Enes Kavrut | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Enes Kavrut | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Iğdır University | Turkey

Dr. Enes Kavrut is an Assistant Professor at Iğdır University, specializing in food engineering, gastronomy, and innovative food technologies. He holds a PhD in Bioengineering and a doctorate in Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation. His research focuses on edible film packaging, food safety, antimicrobial applications, and sustainable bio-packaging solutions. Dr. Kavrut has authored over 10 international peer-reviewed journal articles, including publications in high-impact journals such as Food Chemistry and LWT, along with multiple book chapters and conference papers. He actively collaborates with international researchers on topics like hydrogen-enriched food systems and agri-food innovations. His work contributes significantly to improving food quality, safety, and shelf-life, supporting sustainable food systems and public health advancement.

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Citations 30

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Featured Publications

Y Çelebi, E Kavrut, M Bulut, Y Çetintaş, A Tekin, AA Hayaloğlu (2024).
Incorporation of hydrogen-producing magnesium into minced beef meat protects the quality attributes and safety of the product during cold storage. Food Chemistry | Journal Article · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 17

D Alwazeer, M Bulut, MM Ceylan, Y Çelebi, E Kavrut, Y Çetintaş, A Tekin (2024).
Hydrogen incorporation into butter improves its microbial and chemical stability, biogenic amine safety, quality attributes, and shelf-life
LWT – Food Science and Technology | Journal Article · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 9

T Engin, A Çiğdem, E Kavrut, B Tan, D Alwazeer, K Bekbayev (2025).
Use of hydrogen-rich solvent and principal component analysis improves the recovery of phytochemicals from grape wastes
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research | Journal Article · 2025 · 📊 Citations: 5

E Kavrut (2023).
Iğdır Halk Mutfak Kültüründe Yer Alan Lezzetlerin Değerlendirilmesi
Gastro-World | Journal Article · 2023 · 📊 Citations: 5

E Kavrut (2021).
Kıyma ve Kıyma Benzeri Ürünlerde ‘Hamburger Hastalığı’ olarak E. coli O157:H7’nin varlığı
Bayburt Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi | Journal Article · 2021 · 📊 Citations: 5

Zina Boussada | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zina Boussada | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Company for Petroleum Research and Operations | Tunisia

Dr. Zina Boussada is an emerging researcher in electrical engineering whose work bridges advanced control systems, intelligent automation, renewable energy technologies, and high-performance power electronics. Her scientific contribution focuses on the modeling, optimization, and control of induction motors, photovoltaic systems, and microgrid energy management using intelligent and hybrid computational approaches. She has contributed extensively to sensorless motor control through ANFIS-based strategies, multilevel NPC inverter topologies, stator-flux orientation techniques, and advanced inverter modulation methods, enhancing system efficiency, stability, and predictive performance in industrial and renewable energy applications. Her research extends to photovoltaic cell modeling, hybrid optimization frameworks, exponential smoothing forecasting, diode-clamped inverter strategies, and comparative inverter control techniques, addressing key challenges in modern smart-grid and clean-energy systems. She has collaborated with several research groups and contributed to journals and international conferences in the areas of energy systems, green technologies, and intelligent electrical drives. Her publication record reflects steady scholarly growth, supported by contributions in peer-reviewed journals such as Symmetry, WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control, the International Journal of Environmental Sciences, and various high-impact conference proceedings. She has also published multiple studies on photovoltaic modeling and multilevel inverter technologies, reinforcing her position within the renewable-energy research community. Her citation metrics indicate increasing academic visibility, with Scopus reporting approximately 490 citations from 482 citing documents, 23 indexed documents, and an h-index of 9. Google Scholar metrics show comparable academic impact, reflecting a growing global readership and recognition for her work in intelligent control and energy-system optimization. Overall, her research trajectory demonstrates strong potential for continued advancement in sustainable energy technologies, intelligent control methodologies, and high-performance electrical systems, positioning her as a promising candidate for the Research Excellence Award.

Publication Profile

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Featured Publications

Boussada, Z., Omri, B., & Ben Hamed, M. (2025). High-performance sensorless control of induction motor via ANFIS and NPC inverter topology. Symmetry.

Boussada, Z., Omri, B., & Ben Hamed, M. (2025). Data-driven optimization for efficient integration of photovoltaic agents in residential microgrid systems. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration.

Manença Cristiano Nhanga| Materiais| Excellence in Research Award

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Mr.Manença Cristiano Nhanga |Materiais| Excellencein Research Award

Researcher staff at Púnguè University,Mozambique.
Manença Cristiano Nhanga is a researcher and staff member at Púnguè University, Mozambique. His academic and research interests focus on areas related to engineering, environmental sciences, and sustainable development. With a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation, he actively contributes to research projects and academic initiatives at the university.
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Education 🎓

Púnguè University, Mozambique (2020 – 2024)Degree: Bachelor’s in Physics Teaching with a focus on Renewable Energy.Distinction: Best student in the Faculty of Exact and Technological Sciences with an average of 15/20.University of Minho, Portugal (Feb – June 2024)Conducted a research project on “Evaluation of Heavy Metals Content in Plastic Bags Used as Part of Food Cooking Containers by the Mozambican Community” under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Maria Dulce Geraldo, Prof. Dr. Manuel Filipe Costa, and Prof. Dr. Sérgio Nhapulo.Global Inclusive Society, Brazil (2023)Certified in International Relations, Cooperativism, Geopolitics, and Public Speaking.Mopeia Secondary School, Zambezia (2014-2018)Achieved the best academic performance and was exempted from the national examination in 10th grade.

work Experience💼

University of Minho, Portugal (Feb – June 2024)Poster Presentation at VII ETCAQ: Evaluation of Zn in Plastic Bags used as Food Containers in Mozambique.Book Chapter Author: Science Education and Sustainability in Hands-On Science 2024.Article Author: Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Plastic Bags used as Improvised Food Cooking Covers: A Case Study from Mozambique (Sustainability Journal 2025, 17, 964).Conference Participation:VII Meeting of Chemical Characterization and Analysis Techniques (June 7, 2024)Catalysis in Industry Lecture by Prof. Pham Thanh Huyen from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (June 20, 2024)Science Fair Jury Member at Colégio do Minho (May 23, 2024)Oral Presentation at the 21st Annual International Hands-On Science Conference 2024 in Goiás, Brazil.Electro Expresso, Lda [Assistant]Worked in service, maintenance, and logistics.Global Inclusive Society [Assistant Teacher] (2023)Taught English at intermediate and pre-advanced levels.EISA-JOINT Mozambique [Election Representative, Luabo] (2019)

Research Focus

Nhanga’s research primarily explores:Environmental Sustainability and Heavy Metal ContaminationRenewable Energy Applications in Physics EducationScience Education and Sustainable DevelopmentMaterial Safety in Food PackagingHis work addresses societal challenges in Mozambique, particularly regarding food safety, environmental impact, and education in underdeveloped regions.

Awards & Honors🏆 

Best Student in Physics Course – Púnguè University (2024)
🏆 Best Academic Performance – University of Minho (ERASMUS+ ICM, 2024)
🏆 Best Academic Performance in Secondary School – Mopeia Secondary School (2018)

Conclusion✅

Based on his academic excellence, research achievements, and international collaboration, Manença Cristiano Nhanga is a highly suitable candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. By enhancing his publication record, research funding, and interdisciplinary studies, he can further establish himself as a leading scholar in environmental and material sciences.

📚Publications to Noted

  • Nhanga, M. C., Geraldo, D., Nhapulo, S. L., João, A. F., Carneiro, J., & Costa, M. F. M. (2025). Evaluation of Heavy Metal Content in Plastic Bags Used as Improvised Food Cooking Covers: A Case Study from the Mozambican Community. Sustainability, 17, 964.

  • Nhanga, M. C. (2024). Evaluation of Heavy Metal Content in Plastic Bags Used as Part of Food Cooking Containers: A Socio-educational Sustainability Perspective in Mozambique. In Science Education and Sustainability (pp. XX-XX). ISBN 978-84-8158-971-9.