Assist. Prof. Dr. Monaem Elmnifi | Renewable Energy | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Monaem Elmnifi | Bright Star University | Libya

Assist. Prof. Dr.Monaem Elmnifi is a dedicated mechanical engineering professional known for his strong expertise in renewable energy, heat transfer, materials science, and advanced manufacturing technologies. In his roles as Assistant and Associate Lecturer at the University of Benghazi, along with his academic contributions at Bright Star University, he has played a key part in teaching core mechanical engineering courses and guiding students toward practical, research-driven learning. His supervision of undergraduate projects demonstrates a clear focus on sustainable engineering solutions, including waste-to-energy conversion systems, solar-powered adsorption cooling technologies, and hybrid solar–wind energy generation tailored to regional needs. His academic influence is further evidenced by notable research metrics: Scopus records 261 citations by 204 documents, 40 indexed publications, and an h-index of 9. His ORCID profile lists 54 works, with 50 publicly visible. Google Scholar reflects a strong scholarly impact with 1,015 citations, an h-index of 19, and an i10-index of 29. These achievements highlight Mr. Monaem Hamad Elmnifi’s professional strength, his commitment to advancing mechanical engineering knowledge, and his growing contribution to sustainable energy research and engineering education.

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Featured Publications

Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., Khaleel, M. M., Ahmed, A. A., Alsharif, A. H., … Elmnifi, M. (2024). Design of reliable standalone utility-scale pumped hydroelectric storage powered by PV/Wind hybrid renewable system. Energy Conversion and Management, 322, 119173.

Khaleel, M., Nassar, Y., El-Khozondar, H. J., Elmnifi, M., Rajab, Z., Yaghoubi, E., … others. (2024). Electric vehicles in China, Europe, and the United States: Current trend and market comparison. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Sustainability, 1–20.

Makhzom, A. M., Aissa, K. R., Alshanokie, A. A., Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., … Elmnifi, M. (2023). Carbon dioxide life cycle assessment of the energy industry sector in Libya: A case study. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Sustainability, 145–163.

Khaleel, M., Yusupov, Z., Alderoubi, N., Abdul_jabbar, R. L., Elmnifi, M., … others. (2024). Evolution of emissions: The role of clean energy in sustainable development. Challenges in Sustainability, 12(2), 122–135.

Jenkins, P., Elmnifi, M., Younis, A., & Emhamed, A. (2019). Hybrid power generation by using solar and wind energy: Case study. World Journal of Mechanics, 9(4), 81–93.

Nassar, Y., Irhouma, M., Salem, M., El-Khozondar, H., Suliman, S., Elmnifi, M., … others. (2025). Towards green economy: Case of electricity generation sector in Libya. Solar Energy and Sustainable Development Journal, 14(1), 334–360.

Moria, H., & Elmnifi, M. (2020). Feasibility study into possibility potentials and challenges of renewable energy in Libya. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(3), 12546–12560.

Nassar, Y. F., El-Khozondar, H. J., Abouqeelah, M. H., Abubaker, A. A., Miskeen, A. B., … Elmnifi, M. (2023). Simulating the energy, economic and environmental performance of concentrating solar power technologies using SAM: Libya as a case study. Journal of Solar Energy and Sustainable Development, 12(2), 4–23.

Mr. Yohannes Shuka Jara | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yohannes Shuka Jara | Borana University | Ethiopia

Mr. Yohannes Shuka Jara is a dedicated lecturer and researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Borana University, Ethiopia, with a strong academic and professional trajectory in physical chemistry and sustainable nanotechnology. Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Messina, Italy, he holds an MSc in Physical Chemistry from Hawassa University and a BSc in Chemistry from Dilla University. His professional experience includes serving as Lecturer of Physical Chemistry at Borana University, Chief-in Laboratory Chemist, and Senior Lab Technical Assistant at Madda Walabu University, where he contributed significantly to research and laboratory management. His research primarily focuses on the green synthesis of nanoparticles and metal oxide semiconductors for sustainable applications, including green energy conversion, electrochemical and bio-nano sensors, catalysis design, and environmental remediation. Notable projects include biosynthesized N-Zn co-doped CuO nanoparticles for photocatalytic dye degradation, polyaniline-coated nanocomposites for enhanced microbial fuel cell efficiency, and activated carbon from Vernonia amygdalina for water purification. With 50 citations across 49 documents and an h-index of 2, Mr. Jara actively engages with the scientific community through platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, Scopus, and LinkedIn, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing sustainable chemistry and nanotechnology solutions.

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Featured Publications

Jara, Y. S., Mohammed, E. T., & Mekiso, T. T. (2025). Biosynthesized pure CuO, N-CuO, Zn-CuO, and N-Zn-CuO nanoparticles for photocatalytic activity: Enhanced optical properties through bandgap engineering. Next Materials.

Shuka, Y. (2025). Investigation of energy efficiency in a zeolite-water adsorption solar cooling system utilizing locally sourced materials for the conservation chamber. Physical Science International Journal.

Eyoel, T., Shuka, Y., Tadesse, S., Tesfaye, T., Mengesha, M., & Mert, S. O. (2025). Green energy: Power generation improvement in microbial fuel cells using bio-synthesized polyaniline-coated Co3O4 nanocomposite. International Journal of Energy Research.

Tesfaye, T., Shuka, Y., Tadesse, S., Eyoel, T., & Mengesha, M. (2025). Improving the power production efficiency of microbial fuel cell by using biosynthesized polyaniline-coated Fe3O4 as pencil graphite anode modifier. Scientific Reports.

Jara, Y. S., Mekiso, T. T., & Washe, A. P. (2024). Highly efficient catalytic degradation of organic dyes using iron nanoparticles synthesized with Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract. Scientific Reports.

Mengesha, M., Shuka, Y., Eyoel, T., & Tesfaye, T. (2024). Novel biomaterial-derived activated carbon from Lippia adoensis (Var. Koseret) leaf for efficient organic pollutant dye removal from water solution. American Journal of Applied Chemistry, 12(2), 11.

Jara, Y. S., & Gari, A. N. (2023). The impact of land use types on soil physicochemical properties and agricultural productivity: A case of Gojera Kebele, Dinsho District, South Eastern Ethiopia. Research Square.