Arnulf Jäger-Waldau | Energy | Research Excellence Award

Arnulf Jäger-Waldau | Energy | Research Excellence Award

European Commission, Jpoint Research Centre | Italy

Dr. Arnulf Jäger-Waldau is a senior expert in energy and sustainability research with a long-standing career in European and international scientific institutions. Since 2001, he has been associated with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy, where he has held key roles as Senior Scientist, Action Leader, Project Leader, Scientific Mentor, and, most recently, Senior Expert within the energy, transport, and climate directorate. Prior to joining the JRC, he served as a senior scientist and project manager at the Hahn-Meitner-Institut in Berlin and held research positions at the University of Konstanz. His international experience includes research fellowships and specialist invitation programs in Japan, supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, reflecting his strong engagement in global collaboration in solar energy and energy systems research.

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Leonid Zotov | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Leonid Zotov | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Novosiibirsk State Technical Universiti, NSTU | Russia

Dr. Leonid Grigoryevich Zotov is a distinguished researcher and academic affiliated with Novosibirsk State Technical University, Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, he has made notable contributions to his field through impactful and methodologically rigorous research. Dr. Zotov’s academic endeavors span across several interdisciplinary areas, reflecting a strong focus on applied and theoretical aspects of engineering and technology. His research is characterized by a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, developing innovative solutions, and contributing to the technological progress of Russia’s academic and industrial sectors. As a dedicated scholar, he has collaborated with multiple international and national co-authors, fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships that enhance the global visibility of his work. Throughout his career, Dr. Zotov has demonstrated a deep passion for education, mentoring, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge through conferences, journals, and institutional research programs. His association with Novosibirsk State Technical University underscores his active engagement in teaching, academic leadership, and research excellence. With a reputation for precision and innovation, Dr. Zotov continues to pursue research that bridges theoretical understanding with real-world application, contributing meaningfully to both academic scholarship and technological development.

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  • Zotov, L. G., & Bolshakov, I. M. (2024). Hydrogen fuel cell energy regulators based on boost DC–DC converters with switched capacitors. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 95, 18 December 2024.

  • Zotov, L. G., & Bolshakov, I. M. (2022). The 10 kW autonomous energy-efficient power supply system. In Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE International Multi Conference on Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences (Sibircon 2022). IEEE.

  • Zotov, L. G., & Bolshakov, I. M. (2022). Structural synthesis of capacitor DC–DC converters. In Proceedings of the International Conference of Young Specialists on Micro/Nanotechnologies and Electron Devices (EDM 2022) (June 2022). IEEE.

Aldona Kluczek | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Aldona Kluczek | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Warsaw University of Technology | Poland

Dr. Aldona Kluczek is an Associate Professor at the Warsaw University of Technology with academic and research experience in energy efficiency, Industry technologies, and sustainability practices. She earned her M.Sc. in Mechanics and Machine Design and her Ph.D. in Technical Sciences from the Warsaw University of Technology, followed by a habilitation in Technical Sciences from the Cracow University of Technology with her monograph Contemporary Trends in Energy Sustainability for Manufacturing SMEs: Overview, Perspectives, and Assessment Approaches. She also holds an Executive MBA from the Warsaw University of Technology and completed several postgraduate programs in quality, environment, industrial safety, and business process analysis. Dr. Kluczek has an extensive teaching portfolio, having delivered courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in quality engineering, project and technology management, and operations research, and has supervised theses and dissertations, including BA, MA, and Ph.D. projects. She currently serves as Head of the Division of Management and Quality at the Institute of Production Systems Organization and is a member of the Sustain research group. Her research has resulted in more than peer-reviewed publications, and she authored a widely recognized monograph as part of her habilitation. Internationally, she gained experience as a Visiting Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan, where she conducted industrial energy audits for the U.S. Department of Energy. Her work integrates technical innovation with sustainable industrial practices, reflecting her commitment to advancing energy sustainability and Industry in manufacturing systems.

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Buczacki, A., Gładysz, B., Kluczek, A., Krystosiak, K., Ejsmont, K., Maleńczyk, I., Guerra, R. H., Palmer, P., & van Erp, T. (2025). The role of sustainability competences for IT systems engineers: Insights from a multiple case study. Lecture Notes in Computer Science.

Gładysz, B., Krystosiak, K., Buczacki, A., Quadrini, W., Ejsmont, K., Kluczek, A., Park, J., & Fumagalli, L. (2024). Sustainability and Industry 4.0 in the packaging and printing industry: A diagnostic survey in Poland. Engineering Management in Production and Services, 16(1), 51–67.

Woźniak, A., Kluczek, A., & Nycz, P. D. (2024). Approach for identifying the impact of local wind and spatial conditions on wind turbine blade geometry. International Journal of Energy Research, 2024, 1–13.

Woźniak, A., Kluczek, A., Ślusarczyk, B., Żegleń, P., & Górka, M. (2024). The impact of local wind and spatial conditions on geometry blade of wind turbine. Energy Science & Engineering, 1–14.

Gładysz, B., Wiśniewski, M., Kluczek, A., Młodzianowski, P., & Szymanek, A. (2023). Tracking sustainable Industry 4.0 for listed companies. Przegląd Organizacji, 2023(3), 124–138.