Committee

Jieshan Qiu, Cheung-Kong Distinguished Professor of Carbon Science and Chemical Engineering at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China. His research encompasses both fundamental and applied aspects of carbon materials science, with a focus on the methodologies of producing carbon materials for energy storage and conversion, catalysis, and environment protection. He has published 900+ papers in peer-reviewed journals, including Nature Mater., Adv. Mater., Adv. Funct. Mater., Adv. Energy Mater., Energy Environ. Sci., PNAS, Nature Commun., ACS Nano, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Joule, Matter, Chem, etc., with citations 68990+ times and h-index of 131 (google scholar), and his work has been featured on 70 covers of international journals. He has been invited to give 170+ plenary/invited/keynote talks in conferences and at universities and research institutes. He has filed 170+ Chinese and International patents. He has been honored with 30+ prestigious awards and prizes including the First-class award for fundamental research and industrialization technologies from the Education Ministry of China and Liaoning Province. He is a highly cited researcher by Clarivate Analytics from 2018 to 2023 and by Elsevier from 2019 to 2023 in the field of chemical engineering science. Right now, he is the Associate Editor of Battery Energy (Wiley), Chemical Engineering Science (Elsevier) and Carbon & Hydrogen (Wiley).Previously, he has served as the Editor of three international journals including Carbon(Elsevier), FlatChem(Elsevier)and ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering(ACS).

Prof. Bing-Huei Chen, a distinguished food scientist, earned his Ph.D. in Food Science & Technology from Texas A&M University in 1988. Since then, he has been a prominent figure at Fu Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan, serving as Associate Professor, Professor, and currently, Distinguished Chair Professor. His expertise spans Lipid Chemistry, Pigment Chemistry, Food Toxicology, Functional Food and Botanical Drug Development, and Nanotechnology. Prof. Chen has published 230 research articles and authored 11 book chapters, with over 14,276 citations and an H-index of 70. His pioneering work has led to significant advancements, including the development of "Lycopene Chylomicron," a promising botanical drug for prostate hypertrophy, and a nano-drink for treating type II diabetes, Parkinson�s, and Alzheimer�s diseases. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the National Invention Gold Medal Award (2018), the IAAM Scientist Award (2020), and recognition as one of the top 2% scientists globally by Elsevier/Stanford University since 2021. He currently serves as CEO of Brilliant Nano Biotech Company, Editor-in-Chief of �Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture,� and is involved with multiple editorial boards. Prof. Chen also leads the Professors Association of Taiwan and is a past president of AOAC Taiwan section.

Willie Sai Ho Chan ( Prof Chan ) LLB, MD, grew up in Hong Kong. He completed his schooling from the Queen's College, Hong Kong, and studied aircraft engineering at the Hong Kong Far East Flying & Technical School. And he received his Bachelor's degree ( LLB ) from the China University of Political Science and Law in Beijing, China, and Doctor of Medicine ( MD ) from the China Medical University in Taiwan, China. He is currently working as Fellow, Professor and National Representative of the European Association for Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine ( EPMA, Brussels, Belgium ) in Taiwan, China. He acts as Coordinator among other countries to promote the aim of the Association. He is an inter- and multi-disciplinar healthcare professional with increasing international recognition. He also serves as an Editor-in-Chief for several journals and is an editorial board member and reviewer for various journals. His main paper " Taiwan's Healthcare Report 2010 " ( EPMA Journal 20l0 ), was published in the book " Healthcare Overview " ( Springer 2012). Other selected papers : (1) " The Effect of Mortality of Diabetes Tuberculosis Patients using Meta-Analysis, " Sports Injuries & Medicine, 2019; 3:150.1. (2) " Efficacy & Adverse Events of Fifth Generation Cephalosporin " Ceftaroline " in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia : A Meta-Analysis," Clinical Medicine Pages, 2020; 1(1):3. (3) " Then and Now : Regenerative Medicine - A short Overview, " Archives of Health Science, 2022; 6(1):1-5. (4) " A New Hope : Regenerative Medicine, " Medical & Life Sciences, 2023; 2(2):30-46. (5) " The Blueprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine, "Archives of Health Science, 2023; 7(1):1-17. (6) " Uncover the Hidden Message in DNA, " Archives of Health Science, 2023; 7(1): 1-9. (7) " The DNA Phantom Effect in Medicine : Unraveling the Mysteries of Non-Physical DNA Interactions, " Universal Library of Medical & Health Sciences, 2023; 1(1): 65-73. (8) " The Role of Oral Health in the Prevention of Systemic Diseases, " Universal Library of Medical & Health Sciences, 2023; 1(1); 32-40. (9) " Encyclopedia of Epoch-Making of the Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Coronaviruses, " Universal Library of Medical & Health Sciences, 2024; 2(1):01-21. His works is cited in many other journals and books. His work aims at driving forward research in the field of Chinese and Western medicine by providing high-quality evidence based papers for academics, experts, researchers, and other related health professionals. His prime research areas include Chinese and Westerm Medicine, quantum mechanics, genetics, nanomedicine, nanochemistry, cell biology, oncology, health sciences, DNA Phantom Effect.

Short bio � Edward Muntean Edward Muntean is professor at the Department of Food Sciences within the Faculty of Food Science and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca, Romania, teaching Analytical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry for undergraduate students/Chemical Risk Analysis for Master students. Prof.Edward Muntean undertakes coordinated research contracts (he has managed seven independent research projects), being also involved in the activity of many professional societies. His studies include a B.Sc. in Organic Chemical Engineering (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca), postgraduate studies in Applied Informatics and Programming (Technical University Cluj Napoca), a M.Sc. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Plant Pigments (University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj Napoca) and a PhD in Chemistry (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj Napoca). He published eleven books focusing on analytical and inorganic chemistry and more than 100 papers in scientific journals. Since 2010, Edward has been working as a scientific editor, being member of editorial and advisory boards of several international journals. In the past years, he was concerned mostly in the chemistry and biochemistry of carotenoids - analytical strategies, biochemical researches and applications in food industry. Presently, his research focuses on applications of high performance liquid chromatographyand ion chromatography in detecting emerging food and medicinal plants� contamination

Paulo C. DE MORAIS, PhD, was full Professor of Physics at the University of Brasilia (UnB) � Brazil up to 2013, Appointed as UnB�s Emeritus Professor (2014), Appointed as Guest Professor of Huazhong University of Science and Technology � China (2011), Visiting Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) � China (2012-2015), Appointed as Distinguished Professor at Anhui University (AHU) � China (2016-2019), Appointed as Full Professor at Catholic University of Bras�lia (UCB) � Brazil (2018), Appointed as CNPq-1A Research Fellowship since 2010. 2007 Master Research Prize from UnB, 2008-member of the European ERA NET Nanoscience Committee, Member of the IEEE-Magnetic Society Technical Committee, Senior Member of the IEEE Society, 2012 China�s 1000 Foreign Expert Recipient, and 2012 Academic Excellence Award from Brazilian Professor�s Union. He held two-years (1987-1988) post-doc position with Bell Communications Research � New Jersey, USA and received his Doctoral degree in Solid State Physics (1986) from the Federal University of Minas Gerais � Brazil. He graduated in both Chemistry (1976) and Physics (1977) at UnB. Professor Morais is member of the Brazilian Physical Society and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers � IEEE. He has served as referee for more than 50 technical journals, takes part of the Editorial Board of more than 15 technical journals and has conducted research on nanomaterials for over 40 years. He has delivered about 190 Invited Talks all over the World. He is known for his research in preparation, characterization and applications of nanosized materials (magnetic fluid, magnetoliposome, magnetic nanoemulsion, magnetic nanocapsule, magnetic nanofilm, magnetic nanocomposite, nanosized semiconductors, polymeric dots, carbon dots, and graphene quantum dots). With more than 500 published papers in peer reviewed journals, more than 13,000 citations, and 16 patents, He has appeared in recent World ranking of top scientists, such as 2020-Stanford, 2022-Research.com, 2023-AD Scientific Index, and 2023- Research.com.

Ho Soonmin is a professor at INTI International University in Malaysia. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry at University Putra Malaysia in 2010. He had worked for more than 12 years as lecturer, researcher, examination panel member, examination moderator and conference committee for university. At INTI International University, he has taught a variety of chemistry courses such as physical chemistry, organic chemistry, general chemistry, chemistry & society, and methods & skills in research for undergraduate courses. Currently, he is member of Institute of Materials Malaysia, Malaysian Institute of Chemistry, Malaysian Analytical Sciences Society, Malaysian Solid-State Science & Technology Society, Researchers Society of Chemical Sciences, Scientific and Technical Research Association, Asian Chemical Society, Asian Council of Science Editors and World Researchers Associations. As an active researcher in university, his research areas include renewable energy, solar energy, chalcogenide metals, activated carbon, wastewater treatment, biomaterials, green chemistry, semiconductors, nano materials, and thin film materials. He has published more than 180 papers in Scopus/WoS/international referred journals, 48 book chapters and 4 books. His research has been widely recognized and successfully received several local and international awards. Lastly, Prof Ho has been appointed as a journal reviewer (reviewed more than 750 papers), journal editor (40 journals), editorial board member (85 journals), chief guest editor and thesis external examiner (25 universities).

Amgad Mohammed Rabie Hamed Fouda has completed his MSc and Postgraduate studies in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences at the age of 30 years from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Egypt. He is one of the most famous and reputed Egyptian and Arab pharmacists, researchers and scientists. His new researches focused on the synthesis, discovery, and development of new drugs and medicines for the most resistant and untreated human diseases. He is the head of pharmacists at the Dikernis General Hospital (Mansoura, Egypt), a premier governmental hospital in Egypt. He has published more than 25 papers in very reputed journals and serving as an Editorial Board Member of great repute.

As a research scientist, Dr. Omid Akbarzadeh Pivehzhani works with Texas A&M University, Department of Petroleum Engineering. He worked with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the USA and Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT) at the University of Malaya in Malaysia. His main research areas are heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, catalytic reaction engineering, nanocatalyst synthesis, nanomaterials characterization, CO2 conversion, and gas process. He has spent 15 years in academic-industrial projects as a research officer and post-doctoral. He developed advanced smart catalysts, especially for the oil and gas industries. Omid has contributed to two PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd industrial catalyst projects and worked on an international Airbus R&D project in NANOCAT. He was a project member of the FRGS grant in UTP Malaysia. Omid was the Chairman, keynote speaker, and organizing committee of many international conferences. He supervised three PhD students from different countries. He has published many ISI papers; book chapters and inventor of two approved and granted international patents. Also, he has hands-on experience and passed several pieces of training on handling different types of advanced equipment which are being widely used for nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, and performance evaluation. He is in close collaboration with other departments, government agencies, and universities worldwide. He was a visiting researcher at Jiangsu University China and Hokkaido University Japan. He is a Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) member and a Senior Member of the Hong Kong Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society. Omid was awarded a full fellowship from the University Technology PETRONAS during his PhD and was involved as a lab demonstrator and teaching in the different courses of chemical engineering. He was awarded a Silver Medal at the 27th International Invention & Innovation Exhibition (ITEX 2016), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia, and a Silver Medal of Post Graduate Research Project at the 35th Science & Engineering Design Exhibition (SEDEX 35).

Songül FİAT VAROL Professor Songül Fiat Varol is working in Manisa Celal Bayar University in Electric and Energy department. Her main research interests have been materials science especially technology of semiconductor materials and devices including solar cells, light emitting diodes (LEDs/OLEDs). She has published moret han 30 scientific papers in this field in the internationally recognized journals. She has supervised 1 Ph.D. and 5 M.Sc. studies. She has coordinated many national/international projects and joined more than 40 international scientific conferences and meetings as invited speaker/speaker/organising committee member. In 2010, she conducted various researches on Chalcopyrite Solar Cells with Professor Michael Kompitsas (Director of Research Theoretical and Physical Chemistry Institute –National Hellenic Research Foundation) and his team in Laser-based Techniques and Applications - LATA in Greece through the“Tubitak 2214 International ResearchFellowshipProgrammeforPhDStudents”. She has published in high-ranking SCI-expanded journals on the production and characterization of many organic/inorganic-based thin-film materials that are themosttrending in sciencelikeZnO, TiO2, CuInGaSeTe, Nitrides (GaN, AlN)etc. She still continues her research on Organic/Inorganic LED and PV device production and improvement of their properties.

Kalyani Mohanty, 28 years old, is an accomplished young researcher from India, currently based at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. Her work centers on developing sustainable methods for industrial mineral recovery, with a particular focus on using biochemical reagents. Recently, Kalyani made a significant breakthrough by drastically reducing the use of hydrofluoric acid (Hf) in the processing of quartz and feldspar, cutting the current chemical usage by 20 times—a major step toward safer and more eco-friendly mining practices. She is also deeply engaged in global sustainability efforts, having worked on projects in countries such as Morocco and Bolivia, where she collaborates with local and international teams to promote responsible and sustainable mining operations. In addition to her scientific pursuits, Kalyani co-founded a global women's mining company, where she advocates for women's leadership and gender diversity in the mining industry. Her talents extend beyond research and entrepreneurship—she is also a fiction author, showcasing her creative side through storytelling. Her multifaceted career reflects her passion for innovation, sustainability, and empowerment.

Ashanendu Mandal has graduated as B. Sc in Chemistry and B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from University of Calcutta. He has got his M. Tech Degree in Chemical Engineering from IIT, Kharagpur. He has acquired MBA degree in Finance from IGNOU, New Delhi and has undertaken an Advanced Management Program from IIM Calcutta. He has also acquired the Degree of Ph. D. (Tech) in Chemical Engineering from University of Calcutta. Dr. Mandal has worked in ONGC for more than 34 years and his experience includes commissioning, modifications, safety, operations, artificial lifts, pressure maintenance, EOR and planning in offshore and onshore oilfields. He has also vast experience in marketing of upstream and downstream petroleum products. Dr. Mandal has published technical papers in Chemical Weekly and research papers in many international journals. He has visited more than 25 countries for attending training programs and for participating in international conferences as invited speaker or panelist. Dr. Mandal is a lifetime member of Indian Chemical Society and Indian Science Congress.

Anand Kishore Kola is affiliated with the National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal), India. He is recognized for his contributions in the field of chemical engineering, with a particular focus on catalysis and related technologies. His research interests often span areas such as heterogeneous catalysis, process engineering, and the development of novel catalytic materials for industrial applications. Dr. Kola has also been involved in various national and international collaborations aimed at advancing the field of catalysis and chemical engineering.

Mr. Suresh Aluvihara completed his postgraduate studies in 2023 at the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka, a globally recognized institution. His research during this period spanned various fields such as Environmental Engineering, Material Engineering, Water Treatments, Pollution Control Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. Prior to this, he earned his undergraduate degree in 2017 from a distinguished government university in Sri Lanka, with a specialization in Earth Science and related disciplines. With a strong research and academic background, Mr. Aluvihara has authored more than 75 publications in reputable journals, international conferences, and workshops, encompassing full papers, conference proceedings, and abstracts, which have garnered significant citations. He has actively participated in numerous international research conferences in various capacities, ranging from keynote speaker, invited speaker, featured speaker, guest speaker, moderator, to organizing committee member, within both virtual and physical settings. Presently, Mr. Aluvihara is serving as a researcher in Agricultural Soil Science at an Agricultural Research Institute. Aside from his primary responsibilities, he provides his expertise as an editor and reviewer for multiple research journals within his areas of specialization. He is currently leading research initiatives in Earth Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Water Engineering. Acknowledged for his contributions, Mr. Aluvihara has received accolades for his accomplishments as a young scholar and scientist from esteemed organizations. Moreover, he has successfully secured competitive opportunities to partake in international research conferences and training workshops.