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• Electric Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Control Systems
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Mahmoud Khalifa Abdelhamid Khalifa is a Researcher at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) of Comillas Pontifical University, affiliated with the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI). He holds a B.Sc. (2019, first class honors) and M.Sc. (2023) in Electrical Engineering from Minia University, Egypt. His current role involves predoctoral research in electrical systems, focusing on battery energy storage systems and their impact on low-inertia power systems stability. Education: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Minia University (2019), ranked first in class M.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Minia University (2023) Research Interests: Mahmoud’s work centers on modeling, control, and stability analysis of energy storage systems, particularly in the context of renewable energy integration. His expertise includes doubly-fed induction generators (DFIG), grid stability, and advanced control algorithms for wind and solar systems. Publications & Contributions: He has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and a book on DFIG control systems. His work emphasizes optimizing dynamic performance in renewable energy systems and enhancing grid reliability through advanced control techniques. Affiliations & Skills: Mahmoud is proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, PLC programming (Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7), and tools like Arduino C, Microsoft Office, and SPSS. His research is supported by institutional affiliations with IIT and Minia University. Labs/Teams: Engaged in IIT’s electrical systems research group, contributing to projects on smart grids and energy storage solutions.

Liu DerongView profile

Professor

• Neural Networks
• Reinforcement Learning
• Intelligent Control
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Liu Derong is a distinguished academic holding the position of Chair Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (Shenzhen, China) since 2022. He is also a Full Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) since 2006. His academic journey includes roles as Professor at Guangdong University of Technology (2017–2022) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Automation (2008–2016). He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (1994), M.S. from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (1987), and B.S. from Nanjing University of Science and Technology (1982). His research focuses on neural networks, reinforcement learning, intelligent control, and adaptive dynamic programming. He has authored 19 books and 260+ journal papers, contributing significantly to computational intelligence and control systems. Notable works include Adaptive Dynamic Programming with Applications in Optimal Control (2017) and co-editing volumes like Frontiers of Intelligent Control and Information Processing (2014). Liu Derong has held leadership roles in professional societies, including Editor-in-Chief of Artificial Intelligence Review , Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica , and President of the Asia Pacific Neural Network Society (2018). He has organized major conferences such as the IEEE World Congress on Computational Intelligence (2014) and received prestigious awards like the Dennis Gabor Award (2018) and membership in Academia Europaea (2021). His contributions span theoretical advancements and practical applications in control systems, with a focus on optimization, robotics, and energy systems. He has also served on editorial boards of leading journals and as a keynote speaker at 30+ international conferences.

• Space Physics
• Magnetospheric Dynamics
• Plasma Turbulence
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Brian Walsh is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Boston University, with affiliations in the Departments of Astronomy and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University (2011) and a B.A. from Colgate University (2006). His research focuses on experimental space physics and spacecraft instrumentation, particularly studying solar wind-magnetosphere interactions, magnetopause reconnection, and X-ray imaging techniques. His work investigates energy transfer from the Sun to Earth's space environment, with a primary focus on the magnetopause. Walsh develops instruments for NASA and ESA missions, including the LEXI lunar X-ray imager and the CuPID CubeSat. He has contributed to missions like SMILE and pioneered compact solar energetic particle telescopes. His research spans CubeSat-based observations and large-scale space missions, emphasizing cross-scale coupling and global magnetospheric dynamics. Key research interests include plasma turbulence, magnetosheath dynamics, and exosphere variability. Walsh collaborates on projects like the Trans-Heliospheric Survey and the Magnetospheric Constellation (MagCon), aiming to advance understanding of heliospheric plasma behavior. His work also addresses space weather prediction and instrument calibration, such as the Carruthers Observatory Student Solar Monitor (COSSMo). Walsh's recent studies explore solar wind acceleration, ionospheric outflow asymmetry, and the role of recirculated plasmasphere material in ring current dynamics. His contributions to instrumentation and mission design highlight his dual role as a researcher and engineer in aerospace and space physics.

• Bioenergy
• Bioeconomy
• Sustainability Assessment
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniela Thrän serves as Professor of Bioenergy Systems at the University of Leipzig's Faculty of Economics and Head of the Department of Bioenergy at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), positions she has held since 2011. She concurrently leads Germany's delegation in IEA Bioenergy Task 44 on Flexible Bioenergy and System Integration and chairs the Social Sustainability Transformations group at UFZ, bridging academic research with national climate policy through roles in the Federal Bioeconomy Council (2012-2023) and Thuringia's Climate Advisory Board. Her academic background includes: Engineering studies in Technical Environmental Protection at Technical University of Berlin (1989-1995) Doctorate at Bauhaus University Weimar (1998-2001) on material flow management in rural regional development Thrän's research centers on bioenergy's role in climate neutrality, specializing in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) via bio-based methods including BECCS, life cycle sustainability assessment, and spatial modeling of renewable energy systems. She analyzes biomass resource potentials within circular bioeconomy frameworks and investigates socio-economic drivers of energy transitions, with recent work focusing on urban-rural biomass integration and flexible bioenergy services for grid stability. Her 2023-2025 publications reveal intensifying focus on bio-CDR implementation challenges and policy frameworks, alongside systematic assessments of biomass allocation in Germany's net-zero pathways. Key trends include AI-enhanced literature mapping for climate research, municipal-scale renewable integration dynamics, and cross-national comparisons (e.g., Germany/Canada biogas systems), with growing emphasis on socio-technical trade-offs in land use and stakeholder acceptance. No scientific awards, prizes, or fellowships were documented in the provided text. Thrän actively mentors doctoral candidates as DBFZ's representative for bioenergy colloquia and leads major initiatives: IEA Bioenergy Task 44: National Team Leader for Germany (2019-present) Helmholtz Climate Initiative (HI-CAM): Co-author of spatial energy transition reports Editor-in-Chief of Springer's "energy, sustainability and society" (2017-present) She directs UFZ's Department of Bioenergy (BEN) and Models team, developing spatially resolved energy system tools like BENOPTex. Her groups focus on techno-economic analysis of biogenic resources, smart bioenergy system services, and socio-ecological impacts of renewable energy expansion, with strong links to European standardization bodies (ISO/TC 238, CEN TC 335) and Germany's aviation biofuels advisory board (aireg).

Edouard BardView profile

Professor

• Climatology
• Paleoclimatology
• Oceanography
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Edouard Bard (born September 1, 1962) is a distinguished French climatologist currently serving as Professor of Climate and Ocean Evolution at the Collège de France. He is also a member of the French Academy of Sciences and deputy director of the European Centre for Research and Education in Environmental Geosciences (CEREGE) at the Arbois Technopole in Aix-en-Provence. His academic journey began with geological engineering studies at ENSG in Nancy, followed by doctoral research at the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique (CEA) in Gif-sur-Yvette (1987), and postdoctoral work at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (1988-1989). Bard's research spans climatology, oceanography, and geology with a focus on understanding the natural functioning of the ocean-atmosphere-cryosphere-biosphere system across timescales from centuries to millions of years. His work integrates analytical chemistry techniques to reconstruct past environments from marine and lake sediments, corals, stalagmites, and polar ice. He has pioneered methods using mass spectrometry to measure radioactive isotopes for dating climate variations recorded in geological archives. Bard's publication record shows consistent contributions across paleoclimatology, with particular emphasis on radiocarbon dating calibration, sea level reconstruction, and climate-ocean interactions. His recent work (2010-2013) focuses on ice sheet dynamics, meltwater pulses, and cosmogenic nuclide applications, while maintaining his foundational work in radiocarbon methodology. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from methodological development to application in major climate questions. His scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Macelwane Medal of the American Geophysical Union (1997) Wegener Medal of the European Geosciences Union (2013) Foreign Member of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (2014) Multiple recognitions as a Highly Cited Researcher Beyond research, Bard has significantly contributed to public understanding of climate science through popular books like 'L'Homme et le climat' (2005) and 'L'Océan, le climat et nous' (2011). He organized numerous Collège de France symposia on climate change, served as scientific curator for major exhibitions, and participated in high-level policy discussions including the Grenelle de l'Environnement and UN Climate Change Conferences. As deputy director of CEREGE and coordinator of the EQUIPEX ASTER-CEREGE project, he leads significant research infrastructure in environmental geosciences.

Mihaela GirtanView profile

Associate Professor

• Thin Films
• Solar Cells
• Optoelectronics
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Mihaela Girtan is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Angers, heading the Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications research group. Her work spans thin-film technologies, solar cells, and optoelectronic devices, with expertise in physical/chemical deposition methods and nanomaterials. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Stuttgart (1995) Her research investigates charge transport in oxides, organic/perovskite solar cells, transparent conducting films, plasmonics, and fluid dynamics in CVD reactors. She develops innovative materials for energy conversion, including oxide/metal/oxide electrodes and polymer-based photovoltaics. Recent publications focus on climate-agriculture interactions, including drought risk modeling, irrigation dynamics, and crop yield sustainability. Her work integrates remote sensing, machine learning, and climate modeling to address food security challenges. Scientific Awards: Consistently ranked in top 2% of researchers worldwide since 2020 She leads international collaborations and advises PhD students in materials science. Her group maintains advanced thin-film deposition and characterization facilities at Angers Photonics Laboratory.

Tan Wen ShanView profile

Lecturer

• Stochastic Generation Scheduling
• Power System Flexibility
• Electricity Market Operation
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Dr. Tan Wen Shan is a Lecturer in Mechatronics Engineering at Monash University Malaysia, specializing in power systems and renewable energy integration. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2017), an MEng in Electrical Engineering (2013), and a BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2011). His research focuses on stochastic generation scheduling, energy storage systems, smart grids, and blockchain applications in energy markets. Education: BEng (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 2011 MEng (Electrical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2013 PhD (Electrical Engineering), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2017 Research Interests: Stochastic generation scheduling with renewable integration Power system flexibility and resilience Electricity market operations and blockchain Artificial intelligence in energy systems Publications and Projects: Recent work includes P2P energy trading, transportable energy storage, and resilience-based scheduling under natural disasters. Active projects include sustainable energy bike lanes in Kuala Lumpur and AI-assisted energy storage planning. His articles emphasize renewable energy forecasting, smart grid optimization, and decentralized energy systems. Awards: ITEX 2023 Prize (2023) IBM Call for Code 2022 Green Practice Challenge Accelerator Prize (2022) Teaching and Supervision: Unit Coordinator for TRC3500 (Sensors and Artificial Perceptions) and TRC3600 (Modelling and Control) Supervised multiple final-year projects on energy systems and smart grids (2023–2024).

Souran ChatterjeeView profile

Lecturer

• Energy Transitions
• Environmental Management
• Sustainability
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Dr. Souran Chatterjee is a Lecturer in Energy Transitions - Environmental Management & Sustainability at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Plymouth. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action). He focuses on energy transitions, climate policy modeling, and socio-technical systems analysis. Research interests include energy demand modeling, renewable energy integration, climate emergency responses, and SDG-climate synergies. He has advised undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations in energy economics, air pollution assessment, and health-environmental impact analysis. His recent work emphasizes net-zero building sectors, decarbonization pathways, and demand-side solutions for energy efficiency. He collaborates on projects like the Sustainable Energy Transitions Laboratory (SENTINEL) and EU initiatives like the Solar Rooftop Program. Teaching focuses on energy sustainability, social science research methods, and health economics. Key geographic interests include Europe (especially Italy's urban policies), South Asia (India's air quality challenges), and global south development dynamics. His toolkit expertise includes geospatial modeling, building energy simulation, and socio-technical transition analysis.

PASCUAL ALVAREZ GOMEZView profile

Professor

• Ground Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Production Technologies

PASCUAL ALVAREZ GOMEZ is a Professor at the University of Cádiz, affiliated with the Department of Industrial Engineering and Civil Engineering. His research focuses on Ground Engineering and Thermal Engineering, with a particular emphasis on geothermal heat pumps and thermal performance modeling. He is associated with the TEP221 Thermal Engineering research group and contributes to the PAIDI area of Production Technologies. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Cádiz (2014), with a thesis on "Vertical Ground Heat Exchanger Simulation Model for Geothermal Heat Pumps" Research: Specializes in hybrid thermal modeling, CFD analysis for evaporation rates, and machine learning applications in corrosion prediction His publications highlight advancements in geothermal systems, low-concentration photovoltaics, and biogas environment corrosion analysis. He employs both analytical and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approaches for energy efficiency improvements.

Geoff DullerView profile

Professor

• Luminescence Dating
• Quaternary Environmental Change
• Geomorphological Processes
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Professor Geoff Duller has been a faculty member at Aberystwyth University's Department of Geography & Earth Sciences since 1995, holding a Personal Chair since 2005. He studied Geography at St Catherine's College Oxford (BA 1987), completed his PhD in 1992 at Aberystwyth on luminescence dating of Quaternary sediments in New Zealand, and established the Aberystwyth Luminescence Research Laboratory in 2000. His research focuses on luminescence dating method development and application, particularly for Quaternary environmental change studies. Key contributions include creating single-aliquot dating methods and leading the NERC-funded BRITICE-Chrono project for ice sheet deglaciation chronology. He serves as Associate Editor of Radiation Measurements and editor of Journal of Quaternary Science , with editorial board membership at Ancient TL . His article portfolio demonstrates expertise in: Luminescence signal analysis (2025: IRPL/IRSL in feldspars; 2024: opercula thermoluminescence) Quaternary chronology (2025: Thar desert floodouts; 2024: Tibetan glaciofluvial sediments) Methodological innovation (2025: EMCCD crosstalk reduction; 2024: pIRIR protocol optimization) Scientific recognition includes the Bigsby Medal (2012). Current supervision includes PhD students Robyn Pinder, Svenja Riedesel, and Nina Ataee. He co-directs the Aberystwyth Luminescence Research Laboratory and manages specialized equipment including Risø luminescence readers.

Ziqi SongView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation network modeling
• Transportation Electrification
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Ziqi Song is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo. Their research focuses on Transportation Engineering, with expertise in transportation network modeling, electrification, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic operations. Recent work includes zero-emission mobility strategies , electric bus charging infrastructure , autonomous vehicle lane deployment , and pedestrian group dynamics . Key themes involve optimizing transportation systems for electrification, integrating renewable energy into transit networks, and addressing equity in mobility through accessibility studies. Publications show strong emphasis on electric vehicle integration , urban transit optimization , and pedestrian behavior modeling . The work spans multi-disciplinary approaches combining transportation network analysis , renewable energy , and machine learning techniques.

Ayşegül AksoyView profile

Professor

• Environmental systems engineering
• Integrated waste management
• Water quality modeling and management
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Prof. Ayşegül Aksoy is a faculty member in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU) since 2002. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia (2000) and has held visiting roles at Stanford University (2015-2016) and the University of California Davis (2001). Her academic leadership includes Vice Chair roles in METU's Environmental Engineering Department (2012-2015 and 2006-2009), and she co-developed UN courses on Black Sea environmental management. Her research focuses on environmental systems engineering, integrated waste management, water quality modeling, and remote sensing applications. Notable projects include developing autonomous systems for lake turnover monitoring, optimizing landfill leachate management, and evaluating solar sludge drying alternatives. She has directed over 20 graduate theses and contributed to research funded by TÜBİTAK, Newton Fund, and EU programs. Key awards include the AQUA 360 Best Paper Award (2021) and TÜBİTAK Fellowships. Her work spans 120+ peer-reviewed publications, with recent focus areas including anaerobic digestion optimization, GIS-based waste routing, and pollutant fate modeling in heterogeneous aquifers. She advises on national environmental policies and manages projects like the 'Turnover Response System Development' (2020-2023) and 'Chlorophyll-a Modeling in Lake Eymir' (2009-2010).

Charles Raymond SarimuthuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Smart Grids
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Dr. Charles Raymond Sarimuthu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University Malaysia. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering from National Energy University, Malaysia. His research focuses on voltage control, power transformers, distribution systems, renewable energy, and smart grids. He actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Electric Power Systems Research and Renewable Energy . Dr. Sarimuthu has collaborated on projects including the Electric Field Imaging (EFI) Sensor for Comprehensive Static Charge Analysis (2024-2025) and the Fundamental study on memristor switching performances (2023-2026). He has also led the Investigation of on-load tap changer transformer operation (2019-2022), demonstrating expertise in grid stability and renewable integration. Teaching commitments include ECE3051 - Electrical Energy Systems , ECE4053 - Electrical Energy-Generation and Supply , and ECE5886/6886 - Smart Grids . He is a member of professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and IEEE. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent research highlights include game theory approaches for voltage control and adaptive synchronverter technologies for solar power systems.

Maria KolokotroniView profile

Professor

• Urban Heat Island Mitigation
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) Retrofit
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Professor Maria Kolokotroni is a full academic staff member at Brunel University's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. She holds a Professorial rank and has extensive experience in urban environmental engineering and building energy systems. Her academic career began at UCL (MSc 1992, PhD 1995), followed by postdoctoral research on environmental design guidance and moisture management. She joined Brunel University in 1998 and contributed to the Building Research Establishment's indoor environment division prior to her academic appointment. Education MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering, Bartlett School, UCL (1992) PhD in Thermal Performance of Housing, UCL (1995) Postdoctoral Research: Environmental Design Guidance (UCL, 1996-1998) EPSRC-funded Postdoc: Moisture in Residential Buildings (University of Westminster, 1998) Research Interests Her work focuses on urban heat island mitigation, energy-efficient building technologies, ventilative cooling systems, and urban microclimate analysis. She actively collaborates on EU-funded projects like the IEA’s Annex 80 (Resilient Cooling) and Annex 62 (Ventilative Cooling), emphasizing practical applications of sustainable energy strategies. Key themes include: Urban albedo computation and reflective materials Thermal performance of residential and non-residential buildings Integration of renewable energy systems (photovoltaics, hydrogen) Building energy demand modeling Grants & Projects Recent projects include: PRELUDE: Real-time building energy optimization (EU, 2020-2024) PVadapt: Smart building-integrated photovoltaic systems (EU, 2018-2022) ReCO2ST: Near-zero energy retrofit platform (EU, 2018-2021) Urban albedo studies in high-latitude cities (EPSRC, 2017-2020) Advising & Collaborations Professor Kolokotroni leads interdisciplinary teams and collaborates with experts in mechanical engineering, environmental science, and urban planning. Her work bridges academic research with industry applications through projects like COOL ROOFS EU initiative and the IEA’s energy efficiency annexes. Labs/Teams Active in the International Energy Agency’s EBC Annex 80 (Resilient Cooling) and part of Brunel’s Institute for the Environment (IEF). Her research group focuses on building sustainability and climate resilience through advanced simulation tools and experimental validation.

Xingpeng LiView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Systems
• Machine Learning
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Dr. Xingpeng Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Houston (UH), where he has held this position since 2024, following his tenure as Assistant Professor (2018–2024). His research focuses on smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and optimization of power systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University (2017) and multiple master’s degrees in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2023), Industrial Engineering (ASU, 2016), and Electrical Engineering (Zhejiang University, 2013). His work emphasizes machine learning applications in power systems, including battery degradation modeling, microgrid design, and climate-resilient grid planning. He leads the RPG Lab (https://rpglab.github.io), advancing solutions for offshore renewable energy systems, hydrogen transmission, and grid cybersecurity. His research has been funded by the NSF CAREER Award (2024) and the NAS Gulf Research Program (2023). Education : Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2017) M.S., Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology (2023) M.S., Industrial Engineering, Arizona State University (2016) M.S., Electrical Engineering, Zhejiang University (2013) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Shandong University (2010) Dr. Li’s recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven grid optimization, battery lifecycle modeling, and offshore microgrid planning. He has received awards such as the Early-Career Research Follow (NAS Gulf, 2023) and the IEEE Phoenix Section Student Scholarship (2016). Awards : NSF CAREER Award (2024) Early-Career Research Follow, NAS Gulf Research Program (2023) Emerging Leader, Offshore Technology Conference (2023) His teaching includes courses like ECE 6327 (Smart Grid Systems) and ECE 6379 (Power System Operations), bridging theoretical research with practical grid challenges. His lab collaborates on projects like 100% renewable offshore platforms and hydrogen energy transmission systems, addressing climate resilience and decarbonization goals.