Biografisk notat

Dr. Paul C. Okonkwo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at Dhofar University in Salalah, Oman. His research focuses on renewable energy and on exploring innovative solutions that address the pressing challenges of sustainable development. With wide-ranging experience in environmental engineering, corrosion, failure analysis, tribology, and renewable energy, Dr. Okonkwo has taught at universities and conducted research projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. He has published 12 conference papers, 8 book chapters, and more than 70 research articles in internationally recognized journals, as well as speaking at major conferences and working on significant grant-funded research projects. Dr. Okonkwo was previously a postdoctoral researcher at Qatar University (Qatar) and Deakin University (Australia) and was previously awarded the UNESCO/CHINA: The Great Wall Fellowship Award as a Senior Research Scholar. Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo holds a Bachelor's degree, a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Physics (renewable energy option), and MSc. Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology (In View). His dedication to raising awareness about renewable energy's potential to combat climate change is evident through his numerous speaking engagements, publications, and active involvement in various environmental organizations. His research has covered aspects of Solar Energy, Smart Energy Systems, and Sustainable Development Studies (sustainable cities and resources, building integrated photovoltaics for sustainable architecture). He has published more than 62 research articles in many reputed journals. He is the author of three academic books and a reviewer for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Applied Energy, IOP Environmental Research Letter, IOP Progress in Energy, MDPI Atmosphere, Heliyon, International Journal of Ambient Energy, International Journal of Green Energy, and other journals. Dr. Mahaad Issa Shammas is an Associate Professor at Dhofar University in Salalah, Oman, specializing in environmental engineering and sustainable improvement solutions. Dr. Shammas completed his Ph.D. in Land and Water Resources Engineering in 2007 and his M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure in 1998. His teaching portfolio spans various courses, including Environmental Engineering, Engineering Hydrology, Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Geology, Solid Waste Management, Water and Wastewater Treatment Lab Fluid Mechanics Lab, Air Pollution Control, Environmental Control in Buildings, Environmental Education, and Engineering Ethics. Dr. Shammas has a rich background in environmental affairs, contributing significantly during his 25-year tenure at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) in Oman. He also held a leadership role as the Deputy General Manager at Carmeuse Majan LLC. Dr. Issa is currently working on sustainable infrastructure research, including green building materials and renewable energy sources.