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.

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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.

Sheng Liu | Energy | Best Researcher Award | 10142

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Mr. Sheng Liu | Energy | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor | Hunan Institute of Engineering | China

Sheng Liu is a highly accomplished researcher and academic, currently serving at the College of Mechanical Engineering, Hunan Institute of Engineering, China, with a strong focus on advanced materials, energy harvesting, and multifunctional composites. Pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Science and Electronics at Central South University, he has established a robust research portfolio spanning triboelectric sensors, magnetoelectric composites, self-powered systems, and electromagnetic materials, contributing significantly to both fundamental science and applied engineering. Liu has authored over 38 high-impact publications in leading journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Nano Energy, Applied Energy, Electrochimica Acta, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds, showcasing expertise in areas such as hierarchical rGO-based triboelectric sensors for motion monitoring, flexible nanogenerators for gesture recognition, hybridized energy harvesters, and high-efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells. His work demonstrates a consistent integration of experimental innovation and theoretical modeling, particularly in developing multifunctional composites with enhanced magnetoelectric responses and tailored electromagnetic properties for practical applications. Beyond research, he actively contributes to the scientific community through peer review for prestigious journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of materials science and engineering. His studies on selective laser melting, microwave absorption, and metamaterials highlight a multidisciplinary approach that bridges mechanical engineering, electronics, and material physics, positioning him as a leading contributor to next-generation energy harvesting and sensor technologies. Sheng Liu’s sustained record of high-quality publications, international collaborations, and pioneering research in smart materials and energy solutions underscores his suitability for the Best Researcher Award, recognizing both his scientific excellence and the transformative impact of his work on emerging technologies in energy, electronics, and materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

  1. Liu, S., Qing, W., Zhang, J., Liao, S., Wang, Q., Wei, K., Yan, W., Zhao, L., & Zou, H. (2025). Hierarchical rGO-based triboelectric sensors enable motion monitoring and trajectory tracking. Advanced Functional Materials, 2025(June).

  2. Zou, H., Zhang, D., Chen, Z., Zhao, L., Gao, Q., Zhang, W., Wei, K., & Liu, S. (2025). Self-powered wireless gesture control system with liquid metal sensors. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2025(January).

  3. Liu, S., Qing, W., Zhang, B., Liao, S., Zhu, Y., Wei, K., Zhao, L., Deng, L., & Zou, H. (2024). Hierarchical flexible composite with enhanced magnetoelectric response for energy harvesting. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024(October).

  4. Liu, S., Qing, W., Zhang, J., Liao, S., Wei, K., & Zou, H. (2024). Flexible staircase triboelectric nanogenerator for motion monitoring and gesture recognition. Nano Energy, 2024(September).

  5. Luo, Y., Zhang, W., Peng, F., Liu, S., Li, Z., & Wu, Z. (2024). Temperature dependence of mechanical properties of equiatomic NiCoCr medium-entropy alloy printed by selective laser melting. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2024(May).