SEEP 2018CONFERENCE PROGRAMME AND SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

8-11 May 2018

PROGRAMMETuesday 8th May 2018 – P11808:00 - 09:30 Registration/Coffee09:30 - 09:45 Welcome: Dean of Engineering and Computing, Professor Ian Allison

Welcome: UWS Executive Member, Mr Trevor Gabriele 09:45 - 09:50 Welcome & Introduction to SEEP 2018: Conference Chairman, Professor Abdul-Ghani

Olabi09:50 - 10:30 Keynote: Emerging Contaminants: Risk and Challenges for Water Quality in European

River Basins and Plant Uptake. Solutions with Advanced Treatment TechnologiesProfessor Damià Barceló, Director of the Catalan Institute of Water Research (ICRA) (Girona, Spain) & Editor in Chief of several Elsevier Journals

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break11:00 - 11:30 Keynote: Renewable Energy Systems: Current status and prospects

Professor Soteris Kalogirou, Editor in Chief of Renewable Energy11:30 - 11:50 Keynote: Introduction to the Evening Round Table on High Quality Publication with

ElsevierMrs Fernanda OgochiSenior Publisher for 9 Elsevier Journals

11:50 - 12:10 Keynote: Controlled Phase Cycle: A new innovation for transforming low grade waste heat to electrical powerProfessor Jeremy Miller, Group Research and Solutions Manager, Spirax Sarco Ltd.

12:10 - 12:30 Keynote: Energy Efficiency in Process IndustriesProfessor Hussam Jouhara, Institute of Energy Future, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, BUL

12:30 - 13:30 LunchTuesday 8th May, 201813:30 - 15:30 Session A1 Session B1 Session C1

Solar Energy Room: P118Chairman:Prof Soteris Kalogirou Dr Parag Vichare

Biofuels and Biodiesel Room: P116Chairman:Prof Francesco Di MariaDr Zaki El-Hassan

Battery/Energy Storage Room: P114Chairman:Prof Mohamad Ramadan Dr Mojtaba Mirzaeian

The estimated potential of solar power generation Dataset with 0.25-degree resolution in the belt and Road and adjacent areas (2015)Author: Zhan Qian

Potential of bioethanol production-waste for methane recovery. Author: Lisandra Meneses

Optimum design and hierarchical control for pv/hydrogen/battery-based dc microgrid Author: Ying Han

The changing economics of community energy – A review of community solar PV development in the UK Author: Colin Nolden

Study on thermal propertiesand thermal stability ofeutectic mixture:cacl2 . 6h2o-nh4cl-sicl2 . 6h2o as a phase change material for building applicationsAuthor: Wanchun Sun

Battery thermal management system with liquid cooling and phase change material Author: Ziye Ling

Is Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a feasible option for Sub-Saharan Arica? : Investigating the techno-economic feasibility of CSP in TanzaniaAuthor: Ahmed Aly

Modeling of complex mass and heat transfer transitional processes of dispersed water droplets in wet gas flow in the frame of heat utilization technologies for biofuel combustion and flue gas removal Author: Monika Maziukienė

Dynamic model supported approach for battery system selection in the transformer substation Author: Klemen Deželak

Fast layout design for commercial solar power tower plants Author: Francisco J. Collado

Hybrid microalgae-activated sludge system for carbon-efficient wastewater treatmentAuthor: Kasim Mohammed

Life cycle assessment of lithium-ion traction battery: discussion on methodology development and GHG emissions performanceAuthor: Siqin Xiong

Solar detoxification of water polluted with fungicide (myclobutanil and boscalid) residues by photo-Fenton treatment Author: Simón Navarro

Techno-economic analysis of bio-hydrogenated diesel production from biodiesel in ThailandAuthor: Chaiwat Prapainainar

A review on critical aspects of lithium-ion battery overcharge Author: Yi-Hong Chunga

One-step hydrothermal synthesis of ag@tio2 nanoparticle towards dye-sensitized solar cell application Author: Yong Xiang Dong

Sustainable dewatering of microalgae by centrifugation using Image 4-focus and MATLAB edge detection Author: Ruth Anyanwu

Economic analysis of photovoltaic charging station with second life electric vehicle battery as storage system Author: Bo Bai

Experimental evaluation of electrochemical activity of copper oxides and graphene originally deposited on copper substrates for potential dyesensitized solar cell applications Author: Abdul Hai Alami

Are biomass boilers solution for low-carbon transition in households? Author: G. Stegnar

Overcharge cycling effect on thermal behaviour, structure, and material of lithium-ion battery Author: Wang Zhi-Rong

Assessing solar potential and battery instalment for self-sufficient buildings with simplified modelAuthor: M. Kovač

Process for the conversion of co, nox and co2 from the emission of a boiler, utilizing catalytic converters and airlift bioreactors with the microalga scenedesmus dimorphus. Author: Citlalli Arroyo

On-board state-of-health estimation of lithium-ion battery based on grey relational analysis method Author: Xiaoyu Li

Error analysis and auto correction of hybrid solar tracking system using photo sensors and orientation algorithm Author: Peng Jin

Technical performance and its influencing factors of bioenergy for heat and powerAuthor: Xu Li

A sodium based dual-ion battery with Sn anode and ionic liquid based electrolyte Author: Wenhui Yuan

Economic potential to develop concentrating solar power in China: A provincial assessmentAuthor: Hua Tang

A hybrid-model to debottlenecking the commercialization of oil palm biomass value-added products in Malaysia Author: Hong Loong Lam

Reliability modelling of flywheel energy storage system for power system operational reliability assessment Author: Saket Adhikari

Efficient solar water-splitting using WO3 photoanodes prepared by hydrothermal method in air and nitrogen atmosphere Author: Byeong-Kyu Lee

Bioalcohols upgrading to hydrocarbon fuels over MFI/Al2O3 supported catalystsAuthor: Polina Zharova

Influence of equipment size and installation height on electrical energy production in archimedes screw based Ultra-low head SHP Author: Henrik Lavric

TiAlN based spectrally selective solar absorbers with robust thermal stability: structural and optical properties Author: Wattoo Abdul Ghafar

Biooxygenates cross-coupling for fuel components production Author: Chistyakov Andrey

Determining the optimal operation strategy of the energy storage system with the residential photovoltaic system considering electricity usage and profits Author: Seunghoon Jung

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee break

16:00 - 18:00 Session A2 Session B2 Session C2Energy Sustainability Room: P118Chairman:Prof Hussam JouharaDr Evi Viza

Fuel Cell Technology Room: P116Chairman:Prof A.G. OlabiDr Luc Rolland

Wind/Energy Storage Room: P114Chairman:Dr Fouad Al-MansourDr Michele Cano

A Roadmap for c-Si Solar Panel End-of-Life Treatment Author: Sydney J. Edwards

Dynamical modelling of a PEM electrolyser and fuel cell based hybrid electric vehicle Author: Fawwad Nisar

Development of an automatic control algorithm for the window ventilation system using a logistic regression model Author: Hakpyeong Kim

The soiling related power losses on solar PV systems in the Cyprus Author: Nafi Cabacaba

Influence of mass transfer on electric performance of a unitized regenerative fuel cell during mode switching Author: Qing Guo

Integrating wind energy into the electricity grid Author: Smail Houria Melle

The individual diffusion factors of photovoltaic solar panels: qualitative research from north african companies Author: Chaabouni Amel

Sizing of a photovoltaic/wind/fuel cell hybrid power system with hydrogen storage for off-grid sites Author: Michael Okundamiya

Application of numerical weather prediction model for offshore wind resource assessment in the philippinesAuthor: Sherdon Nino

Effect of collector tilt on the performance of the solar chimney power plant Author: Hakim KEBABSA

CFD model of the effects of non-humidification and humidification of reactant gas on membrane for PEMFC Author: Oluwatosin Ijaodola

Developments on Offshore Wind Resource Assessment for Low Latitude Regions Author: Sherdon Nino

Numerical comparison between free and forced convection in cooling pv panelsAuthor: Mohamad Ramadan

The potential of agriculture waste as a biofuel for clean energy device (Fuel cell) Author: Raza Rizwan

Compatible neighbours? – 25 years of spatial wind power development in Germany Author: Eichhorn Marcus

Potential of the parabolic trough collectors use in the industry of Cyprus: Current Status and Proposed scenarios Author: Rafaela Agathokleous

An energy management system based on droop control and rotor field oriented control for fuel cell hybrid tramway Author: Guorui Zhang

Impact of metering advancements on energy access assessment Author: Basab Chakraborty

Performance evaluation of coiled tube receiver cavity for a concentrating collector Author: M. K. Khan

Properties and fuel cell performance of Nafion/mordenite composite membrane fabricated bysolution-casting method with different solvent ratio Author: Z. H. Du

Revealing the Energy Consumption Model by An Enhanced Clustering Algorithm Author: Lin Rongheng

Long-term performance study of different photovoltaic module technologies at different sitesAuthor: Idriss Mahammed

Effects on electricity generation by adding magnetic field in a photosynthetic ceramic microbial fuel cell Author: Terng-Jou Wan

Low NOX LPG staged double swirl flames Author: Elhagrasy Ayman

New software tool to characterize photovoltaic modules from commercial equipmentAuthor: Piliougine Michel

Advanced systems based on waste gasification and solid oxide fuel cells Author: Masoud Rokn

Energy performance of buildings in different climatic conditions of southern Algeria. Author: Ismail Laib

Adsorption heat transformation under climatic conditions of the Russian Federation: sorbents and applications Author: Grekova Alexandra

Application of the electrophoretic deposition method for the formation electrode-supported SOFCs: review of leading edge technologies and on-site experience Author: Elena Pikalova

Optimal scheduling of mobile wireless energy harvesting sensor networks for maximum energy efficiency Author: Yammani Chandrasekhar

A simplified frame design for scheffler reflector Author: Mohd. Kaleem Khan

Effect of humidification conditions on the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cellsAuthor: T. Wilberforce

Energy loss mechanism and performance optimization of asymmetric pulsed jet generator in jet drilling Author: Li Wei

A review of the concepts of smart grid, energy internet and smart energy systems Author: Yunlong Zhao

Life cycle assessment of EU critical raw materials in FCH technologies Author: Rok Stropnik

Energy Market Design for Successful Implementation of UAE 2050 Energy Strategy Author: Shaima Al Naqbi

Energy loss mechanism and performance optimization of asymmetric pulsed jet generator in jet drilling Author: Li Wei

Developing a sustainable roadmap in KSA through the utilization of hydrogen energyAuthor: Abdulhraman Alanzi

Optimizing DESS energy distribution in time Author: Bojan Rupni

Techno-Economic Optimization Of Grid-tied Hydrogen-Renewable-Based Power Plant With Management Strategy Author: Tebibel Hammou

Scenario analysis on the substitution for scattered coal by electricity and natural gas based on a Dual-objective optimization model in Sichuan Province Author: Zhou kui

Is the exergetic efficiency of the energy sector affected by the r&d capital? Author: Hossein Khajehpour

Coal fly ash as potential for hydrogen storage in circular economy Author: Dorota Czarna-Juszkiewicz

Bimetallic catalysts for the hydrogenolysis of HMF to produce DMF and DMTHF Author: Nerea Viar

18:00 - 19:00 Evening Talk: Round table talk with ElsevierHigh Quality Publication with ElsevierMrs Fernanda Ogochi (Senior Publisher for 9 Elsevier Journals)Chairman Prof A.G. OlabiParticipants: Prof Henrik Lund, Prof Damià Barceló, Prof Soteris Kalogirou, Prof Aoife Foley

19:00 - 21:00 Reception & social network, drinks and canapes - Upper Atrium

Wednesday 9th May 2018 09:00 - 09:40 Keynote: Smart Energy Europe: The design of a 100% Renewable Energy Future for Europe

Professor Henrik Lund, Editor of Chief of Energy (Elsevier)09:40 - 10:15 Keynote: Renewable and Sustainable Energy - an oxymoron in global urgency

Professor Aoife Foley, Editor in Chief of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews10:15 - 10:30 Coffee break Symposium on Energy

Efficiency in Process IndustriesRoom: P118Chairman:Prof Hussam JouharaProf Jeremy Miller

Symposium on Energy and Environmental Protection in Mexico: the CEMIE-OCEAN ProjectRoom: P116Chairman: Prof Rodolfo SilvaDr Marisa Martinez

Session C3Air QualityRoom: P114Chairman:Prof Henrik LundDr Evi Viza

10:30 - 12:30 TRNSYS simulation of a solar PV/T collector for production of electrical power and heat over different seasons of the year in the UKAuthor: Navid Khordehgah

Ocean Energy in MexicoAuthor: Rodolfo Silva

Direct numerical simulations of lean premixed turbulent H2/air flames in the distributed reaction zone regime Author: Yongliang Xie

Characterisation of products produced from the pyrolysis of discarded food at low temperatures up to 300ºC Author: Ahmad Dareem

Assessment of the oceanic current energy potential in environmentally sensitive areas of the Mexican Caribbean Author: Mariño Tapia

Fine particle concentration and elemental composition in ambient air inside an academic campus, India Author: Sneha Gautam

Experimental investigation on a radiative heat pipe heat exchanger Author: Almamoud Suleiman

Progress in wave energy conversion assessment in Mexican waters Author: Campo-Torres Francisco J.

Cleaner seawater reverse osmosis processes with less carbon emission Author: Suhan Kim

CFD and experimental performance of an industrial sized multipass HPHE Author: Chauhan Amisha

Dynamic analysis of a six-degree of freedom motion wave energy converter based on the concept of the Stewart-Gough platform Author: Galván-Pozos D.E.

Use of gasoline - acetylene mixtures for different excess air ratios in an si engine Author: Orhan Akansu Selahaddin

Energy efficiency in the process industry – are there any lessons to be learnt?Author: Jurgita Malinauskaite

Salinity gradient energy resources in tropical hypersaline coastal lagoons: perspectives for sustainable useAuthor: Cecilia Enríquez

Air pollutants emission of commercial 3D printers: nanoparticle and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) Author: Jong-Sang. Youn

Radiative heat pipe for waste heat recovery in ceramics kilnAuthor: Bertrand Delpech

Generation of electrical energy from a salt gradient potential using reverse electrodialysis Author: Hernández Pérez Jesús Nahúm

Impact of Power plants on the Ambient Air Quality of Kuwait Author: Ahmed Z. Al

Experimental investigation of heat pipe shelves used in open refrigerated display cabinetAuthor: Nicolas Serey

Advances in OTEC plant prototype for the Mexican Caribbean SeaAuthor: Cerezo Estela

A quantitative assessment of electric powersystem contributions to atmospheric pollutants in KuwaitAuthor: Alhajeri Nawaf

Impacts of elevated point sources emissions on air quality using an eulerian on-line modelAuthor: Roberto San JoséUse of gasoline - acetylene mixtures for different excess air ratios in an SI engineAuthor: Selahaddin Orhan AkansuChemical characterization of Submicron particles in indoor and outdoor air of Urban Site of Mumbai, India: A pilot StudyAuthor: Jamson MasihResearch on cellular behaviors in spherical turbulent syngas-air premixed flames with high lewis numbersAuthor: Zuo-Yu SunFactors affecting public risk perception of air pollution in China Author: Lingling Wang

12:30 - 13:15 Lunch 13:15 - 15:30 Symposium on Energy

Efficiency in Process IndustriesRoom: P118Chairman:Prof Hussam JouharaProf Jeremy Miller

Symposium on Energy and Environmental Protection in Mexico: the CEMIE-OCEAN ProjectRoom: P116Chairman: Prof Rodolfo SilvaDr Marisa Martinez

Session C4Environmental Protection and SustainabilityRoom: P114Chairman:Dr Fouad Al-MansourDr Michele Cano

Hetrogeneous photocatalytic degradation and hydrogen evolution from ethanolamine nuclear waste water by liquid phase plasma processAuthor: Sang Chul

Multicriteria decision analysis for energy storage technologies coupled to ocean energy systems Author: González Jorge Olmedo

Experimental study on organic Rankine cycle system with radial inflow turbine utilizing R245fa Author: A. Tan Wu

Modelling and analysis of rf energy harvesting systems for optimal energy consumption Author: Bikrant Koirala

Environmental barrier coatings and corrosion resistant composites for the protection and production of components in ocean energy generation Author: Honorato Eddie López-

Efficient Image Dehazing with Texture Features Author: Javed Umar

Non-catalytic production of biodiesel using supercritical methanol: A brief review Author: Basudeb Saha

Assessing the potential environmental impacts of ocean energy use and exploring mitigation strategiesAuthor: Martínez M. Luisa

A fully automated calibration methodology for latest generation of automotive diesel engines Author: Pranav Arya

Is the exergetic efficiency of the energy sector affected by the r&d capital?Author: Hossein Khajehpour

Towards sustainable marine energy production: The role of biophysical interactions in environmental impact assessmentAuthor: E Mendoza

Sorption enhanced reforming: transport characteristics ofco2 and char Author: Josef Fuchs

A Numerical Approach for the Energy efficiency analysis of an entire ceramic tunnel kilnAuthor: Montorsi Luca

Development of a passive loop thermosyphon for free cooling of data centerAuthor: Chayan Nadjahi

Influence of swirling number and additives on heavy fuel oil combustion in a swirling flameAuthor: Xinyan Pei

Water-Energy Nexus for the United Arab Emirates: Economic, social & environmental perspectives Author: Layla Saleh

Computational investigation of heat transfer analysis through hollow pin fins with circular perforationsAuthor: Ambarish Maji

Disposal of pollutants from waste industrial gases by means of energy production facilitiesAuthor: Goričanec Darko

Development of a multi-level regression model to analyze the relationship between incidence of environmental eye diseases and air pollutantsAuthor: Ki-Joon Jeon

Explosion characteristics of low calorific gas in turbulence Author: Zuo-Yu SUN

A review of the application of technology roadmap on china’s clean coal utilization and alternative information assistant toolsAuthor: Zhou Dali

Energy efficiency assessment in an industrial heat treatment process: waste heat recovery and minimization. Author: Inigo Bonilla Campos

Engineered In situ bioremediation of BTEX contaminated groundwater using Bio-stimulation and Bio-augmentationAuthor: Singh Arora Amarpreet

Thermal performance evaluation of a heat therapy tent for the control and management of citrus greening disease in BruneiAuthor: Mohammed Ali Basunia

Thermal performance and environmental impact of an innovative exterior masonry wall systemAuthor: Andreas Kyriakidis

The optimization of area-wide plant layout with piecewise steam pipeline network using parallel genetic algorithm based on geosteiner Author: Yan Wu

Removal of 17 pesticides in Agro - waste water using NA2S2O8 at pilot plant scale under natural sunlight Author: Isabel Garrido

Saharan environmental influences on the photovoltaic array energy production through load-matching model: case study Ghardaia region, Algeria Author: Azzedine Boutlhig

An optimal operation strategy of the energy storage system in residential buildings with the photovoltaic system considering electricity profit structuresAuthor: Hong Taehoon

Photocatalytic mitigation of two herbicides (aclonifen and picolinafen) in drinking water using ZnO in slurry photoreactorAuthor: Serrano Fenoll

Energy Security and Environmental Cleanliness by Recycling of Municipal Solid Waste using Methenogenesis Process Author: D. Elango

Dynamics simulation of ammonia nitrogen absorption in outskirts canal on the Northeast China PlainAuthor: Yujia Song

Techno-economic evaluation of business models in multi-energy cooperative utilization: a case study of solar-heat pump water heaterAuthor: Zhuoran Li

Environmental route for electricity generation using a spark ignition engine with co2 capture by chemical absorption processAuthor: Cristian Dinca

Thermo organic analysis of rankine cycle with R123 as working fluid based on different economic indicators.Author: Xinxin Zhang

Policy and financial support Scheme for Renewable Energy Sources Utilization in Slovenia Author: Fouad Al-Mansour

How to monitor the impacts of renewable energy technologies for nature and landscape protection Author: Georgia Erdmann

Utilization and transform of thermal energy in coalfield fire: A comprehensive reviewAuthor: Xiao Yang

Effect of different application rates of lead on soil productivity and enzymatic activity; role of resistant bacteriaAuthor: Maria ManzoorAnaerobic co-digestion of leather fleshing waste and food waste leachateAuthor: Jongkeun Lee

15:30 - 16:15 Coffee break16:15 - 18:30 Session A3 Session B3 Session C5

Biomass and Biofuel Room: P118Chairman:Prof Hojae ShimDr Cristina Rodriguez

Numerical Modelling Room: P116Chairman:Prof Rodolfo SilvaDr Marisa Martinez

Waste Energy Room: P114Chairman:Prof Mohamad RamadanDr Andy Durrant

Characterization of biodiesel produced from cottonseed oil using different catalystsAuthor: Abubakar Baba Aliyu

Study concerning the damping of pressure wave propagation in adiabatic evolution caseAuthor: Liliana Topliceanu

The use of Artemia salina for harvesting of Chlorella vulgaris coupling with aquaculture waste water treatment Author: Liu Zhiyuan

Growth, biochemical and metal accumulation potential of biofuel tree species (Jatropha curcus L and Pongamia pinnata L)Author: Rafia Abid

Effects of density driven flow on the associated heat transport processes in groundwater heat pump (GWHP) systemsAuthor: Byeong-Hak Park

Green synthesis using natural oxidants functionalization of activated carbon from pumpkin peels for decolourization of hazardous dyes in wastewater Author: Jamshaid Rashid

Generalized protocol by systemic analysis for sizing a small scale gasifier engine system dedicated to power generation from biomass Author: Damien Fakra

Improvement of Model Predictive Control Strategy for the management of Hybrid Renewable System by Correlation Clustering.Author: Lorenzo Bartolucci

Chlorine Removal from Pyrolysis Process of Mixed Plastic Wastes Author: Kraipat Cheenkachorn

Economic analysis of a 600MWe ultra supercritical circulating fluidized bed power plant based on coal tax and biomass co-combustion plansAuthor: See Hoon Lee

Experimental study on effects of ethanol-diesel fuel blended on spray characteristics under ultra-high injection pressure up to 350 MpaAuthor: Yusong Yu

Influencing factors analysis on the performance of Organic Rankine Cycle used in low temperature waste heat recovery Author: Wei WANG

Using DOE to statistically determine the effects pressure and number of cycles on homogenized pre-treated microalgaeAuthor: Chukwumah Onumaegbo

Assessment of ISO method for the quantification of tire wear particles in road dust using a micro furnace type pyrolyzer-gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Author: Young-Min Kim

Study on methane utilization technolgoy of municipal solid waste land fill in ChinaAuthor: Jianling Xu

CO2 utilization via biogas reforming using Ni-Al2O3 aerogel and xerogel catalystsAuthor: Camilla Daniela Moura-Nickel

A novel graphical approach for mass exchange networks using composition driving forceAuthor: N. Farrag

Evaluation of biochemical methane potential (BMP) of waste-products from bioethanol production using N2 explosive decompression pretreatment Author: L. Rocha-Meneses

Enhancing oil extraction from palm kernel using thermally assisted mechancal dewateringAuthor: H. Hashim

Numerical study of a hybrid photovoltaic thermal desalination system Author: Madhlopa Amos

Assessment of socio-economic conditions and role of rag-pickers in the solid waste management: Indian scenario Author: Rena Rena

Catalytic effect of functional and Fe composite biochars on biofuel and biochemical derived from the pyrolysis of green marine biomassAuthor: Omid Norouzi

Numerical investigation on the effect of strut injection system with a cavity based Scramjet combustor Author: K. M. Pandey

Treatment of food wastewater using an anaerobic membrane bioreactorAuthor: Jaewon Shin

Effectiveness of anaerobic digestion of bio-waste in replacing primary energies: An EU28 case studyAuthor: Francesco Di Maria

Numerical analysis of hydrogen fueled scramjet performance with passive techniques Author: Obula Reddy Kummitha

A sustainable waste to energy process management under uncertaintyAuthor: Hamed Fazlollahtabar

Exergy analysis of ethanol production process through thermochemical route using a Cu-based catalyst. Author: Marcos Paulo Gabriel da Costa e Silva

Numerical investigation of detonation wave propagation in pulse detonation engine with obstacles Author: Noor Alam

Kinetics analysis of CO2 capture at high temperature with addition of biomass into CaO-based sorbent prepared from waste cockle shellsAuthor: Mustakimah Mohamed

Energy efficiency of biomass production: Short rotation coppices versus grasses and other herbaceous crops Author: Mariusz J. Stolarski

Particle size influence on hazard gases emission of bituminous coal spontaneous combustion during high temperature Author: Yan-Ni Zhang

Biomethane production from codigestion of urban and agricultural biowastes in a pilot digester Author: Meryem Saber

Evaluation of biogas recovery using anaerobic digestion of biodegradable food wastesAuthor: Lamia Kadir

Nonlinear optimization of a porous fin by Particle Swarm Optimization under both convective as well as insulated tip conditionsAuthor: Tuhin Deshamukhya

Fly ash as substrate in synthesis of potential Hg0 sorbents in energy sector Author: Piotr Kunecki

Using heat recovered from exhaust gases to dry fruits Author: Rafat Al Afif

Artificial neural network modeling for ethanol/water densityAuthor: Souad Abderafi

Design of Coal Water Slurry (CWS) Electrolytic Desulfurization System Author: Junbo Zhou

Transesterification of Waste Cooking Oil using Pyrolysis Residue Supported EggShell Catalyst Author: Ravi Kiran Gollakota

Machine Learning Predictive Framework for CO2 Capture in Potassium Lysinate and the Blend with Monoethanolamine Author: Zhang Zhien

Towards sustainable marine energy production: The role of biophysical interactions in environmental impact assessmentAuthor: E Mendoza

Energy integration of the production processes of alcohol and higher oils from the application of the Pinch Analysis Author: Hurtado Thais

Gasification of refuse-derived fuel in a pilot-scale two-stage linkage system of fluidized bed gasifier and cyclone-melting furnaceAuthor: Liu Lingqin

Thursday 10th May 20188:30 - 10:30 Session A4 Session B4 Session C6

Sustainability and Environmental Protection Room: P118Chairman: Dr Luca MontorsiDr Luc Rolland

Energy Development and Storage Room: P116Chairman: Dr Marcus KeaneDr Mojtaba Mirzaeian

Biomass and Biofuel Room: P114Chairman: Prof Hojae ShimDr Cristina Rodriguez

A hybid spatio-temporal forecasting of solar generating resources for grid integration Author: Jin Hur

Transparency in Energy Usage through Blockchain Technology for the Internet of Things Era Author: Ordieres-Meré J.

Mechanical pre-treatment of Microalgae (Chlorella Vulgaris) through high-pressure homogenizer – a Source for improved protein concentration yield Author: Leonard E. N. Ekpeni

Paths to Low-carbon transportation in China’s cities: A case study of Shenzhen based on LEAP Model Author: Junping Ji

Investigation of the thermal behaviour of high-capacity lithium Ion batteriesAuthor: Rania Rizk

Bioadsorption of cobalt, iron and nickel by a thermally treated greenhouse crop residue Author: Irene Rodriguez

Life Cycle Assessment of giant miscanthus production with different fertilisation optionsAuthor: Michał Krzyżaniak

Development of a global energy management system for non-energy intensive multi-site manufacturing organisations: implementation overview Author: Noel Finnerty

Feasibility study of biomass gasification for power generation in North East IndiaAuthor: Lalhmingsanga Hauchhum

Economic and technical study case of transitioning from natural gas solutions into electric houses solutions Author: Tarean Cristina

Method for estimating embodied energy of construction services based on a dhi/o-sda modelAuthor: Linwei Ma

Energy performance assessment of used vegetable oil – diesel blends in diesel engine Author: Sunday Oyedepo

Pore structure characteristics of sludge residues after the prolysis processAuthor: Hunglung Chiang

System analysis of energy development in Henan Province, China, based on an energy allocation diagram and LMDI decomposition method Author: Geng Kong

An integration approach of anaerobic digestion and fermentation process to produce biogas, biodiesel as high-value bio-based product and multiple bio-products Author: Raid Alrefai

Analyzing the energy consumption and carbon emission trends in the Uk’s higher education sectorAuthor: Khuram Pervez Amber

Development of an innovative compact hybrid electrical-thermal storage system for building integrated applications in the Mediterranean and the Continental climate. Author: Aimilios Michael

Endophyte assisted naphthalene biodegradation kinetics: A pilot scale investigationAuthor: Aneela Iqbal

The development of smart energy towns in china: the concept and practices Author: Liang Xuesheng

Observed Model Predictive Control of a two-body Point absorber Wave Energy Converter Author: Houssem E.M Triki

Removal of copper ions from aqueous solution using low temperature biochar derived from the pyrolysis of municipal solid waste using heat pipe based reactor Author: John Hoslett

A guide presenting strategies for the application of renewable energy in existing building Author: Kh Rahmani

The status quo and current trends of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in malaysia, based on lmdi decomposition methodAuthor: Weixin Tan

Integration of greenhouse agriculture to the energy infrastructure as an alimentary solution Author: Javier Farfan

Subsidy policy discussion on the substitution of coal-fired industrial boilers: A case study of Sichuan Province Author: Li Weiqi

Energy performance and visual comfort of office buildings in ChileAuthor: Waldo Bustamante

An overview of biomass thermochemical conversion technologies in Malaysia.Author: Hong Loong Lam

Climate change and vulnerability of engineering infrastructures: a critical review Author: Nwakaire J.N

Thermal assessment of CONSTOR RBMK-1500 casks during long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel Author: Robertas Poskas

Potential and challenges in lignocellulosic biofuel production technology Author: Merlin Raud

Co-combustion of industrial and municipal wastes and coal-water slurry Author: Ksenia Vershinina

Co-pyrolysis of woody biomass with polystyrene to improve bio-crude oil qualityAuthor: Sangkyu Choi

Novel CO2 condensation in supersonic flows for carbon capture and storage (CCS)Author: Yan Yang

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee break 11:00 - 12:30 Session A5 Session B5 Session C7

Renewable Energy SystemsRoom: P118Chairman:Prof Mohamad RamadanDr Zaki El-Hassan

Numerical ModellingRoom: P116Chairman:Prof Darko Goričanec Dr Andy Durrant

Biomass and BiofuelRoom: P114Chairman:Prof Francesco Di MariaMr Tony Leslie

Investigation of ternary carbonates/MgO composite materials for high temperature energy storage Author: Lixia Sang

AA Design Approach for minimizing subsurface impacts from ground-coupled heat pumps in district scale Author: Fred Molz

The utilisation of H2/CH4/CO2 mixtures derived from two-stage fermentation of biomass in solid oxide cells Author: Kleitos Panagi

Study of a small size combined ORC-Rankine cycle Author: Michaël Marion

Investigation on the effect of parametric variables on the performance of Tandem dual cavity scramjet combustor Author: Gautam Choubey

A hybrid-model to debottleneck the commercialization of oil palm biomass value-added products in Malaysia Author: Sue Lin Ngan

Pelton turbine bucket flow analysis and visualization for evaluation of area-wise contributionAuthor: S. Bhattarai

Performance of a constant speed self-excited induction generator connected to gridAuthor: Imene Zoulikha Mohammedi

Influences of melting temperature, melting atmosphere and carbon content in the bio-char on the melting characters of the bio-char formed from oxygen-enriched gasification of refused-derived fuel Author: Changqi Liu

Supporting the renewable energy sector – the role of academiaAuthor: Paul Blackwell

Electronic differential with extended state observer applied on an electric vehicle system Author:Bouguenna Ibrahim Farouk

Kinetics and thermodynamic studies of adsorption process of methylene blue using PANI/SiO2 nanocomposite. Author:Bensedira Abderrahim

Preparation and Characterization of Pitch-derived Activated Carbon Fibers for High Performance Evaporated-Fuel-Trap of AutomobilesAuthor: Hye-Min Lee

Combination of mini CHP and heat-pump for high-temperature heating Author: Goričanec Darko

Optimization and MPC Design for Two-Stage Anaerobic Digestion for Tequila Vinasses Treatment Author: E. Piceno-Diaz

The change of product gas components over height inside the gasification reactor of a dual fluidized bedsystem Author: DI Anna Magdalena Mauerhofer

Experimental and Numerical Investigation on the effects of Low Pressure Cooled EGR on Knock Tendency and Performance of a Downsized Turbocharged SI Engine Author: Luca Marchitto

Increasing the BioH2 Production in a CSTR via Dark Fermentation using Steady-State Optimization and Robust ControllersAuthor: MarianaRodriguez-Jara

An integration of sustainability, energy systems, social governance and market operation Author: Ma Linwei

Application of by products of coal combustion –potential sorbents in energy sectors Author: Magdalena Wdowin

Mesolithic anaerobic co-digestion of cattle manure with three-phase olive mill solid waste: Effect of adding enzymesAuthor: Rafat Al Afif

Net Metering for PV Systems in Saudi Arabia: Technical and Economic FeasibilityAuthor: Al Fardan Ayedh S.

SVM based robust image watermarking technique in LWT-DCT domainAuthor: Mohiul Islam

A Comprehensive Review of Polymer Flooding in Enhanced Oil Recovery under Harsh Conditions Author: Mahran Shahenda

Energy analysis and conservation opportunities in spray dryersAuthor: Sanjay Kumar Patel

Facile synthesis and electrochemical properties of silicon oxide-carbon composites using liquid phase plasma process for supercapacitor application Author: Sang Chul

Development of oil palm empty fruit bunch fractionation for production of value-added chemicals from lignin residueAuthor: Rangsalid Panyadee

Optimal Deployment of Distributed Generation for Enhancement of Technical Issues Author: Babu B. Kiran

Development of a passive loop thermosyphon for free cooling of data centerAuthor: Chayan Nadjahi

Geographical distribution of agricultural residues, co-products and by-products in the EU28 Author: Boris ĆOSIĆCharacterization of the biodiesel production potential of sewage sludgeAuthor: Oh Kyung ChoiThe conflict of biomass and land availability within bioeconomy strategies Author: Nora Szarka

12:30 - 19:00 Conference Tour (visit to Whitelee Wind Farm and visit to Glasgow Centre)19:00 - 22:00 Conference dinner at Glynhill Hotel

Friday 11th May 20188:30 - 10:30 Session A6 Session B6 Session C8

Numerical ModellingRoom: P118Chairman:Prof Henrik LundDr Andy Durrant

Renewable Energy Generation Room: P116Chairman:Prof Hussam JouharaDr Parag Vichare

Environmental Sustainability and Protection Room: P114Chairman:Prof Mohamad RamadanMr Tony Leslie

Electromagnetic field and audible noise emissions reduced by optimal conductor placement of 400 kV overhead power Line Author: Klemen Deželak

Chemometric study of the metabolites formed in dark fermentation of cheese whey for the biohydrogen production by the psychrophilic g088 strainAuthor: S. Cisneros-de la Cueva

The study on fuel/vehicle characteristics as bio-alcohol mixture ratioAuthor: In-ha Hwang

A systems analysis of multilateral international cooperation on industrial production capacities: a case study of iron and steelAuthor: Xiaodong Ma

Effect of microelements (zinc and copper) supplementation on the anaerobic co-digestion of food waste and domestic wastewaterAuthor: H. Shim

A progressive use of BIM for energy renovation of office buildings: information specification for decision-making in sustainability assessment Author: Gašper Stegnar

Effects of surface friction on supersonic separation performance considering the condensation process Author: Yan Yang

Stabilization of laccase from Pleurotus ostreatus for biomethane production Author: Primožič Mateja

Renewable production of acrolein by catalytic dehydration of glycerol over commercial hy zeolites Author: José L. Contreras

Numerical investigation of thermo hydraulic performance of channel with protrusions by turbulent cross cross flow jet Author: M. K. Sahu

Design, evaluation and analysis of multi-tray greenhouse crop dryer coupled with paddy straw biomass bale combustorAuthor: Sethi VP

Effect of warm rolling on Microstructure , Mechanical , corrosion and Wear properties of Al-%18Pb and Al-%22Pb alloys Author: Lakka Suneetha

The path to the development of an integrated tool for district cooling systems modelling, simulation, and control Author:Mohammadi Adeleh

Interactions of physical fields and spray structure during high-pressure bioethanol injectionAuthor: Wei-Qing Wang

Climate change and vulnerability of engineering infrastructures: a critical reviewAuthor: Ugwuishiwu, B.O

Modeling gas to solids ratio during clarification of activated sludge based on electrolytic hydrogen bubbles. Author: Kangwoo Cho

Exploration of the effect of different additives on the absorption of carbon dioxide from amino functional ionic liquidsAuthor: Liu Shang-Hao

Preparation and characterization of animal bone powder impregnated fly ash catalyst for transesterification Author: Vikranth Volli

Laminar flame speed of CH4/CO/O2/CO2 mixtures Author: Yongliang Xie

A Strategical assessment on eclectic continuum of coal fly ash utilization Author: Ravi Kiran Gollakota

Alterations in metabolic profiles of wheat and rice grains induced by tio2 nanoparticles spiked soils Author: Aneela Iqbal

Theoretical study on reaction mechanisms of thermal decomposition of dialkyl peroxidesAuthor: Ni Yuqing

Atomic Layer Deposition derived NiS catalyst for hematite photo anodes in Photorelectrochemical water splitting Author: Seenivasan Selvaraj

Gases emission and kinetic analysis of high-temperature influence of coal spontaneous combustion Author: Jing-Yu Zhao

Evolution of thermal performance and micro-pore structure on anthracite after liquid CO2-ECBM process Author: Yi-Hong Chunga

Synthesis and physical / electrochemical characterisation of nitrogen - doped carbon / activated carbons as an excellent electrode material for electrochemical capacitor applications Author: Qaisar Abbas

Drug recyclingAuthor: Alsabai Amohammed

Composite Material K2CO3/Al2O3 for CO2 Capture from Air: Application in Temperature-Swing Adsorption Cycles Author: Veselovskaya Janna V.

10:30 - 11:00 CoffeeParallel Session11:00 - 13:00 Session A7 Session B7 Session C9

Energy Storage TechnologyRoom: P118Chairman:Dr Marcus KeaneDr Mojtaba Mirzaeian

Energy Generation and Storage Room: P116Chairman:Prof Hojae ShimDr Cristina Rodriguez

Energy SystemsRoom: P114Chairman:Dr Fouad Al-MansourDr Luca Montorsi

A systems analysis on the first commercialized micro-grid in China: case study and policy discussion Author: Min He

Development of Electricity Market Liberalization Model for KSA Author: Al Fardan Ayedh S.

Parametric performance analysis of high efficiency buildings: Inverse modelling to link effectively design and operation practices Author: Lamberto Tronchin

Utilization and transform of thermal energy in coalfield fire: A comprehensive review Author: Yin Lan

Experimental analysis on the lithium hydride hydrolysis at elevated temperaturesAuthor: Evangelos I. Gkanas

Decarbonisation of building stock: Data analysis techniques to extract useful insights for the support of renovation processesAuthor: Lamberto Tronchin

Thermal effects of ionic liquids inhibitor on coal spontaneous combustionAuthor: Kang Fu-Ru

Performance of atmospheric distillation column using Screening method and ANNAuthor: Eid M. Al-Mutairi

Design and analysis of an active daylight harvesting system for buildingAuthor: Peng Jin

Microsimulation of electric vehicle energy consumptionAuthor: Blaz Luin

Pore structure characteristics of sludge residues after the prolysis processAuthor: Hunglung Chiang

Synthesis gas production from a combined biochar gasification and adsorption-catalysis processAuthor: Suwimol Wongsakulphasatch

Transport properties and electrode performance of Ca-substituted Nd2NiO4 Author: Elena Pikalova

Assessment of concentration profile of fine particulate matter by using graph theoryAuthor: Teraiya Jaydev R.

Risk probability evaluation of an obstacle’s effect on co2leakage and dispersion indoors based on uncertainty theoryAuthor: Tong Xuan

g-C3N4 promoted DBD plasma assisted dry reforming of methaneAuthor: Debjyoti Ray

The effects of the maritime transport on the human health Author:Moreno-Gutiérrez Juan

Catalytic upgrading of bio-tar in supercritical ethanol over Mg-Ni-Mo catalyst supported by KOH-treated activated charcoalAuthor: In-Gu Lee

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

Professor Olabi, Director of the Institute of Engineering and Energy Technologies at UWSProfessor Olabi graduated with B Eng. from a 5 year course, in 1984. Then he worked in an R&D company for four years. Between 1988 and 1993, Prof Olabi completed a Master’s degree and PhD at Dublin City University. Then, from 1994 to 1998, he joined the academic staff as a lecturer at HIAST “Higher Institute of Applied Science and Technology”. From 1999 to 2002, he joined the research centre of FIAT in Italy “CRF” working on different projects related to alternative fuel systems for vehicles. From Oct 2002 until joining UWS in 2013, he was working as assistant and associate professor at Dublin City University.In the last 10 years, Prof Olabi has supervised postgraduate research students (10 M.Eng and 30 PhD) to successful completion. Prof Olabi has edited 20 proceedings, and has published more than 300 papers in peer-reviewed international journals and international conferences, in addition to 30 book chapters. In the last 12 months Prof Olabi has patented 2 innovative projects.

Prof Olabi is the founder of the International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Protection SEEP.He is the Subject Editor of the Elsevier Energy Journal and board member of a few other journals. Prof Olabi has coordinated different National, EU and International Projects. He has produced different reports to the Irish Gov. regarding: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells and Solar Energy.

Pore structure characteristics of sludge residues after the prolysis processAuthor: Chiang Hunglung

Comparative study of bare and annealed stainless steel substrates after electrochemical analysis in sea water condition Author: Ki-Joon Jeon

Performance evaluation and techno-economic analyses of oxy-combustion power generation systems: comparison of two cycles with and without exhaust gas recirculation Author: Khallaghi Navid

Shale gas fracturing process LCA resources estimation and environmental impact assessmentAuthor: Zeb Iheanetu

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch14:00 Closing

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Professor Henrik Lund, Editor of Chief of Energy (Elsevier)Henrik Lund (born 2 July 1960) is a Danish engineer (M.Sc.Eng.1985) and Professor in Energy Planning at Aalborg University in Denmark. He holds a Ph.D. in Implementaion of Sustainable Energy Systems (1990), and a Dr.Techn. in Choice Awareness and Renewable Energy Systems (2009). Henrik Lund is a highly ranked world-leading researcher. He is listed among ISI Highly Cited researchers ranking him among the top 1% researchers in the world within engineering. Henrik Lund has many years of management experience as head of department for approx. 200 staff persons (1996-2002), head of section for approximately

50 persons (2014 – 2016) and head of research group of 20-30 persons (2002 – present). During his time the Sustainable Energy Planning research group at Aalborg University has now grown to approx. 30 staff members including five professors. Henrik Lund is Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier’s high-impact journal Energy with annual 7000+ submissions. The journal has an impact factor of 4.520 (2016) and is ranked 3rd best journal in the world in the field of Thermodynamics and number 15 in the category of Energy & Fuels (2015).Henrik Lund is the author of more than 300 books and articles including the book ‘’Renewable Energy Systems”. He is the architect behind the advanced energy system analysis software EnergyPLAN, which is a freeware used worldwide that have form the basis of more than 100 peer reviewed journal papers around the world.

Professor Damià Barceló, ICRA Director, Editor in Chief of several Elsevier JournalsD Barcelo obtained a Ph. D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Barcelona in 1984 and he was a Post-doc at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, NL between 1985-86.At present he is Full Research Professor at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Studies IDAEA-CSIC (Barcelona, Spain) since 1999 and Director of the Catalan Institute of Water Research (ICRA) (Girona, Spain) since May 2008. From 2009-2015 he was Visiting Professor at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2009-2015. He is Full Professor in Biology at College of Science under Distinguished Scientist Fellowship Programme (DSFP) at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since October 2016.

His scientific focus is on the Fate and Risk of Emerging Pollutants such as Pharmaceuticals, Nanomaterials and Microplastics in the Environment, Multiple Stressors in Rivers and on the Water Pollution Control and Protection under Scarcity. His expertise is documented by the number of original publications (> 1000), an H index of 101, >47,000 ISI citations and the supervision of 55 PhD thesis ( December 2017).In 2007 he was awarded the King Jaime I Prize for the Protection of Nature from Generalitat of Valencia, Spain, for his outstanding scientific work. In 2011 he received the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) 5th Award 2012 on Water Management & Protection, Saudi Arabia, in 2012 the Recipharm Environmental Award, Sweden. and in 2014 a Doctorate Honoris Causa by the University of Ioannina, Greece. Chairman of the Scientific and Technological Board (STB) of the EU-Joint Programming Initiative on “Water challenges for a changing World” during 2011-2015.From 2013 to 2019 he is the Coordinator of the European Union-funded project: GLOBAQUA. Managing the effects of multiple stressors on aquatic ecosystems under water scarcity. From October 2017-2020 he is the Coordinator of JPI WATER-FACCE project AWARE: Assessing the fate of pesticides and water-borne contaminants in agricultural crops and their environmental risks .Co-editor-in-Chief of Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN) from Elsevier, since January 1st, 2012. Since January 2017 he is as well Editor in Chief of the Elsevier journal Current Opinion in Environmental Science and Health and Editor-in-chief of the book series Wilson + Wilson Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry from Elsevier since 1997- and co-Editor in chief of the Handbook Environmental Chemistry book series from Springer since 2007. Since 2016 Editor-in-chief of Advances in Chemical Pollution, Environmental Management and Protection, book series (Elsevier, NL) . Editor of the Elsevier journals Trends in Analytical Chemistry (TrAC), Methods X and Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

Professor Soteris Kalogirou, Editor in Chief of Renewable EnergyProfessor Soteris Kalogirou is at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences and Engineering of the Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus. He received his HTI Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1982, his M.Phil. in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Wales in 1991 and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glamorgan in 1995. In June 2011 he received from the University of Glamorgan the title of D.Sc.For more than 30 years, he is actively involved in research in the area of solar energy and particularly in flat plate and concentrating collectors, solar water heating, solar steam generating systems, desalination and absorption cooling. Additionally, since 1995 he is involved in a pioneering research dealing with the use

of artificial intelligence methods, like artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms and fuzzy logic, for the modelling and performance prediction of energy and solar energy systems. He has a large number of publications as book chapters, international scientific journals and refereed conference proceedings. Until now, he received more than 10000 citations on this work and his h-index is 51. He is Editor-in-Chief of Renewable Energy and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Energy, and Editorial Board Member of another eleven journals. He is the editor of the book Artificial Intelligence in Energy and Renewable Energy Systems, published by Nova Science Inc., co-editor of the book Soft Computing in Green and Renewable Energy Systems, published by Springer and author of the books Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems, and Thermal Solar Desalination: Methods and Systems, published by Academic Press of Elsevier.He has been a member of World Renewable Energy Network (WREN) since 1992 and is a member of the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) and International Solar Energy Society (ISES).

Professor Hussam Jouhara, Institute of Energy Future, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, Brunel University LondonProfessor Hussam Jouhara is an associate professor in Brunel University London. Since obtaining his PhD from Manchester University in 2004. He has unique expertise in working on applied heat exchangers and energy-related research activities with direct support from research councils and various UK and international industrial partners. He has extensive expertise in designing and manufacturing various types of heat exchangers, including heat pipes and heat pipe-based heat exchangers for low, medium and high temperature applications. His work in the field of heat pipe based heat exchangers resulted in novel designs for recouperators, steam generators & condensers and flat heat pipes. These

have been implemented across various industries including, but not limited to: food, electronics thermal management and low to high industrial waste heat recovery and Energy from Waste. Over the last few years, he has successfully managed to achieve new designs for industrial waste heat recovery and many thermal systems that have enhanced the performance of various industrials processes in the UK, Europe and world-wide. His latest invention relates to a new Waste to Energy system that converts municipal waste to fuel that can be used to heat our homes. The new system was developed in collaboration with Manik Venture and Mission Resources and is called: Home Energy Recovery Unit (HERU). Details about this system can be found in: www.myheru.com Throughout his academic and industrial career, he received over £6.7M in research funding from various UK/EU based research councils (RCUK & EU H2020) and from British and European industrial partners. He is a published author of many journal papers, academic books and many filed patents in areas related to heat pipes engineering and manufacturing and Energy from Waste systems. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both Engineers Ireland (Ireland) and IMechE (UK).

Professor Aoife Foley, Editor in Chief of Renewable and Sustainable Energy ReviewsDr Aoife Foley is a Lecturer and a Principle Investigator in the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering in Queen’s University Belfast. She is Editor in Chief of Elsevier’s Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews (2017), ranked 6th (out of 222) journals in the field of renewable energy, sustainability and environment according to SCimago. She has accessed approximately €3 million in research income since 2009. She has published more than 40 peer reviewed articles in journals in the top 5% of her field and 50 peer reviewed conference articles. She has a h-index of 16 (Scopus), 14 (Web of Science) and 18 (Google Scholar). She was Editor (Wind) of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews from 2014 to 2017. She is a member of

the Editorial Board of Elsevier’s Renewable Energy and the Editorial Panel of the Institution of Civil Engineers Proceedings in Transport.She is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of Engineers Ireland and a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Authority and a member of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society (VTS) and Power Energy Society (PES). Dr Foley returned to full-time academia in 2009 after 12 years in industry. During her time in industry, she worked principally on energy, transport and waste infrastructure projects. Her multidisciplinary research activities are contained within the Intelligent Control (EPIC) research cluster in the School of Electronic, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Energy Power, the Risk and Inequality group in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics and in the Bryden Centre for Advanced Marine and Bio-Energy in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Mrs Fernanda Ogochi, Senior Publisher for 9 Elsevier JournalsMrs Fernanda Ogochi is a Senior Publisher in the Applied Energy and Power portfolio for the global information analytics company Elsevier. She is responsible for the overall development and strategic direction of 9 scientific journals. She joined Elsevier in 2010 and occupied several positions in the company in strategy and market Intelligence. Prior to Elsevier, she worked 6 years in banking and health care industries in Brazil. Fernanda holds a BSc degree in Business Administration from the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil) and an MBA from the TIAS Business School (Netherlands).

Professor Jeremy Miller, Group Research and Solutions Manager, Spirax Sarco Ltd.Since starting in the late 1960s as an engineering apprentice at Rolls Royce Aero Engine Division, Jeremy has demonstrated success in driving innovation and translating R&D into commercial applications into the marketplace in a career that spans 40 years. Jeremy works with internal and external customers at all levels on a daily basis, distilling corporate strategic goals to focusing efforts on solving problems of value at an individual company or market segment level and then focussing development and R&D teams to deliver solutions rapidly.His career has included the following posts: BTR Industries Chemical Plant Hose,

Technical Manager; BOC Gases Ltd, Chief Technologist Cryogenics; Air Products and Chemicals Ltd, European Technology Manager; and Spirax Sarco Ltd, Group Research and Solutions Manager.A prolific inventor Jeremy is the inventor of over 45 patents to date and has published articles in journals and books over many years. Jeremy is a Professor of Energy Futures at Brunel University and a Fellow of both the Institute of Engineering Technology and the Institute of Refrigeration and enjoys participating in both, especially with new knowledge generation, energy research and encouraging young engineers to excel in developing innovative solutions.

SEEP Conference 2018University of the West of Scotland, Paisley CampusTuesday 8 – Friday 11 May 2018

Design and Print: Marketing & Brand, University of the West of Scotland.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity. Charity number SC002520