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International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Power Systems
March 13-16, 2023, M9, Al Bayroni Auditorium University of Sharjah
Conference Program
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Monday - March 13, 2023 M9 Rotunda
Conference Registration and Welcome Coffee (9:00AM-9:30AM)
M9 Al Bayroni Auditorium
9:30–10:45
Opening Speeches University of Sharjah
Prof. Hamid AL Naimiy, Chancellor, University of Sharjah
Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research Prof. Abdullah Shanableh, Director of Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering
Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi, Conference Chair
His Excellency (Ambassador Lorenzo Fanara) Remarks on Renewable Energy Scenario in Italy
Awards Ceremony for Keynote Speakers and Sponsors
Coffee Break 10:45 - 11:00
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11:00 – 13:00
Keynote Speeches Chair: Professor Abdul Ghani Olabi
Professor Ernesto Damiani
Robust Sustainability Scores in Machine Learning Professor Hussam Jouhara
Industrial Application for Heat Recovery Professor Toufic Mezher
The Development of the Renewable Energy Sector in Abu Dhabi: The Case of MASDAR Initiative Professor Sulaiman Al Zuhair
Innovative Approaches to Enhanced Enzymatic Microalgae-to Biodiesel Production Process Mrs. Rawad Barzanji (SNOC)
Towards Net Zero Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 M9
Monday - March 13, 2023 Session 1: Main campus (M9)
M9 – Al Bayroni
Session Chair: Professor Toufic Mezher
14 :0 0 – 15 :3 0
#56 “Modeling of a hydrogen-integrated energy system for the industrial sector”Mohamad Ramadan (Lebanese International University); Issa Zaiter (Khalifa University); Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University); Mutasem Elfadel (Khalifa University); Ali Bouabid (K halifa University) #11 “Strengthening Emergency Procedure for PORV-Break LOCA: An Analysis of Diagnostic Actions and Reactor System Responses.”
Belal Almomani; Ahmad Ababneh; Muhammad Zubair (University of Sharjah).
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#48 “Zeolite based polymer proton conductors for fuel cell applications.”
Amani Al-Othman (American University of Sharjah); M. O. Tawalbeh (University of Sharjah); Ahmad Ka’ki (American University of Sharjah); M. F. Hassan (American University of Sharjah).
#13 “Techno-economic analysis of a nano-enhanced flat plate solar collector.”
Shek Atiqure Rahman; Salah Y. Issa; Zafar Said (University of Sharjah).
#19 “Green Hydrogen-based Hybrid Solar PV/Wind Microgrid Power System: Performance Analysis and Artificial Intelligence-based Forecasting Models.”
Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#55 “Potential utilization of hydrogen in the UAE's industrial sector”
Mohamad Ramadan (Lebanese International University); Issa Zaiter (Khalifa University); Toufic Mezher (Khalifa University); Mutasem Elfadel (Khalifa University); Ali Bouabid (K halifa University) #89 “Trends and indicators energy efficiency in Slovenia”
Fouad Al-Mansour, Matjaz Cesen (Energy efficiency Center, Jozef Stefan Institute)
Session Chair: Professor Sulaiman Al Zuhair Coffee Break 15:30 – 16:00
16 :00 – 1 8: 00
#45 “Development of an innovative mathematical modelling of metal-hydride systems for hydrogen storage applications.”
Oussama Rejeb (University of Sharjah); Abdelmajid Jemni (University of Monastir); Nouredine Fenineche (UTBM University); Maamar Bettayeb (University of Sharjah); Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#51 “Design of Vortex Bladeless Wind Turbines for Airport Runaway Energy Generation.”
Yusef Abdulbari Atfah; Catherine Kamal Samy Aziz; Hamza Ben Ahmadi; Haya Fares Turkmani; Sharul Sham Dol. (Abu Dhabi University).
#53 “Proton Conductiviy Studies of Zirconium Silicate/Mxene Composite Membranes for High Temperature Fuel Cells.”
Reeves N. Edwin (American University of Sharjah).
#28 “Recycling wasterwater for hydrogen generation using a Microbial Electrolysis Cell.”
Salah Y. Issa; Shek Atiqure Rahman; Mohammad Abdelkareem (University of Sharjah).
#01 “Enhancement of Photovoltaic Systems based on Adaptive and Smart Cooling Frameworks – A Mini Survey on Recent Trends.”
Mena Maurice Farag; Abdul-Kadir Hamid; Nouf Almarzooqi (University of Sharjah)
#37 “Model development for gasification process of municipal solid waste for Hydrogen-rich syngas production.”
Lina Hilal; Abrar Inayat (University of Sharjah)
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#54 “Review on Applications of Heat Integration in Biomass Thermal Conversion Processes.”
Sara M. Asaad (University of Sharjah); Abrar Inayat (University of Sharjah); Farrukh Jamil (Comstats University Islamabad); Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah); A. Shanableh (University of Sharjah).
#09 “Impact of Coloured Filters on PV Modules: An Experimental Investigation.”
Mena Maurice Farag; Fahad Faraz Ahmad; Abdul-Kadir Hamid; Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#78 “Optimization for Pyrolysis Conversion Process of Citrullus Seeds with Zeolite as Catalyst Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).”
Mohamed A Dafalla; Mona Albawab; Abrar Inayat; A. Shanableh; Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#32 “Design and Implementation of Wave and Floating Solar Hybrid Energy System.”
Mohamed E Almaazmi; Salem Ayoun; Ahmed Alshamsi (University of Sharjah).
#58 “Production of green hydrogen from the lignin extracted from softwood and hardwood through hydrothermal carbonization.”
Hussam Elddin N Khasawneh (Albalqa Applied University); Nada Alananzeh (Albalqa Applied University); Ahmad Al-Bodour (Western Michigan University); Muhammad Osare Tawalbeh (University of Sharjah)
#59 “MXene-PVDF composite membranes for PEM fuel cells applications.”
Ryan K Altayeb; Amani Al-Othman. (American University of Sharjah)
#62 “Systematic review on the occurrence of contraceptives in the aquatic environment”
Heba Ghazal (Kingston University); Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
#64 “Computational Analysis of Polymers Based Thermoelctric Module.”
Qusay Doraghi; Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
19:00 - 21:00
Dinner
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Day 2: Tuesday – March 14, 2023 M9-Al Bayroni Hall
09:00 – 10:30
Keynote speeches Chair: Professor Abdul Ghani Olabi
Professor Kyu-Jung Chae
Bioelectrochemical technologies for Water-Energy Nexus and circular bioeconomy towards sustainable development Professor Abdul Hai Al Alami
Expansion Cooling as an Ancillary Process of Compressed Air Energy Storage Professor Chaouki Ghenai
Role of Green Hydrogen in the Clean Energy Transition and Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Prof. Suzana Yusup
Biomass to Bioenergy: Opportunities and Challenges
Coffee Break 10:30 – 11:00
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Tuesday - March 14, 2023 Session 2 Main campus (M9)
ROOM 1 – M9 – Al bayroni Session Chair: Dr. Enas Taha
11:00 – 13:00
#91 “Zeolites And Zeolite-MOFs for Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: A Review”
Muhammad Tawalbeh (University of Sharjah), Amani Al-Othman (American University of Sharjah), Hafsah Khan (American University of Sharjah), Ahmad Ka’ki (American University of Sharjah)
#27 “Design of Synergetic MPPT controller using high voltage gain multilevel boost converter for a standalone photovoltaic system.”
Afaf Z.M. Gaid; Abdul Kadir Hamid (University of Sharjah).
#50 “Morphological, structural, and electrochemical studies of synthesized ultrathin zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls thin film.”
Amani Al-Othman (American University of Sharjah).
#90 “Using Weibull distribution modified by Fast Fourier Transform to estimate the wind power.”
Amani Al Tmimi (AlKarkh University of Science).
#20 “Design and Performance Analysis of an Off-Grid Solar PV-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station.”
Fahad Ahmad; Abdul Kadir Hamid; Maamar Bettayeb; Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#14 “Effects of Operating Parameters on the Performance and Stability of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Stack.”
Mohd Shahbudin Masdar (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia).
#46 “Green Hydrogen Production and Metal Hydride-based Storage using Bifacial Solar Photovoltaics Integrated with High-Albedo Roof Coating.”
Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah); Fahad Ahmad (University of Sharjah); Oussama Rejeb (University of Sharjah); Nouredine Fenineche (UTBM); Maamar Bettayeb (University of Sharjah).
#47 “A facile method to prepare deep eutectic solvent-assisted alginate electrolyte biomembrane for fuel cell applications.”
Muhammad Osare Tawalbeh (University of Sharjah); Muhammad Faheem Hassan (American University of Sharjah); Amani Al-Othman (American University of Sharjah); Ahmad Ka’ki (American University of Sharjah)
#31 “Developing an a new efficient hybrid PV-CPV module.”
Ali Radwan (University of Sharjah).
#15 “cooling system simulation for PEM fuel cells.
Abdelhakim Merdjani (Warsaw University of Technology); Hussein Bafadhl (Warsaw University of Technology).
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#16 “Design of a solar PV plant for Ahmadi, Kuwait.”
Saleh Mahmoud (American university of the Middle East); Wael Al-Kouz (American University of the Middle East).
#02 “Performance evaluation for PV systems under ultraviolet (UV) radiations influence: A literature review.”
Nouf Almarzooqi; Abdul Kadir Hamid; Mena Maurice Farag (University of Sharjah).
Tuesday – March 14, 2023 Session 3
ROOM: M9 – Al bayroniSession Chair: Professor Chaouki Ghenai
14:00 – 15:30
#36 “How additive manufacturing can help to improve hydrogen absorption/desorption kinetics in hydride tanks.”
Nouredine Fenineche (UTBM); Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah); Maamar Bettayeb (University of Sharjah); Nadhir Lebaal (UTBM); Meher Zaied (UTBM); Oussama Rejeb (University of Sharjah)
#49 “Chitosan-Based composite polymers for Fuel Cells Applications.”
Amani Al-Othman; Sathya Aamuktha Samrajyam; Yahia Alsawaf; Jawwad Sheikh; Abdulrahman Tariq Mahmoud Saeed (American University of Sharjah).
#93 “A Large-Scale Climatic Chamber for Comparative Study of Building Envelope Insulation Systems and its Impact on Heat Transfer and Energy Consumption in the middle east”
Bejay Jayan (Smart Insulation Finishing Systems), Roberto Garay-Martinez (Tecnalia), Beñat Arregi (Tecnalia), Aakash Bahdur (Smart Insulation Finishing Systems).
#40 “Optimal Energy Mix Model for the UAE Considering Economic and Environmental Impacts.”
Lina A Abu Lail; Ridvan Aydin; Abdul Ghani Olabi (University of Sharjah).
#22 “Ancestral Philosophy of Alli Kawsay, rights of nature from indigenous Ecuador-Colombia, the voice of Mother Nature and global sustainability.”
Eduardo Erazo Acosta (University Nariño).
#23 “Predicting the tensile mechanical properties of high-entropy FeNiCrCoCu alloys using molecular dynamics and machine learning-based approach.”
Omarelfarouq Ali Elgack (University of Sharjah); Belal Almomani (University of Sharjah); Syarif Junaidi (University of Sharjah); Mohamed Elazab (University of Sharj ah); Mohammad Irshaid (Khalifa University).
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#24 “Conceptual Design of Biogas Fueled Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Power Plant in Malaysia.”
Darman Nordin (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia).
#33 “Viability of Hydrogen Production from Food Waste.”
Mariam Ali Almrzouki; Meera Albanna; Aisha Alketbi; Ahmed Galal (University of Sharjah).
#35 “Numerical Assessment of the Temperature Impact on Perovskite Solar Cell Performance.”
Fatima Alzubaidi; Nouar Tabet (University of Sharjah).
#71 “A comprehensive Review on Thermoelectric Generators”
Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London)
#65 “Experimental and numerical investigations on a multi-leg flat heat pipe”
V. Guichet; H. Jouhara (Brunel University London)
Coffee Break 15:30 – 16:00 Session Chair: Dr. Abrar Inayat
16 :00 – 1 8: 00
#38 “Challenges related to the durability of grid connected Photovoltaic system with a size of 2.88 KW.”
Mena Maurice Farag; Essam Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed; Abdul-Kadir Hamid; Tareq Salameh (University of Sharjah).
#29 “Digital Twin Application and Implication in Renewable Energy.”
Hamad Khalid Al Ali (University of Sharjah).
#57 “Optimizing Wind Power System Performance: A Comprehensive Study of Parameter Effects and Environmental Impacts.”
Mohamed Adel Allam; Abrar Inayat (University of Sharjah).
#34 “Impacts of adding nanoparticles on the performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine powered by blended fuels – A review.”
MD S Mujaheed Khan (Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati).
#70 “CSP Solar Tower with Molten Salt: A Parametric Study Using System Advisor Model For Performance & Cost Optimization.”
Yaser Al Swailmeen (University of Sharjah).
#73 “Transesterification of waste cooking oil and steam reforming of glycerol for the co-production of biodiesel and syngas fuels: Modeling and Optimization”
Amira Nemmour; Abrar Inayat; Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#73 “Parametric Analysis of Solar Dish Stirling System for Remote Areas: A Case Study in Socotra through Numerical Simulation”
Fatima Alzubaidi; Abrar Inayat (University of Sharjah).
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#74 “Atmospheric water harvesting: A comprehensive review.”
Hamzeh Sabouni; Ibrahim El-Sharkawy; Ali Radwan (University of Sharjah).
#75 “Experimental Modeling of Methane Production from Bio-electrochemical Anaerobic Digestion based on Substrate Organic Composition.”
Rawan Zannerni (Sharjah University).
#66 “Experimental and theoretical analysis of a thermos-electric generator.”
Qusay Doraghi; Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
#67 “Just Energy Transition: lessons learnt from EU policies.”
Jurgita Malinauskaite; Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
#63 “Biochar Utilisation in Erythromycin Residues Removal from Aqueous Environment”
Heba Ghazal (Kingston University); Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
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Day 3: Wednesday – March 15, 2023 M9-Al Bayroni Hall
09:00 – 10:30
Keynote speeches Chair: Professor Abdul Ghani Olabi
Professor Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem Green Hydrogen Storage and Production
Professor Ibrahim El-Sharkawy
Thermally driven adsorption cooling: Fundamentals, opportunities, and challenges
Dr. Abrar Inayat
Modeling & Simulation for Biomass Conversion to Syngas
Dr. Muhammad Zubair
Advancement in Nuclear Technology: A Safety Perspective Professor Ramesh Bensal
Renewable Energy integration in Smart Power Environment
Coffee Break 10:30 – 11:00
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Wednesday – March 15, 2023 Session 4
ROOM: M9 – Al bayroni
Session Chair: Professor Ramesh Bensal
11:00- 13:00
#17 “In-situ growth of copper nanoparticles on carbon felt electrodes for dye degradation.”
Parini V Surti; Suresh Kumar Kailasa; Arvind Kumar Mungray (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology).
#18 “Modification of forward osmosis membrane to enhance the performance of osmotic microbial fuel cell (OMFC) for the treatment of human urine and resource recovery.”
Monali Chhatbar; Alka A Mungray; Arvind Kumar Mungray (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology ).
#25 “Resource recovery and recycling of human waste for sustainable sanitation: A review.”
Arvind Kumar Mungray; Alka A Mungray; Zavin Gajera; Parini V Surti; Suresh Kumar (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology).
#21 “Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Solar PV Electric Vehicle Charging Station.”
Hasan Konjo; Fahad F Ahmad; Maamar Bettayeb; Nasir Qassim; Manar Abu Taleb; Chaouki Ghenai (University of Sharjah).
#26 “Advances in the synthesis and application of forward osmosis membranes for bio-electrochemical systems: A review.”
Alka A Mungray; Arvind Kumar Mungray; Monali Chhatbar (Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology).
#52 “Effects of Single and Dual Axis Solar Tracking on Green Hydrogen Production using Solar Energy.”
Mariateresa Caggiano; Chaouki Ghenai. (University of Sharjah).
42 “Garbage to Electricity, a solution proposal for better life style in IRAQ.”
Samaa Maher Mejbel (University of Sharjah).
#60 “Zirconium silicate/PVDF-ILs composite membrane for PEM fuel cells applications”
Tallah M Ahmed; Amani Al-Othman; Abdulrahim Shamayleh. (American University of Sharjah)
#61 “Wadi Thamad Oil Shale: Characterization, Analysis and Retorting”
Nada Alananzeh (Albalqa Applied University); Hussam Elddin N Khasawneh (Albalqa Applied University); Ahmad Al -Bodour (Western Michigan University); Muhammad Osare Tawalbeh (University of Sharjah)
#44 “Spiral Plate Heat Exchanger: A Design Approach.”
Alobaid, Ahmad Jassem; Salah Z Kayed; Amir Hakim; Mahmoud Abouelazm; Mohammed Kamil. (University of Sharjah).
#85 “Simulation-based study of a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) parabolic trough system.”
Aaya Almarzooqi (University of Sharjah).
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#86 “A Research Review on Solar PV/T Hybrid Collector System Technology.”
Amani Sultan Alremeithi (University of Sharjah).
Lunch 13:00-14:00
Wednesday – March 15, 2023 Sessions 5
ROOM: M9 - Albayroni Session Chair: Dr. Enas Taha
14:00 – 15:30
#03 “Fish waste as a feedstock for the production of sustainable biodiesel.”
Ali, Mehmood (Toronto Metropolitan University).
#05 “Transactive Energy System Platform.”
Mohamed, Amr Adel Fathy (Toronto Metropolitan University).
#43 “A Systematic Design Method for a Spiral Tube Heat Exchanger.”
Salah Z Kayed; Ahmad Jassem Alobaid; Amir Hakim; Mahmood Abouelazm; Mohammed Kamil. (University of Sharjah).
#30 “Energy harvesting from solar PV to desalinate water.”
Hamad Khalid Al Ali (University of Sharjah).
#04 “Optimizing Rectennas for Efficient Solar Radiation Harvesting.”
Ahmed Elsharabasy (Toronto Metropolitan University).
#39” Impact of dust accumulation on Solar PV.”
Rafia Alsuwaidi (University of Sharjah).
#41 “Hydroelectric power plant design and maintenance application on components.”
Shurooq Youseif Alhammadi (University of Sharjah).
#72 “Optimizing geothermal energy systems: A parametric study using System Advisor Model software.”
Hamda Alyassi (University of Sharjah).
#76 “Ground source heat pumps: bibliometric analysis and role in achieving sustainable development goals.”
Montaser Mahmoud; Khaled Obaideen (University of Sharjah).
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Session Chair: Dr. Mohammad Zubair
16 :00 – 1 8: 00
#72 “Impact of System Lifetime, Inverter DC/AC Ratio, Ground Coverage Ratio, Tilt Angle, and Soiling Losses on Solar PV System Performance: A Parametric Study using System Advisor Model.”
Mohamad A Ayoub; Abrar Inayat; Abdul Hai Alami (University of Sharjah).
#77 “Solar Green Hydrogen Production”
Aasim A. Ali (University of Sharjah).
#79 “Investigating the Impact of Solar Water Heating Systems in Residential Buildings.”
Mohamed Saeed Alharmoul (University of Sharjah).
#80 “Arm Voltage Balancing of Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Hybrid Microgrid Under the Unbalanced Power Distribution.”
Safia Babikir Bashir; Mena Maurice Farag; Ali Ahmed Ismail; Abdul Kadir Hamid; Amr El Nady; Ramesh Bansal; Ahmed Abokhalil (University of Sharjah ).
#81 “Waste to Hydrogen.”
Anwar Rashid Alshirefat (University of Sharjah).
#82 “A parametric study of Fresnel concentrated solar power (CSP) system using molten salt in United Arab Emirates.”
Shaza A. Elyazori; Abrar Inayat (University of Sharjah).
#83 “Harnessing the Power of the Sea: Exploring the Potential of Wave Energy.”
Asma Mohamed Amiri (University of Sharjah).
#84 “Biomass Combustion: Parametric study for Biomass Combustion simulation using SAM software.”
Hessa Almaazmi (University of Sharjah).
#92 “Design And Implementation of Microalgae Production for Carbon Dioxide Capture”
Khalid M. Alhammadi (University of Sharjah); Ahmad Hudieb (University of Sharjah); Shamma Al Abdulla (American University of Sharjah); Abdul Hai Alami (University of Sharjah);
Mohmmad A. Abdelkareem (University of Sharjah); Abdul Ghani Olabi (University of Sharjah).
#88 “Feasibility and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Energy System in Socotra: A Simulation Study.”
Fatima Alzubaidi; Hamzeh Sabouni; Tareq Salameh; Mohammed Ali (University of Sharjah).
#87 “Floating Photovoltaics: Technology Overview.”
Ahmad Yasin; Ayman Mdallal (University of Sharjah).
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#68 “Power output analysis of a TEG module as a function of p and n leg dimensions in COMSOL.”
Alina Żabnieńska-Góra; Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
#69 “The performance of a heat pipe PV/T system under hot climate conditions.”
Magdi Rashad; Hussam Jouhara (Brunel University London).
#12 “Low Temperature CO2 Conversion over Two-Dimensional Materials Supported Catalysts.”
Wan Nor Roslam Wan Isahak; Khairul Naim Ahmad; Mohd Nor Latiff (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia).
#10 “Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment at Biogas Plants using Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells.”
Masli Irwan Rosli (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
Thursday – March 16, 2023
9:00 – 12:00
Poster Session and Closing.