Abdul Sammed Khan | Energy Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdul Sammed Khan | Energy Award | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow at Shenzhen University, Pakistan

Dr. Abdul Sammed Khan is a distinguished researcher specializing in advanced functional nanomaterials. He holds a Ph.D. from Dalian University of Technology, where his thesis focused on binder-free hybrid architectures based on graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanocoils/NiCo compounds as electrodes for supercapacitors. With extensive experience in the designed synthesis, controllable preparation, physicochemical property regulation, and multifunctional application exploration of nanomaterials, Dr. Khan has significantly contributed to the field. His expertise spans single atom/cluster-based materials, one-dimensional tubular/fibrous materials, two-dimensional materials, and three-dimensional nanostructures. From January 2022 to May 2024, Dr. Khan served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Shenzhen University, where he explored the ultra-high performance of electrode materials for supercapacitor devices. His research aimed to enhance the efficiency and capacity of these materials, contributing to the development of cutting-edge energy storage solutions. Dr. Khan’s skills include material characterization, electrochemical techniques, and advanced microscopy, making him a versatile and impactful scientist in the realm of nanomaterials and energy storage.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

Dr. Abdul Sammed Khan completed his Ph.D. at Dalian University of Technology in September 2021. His expertise spans various skills, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as written and verbal communication. Dr. Khan is proficient in material characterization techniques such as TEM, XPS peak fitting (Xpspeak41 and CASA), confocal microscopy, optical microscopy, SEM, and Raman spectroscopy. He has extensive experience in electrochemical techniques, including Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), Galvanostatic Charge-Discharge (GCD), and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). Additionally, he is skilled in AFM, SEM, FTIR, particle size analysis, and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). His field of study is Physics, specifically focusing on optics and supercapacitor devices. His thesis, titled “Binder-free hybrid architectures based on graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon nanocoils/NiCo compounds as electrodes for supercapacitors,” reflects his deep engagement with advanced materials for energy storage applications.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Abdul Sammed Khan served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Shenzhen University from January 1, 2022, to May 30, 2024. During this period, he focused on exploring the ultra-high performance of electrode materials for supercapacitor devices. His research aimed at advancing the efficiency and capacity of these materials, contributing to the development of cutting-edge energy storage solutions.

 

📚Publications :

Title: Hierarchical macro-/meso-/microporous oxygen-doped carbon derived from sodium alginate: A cost-effective biomass material for binder-free supercapacitors
Authors: L. Xia, H. Huang, Z. Fan, D. Hu, D. Zhang, A.S. Khan, M. Usman, L. Pan
Journal: Materials & Design
Year: 2019
Citations: 83

Title: Sulfonated polybenzimidazole/amine functionalized titanium dioxide (sPBI/AFT) composite electrolyte membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells usage
Authors: M.A. Imran, T. Li, X. Wu, X. Yan, A.S. Khan, G. He
Journal: Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering
Year: 2020
Citations: 43

Title: Reduced holey graphene oxide film and carbon nanotubes sandwich structure as a binder-free electrode material for supercapacitor
Authors: K.A. Sammed, L. Pan, M. Asif, M. Usman, T. Cong, F. Amjad, M.A. Imran
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2020
Citations: 43

Title: Construction of a binder-free non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on Cu@ Ni core–shell nanoparticles anchored on 3D chiral carbon nanocoils-nickel foam hierarchical scaffold
Authors: A. Farid, A.S. Khan, M. Javid, M. Usman, I.A. Khan, A. ul Ahmad, Z. Fan, …
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2022
Citations: 42

Title: Fabrication and characterization of sulfonated polybenzimidazole/sulfonated imidized graphene oxide hybrid membranes for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Authors: M.A. Imran, G. He, X. Wu, X. Yan, T. Li, A.S. Khan
Journal: Journal of Applied Polymer Science
Year: 2019
Citations: 39

Title: Carbon nanocoils-nickel foam decorated with silver nanoparticles/sheets using a novel stirring assisted electrodeposition technique for non-enzymatic glucose sensor
Authors: M. Usman, L. Pan, A. Farid, A.S. Khan, Z. Yongpeng, M.A. Khan, M. Hashim
Journal: Carbon
Year: 2020
Citations: 35

Title: In-situ growth of porous CoTe2 nanosheets array on 3D nickel foam for highly sensitive binder-free non-enzymatic glucose sensor
Authors: A. Farid, L. Pan, M. Usman, I.A. Khan, A.S. Khan, A. ul Ahmad, M. Javid
Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Year: 2021
Citations: 30

Title: Carbon nanocoils decorated with a porous NiCo2O4 nanosheet array as a highly efficient electrode for supercapacitors
Authors: A.S. Khan, L. Pan, A. Farid, M. Javid, H. Huang, Y. Zhao
Journal: Nanoscale
Year: 2021
Citations: 25

Title: Carbon nanocoil-supported three-dimensional structure of nickel–cobalt nitrides as the electrode material for supercapacitors
Authors: K. Abdul Sammed, L. Pan, A. Farid, M. Javid, S. Yang, M. Asif
Journal: ACS Applied Energy Materials
Year: 2021
Citations: 19

Title: Ultra-fast and highly sensitive enzyme-free glucose sensor based on 3D vertically aligned silver nanoplates on nickel foam-graphene substrate
Authors: M. Usman, L. Pan, A. Farid, S. Riaz, A.S. Khan, Z.Y. Peng, M.A. Khan
Journal: Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry
Year: 2019
Citations: 19

Fatima El Bakkari | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Fatima El Bakkari | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D Student – Automotive Engineer at Ecole Mohammadia des Ingénieurs, Morocco

Fatima El Bakkari is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at the Ecole Mohammedia des Ingénieurs (EMI) in Rabat, with a focus on the development of integrated systems for energy recovery in electric vehicles. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Industrial Production, majoring in Automotive Engineering, from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers (ENSAM) in Rabat. Fatima also has a University Diploma in Technology (DUT) in Mechanical and Production Engineering from ENSAM. Her professional experience includes internships at CITIC DICASTAL and SAFRAN Electrical & Power system, where she worked on projects related to automotive rim deburring and wiring harness testing. Fatima has a strong background in automotive technology, production processes, and design/simulation tools. She has presented her research at various conferences on renewable and sustainable energy.

Professional Profile:

📚 Education:

Fatima El Bakkari is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Ecole Mohammedia des Ingénieurs (EMI) in Rabat. Her research focuses on the development of integrated systems for energy recovery in electric vehicles, conducted at the EMISys Research Laboratory, specializing in Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial Systems. Prior to her doctoral studies, Fatima earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Industrial Production, with a major in Automotive Engineering, from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers (ENSAM) in Rabat. She also holds a University Diploma in Technology (DUT) in Mechanical and Production Engineering from the same institution. Fatima’s academic journey began with a High School Diploma in Physical Sciences from Lycée AL NASSIM in Temara, obtained in June 2015. Her educational background reflects a strong commitment to the field of mechanical engineering and a focus on automotive engineering and technology.

📝Skills:

Fatima El Bakkari possesses a diverse set of skills and expertise across various domains. In terms of management, she is adept at continuous development, change management, risk assessment, and the implementation of predictive and corrective measures. She also has experience in benchmarking, ensuring operational safety, and fostering professional development among teams. In addition to her managerial skills, Fatima has strong soft skills, including being a fast learner, managing stress effectively, working well in teams, and having excellent listening skills. She is committed to personal development and continuously seeks opportunities to enhance her skills. Fatima’s expertise extends to production processes, where she is knowledgeable about production and surface treatment processes, material selection, mechanical calculations, and design. She is also proficient in industrial drawing, dimensional metrology, and equipment maintenance, as well as in controlling industrial systems. In the field of automotive engineering, Fatima has a deep understanding of automotive technology, thermodynamics, CAN and LIN networks, embedded technology, and automotive design. She is particularly interested in energy management, electric vehicles, and energy recovery hybrid systems, showcasing her commitment to sustainable technologies. Fatima is proficient in a variety of design and simulation tools, including Catia v5, Inventor, Matlab, Mecaplan, CES Edupack, and Ansys. She is also skilled in using automatic simulation tools such as Tia Portal, Automgen, Step 7, and Fanuc Robot guide. Her programming skills include C/C++, Ladder, Assembly, industrial computing, HTML, and CSS. Fatima is also well-versed in problem-solving methodologies, including 5S, 8D, PDCA, Pareto analysis, Poka Yoke, FMEA, 5 Whys, KPI measurement, SIPOC analysis, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM). Moreover, Fatima has knowledge in artificial intelligence, including Smart Systems, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, and Data Science, showcasing her adaptability and interest in cutting-edge technologies like Big Data and AI.

Teaching Experience:

Fatima El Bakkari has been involved in teaching at the Ecole Mohammedia des Ingénieurs (EMI) in Rabat, where she conducts an automotive technology course for third-year students specializing in Mechanical Engineering – Automotive option. The course covers a wide range of topics including powertrain and traction chain, transmission and gearboxes, steering chain, automotive safety, auto body and structure modeling, auto design and optimization, hybrid car technology, electric car technology, PEMFC stack car technology, and automotive project work. During the period of 2021 to 2022, as part of her doctoral training, Fatima provided support and tutoring to high school and post-baccalaureate students in the field of engineering sciences. She actively contributed to course design and delivery, ensuring that technical concepts were explained clearly and comprehensibly. Her commitment to education is reflected in her efforts to provide additional educational resources and adapt her teaching approach to meet the diverse needs of students. Courses she taught during this period include technical drawing, mechanics of materials, mechanical design, CAD, manufacturing and production processes, industrial robotics, quality management, and industrial systems analysis.

Professional Experience:

Fatima El Bakkari has gained valuable professional experience through her internships. From February 2020 to July 2020, she worked as a Process and Methods Engineer at CITIC DICASTAL in Kenitra. Her internship was highly rated with a Very Good Mention. During this time, Fatima was involved in a project focused on designing a robotic cell for deburring automotive rims. Her responsibilities included modeling and simulation of Fanuc robots, GRR clamps, deburring machine, and conveyors. This work was conducted within the technical department. From June 2019 to July 2019, Fatima worked as an Industrialization Methods Engineer at SAFRAN Electrical & Power system in Ain Atiq – Temara. Her project involved the design of a standard test bench for a new type of wiring harness. Additionally, she was responsible for the maintenance of electrical straps and the automation of a database titled “Preparation methods for wiring harness tests” using Excel macros.

 

📚Publications :

Title: Compatible alternative energy storage systems for electric vehicles: Review of relevant technology derived from conventional systems

Authors: El Bakkari, F.; Mounir, H.

Journal: Energy

Year: 2024

Volume: 288

Citations: 1

Title: Energy Storage Systems: Current Techniques and Future Prospects

Authors: El Bakkari, F.; Mounir, H.

Conference: Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering

Year: 2023

Citations: 0

Title: Electric Vehicle Progress and Challenges on the Road to Sustainable Transportation

Authors: El Bakkari, F.; Mounir, H.; El Marjani, A.

Conference: Proceedings of the 2021 9th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC 2021)

Year: 2021

Citations: 3