Tirupati Rao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tirupati Rao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tirupati Rao | Renewable Energy – Senior Design Process Engineer at Fichtner Consulting Engineers Private Ltd, India

Dr. Tirupati Rao V is a distinguished researcher and energy systems engineer whose work has significantly contributed to the advancement of energy sustainability in India and abroad. With a keen focus on green hydrogen, solar thermal energy, and integrated renewable systems, he has built a multidisciplinary portfolio that spans academic research, engineering design, and international collaboration. As a former Internal Full-Time Research Fellow at VIT and currently a Senior Design Engineer at Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt. Ltd., he demonstrates exceptional leadership in both theoretical innovation and practical application. His contributions include the development of photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems, optimization of green fuel production processes, and detailed feasibility studies for industrial-scale renewable energy projects.

Academic Profile

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Education

Dr. Rao completed his Ph.D. in Thermal & Energy Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, where his research focused on experimental investigation of photovoltaic/thermal systems using bi-symmetrical web flow thermal absorbers. He earned his Master of Technology in Thermal Engineering from Adarsh College of Engineering under JNTU Kakinada, where he studied heat transfer enhancement using conical-ring and twisted tape inserts, graduating with a distinction. His Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, also under JNTU Kakinada, included a thesis on the design and analysis of propeller blades, solidifying his early interest in applied mechanical systems.

Professional Experience

Dr. Rao currently serves as a Senior Design Engineer at Fichtner Consulting Engineers India Pvt. Ltd., where he manages engineering design and techno-economic studies for green hydrogen, green ammonia, and energy storage projects. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Analyst at IRADe, New Delhi, and held multiple academic roles including Researcher at VIT University, Assistant Professor at Gonna Institute of Technology & Management, and Lecturer at GIET Polytechnic College. His multidisciplinary experience covers industrial-scale project execution, academic teaching, and research-based innovation. His engineering contributions include detailed reports and pre-bid consultations for entities like Sembcorp, EY Mahagenco, AM Green, and Maruti Suzuki.

Research Interests

Dr. Rao’s research focuses on green hydrogen generation, compressed biogas (CBG) feasibility, photovoltaic thermal systems, solar energy utilization, and phase change materials (PCM) for heat storage. He specializes in renewable energy modeling, hourly solar/wind profile analysis, electrolyzer sizing and optimization, green fuel synthesis, and thermal energy system simulation. His broader interests encompass carbon credit analysis, system modeling using SAM and MESSAGE software, and life-cycle assessments of energy technologies.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Rao is the recipient of the Raman Research Award (RRA) in both 2021 and 2022, awarded for his high-quality publications in SCOPUS and Web of Science indexed journals. Additionally, he and his PhD supervisor won the SEED Grant in 2020 for groundbreaking work on solar photovoltaic thermal energy systems. He has earned the NPTEL Elite+ Silver Certificate in Solar Energy Engineering and has served as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification and Energy Sources Part A.

Key Publications 📚

  1. 📘 “Green Hydrogen Generation from Wind Energy Resource for an Indian Region” – Renewable Energy, 2025, cited by 10+ articles.
  2. 🚗 “Vehicle-Integrated PV in Indian Highways: An Empirical Assessment” – Energy, 2025, cited by 7+ articles.
  3. 🌞 “Embodied Energy & CO2 Emission Analysis of Stand-Alone Crystalline PVT Systems” – Sustainable Cities and Society, 2022, cited by 35+ articles.
  4. 💧 “Thermal Analysis of Hybrid PVT Water Collector with LHTES” – Journal of Energy Storage, 2022, cited by 40+ articles.
  5. 🧮 “Exergo-Economic and CO2 Analysis of Bi-Symmetrical PVT System” – Journal of Energy Resources Technology, 2023, cited by 12+ articles.
  6. 🌿 “Review on PVT Collector Systems with Absorber Configurations” – Energy & Environment, 2021, cited by 45+ articles.
  7. 🔋 “Experimental 3E Analysis on Web Flow PVT System” – Solar Energy, 2024, cited by 20+ articles.

Conclusion

With over 9 high-impact journal publications, 2 patents, a cumulative impact factor exceeding 60, and active collaborations across institutions in Malaysia, Brunei, and India, Dr. Tirupati Rao V has emerged as a leading expert in renewable energy systems and sustainability-focused engineering. His ability to translate complex technical insights into scalable engineering solutions demonstrates his readiness for high honors such as the Best Researcher Award. In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Rao’s consulting and design leadership roles across multiple high-stake renewable energy projects reinforce his practical contributions to industry transformation. His combined expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking make him an exemplary candidate for recognition and continued support in advancing global sustainable energy goals.

Oluwaseun Akinte | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Oluwaseun Akinte | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Oluwaseun Akinte | Renewable Energy – Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand

Dr. Oluwaseun Olanrewaju Akinte is a dynamic and solution-driven energy researcher with a focus on hybrid renewable power systems, energy storage optimization, and smart microgrids. Currently a doctoral candidate in Energy and Materials Engineering at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, he has developed practical energy models aimed at improving efficiency, reducing fossil fuel dependency, and enabling sustainable electrification in underserved regions. Dr. Akinte brings together academic rigor, field experience, and innovative design principles, positioning himself as a rising contributor to the global energy transition and electrical engineering advancement.

Academic Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Akinte holds a Ph.D. (2020–2024) in Energy and Materials Engineering from RMUTT, where he has worked on advanced hybrid microgrid energy systems and econometric energy modeling. Prior to that, he completed an MSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2015–2016) at Coventry University, United Kingdom, where his work emphasized high-voltage power systems and control schemes for power factor correction. He also holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2005–2010) from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria. Across all his academic stages, Dr. Akinte has combined theory with practical implementation, building a strong base in both electrical infrastructure and renewable integration.

💼 Experience

Professionally, Dr. Akinte has served as a Research Assistant at RMUTT from 2023 to 2024, actively collaborating with Thailand’s Provincial Electricity Authority on pilot hybrid energy projects. He has also held volunteer academic roles, including as a postgraduate lecturer at the University of the People, USA. Earlier, he contributed as a tutor and electrical engineering instructor at several institutions in Nigeria, including Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary and Success Academy Arena. He also gained field engineering experience as a Project and Site Engineer at Electromechanical Integrators Inc. and as a Graduate Trainee with XPO Logistics. This blend of academic and industry roles has equipped him with both research acumen and operational expertise.

🔬 Research Interest

Dr. Akinte’s core research interests lie in the development and control of hybrid renewable energy systems, particularly those combining solar PV, biomass, and wind with advanced energy storage technologies like Li-ion and flow batteries. His work emphasizes the integration of econometric models, energy reserve control strategies, and digital simulations using MATLAB, Simulink, HOMER Pro, and ETAP. Additionally, he explores the role of closed-loop algorithms in improving grid resilience, emissions reduction, and economic viability of microgrids in remote areas. His interest also extends to the modeling of biogas-powered generators and the pre-treatment of biomass for efficient energy conversion.

🏅 Award

In recognition of his academic communication and innovative energy solutions, Dr. Akinte received the ‘Best Oral Presentation’ Award at the Energy Society and Sustainability Symposium (ESS4) in December 2022, held in Pattaya, Thailand. His award-winning research focused on the Energy Assessment and Econometric Analysis of Hybrid Energy-Power Reserve Networks on Ko-Kut Island, a real-world application of renewable integration in an island environment. This honor underscores both the scientific merit and practical relevance of his work.

📚 Publications

  1. 📘 IEEE Access (2024) – Autonomous Energy Controller and Econometric Analysis of an Energy Reserve Generating Network
    [Cited by 5 articles]
  2. 📗 Energies Journal (2023) – Energy Storage Management of a Solar Photovoltaic–Biomass Hybrid Power System
    [Cited by 6 articles]
  3. 📙 International Conference Proceedings (2023) – Grid Integrated Renewable Energy Network in Variety Sources
    [Cited by 2 articles]
  4. 📒 EMSES Symposium (2023) – Hybrid Energy-Power Reserve Network Analysis for Island Electrification
    [Cited by 3 articles]
  5. 📕 IJSTR (2021) – HVAC vs HVDC: Contemporary Development in Power Transmission
    [Cited by 4 articles]
  6. 📘 Conference Paper (2023) – Behavioral Response of Storage System in Island Microgrids Using Multi-Dimensional Control
    [Cited by 2 articles]
  7. 📙 Symposium Paper (2022) – Materials and Energy in Negative and Neutral Carbon Society
    [Cited by 1 article]

🧾 Conclusion

Dr. Oluwaseun Olanrewaju Akinte is a deserving nominee for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding research achievements, cross-disciplinary innovations, and real-world applications in hybrid energy systems. His ability to merge theoretical modeling with applied fieldwork has led to impactful results that address pressing global energy challenges. With a growing citation record, respected publications, and recognized contributions to sustainable power, Dr. Akinte stands out as a forward-thinking scholar and a future leader in energy research. His work not only advances academic knowledge but also supports environmental stewardship and energy equity on a global scale.