Keynote Speakers

IEEE Fellow

Prof. King-Jet Tseng, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore

 

Bio: King-Jet Tseng was born in Singapore and received B.Eng. (First Class) and M.Eng. from National University of Singapore, and Ph.D. from Cambridge University in England. He is a Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of IET, a Fellow of IES and registered as Chartered Engineer with UK Engineering Council. He has more than 35 years of academic, research, industrial and professional experience in electrical power and energy systems. Currently, he is the Professor and Advisor for Electrical Power Engineering at Singapore Institute of Technology, working on his vision of future urban electrical distribution architecture which can provide flexible and heterogeneous power quality for greater sustainability. He continues to contribute to the International Electrotechnical Commission as a standardization expert for grid-integrated electrical energy storage systems.

 

Speech Title: Designing Electrical Energy Storage Systems for Sustainable Energy Grids

Abstract: Designing electrical energy storage systems for grid-integrated applications involves addressing the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources into the power grid. These systems play a crucial role in enhancing grid stability, reliability, and efficiency by providing services such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and power quality improvement. The design process includes selecting appropriate storage technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, pumped hydro storage, or flywheels, based on factors like energy density, efficiency, and cost. Additionally, it involves developing control strategies to manage the charge and discharge cycles, ensuring optimal performance and longevity of the storage system. Integration with renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, requires advanced forecasting and energy management techniques to balance supply and demand effectively. Furthermore, compliance with international standards and regulations, such as IEC 62933 and UL 9540A, is essential to ensure safety and reliability. Overall, the successful design of grid-integrated energy storage systems is key to achieving a sustainable and resilient energy future。

Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

 

Bio: Prof. Dennis Y.C. Leung received his BEng (1982) and PhD (1988) from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).  Professor Leung joined HKU Mechanical Engineering Department in 1993 as a lecturer, became a full professor in 2007 and head of department in 2020 till 2023. Professor Leung specializes in environmental pollution control and renewable & clean energy research. He has published more than 600 articles in this area including 370+ peer reviewed papers in top SCI journals such as Nature Communications, Energy and Environmental Sciences and Advanced Materials.  His current h-index is 100 and total citations are 52000+. He is one of the top 1% highly cited scientists in the world in energy field since 2010 (Essential Science Indicators) and named as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics for six consecutive years from 2017 to 2022.  Prof. Leung has delivered more than 80 keynote and invited lectures in many international conferences.  Prof. Leung is a chartered engineer, a fellow of the IMechE and Energy Institute. He was also the Past Chairman of the Institute of Energy (HK Branch), and currently serves as an editorial board member for a number of journals including Applied Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, Applied Sciences, and Progress in Energy. Prof. Leung also serves as a board member of the Hong Kong Institution of Science, chairman and member of a few committees of the HKSAR government and government’s appeal board panels related to sustainable energy and environment. Professor Leung received the Environmental Champion Award (Hong Kong) in 2008 and Advanced Materials Laureate from the International Association of Advanced Materials in 2024.

 

Speech Title: Application of nano-photocatalytic technology for enhancing environmental and energy performance of ships and submerged water surfaces

 

Abstract: Fouling is a prevalent issue in seawater, as it involves the accumulation and growth of microorganisms like barnacles and tubeworms on all submerged objects. To prevent fouling on surfaces underwater, antifouling coatings are typically applied to boats, yachts, and seawater cooling gates. This not only enhances the speed of ships but also improves the efficiency of water-cooled air conditioning systems. In this keynote speech, I shall first discuss the general materials used for fouling protection and their limitations in usage. Furthermore, a newly developed nano-sized photocatalytic coating that effectively controls the growth of microorganisms on yacht hulls and seawater gates will be introduced. By utilizing these materials, the need for frequent removal of deposited microorganisms is minimized, reducing maintenance costs and improving fuel efficiency. Towards the end of the talk, the prospects of applying these photocatalytic materials to control antifouling on other marine structures will be explored.

 

Prof. Pasquale Avino, University of Molise, Italy

 

Speech Title: Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Air Quality Monitoring and Management: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives

 

Bio: Pasquale Avino received his Master Degree in Chemistry in 1992 and his Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1997. He was appointed as Post-Doc (1997-1998) at the Department of Chemistry of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the Rowland (Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1995) and Blake group. From 1999 until January 2018, he was appointed as Researcher at the ISPESL/INAIL Research Center and from February 2018 to January 2021 Prof. Avino was appointed as Three-years Term Researcher contract and from February 2021 he is currently Associate Professor at the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences of the University of Molise, Campobasso, in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. He is following the studies devoted to the development of innovative analytical methodologies for development and application of analytical and sampling methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical compounds (e.g., contaminants, pollutants, nutrients) in food, agricultural, biological and anthropogenic matrices.

He was the recipient of the “Group Achievement NASA Award” in 1998. In 1998 he was awarded with the “Next Generation Award” during the 22nd International Symposium on Chromatography. In 2003 he was the recipient of the “Environmental Sapio” Award for his research in the environmental field. In 2022 he received the Medal for Ecology from the Moldavian Chemical Society. In 2024 he received the highest honor of the Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (IE&ES), the “Fellowship Award” for your outstanding contribution to the society through the field of environmental science.

Prof. Avino is author and co-author of different scientific publications including original papers published on national and international journals and books (from Scopus data-base, https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55916508700: 231 papers, 4722 citations, hindex 41).

Prof. Helena Nadais, University of Aveiro, Portugal

 

Bio: Helena Nadais is a Chemical Engineer and Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro, specializing in environmental sciences with a particular focus on water and wastewater treatment processes. Her academic background includes a Master Degree in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Processes and Industry, from Lisbon Technical University and a PhD in Applied Environmental Sciences from the University of Aveiro. Her doctoral research pioneered new methodologies for treating industrial wastewater with an emphasis on energy recovery. Nadais has been a faculty member since 2003, teaching and doing extensive research in the treatment and valorization of water and industrial effluents. She is recognized for her scholarly contributions with an H-index of 19, and she has authored 38 publications in WoS-indexed journals. Her professional engagements include leading and participating in numerous national and international research projects, fostering industry-academia collaborations, and enhancing the application of sustainable practices in environmental management. Helena Nadais is currently involved as scientific researcher in four national and international research projects focusing on material and energy recovery from wastes.

 

Assoc. Prof. Akira Nishimura, Mie University, Japan

 

Speech Title: Clarification on Reaction Characteristics of Biogas Dry Reforming Membrane Reactor Using Pd/Cu Membrane and Ni/Cr Catalyst

 

Bio: Dr. Akira Nishimura is an associate professor in Division of Mechanical Engineering at Mie University, Japan. He received the B.S. Eng., the M.S. Eng. and Dr. Eng. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Nagoya University, Japan in 1995, 1997 and 2000, respectively. He worked at Center for Integrated Research in Science and Engineering, Nagoya University as research associate from 2000 to 2002. He moved to Mie University in 2002 as an assistant professor and promoted to associate professor from 2014. He has published 107 journal papers which are reviewed. His current researches are clarification on heat and mass transfer mechanism of polymer electrolyte fuel cell, CO2 reduction by photocatalyst, H2 production from biogas and smart city utilizing renewable energy actively.