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Velimir V Vesselinov

Dr. Velimir V Vesselinov is the CTO and co-founder of EnvTrace. He spent over 20 years as a scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory and was a tenured professor at the University of Mining and Geology, Sofia, Bulgaria. He holds an M.Sc. in geological engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering hydrology. Dr. Vesselinov has led numerous multi-institutional research projects on geologic carbon storage, climate change, and more. He has developed novel methods and software in data analytics, statistical analyses, and machine learning, earning 2 R&D100 awards and a machine-learning patent. He has published over 100 papers with an h-index of 30.

Raenu Kolandaisamy

Dr. Raenu Kolandaisamy is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Institute of Computer Science & Digital Innovation (ICSDI) at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He earned his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology at the University of Malaya in 2020. His research interests encompass cybersecurity, VANET (Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks), IoT (Internet of Things), blockchain, and information technology. Dr. Kolandaisamy has contributed to various publications, including studies on security, e-wallets and e-waste perception.

Yew Kee Wong Eric

Prof. WONG (Eric), with a PhD in AI from Nottingham Trent University, is a highly accomplished academic and researcher. He has held significant roles at institutions such as Hong Kong Chu Hai College, HKU-SPACE, and Southern Institute of Technology (New Zealand). His expertise spans AI, Quantum Computing, Web3 Technology, and Big Data Analytics. Over his 30-year career, he has secured over USD $10 million in research funding, published 180+ peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals, and supervised 80+ PhD/Master students. He is an esteemed Fellow and member of 12 global professional organizations, editor for 21 international journals, and has served on over 3,000 technical committees. Additionally, he has been associated with 15 universities as a professor or research fellow.

Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi

Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi holds a PhD in Particle Physics, Mathematical Physics and Modeling from Provence University (currently Aix-Marseille University), France and a diploma of advanced studies in Plasma Physics and Radiation Astrophysics from the same institution. He worked with different worldwide research departments in UK, South Korea, China, Greece, Thailand, India, Europe, etc. He is the author of more than 385 peer-reviewed papers in peer-refereed reputed journals and a reviewer for more than 200 scientific journals. He has been selected as the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021 and 2022 (by Stanford University). His research ranges from applied mathematics to theoretical physics.

Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho

Raul Duarte Salgueiral Gomes Campilho is a Permanent Auxiliar Professor at ISEP, Porto, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from FEUP, where he also earned his Master’s and Habilitation degrees. With over two decades of teaching experience, Raul has supervised numerous Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. theses. He has authored 42 books and 170 book chapters and has published 380 papers in renowned international journals. As Editor-in-Chief of Academia Materials Science Journal, he has contributed significantly to the field. Additionally, Raul has presented at various conferences and actively participated in funded research projects. For more information, please visit his professional webpage.

Abdullah Aydın

Abdullah Aydın is a Professor of Science/Chemistry Education at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Turkey. He holds a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry from Uludağ University (1995) and a Ph.D. from Gazi University (2004). Abdullah is on the editorial teams of 74 international journals and has received 11 excellence awards in reviewing. He has numerous committee memberships and has earned both national and international awards for his contributions. His research focuses on Analytical Chemistry, trace element analysis, and materials science. For more details, check out VDGOOD Technology Factory.

Vladimir G. Chigrinov

Professor Vladimir G. Chigrinov has been a Professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology since 1999, renowned for his work in Flat Panel Technology. With 6 books, 31 reviews, 333 journal papers, 718 conference presentations, and 121 patents, he has made significant contributions to liquid crystals research since 1974. He has received numerous accolades, including the Excellent Research Award from HKUST and the Slottow Owaki Prize. Currently, he is the Editor-in-Chief of the Liquid Crystal section in Crystals journal. For more details, visit his Webpage

Abdeen Mustafa Omer

Dr. Abdeen Mustafa Omer (BSc, MSc, PhD) is an Associate Researcher at Energy Research Institute (ERI). He obtained both his PhD degree in the Built Environment and Master of Philosophy degree in Renewable Energy Technologies from the University of Nottingham. He is qualified Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record within the water industry and renewable energy technologies. He has been graduated from University of El Menoufia, Egypt, BSc in Mechanical Engineering. His previous experience involved being a member of the research team at the National Council for Research/Energy Research Institute in Sudan and working director of research and development for National Water Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sudan. He has been listed in the book WHO’S WHO in the World 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2010. He has published over 300 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 200 review articles, 30 books and 150 chapters in books.

Paulo Cesar De Morais

Professor De Morais, PhD, was full Professor of Physics at the University of Brasilia (UnB) – Brazil up to 2013. UnB’s Emeritus Professor (2014); Visiting Professor at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) – China (2012-2015); Distinguished Professor at the Anhui University (AHU) – China (2016-2019); Full Professor at the Catholic University of Brasília (CUB) – Brazil (since 2018); CNPq-1A Research Fellow since 2010; 2007 Master Research Prize from UnB. Held two-years (1987-1988) post-doc position with Bell Communications Research, New Jersey – USA. Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics (1986) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) – Brazil. With more than 12,500 citations, He has published more than 500 papers (Web of Science) and more than 16 patents.

Mohammad Arif Kamal

Dr. Mohammad Arif Kamal, an Associate Professor at Aligarh Muslim University, has over 20 years of experience in Architecture, Building Technology, and Interior Design. He holds a B. Arch. with Honors from Aligarh Muslim University, an M. Arch. from IIT Roorkee, and a Ph.D. in Energy Responsiveness in Traditional Residential Buildings from IIT Roorkee. Dr. Kamal’s interests include Sustainable Architecture and Climate Responsive Design. He has authored 5 books, edited 4 volumes, and published approximately 120 papers. His h-index is 13 and i10 index is 20 with around 883 citations, and he serves on the Editorial Board of several international journals.

Alireza Heidari

Prof. Dr. Alireza Heidari is a Full Distinguished Professor and Academic Tenure of Chemistry at California South University (CSU), Irvine, USA, holding Enrico Fermi Distinguished Chair in Molecular Spectroscopy. He holds double postdocs and extensive expertise in Biophysical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Nanochemistry, and more. With numerous publications, and participation in over 900 international conferences, he has taught at various universities worldwide and authored over 20 books. Currently, he leads the Cancer Research Institute and BioSpectroscopy Core Research Laboratory at CSU.

Jiasheng Zhu

Dr. Jiasheng Zhu, a Ph.D. graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Dalian Ocean University, is an Assistant Researcher at Wuhu Hart Robot Technology Research Institute. His research focuses on robotic technologies in shipbuilding, digital twin systems for vessels, and spraying process dynamics. As a project manager, he has spearheaded key R&D projects for COSCO Group and Wuhu Digang Shipyard. With 13 patents and 11 peer-reviewed publications, he has also contributed to four provincial research programs and two national standards on magnetic wall-climbing robots. Recognized with five international robotics awards, Dr. Zhu serves as a reviewer for Industrial Robot, chaired ICMAI 2024, and supports the ICMRA 2024 Technical Committee.

Raman Singh

Professor Raman Singh’s research centers on Nano-/microstructure and environment-assisted degradation of metallic and composite materials, stress corrosion cracking, and advanced nanotechnology applications like graphene for corrosion mitigation. His achievements include Guest Professorships at ETH Zurich (2020, 2023, 2024), over 265 peer-reviewed journal publications, 15 books/book chapters, and leadership roles in international conferences. Prof. Singh is the editor-in-chief of key journals, has secured numerous competitive research grants, and delivered 60+ keynote lectures. At Monash University, he has supervised 53 PhD students from various disciplines and diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering a vibrant research environment.

Dr Uqbah Iqbal

Dr. Uqbah Iqbal is the Founder and Managing Director of Pitas Agriculture in Pitas, Sabah, Malaysia. A prolific historian, he won Second Place in the Malaysian Historical Essay Writing Competition 2013 and received multiple academic honors, including the MyBrain 15 (MyPhD) Scholarship and the Outstanding Student Award from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, where he became the youngest Ph.D. holder in History. Recognized internationally, he has received the Best Researcher Award and Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1st International Research Awards on Science, Health, and Engineering 2019. He has authored numerous books, including The Historical Development of the Malay Nationalism Before Independence and Sejarah Pemikiran Pandang Ke Timur. His research appears in leading journals, and he actively serves on editorial boards. To date, he has published 71 books/ebooks, 414 journal articles, organized 821 conferences, and earned over 9,500 certificates, including 55 for excellence in reviewing. He has also completed thousands of online courses in diverse fields, and 29 books he reviewed have received awards through the Nonfiction Authors Association.

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