INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
Prof. Dr. Eakalak Khan
Professor
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction University of Nevada,
Las Vegas, USA
Prof. Dr. Eakalak Khan is a prominent academic in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). His research primarily focuses on environmental engineering, particularly in water quality, wastewater treatment, and sustainable environmental practices. With numerous publications and projects under his leadership, Prof. Khan has significantly contributed to solving complex environmental issues through innovative engineering solutions. At UNLV, he is also involved in mentoring students and fostering collaborations aimed at promoting sustainability and improving infrastructure systems.
Prof. Cevza Melek Kazez Yılmaz Alhan
Professor
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Research Information System, Türkiye
Prof. Cevza Melek Kazez Yılmaz Alhan is a distinguished academic affiliated with Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa in Türkiye. She is a researcher and educator whose work spans a broad range of scientific fields, with a particular focus on environmental sciences, civil engineering, and sustainable development. As part of Istanbul University's prestigious Research Information System, Prof. Alhan's contributions foster research and development within Türkiye and promote international collaboration. Her research is widely respected, and she plays a key role in advancing scientific knowledge in her field.
Prof. Dr. Enrique Nava Baro
Lead Coordinator
EU CBHE PROJECT ACTIVE Climate Action Project
Prof. Dr. Enrique Nava Baro is a distinguished academic and researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Telecommunication Engineering in Spain. His expertise spans telecommunications and related fields, where he has made significant contributions in both teaching and research. Prof. Nava Baro is known for his innovative work in telecommunications engineering, including his research on network communications, signal processing, and emerging technologies. He has published extensively in prestigious journals, presented at international conferences, and collaborated on projects advancing telecommunications. His dedication to fostering academic growth and technological advancement has earned him a respected position in the global academic community.
Prof. Marla Chua Maniquiz-Redillas
Professor
De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines
Prof. Marla Chua Maniquiz-Redillas is a licensed Civil Engineer and an Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at De La Salle University-Manila. Her research interests include environmental engineering, water quality, diffuse/nonpoint source pollution characterization and management, and the treatment of urban/agricultural stormwater runoff using constructed wetlands, structural best management practices (BMPs), low-impact development (LID), and green infrastructure (GI) technology.
Dr. Bachirou Guene Lougou
Associate Professor
Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Dr. Bachirou Guene Lougou, originally from Benin, earned his Ph.D. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from the Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in 2018. Currently an Associate Professor in the School of Energy Science and Engineering at HIT, he is engaged in research on solar thermal chemistry utilization technology. Dr. Lougou has pioneered experimental teaching work in solar innovation, contributed to undergraduate courses, and received awards including the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Chinese Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities. With over 30 SCI-EI papers published in international journals, he also serves as President of the Alumni Association for International Students, contributing supplies to HIT and expressing dedication to its continued development.
Dr. Peng Wang
Associate Professor
Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), China
Dr. Peng Wang is an Associate Professor of Sustainability Science at the Institute of Urban Environment (IUE), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). His research focuses on sustainable material cycles and their connections to energy, environment, economy (trade), and geopolitical systems. Dr. Wang holds a Ph.D. in Manufacturing Engineering and Management from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, a Master's in Energy Engineering, and a Bachelor’s in Thermal Science and Energy Engineering from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, China.
Prof. Dr. Saim Memon
CEO and Industrial Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering
United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Saim Memon, CEO and Industrial Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering, is an internationally recognized leader in sustainable net-zero energy solutions, particularly in vacuum insulation technology. Ranked among the top 1% of researchers globally in energy research, he has authored over 120 publications, supervised numerous Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Eng. projects, and delivered more than 50 invited/keynote talks. With academic expertise in electrical, mechanical, and renewable energy engineering, he is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on energy-efficient technologies for buildings, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.
Dr. Kapal Dev
Assistant Lecturer / Coordinator EU CBHE PROJECT ACTIVE
Department of Computer Science, Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland
Dr. Kapal Dev is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland, with a remarkable academic and research track record. Previously a Senior Researcher at MTU and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin's CONNECT Centre, he has also held industry roles at Altran Italia on 5G applications. Dr. Dev completed his Ph.D. at Politecnico di Milano under an Erasmus Mundus fellowship, earning accolades such as the IEEE ComSoc EMEA Outstanding Young Researcher award and the Tom Brazil Excellence in Research Award. With over 80 publications, his research covers wireless communication networks, blockchain, and AI, contributing to several Horizon Europe and H2020 projects. An IEEE Senior Member, Dr. Dev actively works on advancing industry 4.0/5.0 through cutting-edge tech applications.
Dr. Shafiq Odhano
Lecturer in Electric Drives
School of Engineering, Newcastle University, UK
Dr. Shafiq Odhano earned his M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. in Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives from the Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He has held positions as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino and as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, UK. Currently a lecturer in electric drives at Newcastle University, his research interests include high-performance control of electric drives, fault-tolerant control of multiphase motors and drives, and self-commissioning of AC motor drives.