Mr. Farshad Sadeghpour | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Farshad Sadeghpour | Editorial Board Member

Petroleum University of Technology | Iran

Farshad Sadeghpour is a geomechanics and reservoir engineering researcher at the Petroleum University of Technology (PUT), known for his contributions to underground gas storage, petrophysics, and CO₂ geological sequestration. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications covering geomechanical upscaling, fracture development under stress, anisotropic rock behavior, storage-efficiency modeling, and petrophysical parameter estimation. His current Google Scholar record lists 22 citations, an h-index of 3, and 6 indexed documents, reflecting his growing influence in subsurface engineering. He holds academic training in petroleum engineering from PUT and additional postgraduate research experience from the Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch. His research experience includes collaborative studies on elastic property prediction, machine-learning-based evaluation of CO₂ storage feasibility, and advanced triaxial testing for characterizing anisotropic formations. His work demonstrates strong expertise in integrating experimental, computational, and data-driven approaches to solve complex reservoir challenges. His research interests include geomechanics, underground storage, CO₂ sequestration, petrophysical modeling, machine learning, and rock mechanics. Although still early in his career, his contributions indicate promise for impactful advancements in sustainable subsurface energy systems. Overall, Farshad Sadeghpour is an emerging researcher dedicated to improving geological storage, reservoir characterization, and the scientific foundations of low-carbon energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Sadeghpour, F., Darkhal, A., Gao, Y., Motra, H. B., Aghli, G., & Ostadhassan, M. (2024). Comparison of geomechanical upscaling methods for prediction of elastic modulus of heterogeneous media. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 239, 212915.

Aghli, G., Aminshahidy, B., Motra, H. B., Darkhal, A., Sadeghpour, F., … (2024). Effect of stress on fracture development in the Asmari reservoir in the Zagros Thrust Belt. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(11), 4491–4503.

Sadeghpour, F. (2025). Storage efficiency prediction for feasibility assessment of underground CO₂ storage: Novel machine learning approaches. Energy, 324, 136040.

Iranfar, S., Sadeghpour, F., Manshad, A. K., Naderi, M., & Shakiba, M. (2025). An eigenvalue-driven framework for the ranking and selection of optimal geological CO₂ storage sites. Results in Engineering, 106770.

Sadeghpour, F., Motra, H. B., Sethi, C., Wind, S., Hazra, B., Aghli, G., … (2025). Elastic properties of anisotropic rocks using a stepwise loading framework in a true triaxial testing apparatus. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 251, 213883.

Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Harish Verma | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi | India

Dr. Harish Verma holds a B.Sc (UG), B.Ed, M.Sc (PG), and M.Phil in Physics and has qualified the CSIR-NET JRF examination. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in energy storage, dielectric materials, density functional theory (DFT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials such as oxide perovskites, spinels, and graphene-based nanocomposites for dielectric and electrochemical energy storage applications. Dr. Verma integrates computational DFT analysis with AI- and ML-assisted materials modeling to accelerate the design and optimization of high-performance materials. His recent works include studies on dielectric and conductivity behavior of SrCeO₃, Ru-doped CNT/graphene-oxide supercapacitors, and MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite systems. With over 20 scientific publications, an h-index of 6, and more than 90 citations, he has contributed significantly to understanding charge transport, dielectric relaxation, and structure–property relationships in multifunctional ceramics. His research aims to bridge experimental materials science and computational intelligence for developing sustainable, next-generation energy storage technologies and smart functional materials with enhanced performance and stability.

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Featured Publications

Verma, H., Tripathi, A., & Upadhyay, S. (2024). A comprehensive study of dielectric, modulus, impedance, and conductivity of SrCeO₃ synthesized by the combustion method. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 21(4), 3032–3047.

Verma, S., Das, T., Verma, S., Pandey, V. K., Pandey, S. K., Verma, H., & Verma, B. (2025). Hierarchically architecture of Ru-doped multichannel carbon nanotubes embedded with graphene oxide for supercapacitor material with long-term cyclic stability. Fuel, 381, 133517.

Verma, S., Maurya, A., Verma, H., Singh, R., & Bhoi, B. (2024). Unveiling the characteristics of MgAl₀.₅Fe₁.₅O₄ spinel ferrite: A study of structural, optical, and dielectric properties. Chemical Physics Impact, 9, 100674.

Nirala, G., Katheriya, T., Yadav, D., Verma, H., & Upadhyay, S. (2023). The evolution of coil-less inductive behaviour in La-doped Sr₂MnO₄. Emergent Materials, 6(6), 1951–1962.

Verma, H., Kumar, P., Satyarthi, S. K., Bhattacharya, B., Singh, A. K., & Upadhyay, S. (2025). Investigation of La₂FeO₄–rGO nanocomposite electrode material for symmetric and asymmetric supercapacitor. Journal of Energy Storage, 114, 115849.

Mr. Zahid Ullah | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Zahid Ullah | Best Researcher Award

Islamia College University Peshawar | Pakistan 

Dr. Zahid Ullah is a computational materials scientist currently serving as a Scholar at Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, and pursuing his PhD in Physics at Islamia College Peshawar. With an h‑index of 12, over 1,100 citations, and multiple high-impact publications, he has established a strong presence in theoretical and computational condensed matter physics. His research focuses on first-principles calculations, employing density functional theory (DFT) and WIEN2k/CASTEP computational frameworks to investigate the structural, electronic, thermoelectric, and magnetic properties of materials such as spinels (MgGa₂O₄, ZnAl₂O₄) and ternary tellurides (KAlTe₂, KInTe₂). He has contributed significantly to understanding energy‑conversion materials, magnetic semiconductors, and thermoelectric performance, guiding experimental and theoretical developments for sustainable energy solutions and advanced electronic/spintronic applications. Notable publications include studies on high-temperature thermoelectric performance of MgGa₂O₄ and the electronic and magnetic characteristics of KAlTe₂ and KInTe₂. His work integrates materials informatics with computational modeling to predict and optimize material behaviors. Dr. Ullah’s ongoing research aims to design next-generation functional materials, and he is recognized for his early-career contributions to computational materials science. His efforts provide critical insights that bridge fundamental physics with practical applications in energy, electronics, and spintronics.

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Featured Publications

Ullah, Z., Khan, R., Khan, M. A., Al Otaibi, S., Althubeiti, K., & Abdullaev, S. (2025). High-temperature thermoelectric performance of spinel MgGa2O4 through a first-principles and Boltzmann transport study. Computational Materials Science, 259, 114163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.2025.114163

Ullah, Z., Amir, M., Bazilla, A., Ullah, S., Shahzad, U., Ullah, N., Khan, J., & Gul, S. (2024). Electronic, thermoelectric and magnetic properties of ternary telluride KAlTe2 and KInTe2 from theoretical perspective. Next Research, 1(2), 100077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexres.2024.100077

Khan, M. A., & Ullah, Z. (2025). First-principles study of electronic, structural, and thermoelectric nature. Theoretical Chemistry Accounts, 144(8), 61. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00214-025-03000-0

Ullah, Z., Khan, M. A., Gul, S., Noman, M., Ullah, S., & Shahab, M. (2025). Remarkable thermoelectric and magnetic properties of anti-perovskite MgCNi3: A pathway to advanced energy conversion and spintronics. Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, 38(4), 167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-025-08800-5

Ullah, Z., & Khan, M. A. (2025). First-principles study of ZnAl2O4 for energy applications. International Journal of Modern Physics B, 2550270. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217979225502704