Leyla Akbulut | Renewable Energy | Best Review Paper Award

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Best Review Paper Award

             Leyla Akbulut
Researcher Leyla Akbulut
Affiliation Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57219160240
Documents 10
Citations 38
h-index 3
Subject Area Renewable Energy
Event New Scientists Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2264-4555
Google Scholar RIO8E9wAAAAJ

Leyla Akbulut

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey

Leyla Akbulut is an academic researcher affiliated with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey, with a research profile associated with the field of Renewable Energy. Her scholarly record includes 10 indexed documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 3 according to the supplied academic profile information. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of her publication activity and citation visibility within the scholarly literature.[1]

Abstract

This article provides an academic overview of Leyla Akbulut’s research profile in Renewable Energy and presents the scholarly indicators supplied for consideration in connection with the Best Review Paper Award. The profile encompasses institutional affiliation, indexed research documents, citations, h-index, and persistent researcher identifiers. Review papers play an important role in synthesizing existing evidence, identifying research trends, and providing structured perspectives on developing scientific fields. In renewable-energy research, systematic assessment of existing knowledge can support the evaluation of technologies, resources, policies, and future research directions.[2]

Keywords

Leyla Akbulut, Best Review Paper Award, Renewable Energy, Review Papers, Sustainable Energy, Energy Research, Academic Research, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey.

Introduction

Renewable energy research encompasses the development, assessment, integration, and optimization of energy resources that can contribute to a lower-carbon energy system. Scientific review literature is particularly relevant to this field because renewable-energy technologies and associated policies develop across multiple disciplines. Comprehensive reviews can organize findings from individual studies, identify areas of agreement and uncertainty, and establish directions for subsequent investigation.[3]

The academic profile of Leyla Akbulut is situated within this broader research context. Her affiliation with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University and her indexed research record provide a basis for describing her scholarly activity in Renewable Energy. Persistent identifiers such as ORCID also assist in distinguishing researchers and connecting scholarly outputs across publication and indexing systems.[4]

Research Profile

Leyla Akbulut is affiliated with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey and is identified with Renewable Energy as a principal subject area in the supplied research information. Her Scopus Author ID is 57219160240. The supplied profile records 10 documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 3. These metrics describe publication output and citation activity as represented by the specified scholarly indexing profile.[1]

  • Researcher: Leyla Akbulut
  • Institution: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
  • Country: Turkey
  • Subject Area: Renewable Energy
  • Scopus Author ID: 57219160240
  • Documents: 10
  • Citations: 38
  • h-index: 3

Research Contributions

Research contributions in Renewable Energy may include the evaluation of energy technologies, resource assessment, energy-system analysis, sustainability assessment, and synthesis of evidence from existing scientific literature. Review-oriented research is particularly valuable when a subject contains a rapidly expanding body of publications because structured synthesis can help researchers identify methodological patterns, unresolved questions, and emerging areas of investigation.[2]

Within this context, Akbulut’s academic record can be considered through the combination of publication activity and citation indicators. The available profile information establishes an indexed research presence but does not, by itself, establish the methodological quality or conclusions of individual publications. Detailed assessment of specific review papers should therefore consider factors such as scope, literature-search methodology, synthesis quality, transparency, originality, and relevance to the field.[3]

Publications

The supplied academic profile reports 10 research documents associated with Leyla Akbulut. Bibliographic records and citation information can be consulted through the researcher’s Scopus and Google Scholar profiles. Because publication records can change as databases are updated, individual article-level information should be verified against the corresponding scholarly databases before being used for formal bibliometric evaluation.[1][5]

  • Scopus documents reported: 10
  • Scopus citations reported: 38
  • Reported h-index: 3
  • Research area represented in the supplied profile: Renewable Energy

Research Impact

Citation counts and h-index values are commonly used as bibliometric indicators of scholarly visibility, although they should be interpreted in relation to disciplinary practices, publication age, database coverage, and the characteristics of individual research outputs. The supplied profile reports 38 citations and an h-index of 3 for Leyla Akbulut. These figures provide quantitative context but should not be treated as a standalone measure of research quality or societal impact.[1]

In Renewable Energy, research impact may additionally be reflected through contributions to scientific synthesis, technology assessment, policy understanding, methodological development, and the practical interpretation of evidence. A complete assessment of impact would therefore require examination of individual publications and their documented influence beyond citation counts.[3]

Award Suitability

The Best Review Paper Award is intended to recognize scholarly work that demonstrates strong synthesis and critical evaluation of existing research. Relevant assessment dimensions may include the clarity of the research question, comprehensiveness of the literature considered, methodological transparency, critical analysis, organization of evidence, originality of synthesis, and contribution to future research. These criteria are particularly relevant to renewable-energy reviews because the field encompasses diverse technologies and rapidly developing evidence bases.

Leyla Akbulut’s documented affiliation, research specialization, indexed publication activity, and citation profile provide an academic basis for consideration within a research-recognition context. However, formal award decisions should be based on the specific review paper submitted and the applicable evaluation criteria of the New Scientists Awards rather than bibliometric indicators alone.[5]

Conclusion

Leyla Akbulut is an academic researcher affiliated with Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Turkey and associated with the field of Renewable Energy. The supplied scholarly profile records 10 documents, 38 citations, and an h-index of 3. Her research profile can be considered in the context of review-based scholarship, where systematic synthesis and critical interpretation of existing evidence are important components of scientific progress. The Best Review Paper Award provides a recognition framework in which the quality and contribution of an individual review paper can be assessed alongside the broader academic profile of the researcher.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Leyla Akbulut, Author ID 57219160240. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219160240
  2. International Energy Agency. (n.d.). Renewables and renewable energy research resources. IEA.
    https://www.iea.org/topics/renewables
  3. IPCC. (2022). Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
    https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009157926
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Leyla Akbulut. ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2264-4555
  5. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar profile: Leyla Akbulut. Google Scholar.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RIO8E9wAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

Roberto Parra Saldivar | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldivar | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Cranfield University | United Kingdom 

Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar is an internationally recognized researcher in environmental biotechnology, sustainable bioprocessing, and bioengineering, currently serving at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. With over 15,221 citations, an h-index of 66, and more than 332 Scopus-indexed publications, his scholarly influence spans biotechnology, nanotechnology, bioresource valorization, and environmental remediation. His research focuses on mycoremediation, biocatalysis, biorefinery systems, enzyme immobilization, nanobiocatalysts, microalgal technologies, and sustainable manufacturing. He has published extensively in leading journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Advanced Materials, and Trends in Analytical Chemistry. His work has driven significant advancements in phycoremediation, biopolymer development, waste-to-energy systems, and bioprocess engineering for environmental protection. Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar has authored 20 book chapters and 18 patents, reflecting his strong commitment to innovation and technology transfer. His funded projects, exceeding £5 million, include collaborations with major industrial partners such as Heineken, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and FEMSA, as well as global research institutions including MIT, Harvard, Oxford, DTU, and the National University of Singapore. These projects focus on bioreactor design, enzyme systems for pollutant degradation, CO₂ bio-capture, biodegradable batteries, and circular bioeconomy models. A frequent keynote speaker and conference organizer, he has chaired international symposia on Advanced Materials, Blue Technology, and Sustainable Manufacturing. His editorial and reviewer roles in high-impact journals and his membership in the Mexican Academy of Sciences underscore his academic leadership. Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher (Thomson Reuters, 2016) and National Researcher Level III (CONACyT, Mexico), Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar’s pioneering contributions have significantly advanced global sustainability through biotechnology-driven innovation.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Sci Profiles | Web of Science | Loop

Featured Publications

1. Cuellar‐Bermudez, S. P., Aguilar‐Hernandez, I., Cardenas‐Chavez, D. L., Ornelas‐Soto, N., Romero‐Ogawa, M. A., & Parra‐Saldivar, R. (2015). Extraction and purification of high‐value metabolites from microalgae: Essential lipids, astaxanthin and phycobiliproteins. Microbial Biotechnology, 8(2), 190–209. https://doi.org/10.1111/1751-7915.12167

2. Arevalo-Gallegos, A., Ahmad, Z., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldivar, R., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Lignocellulose: A sustainable material to produce value-added products with a zero waste approach—A review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 99, 308–318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.02.097

3. Bilal, M., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldivar, R., Hu, H., Wang, W., Zhang, X., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Immobilized ligninolytic enzymes: An innovative and environmentally responsive technology to tackle dye-based industrial pollutants—A review. Science of the Total Environment, 576, 646–659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.10.137

4. Bhattacharyya, S. S., Ros, G. H., Furtak, K., Iqbal, H. M. N., & Parra-Saldívar, R. (2022). Soil carbon sequestration—An interplay between soil microbial community and soil organic matter dynamics. Science of the Total Environment, 815, 152928. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152928

5. Alemán-Nava, G. S., Casiano-Flores, V. H., Cárdenas-Chávez, D. L., Díaz-Chávez, R., Scarlat, N., Mahlknecht, J., Dallemand, J.-F., & Parra-Saldivar, R. (2014). Renewable energy research progress in Mexico: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 32, 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.01.004

Caichao Wan | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Nanotechnology Innovation Award

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Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan | Renewable Energy and Green Technologies | Nanotechnology Innovation Award

Full Professor | Central South University of Forestry and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan is a globally recognized materials scientist and full professor at the Central South University of Forestry and Technology, China. With over 3,585 citations, 84 Scopus-indexed publications, and an h-index of 37, he stands among the leading researchers in biomass-based functional materials and sustainable energy systems. His research focuses on biomass-derived polymers, carbon materials, and nanocomposites for applications in energy storage, solar cells, and green bioresource utilization. Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan has published extensively in prestigious journals such as Advanced Energy Materials, ACS Nano, Advanced Science, and Coordination Chemistry Reviews, where his works have significantly influenced the fields of biomass valorization, renewable materials engineering, and nanostructured energy devices. He has authored and co-edited three scientific books and contributed over eighty first or corresponding-author papers to SCI and Scopus journals, reflecting his strong research leadership and innovation capacity. His research team has completed or is undertaking twelve major research projects, many funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and he has secured five patents that demonstrate practical innovations in functional and bio-based materials. In addition, Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan has collaborated with researchers from the USA, UK, Japan, and Australia, contributing to cross-disciplinary advancements in nanotechnology and sustainable chemistry. An IAAM Fellow and recipient of the Liang Xi Forestry Science and Technology First Prize, Prof. Wan also serves as an editorial board member for Nano Research and InfoMat, reflecting his international standing in materials science. His work bridges fundamental science and applied engineering, promoting green innovation, circular economy, and next-generation bioenergy technologies. Through his impactful publications, patents, and global collaborations, Prof. Dr. Caichao Wan continues to advance the sustainable transformation of materials science and renewable energy research.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate | Sci Profiles | Sci Space

Featured Publications

1. Yuan, Y., & Wan, C. (2022). Dual application of waste grape skin for photosensitizers and counter electrodes of dye-sensitized solar cells. Nanomaterials, 12(3), 563. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030563

2. Tian, W., Wan, C., Yong, K.-T., Liu, S., Wei, S., Zhang, C., Liu, X., Su, J., Cheng, W., & Wu, Y. (2022). Learning from nature: Constructing a smart bionic structure for high-performance glucose sensing in human serums. Advanced Functional Materials, 32(1), 2106958. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202106958

3. Wan, C., Zhang, L., Yong, K.-T., Li, J., & Wu, Y. (2021). Recent progress in flexible nanocellulosic structures for wearable piezoresistive strain sensors. Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 9(35), 11909–11928. https://doi.org/10.1039/D1TC02360H

4. Wan, C., Liu, X., Huang, Q., Cheng, W., Su, J., & Wu, Y. (2021). A brief review of transparent wood: Synthetic strategy, functionalization and applications. Current Organic Synthesis, 18(6), 789–803. https://doi.org/10.2174/1570179418666210614141032

5. Wei, S., Wan, C., Jiao, Y., Li, X., Li, J., & Wu, Y. (2020). 3D nanoflower-like MoSe₂ encapsulated with hierarchically anisotropic carbon architecture: A new and free-standing anode with ultra-high areal capacitance for asymmetric supercapacitors. Chemical Communications, 56(3), 434–437. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CC07362K