Mr. Payam Moradi | Gas Storage Capasity | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Payam Moradi | Gas Storage Capasity | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Payam Moradi, Sahand University of technology, Iran

Payam Moradi is a skilled petroleum reservoir engineer and researcher with a strong focus on underground gas storage, hydrogen storage, and enhanced oil recovery. He earned his M.Sc. in Petroleum-Reservoir Engineering from Sahand University of Technology, where his thesis investigated wettability alteration techniques to improve gas storage in reservoir rocks. He holds a B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from Mehr-e-Pars Higher Education Institution, graduating with a perfect GPA. Payam has contributed to multiple high-impact publications in journals like Fuel and Journal of Molecular Liquids, exploring advanced topics such as fluorinated surfactants, porous media flow, and gas wettability. With hands-on experience as a research assistant on nationally funded projects and internships in major Iranian oil companies, he has developed strong technical expertise in designing core flooding systems and fabricating artificial reservoir cores. He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Iran’s National Elites Foundation, and he continues to build on his work through international collaborations and academic events related to hydrogen and CO₂ storage.

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Summary of Suitability: Payam Moradi – Best Researcher Award

Payam Moradi is a highly promising researcher in the field of petroleum reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on enhanced gas storage, underground hydrogen storage, and carbon capture and storage (CCS). His multidisciplinary expertise in fluid flow through porous media, combined with hands-on innovation in lab setups and international engagement, sets him apart as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
    Mehr_e_Pars Non-Profit Higher Education Institution (2015–2019)
    📈 GPA: 4.0/4.0

  • M.Sc. in Petroleum-Reservoir Engineering
    Sahand University of Technology (2020–2022)
    📈 GPA: 3.19/4.0
    📘 Thesis: Wettability Alteration of the Reservoir Rock from Water-wetting to Gas-wetting for Enhanced Gas Storage Capacity

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧪 Research Assistant, Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Co.
    Project: Increase of Gas Storage Capacity in Aquifer Using Surfactants and Chemical Agents
    (Aug 2021 – Jan 2024)

  • 🛢️ Reservoir Engineer Intern, Iranian Central Oil Fields Co.
    (Aug–Sep 2018 & Aug–Sep 2019)

  • 🧫 Laboratory Assistant, Polymer Injection in Soroush Oil Field – NIOC
    (Date not specified)

  • 🔬 Research Assistant, National Iranian Oil Co.
    Project: Hydrogen Gas Flow Behavior in Porous Medium
    (Jan 2023 – Mar 2023 & Nov 2024 – Present)

  • 🏛️ Executive Board Member, Society of Petroleum Engineers – Sahand University
    (Jan 2020 – Present)

🏆 Honors & Awards

  • 🥇 Excellent Researcher Award, Sahand University of Technology (2022)

🚀 Achievements

  • 📚 Two Q1 Journal Publications

  • 🧠 Member, Iran’s National Elites Foundation (Elite Case No. 4021594)

  • 💡 Designed & Manufactured:

    • Core flooding equipment

    • Surface tension measurement devices

    • Artificial porous media cores with controlled porosity/permeability

  • ✍️ Excellent English Writing & Communication Skills

Publication Top Notes:

Enhancing gas geo-storage capacity in carbonate saline formations using fluorinated surfactants: Experimental investigation and implications for sustainable energy solutions

Insights into underground gas storage in water-wet carbonate saline aquifers: The use of fluorinated surfactants to change the wettability

Experimental insights into the effect of aquifer salinity on interfacial properties of fluorinated Surfactants: Relevant for underground gas storage

Insights into Underground Gas Storage in Water-Wet Carbonate Saline Aquifers: The Use of Fluorinated Surfactants to Change the Wettability

 

Mr. Andekuba Andezai | Power Storage Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Andekuba Andezai | Power Storage Award | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Andekuba Andezai, University of Cincinnati, United States 

Andekuba Mamman Andezai is a Ph.D. student in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, focusing on green cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries and pseudosupercapacitors. His research involves synthesizing multifunctional polymer nanocomposites and enhancing their electrochemical properties for energy storage applications. With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vaal University of Technology and a Post-graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano, Andekuba has a robust background in experimental investigations of composite materials and energy storage solutions. His professional experience spans roles as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Cincinnati, a Lecturer at Vaal University of Technology, and a Field Engineer at Prompt Engineering Construction and Consulting. His expertise includes mechanical testing, electrochemical characterization, and technical project management. Additionally, he is the President of the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (UC) and actively participates in academic and industry conferences.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Andekuba Mamman Andezai is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. His extensive academic and professional background, coupled with his significant research contributions, make him a standout contender for this recognition.

Education:

  1. Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering
    University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio (Ongoing)

    • Research Focus: Green Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Pseudosupercapacitors. Investigating the potential of CNT/PVDF/PI composites doped with Polypyrrole for energy storage and pseudosupercapacitors.
    • Key Coursework: Polymer Processing, Polymer Characterization & Analysis, Composites, Polymer Science/Physics, Advanced Thermodynamics, Mechanical Behavior and Properties, Nano-structured Engineering and Manufacturing, Advanced Material Techniques.
  2. Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
    Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa (2020)

    • Thesis: Experimental investigation of dynamic elastic properties of particulate composites.
    • Key Coursework: Research Methodology.
  3. Post-graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
    Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria (2007)

    • Project: Design and Construction of solar maize drier.
    • Key Coursework: Engineering Maths, Control System Engineering, Thermodynamics, Industrial Management, Engineering Design, Transport System, Mechanics and Properties of Material, Mechanics of Machine, Fluid Mechanics.

Work Experience:

  1. Graduate Research Assistant
    University of Cincinnati, MME Department (2023)

    • Conducted research tasks, analyzed data, and developed project methodologies.
  2. Graduate Teaching Assistant
    University of Cincinnati, MME Department (2022)

    • Answered homework questions, graded exams, prepared instructional materials, and assisted instructors in proctoring exams.
  3. Lecturer
    Vaal University of Technology, IEOMME Department (2022)

    • Monitored student performance, provided individual and group lectures, and assisted students in academic achievement through research guidance and project work.
  4. Workshop Mechanical Engineer
    Ministry of Works, Housing, and Transport, Workshop Mechanical Department (2016)

    • Monitored repairs and services of the state fleet of vehicles, plants, and machinery; supervised installations; prepared budget reports; and implemented maintenance improvements.
  5. Field Engineer/Sales Representative
    Prompt Engineering Construction and Consulting (2009)

    • Maintained machinery, conducted integrity assurance tests on petroleum storage tanks, managed construction projects, and provided technical support for the installation of equipment.
  6. Internship
    Peugeot Automobile Nigerian Limited (1998)

    • Rotated through various departments, including Body shop, Assembly line, Paint shop, Maintenance, Machine shop, and Quality control, to acquire skills and experience.

Publication top Notes:

 

Influence of the Processing Conditions on the Rheology and Heat of Decomposition of Solution Processed Hybrid Nanocomposites and Implication to Sustainable Energy Storage

Influence of the processing conditions on the rheology and heat of decomposition of solution processed hybrid nanocomposites and implication to sustainable energy storage

Effectiveness of Several Theoretical Models in Predicting the Mechanical Properties of Coconut Shell Powder/Epoxy Resin Composites

Chemical and Morphological Characterization of Coconut Shell Powder, Epoxy Resin and Coconut Shell Powder/Epoxy Resin Composites

Experimental Investigation of Dynamic Elastic Properties of Reinforced Coconut Shell Powder/Epoxy Resin Composites