Prof Gavaises obtained his PhD from Imperial College London in 1997, receiving the Richard Way Memorial Prize for the most outstanding doctoral thesis on internal combustion engines in the UK. His academic career began at City University London in 2001, with early research on electrification and NZE technologies supported by Toyota Motor Europe. He was appointed to the Delphi Technologies (UK) Research Chair in 2009 and holds honorary professorships at Sorbonne University and the University of Magdeburg, while also served as a visiting professor at EPFL (Switzerland) and the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (Belgium).His research focuses on developing CFD tools for various multiphase flows, contributing to the design and commercialization by industry leaders of durable high pressure fuel injectors, novel additised fluids with tailored thermal and rheologicalproperties and electrification technologies where multiphase flows play a key role. The environmental impact of this research isreported in UK’s 2021 Research Evaluation framework impact case study, demonstrating annual (and ongoing) CO2 savings relative to 2009 baseline equivalent to those produced from a UK cityof ~200,000 inhabitants. More recently, his research has expanded into multi-material and multi-scale simulation methods, integrating data-driven approaches for emerging applications of fluid mechanics in lifesciences.

Prof. Rajesh Saiju is a distinguished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in energy systems and mechanical engineering. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering and has contributed significantly to both research and teaching in the field of sustainable energy technologies. With years of experience in academia and a strong publication record, Prof. Saiju has been actively involved in international collaborations and scientific conferences. His work is driven by a commitment to advancing innovations in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions.

Yilu Liu received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Ohio State University, Columbus, in 1986 and 1989, and B.S. degrees from Xian Jiaotong University, China. Dr. Liu is currently the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair at the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. She is also the deputy director of the DOE/NSF engineering research center CURENT (curent.utk.edu). She led the effort to create the North American power grid Frequency Monitoring Network FNET/GridEye (fnetpublic.utk.edu, powerit.utk.edu). Dr. Liu’s research focus is in large grid dynamic modeling, simulations, and monitoring. Dr. Liu is a member of National Academy of Engineering, a member of the National Academy of inventors, a fellow of IEEE.

Prof. Dr. Kay Pfaffenberger (born 1965) holds a Master in Economic Sciences from Leibniz University Hannover and a PhD in Business and Administration from the University of Leipzig. He started his career as a consultant at the S-‐Kommunal Beratung in Hannover. As head of department he developed and managed electronic banking services at the Cooperative Bank BremenNord. Furthermore he has been consultant for company communication at CardProcess GmbH, Frankfurt. 2009 he founded the Institute for Communication, Finance and Good Governance. In 2012 Kay Pfaffenberger has been appointed as Professor for Business Administration at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences. Also he is the managing director of the Center for Business and Technology in Africa (CBTA). The main focus of his work is lecturing and applied research on business administration and political economics with special focus on business in Africa and inter-‐cultural-‐communication, banking and finance, good governance and renewable energy. In these fields he has supported cooperative banks especially in transaction banking with strong relations to DZ Bank. He has a wide experience with projects in the financial sector and recently with solar industry respective renewable energy companies in West‐Africa. The sustainable development and green energy are also in his focus. The CBTA had held an online conference in 2021 about Green Hydrogen cooperation possibilities between Africa and Europe. His actual field of research are the EU Green Energy Transition and the effects for local content as well as the need for skilled personnel for operations and maintenance. In 2024 he had been selected by Africa. Table Professional Briefing, the largest German-language Africa editorial team, as one of the key minds in the “Science” category. He is one of the 100-Top-of-the-Table minds in Germany for Africa.

Prof. Xia Cao ranked 30046 among the Top 100,000 Scientists in All Fields of the World in 2020, recognized as a nominee for the 2025 Eni Award (often termed the "Nobel Prize of Energy") and the 2025 Global Energy Prize, and she is a distinguished professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing and the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Science. She is also Associate Editor of Nano Energy (IF: 17.600), Editorial Board Member of Appl. Mater. Today (IF: 8.300), New Century Outstanding Talent from the Ministry of Education, Representative of the 14th session of the Beijing Women's Representative Conference, Recipient of the Beijing March 8th Red Flag Medal, Founder and director of Maxwell Science+, Director of technology companies. Prof. Xia Cao is a top scientist in the field of new energy and self-powered systems, making groundbreaking and innovative contributions tonewpower generation and energy recycling that are widely recognized by international and domestic colleagues. She pioneered novel Electra-electric induction with important industrialized applications and further proved the unified theory of electromagnetism. She first invented easy and efficient power generators for wireless lighting, self-charging electronics, and large-scale energy harvesting. Shealso pioneered a new field of power generation via collision which will have an immeasurable impact on physics, geology, astronomy, new energy, nuclear energy, military, global economy and society etc. She has published 200+ SCI publications in premier journals like Science Advances, Energy & Environmental Science, and Advanced Materials (over 100 papers with impact factors >10), alongside 90+ patents filed (40+ granted). A number of her achievements have been industrialized, including the disruptive wind power generation system, Maxwell-Cselfx self-powered series beauty products, new wireless charging technology for mobile electronics, series products for Smart Home, and triboelectric air purification devices, etc. She also founded Maxwell Science+, which is dedicated to industrializing the results of her innovative research and has attracted the attention of the Chinese government and energy companies.

Dr. Zhan Su is Professor of Business Strategy and International Management and Director of Stephen-A.-Jarislowsky Chair in International Business at Laval University, Canada. During the past years, he has carried out many research projects on emerging countries, business strategy, internationalization of high-tech SMEs, global value chains management, green business, etc. His researches have been published in numerous journals and books. He has provided consulting services for numerous organizations and firms worldwide and organized many executive training programs for senior management in several countries. He has received more than 40 awards for excellence in research and in teaching.

Dr. Jan D. Haizmann is the Secretary General and CEO of the Zero Emissions Traders Alliance (ZETA) and the CEO of Correggio Consulting, a boutique energy trading consultancy. A fully qualified lawyer, he studied law in Germany, the UK, and Belgium, earning his PhD in Brussels and gaining admission to the German Bar in Munich in 1994. With extensive experience in European competition law, energy trading, and regulatory affairs, Dr. Haizmann has worked with leading commodity firms, served as an expert in arbitration proceedings, and advised governments on market development, including EU-backed projects in Turkey, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. From 2005 to 2023, he held key executive roles within Traders for Europe (EFET), serving on its Board of Directors and leading the Legal Committee for 18 years. Now based in Dubai, he spearheads ZETA’s mission to develop zero-emission markets in the GCC region and beyond.

Dr. Kenza Maher serves as a Scientist at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) since January 2015. With over 12 years of dedicated experience in battery energy storage R&D, her expertise lies in crafting secure and dependable materials for both Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. She's also a driving force behind pioneering diagnostic approaches and protocols crucial for verifying the reliability and performance of battery systems, cells, and materials. Previously, Dr. Maher held pivotal roles such as Research Fellow and Project Leader at the Joint Future Mobility Research Lab in collaboration with the BMW Group and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. During this tenure, her primary focus was on ensuring the safety and diagnosing BMW electric car batteries, addressing the critical issue of thermal runaway hazards in vehicles. Dr. Maher earned her PhD from Cadi Ayyad University in Morocco in January 2011, where her research significantly contributed to the advancement of novel phosphate and oxide materials tailored for high-energy lithium-ion batteries. Complementing her academic journey, she conducted research as a Guest Researcher at the Angström Laboratory, Department of Material Chemistry, Uppsala University in Sweden. Post-PhD, she expanded her insights at the Energy Research Institute of Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, contributing to the innovation of a groundbreaking method for assessing battery state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) through thermodynamic properties. Subsequently, she embarked on a journey with TUM CREATE Ltd in Singapore, delving into the in-depth analysis of batteries' thermodynamic and kinetic attributes.

Dr. Nirmala Menikpura is a seasoned carbon and LCA specialist with over 20 years of international experience in environmental technology and policy research. At present, she is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies in Japan. With a remarkable track record of collaborating with prestigious organizations such as the UK's Ministry of Environment, the World Bank, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), and UNDP, she has developed comprehensive global climate models across diverse sectors. Dr. Menikpura's expertise lies in quantitative analysis and climate and sustainability modeling in areas such as energy, textiles, electronics, waste, and agriculture, providing valuable insights for decision-making and policy recommendations. Recognized for her significant contributions to global climate change research, she has been honored in Marquis Who's Who in the World and ranked among Marquis Who's Who Top Scientists in 2023-2024.

Dr. Yonmo Sung has been a professor in the Department of Smart Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, since 2019. He obtained a B.S. degree (2008) in ME from Korea National University of Transportation and a Ph.D. degree (2014) in ME from Pusan National University, South Korea. During 2014 – 2015, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at Imperial College London, UK. During 2016 – 2019, he served as a senior researcher at Hyundai Steel Company. His research interests include energy, combustion, and heat transfer.

Dr. Matej Fike is a professor at the Faculty of Energy, University of Maribor. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor in 2013. His work is driven by a strong commitment to advancing innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, and environmental protection. His research focuses on wind energy, hydro energy, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), laboratory measurements, and environmental sustainability. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Fike contributes to the development of resilient and sustainable energy systems, with a particular emphasis on integrating cutting-edge technologies into practical applications.

Dr. Toprak is a civil engineer and academician in water sciences (M.Sc., PhD). He interests in water resources, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, global climate change, statistics, and fuzzy logic. He was born in October 8, 1967 in Diyarbakir – Turkey. He graduated from Hizirilyas First School, Ali Emiri Secondary School, and Gaziantep High School in 1979, 1982, and 1985 respectively. He graduated from Dicle University, Engineering Faculty Civil Engineering Department in 1989. Just after graduating, he worked in the private sector for a short period. He completed his MSc studies in 1994 at Firat University and his PhD from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) in 2004. He gets titles Assoc. Prof. and Prof. in 2011 and 2017, respectively. Dr. Toprak has more than 180 of published studies, which 12 of them are books or books’ chapters in water resources, hydraulics, fluid mechanics, global climate change, statistics, and fuzzy logic sciences. His articles ranked with 1st, 4th, 6th, and 8th ranks in the top 25 article lists. He introduced to two new methods (SMRGT and ZFT) and brought four concepts (“climatic identity”, “time coefficient”, “stream coefficient”, and “ideal velocity”) into literature. The first methodology is developed to automatically construct membership functions and generate fuzzy rules, whereas the second one proposed for determining the water losses in drinking water – networks. The first concept related to the global climate change. The next two of them are used for modeling monthly mean flow in poorly gauged basins. The last one is a new concept for cross – sectional velocity distribution of any pipe or open channel flow. He was supported with Overseas Fellowship by British Hydrological Society (BHS) and IRD to attend conferences namely British Hydrological Society and Balkan Water Observation and Information System (BALWOIS) respectively, in 2004. He has been invited to about 200 scientific meeting held in more than 25 countries (i.e. USA, Russia, Australia, UK, China, India, Spain, Algeria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Republic of South Africa, and Egypt etc.). He invited to an International Conference held in USA in 2013 and to Climate and Environmental Physics Laboratory of Natural Science Institute, Civil Engineering Department, and Turkish Language and Literary Department of Ural Federal University for serial seminars and short courses in 2014. Similarly, he has been invited to Republic of South Africa in 2018 for consultancy on both water resources and drought, for presenting serial seminars, and giving short courses at University of Free State.

Maksim Sonin is an energy thought leader with global experience driving strategic, multibilliondollar investments and executing GDP-affecting capital projects, with teams spanning 5 continents. He is a Hydrogen Projects Fellow and a member of the Stanford Hydrogen Initiative. Maksim has held executive roles and served on the Boards of several organizations, focusing on humanitarian and global energy concerns. This includes leading the development of the world’s largest plants for producing ammonia and urea, with the highest capacity per train. His expertise covers all phases from inception to operation, and major sectors, ensuring the satisfaction of multiple involved stakeholders, including governments and multinational conglomerates. He has worked at a consortium venture and collaborated with Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, and other global players. Having trained over 300 senior project professionals worldwide, he is showcasing his passion and commitment to mentoring the next generation. He has been featured in various publications and leading outlets, including Inc, Forbes, Nikkei BP, and has spoken at S&P Global, Reuters Events, and other venues. Holding an MS in Management from Stanford University as a Sloan Fellow, a PhD in Engineering and an MS in Finance from different institutions, Maksim's academic achievements are further complemented by distinguished certifications in his field. He is married and a father of four children.

Dr. Moinuddin Sarker, PhD, MRSC, a seasoned professional, 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, Biogas, and Organic Compost (Fertilizer) / Electricity by using different green generators, especially Waste Plastic to Low Sulfur Fuel. Dr. Sarker's journey in waste management is marked by his groundbreaking and unique method to convert plastic into liquid fuel, developed from 2013-2023. This method, which he is the inventor of, is Titled: "METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING PLASTIC TO FUEL." Dr. Sarker is not just an entrepreneur but also a prolific publisher who disseminates knowledge in the field of waste management. His role as the owner of several companies, including American Waste Technology LLC, American SheBa Construction LLC, 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, and as the publisher of three unique magazines: Waste Management & Green Environment, Blue Economy & Biodiversity, and Agro-Economy & Agro-Waste, underscores his commitment to keeping the industry informed and knowledgeable. Dr. Moinuddin Sarker's academic journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication and profound passion. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the esteemed University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, UK. His academic prowess is further demonstrated by his Master’s degree in Chemistry from the same University, UMIST, and another Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. From 2013-2023, Dr. Sarker 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”.

Mr. Sarfraz is a dynamic professional focused on integrating sustainability with enhanced profitability. He is recognized for delivering economically viable and environmentally friendly outcomes through an interdisciplinary approach, resulting in elegant and practical solutions. With extensive hands-on experience in Energy, Water, and Resource Management, Sarfraz has made significant contributions to his field. He holds a patent for the innovative “High Performance (VLT to IR Ratio) Glazing Unit” and has additional patents under review, including “Enhanced Absorption Refrigeration” and “Water Rejuvenation.” Sarfraz's achievements have been further acknowledged with the prestigious Fellow Membership of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE-USA). He is also a certified trainer for the CEM (Certified Energy Manager) and CEA (Certified Energy Auditor) programs by AEE. Currently, Sarfraz is working with MAHY Khoory & Co. LLC in Dubai. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between traditional building air conditioning systems and modern occupant thermal comfort solutions, opening up a myriad of possibilities for economically and environmentally sound practices. His vision stems from understanding historical architectural principles, which align with contemporary concepts like “Net Zero Buildings.” By emphasizing conservation based on quality rather than conventional quantity-focused methods, Sarfraz provides invaluable insights and confidently charts a promising course toward sustainable progress.

Dr. Tanimola, the CEO of Carbonext Inc., is a prolific inventor with numerous patented works in advanced materials. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso. Driven by a passion for humanity, simplicity, and technology, Dr. Tanimola's dedication to advancing materials science is evident in his scholarly research on the industrial production of carbon nanomaterials and continuous flow processes for atomically precise covalent organic frameworks.

Patrick Hendrick is Full Professor at the ULB in Brussels, Belgium (Université Libre de Bruxelles) and Invited Professor at KULeuven. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and is reviewer for the most famous journals in the field of Energy and Renewable Energy. He is a member of Hydrogen Research Europe (HER), of different Joint Programs of EERA (European Energy Research Alliance), previous member of the EERA Board and a member of the IEA HPT TCP on Heat Pumps. He is active in a large number of projects for the European Commission and in Belgium.

Fu-Shen ZHANG, PhD, professor, is the head of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling Group at Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is also the distinguished professor of University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. He obtained his PhD in the field of environmental engineering from Tohoku University (Japan), and carried out post-doctoral research at the University of Michigan (USA). He was also JSPS research fellow at Nagoya University in Japan. Professor Zhang’s research addresses effective recycling of solid wastes, including functional materials development from solid waste, valuable matters recovery from solid waste and pollution control of solid waste, typically highlights e-waste, polymer waste and industrial waste. Professor Zhang has published more than 100 peer review articles and obtained more than 20 patents.

A seasoned renewable energy professional with over 15 years of experience in the GCC, East, and West Africa. I specialize in transforming technical knowledge of PV solar systems (On-Grid, Off-Grid, and Hybrid) into tangible, functional solutions. In recent years, I've developed a keen interest in Agrivoltaics and am passionate about its potential to revolutionize sustainable agriculture. As a member of the Agrivoltaics Team at FRC, I actively contribute to the management of related projects.

Dr. Breyer is a Research Associate at ifeu – Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, Heidelberg, where he focuses on the intersection of biomass, food systems, and renewable resources, specializing in life cycle assessment (LCA). He joined ifeu as a Junior Scientist in 2023 and became a Scientific Staff Member in 2025. Previously, he served as a Research Associate at the University Hospital of Würzburg from 2019 to 2022. He holds both a Master’s (2018) and Bachelor’s (2015) degree in Biophysics from Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.

Badamaa Batzorig is a doctoral student at the Clean Energy System Laboratory, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. He received his master’s degree in Automation of Thermal Process from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute in 2019 and his bachelor’s degree from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology in 2016. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a lecturer at the Power Engineering School of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. His current research focuses on the Development of a Power generation module using the heat pipe geyser boiling phenomenon.

Altankhundaga Shirbazar is a doctoral student at the Clean Energy System Laboratory, Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea. He received his master’s degree in Heat supply of cities and industries from the Ural Federal University of Russia in 2019 and his bachelor’s degree from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology in 2016. From 2019 to 2022, he served as a lecturer at the Power Engineering School of the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. His current research focuses on detailed observation of the geyser boiling phenomenon, flow characteristics and “Confinement effect” in small-diameter two-phase closed thermosyphon (TPCT).

Dr. Xinran Zhang received the B.S. degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering and automation from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2011 and 2016, respectively, with honors. From 2016 to 2020, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong. Since 2021, he has been with the School of Automation Science and Electrical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, China, where he is currently an associate professor. He was selected for a national overseas high-level talent plan youth project and has hosted several research projects, including two projects for NSFC. He is an editor of iEnergy and a review editor of Frontiers in Energy Research. His research interests include power system stability and control, load modeling, high-altitude wind power generation, and the application of artificial intelligence in power systems.

Bahareh Raisi is a highly dedicated and solution-minded material scientist working in Medicom group, Meltech Research and Innovation Co. based in Montréal,Canada. With a unique research background and technical expertise, she excels in leadership and problem-solving. Bahareh has a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams, establishing priorities with a strong work ethic. Her extensive experience in petrochemical industry and research & development highlights her capacity for innovation, prototyping, product development, and delivery. Bahareh is passionate about excellence and continuous improvement, consistently delivering results with a high degree of integrity.

Guohao Pan, School of Economics and Business Administration, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China. His research interests include energy transition, global supply chain, and environmental footprints.

Ajay Kumar Prajapat is a Research Scholar in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli, India. His research focuses on solar photovoltaic system innovation, modelling, and techno-economic evaluation. He is the inventor of the Dual-Faced Open Cubic PV Solar System, which has been validated through simulation and hardware implementation and is also has granted Indian patent (Patent No. 568625). He has published in reputed journals such as IEEE and is dedicated to advancing efficient, space-optimized solar technologies for smart cities and renewable infrastructure applications.

Prof. Hanshen Li received his B.S.E. degree in Electric Power Engineering and Automation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China, and the M.E. degree in Information, Production and Systems Engineering from Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, and M.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from SJTU, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering in North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), Beijing, China. 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.

Dr. Duo ZHANG is currently working in Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as the Research Fellow, specializing in the interdisciplinary field of transportation science and vehicle dynamics. His research focuses on reducing the energy consumption for the train by the optimization of carbody gravity center, suspension control, and innovative train operation control strategy based on the dynamics simulation results. Dr. ZHANG holds a PhD in Transportation Planning and Management from Southwest Jiaotong University, which equipped him with a strong foundation in railway engineering. His research works have been published in top-tier journals such as Applied Energy and Energy.

Dr. Jeffrey Kenneth Baiden is a distinguished Energy Economist with over 15 years of extensive experience in transactions advisory, project management, and energy sector reform. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of DC L’Afrique Ltd and has previously worked as the Country Technical Advisor for USAID Power Africa Empower West Africa. In this role, he oversees program objectives, designs technical services, and fosters collaboration among government agencies, development partners, and the private sector to improve access to reliable and sustainable energy in Ghana. Dr. Baiden's notable career includes significant roles at Ghana’s Ministry of Energy and the Volta River Authority (VRA), where he contributed to critical initiatives such as the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Program and the establishment of the nation’s first nuclear power plant. His work spans multiple countries in West Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on power purchase agreements and regional electricity market development. In addition to his advisory roles, Dr. Baiden is an accomplished academic, serving as an adjunct lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and the Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM). He teaches graduate-level courses in energy markets and development finance. Dr. Baiden holds a PhD in Development Studies from the University of Cape Coast, an MPhil from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and an MSc in Development Finance from the University of Ghana. He has also published research on electricity tariffs and utility performance, contributing to the discourse on energy regulation in Africa. By combining his academic knowledge with practical experience, Dr. Baiden is a valuable asset in advancing sustainable energy initiatives and financing low-carbon projects across the African continent.

Dr. Idowu Peterson Odeleye is an Environmental Economist and Urban Planner with extensive experience in climate justice, carbon markets, and sustainable development. As the Founder of R3-PETERSON’S HOLDINGS INC (Green Bridge Solutions, affiliated with Toyola Energy), he champions grassroots climate solutions and inclusive carbon offset strategies. With over a decade of academic and practical experience across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, Dr. Odeleye specializes in carbon credit auditing, renewable energy policy, environmental impact assessment, and sustainable land use planning. He is currently pursuing advanced certifications in carbon auditing and is committed to advancing socio-ecological resilience and environmental literacy in vulnerable communities.

Tenele Habangaan is a dynamic energy leader at the forefront of Eswatini's energy sector. As a System Control &Engineer at Eswatini Electricity Company, she's instrumental in ensuring a stable power supply for the nation. Her expertise extends to critical areas like power trading, contract negotiation, system operations, energy sector development and regulation. A key member of the technical committees in the sector, she has actively shaped national and regional electricity supply reforms. Beyond her technical prowess, Tenele is a passionate advocate for women and youth empowerment and STEM education, inspiring the next generation. Her contributions underscore her commitment to a sustainable and inclusive energy future.

Ilham is a passionate researcher from UIII, a public university in Indonesia. Holding a Master’s degree from the University of Exeter, his academic background and research interests span Energy Resource Exploration, Renewable Energy, Climate Change, and Seismic Geology. Currently, Ilham is focusing on the development of environmentally conscious public policies, with his ongoing research titled "Code Green Public Policy to Implement Zero Emissions and Decrease Climate Change in West Java." He is dedicated to contributing practical solutions for a sustainable future through science-driven policy.

Dr. Selçuk studied Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Amasya University, Türkiye and graduated as MS in 2014. He received his BSc degree from the Energy Division of Mechanical Engineering Department at Erciyes University in 2011. He graduated with his MSc degree in 2014 from the Institute of Natural Science Energy System Engineering Department at Erciyes University. He received his PhD degree in 2019 from the Institute of Natural Science Energy Division of Mechanical Engineering Department. He obtained the position of an Associate Professor degree in 2022 at Amasya University. He studied alternative fuels such as biodiesel, alcohols (methanol and butanol), hydrogen in the internal combustion engine, i.e. diesel engine and spark ignition engine. Besides, he studied also fuel cells, especially solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC). His research interests are as follows: Alternative fuels, fuel additives such as nano additives, oxy fuels, fuels improver and also internal combustion engine, diesel engine, biodiesel, spark-ignition engine, engine performance, combustion analysis, exhaust emissions, lifecycle-based analysis,lifecycle carbon footprint analysis, energy, exergy, thermoecologic,exergoeconomic,exergoenvironmental, thermoeconomic, environmental, enviroeconomic and sustainability analyses, biofuels, biomass, environmental pollution cost analysis, environment effects, enviro-economic analysis, and fuel cells. He has published more than 55 academic studies such as article in SCI(E) journals, national patent,book chapters, conference papers etc. Besides, he has a Startup Company in Technopark for R&D. FSMS Engineering was established in 2023 within the scope of the project supported by TÜBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye) 1512 BIGG Entrepreneurship Support Program. The company carries out studies on fuel enrichment and fuel additive development for unmanned aerial vehicles in the field of the Defense Industry. In addition, products are being developed on the design, hardware and software of avionic systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Dr. Yusuph J. Kulindwa is a senior Lecturer at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). He received his Ph.D. in Economics from a collaborative Ph.D. program at Dar es Salaam University, Tanzania, and Chalmers University, Sweden, in November 2017. His research focuses on Environmental and Energy economics, Resource Economics, Agricultural Economics, Behavioral Economics and Impact Evaluation studies. He is a team member and coordinator in the Pedagogy result area at MoCU in the Sustainable Employability through Innovative Pedagogy of Higher Education Institutions project, supported by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr. Kulindwa has experience in international research projects, including the impact of externally funded climate adaptation projects on women's empowerment, funded by Sida Sarec, as Co-PI in 2022-2024. Dr. Kulindwa has involved in the project, namely, Higher Education Partnership for Climate Change Mitigation through Socio-technical Transition, funded by the ministry for foreign affairs of Finland in in 2020-2024. He has published widely on environmental economics, energy economics and sustainable resource management. His experience includes teaching and supervising research work for students. He is a research fellow of the EfD-Tanzania. He also serves as an internal and External Ph.D. examiner and peer reviewer of the journal called Energy Efficiency Springer and Clean Energy and Sustainability sciepublish.com.

Ms. Sarita graduated with B.Sc. (H) degree in Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana in 2013, and post-graduated with M.Sc. degree in Mathematics from the Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2016. Currently, she is working towards a Ph.D. degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (Pilani Campus). Her research interests lie in modeling of renewable energy resources such as wind speed and solar irradiance using statistics and machine learning.

Mr. Nwaiwu Uchechukwu is an academic professional in the field of Mechanical Engineering, with expertise spanning energy systems, thermo-fluid dynamics, and sustainability engineering. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Environment and Sustainability Engineering at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, with an anticipated completion in 2025.

Swarnima Singh obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees in Physics from the Department of Physics at the University of Allahabad, India. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in the field of Perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications at the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, India. Her doctoral research focuses on investigating the photo-response, hysteresis behavior, and impedance characteristics of perovskite materials, with an emphasis on their application in solar cell technologies. Her academic interests are driven by a passion for sustainable energy solutions and the exploration of advanced materials to improve the efficiency of solar energy conversion.

Prof. Mehdi Rahimi-Nasrabadi currently work as professor in Baqiyatallah University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran. From the research point of view, his research team work on design and making new sensors, biosensors and nanosensors. In this way, they have focused on synthesis of new nanomaterials and nanostructure chemically or electrochemically and study their applications in chemical sensors/biosensors. Beside, supercapacitor and photocatalytic applications of them also considered. Professor Rahimi’s h-index according to Scopus reports is 62 and he is among top 1% scientists in materials science fields