Biography: Professor Saim Memon is an accomplished CEO and Industrial Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering, renowned for bridging the gap between academic research, industrial innovation, and global market impact. With a distinguished academic career rooted in the UK, he holds a PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering (Loughborough University, UK), a PGCert in Teaching Qualification (University of Aberdeen, Scotland), an MSc in Mechatronics (Staffordshire University, UK), and a BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (First-Class Distinction) (MUET). A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Prof. Memon also holds Qualified Teacher Status, awarded by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.Recognised as a global thought leader, Prof. Memon ranks among the top 0.96% worldwide in the field of Energy and the top 0.86% across all disciplines (ScholarGPS) over the past five years, underscoring his prolific contributions to academia and industry. His exceptional track record includes over 120 research publications, leadership of 41 teaching modules spanning electrical, electronic, mechanical, and renewable energy engineering, with consistently outstanding student satisfaction rates exceeding 90%. He has successfully supervised multiple doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate research projects, cultivating the next generation of engineering innovators. Prof. Memon’s academic influence is further amplified through 50+ invited and keynote lectures, collaborations with researchers from over 40 countries, 2050+ citations, and an h-index of 28+ and i10-index of 56+. As a thought leader, he has served as Editor-in-Chief and Guest Editor for several prestigious journals and as a reviewer for over 40 peer-reviewed publications. His contributions to academic leadership include steering research groups, developing and validating MSc, MEng, and BEng (Hons) programmes, and pioneering degree apprenticeships in engineering. A world-class expert in multidisciplinary research, Prof. Memon specialises in cutting-edge advancements for net-zero energy solutions. His research portfolio spans thermal management of electric vehicle batteries, vacuum insulation technologies, translucent vacuum insulation panels, energy-efficient materials for smart windows, vacuum-based photovoltaic solar thermal systems, thermoelectric devices, and fast-charging mechanisms for electric vehicles. His innovative work integrates renewable energy systems into smart grids, addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy and mobility. Prof. Saim Memon’s vision and expertise continue to inspire advancements in renewable energy engineering, shaping a more sustainable and energy-efficient future on a global scale.

Biography: Professor Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati is a leading environmental scientist and professor at Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia, internationally recognized for her pioneering work in paleoecology, lake management, and aquatic biodiversity conservation. As the founder of the Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPaLim) UNDIP and one of the foremost paleolimnologists in Southeast Asia, she bridges long-term ecological science with national climate resilience strategies and sustainable freshwater ecosystem governance. Prof. Soeprobowati earned her PhD in Environmental Science, with a focus on diatom-based paleoenvironmental reconstructions, and holds expertise in limnology, aquatic ecology, and the integration of science and policy.
A prominent advocate of ecosystem-based climate adaptation, she has led transdisciplinary research initiatives that inform Indonesia’s lake and watershed rehabilitation programs. Her innovative application of sediment core and diatom analysis has shaped local and national policy on freshwater and coastal ecosystem restoration in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, and other vulnerable regions.
With over 110 scientific publications, numerous invited talks and plenaries, and leadership in various national research projects, Prof. Soeprobowati has supervised generations of doctorate, masters, and undergraduate students and young researchers. Her collaborative network spans across Asia, Europe, America, and Australia, contributing to joint efforts in environmental monitoring and management, and nature-based solutions. She serves as a reviewer for international journals and has been actively involved in Indonesia’s environmental education and outreach, translating complex science into actionable community knowledge.
As a thought leader in paleoecology and sustainable water resource management, Prof. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati continues to champion evidence-based strategies for climate adaptation, ecosystem resilience, and long-term environmental stewardship—advancing Indonesia’s role in the global environmental science and policy arena.