Kennel’s research interests also include the sensor and encoder-free control of electric drives, the predictive control of converters and power electronic “hardware in the loop” systems. Due to the wide spread of teaching and research areas, the Chair for Electrical Drive Systems and Power Electronics offers the best possible basis for future-oriented training in the field of system and drive technology. After studying at the University of Kaiserslautern, he received his doctorate there in 1984. Until 1999 he worked in various positions at Robert Bosch GmbH and from 1994 to 1999, he was also a “Visiting Professor” at the University of newcastle-upon-Tyne, Great Britain. He then headed the chair for electrical machines and drives at the Bergische University Wuppertal until he was appointed professor at TUM in 2008.

Dr. Evelyne El Masri has recently joined the research centre of Brunel University, Brunel Innovation Centre (BIC), as a team leader and senior research fellow. She is responsible to lead on UK and EU projects related to Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twin, Power Ultrasonic and Structural Integrity. In addition, she is associate fellow in the UK Higher Education Academy and research visitor in the University of Southampton.

Prof. Dr Vesna Spasojević Brkić is a Full Professor in Industrial Engineering at the University of Belgrade-Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. She is Head of Industrial Engineering Department and of the Center for Teaching Quality and Accreditation. Also acts as certified professional in quality management, safety and health at work, business continuity and risk management, with 10 certificates. She graduated at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade, Serbia in 1994, received her MSc degree in 1999 and PhD degree in 2008 at the same place.

I am a marine conservation biologist, public speaker, and co-founder of Blue Latitudes LLC, a federally certified, women-owned small business and marine environmental consulting firm. As co-founder, I develop sustainable, creative, and cost-effective solutions for the environmental issues that surround the offshore energy industry. I'm committed to elevating the scientific understanding of our oceans at the intersection of energy and the environment and have worked on decommissioning projects around the world. Blue Latitudes has been named one of "Best Small Businesses in America" by Entrepreneur Magazine and in 2018 I was highlighted by Forbes Magazine as "30 Under 30 in the Energy Sector". I am also a Co-President of the Blue Latitudes Foundation (BLF), the 501(c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to seeking out opportunities for conservation at the intersection of industry and the environment.

Uldis Zaimis’s scientific interests are wide-ranging and include environmental processes and their modelling, robotics, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications: the creation and characteristics of surface nanostructures. His leadership positions and scholarly contributions include Lecturer at the LiepU Faculty of Science and Engineering since 2017, Director of the LiepU Institute of Science and Innovative Technologies since 2020, Director of the professional bachelor study program “Smart technologies” at the Liepaja Universit Faculty of Science and Engineering since 2022, and Chairman of the LiepU Senate since 2022. Dr.Zaimis’s extensive expertise in these interdisciplinary fields significantly contributes to the academic and scientific community.

Professor Magdalena D. Vaverková is currently affiliated with the Department of Revitalization and Architecture, Institute of Civil Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences in Poland and the Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic. Her scientific work focuses on environmental protection and development, especially on the environmental impacts of waste production and processing. Her main research interests include waste management, municipal solid waste landfills, reclamation and remediation of degraded areas, composting, biomonitoring, bio-indicators, biodegradable polymers, sustainable development goals, and assessment of the impact of human activities on the environment. The results of her extensive research emphasize the importance of monitoring environmental changes. She is a member of International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), Society of Soil Science and International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), Czech and Slovak Packaging Association/Czech Packaging Institute SYBA, International Society of Environmental Geotechnology (ISEG), Abu Dhabi University: ADU Global, International Network Global Engagement Program (GEP), The Japanese Society for Horticultural Science (JSHS) and The Kosciuszko Foundation United States (TKF). Professor Vaverková has 18 years of research, teaching and consulting experience in the broad fields of environmental, geotechnical, materials and sustainable engineering. She is the author of more than 180 publications, of which 160 are indexed in WoS and 40 are full conference papers. Her h-index on WoS is 26 and on Scopus 30.

Zulfiqar Khan is a distinguished figure in the field of engineering and research. With a career marked by leadership and innovation, he has served as the Associate Dean of Research & Enterprise and the Director of the University Sustainable Design Research Centre (SDRC). His expertise led him to spearhead the Unit of Assessment 12 (Engineering) during REF2021 and he is currently guiding preparations for REF2027.In 2015, Professor Khan founded the Nano-Corr, Energy & Modelling (NCEM) research group, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to Nanoengineering & Energy Systems (NES®) in collaboration with industry and academic partners. Professor Khan’s contributions to tribology and sustainable development have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Researcher in Tribology Award and the Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kay Pfaffenberger is a prominent academic and consultant with a Master’s in Economic Sciences and a PhD in Business Administration. He has a rich career in banking, company communication, and academia, notably founding the Institute for Communication, Finance and Good Governance. As a Professor at Flensburg University and managing director of CBTA, his work spans business administration, political economics, and renewable energy, with a special focus on Africa. His expertise has greatly influenced cooperative banks and renewable energy projects, particularly in West Africa, and he has played a pivotal role in discussions on Green Hydrogen cooperation between Africa and Europe.

Prof. Dr. Reiner Johannes Schütt is the scientific head of the working group "Grid Integration" at the Institute for the Transformation of the Energy System (ITE) at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences and head of the focus area "Automation of Sustainable Energy Systems" in the "Competence Centre Renewable Ener-gies and Climate Protection Schleswig-Holstein" (EKSH). He graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Hanover in 1987. Prof. Schuett began his professional career as a research and development engineer in the field of power electronics at the University of Hanover, where he completed his doctorate in 1992 on the subject of "Stresses on insulated gate bipolar transistors in pulse converters". He worked for several years as technical manager at ENERCON Nord Electronic GmbH in Aurich and Bargteheide. In 1998, he moved to the West Coast University of Applied Sciences in Schleswig-Holstein as a professor for electrical drives and con-trols with a focus on applications in decentralised sustainable energy systems. He has published numerous technical papers in journals and conference proceedings on the control and automation of decentralised electrical generators and their integration into the electrical energy supply. Prof. Schütt is co-author of the book "Understanding Wind Power Technology" published by Springer Verlag.

Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environment industry. Skilled in English, Management, Project Management, Matlab, and Microsoft Excel. Strong education professional with an Engineer’s Degree focused in echanical Engineering from University of Naples “Federico II”.

Rosario Marrapodi is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Roma "Unitelma Sapienza" (Italy) and was a visiting researcher at SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Poland). His research focuses on Organizational Studies and Human Resource Management, particularly on leadership dynamics and interorganizational conflict management in virtual and hybrid work environments.

Norbert Taphorn is a graduate engineer in electrical engineering and has been active in renewable energies for more than 28 years. He has worked in various companies in the field of photovoltaic inverters, PV projects, lithium battery storage and hybrid project development (on-grid/off-grid). Norbert is responsible for the sales of SkySails Power Systems worldwide.

Mahault Albarracin is a distinguished researcher and Director of Innovation, specializing in cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. She holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Computing from the Université du Québec à Montréal and has collaborated with leading thinkers like Karl Friston and Maxwell Ramstead. Her work integrates active inference, AI, and environmental sustainability, focusing on how intelligent systems can make sustainable decisions in dynamic environments. Her leadership in innovation has driven interdisciplinary projects that fuse ethical AI development with long-term sustainability goals, contributing to advancements in resilient resource management systems

Born and educated in Belgrade, Serbia, I graduated from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Process Technology. As my initial job after graduation was as a sales engineer assistant for Finnish paper producer agent office in Belgrade, where I became interested in paper technology and biomaterials. Upon moving to Finland in 1996,I began postgraduate studies in the field of pulp and paper technology. In 2001, I completed a one-year Linkage Program in Pulp and Paper Engineering at Helsinki University of Technology (HUT), now known as Aalto University. I finished my Licentiate degree in 2012, and Doctoral Degree in 2014, both in the field of rheology and gel phase separation of nanocellulose containing papermaking suspension and dewatering. As our family lived in Luxembourg and Switzerland from 2005 until 2010 and in that period, I was working in the fields of sanitary process equipment sales in Luxembourg, teaching at secondary school in Zurich, and conducted part of my doctoral studies working at the rheology laboratory at the ETH. Over the span of a decade, I have delved into the intricate landscape of cellulose-based biomaterials,I have over decade long experience in the research and development and this honed my expertise in data analyzing, project planning, execution, and comprehensive reporting.