Keynote Speakers

Dae Eun Kim

Yonsei University, Korea

Dae Eun Kim is working at Yonsei University, Korea

Siti Nurain Muhmad

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia

Siti Nurain Muhmad Lecturer of Finance, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Chander Prakash

Chandigarh University, India

Dr. Chander Prakash working as Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research & Development at Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. He served in the capacity of Dean-Research & Development at SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Deemed-to-be-University, Mumbai, India and Lovely Professional University, India. He is a dedicated teacher and researcher who embraces student-centric approaches, providing experiential learning to his students.

Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy

Soran University, , Iraq

Prof. Dr. Azeez Abdullah Barzinjy, born in Erbil, Kurdistan Region-Iraq. He holds a BSc in Physics and two MSc degrees: one in Superconducting Transmission Lines from Salahaddin University, Iraq (2004) and another in Theoretical Physics from Old Dominion University, USA (2009). He earned his PhD in Materials Science from the University of Leicester, UK (2014). Currently he is a full professor at Soran University. He has published over 130 highimpact articles with more than 2,400 citations and an h-index of 27. His research focuses on green synthesis of nanoparticles and applications across various scientific fields. He has conducted research across multiple disciplines, including theoretical and applied physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, dentistry, engineering, and materials science. He has been recognized for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the field of Materials Science by Stanford University. He is member of

Peyman Ezzati

Rubber R&D Director, ERA Co. Ltd, Taizhou, China

Over a 15-year career, Dr. Ezzati has held notable positions including: •Senior R&D Manager at ERA Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese polymer company, focusing on rubber compounding. •Innovation Manager, pioneering thermoplastic elastomers and fire-retardant compounds. •CEO and Board Member, managing polymer production with an emphasis on sustainability and strategy. •Founder of Dr. Compound, an international platform offering elastomer technology training and consulting. Specializations and Achievements Dr. Ezzati is proficient in various polymer materials, such as EPDM, NBR, and advanced blends, along with manufacturing techniques like extrusion and compression molding. He has led numerous impactful projects, including: •Fire-retardant rubber compounds for electric vehicles, enhancing safety. •Elastomeric insulation materials, reducing global energy loss by 30%. •Innovations in rPET recycling, transforming waste plastics into high-value materials, saving $4 billion annually. •Chemical recycling of tires, addressing the disposal of 1.5 billion tires annually. •Solutions reducing corrosion under insulation (CUI) costs by 25%, mitigating a $276 billion global issue. Vision and Global Impact Through his innovations rooted in Circular Economy principles and green technology, Dr. Ezzati has significantly contributed to sustainability and climate change mitigation. His efforts have improved material efficiency, reduced waste, and driven significant economic and environmental benefits worldwide.

Delia Teresa Sponza

Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey

DELIA TERESA SPONZA is working at Department of Environmental Engineering, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey

Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain

Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain is working at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Hulda Swai

The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania

Nanoscientist & Professor; Oliver Tambo Chair for Nanotechnology; Director of the African Centre of Excellence; Extraordinary Professor at the University of Pretoria; President of the African Materials Research Society (AMRS); PI of the Data Driven Incubation Center; Editor at the International Journal of Nanomedicine