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Solar Energy Systems and Technologies

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Humphrey Adun
Near East University
2
Shiqiang Zhou
Beijing Institute of Technology
3
Mohan Rawat
Chameli Devi Group of Institutions
4
R.P. Merchán
Universidad de Salamanca
5
Kunyang Yu
Northeast Agricultural University
6
Ramasamy Dhivagar
Yeungnam University
7
Tianhe Long
Chongqing University
8
Saeed Siah Chehreh Ghadikolaei
Mazandaran University of Science and Technology
9
Raja Elarem
University of Monastir
10
Y. Elaouzy
Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique

Rising Stars Papers

1
The synergistic role of carbon dioxide removal and emission reductions in achieving the Paris Agreement goal
Sustainable Production and Consumption|2024
80 cit.
2
Evaluation of technical and gamma radiation shielding properties of sustainable ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete
Construction and Building Materials|2024
78 cit.
3
Enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of cementitious composites via red mud-based microencapsulated phase change material: Towards energy conservation in building
Energy|2024
69 cit.
4
Performance analysis of solar desalination using crushed granite stone as an energy storage material and the integration of solar district heating
Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects|2024
63 cit.
5
Carbon-negative heat-stored limestone calcined clay cement mortar containing form-stable phase change materials
Journal of Cleaner Production|2024
46 cit.
6
Assessing the decarbonization of electricity generation in major emitting countries by 2030 and 2050: Transition to a high share renewable energy mix
Heliyon|2024
46 cit.
7
Microstructure and radiation shielding properties of lead-fiber reinforced high-performance concrete
Ceramics International|2024
43 cit.
8
Performance analysis of snail shell biomaterials in solar still for clean water production: nature-inspired innovation for sustainability
Water Science & Technology|2024
37 cit.
9
Effects of the position and melting point of the PCM layer on the comprehensive thermal performance of a Trombe wall under mixed dry climate
Energy and Buildings|2024
35 cit.
10
A comprehensive assessment on a double slope solar still integrated with solar photovoltaic panel and phase change material for sustainable power and freshwater cogeneration
Applied Thermal Engineering|2025
34 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Harrison M. Skye
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2
Shaimaa Abdelbaqi
United Arab Emirates University
3
Caichu Xia
Ningbo University
4
Mengjie Song
Beijing Institute of Technology
5
Bendong Yu
Nanjing Tech University
6
Pouyan Talebizadehsardari
University of Nottingham
7
Shen Du
Ministry of Education
8
Yuekuan Zhou
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
9
Yushi Liu
Harbin Institute of Technology
10
Mustafa Dagbasi
Cyprus International University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Peer-to-peer energy sharing and trading of renewable energy in smart communities ─ trading pricing models, decision-making and agent-based collaboration
Renewable Energy|2023
210 cit.
2
Worldwide carbon neutrality transition? Energy efficiency, renewable, carbon trading and advanced energy policies
Energy Reviews|2023
174 cit.
3
Climate change adaptation with energy resilience in energy districts—A state-of-the-art review
Energy and Buildings|2022
137 cit.
4
Low-carbon transition in smart city with sustainable airport energy ecosystems and hydrogen-based renewable-grid-storage-flexibility
Energy Reviews|2022
130 cit.
5
Advanced controls on energy reliability, flexibility and occupant-centric control for smart and energy-efficient buildings
Energy and Buildings|2023
123 cit.
6
Transition towards carbon-neutral districts based on storage techniques and spatiotemporal energy sharing with electrification and hydrogenation
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews|2022
122 cit.
7
Advances in emerging digital technologies for energy efficiency and energy integration in smart cities
Energy and Buildings|2024
113 cit.
8
A clean strategy of concrete curing in cold climate: Solar thermal energy storage based on phase change material
Applied Energy|2022
112 cit.
9
Advances of machine learning in multi-energy district communities‒ mechanisms, applications and perspectives
Energy and AI|2022
111 cit.
10
Artificial intelligence in renewable systems for transformation towards intelligent buildings
Energy and AI|2022
94 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Luisa F. Cabeza
Universitat de Lleida
2
R.Z. Wang
Institute of Refrigeration
3
Jie Ji
University of Science and Technology of China
4
Wei He
Unknown
5
K. Mahkamov
Northumbria University
6
Frank Bruno
University of South Australia
7
Hongxing Yang
Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University
8
M. M. Yovanovich
University of Waterloo
9
Paulo Santos
University of Coimbra
10
Xianting Li
Tsinghua University

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
State of the art on high temperature thermal energy storage for power generation. Part 1—Concepts, materials and modellization
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews|2009
1.7k cit.
2
Solar energy storage using phase change materials☆
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews|2006
1.3k cit.
3
Buoyancy-Induced Flows and Transport
Journal of Electronic Packaging|1989
1.2k cit.
4
Review on phase change materials (PCMs) for cold thermal energy storage applications
Applied Energy|2012
1.1k cit.
5
Review of passive PCM latent heat thermal energy storage systems towards buildings’ energy efficiency
Energy and Buildings|2013
1k cit.
6
Prognostics of lithium-ion batteries based on Dempster–Shafer theory and the Bayesian Monte Carlo method
Journal of Power Sources|2011
1k cit.
7
Thermal contact conductance
International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer|1969
1k cit.
8
Review on concentrating solar power plants and new developments in high temperature thermal energy storage technologies
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews|2015
916 cit.
9
Optimal sizing method for stand-alone hybrid solar–wind system with LPSP technology by using genetic algorithm
Solar Energy|2007
911 cit.
10
Current status of research on optimum sizing of stand-alone hybrid solar–wind power generation systems
Applied Energy|2009
888 cit.

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