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Fred Schwartz is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University in Toronto, and is Executive Director of York’s International Renewable Energy Academy. He is also Executive Director of the Solar Valley Consortium at the Center for Environmental Research and Technology at the University of California, Riverside. He has worked in the field of renewable energy since the late 1970’s, and has received awards from the President of the United States, US EPA, and the United Nations.

Dr. Richard Navarro, CEO of Renewable Ocean Energy, Inc, and inventor, has 14 inventions, 6 patents issued, 1 pending, 160 presentations, and authored Resurrection of the Blue Planet. He holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Science, cum laude from Western Michigan University, is a former professor, and serial entrepreneur with over 50 years of experience despite being severely hearing impaired. He has a passion for protecting the Earth and finding innovative solutions to common problems and leads a team of engineers and businesspeople.

Dr Jorge Costa holds a PhD in Energy and Bioenergy. He began his career in the environmental sector, focusing on industrial waste management, wastewater treatment, and stormwater drainage. Since 2000, he has served as an Adjunct Professor, dedicating his research and academic work to the fields of environmental engineering and bioenergy. In addition to these roles, he coordinates the degree program in Renewable Energies and Environment at ISEC Lisboa. For the past three years, Dr Costa has also co-managed Subtask 3 (Circular Bioeconomy and Biomass-Oriented Industrial Symbiosis) of Task XI (Industry-Based Biorefineries Towards Sustainability). This work falls under the Industrial Energy-Related Technologies and Systems (IETS), a Technological Collaboration Programme (TCP) of the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Dr. Rampelli Manojkumar received his Ph.D. in Power Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in 2023 and his M.Tech in Power and Energy Systems from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, in 2015. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at BVRIT Hyderabad College of Engineering for Women, India. His research focuses on sustainable energy management, renewable integrated distribution systems, hybrid AC DC networks, battery energy storage, and smart grid technologies. He has authored 31 Scopus indexed publications with over 449 citations and an h index of 11. His research significantly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action. His work also involves strong international collaboration, with about 40 percent of his publications co authored with global research partners. He serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Reports, is an Early Career Editor for the International Journal of Ambient Energy, and Guest Editor for PLOS ONE.

Laura Botero-Bolívar is an aeronautical engineer with a Master’s degree in Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics from the University of São Paulo. She obtained her PhD from the University of Twente as part of a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network (ITN), followed by a postdoctoral position at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. She is currently a professor at the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia. Her research focuses on the prediction and quantification of noise generated by offshore wind and tidal turbines, with an emphasis on understanding their environmental impact. She has collaborated with leading industrial partners including Embraer, Boeing, and Siemens, contributing to the development of advanced aeroacoustic methodologies. She has authored peer-reviewed publications in the field and holds a patent related to aircraft noise reduction techniques.

Sharon B. Megdal, Ph.D. is Director of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), a Cooperative Extension center and a research unit in the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Other primary titles are Professor and Specialist in the Department of Environmental Science, C.W. & Modene Neely Endowed Professor, and Distinguished Outreach Professor. Sharon Megdal bridges the academic, practitioner, and civil society communities through water policy and management research, education, and engagement programs. The geographic scope of Dr. Megdal’s work ranges from local to international. Applied research projects include analysis of water management, policy, and governance in water-scarce regions and transboundary aquifer assessment. Sharon Megdal is the lead editor of the book, Shared Borders, Shared Waters: Israeli-Palestinian and Colorado River Basin Water Challenges, and she has guest edited several special journal issues. Dr. Megdal teaches the graduate course “Water Policy in Arizona and Semi-arid Regions”. In 2020, she was awarded the Warren A. Hall Medal for lifetime achievement in water resources research and education by the Universities Council on Water Resources, and in 2024 she was named a fellow of the American Water Resources Association. Sharon Megdal serves on the Board of Governors for the Kasser Joint Institute for Food, Water, and Energy Security, the Leadership Team for the Colorado River Basin Water & Tribes Initiative, the Women in Water Diplomacy Network’s Global Leadership Council, and Governor Hobbs’ Water Policy Council. Past public service includes serving for 12 years as a popularly elected Director for the Central Arizona Project. Other past service includes serving as a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, the State Transportation Board, and the Arizona Medical Board. Sharon Megdal holds a Ph.D. degree in Economics from Princeton University.

Dr. Kalpana Rajesh YeoleFounder, Managing Director - Sustainwheel Solutions Pvt LtdShe is a sustainability and energy innovation specialist with over 25 years of cross-sector experience spanning academia, research, and industry. Her expertise includes GHG accounting, ISO 14064, ESG reporting, AI-based energy analytics, industrial safety, and explosion modelling. She has previously worked with IIT Bombay, NIT Nagpur, Norway based Gexcon (Sr Scientist), and several global sustainability consultancies. She currently leads strategic sustainability, digitalization, and net-zero projects across industrial, healthcare, and infrastructure domains.Her certifications include:ISO 14064-1/2/3GHG & Carbon AccountingESG Reporting & Sustainability AnalyticsAdvanced Process Safety (Dispersion, VCE, FLACS-CFD)

Prof. Akuma A. Oji is a distinguished Professor of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the World bank Centre for Oil field chemical, Energy Technology institute and The Director of NLNG Center for Gas Refining and Petrochemical Engineering. With over 23 years of experience in process engineering, renewable energy systems, and sustainable development, Prof. Oji specializes in biomass conversion technologies, natural gas processing, and process optimization. His research focuses on bridging conventional energy systems with renewable energy solutions for Africa’s energy transition. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and has consulted for several energy companies in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He is a passionate advocate for clean energy technologies and capacity building in developing nations.

Michail Karyotakis is a distinguished Hellenic Air Force fighter pilot, instructor, and aerospace researcher with over 20 years of aviation experience and more than 2,800 flight hours. He has flown F-16 fighter aircraft since 2009, served as an Instructor Pilot, Test Pilot, and Flight Commander, and was among the first two Greek pilots to fly the upgraded F-16V (Viper) aircraft in 2022. He currently serves at the Hellenic Air Force General Staff while remaining an active-duty pilot. Mr. Karyotakis holds a BSc in Aeronautical Studies from the Hellenic Air Force Academy and an MSc in Air Safety Management from City St George’s, University of London. He is currently pursuing doctoral research in Aerospace and Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Cranfield University, United Kingdom. His expertise spans flight safety, human factors, pilot training, and unmanned aircraft systems. He has also lectured at the University of West London and the Hellenic Air Force Academy, contributing to the advancement of aviation education and research.