Dr. Varonides is a member of the Physics and Engineering department and teaches physics and engineering courses at all levels. His favorite courses are engineering mathematics, condensed matter physics, solid state and photonic devices, tunnel junctions and photovoltaics, superconducting devices, thermodynamics of small systems and electromagnetic theory. For senior level students, he teaches advanced courses through special topics and seminars on superconductors, high efficiency solar cells, laser and light emitting diodes, and antenna theory. Recently he has been working on developing new material on nanotechnology (physics of small systems), spintronics and advanced electromagnetic theory with applications on antennas and polarization. Dr. Varonides’ current research focuses on quantum-photovoltaics, high efficiency solar cells, polymer solar cells, Josephson Tunneling in Hybrid Nano-SIN Diodes, tunneling microscopy (experiment and theory), and Schottky contacts. In his spare time Dr. Varonides enjoys beating his iPod in chess and checkers.

Dr. Mark James-Jackson is a Professor & Graduate Faculty Department of Integrated Studies Mechanical Engineering Technology

Michel de Ruiter is the visionary behind GraphenePioneer, driven by a profound commitment to sustainability and innovation in the construction industry. With extensive expertise in advanced materials, Michel leads our team in leveraging graphene's remarkable properties to develop building solutions that are not only energy-efficient but also environmentally friendly. Under his guidance, GraphenePioneer aspires to revolutionize construction practices worldwide, significantly reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and enhancing their sustainability. GraphenePioneer stands at the forefront of sustainable construction, introducing groundbreaking graphene-enhanced building materials that promise to transform the industry. Our mission is to significantly reduce buildings' energy consumption and environmental impact, offering products that combine superior durability, cost-effectiveness, and energy efficiency. At GraphenePioneer, we are dedicated to advancing the application of graphene in construction, aiming for a greener, more sustainable future in building practices.

The material scientist with over six years of experience in nanomaterial characterization using SEM, AFM, XRD, and X-ray analysis. Thin-film development through PLD, CVD, and spin-coating technology. Development and utilization of dynamic atomic force microscopy for mechanical characterization of materials. CWT and FFT analysis of high-speed data. Magnetic, electronic, and mechanical characterization of materials including carbon-based materials, composites, ceramics, and novel nanomaterials. Designed, modeled, and created the technical drawing of high-vacuum systems. • Obtained project management skills including delivering high-quality services to clients with on-track project scope, budget, and schedule. Performed process development and project coordination and established positive client relationships Strong interpersonal, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Anderson Sunda-Meya is the Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana and the Norwood Endowed Professor of Physics. A scientist, teacher, and humanist, he has displayed the discipline to remain at the forefront of research, and the generosity of spirit to share these accomplishments with students. With his persistent support to engage students and faculty, he has developed an environment for success for students. He has established programs that blend scholarships, curricular refinements, mentoring, and support activities designed to attract, retain and graduate more African American students in STEM. His interdisciplinary research has been funded by NSF, ARMY, ONR, DURIP, as well as the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). His research interests include thin film devices growth and characterization; cell penetrating peptides for drug delivery; robotics/mechatronics and autonomous system; K-12 STEM and curriculum innovation; makerspace and engineering education. He is an award-winning teacher and mentor, having won Xavier University Norman C. Francis Award for both Service (2011) and Teaching (2013), and the 2021 Excellence in Physics Education Award by the American Physical Society.

Bor? Adriana Mariana PhD chemist, Senior Researcher I, INOE 2000 –General Hydraulics department, research areas:industrial pollution control, characterization of techniques of phenomena and processes that influence environmental factors, research and development of chemical safety alternatives and non-chemical products, expert in international working groups on promoting strategies for reducing or eliminating pollutants in the industry. Education and degree: 2004-2007: PhD in chemistry, Politechnic University of Bucharest -Chemistry Faculty- Department of Chemistry and materials Science, Romania, 2000-2002: Msc, Chemist, Environmental Management – UPB, Energy Faculty, 1994-1998: Msc, Heterogeneous Catalysis and catalytic processes, University of Bucharest, Chemistry Faculty. She is author/co-author of more than 50 ISI papers, more than 200 citations (Hirsch index = 9), 8 books, 1 Encyclopedia in 3 volumes, 2 book chapters, 2 patent awarded.

Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Environmental Engineering. Scientific study topics are; Environmental engineering microbiology, Environmental engineering ecology, Treatment of fluidized bed and activated sludge systems, Nutrient removal, Activated sludge microbiology, Environmental health, Industrial toxicity and toxicity studies, The effect of heavy metals on microorganisms, Treatment of toxic compounds by anaerobic / aerobic sequential processes, Anaerobic treatment of organic chemicals that cause industrial toxicity and wastewater containing them, Anaerobic treatability of wastewater containing dyes, Treatment of antibiotics with anaerobic and aerobic sequential systems, Anaerobic and aerobic treatment of domestic organic wastes with different industrial treatment sludges, Treatment of polyaromatic compounds with bio-surfactants in anaerobic and aerobic environments, Treatment of petrochemical, Textile and olive processing industry wastewater by sonication, Treatment of olive processing industry wastewater with nanoparticles and the toxicity of nanoparticles. She has many international publications.

Prof. Daining Fang is an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences and vice-president of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. He has published more than 500 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member in several reputed journals of mechanics and materials science.

Dr. Elias Randjbaran is a highly esteemed Metallurgical Engineer, bringing forth extensive experience and advanced academic qualifications in Materials Engineering from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Possessing both a PhD and Master's degrees in materials engineering, Dr. Randjbaran's commitment to excellence in research and academia is evident. With over two decades of expertise in the Composite Materials Industry, he has established a robust research focus on Progressive damage analysis of thin-walled composite laminated structures, Buckling and post-buckling of nano-composite structures, Structural crashworthiness, and ballistic impact analysis. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Randjbaran holds esteemed memberships in prestigious professional societies such as Aerospace Society Malaysia (AEROS Malaysia), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Space & Satellite Professionals International, underscoring his dedication to staying abreast of industry advancements and actively contributing to the progress of his field. As a proficient research professional, Dr. Randjbaran boasts an impressive publication record, leading his team in the publication of over 30 research papers in reputable peer-reviewed academic journals. His work has garnered notable recognition, with a citation count surpassing 450, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 16. Dr. Randjbaran's expertise spans domains including defence, space, and advanced manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in these spheres through a track record of accomplishments and an ongoing pursuit of cutting-edge research. Equipped with a wealth of experience and exceptional skills, Dr. Randjbaran continues to be a valuable contributor to the academic and professional communities, demonstrating dedication to excellence and a passion for advancing the forefront of Composite Materials Engineering.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, The R.H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Department of Soil and Water Sciences, Israel. Shlomo Nir completed his PhD in Theoretical Physics in 1969. From 1970-1980 he received his RPMI from Buffalo NY. He also participated in Cancer Research Scientist I-IV. He was an associate Professor for Hebrew University; Department of Soil and water Sciences in 1980. He developed the micelle-clay complex for water purification; models for cation adsorption; particle aggregation; membrane fusion; endocytosis; pore formation; filtration of a solution with several pollutants; adsorption and degradation. He has published 254 articles in peer reviewed scientific Journals and books; 3 books; 5 patents; h-index 60.

Yin-Ting Yeh works as a Research Assistant Professor at Penn State University, which is a Colleges & Universities company with an estimated 17 K employees; and founded in 1865. Yin-Ting graduated from Penn State University in 2015 and is currently based in University Park, United States. They used to work at National Institutes of Health and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Dr. Sung Hee Joo is an Assistant Professor and director of Environmental Engineering

Torben has software development experience from a wide variety of businesses, including bioinformatics, health, and currency trading. He has previously worked at Aarhus University, CLC bio (now Qiagen), CSC (now DCX) and Danske Bank, at which places he had the opportunity to work with the full stack, ranging from databases, backend, and frontend, to deployment and operations. Torben holds an MSc in computer science from Aarhus University.

Dr. Amgad M. Rabie is a Senior Drug Discovery & Medicinal Chemistry Pharmacist - Head of the Drug Discovery & Clinical Research Department at Dikernis General Hospital

Dr. Moutaz Alazab is a Associate Professor Cyber Security Programme School of Computing and Data Science Chebil, Wiem, Mohammad Wedyan, Moutaz Alazab, Ryan Alturki, and Omar Elshaweesh. "Improving Semantic Information Retrieval Using Multinomial Naive Bayes Classifier and Bayesian Networks." Information 14, no. 5 (2023): 272. Achar, S., Faruqui, N., Whaiduzzaman, M., Awajan, A. and Alazab, M., 2023. Cyber-Physical System Security Based on Human Activity Recognition through IoT Cloud Computing. Electronics, 12(8), p.1892. Jalil, Zakia, Muhammad Nasir, Moutaz Alazab, Jamal Nasir, Tehmina Amjad, and Abdullah Alqammaz. "Grapharizer: A Graph-Based Technique for Extractive Multi-Document Summarization." Electronics 12, no. 8 (2023): 1895.