Dr. Neyara Radwan is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Management Department at Liwa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She also holds the position of Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Suez Canal University, Egypt. She has earned two promotions to the rank of Associate Professor; first in Mechanical Engineering and later in Industrial Engineeringdemonstrating her stature as a distinguished academic and researcher with over 25 years of experience in higher education and scientific research. Her career is marked by a profound dedication to advancing knowledge in optimization, sustainability, artificial intelligence applications, and renewable energy. Dr. Radwan’s work addresses global challenges while bridging the gap between engineering and management disciplines. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, she develops impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Radwan has collaborated extensively with prestigious quality accreditation bodies, including ABET, AMBA, and AACSB. During her tenure at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, she served as both an Assistant and Associate Professor. In these roles, she was appointed as the Quality Assurance Officer for MBA/EMBA and Ph.D. programs, ensuring program excellence and compliance with international accreditation standards. Her efforts significantly enhanced academic quality and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. Dr. Radwan is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist at international conferences, where she shares her expertise on engineering innovation, sustainability, and academic leadership. Over her career, she has participated in more than 100 international conferences and workshops in various capacities, including as Editor, Conference secretary, Keynote Speaker, chairperson, advisory board member, and reviewer. These engagements reflect her commitment to fostering global dialogue and collaboration in academic and research. She has also played a pivotal role in curriculum development, accreditation processes, and quality assurance initiatives, ensuring that academic programs meet global standards while inspiring the next generation of researchers and engineers. Dr. Radwan is deeply committed to fostering international partnerships and promoting diversity in science and education. Her collaborations with global organizations such as the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and the Asia Africa Development Council reflect this commitment. As a leader in these initiatives, she advocates for equitable opportunities and inclusive practices in academia and research. Her research interests span critical domains, including sustainability, renewable energy, solid waste management, recycling, optimization, and supply chain management. These areas align with her overarching vision: to leverage innovative research, transformative education, and collaborative leadership to drive meaningful change and contribute to a sustainable future. Through her work, Dr. Radwan continues to have a lasting impact on both the academic community and society at large.

Guangyu Zhao, Ph.D. •AssociateProfessor (2014-present) College of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) • Lecturer (2008-2013) College of Basic and Interdisciplinary Sciences Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) Education • Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Lanzhou University (2003-2008) • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Lanzhou University(1999-2003) Research Interests • Structural Energy Storage Materials • All-solid-state lithium-ion battery Awards & Honors • 2018 Ministry of Education Award for Scientific and Technological Progress • 2021 Natural Science Award of Heilongjiang Province Funded Projects • 2 x National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grants (2010, 2018) • Sub-project of the National Key Research and Development Program (2024) • National Postdoctoral Special Funding Program (2010) • Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province (2017) Contact ? Email: zhaogy@hit.edu.cn ? Phone: +86-15945992035 ? Homepage: http://homepage.hit.edu.cn/zhaoguangyu Representative articles of the past three years:  Zinc-ion battery based structure energy storage materials [1]. Yu, Weijian; Zhao, Guangyu*; Wang, Zi; Tang, Jiaji; Wang, Shuo; Qiang, Jianjie; Cui, Yue; Chen, Yelei; Zhang, Li; Deng, Liang; Zhao, Lei; Wang, Zhenbo; Zhao, Lei; A zinc-ion battery based machinable structure energy storage material with a high specific energy and good environmental adaptability, NANO ENERGY, 2025, 142, DOI: 111210. 10.1016/j.nanoen.2025.111210 [2]. Wang, Ming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Bai, Xiaoming; Yu, Weijian; Zhao, Chenghao; Gao, Zhenren; Lyu, Pengbo; Chen, Zhaoyu; Zhang, Naiqing; Gradient Concentration Refilling of N Stabilizes Oxygen Vacancies for Enhanced Zn2+ Storage, ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, 2023, 13, 38. DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202301730 [3]. Zhang, Li; Luo, Jing; Bai, Xiaoming; Yu, Liping; Wang, Ming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Zhang, Naiqing; A Poly(ethylene carbonate)-based all solid state zinc ion battery, ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, 2023, 470, DOI: 143336. 10.1016/j.electacta.2023.143336 [4]. Wang, Ming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Yu, Xianbo; Bai, Xiaoming; Chen, Aosai; Zhao, Chenghao; Lyu, Pengbo; Zhang, Naiqing; Reconstructing fast ion transport channels of Zn3V2O7 (OH)2.2H2O to realize enhanced Zn2+storage performance, NANO ENERGY, 2023 110, 108336. DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2023.108336  All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries [1]. Bai, Xiaoming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Yang, Guiye; Wang, Ming; Lin, Qianru; Zhang, Naiqing; Multifunctional Double Layer Based on Regional Segregation for Stabilized and Dendrite-Free Solid-State Li Batteries, ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, 2023, 14, 12. DOI: 10.1002/aenm.202304112 [2]. Bai, Xiaoming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Yang, Guiye; Wang, Ming; Zhang, Jiachi; Zhang, Naiqing; A magnetic-assisted construction of functional gradient interlayer for dendrite-free solid-state lithium batteries, ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS, 2023, 63, 103041. DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2023.103041 [3]. Bai, Xiaoming; Zhao, Guangyu*; Yang, Guiye; Wang, Ming; Chen, Zhaoyu; Zhang, Naiqing; Titanium-Oxygen Clusters Brazing Li with Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12 for High-Performance All-Solid-State Li Batteries, NANO LETTERS, 2023, 23, 7934-7940. DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c01731 EarlierSCI papers: [1]. Le, S.; Yan, B.; Mao, Y.; Chi, D.; Zhu, M.; Jia, H.; Zhao, G.; Zhu, X.; Zhang, N., N-doped ?-MnO2 coated N-doped carbon cloth as stable cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. International Journal of Electrochemical Science 2023, 18, 1-8. [2]. Zhang, L.; Bai, X.; Zhao, G.*; Shen, X.; Liu, Y.; Bao, X.; Luo, J.; Yu, L.; Zhang, N., A visible light illumination assistant Li-O-2 battery based on an oxygen vacancy doped TiO2 catalyst. Electrochimica ACTA 2022, 405, 139794. [3]. Huang, H.; Zhao, G.*; Yu, X.; Shen, X.; Wang, M.; Bai, X.; Zhang, N., V-doped T-Nb2O5 toward high-performance Mg2+/Li+ hybrid ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2022, 10，577-584. [4]. Wu, C.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, G.*; Yu, X.; Liu, C.; He, J.; Sun, K.; Zhang, N., Interlayer-Expanded MoS2 Containing Structural Water with Enhanced Magnesium Diffusion Kinetics and Durability. CHEMELECTROCHEM 2021, 8, 4559-4563 [5]. Yu, X.; Zhao, G.*; Wu, C.; Huang, H.; Liu, C.; Shen, X.; Wang, M.; Bai, X.; Zhang, N., Constructing anion vacancy-rich MoSSe/G van der Waals heterostructures for high-performance Mg-Li hybrid-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2021, 9，23276-23285. [6]. Huang, H.; Zhao, G.*; Sun, X.; Yu, X.; Liu, C.; Shen, X.; Wang, M.; Lyu, P.; Zhang, N., Built-in electric field enhanced ionic transport kinetics in the T-Nb2O5@MoO2 heterostructure. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2021, 9，22854-22860. [7]. Yu, X.,Zhao, G.*, Liu, C., Wu, C., Huang, H., He, J., Zhang, N., A MoS2 and Graphene Alternately Stacking van der Waals Heterostructure for Li+/Mg2+ Co-Intercalation. Advanced Functional Materials, 2021, 2103214. [8]. Shen, X.;Zhao, G.*; Yu, X.; Huang, H.; Wang, M.; Zhang, N., Multifunctional SnSe-C composite modified 3D scaffolds to regulate lithium nucleation and fast transport for dendrite-free lithium metal anodes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2021, 9，21695-21702. [9]. Wu, C.; Zhao, G.*; Yu, X.;Liu, C.;Lyu, P.;Huang, H.;Maurin, G.; Le, S.; Sun, K. Zhang, N,MoS2/graphene heterostructure with facilitated Mg-diffusion kinetics for high-performance rechargeable magnesium batteries. Chemical Engineering Journal 2021, 412, 128736. [10]. Yu, X.; Zhao, G.*; Huang, H.; Liu, C.; Lyu, P.; Zhang, N., Interlayer-expanded MoS2 nanoflowers anchored on the graphene: A high-performance Li+/Mg2+ co-intercalation cathode material. Chemical Engineering Journal 2021, 428, 131284. [11]. Yu, X.; Zhao, G.*;Liu, C.;Huang, H.; Shen, X.;Zhang, N.,A material of hierarchical interlayer-expanded MoS2 nanosheets/hollow N-doped carbon nanofibers as a promising Li+/Mg2+ co-intercalation host. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2021, 9，11545-11552. [12]. Liu, C.; Zhao, G.*; Zhang, L.; Yu, X.; Huang, H.; Sun, K.; Zhang, N., A hybrid Mg2+/Li+ battery based on high-capacity conversion-type cobalt disulfide cathodes with ultralong cycle life and high energy density. Chemical Engineering Journal 2021, 405, 126726. [13]. Liu, C.;Zhao, G.*; Zhang, L.;Lyu, P.;Yu, X.;Huang, H.;Maurin, G.; Sun, K. Zhang, N,Self-Supported PPy-Encapsulated CoS2 Nanosheets Anchored on TiO2–x Nanorod Arrays Support by Ti–S Bonds for Ultra-long Life Hybrid Mg2+/Li+ Battery. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2020, 8, 22712-22719.doi.org/10.1039/D0TA07983A [14]. Shen, X.; Zhao, G.*; Fan, L.; Guo, Z.; Zhao, C.; Chen, A.; Yang, G.; Cheng, Z. Zhang, N., CuO–C modified glass fiber films with a mixed ion and electron-conducting scaffold for highly stable lithium metal anodes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2020, 8, ‏ 21961-21967.doi.org/10.1039/D0TA09113H [15]. Liu, C.;Zhao, G.*; Zhang, L.; Yu, X.; Huang, H.;Sun, K.,Zhang, N.,A hybrid Mg2+/Li+ battery based on high-capacity conversion-type cobalt disulfide cathodes with ultralong cycle life and high energy density. Chemical Engineering Journal 2020, 405, 126726. [16]. Yu, X.; Zhao, G.*;Gong, S.; Liu, C.; Wu, C.; Lyu, P.; Maurin, G.; Zhang, N.,Design of MoS2/Graphene van der Waals Heterostructure as Highly Efficient and Stable Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution in Acidic and Alkaline Media. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020, 12, 24777-24785. [17]. Zhang, L.; Ma, X.; Liang, H.; Lin, H.; Zhao, G.*, A non-enzymatic glucose sensor with enhanced anti-interference ability based on MIL-53(NiFe) metal-organic framework. Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2019, 7, 7006-7013. [18]. Huang, H.; Zhao, G.*; Zhang, N,; Sun, K.,Two-dimensionalNb2O5holeynanosheets prepared by a graphene sacrificial template method for highperformance Mg2+/Li+ hybrid ion batteries. Nanoscale 2019, 11,16222-16227. [19]. Gong, S.; Zhao, G.*; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Chemical mass production of MoS2/graphene van der Waals heterostructure as a highperformance Li‐ion intercalation host. ChemElectroChem 2019, 6, 3393-3400. [20]. Shen, X.; Zhao, G.*; Sun, K., A highly stable glass fiber host for lithium metal anode behaving enhanced coulombic efficiency. Electrochimica Acta 2019, 317 (10) 333-340. [21]. Zhao G.; Liu Y.; TangL.; ZhangL.; Sun K., Capacitive Behavior Based on the Ultrafast Mass Transport in a Self-Supported Lithium Oxygen Battery Cathode. ACS Applied Energy Materials 2019, 2 (3), 2113-2121. [22]. Zhang L.; Liang H.; Ma X.; Ye C.;Zhao G.*, A vertically aligned CuO nanosheet flm prepared by electrochemicalconversion on Cu-based metal-organic framework for non-enzymaticglucose sensors, Microchemical Journal 2019, 146 (5), 479-485. [23]. Wu, C.;Zhao, G.*; Gong, S.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., PVP incorporated MoS2 as a Mg ion host with enhanced capacity and durability. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2019, 7 (9), 4426-4430. [24]. Wu, C.; Zhao, G.*; Bao, X.; Chen, X.; Sun, K., Hierarchically porous delta-manganese dioxide films prepared by an electrochemically assistant method for Mg ion battery cathodes with high rate performance. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2019, 770, 914-919. [25]. Gong, S.; Zhao, G.*; Lyu, P.; Sun, K., Insights into the intrinsic capacity of interlayer-expanded MoS2 as a Li-ion intercalation host. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2019, 7 (3), 1187-1195. [26]. Zhao, G.; Tang, L.; Zhang, L.; Chen, X.; Mao, Y.; Sun, K., Well-developed capacitive-capacity of metal-organic framework derived Co3O4 films in Li ion battery anodes. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 2018, 746, 277-284. [27]. Zhao, G.; Sun, X.; Zhang, L.; Chen, X.; Mao, Y.; Sun, K., A self-supported metal-organic framework derived Co3O4 film prepared by an in-situ electrochemically assistant process as Li ion battery anodes. Journal of Power Sources 2018, 389, 8-12. [28]. Zhang, L.; Ye, C.; Li, X.; Ding, Y.; Liang, H.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Y., A CuNi/C Nanosheet Array Based on a Metal-Organic Framework Derivate as a Supersensitive Non-Enzymatic Glucose Sensor. Nano-Micro Letters 2018, 10 (2). [29]. Zhai, X.; Mao, Z.; Zhao, G.; Rooney, D.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Nanoflake delta-MnO2 deposited on carbon nanotubes-graphene-Ni foam scaffolds as self-standing three-dimensional porous anodes for high-rate-performance lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources 2018, 402, 373-380. [30]. Gong, S.; Zhao, G.*; Lyu, P.; Sun, K., A Pseudolayered MoS2 as Li-Ion Intercalation Host with Enhanced Rate Capability and Durability. Small 2018, 14 (48). [31]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Niu, Y.; Sun, K., A molten Mg corrosion method for preparing porous Ti foam as self-supported Li-O-2 battery cathodes. Electrochimica Acta 2017, 224, 64-70. [32]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Li, C.; Huang, H.; Sun, X.; Sun, K., A practical Li ion battery anode material with high gravimetric/volumetric capacities based on T-Nb2O5/graphite composite. Chemical Engineering Journal 2017, 328, 844-852. [33]. Zhao, G.; Ye, C.; Zhang, L.; Li, C.; Sun, K., T-Nb2O5 quantum dots prepared by electrodeposition for fast Li ion intercalation/deintercalation. Nanotechnology 2017, 28 (21). [34]. Zhang, L.; Ding, Y.; Li, R.; Ye, C.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Y., Ni-Based metal-organic framework derived Ni@C nanosheets on a Ni foam substrate as a supersensitive non-enzymatic glucose sensor. Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2017, 5 (28), 5549-5555. [35]. Zhang, L.; Ding, Y.; Li, R.; Ye, C.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Y., Electrodeposition of ultra-long copper nanowires on a titanium foil electrode for nonenzymatic voltammetric sensing of glucose. Microchimica Acta 2017, 184 (8), 2837-2843. [36]. Liu, C.; Zhao, G.*; Sun, K., Ti@MoSx core-shell nanowire arrays as self-supported electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2017, 42 (52), 30646-30652. [37]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Niu, Y.; Sun, K.; Rooney, D., Enhanced durability of Li-O-2 batteries employing vertically standing Ti nanowire array supported cathodes. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2016, 4 (11), 4009-4014. [38]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Lv, J.; Li, C.; Sun, K., Vertically aligned graphitic carbon nanosheet arrays fabricated from graphene oxides for supercapacitors and Li-O-2 batteries. Chemical Communications 2016, 52 (38), 6403-6406. [39]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Lv, J.; Li, C.; Sun, K., A graphitic foam framework with hierarchical pore structure as self-supported electrodes of Li-O-2 batteries and Li ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2016, 4 (4), 1399-1407. [40]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, D.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Ti@delta-MnO2 core-shell nanowire arrays as self-supported electrodes of supercapacitors and Li ion batteries. Electrochimica Acta 2016, 202, 8-13. [41]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Wang, B.; Sun, K., Cuprous oxide as Cathode Catalysts of Lithium Oxygen Batteries. Electrochimica Acta 2015, 184, 117-123. [42]. Zhao, G.; Li, C.; Zhang, L.; Lv, J.; Niu, Y.; Du, Y.; Sun, K., "Sea cucumber"-like Ti@MoO3 nanorod arrays as self-supported lithium ion battery anodes with enhanced rate capability and durability. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2015, 3 (45), 22547-22551. [43]. Zhang, L.; Zhang, J.; Yang, C.; Zhao, G.; Mu, J.; Wang, Y., Freestanding Cu nanowire arrays on Ti/Cr/Si substrate as tough nonenzymatic glucose sensors. Microchemical Journal 2015, 5 (101), 82998-83003. [44]. Zhang, L.; Yang, C.; Zhao, G.; Mu, J.; Wang, Y., Self-supported porous CoOOH nanosheet arrays as a non-enzymatic glucose sensor with good reproducibility. Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical 2015, 210, 190-196. [45]. Mo, R.; Tung, S. O.; Lei, Z.; Zhao, G.; Sun, K.; Kotov, N. A., Pushing the Limits: 3D Layer-by-Layer-Assembled Composites for Cathodes with 160 C Discharge Rates. Acs Nano 2015, 9 (5), 5009-5017. [46]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K.; Li, H., Free-standing Pt@RuO2 center dot xH(2)O nanorod arrays on Si wafers as electrodes for methanol electro-oxidation. Journal of Power Sources 2014, 245, 892-897. [47]. Zhao, G.; Niu, Y.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Ruthenium oxide modified titanium dioxide nanotube arrays as carbon and binder free lithium air battery cathode catalyst. Journal of Power Sources 2014, 270, 386-390. [48]. Zhao, G.; Mo, R.; Wang, B.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Enhanced Cyclability of Li-O-2 Batteries Based on TiO2 Supported Cathodes with No Carbon or Binder. Chemistry of Materials 2014, 26 (8), 2551-2556. [49]. Zhao, G.; Lv, J.; Xu, Z.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Carbon and binder free rechargeable Li-O-2 battery cathode with Pt/Co3O4 flake arrays as catalyst. Journal of Power Sources 2014, 248, 1270-1274. [50]. Mu, J.; Zhang, L.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Y., The crystal plane effect on the peroxidase-like catalytic properties of Co3O4 nanomaterials. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2014, 16 (29), 15709-15716. [51]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Electrochemical preparation of porous MoO3 film with a high rate performance as anode for lithium ion batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2013, 1 (2), 221-224. [52]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Porous MoO3 films with ultra-short relaxation time used for supercapacitors. Materials Research Bulletin 2013, 48 (3), 1328-1332. [53]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Capacitive contribution to lithium storage capacity in porous MoO3 films. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 2013, 694, 61-67. [54]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Pan, T.; Sun, K., Preparation of NiO/multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposite for use as the oxygen cathode catalyst in rechargeable Li-O-2 batteries. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 2013, 17 (6), 1759-1764. [55]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Meng, Y.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., High storage performance of core-shell Si@C nanoparticles as lithium ion battery anode material. Materials Letters 2013, 96, 170-173. [56]. Zhao, G.; Zhang, L.; Meng, Y.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Decoration of graphene with silicon nanoparticles by covalent immobilization for use as anodes in high stability lithium ion batteries. Journal of Power Sources 2013, 240, 212-218. [57]. Zhao, G.; Xu, Z.; Zhang, L.; Sun, K., Hierarchical porous Co3O4 films with size-adjustable pores as Li ion battery anodes with excellent rate performances. Electrochimica Acta 2013, 114, 251-258. [58]. Zhao, G.; Xu, Z.; Sun, K., Hierarchical porous Co3O4 films as cathode catalysts of rechargeable Li-O-2 batteries. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2013, 1 (41), 12862-12867. [59]. Zhang, L.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Y., Polyaniline nanowire electrodes with high capacitance synthesized by a simple approach. Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications 2013, 33 (1), 209-212. [60]. Qu, M.; Wu, J.; Zhao, G.; Zhang, Y., Nanostructured Surfaces, Coatings, and Films: Fabrication, Characterization, and Application. Journal of Nanomaterials 2013. [61]. Zhao, G.; Wei, Z.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Enhanced low temperature performances of expanded commercial mesocarbon microbeads (MCMB) as lithium ion battery anodes. Materials Letters 2012, 89, 243-246. [62]. Zhao, G.; Meng, Y.; Zhang, N.; Sun, K., Electrodeposited Si film with excellent stability and high rate performance for lithium-ion battery anodes. Materials Letters 2012, 76, 55-58. [63]. Wang, Z.-C.; Zhao, D.-D.; Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Ultrasonic assisted polyol synthesis of highly dispersed Pt/MWCNT electrocatalyst for methanol oxidation. Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 2009, 13 (3), 371-376. [64]. Zhao, G.; Xu, C.-L.; Li, H.-L., Pt-Ru nanowire arrayed electrodes for nitrite detection. Materials Letters 2008, 62 (10-11), 1663-1665. [65]. Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Electrochemical oxidation of methanol on Pt nanoparticles composited MnO2 nanowire arrayed electrode. Applied Surface Science 2008, 254 (10), 3232-3235. [66]. Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Preparation of polyaniline nanowire arrayed electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitors. Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 2008, 110 (2-3), 590-594. [67]. Qu, M.; Zhao, G.; Wang, Q.; Cao, X.; Zhang, J., Fabrication of superhydrophobic surfaces by a Pt nanowire array on Ti/Si substrates. Nanotechnology 2008, 19 (5). [68]. Qu, M.; Zhao, G.; Cao, X.; Zhang, J., Biomimetic fabrication of lotus-leaf-like structured polyaniline film with stable superhydrophobic and conductive properties. Langmuir 2008, 24 (8), 4185-4189. [69]. Zhao, G.; Xu, C.-L.; Li, H.-L., Highly ordered cobalt-manganese oxide (CMO) nanowire array thin film on Ti/Si substrate as an electrode for electrochemical capacitor. Journal of Power Sources 2007, 163 (2), 1132-1136. [70]. Zhao, G.; Xu, C.-L.; Guo, D.-J.; Li, H.; Li, H.-L., Template preparation of Pt nanowire array electrode on Ti/Si substrate for methanol electro-oxidation. Applied Surface Science 2007, 253 (6), 3242-3246. [71]. Yang, G.-W.; Gao, G.-Y.; Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Effective adhesion of Pt nanoparticles on thiolated multi-walled carbon nanotubes and their use for fabricating electrocatalysts. Carbon 2007, 45 (15), 3036-3041. [72]. Zhao, G.; Xu, C.-L.; Guo, D.-J.; Li, H.; Li, H.-L., Template preparation of Pt-Ru and Pt nanowire array electrodes on a Ti/Si substrate for methanol electro-oxidation. Journal of Power Sources 2006, 162 (1), 492-496. [73]. Xu, C.-L.; Li, H.; Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Electrodeposition of ferromagnetic nanowire arrays on AAO/Ti/Si substrate magnetic storage devices. Materials Letters 2006, 60 (19), 2335-2338. [74]. Xu, C.-L.; Li, H.; Zhao, G.; Li, H.-L., Electrodeposition and magnetic properties of Ni nanowire arrays on anodic aluminum oxide/Ti/Si substrate. Applied Surface Science 2006, 253 (3), 1399-1403. [75]. Li, H.; Xu, C. L.; Zhao, G.; Li, H. L., Effects of annealing temperature on magnetic property and structure of amorphous Co49Pt51 alloy nanowire arrays prepared by direct-current electrodeposition. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2005, 109 (9), 3759-3763. [76]. Li, H.; Xu, C. L.; Zhao, G.; Li, H. L., Preparation and magnetic properties of amorphous Co-Pt alloy nanowire arrays.ACTA PHYSICO-CHIMICA SINICA 2005, 21(6), 641-645.

Dr. Khayala Vagif Aliguliyeva is an Associate Professor (Docent) and Head of the Energy Department at Sumgayit State University, Azerbaijan. She was born in 1981 and received her higher education at Baku State University. Her main research interests include semiconductor physics, nanomaterials, biophysics, alternative energy, economic research, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Dr. Aliguliyeva has supervised two PhD dissertations and six master’s theses, contributing significantly to the academic development of young researchers in the field of energy and applied physics. She is the author of 85 scientific publications, including two methodological manuals, one book chapter, and three course syllabi. She has been awarded three honorary diplomas for her contributions to science and education. Through her scholarly work, Dr. Aliguliyeva has made a notable impact on the advancement of energy education and semiconductor research in Azerbaijan.

Asst.Prof. Dr. Emin Taner ELMAS is a Mechanical Engineer having degrees of B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., and was born in Sivas in 1974. He completed his doctorate at Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mechanical Engineering Department, Thermodynamics Science Branch, and his master's degree at Dokuz Eylül University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Energy Science Branch. He also completed his undergraduate education at Hacettepe University, ZEF, Mechanical Engineering Department and graduated from the faculty with honors in 1995 and became a mechanical engineer. He was awarded a non-refundable scholarship by the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers in his 4th year because he was the most succesful student during his first 3 classes study at the faculty. He graduated from İzmir Atatürk High School in 1991. Asst. Prof. Dr. ELMAS has completed his military service as a NATO Officer in BosniaandHerzegovina. He was a “ReservedOfficer” as a “2nd Lieutenant” as an “English-Turkish Interpreter”. He wasalso a “Guard Commander” andserved in Sarajevo, CampButmirwithinthe SFOR taskforce of NATO. He has beenawardedwith 2 (two) NATO MedalsandTurkishArmedForces Service Certificate of Pride (Bosnia&Herzegovina). In addition to his academic duties at universities, he has worked as an engineer and manager in various industrial institutions, organizations and companies; He has served as Construction Site Manager, Project Manager, Management Representative, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Energy Manager, CSO-CTO, CBDO, Factory Manager, Deputy General Manager and General Manager. Asst. Prof. Dr. Elmas is Department Head and is an Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies at Vocational School of Higher Education for Technical Sciences at IGDIR UNIVERSITY, Turkey. He is also an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering &BioSciences at the same university. He has nearly 30 years of total experience in academiaand in industry. He has served as a scientific referee and panelist for ASME, TUBITAK and many scientific institutions, organizations and universities, including NASA. “Mechanical Engineering, Energy Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Higher Mathematics, Evaporation, Heat Pipes, Space Sciences, Automotive, Bioengineering, Medical Engineering Applications, Neuroengineering, Medical Technique” are his academic and scientific fields of study; “Heating-Ventilation Air Conditioning Applications, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Energy Efficiency, Steam Boilers, Power Plants, Cogeneration, Water Purification, Water Treatment, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Welding Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Forming, Machining” are his industrial experience fields. Asst. Prof. Dr. Emin Taner ELMAS is also a musician, saz (baglama) virtuoso player and ney (Nay, Turkish Reed Flute) performer. He has a YouTube Music Channel (Emin Taner ELMAS) which includes some of his sound recordings of him playing the saz-baglama and blowing the ney. He composed the poem written by the great poet Âşık Veysel ŞATIROĞLU under the name of “Raşit Bey” in memory of his father Judge (Hâkim) Raşit ELMAS as “Raşit Bey Türküsü”, wrote it down, notated and published it as an academic article and broadcasted this song on his own music channel. He wrote the poems entitled “CanımBabam” and “Geldim Babam” which he wrote also in memory of his father and published in an academic literature journal, and composed instrumental musics for these poems. He also composed an instrumental song called “AnnemAnnem Türküsü” and gave it to his mother, Lawyer Tuna ELMAS, as a gift on Mother’s Day, 11.05.2025. He also has a poem titled "Ney and Neyzen." He also wrote and presented a poem titled "Esra Kardeşim" to his sister, Esra ELMAS, an archaeologist and English teacher. He has published books including "Saz-Bağlama Tuning System Method" (“Saz- BağlamaAkortSistemiMetodu”) and "Ney and Neyzen; Ney's Pitches, Frets, Sound Stages, Octaves, Structure, Performance,Ney Maintenance and Basic Music Theory" (Ney ve Neyzen; Ney’de Perdeler, Ses Devreleri, Oktavlar, Yapısı, İcrası, Ney Bakımıile Temel MusikiNazariyatı). He continues his artistic studies by writing various articles, books, poetry, lyrics and also realizing musical composition and repertoire works.

Professor Saim Memon is an accomplished CEO and Industrial Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering, renowned for bridging the gap between academic research, industrial innovation, and global market impact. With a distinguished academic career rooted in the UK, he holds a PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering from Loughborough University, England; a PGCE teaching qualification from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland; an MSc in Mechatronics from Staffordshire University, England; and a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, awarded with first-class distinction. Prof. Memon is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and he also holds Qualified Teacher Status awarded by the General Teaching Council for Scotland. His world-leading multidisciplinary research expertise encompasses Electrical, Mechanical, and Renewable Energy Engineering. Recognised internationally as a global public speaker, Prof. Memon ranks among the top 1% worldwide in the field of Energy and across all disciplines according to ScholarGPS over the past five years. This recognition stems from his extensive academic and research contributions, including over 150+ research publications and 37+ industry articles, accumulating more than 2300+ citations with an h-index of over 28+ and an i10-index exceeding 58+. He has served as Editor-in-Chief and Guest Editor for more than five journals and has fulfilled reviewer roles for over 40 journals. Additionally, he has delivered more than 90 invited, keynote, and visiting lectures and engaged in research collaborations with over 40 countries worldwide. Throughout his teaching career, Prof. Memon has taught 41 modules as module leader in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and renewable energy engineering, consistently achieving over 90% student satisfaction. He has also successfully supervised numerous PhD, MSc, and MEng projects. Prof. Memon's academic leadership is further evidenced by his significant contributions as a Head of research group, degree apprenticeship programs lead, course director for MSc, MEng, and BEng (Hons) programmes, Deputy Head of the School of Engineering, and overseeing programme development, accreditation, and validation.

Dr. Ikrame SELKANI FMOS 2025 RECAP Dr. Ikrame Selkani is an accomplished academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor at several prestigious business schools in Spain, including Cesine International Business School in Santander, UIBS, and ENEB Barcelona. Originally from Morocco, Dr. Selkani holds two PhDs: one in Heritage from the University of Córdoba, Spain, and another in Sustainable Management from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco. Dr. Selkani has made significant contributions to the academic community, publishing over 30 research papers in English, French, and Spanish across various international journals. Her research spans a wide array of topics, including Management, Marketing, City Marketing, Culture, Heritage, Tourism, Sustainability, Environment, and Innovation. She is also the author of the book "The Role of Marketing in the Success of Entrepreneurial Ventures" (2015), originally written in French. A recognized expert in her field, Dr. Selkani has been a keynote speaker at numerous international conferences in countries such as Morocco, France, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, the UK, and the USA

Albin Kaelin, CEO epeaswitzerland gmbh, Author Albin Kaelin is the founder, owner and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh since its foundation in 2009 and has driven the development and implementation of the Cradle to Cradle® design concept in various areas of the company. As early as 1993, he initiated the development of the Climatex® product line, which produced the world's first Cradle to Cradle® products. Cradle to Cradle® design creates recyclable products by setting itself apart from conventional recycling and maintaining the quality of the raw materials over several product life cycles. All materials are considered nutrients and are used in defined cycles at the right time and in the right place. Awards: Honored with over 30 awards since 2022, including IE 100 Award- 2024 and 2025 Albin Kaelin - Most Innovative CEO of The Year testify to his leadership and innovative spirit. References: THE EUROPEAN Climate Change: “A book for the businesses of tomorrow”. Author: “From Rebel to Radical Innovator; Leading the Transformation through Ciruclarity” Albin Kaelin epeaswitzerland gmbh epeaswitzerland gmbh supports companies in various fields of activity in the development and implementation of the Cradle to Cradle® design concept. With an experienced, internationally oriented and interdisciplinary management team, Cradle to Cradle® projects are implemented worldwide in all industries. www.epeaswitzerland.com Cradle to Cradle® Design Innovations Cradle to Cradle® Design defines and develops cyclable products. As a differentiation from conventional recycling, the quality of the raw materials is maintained over several product life cycles and only “chemicals assessed as safe” are used. The production processes, use and cycling of the products are designed according to the model of maintaining the quality of the raw materials over several life cycles. This means: no waste, everything is also a nutrient. The right materials are used in defined cycles (metabolisms) at the right time and in the right place.

DR.SAINUDEEN PATTAZHY Dr.SainudeenPattazhy, famous Indian Environmentalist, currently working as a Scientist and Professor at National University of Research Institute in Singapore. He embodies several personalities- environmental scientist, science manager, educator, author, and communicator– all rolled into one. There are few Indian scientists who have done so much in so many different fields, and have done it with such fervor. Due to the efforts, NASA named a minor planet after his name called 5178 Pattazhy planet in 2008. He is the first Keralite, who got planet name and became a part of the world history. He authored many research papers and International books. He has received many Awards . He got 9 patents .

Willi Semmler is the Henry Arnhold Professor of Economics at the New School in New York and a research fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis and at IIASA in Laxenburg, Austria. He is also a research fellow at La Sapienza University in Rome and is affiliated with Bielefeld University. He studied economics, mathematics and social sciences at the Universities of Hamburg, Munich and Berlin from 1966 to 1973. He completed his dissertation on "Multi-Sector Theories of Growth" summa cum laude at the Free University of Berlin in 1976, where he also obtained his habilitation in 1980.

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Dr. Rabiul Islam is currently an Associate Professor at the University Utara Malaysia. Prior to joining UUM, he was a senior lecturer in the department of Economics. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Institute for Environment and Development, University Kebangsaan Malaysia. In addition, he obtained his PhD in Environment and Development Economics under the Institute for Environment and Development, UKM. He has more than 19 years of experience in research as well as economics teaching and published over 180 papers in highly reputable journals and presented in international conferences in front of world-renowned audiences in his respective fields.

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Hamzaoui Abderrazak is an experienced innovator. His work started in the mining sector, specializing in leading change initiatives. He continued on managing complex projects and programs Over more than 30 years. His unique approach to innovation has significantly reduced the time needed to select exploration targets, delivering results in a fraction of the time compared to conventional methods. HAMZAOUI has always emphasized the importance of human expertise in the final decision-making process. He believes that while rationality can drastically improve the projects selection and productivity, the believes and prevailing narratives remain critical to ensuring the success of projects and decision making.HAMZAOUI’s work advocates the perfect balance between cutting-edge technology and human skill, driving innovation while respecting the irreplaceable value of human competencies. HAMZAOUI Abderrazak is HAMA CONSULTING CEO, He was the Director of promotion and mining asset management at ONHYM. HAMZAOUI is:MBA, certified PGMP, PMP, PMI-PBA from PMI and Design Thinking Foundation, Chage leader, An storytelling From IDEOU and NLP Master. Beside his work as manager, he is the writer of two French novels: Le Muet;Trente et unenuits.and

I am a postdoctoral researcher holding a PhD in Management Science and Engineering, with a focus on strategic management, particularly in entrepreneurship, innovation management, and knowledge management. Additionally, I am an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge and serve as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Knowledge Economy, roles that enable me to promote progress in academic research within my field actively. Moreover, my research has been published in several high-impact, ABS and SSCI/SCI-Q1-indexed journals, including Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Intellectual Capital, and European Journal of Innovation Management. These publications have collectively earned over 1,500 citations, with an i10-index of 21 and an H-index of 19, demonstrating the academic impact and relevance of my work.

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Dr. Kayyali, Innovation Management from Harvard Business School HBS, a PhD & M.Sc from (WCU), he is IEEE Industrial Officer, and BCS (British Computer Society)Chartered Fellow, Chartered Scientist by the Royal Chartered of UK Science Council & Awarded BCS ELITE , his biography listed in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering and he has a patent theory in edge detection with many published conferences & journals papers, he is an author of two indexed digital image processing books, listed by the Library of Congress in USA, invited key note speaker by U.N.& EU’sindustry foundations ,he was a researcher visitor at the University of California- Santa Barbara UCSB Currently he is: 1-CEO / co-founder of 4D Business Consulting 4dbc.net – (a business advisory firm short listed by European Bank of Reconstruction & Developing ebrd.com), 2-President of International Federation of Global & Green ICT , IFGICT.org USA org. 3-Founder of KSF Space a U.K International Space Foundation. 4-Founder of ANAhost.net an ISP company in the U.S.A 5-Founder of Time Business News USA magazine and Time Business News Radio www.timebusinessnews.com 6-Co-founder of 4B Innovation Consulting www.4bic.net

Arif S. Malik holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Imperial College London (1991), an M.Sc. from the University of WisconsinMadison (1988), and a B.Sc. from UET Lahore (1984). He joined Sultan Qaboos University in 1998 after serving as Assistant Professor at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Prior to academia, he worked for five years at the Water and Power Development Authority in Pakistan. His research centers on sustainable energy planning, with a focus on integrated resource strategies that incorporate renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and demand-side management.

Gour Gopal Roy, Professor (HAG) Prof. Gour Gopal Roy, presently holds the position of Professor (HAG), Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, IIT Kharagpur. He served as HOD, MME (2014-2017) and Associate Dean, SRIC IIT Kharagpur (2017-2020). His expertise includes Alternative Routes of Ironmaking, Clean steel, Electron beam Welding, Modelling & Simulation. He has more than 120 publications in referred journals with total citations more than 4000 and H-index 31. He has received several awards in India including induction to the Fellowship of Indian National Academy of Engineers (FNAE) in 2025, Metallurgist of the year-2015, SAIL Gold Medal-2005, 2024, Eminent Engineering Personality by Institute of Engineers (India) in 2023. He is editorial board member of Science and Technology of Welding and Joining (Taylor & Francis), Transactions of Indian Institute of Metals (Springer), Carbon Neutrality Frontiers (Beijing).

Jiansheng Zhang, Professor of Department of Energy and Power Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, CHN; Deputy Director of Shanxi Research Institute of Huairou Laboratory, Taiyuan, CHN Professor Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University and has over two decades of experience in the field of coal gasification and clean energy technologies. His research interests include waste recycling, syngas production and clean energy utilization. He has led numerous national and international research projects, authored over 180 research papers and holds numerous patents. He is also a fellow of various prestigious academic societies and has received multiple awards for his contributions to energy technology.

Dr. Asim Harunov is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering Systems and Complexes at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Sumgayit State University, Azerbaijan. He actively teaches undergraduate and graduate courses, designs innovative curricula, and supervises student research in electrical power engineering, inspiring young engineers to engage in cutting-edge energy technologies and sustainable power solutions. He completed his higher education in electrical engineering and developed substantial professional expertise in the analysis, modeling, and design of modern electrical power systems. He earned his Master’s degree from Kazan State Power Engineering University, where he completed advanced coursework and conducted research in power engineering and energy technologies. This work strengthened his theoretical training and further developed his practical engineering competencies. His primary research interests encompass renewable energy systems, solar power supply for residential complexes, energy efficiency assessment, reliability and optimization of power supply systems, as well as sustainable development of electric power infrastructure. His ongoing doctoral research focuses on the development, mathematical modeling, and optimization of solar energy supply systems for residential buildings, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive simulation approaches, energy performance evaluation, and integration into existing distribution networks. In addition to his academic duties, he actively participates in national and international research projects, conferences, and scientific forums dedicated to renewable and sustainable energy technologies. He is involved in disseminating research results through scientific publications and presentations. The overarching goal of his research activities is to promote the practical implementation of solar energy solutions and to contribute to the transition toward energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable power systems.

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Dr. Khayala Vagif Aliguliyeva is an Associate Professor (Docent) and Head of the Energy Department at Sumgayit State University, Azerbaijan. She was born in 1981 and received her higher education at Baku State University. Her main research interests include semiconductor physics, nanomaterials, biophysics, alternative energy, economic research, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Dr. Aliguliyeva has supervised two PhD dissertations and six master’s theses, contributing significantly to the academic development of young researchers in the field of energy and applied physics. She is the author of 85 scientific publications, including two methodological manuals, one book chapter, and three course syllabi. She has been awarded three honorary diplomas for her contributions to science and education. Through her scholarly work, Dr. Aliguliyeva has made a notable impact on the advancement of energy education and semiconductor research in Azerbaijan.

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Dr. Prachi Ugle, Principal Sustainability Strategist - ESG & Sustainability I am currently working as Principal Sustainability Strategist- ESG & Sustainability with Smartedge Consulting, a Consulting Firm in India and lead the ESG landscape. I also work on pro rata basis, pro bono on non commercial basis with IUCN, Geneva, Switzerland as Commission. Earlier to it, I was an Associate Director in Climate change and Carbon Markets in a Private Firm in India. TCFDs, NAMAs,NDCs, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and Sustainability Reporting,Renewables, Nature base Solutions, Science Based Targets, Urban infrastructure and mobility, Urban ecosystem and dynamics, UN SDGs, MRVs, capacity building and outreach. Carbon capture, storage and green hydrogen transition, Net Zero road map, are the latest revolutionary work which I am leveraging to upscale renewables and energy efficiency far and wide and have delivered the advisory support services and planning and preparedness for 20+ firms since years and the family of energy transition sectoral entities is getting bigger and bigger and optimistic of the future way forward with wayward thinking. 100+ entities have got carbon credits benefits.

I am Hadi Erfani, I was born in 1990, My National Researcher Code is (9833151000034) as well as a Professional Engineer of The Society of Professional Engineers International UK, Top 50 International Distinguished Young Researcher 2020, Top Inventor (Gold Medal) of 2nd Beirut International Innovation Show 2021, Top Inventor (Bronze Medal) of World Youth Invention and Innovation Award 2021, Top Inventor of (Silver, Bronze Medal) of 15th Edition of International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG 2022, International Young Scientist and Keynote Speaker of IRSD 2025. My Research interests are Chemical Engineering, Waste Management, Environment Science, Sustainable Development, Recycling. My work experience, including Keynote Speaker, Invited Speaker, Plenary Speaker, Guest Lecturer, International Young Scientist, Top Inventor, Research Scholar, Instructor, International Professional Coaching, Best Researcher, Mentor, Industry Professional, Research Assistant, Scientific Committee Member, Organizing Committee Member, Advisory Committee Member, Technical Committee Member, Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Reviewer Board Member, International Advisory Board Member, Top Scientist 2025. I work as a Reviewer and Editor of the journals with Scopus and Web of Science Index as well as I was able to work scientifically with more than 60 countries around the world, which was a great honor for me. I have 7 books, 3 translations of book, 2 chapters, 3 inventions, 15 articles and for more information about me:

Dishani Misra holds an MBA in CSR and NGO Management from Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Germany, graduating with distinction. Her research focuses on multi-stakeholder partnerships in sustainable energy transitions, with particular emphasis on participatory governance models and community-centered development approaches. She has professional experience supporting international sustainability initiatives at the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) and the International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE). Dishani has conducted comprehensive analyses of public-private partnership mechanisms in emerging economies, examining how participatory design and local capacity building contribute to long-term project sustainability. Her work emphasizes bridging policy, practice, and community needs in the renewable energy sector, with direct implications for policymakers, development organizations, and private investors seeking equitable and sustainable energy solutions in rural contexts

Jean d'Amour is a highly motivated energy professional with significant expertise in energy planning, design, and management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in applied physics with a focus on Renewable Energy from Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, where he graduated with upper second-class honors. He furthered his studies with a master’s degree in Energy from the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences (PAUWES) in Algeria, also earning upper second-class honors. Jean d’Amour is an accomplished expert in energy policy, with a strong background in energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy. His research had primarily focused on energy performance in sustainable buildings and energy projections in East Africa. Professionally, he has significantly contributed to Rwanda's energy sector, currently serving as an Energy Specialist at the Rwanda TVET Board under the World Bank-sponsored Skills Development Fund (SDF) Project. His market research and competitor analysis efforts have also led to a notable increase in operational efficiency. In addition to his professional roles, Jean d’Amour is dedicated to renewable energy, serving as Co-Principal Investigator for a Biogas Monitoring System project aimed at enhancing the biogas sector in Rwanda. He has also been involved in the "Greening TVET Schools" initiative, which promotes clean energy use in public schools and the broader community. Jean d’Amour has authored several publications on renewable energy landscapes, projections, and business models in Africa, showcasing his commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. His technical skills include proficiency in energy modeling tools such as Python, R, and Matlab, further bolstering his success in the field. Jean d’Amour’s leadership and teamwork abilities have been demonstrated through his involvement in the Students’ Community of Practice at PAUWES. His passion for sustainable energy is evident in his ongoing work and his pursuit of becoming a leading authority in the field. He is currently interested in clean cooking energy solutions through research in cookstoves improvement.

Dr. Mukul Kumar is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Graduate Institute of Photonics and Optoelectronics, National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan, since February 2025. He received his Ph.D. from NTU in January 2025, following an M.Tech. from IIT Dhanbad (2019) and a B.Tech. from JUET, India (2015), both in Electronics and Communication Engineering. His research interests include light-emitting transistors, heterojunction bipolar transistors, transistor lasers, III–V compound semiconductors, and high-speed optoelectronic devices. Dr. Kumar has authored estimated 8 journal papers and 17 conference presentations. He currently actively serves as Counselor of the IEEE NTU Student Branch and Secretary Officer of the IEEE Photonics Society Taipei Chapter.

Dr. Ghaffar Ali,is a Professor and PI at Department of Economics,Yildiz Technical University, Turkey. Dr. Ghaffar Ali is ranked among Top-2% researchers of the world consecutively (for two years), a ranking by Stanford University, USA in 2020 and Elsevier B.V. – Stanford University, USA in 2021. He is also serving as an Editor of four international Journals. Earlier, he has served various international institutions including the United Nations; the Chinese Academy of Sciences; and Mahidol University. He is an experienced researcher with almost15 years of experience in research and teaching. His excellent work consists of more than 2600 citations, 24 h-index, and 32 i10-index. One of his outstanding achievements is that his research findings were cited by researchers of Harvard University, and MIT, the USA in 2019.