Dr. Mina Noori | Infrared Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mina Noori | Infrared Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mina Noori, Sahand University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Mina Noori, Iran, is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology (SUT), Tabriz, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Electronics and Optical Engineering from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz in 2015, following her M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tabriz University. She specializes in photonic crystals, optical sensors, plasmonic devices, and semiconductor lasers. Dr. Noori has received multiple academic distinctions, including first rank in both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies. She leads the Nano-Optic and Photonic Research Lab (NOPRL) at SUT and has held various academic leadership roles. Her research focuses on quasi-periodic structures, optical filters, lasers, and advanced photonic materials.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Noori is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of Electrical and Optical Engineering, with extensive experience in photonic crystals, optical sensors, and semiconductor devices. His academic achievements, including first-rank distinctions in M.Sc. and Ph.D., highlight his exceptional research capabilities. As an Associate Professor and head of multiple research groups at Sahand University of Technology, he has significantly contributed to advancements in nano-optics and photonics. His impactful publications, with numerous citations, demonstrate his influence in the field, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Electronics and Optical Engineering – Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran (2012 – 2015)
    • 🏆 First Rank with an average of 19.34
    • 📖 Thesis: “Design of self-collimating structures based on photonic crystals”
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Design of OIC – University of Tabriz, Iran (2010 – 2012)
    • 🏆 First Rank with an average of 19.13
    • 📖 Thesis: “Extraction efficiency enhancement in white organic light emitting diodes (WOLED) based on periodic and quasi-periodic structures”
  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – University of Tabriz, Iran (2006 – 2010)
    • 📖 Thesis: “Controlling the speed of a DC motor using microcontroller”

🏢 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Sahand University of Technology (SUT) – Jul 2016 – Present
  • 🔬 Head of Nano-Optic and Photonic Research Lab (NOPRL)Sep 2017 – Present
  • 🎯 Head of Brilliant Talented Students in SUTOct 2019 – Present
  • Head of Electronic Group, SUTSep 2018 – Oct 2020
  • 📖 Teaching Experience:
    • Electronics I, Electronics Lab (I & II), Measurement Lab, Basics of Electrical Engineering, Digital Circuit Lab
    • Photonic Crystals, Laser, Solid-State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Optical Sensors, Optical Fibers
    • Applications of Optoelectronics, Physics of Electronics, Special English for Electrical Engineering Students

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🌟 Bright Talented Student in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
  • 🏅 First Rank in M.Sc. & Ph.D. with outstanding academic performance
  • 🎖️ Recognized for research in quasi-periodic structures, solar cells, photonic crystals, semiconductor lasers, and optical sensors

Publication Top Notes:

A comprehensive comparison of photonic band gap and self-collimation based 2D square array waveguides

CITED:60

Highly efficient self-collimation based waveguide for Mid-IR applications

CITED:52

Self‐collimation in photonic crystals: applications and opportunities

CITED:50

Highly efficient gas sensor based on quasi-periodic phononic crystals

CITED:33

Investigation of quasi-periodic structures to increase the efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells: A comparative study

CITED:27

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka | Temperature Measurement | Excellence in Research

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka | Temperature Measurement | Excellence in Research 

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka, Kielce University of Technology, Poland

Dr. Magdalena Piasecka is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanics and Thermal Processes at Kielce University of Technology, Poland. She earned her Ph.D. from Kielce University of Technology in 2002, followed by a habilitation from Koszalin University of Technology in 2015. In 2020, she was awarded the title of Professor in technical sciences by the President of Poland. Her research focuses on flow boiling heat transfer in minigaps, investigating the effects of geometry, spatial orientation, and thermal parameters on boiling processes. She specializes in enhanced heat transfer surfaces, advanced temperature measurement techniques such as liquid crystal and infrared thermography, and mathematical modeling of heat and fluid flow. With over 230 scientific publications, she has an H-index of 24 and more than 1,100 citations. She has authored three monographs and holds two patents. Dr. Piasecka has participated in 12 research projects, serving as Principal Investigator in five. Her contributions to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy have earned her multiple awards and distinctions for scientific excellence.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research 

Prof. Magdalena Piasecka is a highly deserving candidate for the Excellence in Research Award, given her outstanding contributions to heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Her extensive publication record, leadership in research projects, and impact on the scientific community demonstrate her exceptional research excellence.

🎓 Education & Academic Titles:

  • Ph.D. (2002) – Kielce University of Technology, Poland
  • Habilitation (2015) – Koszalin University of Technology, Poland
  • Professor Title (2020) – Conferred by the President of Poland in Technical Sciences

👩‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Full Professor & Head of the Department of Mechanics and Thermal Processes – Kielce University of Technology, Poland

🏆 Achievements:

  • 📚 230+ Scientific Publications in peer-reviewed journals & international conferences
  • 📈 Web of Science Bibliometric Metrics:
    • H-index: 24
    • Total Citations: 1102 (480 excluding self-citations)
    • Total Impact Factor (IF): 108.6 (current), 108.89 (5-year IF)
  • 📖 Books & Patents:
    • 2 Monographs (Author), 1 Monograph (Co-author)
    • 1 Patent (Author), 1 Patent (Co-author)
  • 🔬 Research Projects:
    • Participated in 12 research projects (Principal Investigator in 5 projects)

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • Multiple Awards & Distinctions for outstanding scientific achievements in heat transfer, thermodynamics, and renewable energy research

Publication Top Notes:

Laser Surface Texturing for the Intensification of Boiling Heat Transfer in a Minichannel

Contact temperature measurement using selected thermoelements for studies of heat transfer during fluid flow in minichannels – metrology investigations

Using the Monte Carlo method for estimation of temperature uncertainty due to infrared thermography and K-type thermoelement measurements

Homotopy Perturbation Method with Trefftz Functions and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Used for the Analysis of Flow Boiling Heat Transfer

Using Quality Function Deployment to Assess the Efficiency of Mini-Channel Heat Exchangers

Investigations of Flow Boiling in Mini-Channels: Heat Transfer Calculations with Temperature Uncertainty Analyses