Adekanmi Adeyinka | Hybrid Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Adekanmi Adeyinka | Hybrid Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate | Auburn University | United States

Mr. Adekanmi Miracle Adeyinka is an accomplished researcher, engineer, and educator with a distinguished background in mechanical and energy systems engineering, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable innovation. His professional experience spans academia, industry, and entrepreneurship, combining technical expertise with leadership in renewable energy advocacy and implementation. As Chief Executive Officer of Solar Pride Ltd., he spearheaded transformative projects, including the development of a 10-year renewable energy roadmap for a telecommunications firm, policy advocacy for sustainable energy regulations, and the establishment of the Solar Pride Academy to train young engineers in solar energy technologies. His earlier role as an Energy Consultant at T9 Embedded Systems Laboratory involved leading energy audits, integrating smart grid solutions, and implementing solar-wind hybrid systems that enhanced energy efficiency across industries. In academia, Adeyinka served as Lecturer II at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, where he redesigned the mechanical engineering curriculum and mentored research projects in sustainable energy applications. Currently, as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Auburn University, his research focuses on thermal management systems for lithium-ion batteries, improving battery performance, safety, and efficiency—work that has led to multiple high-impact publications and conference presentations. His research interests include battery thermal modeling, renewable energy integration, hybrid power systems, sustainable manufacturing, and energy policy development. Adeyinka’s research skills encompass data analysis, modeling, experimental design, energy systems optimization, and climate risk assessment, with proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL, ANSYS, Python, and Power BI. His excellence has been recognized through several awards, including the 2024 SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, and Walt Woltosz Fellowship. He is an active member of professional bodies such as ASME, IEEE, COREN, and SAE International. Adeyinka continues to advance the frontiers of clean energy innovation, with a deep commitment to sustainability, academic excellence, and technological advancement. He has achieved 65 Citations,  5 Documents, 3 h-index.

Profiles:  Google Scholar  | ORCID  |  Scopus

Featured Publications 

1. Adeyinka, A. M., Esan, O. C., Ijaola, A. O., & Farayibi, P. K. (2024). Advancements in hybrid energy storage systems for enhancing renewable energy-to-grid integration. Sustainable Energy Research, 11(1), 26.
Citations: 99

2. Adediji, Y. B., Adeyinka, A. M., Yahya, D. I., & Mbelu, O. V. (2023). A review of energy storage applications of lead-free BaTiO₃-based dielectric ceramic capacitors. Energy, Ecology and Environment, 8(5), 401–419.
Citations: 63

3. Adeyinka, A. M., Mbelu, O. V., Adediji, Y. B., & Yahya, D. I. (2023). A review of current trends in thin film solar cell technologies. International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, 17(1), 1–10.
Citations: 54

4. Osibodu, S. J., Adeyinka, A. M., & Mbelu, O. V. (2024). Phase change material integration in concrete for thermal energy storage: Techniques and applications in sustainable building. Sustainable Energy Research, 11(1), 45.
Citations: 23

5. Ijaola, A. O., Akamo, D. O., Adekanmi, A. M., Saberi, Q., Koken, D., & Asmatulu, E. (2022). Superhydrophobic and self-cleaning electrospun microfibers from recycled styrofoam. Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, 9, 100086.
Citations: 19

Dr. Adekanmi Adeyinka’s research advances the frontiers of clean energy storage and sustainable materials, bridging gaps between renewable energy generation and grid reliability. His pioneering studies on hybrid storage systems, solar technologies, and eco-friendly materials contribute to reducing global carbon footprints and enhancing energy resilience. Through interdisciplinary innovation, his work empowers a transition toward a more sustainable, efficient, and circular energy economy worldwide.

Eshetu Gorfie | Hybrid Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eshetu Gorfie | Hybrid Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Dr. Eshetu Haile is a distinguished mathematician and academician who has made remarkable contributions to mathematical sciences through his extensive teaching, research, and leadership experience. With over two decades of service at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, he has been instrumental in shaping the academic and research culture within the Department of Mathematics. His professional career reflects excellence in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising more than 30 MSc and 8 PhD candidates, and providing strong mentorship to emerging researchers. Dr. Haile’s research interests encompass fluid dynamics, differential equations, complex analysis, special functions, and fractional calculus, areas in which he has published more than 37 peer-reviewed papers in reputed international journals. His research skills include mathematical modeling, computational fluid dynamics, analytical methods, and the application of advanced numerical techniques in solving real-world scientific and engineering problems. Beyond academia, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership as Head of the Mathematics Department, Coordinator of Distance Education Programs, and Chair of various institutional committees, contributing significantly to academic development and policy formation. His dedication to quality education and research excellence has been recognized through multiple honors, including Best Teacher of the Year and appreciation awards for leadership and conference organization. Dr. Haile’s scholarly achievements continue to influence both theoretical and applied mathematics, advancing knowledge in modern fluid mechanics and computational mathematics. His commitment to fostering academic innovation and community engagement underscores his vital role in Ethiopia’s higher education landscape and the global scientific community.He has acheived  334 Citations, 15 Documents, 9 h-index.

Profiles:  ORCID | Research Gate | Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Moltot, A. T., Haile Gorfie, E., Zergaw, G. A., & Asress, H. D. (2025). Influences of variable thermal conductivity, viscous dissipation, and Cattaneo–Christov heat and mass fluxes on MHD tangent hyperbolic ternary hybrid nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet. Engineering Reports.

2. Eneyew, E., Haile, E., Walelgn, A., & Tsegaw, E. (2025, May 14). Dual-phase thermal and concentration relaxation effects on magneto-viscoelastic Williamson nanofluid: A Cattaneo–Christov flux approach. Preprint.

3. Haile Gorfie, E., Moltot, A. T., Zergaw, G. A., & Dessie, H. (2025). Influence of Joule heating and nonlinear thermal radiation on the electrical conductivity of second-grade hybrid nanofluid flow over a stretching cylinder. Engineering Reports.

4. Tsegaye, A., Haile, E., Zergaw, G. A., & Dessie, H. (2025, March 31). Effect of non-linear thermal radiation and Cattaneo–Christov heat and mass fluxes on the flow of Williamson hybrid nanofluid over a stretching porous sheet [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 2 approved with reservations]. F1000Research.

5. Moltot, A. T., Haile Gorfie, E., Zergaw, G. A., & Dessie, H. (2025, March 10). Unsteady MHD flow of tangent hyperbolic ternary hybrid nanofluid in a Darcy–Forchheimer porous medium over a permeable stretching sheet with variable thermal conductivity [version 2; peer review: 3 approved]. F1000Research.