Plenary Speakers
Prof. Igor Pioro
Ontario Tech University
Canada
Prof. Igor Pioro
Ontario Tech UniversityCanada
Biography
Dr. Igor Pioro is a globally recognized authority in nuclear and thermal engineering, particularly in thermalhydraulics, boiling heat transfer, and Generation IV nuclear reactors. He holds a Ph.D. (1983) and Doctor of Technical Sciences (1992), and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada.
Currently a professor in the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering at Ontario Tech University, he has previously held positions at the Institute of Engineering Thermal Physics (Ukraine), the University of Ottawa, Chalk River Labs (AECL), and has served as Associate Dean and Director of the Nuclear Engineering Graduate Program at Ontario Tech.
Dr. Pioro is a Fellow of the ASME, CSME, EIC, and the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and a Foreign Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. He is the author or co-author of over 565 publications, including 14 technical books and more than 100 journal papers. From 2014 to 2024, he served as Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the ASME Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science. His contributions have been recognized with numerous international awards, including the CNS Harold A. Smith Outstanding Contribution Award and an honorary doctorate from NTUU “KPI”.
Speech Title
Current Status of Electricity Generation in the World including Nuclear Power and SMRs
Prof. Nadhir Abbas Al Ansari
Lulea University of Technology
Sweden
Prof. Nadhir Abbas Al Ansari
Lulea University of TechnologySweden
Biography
Prof. Nadhir Al-Ansari is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. With over five decades of academic and research experience, he is internationally recognized for his expertise in water resources engineering, hydrology, and environmental management.
He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from the University of Baghdad, Iraq, and his Ph.D. from the University of Dundee, UK. Over the course of his career, Prof. Al-Ansari has held key academic and leadership roles, including Head of the Civil Engineering Department and Vice Dean at Al-Mustansiriya University in Iraq, and Professor and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Al-Bayt University in Jordan.
At Luleå University of Technology, his research focuses on water resource management, climate change, and sustainable development, with special emphasis on the Middle East region. He has authored and co-authored more than 800 scientific publications, including journal papers, books, and technical reports.
Prof. Al-Ansari has also served as an advisor and consultant for numerous international organizations and research projects dedicated to addressing water scarcity, flood control, and sustainable environmental policies. A highly respected scholar and mentor, he continues to play a vital role in advancing global understanding of water and environmental sustainability through his research, teaching, and international collaborations.
Speech Title
Use of aquifer thermal storage system in shallow groundwater condition
Prof. Jan Stasiek
Gdansk University of Technology
Poland
Prof. Jan Stasiek
Gdansk University of TechnologyPoland
Biography
Professor Jan A. Stasiek received his Engineering degree from Gdańsk University of Technology (GUT) in 1972, followed by a PhD (1975) and DSc (1985). He later earned a second PhD (1992) and DSc (1995) from City University, London, UK. He became a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering in 2005.
He has held visiting fellowships at RWTH Aachen, the University of Munich, and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Stockholm, and has collaborated with several European universities. His research focuses on thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, energy conversion, flow visualization, and renewable energy systems.
Professor Stasiek has authored over 320 publications, including 15 monographs, and supervised six PhD theses. He served as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2008–2016) and Head of the Department of Thermal Technology (2000–2012) at GUT. In recognition of his scientific contributions, he received the First Prize for Scientific Achievements from the Prime Minister of Poland in 2009. Since 2022, he has been Professor Emeritus at Gdańsk University of Technology.
Speech Title
high-temperature energy conversion for the production of heat, electricity, and hydrogen, etc.
Prof. Hanshen Li
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)
China
Prof. Hanshen Li
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)China
Biography
Prof. Hanshen Li received his B.S.E. degree in Electric Power Engineering and Automation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), China, dual M.E. degrees in Electrical Engineering from SJTU and in Information, Production and Systems Engineering from Waseda University, Japan, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), Beijing. Since 2023, he has been a researcher at the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI). His research focuses on the planning and operation of active distribution networks, and he has published over 50 papers with more than 200 citations. Prof. Li serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Energy Science and Technology (since 2023) and EcoEnergy (since 2025), and is a member of IEEE, IEEJ, CSEE, and CES.
Speech Title
Uncertainty Operation and Planning Method of Distribution Cyber-Physical System under Low-carbon Era
Prof.Abdul Majeed Muzathik
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL)
Srilanka
Prof.Abdul Majeed Muzathik
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL)Srilanka
Biography
Accomplished engineering leader with 35+ years of global experience in mechanical engineering and renewable energy systems, university-level research and administration, and multi-million-dollar international projects. Expert in wave/wind/solar hydrogen systems, marine technologies, and sustainable energy infrastructure. Adept at leading cross-border collaborations, winning research grants, mentoring scholars, and translating complex research into practical innovations for engineering and energy challenges.
Speech Title
Electricity Generation from Human Footsteps
