Dr. Fitzpatrick is a recognized expert in conversion of cellulosic feedstocks to renewable fuels and chemicals. He is inventor of the Biofine process for refining of lignocellulosic biomass and chief executive of Biofine Technology LLC and Biofine Developments Northeast Inc., companies dedicated to the commercial application of the Biofine technology for sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. For over twenty years, Dr. Fitzpatrick was president of Biometics Inc a Boston, MA-based consulting, engineering and construction management company primarily involved in scale-up, design and construction of first-of-a-kind manufacturing facilities for production of novel therapeutic biologics. Biometics Inc. was purchased in 2015 by the DPS Engineering Group, Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Fitzpatrick�s earlier industrial experience as a chemical engineer in the UK was with Proctor and Gamble, Sterling Health, Rohm and Haas and Shell Chemicals. In 1981 he moved to the U.S. and worked for Badger Engineers, Cambridge, MA and Carlson Associates, Wayland, MA before co-founding Biometics. Dr. Fitzpatrick was born in Manchester, UK. He holds a Bachelor�s, Master�s and Doctoral degrees in chemical and biochemical engineering from the University of Manchester, UK and is a chartered engineering member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK). He is also a member of the American Institution of Chemical Engineers and the American Chemical Society. He is the 1999 winner of the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award and recipient of the 1972 Manchester University Dista Prize in Biochemical engineering. He holds several patents and has authored various publications on renewable fuels and chemicals and production of biological therapeutics.

Maher acted in Global and EMEA Senior Executive Leadership roles within large Corporates (GE Digital, SAP, Cap Gemini) as well as successful startups (accenta.ai), Digital, AI and Data Science, Energy, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Mobility & Cleantech (Renewables, Batteries & BESS, Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Smart Cities, Smart Building, Geo-Storage, EV Charging, Carbon Management). He is currently Managing Director for Europe at Univers. Maher technology areas of expertise are in AI, ML, AIOT, Data Science, Blockchain, SaaS, PaaS and Cyber Security. Maher have been a co-founder of the European SmartGrids Technology Platform of the EC and President of ESMIG (European Smart Metering Industry Group). He is currently member of the Council of Engineers for Energy Transition of UN (CEET) and is chairing the digital batteries task force at Batteries Europe. Maher is also a non-Executive Board member of Elisa, Telecom operator of Finland. Maher holds a PhD degree (MinesParisTech), a Masters of Engineering in Automation & Data Science and a degree in Leading Global Businesses (HBS).

Miloš Mladenović has graduated in Faculty of Electrical Engineering in 1995 at University of Belgrade. He joined EPS in 1998, working in the fields of real-time System Operation. After the establishment of the Serbian TSO (EMS), starting from 2005 he has played important role in the emerging process of the electricity sector unbundling and liberalization of the national electricity market, participated as a technical expert, task leader and project manager in several local and international projects related to the implementation of legal, regulatory and technical framework for the establishment and further development of the Serbian electricity market. In this process, as a member of the Core Drafting Team established by the Ministry of Energy, he actively participated in the process of drafting of the National Energy Law in several iteration, in line with the 2nd and 3rd “Energy package” of EU legislation. In 2008 he becomes the Assistant General Manager for System and Market operation in EMS, taking responsibility over the System operation tasks (including the transmission system planning and integration of renewable energy sources) and Electricity Market development and administration tasks performed by the Serbian TSO. In 2010 he was appointed as the Executive Manager for System and Market operation in EMS, performing executive management role for all System and Market operation issues. Starting from 2012 he has worked as a Director for International and Regulatory Affairs, at the same time performing the role of the ENTSO-E Board member and the Convenor of the ENTSO-E Regional group for the South East Europe. With comprehensive regional and European experience, as the member of the ENTSO-E Board and ENTSO-E Market Committee, as well as the Chairmen of the SEE RG within ENTSO-E MC, he becomes one of the key players in the process of the SEE Electricity Market integration and EU Target Model implementation in the SEE region. Since July 2015 he works as a Managing Director of SEEPEX (South East European Power Exchange), JSC established by EMS and EPEX SPOT (European Power Exchange based in Paris). Starting from December 2022, he is also appointed as a Member of the Management Board of ADEX Group, the first regional Power Exchange in the SEE/CEE regions, established in the form of corporate merging of the Serbian (SEEPEX) and Slovenian Power exchange (BSP). He is also the member of the Group of Experts on Renewable Energy (GERE) established under the UNECE Sustainable Energy Division and participated as an independent expert in the field of Market and System Operation on several consultancy projects all over the world.

Dr Nevenka R. Elezovic completed her PhD in 2005, from University of Belgrade. She is currently Research Professor at the Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade. Her research interests include: Nanostructured materials and alloys for low temperature fuel cells and water electrolysis application - green energy production. Since 2013 she has been serving as representative of Serbia and member of the European board in European Academy of Surface Technology. She has published more than 50 papers in reputed peer reviewed journals of eminent Publishers such as Elsevier, Royal Society of Chemistry, The Electrochemical Society and more than 70 conference papers. She has been serving as a reviewer for: Energy and Environmental Science, Applied Materials and Interfaces, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Electrochimica Acta, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, RSC Advances, PCCP, Chemical Communications, Journal of the Electrochemical Society, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, as well as adjudicative reviewer for Energy and Environmental Science, Journal of Materials Chemistry A. She has given numerous invited lectures at the International conferences, recently at International Summit on Conventional and Sustainable Energies, 2018 Orlando, Florida, USA, Global Experts Meeting on Frontiers in Green Energy and Expo, 2019 Rome, Italy and Materials, the Building Block for the Future 3rd AAAFM-UCLA conference, 2021, International summit on non-renewable and renewable energy, 2023 London, UK. The main current research area is based on synthesis and characterization of advanced functional materials for hydrogen production and proton exchange membrane fuel cells - to diminish classical fossil fuels usage and CO2 emission.

With Experience more than 20 years on Plastic processing, material and waste recycling. I 2001, he found the waste collecting centre in Batam island, Indonesia to collect and split 50T/day of waste. He learn about technical comprehensive plastic processing in most well known Industrial in USA and Germany on 2003. On 2015 , He is founder of MARS SYSTEM SOLUTION , The company is doing system integration and consultancy for waste recycling. On 2023 he found the Alames Cleanergz. The company is manufacture municipal solid waste to green energy and carbon credit. He awarded by Indonesia Government the strategic project National in Indonesia for Smart Integration Green Energy and zero waste Industrial estate. Mr Keith is holding professional engineering in Plastic processing and master degree from Lincoln University. Mr. Keith is under completed his PHd in Business Science in EMIT

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 Angstr�m 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. Ram Gupta is an Associate Vice President for Research and Support and a Professor of Chemistry at Pittsburg State University. Gupta has been recently named by Stanford University as being among the top 2% of research scientists worldwide. Before joining Pittsburg State University, he worked as an Assistant Research Professor at Missouri State University, Springfield, MO then as a Senior Research Scientist at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC. Dr. Gupta’s research spans a range of subjects critical to current and future societal needs including: semiconducting materials & devices, biopolymers, flame-retardant polymers, green energy production & storage using nanostructured materials & conducting polymers, electrocatalysts, optoelectronics & photovoltaics devices, organic-inorganic heterojunctions for sensors, nanomagnetism, biocompatible nanofibers for tissue regeneration, scaffold & antibacterial applications, and bio-degradable metallic implants. Dr. Gupta has mentored 10 PhD./Postdoc scholars, 76 MS students, and 58 undergraduate/high school students. Dr. Gupta has published over 290 peer-reviewed journal articles (9600+ citations, 57 h-index, 207 i10-index), made over 420 national/international/regional presentations, chaired/organized many sessions at national/international meetings, wrote several book chapters (100+), worked as Editor for many books (50+) for American Chemical Society, CRC, Springer, Elsevier, etc. and received several million dollars for research and educational activities from external agencies. He is also serving as Editor, Associate Editor, Guest editor, and editorial board member for various journals.

Ricardo G. Barcelona authored Dynamic Decisions and Energy Investments, two ground-breaking books that value renewables as real options under interacting energy portfolios and oligopolistic rivalries. Through his research and interactions with academe, businesses, and policy experts, he contributes to conversations around energy transitions and sustainability, decisions under uncertainties, and how imperfect humans creatively reshape their businesses and society. His insights benefit from his academic rigour, senior leadership experiences at Shell plc, Netherlands and London, and the City of London. As an investment banker, he was consistently voted the top-rated equity analyst and adviser for European utilities while at SBC Warburg and ABN AMRO/Rothschild. He obtained his PhD in Management from King’s College London, United Kingdom, MBA from IESE Business School, Spain, and BA from the School of Economics, University of the Philippines.

Prof. Pendse, Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering and Director Emeritus of FBRI has led research in the conversion of woody biomass to bioproducts including fuels, chemicals and advanced materials since 2006. Dr. Pendse led the establishment of a new Technology Research Center (TRC) for floor-scale processing of biomass at a 40,000 sq. ft. high-bay facility. TRC operates the Biomass to Bioproducts Pilot Plant (B2P2) and the BioCrude Oil Pilot Plant (BioCOPP), for its �Wood to Jet Fuel� program. As an internationally recognized leader in forest bioproducts, Pendse was named the University of Maine�s 2021 Distinguished Maine Professor (DMP).

Ms. Valentina is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience spanning various roles in the Oil & Gas and Chemical sectors across different countries. Over the past decade, Valentina has delved deeply into the realm of Digital Asset Management, fascinated by the intricate interplay between humans and machines. Her passion for this field has led her to explore and experiment with solutions for predictive maintenance, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize operational efficiency. Driven by her commitment to sustainability, Valentina has made significant contributions to the renewable energy sector. She played a pivotal role in the development of wind energy by founding a start-up that specializes in anti-icing coating for turbine blades, thereby enhancing the performance and longevity of wind turbines. Beyond her technical prowess, Valentina is also deeply passionate about yoga philosophy. Drawing upon the principles of yoga, she adeptly incorporates mindfulness and holistic approaches to improve the performance of teams and individuals alike. With her diverse skill set, unwavering dedication, and innovative mindset, Valentina continues to make a positive impact in both professional and personal spheres, embodying a steadfast commitment to excellence and sustainability.

Dr. Jelena Lović is working as a senior research associate at the Department of Electrochemistry at Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy from 1997. In the year 2000 she stayed at University of Turku (Finland), where she broadened her knowledge on surface characterization techniques. She holds a PhD degree in Chemistry and Chemical technology, which she obtained in 2006 at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Serbia. The dissertation entitled “Electrochemical oxidation of methanol and formic acid on model and real catalysts” was done in part in 2005 at Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry, Polish Academy of Science, Krakow, Poland. Research field/areas are as follows: Development and electrochemical characterization of catalysts for fuel cells; Kinetics and reaction mechanism of electrochemical oxidation of small organic molecules; Electrochemical evaluation of biochemical properties. She was a participant in two international EUREKA projects. As part of the Eureka team, she was awarded the Grand Prix prize at the competition "Invention-Belgrade, Association of Inventors and Authors of Technical Improvements Belgrade” in 2018. and 2023. Dr. Jelena Lović also participated in two bilateral cooperation project of the Polish and Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. So far Dr. Jelena Lović has had more than 50 published papers with outstanding peer reviews, 1 book chapter and 2 patent applications registered at the national patent office. Her published works have been cited 729 times so far (without direct self-citations) while the Hirsch index is 12. Dr. Jelena Lović is a member of the Serbian Chemical Society (SHD) and the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE).

Dr Salah Elmoselhy is a researcher, inventor, scientist, editor, professional engineer, and academician who is experienced in managing scientific research work, academic teaching, editorial processes and industrial projects. He is qualified in Materials science, Manufacturing, Design, Smart materials, Energy materials, Mechanics, Physical chemistry, Applied physics, Energy and Environmental Engineering. He is one of the most qualified researchers in Europe holding MS in Design and Materials Engineering, MBA in International Manufacturing Systems, PhD in Energy & Environmental Engineering and being currently a PhD candidate in Condensed Matter Physics in a European university. In addition to being a Certified Project Manager and Microsoft Certified Professional, he has industrial experience in modeling, integrated & robotized systems, metal cutting & metal forming in the manufacturing sector reaching the rank of “Production Manager”. Moreover, he has several years of academic teaching experience reaching the rank of “Assistant Professor”. He has several years of academic research experience with several patented inventions, filed patents and publications in ISI-indexed journals such as Nature. He is the discoverer of the attainability of 0 K. He is also the innovator/co-innovator of: the Hybrid organic-inorganic crystalline-amorphous nano-I-beam lattice; Hybrid Micro-composite E-springs; Directional Load Ratio theory in laminated composite structures; Modified model of the Stanitz's slip; Hybrid Lean-Agile Manufacturing System; Hybrid Lean-Agile Design System; Sustainable no-cost water desalination; Enthalpy scale; hydrogen production and electricity production; Hybrid pressurized nuclear reactor, electricity production and hydrogen production. He is an achiever having authored 45+ refereed publications including 24 research papers in ISI-indexed journals such as Nature journals, 4 SCOPUS-indexed journal papers, 4 books with world-class publishers, 7 international conference papers, and 5+ papers in progress. He has 5 patented inventions and 100+ inventions and patents in progress. His research appears in ISI-indexed journals such as "Energies", "SAE Transactions: International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing", “International Journal of Hydrogen Energy”, and “Journal of Mechanical Science & Technology”. He is a Member of the Advisory Board of the SAE MobilityRxiv, Associate Editor of "SAE Transactions: International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing", Member of the Boards of “Smart Science”, "Energies" and “Micromachines”. He is a Member of the SAE, European Physical Society & American Physical Society, and Associate Member of the IMechE. He is the recipient of several grants, scholarships and awards.

Alicja Kowalska-Koczwara, Associate Professor at Cracow University of Technology, Faculty of Civil Engineering. She earned her degree in Civil Engineering in 2001, completed her Master of Science in the same year, obtained her PhD in 2007, and achieved habilitation in 2019. In 2020, she was appointed as an Associate Professor at Cracow University of Technology. Alicja has been a dedicated member of the Cracow University of Technology since 2005. Her extensive expertise lies in various domains including human perception of vibrations in buildings, the influence of non-structural elements on the dynamic characteristics of buildings, and sustainable development. She has actively participated in scientific and industrial projects, notably Horizon 2020 MEZeroE. With a strong focus on human comfort in buildings, Alicja's research considers the simultaneous occurrence of noise and vibrations. She has authored 79 publications, all of which contribute significantly to the fields of noise and vibrational comfort. Additionally, Alicja has authored numerous expert opinions for railway projects and the Warsaw Metro.

Amedeo Amoresano is Ph.D in Thermomechanical Systems is currently an associate professor at the Federico II University of Naples and an associate researcher at the National Research Council at the STEMS Institute of (Science and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility). It is currently a member of two Joint Programs CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) and Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes and partner of the European project INSHIP (Integrating National Research Agendas on Solar Heat for Industrial Processes).

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. Since 2008 he has been teaching as visiting lecturer for different Universities, e.g. Bremen, Berlin and Hamburg. 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 last year about Green Hydrogen cooperation possibilities between Africa and Europe.

Institute of Environmental and Water studies, Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestine. A Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees from the Civil Engineering Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey in September 1993. B.Sc degree from the Civil Engineering Department at An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. Prof. Al-Khatib has experience in a wide range of areas including water recourses management and quality, renewable and sustainable energy, environmental assessment, wastewater management, advocacy, coordination and networking. Al-Khatib has an extended experience in the development and carrying research and evaluation projects, professional work experience in water resources management, environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring, training and evaluation of medical waste, solid waste, waste to energy, climate change, water and sanitation and urban environment projects. He is an expert in social and environmental health, promoting environmental public awareness through training, organizing and conducting awareness campaigns and workshops in environmental education and health.

Dr. Sudeshna Sen is currently working at WMG, developing solid state battery as Assistant professor (research based). Previously I worked with Justus Liebig University, in the research group of Dr. Felix Richter and Prof. Jurgen Janek research project on polymer protective layers for solid state batteries based on Argyrodite type batteries. Before she moved to Germany, she was working at University College London as a part of Faraday Institute, NEXGENNA project, developing ionic liquid electrolytes for sodium-based batteries. She was awarded Royal Society-SERB Newton International Fellowship from University of Glasgow. She studied Solid state electrolytes and their ion transport mechanism by using Muon and Neutron based techniques. As first postdoctoral work, she worked at University of Nottingham on 3D printable polymer exchange membranes. She graduated from Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore with a thesis entitled �A Few Case Studies of Polymer Conductors for Lithium-Based Batteries�. Her entire research work is on polymer-based materials for solid state batteries. She studied material in- depth and explore structure function properties. Following this she studied interface chemistry of material at solid state battery interface.

Mr. Necati Keskin was born in Denizli, Turkey in 1995. He graduated from the Mechatronics Engineering department at Pamukkale University in 2017. During his university education, he worked on automation systems, computer technologies, and computer-aided designs, and participated in projects in the field. He began his professional career after graduation. In 2020, he started Master's degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Pamukkale University to further support his professional and academic development. Currently, he works as an R&D Engineer on projects at ADM Electric Distribution Company. These projects involve innovative solutions to increase efficiency in electrical distribution systems. He specializes in technology and software development and leads projects in these areas. Throughout his career, he has published academic studies on national and international platforms and delivered presentations at numerous conferences and seminars, accumulating extensive experience in the field. He continues to work towards providing innovative solutions in electrical distribution and control systems and contributing to the industry.

Fernando Villada has a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Universidad Tecnologica de Pereira (Colombia) in 1987 and 1995 respectively. He completed his PhD in 2001 from Universidad Politecnica de Catalonia (Spain). He is currently Research Professor at Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia) in the areas of Renewable Energies and Energy Markets. He has published more tan 100 papers in international journals.

Yahya graduated from Pamukkale University in 2022. He plans to pursue a postgraduate degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the same university. Currently, he works as a Technology Developer Engineer at ADM Electrical Distribution Co., specializing in mechatronics engineering. His expertise lies in embedded design, software systems, and the development of hardware and embedded software for drones and UAVs in electricity distribution systems. Additionally, he is involved in designing various 3D CAD materials and conducting research on energy efficiency, storage, and solar systems at the R&D Center of ADM Electrical Distribution System Operator. Yahya actively participates in international R&D projects, including the Era-Net project titled "Reliability of Long-Term Renewable Energy Production based on PV Technologies," where he leads the design of thermal camera image processing systems and the integration of these systems onto drones.

Baris Cetinkaya is a Technology Development Engineer at ADM Electricity Distribution Inc., located in Turkey. He graduated from T�rkiye Isparta University of Applied Sciences with a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. Throughout his undergraduate education, Baris specialized in electronic circuits, embedded system software, and smart system projects. In his current role at ADM Electricity Distribution Inc. R&D Center, he focuses on developing projects aimed at enhancing electricity transmission, distribution, efficiency, and sustainability in the workplace. With a passion for technology and innovation, Baris strives to contribute to advancements in the energy sector.

Abdessadek Aghrinane is a biotechnologist, green entrepreneur, and climate expert based in Morocco. With a passion for reinforcing Moroccan youth capacities in field of climate and sustainable development. As a Director of Development with the Youth4ClimateMorocco (Y4CM), Abdessadek Aghrinane takes the lead in a variety of crucial roles. With a focus on project design and partnership building, bringing together key players to collaborate and drive meaningful change. Through his tireless efforts in research, proposal development, and program implementation.

Ms. Sude Kozal?o?lu was born in Denizli, Turkey in 1995. During her university education, she participated in projects supported by TUBITAK and was selected as one of the top 20 entrepreneurs by the 'Turkey Covid19 Common Mind Platform' due to her work during the pandemic period. In 2021, she graduated from Eski?ehir Osmangazi University with a thesis titled 'Portable AC Power Supply with Solar Energy'. She previously held various positions in companies working on the installation and infrastructure of renewable energy sources, and currently works as an R&D engineer at ADM Electricity Distribution Company. She conducts research on machine learning, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and computer vision. Throughout her career, she has published academic studies on national/international platforms. In these studies, she focuses on developing innovative and sustainable solutions to contribute to sustainable growth, and increasing energy efficiency in the use, transmission, and distribution of energy sources by leveraging current trends.

Gonzalo Suanes is mechanical engineer from the Universidad de La Rioja. He is currently a PhD student of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). He joined the Spanish Army Corps of Engineers. He was head engineer in the deployment of the Spanish Field Hospital. Now, he is posted at Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA), being the head of Ballistic Test Laboratory.

Mert Can Guzeller is a Physics graduate from Istanbul University with a rich background in nuclear safety and international collaboration. During his two-year tenure at a nuclear products production firm, he played a pivotal role in the "Radiation Safety" department, actively contributing to the development and implementation of safety protocols for nuclear processes. His professional journey extends to collaborative work with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), where he participated in the project "Radioactive Waste Management, Decommissioning, Environmental Protection, and Remediation: Ensuring Safety and Enabling Sustainability." This experience allowed him to engage in meaningful international cooperation, contributing significantly to global efforts in nuclear safety and sustainability. Currently serving as a Business Analyst at Mediterra, Mert is passionate about the convergence of science, technology, and business. His dedication is evident in his commitment to leveraging his skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions within dynamic professional environments.

Dr. Aleksandra Komorowska is a researcher working at the Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute of the Polish Academy. She is an expert in energy markets and power systems modelling. Her research interests focus on the role of hydrogen and renewable energy sources in the energy transition of power systems.

Ms. Jingmei Zhu is a highly experienced professional in nuclear engineering, boasting over three decades of expertise in the field. With a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design and Manufacture from Beijing Union University and a Master's in Nuclear Engineering and Technology from Tsinghua University, she has a solid academic background. Throughout her career, Ms. Zhu has held key positions in prominent organizations, including the Beijing Nuclear Industry Research & Design Institute and China Nuclear Power Engineering Co., Ltd. Her roles have involved designing nuclear power plants, overseeing operations, and addressing safety concerns. Ms. Zhu's extensive knowledge and contributions have earned her recognition as a Professorship Senior Engineer, underscoring her esteemed status in the industry.

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.

Boua Sidoine Kadjo is a dedicated young researcher and project leader specializing in bioenergy, environmental sustainability, and climate change. With a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Management, Boua has emerged as an expert in renewable energy solutions. His professional journey includes two years of experience as an environmental and social safeguards expert, where he managed assessments for various development projects in energy, construction, and transport sectors in C�te d'Ivoire. As a PhD candidate at the Institut National Polytechnique Felix HOUPHOU�T-BOIGNY and the Arts et M�tiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, HESAM University, Boua has devoted over five years to researching biomass energy recovery. He successfully coordinated a project funded by ECREEE, titled "SWOT analysis of the renewable energy market in C�te d'Ivoire," which garnered recognition in the scientific community. His contributions to the field include publications in reputable journals such as IEEE and AIMS Energy, focusing on biogas production from organic household waste and thermal treatment of cashew nut shells. Boua's dedication to advancing renewable energy extends beyond academia. He has presented his research findings at various conferences and seminars across Africa and France, contributing significantly to the discourse on sustainable energy practices. Currently, as a young researcher in energy and environment at CNAM, France, Boua continues to pursue innovative solutions to address energy challenges in developing countries, particularly in his native C�te d'Ivoire.

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.

Dr. Unsal received a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Selcuk (Konya Technical) University, Turkey in 2018. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Sivas Cumhuriyet University, where she leads the Renewable Energy Research Center (CUYEM). Her current research interests include Communication in Power Networks, Renewables, Distributed Generation Integrations, Micro Grids, Electric Vehicle Integrations, and also Cybersecurity in Smart Grids.