and photovoltaic/thermal systems [3].

Keywords

Nanofluids, solar collectors, photovoltaic/thermal systems, cooling fluids, heat transfer, renewable energy, numerical simulation, hot climate conditions.

Introduction

Improving the efficiency of solar energy systems is an important engineering challenge, particularly in regions with high ambient temperatures. Awad’s research examines how advanced working fluids and collector designs can improve thermal performance. Her work combines experimental testing, numerical simulation and techno-economic assessment, and is conducted with collaborators from several institutions [1].

Research Profile

Awad is affiliated with Northern Technical University, Iraq, and her subject area is engineering. Her Scopus Author ID is 57191040500. The profile indicates 34 indexed documents and 667 citations, which together yield an h-index of 14 [1]. Her main research themes include:

  • Nanofluids in solar thermal applications
  • Photovoltaic/thermal collector enhancement
  • Cooling fluids for renewable energy and electronics

Research Contributions

Awad is a co-author of a comprehensive review of cooling fluids used in renewable energy and electronics, published in JOM in 2026 [2]. She also contributed to an experimental study of a spiral-tube photovoltaic/thermal collector using nanofluid under hot climatic conditions [3].

Further work combines experimental and numerical methods to study smart nanofluid-enhanced solar thermal systems for energy-efficient buildings in hot climates [4], and examines solar collectors using different types of nanofluid [5].

Publications

  • Yaseen, T. A., Awad, A. T., Abed, T. H., Al-Jumaili, M. H., Al Rahbi, A. S., & Husain, M. M. (2026). Cooling fluids in renewable energy and electronics: A comprehensive review. JOM. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-026-08770-z [2]
  • Mustafa, M. M., Hussein, A. M., & Awad, A. (2026). Enhancement of a spiral-tube PV/T collector using nanofluid under hot climatic conditions: Experimental study. Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal. https://doi.org/10.33223/epj/215271 [3]
  • Abed, T. H., Yaseen, T. A., & Awad, A. T. (2026). Experimental and numerical simulation of smart nanofluid-enhanced solar thermal systems for energy-efficient and hot climate building. Applied Nanoscience. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-026-03166-6 [4]

Research Impact

The research has practical relevance to solar energy utilization, building energy efficiency and thermal management of electronic components. With 667 citations recorded in Scopus, her work has been referenced within the wider engineering literature [1]. Studies conducted under local climatic conditions also provide region-specific data for renewable energy planning [3].

Award Suitability

Awad is considered suitable for the Best Researcher Award on the following grounds:

  • A sustained publication record of 34 indexed documents [1]
  • Recent articles in international peer-reviewed journals [2][4]
  • Integration of experimental and numerical methods
  • Relevance to sustainable energy and climate-adapted engineering

Conclusion

Afrah Awad’s research reflects a consistent focus on improving the performance of solar thermal and cooling systems through nanofluids and advanced collector designs. Her publication and citation record supports her nomination for the Best Researcher Award [1].

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Afrah Awad, Author ID 57191040500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57191040500
  2. Yaseen, T. A., Awad, A. T., Abed, T. H., Al-Jumaili, M. H., Al Rahbi, A. S., & Husain, M. M. (2026). Cooling fluids in renewable energy and electronics: A comprehensive review. JOM.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-026-08770-z
  3. Mustafa, M. M., Hussein, A. M., & Awad, A. (2026). Enhancement of a spiral-tube PV/T collector using nanofluid under hot climatic conditions: Experimental study. Polityka Energetyczna – Energy Policy Journal.
    https://doi.org/10.33223/epj/215271
  4. Abed, T. H., Yaseen, T. A., & Awad, A. T. (2026). Experimental and numerical simulation of smart nanofluid-enhanced solar thermal systems for energy-efficient and hot climate building. Applied Nanoscience.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-026-03166-6
  5. Awad, A. T., Taifor, M. N., Hussein, A. M., et al. (2026). The experimental development of solar collector with different types of nanofluid. F1000Research.
    https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.175920.2
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