Alexander Gusev | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Alexander Gusev | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Scientific Director | Fermaltech Montenegro DOO | Montenegro

Prof. Alexander Gusev is a distinguished researcher whose education, professional experience, research interests, skills, awards and honors combine to make him a leading figure in hydrogen energy, cryogenic technology, and alternative energy systems; he holds advanced degrees in engineering mechanics, solid-state physics, and chemistry, having completed his postgraduate thesis on cryogenic vacuum systems for hydrogen refueling complexes under academic supervision, and trained extensively in physics and mathematics at top institutions; his professional career includes heading the Department of Alternative Energy and Ecology in Germany, leadership roles at STC “TATA,” the Institute of Hydrogen Economics, and Fermaltech, as well as membership and leadership in international standards bodies such as ISO/TC 197 on Hydrogen Technologies, and the European Academy of Natural Sciences; his research interests focus on hydrogen production, storage and safety (including hydrogen on-board storage, sensors, physisorption, nano-catalysis), transport of large energy flows, electrochemical systems, molecular hydrogen adsorption, cryogenic and vacuum technologies, and environmentally friendly energy systems; his research skills encompass advanced materials synthesis, catalyst characterization, hydrogen safety, cryogenic engineering, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, nano-material fabrication, heterogeneous catalysis and material testing; he has authored 10 documents, 484 Citations, 10 h-index, contributing over 500 scientific works including patents, invention disclosures, and journal and conference publications; among his awards and honors are inclusion in the global Top-100 most cited scientists in Energetics (E-Library ranking), recipient of the K. E. Tsiolkovsky Medal for contribution to cosmonautics, membership as Academician in European and Serbian academies of natural sciences and science & arts, state recognitions in nuclear and energy sectors; given his broad leadership, international collaboration, standard-setting roles, and contributions to hydrogen safety and alternative energy, Prof. Alexander Gusev’s future holds strong potential to extend his impact via the publication of more work in high-impact Q1 journals, mentorship of upcoming scientists, participation in key editorial and keynote roles, and leading large interdisciplinary international projects that push forward sustainable hydrogen energy and ecological solutions.

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Featured Publications

  1. Economic Aspects of Nuclear and Hydrogen Energy in the World and Russia — 2020; 133 citations

  2. Economics of Secondary Renewable Energy Sources with Hydrogen Generation — 2019; 73 citations

  3. Algorithm for Optimal Pairing of RES and Hydrogen Energy Storage Systems — 2021; 55 citations

  4. Hydrogen Production by Low-Temperature Plasma Decomposition of Liquids — 2017; 55 citations

  5. Thermodynamic Peculiarities of Low-Temperature Regeneration of Cryosorption Devices in Heat-Insulation Cavities of Hydrogenous Cryogenic Tanks — 2001; 39 citations

  6. Cleaning System for Corrosive Gases and Hydrogen — 2009; 37 citations

 

Robert Venter | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Robert Venter | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr Robert Venter, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Dr. Robert Venter appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on several key factors:

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Education

Dr. Venter’s academic background is extensive, with a PhD in Entrepreneurship and multiple qualifications in Human Resource Management and Legal Studies from the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand. His multidisciplinary foundation provides a robust platform for impactful research.

Teaching Experience

His teaching career spans over two decades at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he has contributed significantly as a Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, and Associate Lecturer. His roles as a sessional lecturer at Wits Business School and his honors supervision further demonstrate his dedication to education and research development.

Service and Leadership

Dr. Venter’s leadership roles within the university community are notable. He has served as Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning, chaired multiple committees, and acted as the Head of the Division of Management and Human Resource Management. His contributions extend beyond the classroom, including roles as a residence hall coordinator and an HIV/AIDS counselor.

Awards and Recognition

He has been recognized multiple times for his excellence, including the University of the Witwatersrand’s Award for Supervisory Excellence and the Vice-Chancellor’s Team Teaching Award. His long service awards reflect his dedication to the academic institution.

Research Contributions

Dr. Venter’s recent publications address critical areas such as transformational entrepreneurship, social enterprises, and sustainable leadership. His research outputs are both broad and impactful, dealing with issues such as immigrant entrepreneurship, pro-poor ecosystems, and risk-taking in social entrepreneurship. He has also contributed to the development of new conceptual models and scales, such as the Social Entrepreneurial Intention Bias Scale, which have practical implications for entrepreneurship research.

Conclusion

With a rich combination of educational background, teaching excellence, service leadership, and impactful research contributions, Dr. Venter’s profile aligns with the criteria for the Best Researcher Award. His work, particularly in social entrepreneurship and sustainable leadership, addresses critical societal needs, making him a deserving candidate for the award.

Publication top notes

Complex Systems and Sustainable Leadership: Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability of Community-Based Social Enterprises in Soweto, South Africa

Immigrant informal cross-border entrepreneurship as transformational entrepreneurship: a study of immigrant entrepreneurs in Johannesburg’s inner-city

The entrepreneurial university as a driver of transformational entrepreneurship: towards an understanding of a university-centric pro-poor entrepreneurship ecosystem

Do good and measure well! – Examining the validity of two positive social change measurements in South African social enterprises

A Risky Way of Doing Good – Combining Personality and Cognitive Variables in a New Hierarchical Model of Investment Risk-taking in Social Entrepreneurship

Measuring the Role of Reductive Bias in Social Enterprise Formation: Development and Validation of a Social Entrepreneurial Intention Bias Scale