Milena Kercheva | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Milena Kercheva | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Institute of Soil Science | Bulgaria 

Prof. Dr. Milena Kercheva is a senior researcher at the N. Poushkarov Institute of Soil Science, Agrotechnology and Plant Protection, recognized for her contributions to soil physics, agrometeorology, climate–soil interactions, and drought risk assessment. Her research integrates soil structure, water dynamics, and climate variability to support sustainable agricultural management and climate resilience. Prof. Kercheva has authored 40+ peer-reviewed publications, receiving 1,595 citations with an h-index of 16 and i10-index of 25. Her highly cited work appears in leading journals such as Geoderma, Irrigation and Drainage, and Advances in Agronomy. She has collaborated extensively in international, multidisciplinary projects across Europe, contributing to improved drought preparedness, irrigation strategies, and soil conservation practices with clear societal and environmental impact.

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Rahim Zahedi | Renewable Energy | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rahim Zahedi | Renewable Energy | Editorial Board Member

Faculty member, Assistant Professor | University of Tehran | Iran 

Dr. Rahim Zahedi is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Governance at the University of Tehran, Iran, specializing in energy systems engineering, modeling, and sustainability analysis. His academic excellence is reflected in his outstanding research productivity and international recognition, with 2,391 citations by 1,708 documents, 108 publications, and an h-index of 26, underscoring his global impact in the field of renewable energy and environmental systems. Dr. Zahedi’s work focuses on advanced energy modeling, thermodynamic optimization, life cycle assessment (LCA), and the water–energy–food–environment nexus. He has authored over 100 ISI-indexed papers in leading journals such as Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Energy Reports. Recognized as one of the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University, he has received numerous national and international awards, including the 2023 JTACC-V4 Young Scientist Award in thermal sciences, the National Renewable Energy Award, and the 2024 Alborz Prize known as the Iranian Nobel Prize—for his outstanding contributions to sustainable energy research. His publications, often cited for their methodological rigor and policy relevance, bridge the gap between technical innovation and environmental governance, influencing both academic and industrial practices. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, Dr. Zahedi continues to advance clean energy transitions and carbon mitigation strategies, contributing to a more sustainable and low-carbon global future.

Featured Publications

  1. Entezari, A., Aslani, A., Zahedi, R., & Noorollahi, Y. (2023). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in energy systems: A bibliographic perspective. Energy Strategy Reviews, 45, 101017. Citations: 364

  2. Forootan, M. M., Larki, I., Zahedi, R., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Machine learning and deep learning in energy systems: A review. Sustainability, 14(8), 4832.  Citations: 291

  3. Pourrahmani, H., Yavarinasab, A., Zahedi, R., Gharehghani, A., et al. (2022). The applications of Internet of Things in the automotive industry: A review of the batteries, fuel cells, and engines. Internet of Things, 19, 100579.  Citations: 98

  4. Zahedi, R., Zahedi, A., & Ahmadi, A. (2022). Strategic study for renewable energy policy, optimizations and sustainability in Iran. Sustainability, 14(4), 2418. Citations: 97

  5. Zahedi, R., Ahmadi, A., & Dashti, R. (2021). Energy, exergy, exergoeconomic and exergoenvironmental analysis and optimization of quadruple combined solar, biogas, SRC and ORC cycles with methane system. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 150, 111420. Citations: 94