Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur | Green Technologies | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur | Green Technologies | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur | Emirates College of Health Sciences and Technology | Nigeria

Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur is a highly committed and research-driven professional currently advancing his expertise in the Physical Chemistry of Metallurgy, with a specialization in developing cathode materials for sodium-ion and lithium-ion energy-storage systems. With a strong academic foundation that includes a master’s degree in Physical Chemistry, postgraduate diplomas in Chemistry and Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, he brings multidisciplinary strength to his scientific work. His contributions span materials chemistry, corrosion science, environmental chemistry, and analytical evaluation, supported by multiple publications in reputable international journals. He has conducted impactful research on microbiologically influenced corrosion, comparative corrosion behaviour of mild steel in various water environments, phytoremediation of polluted soils, and physicochemical assessments of microbial interactions with metal surfaces, alongside analytical modelling for crude-oil product evaluation and review studies on organometallic applications, wastewater-treatment challenges, and nutritional impacts of food-processing practices. His scholarly influence is reflected in his research metrics, with Scopus indexing 3 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 1, while Google Scholar records 93 citations, an h-index of 5, and an i10-index of 3, highlighting his growing impact within the scientific community. Through continuous advancement and diverse research engagements, Mr. Usman Muhammad Tukur demonstrates strong analytical competence, scientific curiosity, and a dedication to advancing energy-storage materials, environmental sustainability, and practical research-based solutions.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

  • Mudi, S. Y., Usman, M. T., & Ibrahim, S. (2015). Clinical and industrial application of organometallic compounds and complexes: A review. American Journal of Chemistry and Applications, 2(6), 151-158.

  • M., S. A., Usman, M. T., & Mukhtar, U. (2016). Parents socio-economic status and students academic performance in Nigeria educational system. International Journal of Education and Information Technology, 2(3), 14-18.

  • Usman, N. A., Tukur, U. M., & Usman, B. (2019). Comparative study on the corrosion behavior of mild steel in effluents, sea and fresh water. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 12(1), 280-284.

  • Dolla, T. H., Mbokazi, S. P., Matthews, T., Mohamed, R., Sikeyi, L. L., Tukur, U. M., … (2025). Nano high-entropy materials for bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis: Rational design, structure-activity relationships, and applications in rechargeable metal-air batteries. Energy Storage Materials, Article 104357.

  • Gumel, S. M., Usman, M. T., & Ado, A. (2015). Colouration industry wastewater treatments in Nigeria – hazard and treatment: A review. International Journal of Chemical and Biomolecular Science, 1, 27-33.

  • Usman, M. T., & Bishir, U. (2020). Microbiologically influenced corrosion of mild steel in some water environments. Algerian Journal of Materials Chemistry, 3(1), 1-10.

Mrs. Tharangika Bambaravanage | Green Technologies | Green Energy Award

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Mrs. Tharangika Bambaravanage | Green Technologies | Green Energy Award

Mrs. Tharangika Bambaravanage | Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa | Sri Lanka

Mrs.  Tharangika Bambaravanage is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa, with more than 20 years of experience in electrical engineering. Her research focuses on renewable energy, green technologies, and power system stability, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and efficient power systems. She has completed 4 major research projects and is currently leading 1 ongoing project in collaboration with the Ceylon Electricity Board on minimizing the impact of solar photovoltaic (PV) penetration on the power quality of distribution lines. Dr. Bambaravanage has published 7 academic documents indexed in Scopus, with citations by 3 documents and an h-index of 1. According to Google Scholar, she has received 42 total citations and 27 in recent years, with an h-index of 5 and 3 respectively. Her scholarly work includes 4 journal papers, 2 book chapters, and 1 published book addressing issues in power system operation and sustainable energy management. As a Chartered Engineer and professional member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka, she plays a key role in bridging academia and industry while driving innovation in renewable and resilient energy systems.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

  • Bambaravanage, T., Kumarawadu, S., & Rodrigo, A. (2016). Comparison of three under-frequency load shedding schemes referring to the power system of Sri Lanka. Engineer: Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 49(1), 9.

  • Bambaravanage, T., Rodrigo, A. S., Kumarawadu, S. P., & Lidula, N. (2013). A new scheme of under frequency load shedding and islanding operation. Annual Transactions of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, 290–296.

  • Dilushani, P. D. R., Nawodani, W. R. N., Bambaravanage, T., & Udayakumar, K. A. C. (2020). Soil resistivity analysis and earth electrode resistance determination. IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IOSR-JEEE), 15(2), 26–35.

  • Bambaravanage, T., Rodrigo, A., & Kumarawadu, S. (2018). Modeling, simulation, and control of a medium-scale power system. Springer.

  • Bambaravanage, T., Kumarawadu, S., Rodrigo, A., & Arachchige, L. N. W. (2013). Under-frequency load shedding for power systems with high variability and uncertainty. In 2013 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control (pp. 1–6).

  • Bambaravanage, T., Perera, C., & Rodrigo, A. (2025). An effective stability solution for small power systems with high distributed generation. Discover Energy, 5(1), 17.

  • Bambaravanage, T., Rodrigo, A., & Kumarawadu, S. (2017). Designing the load shedding scheme. In Modeling, Simulation, and Control of a Medium-Scale Power System (pp. 97–120). Springer.

 

Mr. Ahmad Usman | Sustainable Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ahmad Usman | Sustainable Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ahmad Usman | Cranfield University | United Kingdom

Mr. Ahmad Usman is a dedicated PhD student at Cranfield University specializing in coating and corrosion science, with a strong focus on developing advanced materials to protect critical components in power plants under demanding conditions. His research encompasses the fireside-corrosion behavior of thermally sprayed and Ni-based coatings in challenging environments, including chlorine-rich combustion atmospheres, and investigates oxidation, erosion, and wear mechanisms at the microscopic level. Mr. Usman has contributed to advancing knowledge on thermal spray coatings through both academic and industry projects, including his role as Group Innovation Engineer at Welding Alloys Group, UK, and collaborations with the National High Temperature Surface Engineering Centre. He has co-authored book chapters on self-healing elastomers and polymeric paints and coatings, highlighting his expertise in functional polymers. His research interests include real-time monitoring of coating degradation, modeling corrosion kinetics in waste-to-energy (WtE) environments, and optimizing thermal spray coatings to resist high-temperature corrosion, erosion, and wear damage. With a growing citation record and an h-index of 2, Mr. Usman is an active member of the Institute of Corrosion and the Pakistan Engineering Council, demonstrating his commitment to both academic excellence and industrial innovation, while consistently exploring innovative solutions to extend the lifespan and reliability of critical energy infrastructure.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Usman, A., Syed, A., Isern Arrom, L., Nicholls, J., & Cordero, M. (2024, September 5). Degradation of novel coating systems for heat exchanger materials for WtE power plant applications [Conference poster]. EUROCORR 2024, Cranfield University.

Rehan, Z. A., & Usman, A. (2023). Polymeric paints and coatings. In Advanced Functional Polymers. Springer.

Zubair, Z., Usman, A., & Hafeez, A. (2023). Self-healing elastomers. In Advanced Functional Polymers. Springer.

Usman, A. (2021, December 8). Fabrication of low emissivity paint thermal/NIR radiation insulation for domestic applications [Conference poster]. 1st International Conference of Polymers and Composites (ICPC-2021).

Usman, A., Isern Arrom, L., Nicholls, J., Cordero, M., & Syed, A. U. (2025). Fireside corrosion behavior of thermally sprayed coatings for waste-to-energy power plant applications. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.