Organizing Committee
Prof. Osman Adiguzel
Firat
University
Turkey
Prof. Osman Adiguzel
FiratUniversity
Turkey
Biography
Dr. Osman Adiguzel graduated from Department of Physics, Ankara University, Turkey in 1974 and received PhD- degree from Dicle University, Diyarbakir-Turkey. He studied at Surrey University, Guildford, UK, as a post doctoral research scientist in 1986-1987, and his studies focused on shape memory alloys. He worked as research assistant, 1975-80, at Dicle University and shifted to Firat University in 1980. He became professor in 1996, and retired in November 2019, due to the age limit of 67, following academic life of 45 years.
He published over 80 papers in international and national journals; He joined over 120 conferences and symposia in international and national level as Plenary Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Invited speaker, speaker or Poster presenter. He served the program chair or conference chair/co-chair in some of these activities. In particular, he joined in last six years (2014 - 2019) over 60 conferences as Speaker, Keynote Speaker and Conference Co-Chair organized by different companies in different countries.
Additionally, he retired at the end of November 2019 and contributed with Keynote/Plenary Speeches over 280 Virtual/Webinar Conferences, in the coronavirus outbreak and retirement life in six years of his retirement, 2020 and 2025.
Dr. Adiguzel served his directorate of Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Firat University in 1999-2004. He supervised 5 PhD- theses and 3 M. Sc theses. He is also technical committee member of many conferences. He received a certificate which is being awarded to him and his experimental group in recognition of significant contribution of 2 patterns to the Powder Diffraction File – Release 2000. The ICDD (International Centre for Diffraction Data) also appreciates cooperation of his group and interest in Powder Diffraction File.
Scientific fields of Dr. Adiguzel: Shape memory effect and displacive phase transformations in shape memory alloys and other alloys, molecular dynamics simulations, alloy modeling, electron microscopy, electron diffraction, x-ray diffraction and crystallography.
Research Interest
Investigating phase transformations, lattice twinning, and structural changes in copper-based alloys (CuZnAl, CuAlMn).
Prof. Bong Joong Kim
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
Prof. Bong Joong Kim
Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologySouth Korea
Biography
Dr. Bong-Joong Kim is the professor of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, since 2012. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials (2010–2012) and Purdue University (2009–2010). Additionally, he served as a visiting scientist at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center (2005–2012). Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Purdue University in 2008. Recognized for his contributions to academia and research, he has received numerous accolades, including the GIST Best Lecture Award (2023), the GIST Research Award for the highest impact factor (2021), a commendation from Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (2021), and a Presidential Award for Promotion of Science and Technology (2025). His research focuses on the design and synthesis of organic and inorganic nanostructures and the investigation of their properties in device formats. He aims to advance the controlled growth of nanowires, nanotubes, and nanoparticles with precision and reproducibility, leveraging their unique properties for applications in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, thermoelectrics, and sensors.
Research Interest
Advanced real-time microscopy to watch and control how tiny materials grow, aiming to create self-healing electronics, more powerful batteries, and efficient clean energy tools
Prof. Kuo Lin Huang
National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
Taiwan
Prof. Kuo Lin Huang
National Pingtung University of Science and TechnologyTaiwan
Biography
Dr. Kuo-Lin Huang is an Emeritus/Distinguished Professor of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineer from Clarkson University (USA) in 2001. His current research interests are broadly clustered in the areas of environmental and electrochemical technologies. He is particularly interested in developing electrochemical techniques for removal/degradation/remediation of pollutants, monitoring/abatement of toxic air pollutants, resource recovery, fabrication of electrodes/sensors, and proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Prof. Huang has participated in the scientific committee of several conferences and associations and serves as a reviewer in a wide range of international renowned journals and for grant proposals of some institutes in different countries. He is an author or a co-author of more than 105 papers in SCIE journals (H-index: 31 from Google Scholar and 29 from Scopus in 2025). He has been on the editorial board of Processes (Section Board for Environmental and Green Processes) since 2021. He also served as a guest editor for some special issues of two SCI journals (Environmental Science and Pollution Research and International Journal of Hydrogen Energy). He was a director of Association of Chemical Sensors in Taiwan (ACST) from 2014 to 2016 and a supervisor of Taiwan PM2.5 Control Association (PMCA) (2020–2024) and is a supervisor of Taiwan Association for Aerosol Research (TAAR) (2008–2026).
Research Interest
Electrochemical technology and environmental engineering, focusing on pollutant degradation, biodiesel emissions, and fuel cell performance
Prof. Mihail Lucian Birsa
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
University
Romania
Prof. Mihail Lucian Birsa
Alexandru Ioan CuzaUniversity
Romania
Biography
Dr. Mihail Lucian Birsa is currently a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania. In 2003 he was selected as a member of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, working with Professor Henning Hopf in TU Braunschweig - Germany. Since then numerous return fellowships were granted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He has more than 125 publications in peer-review journals and published +45 books/book chapters (John Wiley & Sons, Thieme etc). Also, is editorial board member in more than 50 journals such as Applied Sciences, Arkivoc, BioChem, Edelweiss Chemical Science Journal, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design, Journal of Fine Chemical Engineering, Modern Approaches in Drug Designing, Pharmaceutical Toxicology.
Research Interest
Focusing on the development and reactivity of sulfur-containing compounds, cyclophanes, and flavonoids with potential applications in medicinal chemistry.
Prof. Laura Gabriela Sarbu
Alexandru Ioan Cuza
University
Romania
Prof. Laura Gabriela Sarbu
Alexandru Ioan CuzaUniversity
Romania
Biography
Dr. Laura Gabriela SARBU is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Romania. She received a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry in 2015. During the Ph.D. program she joined several times the Prof. dr. Henning Hopf research team in TU Braunschweig – Germany. She has more than 55 publications in peer-review journals and published 4 books. Also, is editorial board member in 25+ journals such as Advance in Medical and Clinical Research, Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Recerca, Chemical Glycobiology Journal, International Journal Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry, Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences - Green Chemistry, Journal of Molecular Biology and Drug Design.
Research Interest
Organic synthesis, Synthetic drugs, Cyclophanes, Lavonoids and Sulfur compounds.
Prof. Mostafa Ghasemi Baboli
University of Electronic Science and Technology
China
Prof. Mostafa Ghasemi Baboli
University of Electronic Science and TechnologyChina
Biography
Professor Mostafa Ghasemi Baboli is an internationally recognized researcher whose work bridges energy, water, and advanced materials to develop innovative solutions for global environmental challenges. With an academic career spanning several countries and leading universities, he has built a strong reputation for advancing sustainable technologies and interdisciplinary research.
He earned his PhD in 2012 from The National University of Malaysia, where he developed his expertise in electrochemical energy systems and environmental technologies. Following his doctoral studies, he held academic and research positions at several respected institutions, including The National University of Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), and Sohar University in Oman. These experiences allowed him to build a broad international research network and gain extensive experience in energy and environmental engineering.
Professor Baboli currently serves as a Distinguished Professor at the Yangtze River Delta Research Institute of the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province. His research focuses on advanced areas such as microbial fuel cells (MFCs), membrane technologies, bioelectrochemical systems, water and wastewater treatment, and artificial intelligence–assisted optimization of energy systems. His work is driven by the vision of converting waste streams into valuable resources for clean energy generation and sustainable environmental management.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Baboli is deeply committed to academic mentorship. He has supervised numerous Master’s and PhD students, helping to train the next generation of researchers and engineers. He has also secured multiple national and international research grants, supporting innovative projects in sustainable energy, environmental technologies, and advanced materials His scientific contributions are reflected in more than 100 publications in high-impact ISI-indexed journals.
In recognition of his contributions, he was selected as a Provincial Talent in Zhejiang Province, China, and has been listed among the top 2% of scientists globally since 2020 according to Stanford University.
Through his research, leadership, and international collaborations, Professor Mostafa continues to develop transformative technologies that address pressing global challenges in energy, water, and sustainability.
Research Interest
Advancing sustainable energy and environmental engineering by integrating microbial fuel cells, nanomaterials, and artificial intelligence to optimize clean energy production and wastewater treatment.
Prof. Chubin Wan
University of Science and Technology
China
Prof. Chubin Wan
University of Science and TechnologyChina
Biography
Wan Chubin is a Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor, and Associate Dean of the School of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). His research focuses on solid-state hydrogen storage materials, energy storage mechanisms of novel metal-ion batteries, and the application of nuclear techniques such as neutron scattering and synchrotron radiation in energy materials.
He has published over 100 SCI-indexed papers in journals such as Advanced Materials, Advanced Functional Materials, Nano Energy, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Journal of Power Sources, with more than 1,500 citations. He has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, major national science and technology programs (as sub-project leader), key R&D programs (sub-project leader), and the Ministry of Science and Technology's Foreign Experts Program.
Prof. Wan serves as a council member of the Nuclear Testing and Analysis Branch of the Chinese Nuclear Society, a youth committee member of the Extreme Conditions Branch of the Chinese Materials Research Society, and an expert in the Expert Database of the 7th Council of the Chinese Rare Earth Society.
Research Interest
Energy storage materials, Hydrogen storage materials,
Neutron diffraction, Synchrotron radiation
Dr. Wael Hamd
University of Balamand
Lebanon
Dr. Wael Hamd
University of BalamandLebanon
Biography
Wael Hamd is a Full Professor of Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering at the University of Balamand, Lebanon, with over 20 years of experience in research and education. He holds a Master’s degree from Claude Bernard University, and a PhD from ENSCI – University of Limoges, France, followed by several postdoctoral fellowships and visiting professor positions at leading institutions in Europe. His expertise includes nanostructured materials, catalysis, photocatalysis, wastewater treatment, and petrochemical and refining processes.
He serves as national coordinator and scientific leader of major Horizon Europe projects, including, CLAIM (2018–2022), MAGNO (2023–2027) and JUSTINCLIME (2026–2030), driving multidisciplinary research in sustainability, environmental protection, and advanced chemical engineering.
Professor Hamd has received numerous awards, including the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Award (2026, USA), International LP224 CNRI call winner (2024, Italy), and the Green Project Award in Environmental Engineering (2025, Lebanon). He is active internationally as a conference chair and organizing committee member, editorial board member, guest editor, and invited speaker.
Research Interest
My research interests combine chemical engineering and materials science. My research work over the past 10 years focused essentially on the design of novel highly porous and nanostructured materials via the sol-gel process and their application in heterogeneous catalysis and photocatalysis, Hydrogen production and selective adsorption.
Prof. Dr. Bo Wu
Fuzhou University
China
Prof. Dr. Bo Wu
Fuzhou UniversityChina
Biography
Prof. Bo Wu is a Full Professor (Level-2) at Fuzhou University, specializing in computational materials science and advanced metallic materials. He received his Ph.D. in Nonferrous Metallurgy in 2002 from the University of Science and Technology Beijing in collaboration with the General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals.
Following his doctoral studies, Prof. Wu conducted postdoctoral research in Germany at the Max Planck Institute for Metal Research and the University of Kassel, focusing on first-principles calculations, CALPHAD modeling, and multiscale materials simulation.
Since 2007, he has been a full professor at Fuzhou University, where his research spans Multiscale Integrated Computational Materials Science and Engineering (ICME), AI-driven materials design, high-entropy and multi-principal element alloys, and functional inorganic materials. His work emphasizes predictive modeling of material properties, catalytic mechanisms, and structure–property relationships.
Prof. Wu has authored numerous influential publications in leading journals such as Applied Surface Science, Nano Energy, and Journal of Alloys and Compounds. He is an active reviewer and guest editor in the field of computational materials science and has contributed significantly to advancing materials genome approaches and simulation-driven materials discovery.
Research Interest
Multiscale Integrated Computational Materials Science Engineering, (ICME), AI for Materials Science, Advanced Metallic Materials, Functional Inorganic Materials. Hybrid Materials and Devices, Simulation and Optimization of Material process
Dr. Liew Yun Ming
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)
Malaysia
Dr. Liew Yun Ming
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)Malaysia
Biography
Dr. Liew Yun-Ming is currently a senior lecturer at Faculty of Chemical Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and also a senior researcher at the Center of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoGTech). She obtained her doctoral degree from UniMAP. Her main field of research includes geopolymers, cement and concretes, recycled materials and materials characterization. She has been actively involved in research work relating to geopolymers since 2010.
Research Interest
Geopolymers; cement, concretes, recycled material, materials characterization
Prof. Rami Ahmad El Nabulsi
Chiang Mai
University
Thailand
Prof. Rami Ahmad El Nabulsi
Chiang MaiUniversity
Thailand
Biography
Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi is a theoretical physicist and applied mathematician affiliated with the Center of Excellence in Quantum Technology and the Quantum-Atom Optics Laboratory at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and the Department of Optical Networks at CESNET in Prague. He earned his Ph.D. in particle and mathematical physics and modeling, following advanced studies in plasma physics and a strong foundation in physics and applied mathematics. With extensive academic and research experience, he has contributed to pioneering projects in nonlinear quantum dynamical systems, solid-state physics, superconductivity, plasma MHD, biophysics, geophysics, nuclear engineering, and space sciences, establishing novel models and mathematical frameworks that advance the understanding of complex physical systems. A prolific author with more than 400 peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, Dr. El-Nabulsi’s work bridges theoretical innovation with real-world applications. He has received numerous honors, including recognition among the Top 2% of scientists worldwide, lifetime achievement, nanophotonics pioneer, the quantum research leader, and the Network Innovator Excellence awards, outstanding scientist recognition award, pioneer research award, and is a highly sought-after invited speaker at global scientific forums. He serves as a reviewer for more than 250 international journals and as an editorial board member for over 40 journals, contributing significantly to the development of advanced physics and applied sciences.
Research Interest
Focuses on quantum mechanics, fractional calculus, nonlinear systems, plasma physics, and Astrophysics.
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda
National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG)
Portugal
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda
National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG)Portugal
Biography
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda - Portugal
Researcher at National Laboratory of Engineering and Geology (LNEG) – Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency Unit (UEREE) and Solar Energy Unit (UES)
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda received the degree in Energetic Engineering (University Autonomous of Lisbon) in 1998 and the Ph.D. degree in Environmental Science (University of Aveiro) in 2009, Portugal. Dr. Miguel Miranda has authored more than 60 scientific works (including chapters, papers in international journals and book of proceedings, and poster presentations) and his commitment to working at interdisciplinary boundaries is evidenced by his involvement as Editorial Board Member of several scientific journals as well as in International Conferences as Organizing Committee Member. His main research interests include waste management and/or valorization of different materials through thermochemical conversion processes, production of fuels and biofuels and solar energy concentration (SEC) solutions towards the production of solar fuels.
Research Interest
Specializes in the thermochemical conversion of biomass and waste materials into sustainable biofuels and value-added products, often integrating these processes with concentrated solar energy for enhanced efficiency.
