Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Gerardo Maria Mauro was born in Benevento (Italy) on May 12, 1988. He is Associate Professor of Applied Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer at “Università degli Studi del Sannio”, Department of Engineering, since December 2021. His main research topics concern: i) advanced modeling and optimization of heat transfer systems via computational fluid dynamics and numerical methods, e.g., topology optimization; ii) numerical simulation and optimization of building energy design or retrofit; iii) large-scale analysis of building stocks via machine/deep learning; iv) development and optimization of strategies for the model predictive control of energy systems; v) investigation of innovative building components for 3d printing; vi) modeling and optimization of thermal energy storage systems. He is author of more than 90 scientific publications at international level. Five of them have been “highly cited papers” according to ISI Web of Science. According to SCOPUS database (June 2024) he has H-Index equal to 27 and more than 2700 citations. He is Associate Editor of the Journal “Energy Reports”, Elsevier. He is Editorial Board Member of the MDPI Journals “Sustainability”, “Energies”, “Buildings” and “Thermo”. He is Reviewer of around 30 international scientific Journals published by Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, MDPI and Springer. He participated to different national and European research projects. Currently, he is the Principal Investigator of the national PRIN Project VISIONS (eVolutIonary deSign of InnOvative heat traNsfer deviceS), and he is the local coordinator of the national PRIN Project TOMORROW (TOpology & Material Optimization using additive manufactuRing to maximize stRuctural and thermal perfOrmances of building Walls). He is the winner of the "Buildings 2023 Young Investigator Award", offered by the international Journal "Buildings" MDPI.

Dr. Cumar Luxsacumar Sivakanesar is a distinguished leader and innovator with an impressive blend of academic and professional achievements. With over 25 years of experience in R&D, he has made transformative contributions to advancing technologies across various industries.
As a serial entrepreneur, Cumar has successfully founded and scaled nine start-up companies, demonstrating his exceptional ability to turn innovative ideas into impactful enterprises. His dedication to scientific and technological advancement is evident through his five published papers in international journals and five registered patents, underscoring his expertise and commitment to excellence.
Through visionary leadership, Cumar continues to drive breakthroughs in sustainability, renewable energy, and cutting-edge technologies. His work shapes the future of innovation, fostering progress in key areas critical to addressing global challenges.
Cumar's extensive experience and deep expertise will be pivotal in shaping SiPow into a thriving, innovative company. With a strong focus on sustainability, he brings valuable insights into effective waste management, minimizing energy consumption, and incorporating environmentally friendly solutions. These efforts not only fuel SiPow’s growth but also solidify its commitment to sustainable development and long-term success in a competitive market.

Jinsong Wu received the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, in 2006. He received 2020 IEEE Green Communications and Computing Technical Committee (TCGCC) Distinguished Technical Achievement Recognition Award, for his outstanding technical leadership and achievement in green wireless communications and networking. He was the leading editor and a coauthor of the comprehensive book, entitled Green Communications: Theoretical Fundamentals, Algorithms, and Applications (CRC Press, September 2012). He received the 2017, 2019, and 2021 IEEE System Journal Best Paper Awards. His coauthored paper won the 2018 IEEE Green Communications Best Magazine Paper Award. He was elected Vice-Chair Technical Activities (2017-2022), IEEE Environmental Engineering Initiative, a pan-IEEE effort under IEEE Technical Activities Board (TAB). He was the Founder and Founding Chair of IEEE Technical Committee on Green Communications and Computing (TCGCC) from 2011 to 2017. He was a Co-Founder and the Founding Vice-Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Big Data (TCBD) (2014-2022).

He is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) at Department of Marine Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University, Haiphong City, Vietnam. He is an Honorary Professor at School of Computing Science and Engineering, Galgotias University, India and an Honorary Adjunct Professor at School of Computer Science and Engineering, Lovely Professional University (LPU), India. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Faculty at SIMATS Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Tamilnadu, India. He received B.Eng and M.Sc at Vietnam Maritime University, Vietnam in 2011 and 2014, respectively. He got Ph.D. Degree at Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China in 2018. H  is an Editor/Guest Editor for the reputation journals indexed in SCI/SCIE such as Environment, Development and Sustainability, IET Intelligent Transport System, International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, Sustainable Computing: Informatics and Systems, International Journal of Renewable Energy Technology, International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering, IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, Mathematics.In 2015, he had been awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for the full funding of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in China. In 2019, He had been awarded the NEPTUNE prize for the outstanding researchers by Vietnam Maritime University, In 2022, he is one of five outstanding scientists in Vietnam to be nominated for Ta Quang Buu prize by the National Foundation for Science & Technology Development (NAFOSTED). Additionally, he had been selected and awarded the full scholarship for the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of National Research Foundation (NRF) for Foreign Researchers by the Government of South Korea.

Ronny Erdan is a PhD candidate specializing in environmental engineering, with a background in mechanical engineering. Her research focuses on remote sensing applications for water quality assessment, with a particular emphasis on integrating field measurements and satellite data to improve wastewater monitoring. She has experience in CAD design, environmental data analysis, and sustainability technologies. Her work aims to develop efficient, scalable methodologies for water resource management in data-limited settings.

I am a business-oriented leader with over 15 years of experience in the international mining and metallurgical industry, specializing in novel mineral processing technologies. My expertise lies in scaling up laboratory to pilot-scale technologies and processes to achieve profitability. I prioritize pragmatic and risk-managed technology development, emphasizing the importance of building the right team for successful scale-up. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered technical, financial, and reputational success. I have expertise in classification, physical separation and flotation of various minerals, and I have worked with leading mining houses and equipment suppliers on global projects involving REE, PGM, gold, copper, cobalt, nickel, lead, zinc, iron, barite, apatite and phosphates. I have strong skills in developing and implementing R&D strategies, managing budgets and resources, managing complex research initiatives, consulting and training in the industry, and risk assessment and mitigation.

Adrián Will received a degree in Mathematics from FAMAFUNC and a Ph.D in Mathematics from the same university. He currently is the Director of the Research Group GITIA, a Research Group focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and its applications, in the National Technological University (UTN), Tucumán Faculty. He has published articles in several national and international journals and conferences, and presented two patent applications. He is also involved in several industrial projects dealing with Optimization of Electricity Distribution Networks, Energy Consumption Management, and Energy Efficiency. His team won awards in 2021 and 2022 Innovar prizes, for their work on Smart Grids.

Dr. Deepak L. Waikar, Chair, IEEE Education Society, Singapore, Ex-Managing Partner of EduEnergy Singapore, & Adviser for Vab Creative Consulting & Metafluint Pte Ltd Singapore has been involved in education, training, research, and management fields for more than three decades. He started his professional career as an Assistant Director at the National Power Engineers Training Institute in India after his post-graduation from the Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University in India. He has been associated with the premier institutions, polytechnics, colleges, and academies in India and Singapore as well as with British and Australian Universities offering courses in Singapore. He has authored/co-authored books, book chapters, research articles, and policy papers on power, energy, management, sustainable development, virtual digital teacher, e-learning, leadership, and education-related topics. He has served on various committees in professional bodies such as Chair of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), Power & Energy Society (PES) Chapter, Singapore, and Chair of the IEEE Education Society Chapter Singapore. He is a recipient of the IEEE-PES Outstanding Power Engineers' Award and SP Green Buddy Award. Dr. Waikar has been associated with Singapore Certified Energy Manager’s programme for more than a decade. He has also been an advisory committee member of the Indo-Universal Centre for Engineering Education (IUCEE). He has served as Editors and Reviewers for the conferences and journals and external examiner for assessing Master Dissertations and Doctoral Theses.
He has delivered hundreds of invited keynotes, plenary, panel session presentations on power, sustainable and clean energy, education, management, sustainability, virtual digital teaching, and leadership related topics at the international conferences, seminars and forums in North & South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. He has also been invited to give captivating & impactful inaugural, valedictory, and guest speeches for conferences, seminars, graduation ceremonies, and similar events of colleges, institutions, and universities. He has been providing a range of advisory, training, coaching, mentoring, and consultancy services for colleges, institutes, organisations, and individuals. Dr. Waikar has conducted hundreds of students, faculty, and management development programmes on various topics such as Sustainable & Clean Energy, Designing & Managing Innovative Research and Development projects, Strategies for Infusing Blended Learning, Rethinking Teaching and Learning, Trainopreneurship, Problem & Project-based Learning, Design Thinking, and Transforming Higher Education. Since July 2020, such programmes are offered through online mode/platform with almost similar effect.

Akomea Kyei Baffour is a self-motivated Master of Science student at the University of Ghana with a strong passion for climate change and sustainable development. His research focuses on the intersection between climate change and sustainable development, aiming to contribute meaningful solutions to global environmental challenges. He has actively participated in numerous projects related to climate and sustainability, notably through his involvement with Nasco Feeding Minds. Among his significant contributions is his work on the Renewable Energies for Africa: Effective Valorization of
Agri-Food Wastes (REFFECT Africa) Project. Akomea's academic journey was shaped by his undergraduate studies in Geography and Resource Development, which sparked his interest in sustainability. Beyond academics, he has engaged in personal agricultural initiatives involving green farming and animal rearing. Additionally, Akomea gained valuable international experience while working in Dubai,
where exposure to diverse climate conditions deepened his understanding of environmental dynamics.

Prof. Hanshen Lireceived his B.S.E. degree in Electric Power Engineering and Automation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China, in 2016, and the M.E. degree in Information, Production and Systems Engineering from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan in 2017, and M.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from SJTU in 2019, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), Beijing, China in 2023. Prof. Li has been a researcher at China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) since 2023. His research interests include planning and operation of active distribution networks, where Li has published 50+papers with over 200 total citations. He has been an editorial board of Journal of Energy Science and Technology since 2023, and also member of IEEE, IEEJ, CSEE and CES

Aderson Gallego Montoya, and I am an Electromechanical Engineer and hold a Master's degree in Industrial Energy Management from the Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano de Medellín. I am also a professor at the Institución Universitaria Pascual Bravo in Medellín. Currently, I am working on my doctoral thesis, which focuses on the use of alternative fuels, dual combustion, and the application of nanomaterials.

Michael Abrah is a dedicated professional with a strong interest in technology, innovation, and development. His passion for these fields led him to pursue a diploma in Computer Science from
Sunyani Polytechnic, now known as Sunyani Technical University.
Continuing his academic journey, Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from the University of Ghana in 2014. After graduation, he served as an IT Officer at Kibi Government Hospital, where he contributed to improving the hospital's technological infrastructure and services. Driven by a growing interest in environmental sustainability, Michael is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Climate Change and Sustainable Development at the University of Ghana. As part of his academic work, he has been actively involved in the Renewable Energies for Africa: Effective Valorization of Agri-Food Wastes (REFFECT Africa) Project, contributing to innovative solutions in renewable energy and sustainability.

GiulioTeodoro Maellaro was born in Brindisi (Italy) in 1955. He graduated in mechanical engineering at the University of Padua (Italy). He was an officer in the technical services of the Italian army in the motorization sector. He taught thermotechnics, thermotechnical systems, marine machinery, on-board technical systems, mechanical technology. Expert in sustainable energy and energy transformations. Freelance design engineer in the sectors of construction, plant engineering and energy saving. Convinced supporter of the need to immediately implement the energy transition. He designed the SEWAT (Sustainable Energy by Waves Trap) device to obtain sustainable energy from sea waves.

Dr Woo has a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering, and he has obtained PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M. He majors in energy system such as HVAC and its heat transfer, optimal design and control of refrigerator, reliability design of thermal components, and failure Analysis of thermal components in marketplace using the Non-destructive such as SEM & XRAY. In 1992.03–1997 he worked in Agency for Defense Development, Chinhae, South Korea, where he has researcher in charge of Development of Naval weapon System. He was working as a Senior Reliability Engineer in Refrigerator Division, Digital Appliance, SAMSUNG Electronics. Now he is working as associate professor in mechanical department, Ethiopian Technical University

Professor Vadym Abyzov - PhD; Doctor of Architecture; Professor of Kyiv National University of Technology and Design; Honoured Architect of Ukraine; Member of the ICOMOS, (2003-2007 - President of ICOMOS-Ukraine).
He graduated from the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture in 1979 and the Netherlands Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS, Rotterdam) in 1998 at the course "Inner City Development in Transition Economies".
His practical and scientific activities are related to the work of the Kyiv Regional Research and Design Institute for Experimental Design (1979-1988) and of the National Research Institute for Architecture and Urban Theory and History in the positions of Head of department, Chief architect, Director (1988-2006). Teaching work - at the Kyiv National Universities since 2007.
Under the guidance and direct participation of Vadym Abyzov more than 70 projects of buildings and urban complexes were developed. Leader of the nominations' projects of Ukrainian cultural heritage objects to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Author of 8 monographs and more than 300 printed scientific works on the development of architecture environment, urban management, as well as the preservation and use of cultural heritage, theory and practice of design.
Officially represented Ukraine at international symposia, meetings, seminars, assemblies of UN/ECE/HABITAT, UNESCO, ICOMOS, the TACIS European Commission. He has numerous State awards.

Marcella Franchi joined Haffner Energy in 2021, a company with a 30-year-old proven expertise in biomass-to-energy technology, and over 40 plants delivered to date. Marcella was a key player in the success of Haffner Energy’s IPO in February 2022. She was appointed Global CMO as the company’s international ambitions expanded. Haffner Energy is now present in the USA market with its patented technologies in line with the IRA, the Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap guidance, focusing on SAF and renewable hydrogen production from sustainable biomass and organic waste. In May 2024 she was appointed head of the newly created SAF unit as this sector continues to grow within Haffner Energy. Marcella began her career in financial engineering at Warren & Selbert (now Accufy Inc) in London, where she stayed for 17 years. She became a successful entrepreneur, founding and running companies in real estate and rentals in the UK and Portugal. Marcella has a degree from the London School of Economics and a postgraduate in Corporate Finance from the London Business School. She has lectured and consulted at university in Hong Kong and Lisbon. She is on the the board of the LBS Energy Club and Ambassador for Women in Green Hydrogen.

Professional Strengths:-
Writing frequently on reformations in teaching, evaluations and implementations of policies related to education. Ability to openly accept mistakes, willing to improve & believe in - sharing is winning. Travelled widely to deliver talks on nanotechnology as invited and keynote speaker. Recipient of many honours, accolades and appreciations while organising major scientific events. Shah has comprehensive knowledge of scientific teaching, demonstrations and mentorship in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Scientific Work: During 25 years of scientific career within India and outside, shah has published as many as 100 SCI research articles, covering the contemporary developments of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience. An author of 10 books has number of articles on current issues including on New Education Policy 2020 and science societies. Dr. Shah had a honour to work with prominent scientists both within and outside country and was honoured on many occasions for his dedicated work. He has been awarded a mega project (Rs 170 Lakhs) by the Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi for developing Nanotechnology Laboratory (LMN) at NIT Srinagar, besides receiving Rs. 100.00 Lakhs for commissioning Scanning Electron Microscope.

Mr. Banasco Seidu Nuhu is a social entrepreneur who is very passionate about effecting positive change. As the Co-founder and Executive Director of NASCO Feeding Minds, Banasco has spearheaded a noble mission of eradicating poverty and dependence in underprivileged Ghanaian communities. He has worked on a lot of projects under his foundation, with the most recent being REFFECT AFRICA. REFFECT AFRICA is a project in collaboration with the European Union to tackle the development of renewable energy sources, providing solutions for on-grid and off-grid communities, and their integration into the existing energy system. Mr. Nuhu is an Associate Member of the Royal Commonwealth Society. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering the youth garnered him a place in the esteemed 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship. He is an awardee of the 2017 ICT Champion Award from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switzerland, the Queen’s Young Leaders Award from the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, and the Young Achiever in Advocacy and Activism 2021 by National Young Achiever Awards.

The degree of Ph.D. for the work: “Comparative studies of thermal diffusivity using the classic and modified impulse method on the example of iron”, Military University of Technology Warsaw, promoter Prof. Dr Hab. eng. Janusz Terpiłowski, 2007
Master of Science degree in environmental engineering for the work “Technical and economic analysis of water boiler rooms fired with various fuels”, Bialystok University of Technology, 1997

Prof. Ala’a H. Al-Muhtaseb is a Professor in the Department of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman). He obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University in 1999 and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast (UK) in 2004. Currently, the overarching aim of his research is on the utilization and conversion of waste to energy, such as biofuels, biohydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and high-value products (e.g. biochar and activated carbon). He has over 220 publications in peer-reviewed Journals, 20 international conferences, and 6 book chapters.

Prof. Ala’a has had many research projects and consultancy services during the last 10 years, with a total value of around 2.5 million USD. As a recognition of excellence in scholarship and exceptional research performance, Prof. Al-Muhtaseb was awarded the prestigious Fellowship at the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK. He was selected twice by the “Web of Science” as one of the top 1% of highly cited researchers in 2020 and 2021. Prof. Ala’a also received the Oman National Research Award in 2018 and 2019 in the Energy & Industry Sector by TRC Oman. He is an external examiner for several MSc and PhD students in the UK. He is/was actively involved towards supervising multiple postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, and graduate/undergraduate students.

Dagmara Kociuba - assistant professor in the Department of Spatial Management at Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Lublin, Poland. Author and co-author of more than 90 publications on regional and local development, urban studies and spatial planning. A large part of her work concerns the implementation of EU cohesion policy (ITI, RIS3, ROPs), EU climate and energy policies and legislation, as well as management, cooperation and sustainable development of FUAs. She has presented the results of her research at international conferences and congresses, including ERSA, RSA, CEE, RSAI. Dr. D. Kociuba has held academic fellowships and participated in the TOP 500 Innovators program (University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, UK) and TOP Minds program (Fulbright Poland). She is an editor in Bulletin of Geography. Socio-economic Series. Dr. D. Kociuba cooperates with ministries and regional and local authorities, including in the implementation of EU programs, development of urban strategies and spatial planning and greenery. She is a substantive evaluation expert in NOPs, and in scientific institutions (e.g. NAWA). She has implemented grants and scientific projects under EU (OPIE, URBACT II, Interreg Europe) and national funds. She also has many years of experience in running and managing SMEs. She is a member of CPnet and was a member of the Board of ERSA - Polish Section (2013-2023). In her activities, Dr. Kociuba effectively develops the university's cooperation with local and regional authorities, NGOs and business.

My research spans the fields of dynamics, vibration, control, applied mechanics, structural health monitoring, and wind energy, and integrates analytical development, numerical simulation, experimental validation, and industrial application. Much of the current research can be divided into three areas: 1) vibration and stability of distributed structural systems; 2) finite element modeling, modal testing, model updating, and structural damage detection; and 3) infinitely variable transmission and wind energy. In the first area, we have developed new methodologies for analyzing and controlling the vibration of linear and nonlinear, time-invariant and time-varying, distributed-parameter systems. In the second area, we have addressed some major challenges in model-based damage detection: accurate modeling of structures and inverse analysis for damage detection. In the third area, we are developing novel all-geared infinitely variable transmission and variable electromotive-force generators.

Azer A.Kasimzade is a Professor in the Department of Mechanics and Director of the Earthquake Engineering Scientific Research Center at Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction-AzUAC, Baku, Azerbaijan . He is also a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering at OndokuzMayis University-OMU, Turkey. He currently serves as consultant, peer reviewer and as coordinating member of seismic code committee to the internationally partnerships projects subjected to Structural Seismic Isolation System and Modelling, Monitoring, Model Calibration, Assessment for Highly Reliable Structures. He has received his PhD and DSc degrees in Structural Mechanics from Moscow Civil Engineering University, USSR. They are related to the subject on modelling, safety and analysis problems of offshore platforms. He has worked with several international foundations around the world on earthquake resistant design problems and has authored several scientific publications, patent. He was awarded many research grants and Director of valuable projects in Japan, Turkey, and other countries. He is the recipient of the Science Promotion Award of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, NATO's Emerging Security Challenges Division, Science for Peace Award, USSR's Ministry of High Education the Science Promotion Awards, Awards from many International Conferences. His professional expertise encompasses: Modelling, Monitoring, Model Calibration, Simulation, Seismic Protection, Seismic Retrofitting, Analysis and Performance Based Assessments for earthquake resistant design of Highly Reliable Structures.

Dr Mohamed Amine MASMOUDI is an assistant professor in the Supply chain & information systems department of the Rabat Business School (RBS). He holds his PhD degree in Operational Research and Production Management, and Management Sciences: Logistics and Production, from the University of Sfax (Tunisia). His main research interest is positioned within the field of green logistics with respect to negative externalities of freight transportation and vehicle routing problems. He is author and co-author to numerous research papers published in top academic journals, such as Transportation Research Part D, Transportation Research Part E, Computers & Operations Research and Journal of Heuristics.

Dr. Budagyan graduated from the Moscow National Research University of Electronic Technology in 1980, attained a Ph.D. in physics and mathematics in 1985, and a Doctor of Science in materials science in 1993. From 1993 to 2001, he served as Professor and head of the Material Science department coordinating international and domestic projects in the Solar PV energy sector. From 2003 to 2010 as Director of R&D and Engineering at Adema Technologies Inc., Mountain View, California, he developed and implemented advanced systems for growing Silicon material for the PV industry. Since 2020, he has served as the president and founder of Adapses Inc., a start-up company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that develops and offers cutting-edge smart energy solutions, combining the power of PV Solar Energy systems with intelligent Smart Home solutions. Dr. Budagyan has contributed approximately 70 scholarly articles to scientific journals, published seven books, and attended more than 60 scientific conferences. In 2024 has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who.

Dr. Moinuddin Sarker, Ph.D., MRSC, has been the Chairman, CEO, and CTO of Waste Technologies, LLC (WTL) and SheBa Group, USA since 2013, and he is the company's sole owner. WTL has been working on Waste Management and through a green initiative bent on converting Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into Diesel, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Jet Fuel, Bio-gas, and Organic Compost (Fertilizer) / Electricity by using different green generators, especially Waste Plastic to Low Sulfur Fuel.
Dr. Sarker is an entrepreneur set on creating green jobs in local and International communities, being the owner of several other companies such as SheBa Green Technologies LLC, SheBa Enterprises LLC, SheBa Construction LLC, SheBa Magic Touch LLC, SheBa Waste Technologies Ltd (Bangladesh), SheBa Landscaping and Design LLC, Noor Zahan Kamal Web Technology (NKWT), SheBa Web Technology LLC, Solid Waste Solution LLC, Green Waste Management Solution LLC, SheBa Publication LLC, SheBa Web Technology LLC, SheBa Precision LLC, SheBa Construction Bangladesh Ltd, SheBa Publication Bangladesh Ltd, SheBa Waste Technologies Ltd (Bangladesh) and Waste Technologies Bangladesh Ltd. He is also the publisher of three unique magazines: Waste Management & Green Environment, Blue Economy & Biodiversity, and Agro-Economy & Agro-Waste.
Dr. Moinuddin Sarker received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, UK. He also has a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the same University, UMIST, and accomplished another Master’s degree in Chemistry, from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. From 2013-2023, Dr. Sarker, has developed a unique method to convert plastic into liquid fuel. Dr. Sarker is the inventor of the technologies Entitled: “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING PLASTIC TO FUEL”.
Dr. Sarker has more 130 research publications and has written 6 books including chapters. In addition, he is a Chief, Full Editor, Co-Editors, Associate Editor, and Reviewer in more than 130 peer review journals around the globe.

Joachim Holtz graduated in 1967 and received the Ph.D. degree in 1969 from the Technical University Braunschweig, Germany. In 1969 he became Associate Professor and in 1971 Full Professor and Head of the Control Engineering Laboratory, Indian Institute of Technology in Madras, India. He joined the Siemens Research Laboratories in Erlangen, Germany in 1972. From 1976 to 1998, he was Professor and Head of the Electrical Machines and Drives Laboratory, Wuppertal University, Germany. He is presently Professor Emeritus and a Consultant. His publications include 2 invited papers in the PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE, 17 invited papers in IEEE Journals, and 27 single-authored IEEE Journal papers. He is the recipient of 17 Prize Paper Awards, a coauthor of seven books. He holds 34 patents. Dr. Holtz is the recipient of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Dr. Eugene Mittelmann Achievement Award, the IEEE Industrial Applications Society Outstanding Achievement Award, the IEEE Power
Electronics Society William E. Newell Field Award, the IEEE Third Millennium Medal, the Anthony J. Hornfeck Service Award, and the IEEE Lamme Gold Medal. Dr. Holtz is Life Fellow of the IEEE, Life AdCom Member, Industrial Electronics Society, Past Editor- in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Past Chair, IEEE Newell Medal Committee, Past Chair, IEEE IES Fellow Committee, Outstanding Mentor, and Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society.

Eng. Mohammed Al Ta'ani is the Secretary General of Arab Renewable Energy Commission (AREC)and the Vice Chairman of Jordanian Renewable Energy Society (JRES) & general manager . He is the founder of both JRES & AREC. He was working in the field of Renewable Energy since 1988 (Solar PV &Green Building) as Project manager and researcher and publish more than 25 papers. From 1999-2007 he was the project manager for the Renewable energy in King Abdullah the Second Design&Development Bureau (KADDB). In 2002 he was the Project manager for the Jordanian Solar Car & Zero fossil Fuel House (Eco House for KADDB) Project manager. He was the Vice Director of Energy Center in Jordan University from 2007 until 2008 where he was working as the founder of this center. He was the founder of the Global Net for Renewable Energy in the Desert regions (GNREADER). Also was the Chairman of Renewable energy committee in Jordan Institution for Standards & Metrology , Ambassador of the DONG energy solar challenge events in the middle-east countries (World Cup for Solar Powered Boats). Member in the board of directors of renewable energy center in Philadephia university.

Hailing from Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz – Argentine Patagonia. Bachelor of biology (UBA) and Master in Environmental Management (UIA). The last ten years dedicated to the study and work in the impact of clean energy and the development of low-emission hydrogen. Management experience after nineteen years in various positions of responsibility in the state of Santa Cruz. Extensive experience in public policy design, regulations and in national and international negotiations on environmental matters. The greatest interest lies in demonstrating that the energy transition is an opportunity for a fair energy transition: inclusive, with a gender and environmental perspective

Dr. Kakha Nadiradze is the President of the Association for Farmers Rights Defense (AFRD) Georgia and a certified practitioner in agriculture, focusing on food safety, environmental protection, and the conservation of plant and animal agrobiodiversity. As the Chair of the Commission on Ecosystems Management (CEM) for Eastern Europe, under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), he leads efforts to promote sustainable and innovative practices in ecosystem management.
With over 26 years of professional experience, Dr. Nadiradze has held numerous management and advisory roles, offering strategic guidance to governments, policymakers, farmers, and agricultural enterprises globally. His expertise spans sustainable food systems, renewable energy, micro algae and solar energy projects, agribusiness optimization, and market opportunity evaluations, with a particular emphasis on integrating Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) into agricultural and environmental practices.
Dr. Nadiradze is also an editorial board member for several academic journals, including those of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), the Grassroots Journal of Natural Resources, and others. He actively contributes to global initiatives like the Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) and serves as a Task Force Member of the Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) at the Smithsonian Institution.
A prolific author, Dr. Nadiradze has published extensively on topics including food systems, climate change, environmental resilience, and biodiversity conservation. His work bridges theory and practice to inform policy-making, addressing critical challenges such as climate change and resource degradation while championing sustainable and equitable solutions.

Dr. Nazmiye KOPACAK was born in Istanbul in 1988. She received her B.Sc. degree in Electrical
Engineering from Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, in 2011, followed by an M.Sc. degree in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering from Selçuk University, Konya, in 2016. Dr. KOPACAK completed her Ph.D.
in Electrical Engineering at Yıldız Technical University in 2024.
She began her professional career in 2011 as a Maintenance Engineer at a plastics manufacturing
company in Turkey. From 2011 to 2013, she actively contributed to the planning of preventive
maintenance activities and implemented improvements to enhance the efficiency of electrical
systems, particularly focusing on lighting systems. Between 2013 and 2018, Dr. KOPACAK worked as a
Distribution Systems Planning Engineer at one of the leading electrical distribution companies in
Turkey. In this role, she was responsible for preparing the company’s annual investment programs.
Additionally, she worked as an executive member of the Master Plan project and contributed
significantly to the review of regional demand forecast reports. Dr. KOPACAK also developed and
conducted online training on the use of the PSS SINCAL power system analysis software. Her
responsibilities included supervising the installation, maintenance, operation, and acceptance
processes of electrical distribution infrastructure across various terrains and climatic conditions.
In 2018, Dr. KOPACAK was awarded the "100/2000 PhD Scholarship" by the Higher Education Council
of Turkey (YÖK) to conduct research on "Hydrogen and Fuel Cells" and began her Ph.D. studies at Yıldız
Technical University, Department of Electrical Engineering. During the 2019-2020 academic year, she
spent 10 months as a visiting student at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland, funded by the Turkish
National Agency. Since 2021, Dr. Nazmiye KOPACAK has been working as a Research Assistant in the
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Üsküdar University and as a leading founding
member of the Power and Machines Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, she played a key role in establishing the laboratory and promoting its mission.

Prof. Dr. Michael Laar completed his architectural studies in Munich/Germany in 1993 and began his career as an architect at the Institute for Ecological Architecture and Urban Design in Cologne.
Parallel to his professional career, he completed an evening course at the Institute for Tropical Technology, which he completed as a Master of Engineering. He received a DAAD scholarship for his six-month thesis in Brazil.

After working as an architect and research assistant, he completed his doctorate at the Bauhaus University Weimar, also funded by a scholarship, on the dynamic calculation of daylight using the example of Rio de Janeiro. At the same time, he carried out research projects in Rio de Janeiro in areas such as green roofs and indoor comfort.

After completing his doctorate, Prof. Dr. Laar founded a planning and consulting office for sustainable building in Rio de Janeiro, from where he carried out projects in Egypt, Brazil, China, Germany, South Africa and Tunisia, among others. In parallel he worked as professor at the Lutheran University of Brazil in Manaus in the amazon region. This was followed by several years as long term expert in Mauritius, Peru, Mozambique and again in Brazil, where he managed projects in the field of sustainability on behalf of the German government and the EU as an advisor to national governments.

In 2019, he was appointed as full professor to the Deggendorf Institute of Technology in Southern Germany to set up the Master's degree program “Healthy and Sustainable Buildings” at the European-Campus-Rottal-Inn.
Since 2021, he also holds the role of Sustainability Officer at DIT.

Prof. Dr. Laar has received numerous awards, published over 70 articles, received several patents and is an expert for sustainable public buildings (BNB AP) and LEED Accredited Professional.

Dr. Rajat Gera is a distinguished academic and marketing expert with extensive experience in both academia and industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and a PGDRM in Marketing from the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). He is currently serving as Professor and Director at CMR University, Bangalore, overseeing School of Management, OMBR Campus.
Dr. Gera has previously held significant positions at IMT Ghaziabad, FORE School of Management, BIMTECH, Jain Deemed to be University, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, contributing to academic leadership, research and curriculum development. His research interests include impact of AI on Business and sustainability, service quality, e-service quality, e-learning, and corporate reputation. He has authored over 50 national and international publications and three edited books, with his cases being published by the Richard Ivey Business School and available at Harvard Business School Publishing. With over six years of industry experience in sales, marketing, and operations, Dr. Gera has worked with leading public and private sector companies. He has also been involved in management development programs for esteemed organizations like BP, BHEL, NTPC, and ONGC.
Dr. Gera has been recognized with numerous awards for his contributions to academia, including the Outstanding Business and Management Article by IGI Global and various accolades for teaching and research excellence. He is a visiting faculty member at international universities and an active participant in global academic initiatives, enhancing the quality and reach of management education.