Chilou Zhou | hydrogen energy | Most Cited Article Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Chilou Zhou | hydrogen energy | Most Cited Article Award

 Associate Professor at South China University of Technology, China

Dr. Chilou Zhou is an accomplished academic with expertise in chemical process equipment and mechanical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Process Equipment from Zhejiang University in 2015, following a Bachelor’s degree in Process Equipment and Control Engineering from Sichuan University in 2010. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering at South China University of Technology since May 2018, Dr. Zhou previously held a position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same institution from April 2016 to April 2018. His research interests span hydrogen environment embrittlement, safety and life assessment of high-pressure hydrogen storage, and sealing technology for high-pressure hydrogen systems.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Dr. Chilou Zhou completed a Ph.D. in Chemical Process Equipment in 2015 from Zhejiang University, China. Prior to this, Dr. Zhou obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Process Equipment and Control Engineering from Sichuan University, China, in 2010.

Professional Experience:

Since May 2018, Dr. Chilou Zhou has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, China. Previously, from April 2016 to April 2018, Dr. Zhou worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same institution.

Research Interests:

Dr. Chilou Zhou’s research interests encompass several critical areas within the field of mechanical and chemical engineering. These include hydrogen environment embrittlement and its testing technology, safety considerations related to high-pressure hydrogen storage, life assessment methodologies for high-pressure hydrogen storage vessels, and advancements in sealing technology for high-pressure hydrogen systems.

 

📚Publications :

Effect of strain-induced martensite on hydrogen embrittlement of austenitic stainless steels investigated by combined tension and hydrogen release methods

Authors: L Zhang, Z Li, J Zheng, Y Zhao, P Xu, C Zhou, X Li

Citations: 130

Year: 2013

Sealing performance analysis of rubber O-ring in high-pressure gaseous hydrogen based on finite element method

Authors: C Zhou, J Zheng, C Gu, Y Zhao, P Liu

Citations: 72

Year: 2017

Fire-safe unsaturated polyester resin nanocomposites based on MAX and MXene: A comparative investigation of their properties and mechanism of fire retardancy

Authors: Y Hai, S Jiang, C Zhou, P Sun, Y Huang, S Niu

Citations: 68

Year: 2020

Improved corrosion and wear resistance of micro-arc oxidation coatings on the 2024 aluminum alloy by incorporation of quasi-two-dimensional sericite microplates

Authors: K Xi, H Wu, C Zhou, Z Qi, K Yang, RKY Fu, S Xiao, G Wu, K Ding, G Chen

Citations: 47

Year: 2022

Influence of low temperature prestrain on hydrogen gas embrittlement of metastable austenitic stainless steels

Authors: L Zhang, Z Li, J Zheng, Y Zhao, P Xu, X Liu, C Zhou, X Li

Citations: 47

Year: 2013

A review on effect of hydrogen on rubber seals used in the high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure

Authors: Y Zheng, Y Tan, C Zhou, G Chen, J Li, Y Liu, B Liao, G Zhang

Citations: 43

Year: 2020

Hydrogen permeation behavior and mechanism of multi-layered graphene coatings and mitigation of hydrogen embrittlement of pipe steel

Authors: K Shi, S Xiao, Q Ruan, H Wu, G Chen, C Zhou, S Jiang, K Xi, M He

Citations: 39

Year: 2022

Study on leakage and explosion consequence for hydrogen blended natural gas in urban distribution networks

Authors: C Zhou, Z Yang, G Chen, Q Zhang, Y Yang

Citations: 38

Year: 2022

Study on fretting behavior of rubber O-ring seal in high-pressure gaseous hydrogen

Authors: C Zhou, G Chen, S Xiao, Z Hua, C Gu

Citations: 37

Year: 2019

Finite element analysis of sealing performance of rubber D-ring seal in high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel

Authors: C Zhou, G Chen, P Liu

Citations: 36

Year: 2018

Abd El-Fattah Omran | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran | Renewable energy | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at ERI, Egypt

Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran is a researcher with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Cairo University, specializing in renewable energy technologies, photovoltaic systems, and electrical power and control engineering. He has extensive experience working in various roles, including as a researcher and assistant researcher at the Electronics Research Institute in Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Omran has a strong academic background, with a B.Sc. in Industrial Electronic and Control from Menoufia University, an M.Sc. in electrical engineering from Cairo University, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Cairo University. He has presented research papers at international conferences and workshops, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and knowledge dissemination. Dr. Omran’s research interests include sustainable energy systems, photovoltaic systems, and renewable energy technologies. He is proficient in programming languages such as MATLAB, LABVIEW, Arduino, C, and C++, and he has strong skills in engineering simulations and analysis using Workbench. Dr. Omran is also skilled in presentation and teamwork, with a proven ability to work under pressure in various environments.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran has a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Cairo University, which he completed in February 2024. His doctoral thesis focused on the optimal economical sizing and control of a PV-battery grid-connected system for fast charging stations of electric vehicles. Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Omran obtained an M.Sc. in electrical engineering from Cairo University in August 2017, with a thesis titled “Smart Photovoltaic Traffic System.” He also holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Electronic and Control from Menoufia University, which he completed in 2011. Dr. Omran graduated with an excellent grade and received an honor degree for his academic achievements. His final project during his undergraduate studies was graded as excellent.

📝Work Experience:

Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran has extensive experience in renewable energy technologies, photovoltaic systems, and electrical power and control engineering. Since March 2024, he has been working as a researcher at the Electronics Research Institute in New Nozha, Cairo, Egypt. Prior to this, from August 2017 to February 2024, he served as an Assistant Researcher at the same institute. From July 2012 to August 2017, Dr. Omran worked as a Research Assistant at the Electronics Research Institute. Before joining the institute, he worked as an Electrical Maintenance and Control Engineer at Ever Grow for Specialized Fertilizer in Giza, Egypt, from January to July 2012. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy systems and electrical engineering practices.

📊Conferences & Workshops:

Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran has actively participated in various conferences and workshops, enriching his knowledge and expertise in the field of electrical engineering. He presented a research paper at the international conferences “ADVANCED CONTROL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS, NEW PARADIGMS IN ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCS’015 and PEIT’015.” Dr. Omran also attended a conference on scientific research and civil society, as well as a special exhibition center of scientific and technological excellence. His commitment to professional development is evident through his participation in workshops such as the Research Quality and Performance Workshop in September 2019, and workshops on power electronics and energy conversion at the Electronics Research Institute (ERI). Dr. Omran also prepared and presented workshops within the PV Department at ERI, showcasing his expertise and dedication to knowledge dissemination. Additionally, he participated in the Industry Modernization Forum at ERI in December 2021, further enhancing his understanding of industrial practices and trends.

Skills:

Dr. Abd El-Fattah Omran possesses a range of skills that complement his expertise in renewable energy technologies and electrical engineering. He is proficient in using Workbench for engineering simulations and analysis. His programming skills include MATLAB, LABVIEW, Arduino, C, and C++. Dr. Omran also excels in presentation, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts. He demonstrates resilience and the ability to work under pressure in various environments, ensuring project success. Additionally, he is adept at teamwork, contributing effectively to collaborative projects.

 

📚Publications :

Optimal sizing of a PV-battery stand-alone fast charging station for electric vehicles using SO

Authors: AEFA Omran, AESA Nafeh, HKM Yousef

Citations: 8

Year: 2022

Journal: International Journal of Renewable Energy Research (IJRER) 12 (4), 1769-1778

Sizing, Modeling and Control of Photovoltaic Traffic Light System

Authors: AEFA Omran, FH Fahmy, AESA Nafeh, HKM Yousef

Citations: 3

Year: 2016

Optimal economical sizing of a PV-battery grid-connected system for fast charging station of electric vehicles using modified snake optimization algorithm

Authors: AESA Nafeh, AEFA Omran, A Elkholy, HKM Yousef

Journal: Results in Engineering 21, 101965