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Martin Patelمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GenevaSwitzerland

Dr. Martin Patel is a full professor and Chair for Energy Efficiency at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. His research focuses on energy savings, emission reduction, bio-based products, and environmental-economic assessments. He leads the Energy Track in the Environmental Master Programme (MUSE) and coordinates international projects on energy transition, including roles in SCCER consortia. Previously, he held academic positions at Utrecht University and worked at the Fraunhofer Institute and ECOFYS. His work integrates techno-economic modeling, policy analysis, and sustainability metrics to address climate change and resource efficiency challenges. Educational background: Chemical Engineering (University of Karlsruhe, 1992), PhD in Carbon Cycle Dynamics from Utrecht University (1999). He has extensive experience in energy systems, policy evaluation, and interdisciplinary research. His projects involve stakeholders from academia, governments, and industry, aiming to bridge research and real-world implementation. Key research areas include energy efficiency in industry and buildings, renewable energy integration, and climate policy design. He has supervised numerous doctoral students and authored over 200 publications, focusing on energy storage, district heating, and transition pathways. His work emphasizes translating technical innovations into actionable policies and sustainable practices.

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Marko Lindroosمشاهده پروفایل

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University of HelsinkiFinland

Marko Lindroos is a University Lecturer and Docent at the Department of Economics and Management under the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. He is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), specializing in the economics of aquatic ecosystems and environmental/resource economics. His research focuses on applying game theory to fisheries management challenges, particularly in multi-species systems, international agreements, and climate change adaptation. Lindroos has supervised doctoral students in interdisciplinary environmental sciences and holds the 2010 'Vuoden kouluttaja: Palmenia' award for teaching excellence. He has managed multiple research projects including 'Marmaed' (2015–2019) and 'Apuraha Linnala' (2023–2026), while also contributing to large initiatives like the InterEarth RESET program (2023–2028). His activities include peer reviews for journals such as Marine Resource Economics , Marine Policy , and ICES Journal of Marine Science , as well as conference participation and public engagement on topics like sustainable fisheries and climate policy. His doctoral supervision includes four documented advisees, though specific student names are not provided in the text. Grants and funding sources include University of Helsinki internal funds, the Academy of Finland, and various Nordic foundations. Lindroos' work emphasizes bioeconomic modeling of fisheries systems, particularly in the Baltic Sea and Nordic regions, addressing issues such as stock productivity, discounting impacts, and ecosystem interactions.

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Stephen Arbogastمشاهده پروفایل

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University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States

Stephen Arbogast is Professor of the Practice of Finance at UNC Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School. With 32 years at ExxonMobil, he served as Treasurer for Exxon Chemical Company, managing $40B in financing, and held international finance roles in Brazil, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. He serves on the National Renewable Fuels Laboratory Biofuels Technical Review Panel. Education: M.P.A. - Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University B.A. Government - Cornell University M.T.S. - University of St. Thomas Research Focus: International finance, energy project financing, business ethics, and biofuel commercialization. His textbook Resisting Corporate Corruption features 28 case studies on ethical business practices. Recent work examines pyrolysis oil integration in refineries and SPAC-related ethics challenges. Awards: Payne Teaching Excellence Award (University of Houston, 2008) Industry Leadership: Directed over $4B in capital markets financing and served on international joint venture boards. Current research emphasizes ethical frameworks for energy transition finance.

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André Faaijمشاهده پروفایل

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University of GroningenNetherlands

Prof. André Faaij is a Distinguished Professor (part-time) in Energy System Analysis at the University of Groningen and Director of Science at ECN part of TNO, the Netherlands' largest energy research organization. His research focuses on energy system integration, decarbonization pathways, and sustainable bioenergy. He leads international initiatives like the Energy Academy Europe (a Public-Private Partnership) and the New Energy Coalition. Education: MSc Chemistry & Environmental Sciences (Utrecht University, 1991); PhD in Energy from Biomass & Waste (Utrecht University, 1997). Extensive academic career includes roles as Scientific Director of Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute and Chair of the Science, Technology & Society department. Research Interests: Energy transitions, renewable energy technologies, carbon capture and storage (CCS), bioenergy sustainability, hydrogen economy, and policy design for low-carbon systems. His work integrates technical, economic, and societal dimensions of energy systems. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize offshore wind potential, North Sea energy system modeling, decarbonization pathways for industries (steel, chemicals), and stakeholder-driven local energy planning. Key themes include spatial analysis, techno-economic assessments, and participatory decision-making frameworks. Awards: Nobel Peace Prize (IPCC, 2007), Linneborn Prize (2015), ENI Award nomination (2014), and recognition as a 'Young Global Leader' by the World Economic Forum. H-index 91 (Google Scholar). Grants & Supervision: Secured over €45 million in research funding. Supervised 42 PhD students and >80 master’s students. Active in multi-stakeholder projects like the Global Energy Assessment and IEA Bioenergy Task 40. Labs & Initiatives: Leads Energy Academy Europe (500+ researchers), coordinates the North Sea Energy Transition Centre (€7M budget), and advises UN agencies, the IPCC, and national governments on energy policy.

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Flora Ngمشاهده پروفایل

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University of WaterlooCanada

Flora Ng is a Professor and University Research Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on catalytic processes for clean fuel development, heavy oil upgrading, and green chemistry. She pioneered catalytic distillation technologies to enhance reaction efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Her work includes developing novel catalysts for biodiesel production, sulfur-free fuel synthesis, and polymer recycling. Ng’s team has advanced methods for glycerol valorization and hydrogen generation from biomass. Education: PhD in Chemistry, University of British Columbia (1970) MSc in Chemistry, University of British Columbia (1968) BSc in Chemistry & Physics, University of Hong Kong (1966) Research Interests: Catalytic distillation, solid acid catalysis, biodiesel production, clean fuels, plastics recycling, and sulfur removal from fuels. Her work integrates chemical engineering principles with environmental sustainability, emphasizing low-carbon technologies and waste-to-value processes. Key Contributions: Ng’s team invented a reactive distillation process for alkene upgrading and pioneered the use of water as a medium for hydrocarbon processing. She also demonstrated polyethylene pyrolysis for cetane additive production, advancing plastic recycling. Her group developed flow micro-calorimetry techniques for adsorption studies, improving sulfur removal from fuels. Awards: 2013 Canadian Green Chemistry and Engineering Award 2008 CIC Catalysis Award Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Grants & Advising: Ng has secured significant funding for her research and currently supervises graduate students. Her lab focuses on catalytic innovation for energy and environmental applications.

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Costas Tzoganakisمشاهده پروفایل

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University of WaterlooCanada

Costas Tzoganakis is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He leads research in polymer engineering, focusing on reactive extrusion, rubber devulcanization, and sustainable bio-based polymers. As Chief Technology Officer of Tyromer Inc., a Waterloo startup, he commercializes green technologies for tire rubber recycling. His work includes developing hydrosilylation-modified polypropylene and supercritical CO2-based devulcanization processes, recognized through patents and industry collaborations like Milliken. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering (McMaster University, 1989), Dipl. Eng. (Aristotle University, Greece, 1983). Research Interests: Polymer reactive extrusion; rubber devulcanization using supercritical CO₂; plastics/rubber nanocomposites; bio-based polymers; polymer processing analytics; mathematical modeling of polymer processing. Awards: Syncrude Canada Innovation Award (2000), Heinz List & Hermann Awards (SPE, 2015/2018), James L. White Innovation Award (2018), En-Hui Yang Award (2022), Fellowships from CIC, SPE, and CAE. Teaching: Courses include CHE 211 (Fluid Mechanics), CHE 543 (Polymer Reaction Engineering), and NE 333 (Macromolecular Science). Recent courses focus on polymer processing and sustainability. Grants & Patents: Over 15 patents, including methods for polyolefin modification and devulcanization. Active in scaling lab innovations to industry via Tyromer Inc. Labs: Leads the Polymer Processing Research Group at Waterloo, focusing on extrusion technology and sustainable materials development.

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Patrizia Lombardiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of FloridaUnited States

Professor Patrizia Lombardi is a distinguished Full Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, serving as Vice Rector for Sustainable Campus and Living Lab and leading the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST). With over 30 years of research experience, she is internationally recognized for her expertise in sustainable urban development, smart cities, and decision support systems for sustainability assessment. She coordinates the Interdepartmental Center R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Center and serves as Chair of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Italy Chapter. Her academic foundation includes a Laurea in Architettura, Master in Regional Planning and Real Estate, and PhD in Business and Informatics from Salford University (UK). This interdisciplinary background enables her unique approach that bridges architecture, urban planning, and business informatics to address complex sustainability challenges. Professor Lombardi's research focuses on developing innovative decision support tools for sustainable development, with particular expertise in circular economy frameworks, smart city evaluation methodologies, and transformative resilience strategies. She pioneers interactive Spatial Decision Support Systems based on multicriteria analysis that enable more inclusive urban planning processes. Her recent work emphasizes ESG sustainability metrics for both public and private sector applications, particularly in urban regeneration contexts and sustainable campus development. Her extensive publication record of over 270 works (h-index 38, over 6,700 citations) demonstrates consistent contributions across multiple sustainability domains. Her research reveals a strong focus on practical applications of sustainability theory, with particular emphasis on circular economy implementation, urban resilience planning, and participatory assessment methods across diverse international contexts. Major scientific recognitions include: Emerald Literati Awards 2020 - Outstanding Paper Siebel Energy Institute - Smart Energy Award (2016) Career AIDDA Association Award for sustainable development (2021) Career FIDAPA BPW Italy Excellence Woman Award (2018) Honorary Fellow of Western Sydney University (2023) Alumni Achievement Award from University of Salford (2012) Professor Lombardi actively mentors doctoral students working on urban and regional development topics, while leading major research initiatives including AGRITECH (National Research Centre for Agricultural Technologies), The New European Bauhaus POLITO Official Partner, and SCORE (EU Research Project). Through her leadership in the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Italy Chapter, she connects academic research with practical implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the national level. She coordinates the Green Team at Politecnico di Torino and leads the institution's participation in the Sustainable Campus Network. Her work with the R3C Center focuses on developing practical approaches to risk management and resilience building in urban contexts, demonstrating her commitment to translating theoretical sustainability concepts into actionable solutions for communities.

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Kok Siew Ngمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

University of FloridaUnited States

Dr. Kok Siew Ng is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Chemical Engineering at Brunel University London, UK, and an NERC Fellow. He leads the Biorefinery and Resource Recovery Research Group and the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering (Hydrogen and Low Carbon Technologies). His academic journey includes a PhD from The University of Manchester (2011) and prior roles as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Surrey and a researcher at Process Integration Limited. Dr. Ng's research focuses on systems engineering approaches to sustainable resource management, decarbonized energy systems, and circular economy principles. He has led projects funded by NERC, Innovate UK, and EU programs, including the £0.5M SYNERGORS project (2018–2021) and the Oxford Agile project (2022–2023). His work addresses global challenges aligned with UN SDG 7 and 12, emphasizing waste valorization, biofuel production, and regional nutrient recovery strategies. His awards include the IChemE Junior Moulton Medal (2011) and a 2022 nomination for the University of Oxford Environmental Sustainability Staff Award. He is an Editorial Board Member of Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances and actively collaborates internationally through initiatives like the Newton Fund workshops in Southeast Asia and Brazil. Teaching responsibilities include module leadership for Emerging Low Carbon Technologies and Advanced Process Engineering , and supervision of design projects. He promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and offers PhD supervision in areas like sustainable aviation fuel production and decarbonized polygeneration systems.

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Nouman Khadimمشاهده پروفایل

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Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Nouman Khadim is a Researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Organization Sciences department. His work focuses on advancing circular economy practices in the construction sector through interdisciplinary research. He holds a PhD in Environment, Design and Innovation from the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli (2021–2024), an MSc in Construction Engineering and Management from NUST, Islamabad (2015–2018), and a BSc in Civil Engineering from NUCES (2011–2015). His research emphasizes quantitative methodologies for circularity assessment, including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and explores social/organizational dynamics of circular collaboration. Current projects include the Circular Collaboration (CirCol) initiative, analyzing multi-stakeholder strategies for circular renovation projects. Key research themes include economic feasibility of circular construction, policy frameworks for sustainability transitions, and integration of circular principles into building lifecycle management. He actively contributes to peer-reviewed journals like Sustainable Production and Consumption and Building and Environment . As a project researcher, he collaborates on the CirCol project (2023–2028), aiming to scale circular renovation practices through cross-sectoral collaboration. His activities include editorial roles for Buildings journal and peer-review work for Building and Environment .

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Elizabeth von Hauffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Dr. Elizabeth von Hauff is a Visiting Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science, affiliated with both the Photo Conversion Materials department and the LaserLaB - Energy research group. Her work focuses on photovoltaic technologies, renewable energy systems, and sustainable materials science. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13). Her research explores organic solar cells, bio-inspired energy systems, and advanced material fabrication techniques. Notable collaborations include studies on piezoelectric polymers and multi-objective optimization for carbon-neutral energy systems. She has supervised 4 PhD theses and contributed to 3 datasets, including crystal structure determinations published via CCDC. Her 2018 GlucoEasy Award recognizes contributions to academic innovation in energy research. Current projects emphasize bridging technological advancements with societal adoption challenges in sustainable energy solutions.

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Richard Ian Kitneyمشاهده پروفایل

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Imperial College LondonUnited Kingdom

Professor Richard Ian Kitney is Professor of Biomedical Systems Engineering in the Department of Bioengineering within Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He serves as Chairman of the Institute of Systems and Synthetic Biology and Co-Director of the EPSRC National Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation. His institutional affiliations include the Centre for Synthetic Biology, Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, and the Industrial Biotechnology Hub CsynBI. His academic qualifications include a DSc (Eng) from the University of London and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London. He holds professional designations as Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (FIEE), and Chartered Scientist (CSci). Kitney's research focuses on synthetic biology, systems biology, and biomedical engineering, with emphasis on mathematical modeling, medical imaging, and engineering biology principles. He pioneered the integration of automation and standardization in biological design, establishing Imperial College as a global leader in synthetic biology through the development of the Imperial College Hub for Synthetic Biology and SynbiCITE, the UK's national industrial translation center. His work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications in biomanufacturing and sustainable solutions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a decisive shift toward engineering biology as a systematic discipline, characterized by automation-driven workflows, biofoundry infrastructure development, and applications addressing global challenges including pandemic response and sustainable vaccine production. Key trends include standardization of biological parts, computational design tools, and policy frameworks enabling the advanced bioeconomy. His distinguished honors include: Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Information Technology in Biomedicine (2001) Fellowship in the World Technology Network (1999) Academician of the International Academy of BioMedical Engineering (2003) Honorary Fellowships of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (2006) Fellowships of The Royal Academy of Engineering and Royal Society of Edinburgh Kitney has secured transformative funding through leadership of national initiatives including the EPSRC National Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation and SynbiCITE. He chaired The Royal Academy of Engineering Inquiry into Synthetic Biology and co-authored the UK Roadmap for Synthetic Biology, establishing critical policy frameworks. His grants portfolio emphasizes industrial translation, biofoundry development, and building the UK's engineering biology capability. He directs the Imperial College Synthetic Biology Hub (CsynBI) and The Foundry DNA synthesis facility, which form the core of Imperial's engineering biology infrastructure. These centers operate as integrated platforms connecting academic research with industrial applications through standardized workflows, automated design-build-test cycles, and collaborative projects with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

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Vanessa Burgمشاهده پروفایل

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ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Dr. Vanessa Burg is a Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the Chair of Ecological Systems Design, ETH Zurich, specializing in sustainable bio-resource management within the energy transition and circular economy. Her transdisciplinary research integrates geospatial analysis, agent-based modeling, and field studies to develop strategies for low-carbon economies. Her work focuses on optimizing industrial symbiosis pathways, particularly waste heat recovery for agricultural greenhouses, biomass valorization through anaerobic digestion, and spatiotemporal analysis of resource flows. Recent projects quantify exergy demand in greenhouse systems and develop optimization frameworks for clean heat/CO₂ supply in agriculture. Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on life cycle assessment, spatial resource optimization, and circular economy implementation, with applications ranging from biogas plant efficiency to renewable energy complementarity in agricultural settings. Dr. Burg coordinates research on biomass transport economics, bioenergy land-use conflicts, and regional energy transitions. She contributes to policy-relevant studies such as Switzerland's long-term biomass potential assessments and circular economy greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

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Verena Gösweinمشاهده پروفایل

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ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Dr. Verena Göswein is a part-time Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the Professorship for Sustainable Construction at ETH Zurich, where she previously completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil Engineering. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Universidade de Lisboa (2020), graduating with summa cum laude honors. Her research focuses on sustainable construction materials, urban metabolism, and circular economy principles, employing methodologies like Material Flow Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment. She also serves as an ESG Manager for the FREO Group, an international real estate firm. Her education includes a visiting research period at MIT's Building Technology Program (2015), a Master's thesis at UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design (2015), and a 2013 Bachelor's degree from ETH Zurich. She has held roles as a research assistant at ETH Zurich's Sustainable Construction Chair and as a senior consultant at 3drivers Ltd in Lisbon (2020–present). Her work examines bio-based materials' feasibility, land-use implications for sustainable construction, and climate-effective building strategies. Key areas include optimizing material passports for circular buildings and analyzing urban stock dynamics. She has published extensively on topics like straw utilization, fast-growing biomaterials, and policy barriers to bio-based adoption. Verena's awards include the summa cum laude distinction for her PhD. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practical applications in real estate and infrastructure consulting, informed by internships with Swiss firms like pom+ Consulting and Helbling Beratung.

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Giuseppe Stortiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Prof. em. Giuseppe Storti is a retired Adjunct Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences. His research focuses on polymer chemistry, recycling technologies, and sustainable materials, with a strong emphasis on depolymerization processes for waste valorization. He has contributed extensively to the development of bio-based polymers, industrial-scale recycling methods, and advanced separation technologies like pressure swing adsorption. His work integrates chemical engineering principles with material science to address challenges in environmental sustainability, including the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and the optimization of polymerization processes. Key contributions include studies on PET depolymerization from textile waste, lignin-based polyurethanes, and novel processes for recovering polyesters and polyamides from post-consumer materials. Publications highlight his expertise in emulsion polymerization, fluorinated ionomers, and hydrogel drug delivery systems. His research often bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial applications, emphasizing scalable and economically viable solutions for waste management and sustainable manufacturing.

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Harish Jeswaniمشاهده پروفایل

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The University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom

Harish Jeswani is a Research Fellow specializing in environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, and lifecycle assessment of industrial activities. His work focuses on carbon capture technologies, renewable energy systems, and bio-based negative emissions strategies. He contributes to global sustainability goals, particularly in UN SDGs related to climate action and responsible consumption. Research Interests: - Environmental Impact Assessment of industrial processes - Bioenergy and waste valorization - Sustainable energy technologies (e.g., hydrogen, photovoltaics) - Circular economy practices in materials and energy systems - Policy frameworks for carbon neutrality and emissions reduction Notable Projects: - Co-developed the CCaLC tool for lifecycle carbon accounting in industrial sectors - Analyzed sustainability of biochar, reforestation, and energy crops in Malaysia and Turkey - Evaluated carbon capture in steel production and blue hydrogen technologies Grants & Advising: Supervised 3 academic projects (details unlisted). Collaborates on multidisciplinary teams addressing energy-water-food nexus challenges.

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