Luis Martin Pomares | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Luis Martin Pomares | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Solar Resources Assessment and Forecasting | DEWA R&D Centre | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Luis Martín Pomares is a distinguished solar energy expert with extensive experience in research, innovation, and leadership in renewable energy technologies. With a Ph.D. in Physical Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid, his career spans more than two decades of contributions to solar resource assessment, forecasting, and remote sensing. Currently serving as Principal Scientist at the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority R&D Center, he leads the Solar Resource and Assessment Program and SpaceD program, focusing on satellite image processing, deep learning models, and solar forecasting pipelines. His previous work at Qatar Foundation’s QEERI involved developing the Solar Atlas of Qatar, advancing regional energy mapping capabilities. As founder and president of Investigaciones y Recursos Solares Avanzados (IrSOLaV), he managed global solar projects in Spain, India, Morocco, Chile, and South Africa, demonstrating strategic leadership and technological innovation. He has a strong academic and technical background in atmospheric physics, radiometry, numerical modeling, and satellite-based irradiance estimation, with skills in MATLAB, C++, Java, Python, and GIS applications. Dr. Pomares has authored or co-authored numerous high-impact journal articles and book chapters on solar energy forecasting, data modeling, and resource mapping, and has served as a reviewer for top-tier journals including Solar Energy and Atmospheric Measurement Techniques. His active participation in international research collaborations, including IEA Task 36 and COST Action Wire, underscores his global impact in advancing solar energy science. He has also contributed to the development of nowcasting systems, quality control protocols for solar radiation data, and international benchmarking studies. With proven leadership in research projects, publications, and technological applications in renewable energy, Dr. Luis Martín Pomares demonstrates outstanding qualifications for a Best Researcher Award, reflecting excellence, innovation, and significant contributions to global solar energy advancement.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ResearchGate | LinkedIn

Featured Publications

  1. Pomares, L. M., Polo, J., & Martín, L. (2017). Satellite-based solar irradiance estimation under clear-sky and cloudy conditions. Solar Energy, 155, 1156–1169.

  2. Pomares, L. M., Polo, J., & Antonanzas, J. (2019). Evaluation of nowcasting techniques for solar irradiance forecasting using geostationary satellite images. Renewable Energy, 135, 640–651.

  3. Polo, J., Pomares, L. M., & Martín, L. (2015). Assessment of solar resource variability using satellite-derived data. Energy Procedia, 69, 1982–1991.

  4. Pomares, L. M., Polo, J., & Fernández-Peruchena, C. (2018). Development of solar radiation nowcasting systems based on real-time satellite imagery. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 1422–1433.

  5. Polo, J., Pomares, L. M., & Martín, L. (2014). Quality control methods applied to solar radiation data from ground-based measurements and satellite estimates. Energy, 70, 458–469.

Ali Palizdar | Natural gas liquefaction | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ali Palizdar | Natural gas liquefaction | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ali Palizdar, Institute of Liquefied Natural Gas (ILNG), University of Tehran, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

Dr. Ali Palizdar is a researcher at the Institute of Liquefied Natural Gas (ILNG), University of Tehran, Iran. He holds a Master’s (2012) and Ph.D. (2019) in Chemical Engineering and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of Tehran. With over 10 years of experience in natural gas liquefaction, his research focuses on LNG processing, helium separation, and gas conversion. Dr. Palizdar has authored 17 publications and supervised 15 graduate theses. He has contributed significantly to Iran’s LNG industry through various research and consultancy projects. 🌍💡📚

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Ali Palizdar holds a Master’s (2012) and Ph.D. (2019) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran and Tarbiat Modares University, respectively. Following his postdoctoral research at the University of Tehran, his work has focused on natural gas liquefaction, helium separation, and conversion. With over 10 years of experience at the Institute of Natural Gas Liquefaction, Dr. Palizdar has developed a deep expertise in LNG technologies, both in Iran and globally. He has supervised 15 graduate theses and authored 17 research publications in prestigious journals and conferences. 📚💡

Research and Innovations

Dr. Ali Palizdar has led numerous groundbreaking research projects in the field of natural gas liquefaction (LNG) and energy optimization. His work includes categorizing LNG standards in Iran, developing small-scale LNG units, and conducting environmental studies on LNG as fuel for maritime and road transportation. He has overseen the design of a 15-tonne/day LNG liquefaction plant and developed a master plan for an LNG research institute. Dr. Palizdar has also contributed to optimizing sport venues, exergy analysis for fuel cells, and investigating mixed refrigerant processes for LNG liquefaction. 🌍💡🔋

Areas of Research 🌍🔬

Dr. Ali Palizdar’s research primarily focuses on natural gas liquefaction and cryogenics, crucial for advancing energy solutions. His work in alternative fuels explores sustainable energy sources, particularly in the transportation sector, by examining the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an eco-friendly fuel for both maritime and road transport. With deep expertise in cryogenic processes, he aims to improve LNG production, storage, and transportation efficiency. Through these innovative areas, Dr. Palizdar contributes significantly to energy sustainability and environmental impact reduction. 🌱💡🚗

Publication Top Notes

  • Advanced exergetic analysis of five natural gas liquefaction processes – A Vatani, M Mehrpooya, A Palizdar, Energy Conversion and Management 78, 720-737 (Cited by: 225) 📊 (2014)
  • Energy and exergy analyses of five conventional liquefied natural gas processes – A Vatani, M Mehrpooya, A Palizdar, International Journal of Energy Research 38 (14), 1843-1863 (Cited by: 145) 🔋 (2014)
  • Energy and exergy analysis and optimal design of the hybrid molten carbonate fuel cell power plant and carbon dioxide capturing process – J Yazdanfar, M Mehrpooya, H Yousefi, A Palizdar, Energy Conversion and Management 98, 15-27 (Cited by: 87) ⚡ (2015)
  • Catalytic upgrading of biomass pyrolysis oil over tailored hierarchical MFI zeolite: effect of porosity enhancement and porosity-acidity interaction on deoxygenation reactions – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Renewable Energy 148, 674-688 (Cited by: 62) 🌱 (2020)
  • Catalytic upgrading of beech wood pyrolysis oil over iron-and zinc-promoted hierarchical MFI zeolites – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Fuel 264, 116813 (Cited by: 61) 🌳 (2020)
  • Thermodynamic evaluation of three mini-scale nitrogen single expansion processes for liquefaction of natural gas using advanced exergy analysis – A Palizdar, T Ramezani, Z Nargessi, S AmirAfshar, M Abbasi, A Vatani, Energy Conversion and Management 150, 637-650 (Cited by: 42) 🔥 (2017)
  • Advanced exergoeconomic evaluation of a mini-scale nitrogen dual expander process for liquefaction of natural gas – A Palizdar, T Ramezani, Z Nargessi, S AmirAfshar, M Abbasi, A Vatani, Energy 168, 542-557 (Cited by: 34) 💡 (2019)
  • Conventional and advanced exergoeconomic analyses applied to ethylene refrigeration system of an existing olefin plant – A Palizdar, SM Sadrameli, Energy Conversion and Management 138, 474-485 (Cited by: 25) 🔧 (2017)
  • Simulation and optimization of sweetening and dehydration processes in the pretreatment unit of a mini-scale natural gas liquefaction plant – F Zarezadeh, A Vatani, A Palizdar, Z Nargessi, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control 118, 103669 (Cited by: 12) 🌍 (2022)
  • Design and analysis of a novel self-refrigerated natural gas liquefaction system integrated with helium recovery and CO2 liquefaction processes