Marcos Felipe de Souza Pedreira is currently serving as Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a role he began in August 2023. He is also a doctoral candidate in Chemistry at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where he conducts interdisciplinary research as a member of the Klimapolis group. Marcos holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from PUC-Rio, alongside a second bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from IBMR. Prior to his current position, he contributed to several academic initiatives at PUC-Rio, including undergraduate research and teaching support roles in the Department of Chemistry. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, active participation in national and international conferences, and engagement in specialized training and competitive forums.

Analytical chemistry, with broad application in the environmental field. Focused on atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, climate change, health and quality of life, among others.

Transportation planning and policy, Equity in transportation systems, Emerging transportation technologies, Electric vehicle (EV) adoption and infrastructure, Sustainable and resilient transportation systems, Transit planning and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) transitions, Resiliency and climate change, Transportation equity across demographic groups, Intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and data-driven mobility solutions, Stakeholder engagement and community-centered planning.

Coastal and hydraulic engineering, Coastal Processes and Morphology, Numerical and Physical Modeling, Nature-Based and Resilient Solutions, Port and Marina Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Climate Adaptation and Risk Mitigation.

Mr. David Baaman Laar is a teacher by profession and has been in good standing for more than a decade. He obtained his teacher’s Diploma certificate at the Tamale College of Education in 2007. Moved by his desire to constantly improve both in person and professional knowledge/practice he enrolled for his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Ghana, Legon where he graduated with honours in 2015. He also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He is currently a Geography tutor at the Social Science Department – Kumbungu Senior High School, Tamale. He also lectures on part-time with the Institute of Distance and Continuing Learning, University for Development Studies, Tamale – Ghana.

Geography & Resource Development

Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions mitigation strategies, Livestock Manure Management Systems, Waste Management technologies, Waste-to-Energy and Composting Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation Strategies, Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Agriculture, Soil Carbon Sequestration & Organic Matter Stabilization.

Dr. SK. Salma Asiya Begum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) at Lakireddy Bali Reddy College of Engineering, Andhra Pradesh, India. She obtained her Ph.D. from VIT-AP University in 2024 and has over 12 years of academic and research experience, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing intelligent computational methodologies and interdisciplinary innovation. 

Her research centers on developing robust, scalable, and real-world AI solutions, with primary expertise in deep learning, computer vision, and hybrid optimization techniques. Dr. Begum has made significant contributions to agricultural intelligence through automated plant disease detection and severity assessment, as well as to healthcare through AI-driven diagnostic models. Her work also extends to IoT-enabled intelligent systems, cloud–fog–edge computing, and reinforcement learning for resource optimization, addressing complex challenges in data-driven environments. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and international conferences, including IEEE Access and other indexed venues, and holds a patent on an AI-powered plant disease surveillance system. Her research emphasizes translational impact—bridging theoretical advances with deployable technologies that enhance sustainability, precision agriculture, and smart healthcare infrastructure. 

Machine learning and deep learning, with specialized expertise in computer vision and image processing. She actively works on AI-driven agricultural intelligence for plant disease detection, healthcare analytics, IoT-based smart systems, cloud–fog computing environments, and advanced hybrid optimization methods.

Dr. Ebrahim (Navid) Sadjadi is currently an Evaluation Expert with the European Commission, assessing Horizon Europe projects, and a Docent at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, where he leads courses in ethics, law, informatics, and statistics. He has extensive experience as a researcher and team leader at leading Spanish universities, focusing on sustainable development, digital technology, public policy, and the green economy, with prior consultancy roles across Europe, Iran, and Canada. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Technology from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Master’s in Law from the University of Barcelona, complemented by Cambridge-certified teacher training. His publications span high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, Agronomy, and Sustainability, addressing fuzzy systems, smart grids, and digital agriculture. Recognized internationally, he has served as Section Editor, Special Issue Editor, and Session Chair, and is a Senior Member of IEEE with accreditation as Associate Professor by Spain’s Ministry of Education.

Asma Sharafeddin, Ph.D. Lecturer at University of Tripoli (UOT). Her dissertation title is " An Integrated Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Public Housing” from Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, OR.  She also has two master's degrees in the AEC field, including a Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering (Architecture Engineering/Construction Engineering Management) in 2015, OSU, and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering, UOT. Her Master thesis title is "Planning Criteria of the House and Housing Quarter: Assessment Study of Public Housing Projects in Tripoli." She also has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture Engineering and Planning from the Architectural Engineering and Planning Department/Faculty of Engineering, UOT. She has a diverse educational background in Construction Management, Engineering Management, and Architecture Engineering and Planning, in addition to extensive teaching experience of more than 20 years, significant research experience in critical sustainable development, and almost 17 years of practical work experience. She is part of editorial board of International Journal of Architecture, Arts and Applications. She has reviewed many papers in field of sustainability of built environment. In addition, she enjoys using her imagination, being creative, influencing others, and being in leadership. She had the opportunity to be the head department of the Architecture Engineering and Planning Department/Section B at the UOT for four years. She is interested in evaluating and developing the environment built to be more sustainable; Being in the US has encouraged her to expand her knowledge regarding public housing and affordable housing projects by studying, evaluating, and comparing such housing programs globally. She is also interested in using BIM to enhance project sustainability. She has many publications at prestige journals and conferences regarding her interest. In addition, she is also attracted to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) applications in AEC field, thus she joined many committees aiming to develop an applicable practices guide. She is working to develop publications regarding DEI in AEC. 

Dr. Sampson Agyapong Atuahene is a researcher, academic, and data science professional with interdisciplinary expertise in management science, artificial intelligence, education, finance, and healthcare analytics. He earned his Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering and has contributed to teaching, research, and academic support across several international institutions. His scholarly work focuses on applying advanced analytical methods to solve real-world problems in financial systems, digital learning, healthcare delivery, and organizational development. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and continues to engage in research that promotes innovation, sustainability, and evidence-based decision-making.

Dr. Lyndon Nii Adjiri Sackey is a senior lecturer at the Department of Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He holds a Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry and Technology from the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic, MSc. Regional Development and Governance from the University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic, MSc. and BSc. Environmental Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana and the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, respectively, and HND Science Laboratory Technology from Accra Polytechnic, Accra, Ghana. He has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals on environmental management and aquatic ecotoxicology.