Prof Dr. Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio | Renewable Energy | Best Research Award

Prof Dr. Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio | Renewable Energy | Best Research Award

Research at Renewable Energy, Federal University of Paraíba, Brazil

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Academic Graduation:

Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio completed their PhD in Forestry Engineering at the Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Brazil, from 2007 to 2010, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior. Their PhD thesis, titled “Economic analysis of forest products under conditions of risk and uncertainty,” focused on Forest Economy, Project evaluation, and risk analysis. Felipe received a scholarship from the Minas Gerais State Research Support Foundation, FAPEMIG, Brazil, for this research. Their PhD major area is Applied Social Sciences, with the area of Economics and subarea of Social Welfare Economics, specializing in Forestry Economics. Their activity sectors related to their PhD research include Forestry, Forestry and Related Services, and City Planning and Management, including Housing Policy and Planning. For their Master’s degree in Forestry Engineering at the Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Brazil, from 2002 to 2004, Felipe’s advisor was also Prof. Dr. Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior. Their Master’s thesis, titled “Temporal analysis of charcoal prices in the state of Minas Gerais,” focused on Charcoal, Forest Economy, Economic planning, Economic indicator, Energy crisis, and Time series. Felipe received a scholarship from the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, CNPq, Brazil, for this research. Their Master’s major area is Applied Social Sciences, with the area of Economics and subarea of Agrarian and Natural Resources Economies, specializing in Natural Resource Economics. Felipe’s sectors of activity related to their Master’s research include Products and Services Aimed at Defense and Protection of the Environment, Including Sustained Development.

Training:

Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio has a diverse range of professional experiences. In 2010, they worked on risk assessment for first-time users at Palisade Corporation, PALISADE, Brazil, with a workload of 24 hours. Also in 2010, Felipe was involved in production written references, including technical reports and dissemination of results, at the Institute of Rural Development of Paraná, IDR-Paraná, Brazil, with a workload of 24 hours each. In 2007, Felipe was involved in the preparation of the PPA and SISPPA at the Espírito Santo School of Public Service, ESESP, Brazil, with a workload of 20 hours each. In 2006, Felipe completed introductory training to work at IDAF at the Espírito Santo School of Public Service, ESESP, Brazil, with a workload of 304 hours. In 2002, Felipe participated in university extension activities in Georeferenced cartographic base production and GIS at the Federal University of Lavras, UFLA, Brazil, with a workload of 8 hours. In 2001, Felipe completed an introduction to Economic and Financial Forensics at the Regional Economic Council 17th Region ES, CORECON/ES, Brazil, with a workload of 15 hours.

Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 1097, Since 2018: 793
  • Citations: 1097 (All), 793 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  19 (All), 15 (Since 2018)
  • i-10index: 31 (All), 26 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Junio ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Professional:

Luiz Moreira Coelho Junio has institutional bonds with several universities in Brazil. Since 2022, they have had an institutional bond with the Federal University of Pernambuco, UFPE, Brazil. From 2019 to 2022, Felipe was a visiting researcher at the University of São Paulo, USP, Brazil, as a scholarship holder. Since 2013, Felipe has been employed as a full professor and public servant at the Federal University of Paraíba, UFPB, Brazil, with exclusive dedication and a 40-hour work week.

Additionally, Felipe has been involved in various activities at the Federal University of Paraíba:

  • Since August 2023, they have been a member of the Collegiate of the Postgraduate Program in Ecology and Environmental Monitoring at the Center for Applied Sciences and Education – Campus IV.
  • Since July 2023, Felipe has been teaching Ecology and Environmental Monitoring at the postgraduate level, with subjects including Circular Economy.
  • Since December 2020, Felipe has been teaching Mechanical Engineering at the postgraduate level.

Research Lines:

Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior’s research interests and objectives in the field of environment, economy, and energy use include:

  1. Economics and Forest Planning under deterministic and stochastic conditions.
  2. Regionalization and Agroforestry Production Systems.
  3. Agricultural and natural resources economy.
  4. Economic Engineering and Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources.
  5. Environment, Economy, and Energy Use: The research group aims to achieve a better understanding of sustainable energy use and to promote more efficient and rational use through the combination of different technologies and resources, leading to better utilization of natural resources. One of the main objectives is to generate information about the best techniques and the most appropriate timing for their adoption, with a focus on developing renewable energy use. The group’s research projects are conducted in collaboration with other public and private institutions and non-governmental organizations addressing common interests. The group also involves undergraduate and postgraduate students from UFPB to contribute to the training of professionals capable of serving as multipliers or working in various sectors of the economy with a broad and solid scientific and professional foundation.
  6. Low Carbon Economy.
 Research Project:

“Market structure and eco-efficiency of the Brazilian supply of sugar-energy bioelectricity,” ongoing since 2023. The project aims to analyze the market structure and eco-efficiency of the Brazilian supply of sugar-energy bioelectricity using methodologies such as systematic literature review, concentration and inequalities indicators, analysis of global and local spatial data exploration, Data Envelopment Analysis, Principal Component Analysis, and multi-criteria analysis. The project is funded by the Research Support Foundation of the State of Paraíba. “Efficiency and spatial dynamics of forest-based thermoelectric plants in Brazil: Empirical evidence for a circular economy,” ongoing since 2022. This project, funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, aims to analyze the efficiency and spatial dynamics of forest-based thermoelectric plants in Brazil, using methods such as data envelopment analysis, principal component analysis, spatial autocorrelation indicators, and spatial Markov chain. The project seeks to infer factors affecting the viability of these plants and propose a methodology for selecting their best geographic locations. It also focuses on demonstrating trends in the Brazilian supply of forest bioelectricity and promoting alternatives for energy security and diversification of the Brazilian energy matrix.

Award & Honors:

  • In 2023, they received 2nd place in the VIII Brazilian Forest Service Award in Forest Economy and Market Studies from the Brazilian Forest Service (SBF).
  • In 2022, Felipe received an Honorable Mention in the VII Brazilian Forest Service Award in Forest Economy and Market Studies from the Brazilian Forest Service (SBF).
  • In 2018, Felipe received Honorable Mentions for two articles: “Environmental analysis of the consumption of forest residue firewood in red ceramic industries in Paraíba” and “Energy generation from waste from urban afforestation in João Pessoa – PB,” both from the V Brazilian Congress on Solid Waste and VII Solid Waste Meeting in Pernambuco (EPERSOL).
  • In 2018, Felipe served as the advisor for the 1st place winner in the Graduating Category of the III Brazilian Forest Service Award in Forest Economy and Market Studies from the Brazilian Forest Service (SBF).
  • In 2018, they also received 1st place in the Poster modality for the article “Disparity in the gross value of native wood products for the municipalities of Paraíba” at the III National Symposium on Studies for Plant Production in the Semi-Arid (III SINPROVS).
  • In 2015, Felipe’s work on “Quantification of the environmental impacts of firewood consumed on a small scale in the Brazilian northeast” was highlighted as a technical work at the 10th International Bioenergy Congress.

Areas of Expertise:

  1. Major area: Applied Social Sciences / Area: Economics / Subarea: Agrarian and Natural Resources Economies.
  2. Major area: Agricultural Sciences / Area: Forest Resources and Forest Engineering / Subarea: Production Forests / Specialty: Economics and Forest Planning.
  3. Major area: Engineering / Area: Production Engineering / Subarea: Economic Engineering.
  4. Major area: Engineering / Area: Mechanical Engineering / Subarea: Thermal Engineering.

Publications:

  1. Permanent preservation areas in Brazilian environmental legislation
    • Authors: LAC Borges, JLP Rezende, JAA Pereira, LM Coelho Júnior, DA Barros
    • Journal: Rural Science
    • Citations: 136
    • Year: 2011
  2. Concentration of world exports of forestry products
    • Authors: LM Coelho Junior, JLP Rezende, AD Oliveira
    • Journal: Forest Science
    • Citations: 55
    • Year: 2013
  3. Carbon footprint associated with four disposal scenarios for urban pruning waste
    • Authors: YRV Araújo, ML de Góis, LMC Junior, M Carvalho
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    • Citations: 51
    • Year: 2018
  4. Carbon footprint of the generation of bioelectricity from sugarcane bagasse in a sugar and ethanol industry
    • Authors: M Carvalho, VBDS Segundo, MGD Medeiros, NAD Santos, LMC Junior
    • Journal: International Journal of Global Warming
    • Citations: 49
    • Year: 2019
  5. Investment analysis of an agroforestry system under risk
    • Authors: LM Coelho Júnior, JLP Rezende, AD Oliveira, LAB Coimbra, AN SOUZA
    • Journal: Cerne
    • Citations: 48
    • Year: 2008
  6. Effects of climate change on sugarcane production in the state of Paraíba (Brazil): a panel data approach (1990–2015)
    • Authors: WK de Medeiros Silva, GP de Freitas, LM Coelho Junior, …
    • Journal: Climatic Change
    • Citations: 40
    • Year: 2019
  7. Analysis of the brazilian cellulose industry concentration (1998-2007)
    • Authors: LM Coelho Junior, JLP Rezende, ES Ávila, AD Oliveira, LAC Borges
    • Journal: Cerne
    • Citations: 34
    • Year: 2010
  8. Longitudinal analysis of charcoal prices in the state of Minas Gerais
    • Authors: LM Coelho Junior, JLP Rezende, N Calegario, ML Silva
    • Journal: Revista Árvore
    • Citations: 28
    • Year: 2006
  9. Global concentration of pulp exports
    • Authors: LMC Junior, T de Sousa Selvatti, FV Alencar, EPS Júnior, LAC Borges, …
    • Journal: Floresta
    • Citations: 26
    • Year: 2018
  10. Carbon footprint associated with firewood consumption in northeast Brazil: an analysis by the IPCC 2013 GWP 100y Criterion
    • Authors: LM Coelho Junior, K de Lourdes da Costa Martins, M Carvalho
    • Journal: Waste and Biomass Valorization
    • Citations: 24
    • Year: 2019

 

 

Mr. Felipe Firmino Diniz | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Felipe Firmino Diniz | Energy | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at Energy , Federal University of Campina Grande – UFCG, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

2023 Ongoing Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, UFCG, Brazil. Supervisor: Dr. Márcio Camargo de Melo. 2020 – 2022 Master’s in Renewable Energies. Universidade Federal da Paraíba, UFPB, Brazil. Thesis: Ecoefficiency and international market structure of forest products for energy. Year of Completion: 2022. Supervisor: Luiz Moreira Coelho Junior. Scholarship recipient from Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil. Keywords: Bioenergy; Forest Economics. Major area: Agricultural Sciences. Major Area: Agricultural Sciences / Area: Forest Resources and Forestry Engineering / Subarea: Forest Management / Specialty: Forest Economics. Major Area: Applied Social Sciences / Area: Economics. 2020 – 2021 Specialization in Management, Audit, Forensic, and Environmental Licensing. (Workload: 700h). Facuminas, FACUMINAS, Brazil. Title: Waived, Resolution 01 of April 6, 2018 (CNE/CE). 2015 – 2020 Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering. Faculdade Internacional da Paraiba, FPB, Brazil. Title: Analysis of effluent treatment stations for fish farming and their biodegradation. Supervisor: Karolyne Aquino Alexandre Breckenfeld. Scholarship recipient from Programa Universidade para Todos, PROUNI, Brazil.

Professional Experience:

Mr. Felipe Firmino Diniz has been affiliated with the University Federal de Campina Grande (UFCG) since 2023 as a Scholarship Holder, with a workload of 40 hours and an exclusive dedication regime. In addition, he holds a position as a Teaching Intern, specializing in Teaching in Transport Phenomena, with a workload of 4 hours. His current activities include research and development in the Graduate Program in Civil and Environmental Engineering – PPGECA, focusing on research lines such as Environmental Geotechnics, Eco-efficiency of Landfills, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2020, Mr. Diniz was also a Scholarship Holder at the university, serving as an Intern with a workload of 20 hours.

Areas of Activity:

Mr. Felipe Firmino Diniz has a diverse background with expertise in multiple fields. His areas of expertise include Sanitary Engineering in the field of Engineering, Agricultural Engineering with a specialization in Agricultural Product Storage and Agricultural Product Processing Engineering in the field of Agricultural Sciences, and Forest Resources and Forestry Engineering in the same field. Additionally, he has expertise in Economics with a specialization in Natural Resource Economics in the field of Applied Social Sciences. This breadth of knowledge and experience allows him to contribute significantly to various aspects of these fields.

Research Projects:

2023 – Present Geotechnical and Environmental Monitoring of the Campina Grande Landfill – PB Description: Geotechnical monitoring is carried out through measurements of surface settlements, pore pressures, permeability, and soil resistance. These measurements are performed using piezometers, inclinometers, permeability tests, and soil resistance tests. Environmental monitoring is carried out through measurements of gas generation, leachate generation, groundwater quality, and air quality. These measurements are performed using gasometers, leachate collectors, groundwater analysis, and air quality analysis. Status: Ongoing; Nature: Research. Team Members: Felipe Firmino Diniz – Member / Márcio Lopes da Silva – Member / Veruschka Escarião Dessoles Monteiro – Coordinator / Tuilly de Fátima Macedo Furtado Guerra – Member / Jordan Carneiro Martins de Souza – Member / Pabllo da Silva Araújo- Member. 2023 – Present Automated Measurement System for Estimating Biogas Generation in Landfills Description: Research Productivity Scholarships PQ. Modality: PQ Category/Level: 2. The project’s objective was to develop automated instrumentation for monitoring biogas generated in landfills with an estimate of the energy potential. Status: Ongoing; Nature: Research. Students involved: Doctorate: (8).

 

 

Dr. Amit Ranjan Verma | Renewable Energy Solar | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amit Ranjan Verma | Renewable Energy Solar | Best Researcher Award

Head-Research and Development at Renewable Energy Solar, Koshish Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd , India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Summary:

Dr. Amit Verma possesses over 10 years of comprehensive experience, including more than 4 years as a senior scientist at IIT Delhi, where he has focused on project development, secondary research, and publications. His research interests center on enhancing the utilization of renewable energy technologies and addressing air pollution at the household level. Dr. Verma is actively involved in analyzing various strategies for mitigating air pollution, such as the integration of electric vehicles, and contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at combating air pollution and climate change. His work aligns with the pursuit of sustainable development goals. Dr. Verma is a dynamic and enthusiastic researcher with a strong engineering background and proficiency in utilizing detailed analytics reports to monitor and document progress. He excels in identifying problems, investigating root causes, and implementing effective solutions.

Experience:

Dr. Amit Verma is currently a Post-Doctoral R&D Officer at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, a position he has held since August 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the supply chain of food grain distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and developing dashboards for monitoring various indicators related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prior to this, Dr. Verma served as a Project Senior Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from August 2020 to 2022, where he conducted a selective study of Electric Vehicles and Batteries. From August 2018 to 2020, he held a similar position, conducting a selective study of air pollution mitigation programs worldwide. Earlier in his career, from August 2017 to 2018, Dr. Verma worked as a Project Scientist at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where he conducted scientific studies on the performance of improved biomass cookstoves under real-world conditions and researched air purifier technology using ionization of the atmosphere.

Education:

Dr. Amit Verma completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Energy Systems at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, from 2012 to 2017. His research and development work during this time focused on the measurement of emissions and thermal efficiency of improved stoves. Prior to his Ph.D., Dr. Verma pursued a Master of Technology (M.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. During his M.Tech., he conducted experimental studies on electricity production from effluent treatment using Bio Electrochemical Systems.

Skills:

Dr. Amit Verma is a professional with expertise in Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Project Management, and Operations Management. He has a proven track record of conducting international training programs and possesses strong analytical skills, which enable him to conduct in-depth analytical reviews.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Amit Verma held a Senior Research Fellowship at the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), from July 2012 to 2018. During his tenure, he received a full grant from the United Nations Foundation, U.S.A, to attend an Intensive Training Workshop for Regional Testing and Knowledge Centers organized by the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves (GACC) from December 10-14, 2013, held at Zamorano University, Honduras. Furthermore, Dr. Verma was awarded a fellowship from the Ministry of Education, China, to participate in a training program on “Ecological Civilization and Climate Change” from October 10-31, 2013, at China Agricultural University, Beijing, China. In recognition of his work, he received the Best Poster Presentation Award from Springer International at the International Conference on ‘Recent Advances in Bio-energy Research’ (ICRABR-2015) at Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy, Kapurthala, Punjab, India, held from March 14-17, 2015.