Wagd Ajeeb | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Wagd Ajeeb | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Research Award

Dr Wagd Ajeeb, IST Tecnico Lisbon University, Portugal

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb ๐ŸŽ“โš™๏ธ is a mechanical engineer specializing in energy systems and climate change. He earned his Ph.D. from Aveiro University, Portugal (2019), focusing on nanofluids in micro heat exchangers. With experience at IST Lisbon, the University of Padua, and IDMEC, he has contributed to cutting-edge projects on green hydrogen, synthetic biofuels, and thermal management. His research includes high-impact publications on nanofluids and renewable energy ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”ฌ. A member of leading R&D centers, he actively participates in scientific conferences and innovation forums. Passionate about sustainable energy, Dr. Ajeeb advances technologies for a cleaner future ๐ŸŒโšก.

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Education

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb ๐ŸŽ“ is a specialist in Energy Systems and Climate Change with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Aveiro University, Portugal (2015-2019) ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฅ. His thesis focused on convective heat transfer of non-Newtonian nanofluids in micro heat exchangers. He earned his M.Sc. in Thermal Machine Engineering from Tishreen University, Syria (2012-2015) โšก๐Ÿ’ง, researching hydropower plant design at the 16-Tishreen Dam. His B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Albaath University (2007-2012) ๐ŸŒฌ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ง explored wind energy potential in Syria. With strong expertise in renewable energy and thermal systems, he contributes to advancing sustainable engineering solutions. โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ’ก

Employment

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher at the Centre for Innovation, Technology, and Policy Research (IN+), IST Lisbon University, Portugal (2023โ€“2024) ๐Ÿ”ฌโš™๏ธ. He collaborates with PRIO on the M-ECO2 project, focusing on green hydrogen and synthetic biofuels ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”‹. Previously, he worked at the University of Padua, Italy (2022โ€“2023), researching fouling mitigation in heat exchangers with Hexxcell Ltd โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ’ง. His expertise spans nanofluids for advanced cooling (IST Lisbon, 2020โ€“2022) and CFD simulations for Boschโ€™s Smart Green Homes project (University of Aveiro, 2019โ€“2020) ๐Ÿกโšก. A member of the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, he also worked on renewable energy and power systems in Syria (2013โ€“2015) โšก๐ŸŒ.

Research Focus

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb ๐Ÿ”ฌโšก specializes in renewable energy, hydrogen production, and nanofluids for thermal applications. His research spans life cycle assessments of green hydrogen and renewable diesel ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ”‹, published in high-impact Q1 journals. He investigates hydrogen production via alkaline electrolysis and its sustainability implications ๐Ÿ”„โšก. Additionally, he explores nanofluid properties, enhancing heat transfer efficiency in compact heat exchangers โ„๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ. His work includes experimental and numerical studies on Alโ‚‚Oโ‚ƒ and TiOโ‚‚ nanofluids, optimizing thermal management solutions. Dr. Ajeebโ€™s contributions drive advancements in sustainable energy and innovative thermal technologies for a greener future ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš€.

Awards

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb has been recognized for outstanding research contributions with prestigious awards ๐ŸŒŸ. He received the Best Paper Award at the 8th World Congress on Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer (MHMT 2023) in Lisbon, Portugal ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น, showcasing his excellence in scientific innovation. His achievements continued in July 2024, when he was honored with the Best Research Presentation Award at the 9th International Conference on Green Energy Technologies (ICGET 2024) in Berlin, Germany ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช. These accolades highlight his dedication to advancing research in energy and heat transfer, reinforcing his impact in the scientific community ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ†.

Association Member

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is a researcher at the Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (IN+) at Instituto Superior Tรฉcnico (IST), University of Lisbon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น. He is also affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering Institute (IDMEC) at IST and the Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA) at the University of Aveiro โš™๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฌ. His research contributions extend to R&D teams of FCT, including the Laboratรณrio de Robรณtica e Sistemas de Engenharia (Jun 2020โ€“Aug 2021) ๐Ÿค– and the Laboratรณrio Associado de Energia, Transportes e Aeronรกutica (July 2021โ€“2023) โœˆ๏ธโšก. His work focuses on advanced mechanical engineering and automation ๐Ÿš€.

Scientific Activities

Dr. Wagd Ajeeb is an accomplished researcher in energy and fluid mechanics, actively contributing to international conferences and forums. ๐ŸŒโšก He participated in the LARSyS 2024 Meeting and Be Next | Europeโ€™s Decentralized Energy Innovation Forum in Lisbon. ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ”‹ In 2023, he attended the Eurogas Annual Conference, the IN+ 25 Years of Innovation event, and chaired a session at the 8th World Congress on Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ“Š He has lectured at Lisbon University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Tishreen University. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฅ His expertise spans renewable energy, thermal fluids, and nanofluids, making significant contributions to global energy sustainability. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ก

Publication Top Notes

Experimental investigation of heat transfer performance of Al2O3 nanofluids in a compact plate heat exchanger

Nanofluids in compact heat exchangers for thermal applications: A State-of-the-art review

Forced convection heat transfer of non-Newtonian MWCNTs nanofluids in microchannels under laminar flow

Performance evaluation of convective heat transfer and laminar flow of non-Newtonian MWCNTs in a circular tube

Experimental and numerical study of convective heat transfer and laminar flow of a MWCNTs nanofluid in a horizontal tube

Life cycle assessment of green hydrogen production through electrolysis: A literature review

Agnese Rapposelli | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Agnese Rapposelli | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Prof Agnese Rapposelli, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Italy

Dr. Agnese Rapposelli is a Senior Assistant Professor of Economic Statistics at “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, since November 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the same university and achieved National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in 2017. Her research focuses on dynamic methodologies for evaluating complex systems, statistical models for spatial analysis, and the impact of environmental pollution on health ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š. Dr. Rapposelli has also been a visiting scholar at Warwick Business School and holds professional qualifications as a chartered accountant and accounting auditor.

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Education

๐ŸŽ“ Achieving academic excellence, I earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from “G. dโ€™Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, with a thesis on efficiency evaluation and Data Envelopment Analysis under Prof. Mauro Coliโ€™s guidance in April 2006. I previously completed a Laurea in Economics, summa cum laude, at the same university in July 2002, finishing in 3.5 years instead of 4. My high school journey culminated in a Scientific Lyceum diploma with a focus on lab courses and languages (French/English), scoring 54/60 in July 1998. Professionally, I am a certified Chartered Accountant since November 2012 and an Accounting Auditor since January 2014. ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ“šโœˆ๏ธ

Experience

Dr. Agnese Rapposelli has been a dedicated lecturer at “G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy. Since 2013, they have taught courses in Statistics, Econometrics, and Quantitative Methods, all held in English. ๐Ÿ“Š From 2019-2024, Dr. [Name] taught Statistics and Basic Econometrics for the PhD in Accounting, Management, and Business Economics program. ๐Ÿ“ˆ In 2014-2015, they lectured on Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Management and Business Administration. ๐Ÿ“š Additionally, in 2013-2014, they focused on Econometric Methods in Finance and Business Administration. ๐Ÿ“‰ Their commitment to education and expertise in these fields have made them a valuable asset to the university. ๐ŸŽ“

Research project

From 2024-2025, I serve as Principal Investigator for the University of Chieti-Pescara’s PRIN 2022 PNRR project on the circular economy through the lens of mathematics for signal processing ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”„. In 2022, I investigated statistical models for spatial analysis ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŒ, and in 2021, I focused on spatial-temporal models to examine environmental pollution’s impact on human health ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿงฌ. From 2020 to 2019, my research analyzed corporate governance and financial performance ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿข. Earlier, from 2007-2013, I participated in evaluating complex systems ๐Ÿงฉ. In 2007-2008, I evaluated airline efficiency โœˆ๏ธ, and in 2002-2003, I worked on strategic planning and performance measurement for Air One SpA ๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ“Š.

Awards

From 2024-2025, I served as the Principal Investigator for the PRIN 2022 PNRR research project โ€œCircular Economy from the Mathematics for Signal Processing Perspectiveโ€ at the University of Chieti-Pescara. I received the Best ItAIS Conference Paper award for my study on carbon emissions and economic growth, presented in 2022. My work on waste sector efficiency earned special mentions at international workshops in 2021 and 2022. I also won the Best Track Award in 2021. In 2020 and 2019, I was ranked first in my department for MIUR research funds based on scientific production. ๐Ÿ“Š๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ†

Research focus

A Rapposelli’s research focuses primarily on environmental efficiency and waste management, as well as the inclusion of disabled individuals in the labor market. His work involves evaluating the joint environmental and cost performance of municipal waste systems, the impact of green technology and environmental policies on ecological footprints, and the efficiency of urban waste services. Additionally, Rapposelli has conducted significant research on the employment of disabled people in Italy, analyzing the effectiveness of laws and policies aimed at their inclusion. His studies employ methods such as data envelopment analysis to assess efficiency and policy implications. ๐ŸŒโ™ป๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿฆฝ๐Ÿ“Š

Publication top notes

Evaluating joint environmental and cost performance in municipal waste management systems through data envelopment analysis: Scale effects and policy implications

Improving waste production and recycling through zero-waste strategy and privatization: An empirical investigation

The impact of green technology innovation, environmental taxes, and renewable energy consumption on ecological footprint in Italy: Fresh evidence from novel dynamic ARDLย โ€ฆ

Monitoring environmental efficiency: an application to Italian provinces

Inclusion of disabled people in the Italian labour market: an efficiency analysis of law 68/1999 at regional level

Efficiency evaluation in an airline company: some empirical results

Employment of disabled people in the private sector. An analysis at the level of Italian Provinces according to article 13 of law 68/1999

The factors affecting Italian provincesโ€™ separate waste-collection rates: An empirical investigation

Assessing efficiency of urban waste services and the role of tariff in a circular economy perspective: An empirical application for Italian municipalities

Regional performance trends in providing employment for persons with disabilities: Evidence from Italy