Prof. Sandhya Babel  is a full professor at Thammasat University, Thailand. She holds a master's and PhD in Environmental Technology from the Asian Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on low-cost technologies for environmental protection, including microplastics pollution, microbial fuel cells, and membrane technology. She has published over 160 articles, three edited books, and several book chapters. With an h-index of 35 and 9493 citations, she is an associate editor of the Journal of Air and Waste Management Association. Dr. Babel has been ranked in the top 2% of scientists in Environmental Sciences and has received multiple awards, including the Distinguished Professor award from Thammasat University.

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Prof. Dr. Harald Platen's Bio 

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Prof. Varenyam Achal  is a Tenured Professor and Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Shantou. He earned his PhD in environmental engineering in 2010 and has since focused on environmental remediation and bio-based building materials. Prof. Varenyam has led numerous projects, including those funded by NSFC, and has published over 100 journal articles, two books, and holds two patents. With an h-index of 50 and over 9,400 citations, he serves as an associate editor for Frontiers in Marine Sciences and is on the editorial boards of International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation and Environmental Technology. He is also listed among the top 2% of most-cited scientists by Stanford University.

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Prof. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa  is a Senior Research Scientist / Associate Professor at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, including a Ph.D. (2018) and Post-Doctorate (2019). He is an Associate Editor for Heliyon and Frontier Materials, with over 190 journal reviews and 300+ published articles. He has received multiple awards, including Top Peer Reviewer 2019 and Outstanding Researcher 2021, and is recognized by Stanford University as one of the Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists. His research focuses on natural fiber and polymer composites, advanced material technologies, and he holds several international patents. He is ranked among the Top 100 Scientists in Thailand. He continues to make significant contributions to the field of materials science through his research and academic leadership.

Speech Title:  Natural Fiber Composites for Sustainable Development

Prof. Fares Almomani  is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University, specializing in renewable energy, environmental engineering, and advanced water treatment. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Barcelona, focusing on advanced oxidation and biological treatment. With over 350 journal articles and a Scopus H-index of 53, his research includes sustainable bioenergy, nanotechnology, water treatment, and biofuels. He has led projects funded by the Qatar National Research Fund and the EU, focusing on solar water treatment, carbon capture, and waste-to-energy. His commitment to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration has made him a key figure in global energy and environmental issues.

Speech Title:  Renewable Fuel Production via Integration of Solar-Driven Biomass Conversion and Thermochemical Water Splitting Technologies