Organizing Committee
Miss. Helena Belchior Rocha
Social Worker
Portugal
Miss. Helena Belchior Rocha
Social WorkerPortugal
Biography
Helena Belchior Rocha, Ph.D., is an experienced social worker and higher education professional based in Lisbon, Portugal. She holds a PhD in Social Work from ISCTE-IUL and has extensive expertise in social development, community engagement, organizational development, coaching, entrepreneurship, and public speaking. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has contributed to research and initiatives that promote social inclusion, community empowerment, and sustainable development. Dr. Rocha is committed to fostering innovative approaches to social welfare and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions, community organizations, and policymakers to address contemporary social challenges.
Research Interest
Social Work, Community Development, Social Innovation, Social Policy, Organizational Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Higher Education, Social Inclusion, and Sustainable Development.
Miss. LAMGARI ASMAE
Deloitte Morocco
Miss. LAMGARI ASMAE
Deloitte MoroccoBiography
Asmae Lamgari is a Data Engineering graduate candidate at ENSIAS, Morocco, and a Tech & Data Consultant Intern at Deloitte. Her research and professional interests focus on artificial intelligence, data engineering, cloud computing, and digital transformation. She has contributed to research in climate education and AI-augmented DevSecOps and has been recognized in several innovation competitions for developing AI-driven solutions addressing sustainability, predictive maintenance, and environmental challenges.
Research Interest
Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Governance, Digital Transformation, Machine Learning, Climate-Tech, Federated Learning, DevSecOps, and Sustainable Technology Solutions.
Dr. Pooja Preetha
Alabama A&M UniversityUSA
Dr. Pooja Preetha
Alabama A&M UniversityUSABiography
Dr. Pooja P. Preetha is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at Alabama A&M University. Her research interests include spatiotemporally dynamic modeling and monitoring of water quality, nutrient transport modeling implementing remote sensing and hydrologic models, vulnerability assessment of climate variability and land use land cover change effects on water quality of river basins, and investigation of mixed land covers encompassing water bodies and structures. She currently works in the areas of groundwater recharge modeling and developing ecohydrological catchment models and has various contributions in the form of journal publications and project proposals.
Research Interest
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Prof. Dr. Emin Taner Elmas
Igdir UniversityTurkey
Prof. Dr. Emin Taner Elmas
Igdir UniversityTurkeyBiography
Prof. Dr. Emin Taner Elmas is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Automotive Technology at Iğdır University, Turkey. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Hacettepe University, Dokuz Eylül University, and Ege University, respectively. With nearly 30 years of experience in academia and industry, he has held various engineering, management, and academic positions. He has authored numerous scientific publications, books, and book chapters and serves as a reviewer, editor, and scientific committee member for international journals and conferences. His contributions span both academic research and industrial applications in engineering and energy systems.
Research Interest
Dr. Mahdi Deymi-Dashtebaya
Hakim Sabzevari UniversityIran
Dr. Mahdi Deymi-Dashtebaya
Hakim Sabzevari UniversityIranBiography
Dr. Mahdi Deymi-Dashtebayaz is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Hakim Sabzevari University, Iran. With over 18 years of experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on renewable energy systems, energy storage, cogeneration, refrigeration, and HVAC technologies. He has contributed extensively to the optimization and sustainability assessment of energy systems using thermodynamic, economic, and environmental approaches. He also served as a Senior Researcher at ITMO University, Russia, and has been recognized among the World's Top Scientists for his research achievements.
Research Interest
Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Storage, Cogeneration and CCHP Systems, Thermodynamics, Exergy Analysis, Sustainable Energy Systems, HVAC and Refrigeration Systems, Heat Pumps, Heat Recovery Technologies, Building Energy Simulation, Energy Optimization, and Environmental Sustainability.
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda
National Laboratory of Engineering and Geology Portugal
Dr. Miguel Nuno Miranda
National Laboratory of Engineering and Geology PortugalBiography
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 involvements 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 or valorization of different wastes through thermochemical conversion processes (pyrolysis, gasification and hydrothermal liquefaction), production of fuels and biofuels and solar energy concentration (SEC) solutions towards the production of solar fuels.
Research Interest
Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Thermochemical Conversion Processes, Biomass Valorization, Fuel and Biofuel Production, Solar Energy Concentration (SEC), Solar Fuels, Sustainable Energy Technologies, and Circular Economy Approaches.
Dr. Mahyar Kargaran
Renewable Energy Researcher Iran
Dr. Mahyar Kargaran
Renewable Energy Researcher IranBiography
Dr. Mahyar Kargaran is a researcher and business professional specializing in photovoltaics, cooling technologies, and nanofluids. His/Her work focuses on improving solar energy system performance through innovative thermal management and energy-efficient solutions. He/She is committed to translating scientific research into practical applications that support sustainable energy development and renewable energy innovation.
Research Interest
Dr. Mahyar Kargaran Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Nanofluids, Cooling Technologies, Heat Transfer, Thermal Management, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Energy Systems, and Clean Energy Technologies.
Prof. Amine Hmid
University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco
Prof. Amine Hmid
University Hassan II, Casablanca, MoroccoBiography
Prof. Amine Hmid is an Adjunct Professor and Administrative Executive with expertise in Strategic Management and Territorial Development. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences and conducts research on territorial governance, sustainable development, climate governance, and public policy. He has contributed to numerous scientific publications and conference presentations focused on sustainability and territorial resilience.
Research Interest
Strategic Territorial Management, Territorial Governance, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Governance, Public Policy, Local Governance, Territorial Resilience, Participatory Development, and Sustainability Transitions.
Prof. Issam A. Al-Khatib
Birzeit University, Palestine
Prof. Issam A. Al-Khatib
Birzeit University, PalestineBiography
Prof Adnan Al Khatib’s is a researcher and environmental expert with extensive experience in water resources management, environmental assessment, wastewater treatment, and public health. He has led numerous research and development projects and contributed to environmental policy, education, and sustainability initiatives.
Research Interest
Prof Issam A Al Khatibs research interests include water resources management renewable energy environmental assessment wastewater treatment climate change and sustainable development.
Prof. Said Easa
Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
Prof. Said Easa
Toronto Metropolitan University, CanadaBiography
Dr. Said Easa is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University Canada. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to transportation engineering and has authored over 500 scientific publications. His work has significantly advanced road safety transportation systems and infrastructure design earning him numerous national and international honors.
Research Interest
Dr Easas research interests include transportation engineering road safety highway design transportation sustainability highway materials GIS applications surveying and transportation infrastructure development
Santo Abate
ALLINg ABATE - ENERGIA CALABRIA, ITALY
Santo Abate
ALLINg ABATE - ENERGIA CALABRIA, ITALYBiography
Santo Abate, CEO of ALLIng ABATE, has received numerous global awards in the energy sector, demonstrating the global recognition of his contributions and confirming the concrete results he has achieved. These awards include the 2025 Global Recognition Award, the 2023 National Global Energy Award, the 2019 Power Idea Contest Award, and the 2016 and 2018 Green & Smart City Award, for his outstanding achievements in energy management and his ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable practices internationally. His extensive work in 44 countries has raised industry standards and fostered a culture of innovation and service that has impacted communities and professionals worldwide. The 2025 Global Recognition Award celebrated his ability to combine technical expertise, educational leadership, and a vision for a more sustainable future, setting a benchmark for excellence in the sector.
Research Interest
Santo Abates profile reflects his commitment to academic and professional activities associated with innovation oriented engineering initiatives and sustainability-focused research practices. His profile reflects his involvement in sustainability focused engineering practices and technical research activities.
Dr. Haider Al Fedhly
Toronto Metropolitan University Canada
Dr. Haider Al Fedhly
Toronto Metropolitan University CanadaBiography
Dr. Haider Al Fedhly is a subject matter expert in cyber-physical systems who helps organizations improve productivity and safety. He specializes in intelligent manufacturing and multidisciplinary systems, using human-centred design and systems thinking to reduce the high failure risks of complex products. His recent work focuses on smart vehicle technologies – developing safer, more usable designs and creating methodologies that help designers assess multidisciplinary trade-offs early in the process.
Research Interest
System Integration Human-Centered Design Advanced Manufacturing Smart Vehicle Technologies Supply Chain Management Process Optimization Industrial Engineering Operational Efficiency and Manufacturing Systems.
Prof. Dr. Osman Adiguzel
Firat University, Turkey
Prof. Dr. Osman Adiguzel
Firat University, TurkeyBiography
Prof. Dr. Osman Adiguzel is a retired Professor of Physics with more than 45 years of academic experience in materials science and solid state physics. He graduated from Ankara University in 1974, earned his PhD from Dicle University, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, where he worked on shape memory alloys. He served at Firat University from 1980 until his retirement in 2019 and was Director of the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences from 1999 to 2004. He has published over 80 research papers and has participated in more than 120 international and national conferences as a keynote, plenary, invited speaker, and conference chair. After retirement, he continued his scientific activities by delivering over 280 keynote and plenary lectures at virtual conferences worldwide.
Research Interest
Dr Osman Adiguzels research interests include shape memory alloys shape memory effect phase transformations molecular dynamics simulations alloy modeling electron microscopy electron diffraction X ray diffraction crystallography and advanced characterization of metallic materials
