The 17^th International Green Energy Conference & the 6^th International Conference on Energy and AI 

Ágúst Hjörtur Ingþórsson, the director of Icelandic Center for Research (RANNIS), holds a BA in Philosophy and Literature from the University of Iceland and a Master’s degree in Political Philosophy from the University of Ottawa. He has over 30 years of experience in the fields of science, education, and innovation administration, including extensive work in European cooperation. Ágúst has developed strong expertise in strategy, leadership, program and project management, and cross-sector collaboration. His academic background also includes further studies in public science, technology, and innovation policy at both the University of Iceland and the University of Sussex. Throughout his career, he has focused on fostering community engagement and strengthening social services through effective policy and innovation frameworks. Ágúst brings a unique blend of academic insight and practical leadership to initiatives that bridge the gap between research, policy, and societal needs.

Rúnar Unnþórsson is the Head of Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science at the University of Iceland. He specializes in innovation, system integration, and performance engineering & testing. Throughout his career, he has successfully led several research and development projects focused on developing innovative technologies, such as sensory substitution devices (acoustic and vibrotactile), audible and ultrasonic applications, repurposing used EV batteries, and waste reclamation through gasification, thermoelectric conversion, and soil heating.

All of his work is driven by a commitment to delivering social benefits—maximizing sustainability, resource efficiency, and overall quality of life. By integrating and optimizing technological solutions for societal benefit, he aims to reduce environmental impact, promote equitable access to resources, and empower communities to thrive. Rúnar has published 84 articles.

Professor Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen is the Head of Centre, The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). He received the B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in computer system engineering from Odense University, Denmark, and the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Southern Denmark. He is also with the Center for Energy Informatics as an interdisciplinary research center focusing on innovative solutions for facilitating the transition toward smart, sustainable energy systems. As the Head of the Center, he represents the University of Denmark at national and international events, in advisory boards, and government reference committees. His research interests include the integration and management of demand-side flexibility with supply-side fluctuations from the business and technological perspectives. He is also appointed as a member of the Danish Academy of Technical Science.

Dr. Samaneh Shahgaldi is an Associate Professor at the Hydrogen Research Institute, University of Quebec and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo. She holds the Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 at proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzer. She is an award-wining researcher and a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Green Energy. She was also a Senior Research Scientist at Cummins/Hydrogenics dealing with different PEM Fuel Cell and PEM Water electrolyzer projects. She published more than 70 articles with over 2910 citations with h index of 29 on the development of components for fuel cells, electrolysers and batteries. Dr. Shahgaldi has unique interdisciplinary expertise in renewable energy field. She has made foundational contributions to research in development of different components for fuel cells, electrolyzer and battery applications.

Professor Ming-Jia Li at the Beijing Institute of Technology is the Junior Commission Member of the B2 Professional Committee of Intl. Institute of Refrigeration, the director of the Working Committee of New Energy Storage Technology and Comprehensive Energy System of the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, and the deputy director of the Youth Committee of Heat and Mass Transfer of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics, among others. She has published over 80 papers in top international journals. journals with an h-index of 53, incl. 14 papers selected in Essential Science Indicators (1% top), delivered more than 36 plenary/ invited talks, and served as session chair at international. conferences. Honors and awards received include the Hewitt-Goldstein Young Investigator Award, Asian Young Scientist Award, National High-level Talents Program, National Outstanding Young Talents Program, First Prize of Provincial Natural Science Award, First Prize of Electric Power Science and Technology Progress Award, etc.

Dr. Lei Xing is a Lecturer in Digital Chemical Engienering at the University of Surrey, UK, with a research background in the circular economy of the chemical and energy industry. His research focuses on achieving sustainable growth in the chemical-energy-agri-food nexus through decarbonisation and AI-enabled modelling and optimisation. He has carried out in-depth studies in low carbon processes and systems, including carbon capture reactors, electrolysers, fuel cells and flow batteries etc, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions. His current research focuses on the system integration, optimisation, and multi-criteria assessment of the industrial-agri-food nexus, consisting of various renewable-energy-driven waste recycling and utilisation processes, in which digital twin (DT) and AI-enabled adaptive optimisation, techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA) are included. He is a Chartered Member of IChemE, Editorial Board Members of Energy and AI and CCST, and the guest editor for several international journals. His research is supported by EPSRC, EU Horizon, NSFC, Royal Society and international funding bodies. He is the top 2% scientist in the Energy field.