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Ghenadii Korotcenkovhas over 50 years of experience as a researcher and research professor at the Technical University of Moldova, Chisinau (1971-2007), Korea Institute of Energy Research (Daejeon) (2007-2008), Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Korea (2008-2017), Moldova State University, Chisinau (2018-present). His current research interests, since 1995, include materials science, focusing on the deposition and characterization of metal oxide films, surface science, thermoelectric conversion, and physical and chemical sensors. G. Korotcenkov is the author or editor of 45books and special issues, and the series editor of the Metal Oxides book series published by Elsevier. G. Korotcenkovis author and co-author of more than 250 peer-reviewed articles(h-factor=45 (Scopus) and h=66 (Google scholar citation)). Dr. G. Korotcenkov is a member of the editorial boards of five scientific international journals. He participated in the organization of more than 40 international scientific conferences. His name and activities have been listed by many biographical publications including Who’s Who. G. Korotcenkov have also been listed as one of the "World's Ranking Top 2% Scientists" in Applied Physics/Analytical Chemistry in the Physics and Astronomy Cluster. His research activities have been honored by theNational Prize of the Republic of Moldova (2022), an Award of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (2019), the Prize of the Presidents of the Ukrainian, Belarus, and Moldovan Academies of Sciences (2004), the National Youth Prize of the Republic of Moldova in the field of science and technology (1980), among others. G. Korotcenkov also received a fellowship from IREX, USA, (1998), Brain Korea 21 Program (2008-2012), and Brain Pool Program (Korea, 2015-2017).

David Sheehan was educated at University College Cork in Ireland (BSc First Class Hons in Biochemistry, 1980) and Trinity College Dublin (PhD in Biochemistry, 1985). After holding several positions in the biotechnology and food industries in Ireland, the US and UK, he became a lecturer in Biochemistry at University College Cork in 1989. He was promoted to senior lecturer in 2001 and professor in 2007. He was awarded one of the first President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching in 2002 and holds a Higher Diploma in Teaching and Learning (2005). He was shortlisted for a Whartons-QS Stars Award in Teaching and Learning in Philadelphia in 2016 for his innovative approaches to teaching protein structure. David directed the MSc (Biotechnology) from 1997-2004 and, from 2013-2016, was Head of the School of Biochemistry & Cell Biology at UCC. He became Founding Dean of the College of Science at Khalifa University in Jan 2017.

Vistasp M. Karbhari is a Professor in the Departments of Civil Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he served as the 8th president from 2013 to 2020. An internationally reputed researcher, who has authored/co-authored over 500 publications and edited 6 books, Prof. Karbhari is an expert in the processing and mechanics of composites, durability of materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, and multi-threat mitigation. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); the National Academy of Inventors (NAI); the American Society of Civil Engineers; ASM International; the International Institute for Fiber-reinforced Polymers in Construction; the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure; ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute, is an elected member of the European Academy of Science and Arts, and in 2021 was named a Fellow of Complete College America for his work on ensuring access and student success. Prior to joining UTA, Professor Karbhari served at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (2008-2013), the University of California San Diego (1995-2008), and the University of Delaware (1991-1995).

Dr. Ahmed A. Elngar is an Associate Professor and Head of the Computer Science Departmentat the Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. Dr. Elngar is also, an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the College of Computer Information Technology, American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates. Also, Dr. AE is Adjunct Professor at School of Technology, Woxsen University, India.Dr. AE is the Founder and Head of the Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG). Dr. AE is a Director of the Technological and Informatics Studies Center (TISC), Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University. Dr. AE has more than 150 scientific research papers published in prestigious international journals and over 35 books covering such diverse topics as data mining, intelligent systems, social networks, and smart environment. Dr. AE is a collaborative researcher He is a member of the Egyptian Mathematical Society (EMS) and International Rough Set Society (IRSS). His other research areas include the Internet of Things (IoT), Network Security, Intrusion Detection, Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Artificial Intelligence. Big Data, Authentication, Cryptology, Healthcare Systems, Automation Systems. He is an Editor and Reviewer of many international journals around the world. Dr. AE won several awards including the Young Researcher in Computer Science Engineering”, from Global Outreach Education Summit and Awards 2019, on 31 January 2019 (Thursday) in Delhi, India. Also, he awards the Best Young Researcher Award (Male) (Below 40 years)”, Global Education and Corporate Leadership Awards (GECL-2018), Plot No-8, Shivaji Park, Alwar 301001, Rajasthan

Soshu Kirihara is a doctor of engineering and a professor of Joining and Welding Research Institute (JWRI), Osaka University, Japan. In his main investigation “Materials Tectonics as Sustainable Geoengineering” for environmental modifications and resource circulations, multi-dimensional structures were successfully fabricated to modulate energy and materials flows effectively. Ceramic and metal components were fabricated directly by smart additive manufacturing, design and evaluation (Smart MADE) using high power ultraviolet laser lithography. Original stereolithography systems were developed, and new start-up company “SK-Fine” was established through academic-industrial collaborate

Dr. Hossein Hosseinkhani, Biomedical Engineer, has broad experience in life sciences and is an expert in nanotechnology, biomaterials, drug delivery, 3D in vitro systems, bioreactor technology, and bioengineering stem cells technology. His working experience is mainly attributed to academia and industry of biomedical engineering research and development (which includes several years of basic science research experience in a number of premier institutions related to the structure and function of biomaterials, and in polymer-based and mineral-based medical implants development in the medical device industry). He has been awarded several prestigious awards including JSPS (Japan Society for Promotion of Science)Award,European Marie Skłodowska-CurieAward, and JapaneseICYS (International Center for Young Scientists)Award.He authored more than 100 scientific papers published on peer-reviewed Journals, 4 books, and 10 book chapters (H-index: 48Google Scholar). He is inventor of 16 National and International patents, several of which are licensed to companies acting in the biomedical fields and translated to 7 commercial products. He is the founder of Matrix, Inc., a world leading Biotech Company dedicated to healthcare technology to improve patient's quality of life.He is Editor-in-Chief ofRecent Progress in Materials,a peer-reviewed Open Access journal published online by LIDSEN Publishing Inc., Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Modern Nanotechnology, a peer-reviewed Open Access journal published online by the Innovation Forever Publishing Group Ltd., and the Country Editor of Current Drug Delivery.

Randriamahazaka Hyacinthe had received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry in 1991 from Université François Rabelais at Tours, France. From 1992, he worked as Associate Professor at CY Université(Cergy-Pontoise) in France.In 2005, he moved to Université Paris Cité as full Professor. He was promoted as Distinguished Professor from the national evaluation in September 2022. Since January 2023, he is Director of Strategic Partnerships and Prospective of PRINTUP Institute which is a new institute of Université Paris Cité dedicated to develop printed electronic for bio-medical devices by using additive manufacturing (https://printupinstitute.fr/en/home-printup-institute/). He was Deputy Director of the Master progamme in Chemistry Department of Université Paris Citéuntil 2018. He is member of the Excellence Network LABEX SEAM (Science and Engineering of Advance Materials) of Université Paris Cité(http://www.labex-seam.fr). His major interest is in studying(photo)electrocatalytical processes (water splitting, hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction, oxygen peroxide evolution reaction, and chlorine evolution reaction), energy storage/conversion (supercapacitor, hydrid batteries, redox flow batteries, and nanogenerators), development of new redox active ionic liquids, and bioinspired devices (electrochemical muscle, electrochemical transistors, artificial synapses, and neuromorphic devices), surface modification (electrodeposition and electro grafting), and additive manufacturing. He was involved in many national and international projects (USA, China, Japan, Singapore, Korea) supported by CNRS, the French Agency for Research ANR, and European Union within FP7, H2020, and Horizon Europe programmes. He has published 120 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals, 9 book chapters, 4 registered international patents, more than100 invited international conferences (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SxCED0kAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao)

Dr. Eugene Mananga is Professor (Doctoral Faculty in the Ph.D.' Programs) of Physics & Chemistry at The Graduate Center of The City University of New York (CUNY), where he is the recipient of the 2017 HENRY WASSER AWARD IN PHYSICS from The CUNY Academy for Humanities and Sciences in recognition of “Outstanding Scholarship and Academic Performance.” He is the former Deputy Executive of the CUNY Academy for Humanities and Sciences and currently the Program Director of STEM-Grants for the CUNY Academy. Dr. Mananga is Associate Professor of Physics and Nuclear Medicine at BCC of CUNY and has additional appointments as Adjunct Professor of Applied Physics at New York University and Visiting Faculty at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Eugene completed his Ph. D. in Physics from The City University of New York, his Postdoctoral studies in Nuclear Medicine at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, and he holds more than 8 additional graduate degrees and training from various institutions including City College of New York, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx). He was a Research Fellow in the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory of USA and in the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission ("Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique," CEA-Saclay, Paris). More recently, Dr. Mananga has received several Visiting Faculty Fellowships from the United States Department of Energy to perform summer research in major US National Laboratories including Argonne National Laboratory (2019), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2020 & 2021), and Brookhaven National Laboratory (2022 & 2023). Professor Mananga has published more than 70 peer-review scientific articles mainly as first and corresponding author. His research and service efforts have been recognized by numerous distinguished awards including the 2017 HENRY WASSER AWARD IN PHYSICS, the 2018 DISTINGUISHED SCIENTIST AWARD from the American Chemical Society (New York Section) for “Contributions and Advanced Studies in the Theory of Spin Dynamics in Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Quantum Mechanics,” the 2021 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from VDGOOD Professional Association in India in Recognition for International Scientists of Engineering, Science and Medicine, the 2022 JUNIOR FACULTY RESEARCH AWARD IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (JFRASE) sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for potential to make a significant contribution to Physics, to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance & Lithium-Ion Battery Fields, to CUNY, and to society, and more recently the 2023 PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH from the President of BCC of The City University of New York for Excellence in Research, Creative Activities, Outstanding Dedication, Hard Work, and Passion for Education.

Ahmed Hegazi is currently a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology in the National Research Center, Egypt. Prof. Hegazi received his master’s degree in 1979, and his PhD in 1981. Hegazi's research work has been focused lately on bee products and their therapeutic effects. Dr. Hegazi awards; First Class Decoration of Excellence, Egypt, 1995, The Senior Scientist Prize of National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 1996, The National Scientific Prize In Biological Sciences, Egypt, 1990, The Scientific Prize of The National Research Center, Cairo, Egypt, 1989, The Second Best Research Paper Award, International Congress of Propolis, Bones Aires, Argentina, 2000, Main Speaker Award,10th Academic Conference, PRA and NAS (Nippon Apitherapy Soc.) Japan, 2006, 2 Bronze medals from The International Innovation Fair of the Middle East, Kuwait, 2007 Awarded of Ghazi Wad Allah Salon Prize, 2008. Awarded the Merit Aware of Medical Sciences, The National Research Center, 2016.

Shahab Zangeneh is an accomplished individual in the field of structural integrity and phase transformers. With over 10 years of experience, he has made significant contributions as an Assistant Professor at Razi University. Throughout his career, Shahab's dedication to research and innovation has resulted in the publication of over 60 ISI articles. Shahab Zangeneh’s research revolves around ensuring the durability, safety, and performance of various structures, with a particular focus on phase transformers. His in-depth knowledge of material behavior, stress analysis, and failure prediction aids in enhancing the integrity of structures, ultimately contributing to the reliability and efficiency of pressurized components. Having published extensively, Shahab's work is highly regarded within the academic community. His articles highlight cutting-edge research findings, offering novel solutions and advancements in the field. Beyond academia, Shahab is known for his strong leadership qualities and effective collaboration skills. He actively participates in conferences, seminars, and workshops, both as a presenter and a key contributor. His engaging presentations and publications effectively communicate complex concepts to a wide audience, inspiring fellow researchers and students alike.