Ahmed Khidir | Computational Fluid Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahmed Khidir | Computational Fluid Mechanics | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor in University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmed Khidir is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with extensive academic and teaching experience across Sudan and Saudi Arabia, currently serving at the University of Tabuk. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, along with master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Alneelain University. Over his career, he has progressed from teaching assistant to lecturer and assistant professor, contributing to institutions such as Alneelain University and Comboni College in Khartoum. His teaching expertise spans a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate mathematics courses including calculus, differential equations, numerical analysis, linear algebra, and statistical methods, alongside proficiency in mathematical software tools. His primary research focus lies in numerical solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations as well as integral equations, with significant work on boundary value problems and porous media flow. He has held key administrative roles including Head of Mathematics departments and coordinator of a master’s program, demonstrating strong academic leadership. Dr. Khidir has also supervised numerous master’s students, guiding research in applied mathematics and computational methods, and has contributed to academic publishing as a referee for graduate research journals.

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Muhammad Mohsin | Energies | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Muhammad Mohsin | Energies | Research Excellence Award

Seoul National University of Science and Technology | South Korea

Muhammad Mohsin, design and numerical validation of a compact 50 W linear generator intended for integration with a 30 W-class radioisotope Stirling converter, targeting high-reliability power systems for space and remote applications. Conducted by Muhammad Mohsin, Dae-Jin Kim, and Kyuho Sim, the work scales down a proven 1 kW reference model to achieve high efficiency while maintaining a reduced form factor suitable for constrained environments. Electromagnetic and system-level simulations were carried out using ANSYS Maxwell and SAGE software to optimize key parameters such as magnetic circuit geometry, winding configuration, air-gap dimensions, and operating frequency. The proposed design achieves a stable electrical output of 50 W with approximately 90% conversion efficiency, demonstrating effective electromagnetic coupling and minimized losses. The finalized generator exhibits a compact overall size of 96 mm, making it well suited for applications where mass, volume, and long-term operational stability are critical. Simulation results confirm reliable performance under expected operating conditions and validate the feasibility of integrating the generator with low-power Stirling engines. The study provides valuable design guidelines for scaling linear alternators to lower power levels without compromising efficiency, and it contributes to the advancement of compact energy conversion technologies for robotics, radioisotope power systems, and future space exploration missions.

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