Md Habibur Rahman Aslam | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Md Habibur Rahman Aslam
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chemical Division

Md Habibur Rahman Aslam
Affiliation Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chemical Division
Country Bangladesh
Scopus ID 60094262800
Documents 5
Citations 15
h-index 2
Subject Area Chemistry
Event International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award
ORCID 0009-0008-0751-9645

Md Habibur Rahman Aslam is a researcher associated with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Chemical Division, Bangladesh, whose documented research output includes studies in perovskite solar cells, photovoltaic systems, thermoelectric materials and sustainable energy. His listed publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary connection between chemistry, materials-oriented energy research and numerical investigation of emerging photovoltaic technologies. The available research record includes peer-reviewed journal articles published during 2025 and 2026, with several contributions involving numerical modelling and performance assessment of lead-free perovskite solar cells. [1][2]

Abstract

Md Habibur Rahman Aslam’s documented research profile encompasses emerging areas at the intersection of chemistry, photovoltaic science and sustainable energy. His recent publications address lead-free CH3NH3SnI3– and CH3NH3SnBr3-based perovskite solar cells, including numerical investigations of electron transport layers and device performance. Other work considers thermoelectric materials and photovoltaic deployment in Bangladesh, including comparisons of floating and ground-mounted photovoltaic systems. These publications indicate a research portfolio concerned with materials selection, device optimization, energy efficiency and sustainable energy applications. [3][4]

Keywords

  • Perovskite solar cells
  • Lead-free photovoltaics
  • CH3NH3SnI3
  • CH3NH3SnBr3
  • Electron transport layers
  • SCAPS-1D
  • PVSyst

Introduction

Research into alternative photovoltaic materials has increasingly examined lead-free perovskite compositions as potential candidates for next-generation solar-energy devices. Tin-based perovskites, including methylammonium tin iodide and methylammonium tin bromide, are among the materials investigated through numerical modelling and device-architecture optimization. Aslam’s listed publications contribute to this area by examining transport-layer configurations and simulated photovoltaic performance. [1][2][3][4]

Research Profile

The available bibliographic record identifies Chemistry as the principal subject area and reports a Scopus author profile with five documents, fifteen citations and an h-index of two. The publication record supplied for this recognition profile contains five journal articles covering numerical photovoltaic studies, transport-layer optimization, thermoelectric materials and photovoltaic-system assessment. [5]

Research Contributions

One major research direction concerns lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells. The study titled High-efficiency lead-free CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite solar cell with inorganic transport layers: SCAPS-1D and PVSyst-Based numerical study investigates a device architecture through numerical modelling and system-level photovoltaic simulation. [1]

A second contribution focuses specifically on electron transport layer optimization for CH3NH3SnBr3-based perovskite solar cells. This work addresses how transport-layer selection can be examined computationally as part of photovoltaic-device design. [2][3][4]

Publications

  1. High-efficiency lead-free CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite solar cell with inorganic transport layers: SCAPS-1D and PVSyst-Based numerical study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, January 2026.
  2. Optimization of ETL layers for CH3NH3SnBr3-perovskite solar cells through numerical analysis. Materials Today Communications, January 2026.
  3. Advancements in thermoelectric materials and their performance for thermoelectric generators (TEGs): A short review. Chemistry of Inorganic Materials, December 2025.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus profile records five documents, fifteen citations and an h-index of two. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of the indexed research record and should be interpreted in relation to publication age, field-specific citation practices and the size of the documented publication portfolio. [5]

Award Suitability

For the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award, the documented research record provides several areas that can be considered by an award committee. These include recent peer-reviewed publications, research involving lead-free perovskite solar-cell architectures, numerical optimization of electron transport layers, and contributions to broader sustainable-energy research. [1][2][3]

Conclusion

Md Habibur Rahman Aslam’s documented publication portfolio covers several contemporary areas of chemistry and sustainable energy research, with particular emphasis on lead-free tin-based perovskite solar cells and numerical photovoltaic analysis. His listed work also includes research on thermoelectric materials and photovoltaic deployment in Bangladesh. The available Scopus metrics and publication record provide a measurable basis for documenting his research activity, while the relevance and significance of individual contributions can be assessed further through the full texts, citation records and award-specific evaluation criteria.

References

  1. Karim, F.; Aslam, Md. Habibur Rahman; Suva, A. I. (2026). High-efficiency lead-free CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite solar cell with inorganic transport layers: SCAPS-1D and PVSyst-Based numerical study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2025.113175
  2. Aslam, Md. Habibur Rahman. (2026). Optimization of ETL layers for CH3NH3SnBr3-perovskite solar cells through numerical analysis. Materials Today Communications.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.114279
  3. Aslam, Md. Habibur Rahman. (2025). Advancements in thermoelectric materials and their performance for thermoelectric generators (TEGs): A short review. Chemistry of Inorganic Materials.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cinorg.2025.100118
  4. Karim, F.; Aslam, Md. Habibur Rahman. (2025). Advancing SDG7 through sustainable solar energy in Bangladesh: A comparative assessment of floating and ground-mounted PV systems with insights into energy efficiency, financial viability and environmental impact. Energy 360.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energ.2025.100034
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Md Habibur Rahman Aslam, Author ID 60094262800. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60094262800
  6. Karim, F.; Aslam, Md. Habibur Rahman; Suva, A. I. (2025). Comprehensive Numerical Analysis of High Efficient Lead-Free CH3NH3SnI3 based Perovskite Solar Cell. Journal of Undergraduate Research International.
    https://doi.org/10.64589/juri/207995

Vyacheslav Smirnov | Chemistry | Hypothesis Achievement Award

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Hypothesis Achievement Award

Vyacheslav Smirnov
Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Vyacheslav G. Smirnov
Affiliation Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Country Russia
Scopus ID 23390028900
Documents 251
Citations 4,683
h-index 37
Subject Area Chemistry
Event International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award
ORCID 0000-0003-0665-2555

Vyacheslav Smirnov is a researcher in chemistry whose publication record encompasses studies involving coal, sorbed water, methane–carbon dioxide exchange, gas hydrates, and methane-hydrate nucleation. His recent work combines experimental characterization with kinetic and computational approaches to investigate molecular interactions and phase behavior in energy-related materials. His indexed research record comprises 251 documents, 4,683 citations, and an h-index of 37, according to the supplied Scopus profile information. The breadth and continuity of this record provide a substantial basis for academic assessment. [1]

Abstract

Vyacheslav G. Smirnov’s research profile reflects sustained activity in chemistry and related areas of energy and materials research. His recent publications address the spectroscopic characterization of water associated with coal, hydrogen bonding in sorbed water, methane–carbon dioxide exchange in gas hydrates, and the nucleation of methane hydrate under different experimental conditions. These studies demonstrate an interdisciplinary research approach incorporating nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, experimental measurements, kinetic analysis, and computational modeling. [2] [3]

Keywords

Vyacheslav Smirnov, chemistry, coal science, sorbed water, 1H MAS NMR, nuclear magnetic resonance, gas hydrates, methane hydrate, methane–carbon dioxide exchange, hydrogen bonding, nucleation, thermochemical analysis, energy materials, experimental chemistry.

Introduction

Research in energy-related chemistry increasingly requires the integration of molecular-scale characterization with measurements of macroscopic phase behavior. Coal–water interactions and gas-hydrate systems are examples in which intermolecular interactions, sorption, diffusion, nucleation, and thermodynamic conditions influence observable material properties. Smirnov’s recent publications address several of these interconnected questions, providing experimental observations and model-based interpretations of processes relevant to carbonaceous materials and gas-hydrate systems. [2] [4]

Research Profile

The supplied bibliographic record indicates a substantial publication history, with 251 indexed documents, 4,683 citations, and an h-index of 37. The research represented in the supplied publications spans chemistry, materials-related investigations, and energy research. His recent studies show a particular interest in the physicochemical behavior of water and gas molecules in solid or confined environments, as well as processes associated with gas-hydrate formation and transformation. [1]

  • Research focus: coal–water interactions, gas hydrates, methane-related processes, molecular characterization, and physicochemical behavior of energy materials.
  • Experimental approach: high-resolution 1H MAS NMR spectroscopy and laboratory measurements of gas-hydrate systems.

Research Contributions

A notable component of the recent research concerns the characterization of water sorbed by different types of coal. High-resolution 1H MAS NMR spectroscopy provides a means of examining the molecular environments of hydrogen-containing species and can contribute to understanding the behavior of sorbed water in heterogeneous carbonaceous materials. The 2025 article reports such measurements across various coal types and places emphasis on spectroscopic characterization. [2]

Publications

  1. High-resolution 1H MAS NMR spectra of water sorbed by various types of coals. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization, 2025.
  2. 1H MAS NMR Study of the Hydrogen Bonds of Sorbed Water Molecules in Coals. SSRN, 2024.
  3. Study of the Kinetics of Methane-Carbon Dioxide Exchange in Gas Hydrates at Temperature Below the Ice Melting Point. Experimental Data and Computational Model.
  4. Study of the kinetics of methane-carbon dioxide exchange in gas hydrates below the ice melting point. Experimental data and computational model. Thermochimica Acta, 2024.

Research Impact

The supplied citation indicators suggest that Smirnov’s work has received substantial attention within the indexed scholarly literature. The combination of 251 documents, 4,683 citations, and an h-index of 37 indicates a sustained publication and citation record. [1] Beyond bibliometric measures, the research topics represented in the supplied publications are relevant to broader questions in energy chemistry, carbonaceous materials, low-temperature gas-hydrate processes, and molecular-level characterization.

Award Suitability

The research record presented here provides several criteria that can be considered in relation to the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award. These include a substantial indexed publication record, a significant citation count, an h-index of 37, and demonstrated contributions across multiple interconnected areas of chemistry and energy-related research. [1]

  • Research productivity: the supplied profile records 251 documents, reflecting sustained scholarly activity.
  • Scholarly visibility: 4,683 citations and an h-index of 37 indicate measurable influence within the indexed literature.

Conclusion

Vyacheslav G. Smirnov’s supplied research profile presents a sustained contribution to chemistry, with particular emphasis in recent publications on sorbed-water characterization in coal and the physicochemical behavior of gas-hydrate systems. His work employs complementary experimental, spectroscopic, kinetic, and computational approaches. The reported Scopus indicators—251 documents, 4,683 citations, and an h-index of 37—further establish a substantial scholarly record. [1] On the evidence supplied, his research activity provides a reasonable academic basis for consideration for the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Vyacheslav G. Smirnov, Author ID 23390028900. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23390028900
  2. Smirnov, V. G., Lyrshchikov, S. Yu., Manakov, A. Yu., Rodionova, T. V., & Ismagilov, Z. R. (2025). High-resolution 1H MAS NMR spectra of water sorbed by various types of coals. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2024.2441841
  3. Smirnov, V. G., Lyrshchikov, S. Yu., Manakov, A. Yu., Rodionova, T. V., & Ismagilov, Z. R. (2024). 1H MAS NMR Study of the Hydrogen Bonds of Sorbed Water Molecules in Coals. SSRN.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4804726
  4. Strukov, D. A., Kartopol’cev, S. A., Sagidullin, A. K., Smirnov, V. G., Manakov, A. Yu., & Skiba, S. S. (2024). Study of the kinetics of methane-carbon dioxide exchange in gas hydrates below the ice melting point. Experimental data and computational model. Thermochimica Acta.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tca.2024.179737
  5. Strukov, D. A., Smirnov, V. G., & Manakov, A. Yu. (2024). Nucleation of Methane Hydrate in Surfactant Solutions in Cells Made of Teflon, Stainless Steel, and Glass. Energy & Fuels.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c02396

Yu Peng | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Yu Peng | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yu Peng | Chemistry and Materials Science | Associate Professor at east china university of science and technology | China

Prof. Yu Peng is an accomplished materials scientist and Associate Research Fellow at the School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, recognized for his pioneering contributions to ferroelectric and perovskite-based functional materials, with a strong focus on photocatalytic hydrogen generation, polarized photodetection, and low-dimensional photoelectric systems; he received his doctoral training in physical chemistry through a joint doctoral program between ShanghaiTech University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, building on a strong undergraduate foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, and subsequently advanced his academic career through competitive postdoctoral and independent research appointments that enabled him to lead interdisciplinary projects in hybrid perovskites, polar semiconductors, and two-dimensional optoelectronic materials.

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