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Prof Salam Titinchi is a Full Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Research Group Leader at the Department of Chemistry, University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa. He has served on the Editorial Board of the Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry journal since 2018. Prof. Titinchi has over 25 years of experience lecturing in the higher education sector at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, and the University of Basrah, Iraq. His Research interests are focused on the fields of heterogeneous catalysis and coordination chemistry and entail innovative designs for the synthesis of inorganic and hybrid organic-inorganic materials, coordination polymers, and organometallic complexes for catalysis applications. Another part of his research interest is focusing on synthesizing new organic compounds as anticancer agents. Over the past few years, new research directions have been established with a specific emphasis on advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications that focus on catalysts for other applications (Carbon Capture & Utilization and surface-modified nano-magnetic particles for water treatment). Prof Titinchi has published more than 100 articles and conference proceedings in the fields of catalysis and materials, as well as organic compounds for medicinal applications. He Edited the book “Advanced Catalytic Materials” WILEY, LLC, US, 2015 and Authored three book chapters: “Nano-catalysis and their Application in Water & Wastewater” in “Nanocatalysis: Applications and Technologies” CRC Press-Taylor & Francis, 2019; “Zeolites: Smart materials for novel, efficient, and versatile catalysis” in “Advanced Catalytic Materials” WILEY, LLC, US, 2015 and “Advanced materials for biomedical application & drug delivery” in “Advanced Materials: Healthcare", WILEY, LLC, US 2014. Prof Titinchi serves as a Reviewer for 46 international peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented his research work at over 30 international and national conferences. He Delivered several invited talks at various symposia at the  South African Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage Workshop: Identification and Quantification of the Potential of Carbon Mineralisation for CO₂ Emissions Reduction in South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 9 Sept. 2018; the 4th South African Carbon Capture and Storage Conference (CCS), Johannesburg, South Africa, 20-21 Oct 2015; 1st International Congress on Advanced Materials, Jinan, China, 7-9 May 2011 and The 1st National Conference on Chemistry, University of Basrah, Iraq, 22-23 Feb. 2000. Prof Titinchi also Chaired a session at the International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Technologies (GHGT), Austin, Texas, USA, 5-9 October 2014. He also organized international workshops on Carbon Capture at UWC 2014-2019.

Prof Is Fatimah is a professor in the Chemistry Department, Universitas Islam Indonesia. She received a doctoral degree from Gadjah Mada University in 2010. She leads the Laboratory of Materials for Energy and Environment research group. She is also the head of the Chemistry Dept. She has published numerous papers in internationally reputed journals. She is a member of many professional bodies at the national/international levels. She has presented many scientific papers as a keynote and invited speaker in various conferences, nationally and internationally. She is an editorial board member/ reviewer for various high-impact factor journals. Her research focuses on materials for energy and environmental applications (h-index = 43). She has achieved substantial and impactful research milestones. She has been awarded as the top 2% scientist in the world from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Prof Won-Chun Oh is a full Professor in the Department of Advanced Materials and Engineering at Hanseo University in Korea. And, he is a guest professor in some of Universities in China, Thailand, and Indonesia. He obtained the ‘Research Front’ award from the Korean Carbon Society, and obtained the ‘Yangsong’ award from the Korea Ceramic Society, the “Excellent Paper Award” from the Korea Journal of Material Research, and the Best Paper Award” from the Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry for his pioneering work, and the “Award of appreciation” from ICMMA. He is an ICMMA committee board member and is appointed as one of the “Conference Chairman and Vice Chairman” from 2007 to the present year. He is the author or a coauthor of 1060 papers published in domestic and international journals and speeches at conferences as a Special lecture, Plenary lecture, and Keynote lecture speaker. His current research interest is in the synthesis of nanostructured materials such as MXene and nanocarbon materials, metal nanoparticles, composite and their catalytic applications for future energy sources and green chemical technologies.

Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Lai Chin Wei [PhD, BEng(Hons) | PEng, PTech, CEng (UK), MIEM, MIMechE (UK)] is currently a full professor in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya. Lai’s research focuses on chemically modified and functionalized metal oxide photocatalysts and graphene-based carbon materials, with an emphasis on sustainable development and advancing science, technology, and innovation for environmental pollution management and energy storage applications. As a scholar and an indication of the global impact of research work (top 2% scientists in a global list), Lai’s works have been published in more than 300 refereed international top-tier journals with Scopus h-index of 53, 8 patents (granted 3 patents), 100 book chapters, and 100 international proceedings in materials science, physics, chemistry, and renewable energy researches. Lai served as section editor/editor for a book entitled “Encyclopedia of Energy Storage: Capacitors/ Supercapacitors 2022” (Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-12-819730-1), “Encyclopedia of Green Materials: Green Materials for Additive Manufacturing 2024” (Springer ISBN: 978-981-16-4921-9), “Nanotechnology in Cosmeceuticals 2025” (Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-44-330184-1), and "Nanocomposites for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment 2025" (Springer ISBN: 978-981-95-1368-0). 

Recently, Lai was recognized on the 2025 Asian Scientist 100 list by Asian Scientist Magazine (Singapore) for his outstanding contributions to photocatalysis and sustainable development. Through his work nanomaterials and catalysis field, Lai was awarded as JCI TOYP - Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World 2024 (Academic Leadership and Accomplishment), APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) 2023 National Winner, IAAM Scientist medal 2023, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Best Young Member Award 2022, JCI TOYM - Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians 2021 (Academic Leadership and Accomplishment), National Young Scientist Award 2019 by The Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change (MESTECC), MASS Young Researcher Award 2018 by Malaysian Solid State Science & Technology Society. Lai's vision and direction in academic career are addressing global challenges with advanced nanomaterials design and development for a sustainable future.