Dr. Pimpa Limthongkul is the Director of the Energy Innovation Research Group at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), NSTDA, Thailand. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a minor in Technology and Policy from MIT, and her B.S. from Cornell University, USA. With over 25 years of experience across academia, government, and industry in Thailand and the U.S., her work focuses on advancing energy storage technologies to support electric vehicles, renewable energy, and grid modernization.

She has co-authored 70+ publications, holds 20+ patents, and has led or contributed to over 80 research projects. Her achievements have earned her awards such as the L’Oréal for Women in Science Fellowship (2014), PTIT Innovation Award (2019), ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women (2023), and the U.S. DOE Climate Smart Women’s Energy Leadership Fellowship (2024). She also contributed to founding A123 Systems and 24M Technologies in the U.S.

Dr. Limthongkul serves on key national committees related to energy and EV policy, and is the Co-founder and current President of the Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA), promoting clean and efficient energy storage systems in Thailand.

Dr. Teh graduated with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manchester, UK in 2016, and is currently an Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). He is also a Technical Director at UPE-Power in Taiwan. He mainly explores the benefits of using flexible transmission power line ratings to enhance grid reliability.

To date, he has published more than 80 journal articles in SCIE-indexed journals, with most in the top two quartiles. His work has garnered more than 4400 citations and a Google Scholar h-index of 40. Recognized in the top 2% of the world's most-cited researchers (Stanford University) in 2019–2021, he has also received the IEEE Power & Energy Malaysia Outstanding Engineer Award (2021) and the IET Malaysia Outstanding Young Professional Award (2022).

Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop is the Director of the Low Carbon Energy Research Group at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand, and currently serves on secondment as Assistant to the President at the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO). Since earning his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2004, he has led national efforts in biofuels, electric mobility, and sustainable transport policies.

Dr. Chollacoop’s work has shaped Thailand’s clean energy landscape from revising national biodiesel standards (B100 and B10) to supporting GHG mitigation strategies under Thailand’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for COP21 and COP26. He has contributed to regional policy through the ASEAN Fuel Economy Roadmap and has collaborated with UNEP and UNDP on electric 2/3-wheelers and climate-proofing transport infrastructure.

A founding member of several key organizations, including the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand (EVAT) and Thailand Energy Storage Technology Association (TESTA), Dr. Chollacoop continues to play a vital role in steering Thailand’s transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient transport and energy systems. He has authored over 150 SCOPUS-indexed publications and holds an h-index of 28.

Dr. Ahmad Agus Setiawan is an energy expert staff in the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia. He is an Outstanding ASEAN Science Diplomat (2020), a US-ASEAN Fellow for Science and Technology, and served as an expert panelist on energy and environment in the 2019 Indonesian Presidential Debate. His research focuses on renewable energy systems for sustainable development, with particular attention to Indonesia’s archipelagic geography and the country's Net Zero Emission goals.

He holds a Ph.D. in Renewable Energy and Power Systems from Curtin University, Australia, an M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, and a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics. He is also a recipient of the Habibie Award in Engineering from The Habibie Center and has been a visiting professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain through the Erasmus+ Program.

Dr. Setiawan contributes actively to capacity building in the energy sector. He has served as an instructor for renewable energy training initiatives by GIZ Germany, DANIDA–Royal Danish Embassy, and the Australian Government. Additionally, he is a Joint Selection Team Member for Australia Awards Indonesia, evaluating scholars who demonstrate strong potential to support Indonesia’s development upon their return.

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Tuyen is currently a faculty member at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), Vietnam, and an adjunct associate professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan. He earned his M.Sc. in 2009 and Ph.D. in 2012 from Shibaura Institute of Technology. Prior to joining HUST in 2018, he held research and teaching positions at several institutions in Japan, including Chiba University, Tokyo University of Science, and AIST.

In July 2018, he founded the 100% Renewable Energy Laboratory (100RE Lab) at HUST. He currently leads the Power Grid and Renewable Energy Lab, which comprises 10 faculty members and nearly 40 graduate and undergraduate students. His research interests include renewable energy systems (solar PV, wind, electrolysis, BESS), smart grids, electric vehicles, energy storage, and energy policy.

He has published over 200 scientific papers and serves as a frequent reviewer for journals and conferences under IEEE, IET, MDPI, IEEJ, Springer, and Elsevier. He is also a Clean EDGE Asia Fellow and remains actively engaged in research and consultancy across the region.

Zamali bin Zamin is the Deputy Director of the Strategic and Policy Development Unit at the Energy Commission of Malaysia, a statutory body established under the Energy Commission Act 2001 (Act 610). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi MARA and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School at the same university. With over 14 years of experience in the energy regulatory sector, Zamali brings deep expertise in shaping national energy strategies and frameworks.

In his current role, Zamali is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of both short- and long-term strategic plans for regulating Malaysia’s electricity supply industry. His work supports the legal mandates outlined in the Energy Commission Act 2001 (Act 610) and the Electricity Supply Act 1990 (Act 447). He plays a central role in coordinating policy reviews and driving improvements in existing regulatory frameworks, particularly under the Malaysia Electricity Supply Industry (MESI) 2.0 reform initiative aimed at future-proofing the sector.

Prior to this, Zamali was responsible for overseeing the electricity licensing regime, including licenses for both conventional power plants and renewable energy facilities such as solar PV, biogas, biomass, and mini hydro. His extensive regulatory experience positions him as a key contributor to Malaysia’s energy transition and the development of a resilient, sustainable electricity supply industry.

Umar Sulaiman is a qualified SEDA Grid Connected Photovoltaics (GCPV) Systems Design and SEDA Off Grid Photovoltaics (OGPV) Systems Design. He holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sheffield, England, UK and a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, Pulau Pinang, MY.

Collectively, Umar has been specializing in the design and business development of solar systems in Malaysia. The extent of the solutions varies from consumers with fully purchased electricity, to partially self-generating, and fully self-generating. Umar’s experience also spans crafting tailored solar solutions, exploring various business models to suit the customer’s expectations, as well as contractual and commercial negotiations.

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Weerayut Srithiam is the Chief of the Energy Solutions Department at the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), where he plays a key role in driving business innovation in clean energy technologies. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, particularly in smart grid systems, energy storage, transmission planning, and investment analysis. His work contributes directly to Thailand’s transition toward smarter, more sustainable energy infrastructure.

Weerayut holds multiple academic qualifications including a Master of Science in Smart Grid (Electrical Engineering) from Heriot-Watt University, UK, and a Master of Economics in Project Analysis from NIDA, Thailand. He also holds bachelor's degrees in both Electrical Power Engineering and Economics, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise at the intersection of engineering and economic planning.

Throughout his career, he has held various engineering and leadership roles within EGAT, focusing on smart grid planning, renewable energy development, and transmission analysis. His previous experience includes working with the State Railway of Thailand Electrified Train (SRTET) and in the private sector on electrical and project engineering. His current work at EGAT centers on developing innovative energy solutions to support Thailand’s clean energy and digital transformation goals.

Pidpong Janta is a researcher at the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), Thailand, where he has worked for nearly five years. His research focuses on energy policy, energy resilience for both climate mitigation and adaptation, and small modular reactors (SMRs). With a background in social sciences, he brings an interdisciplinary perspective to energy research, specializing in qualitative methods, particularly interviews and thematic analysis.

Pidpong works closely with both national and international agencies including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on climate adaptation efforts within the energy and transport sectors. His work plays a key role in bridging the gap between technical energy planning and social-policy dimensions, particularly in developing countries.

His recent contributions to the academic field include helping define energy resilience and developing conceptual frameworks to assess adaptability in energy systems such as solar power. These frameworks are being applied by practitioners to improve the climate adaptability of energy infrastructure, supporting the development of more sustainable and robust energy systems in the face of growing environmental challenges.

Dr. Ramendra Prasad is the Head of the Science Department and Associate Professor at the University of Fiji, where he leads the Master of Science in Renewable Energy Management and Post-Graduate Diploma in Energy and Environment programs. He holds a Ph.D. in Modelling and Simulations of Natural Systems from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia, as well as an M.Sc. in Physics and B.Sc. with a Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of the South Pacific (USP), Fiji. He also completed a Diploma in Education from the Fiji College of Advanced Education.

With over 16 years of teaching experience, Dr. Prasad has contributed extensively to science and renewable energy education at both secondary and tertiary levels in Fiji and Australia. He currently serves as the Group Leader of the Interdisciplinary Climate and Energy Research Group at the University of Fiji. His expertise lies in integrating scientific knowledge with practical applications in renewable energy, helping to shape the next generation of energy professionals in the Pacific region.

In recognition of his impactful research, Dr. Prasad was listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists by Stanford University in 2023 and 2024 in the fields of Energy, Environmental Engineering, and Earth & Environmental Sciences. He is also an active member of the IEEE and the Advanced Data Analytics: Environmental Modelling and Simulation Research Group at USQ. His research interests span physics, energy modelling, ocean wave modelling, environmental systems, and the use of advanced machine learning and data analytics in energy and climate research.

Dr. Kiran Siraj is a power engineer and policy expert working at the intersection of clean renewable energy, rural electrification, and inclusive development. Her work emphasizes expanding local energy access through sustainable technologies and promoting just energy transitions that prioritize gender equality and social inclusion (GESI).

As Program Manager at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Dr. Siraj leads initiatives that blend energy education, gender-responsive planning, and electric mobility (EV) access into both national and community-level programs. She has developed GESI frameworks for Pakistan’s EV sector and introduced hands-on learning models in remote, off-grid areas such as Skardu.

In her role as CEO of InfraGreen Solutions, she advocates for affordable climate-smart innovations, including hydronic radiant cooling for low-income households. Her collaborations with the World Bank, USAID, European Commission, and TEA-LP have contributed to impactful policy development and pilot programs that support clean energy adoption while empowering marginalized communities.

Ir. Dr. Nofri Yenita Dahlan is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, and Director of the UiTM Solar Research Institute (SRI). She holds a B.Eng. (Hons) from UNITEN (2001), an [M.Sc](http://m.sc/). from UMIST, UK (2003), and a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, UK (2011)

Her research spans power systems, energy economics and policy, electricity markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, battery energy storage systems, and AI and digitalisation in energy systems. She is a Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), awarded by EVO and AEE (USA) and Registered Energy Manger (REM) Type 1 and 2 by Malaysia of Energy Commission.

She has served as a policy consultant for UNIDO under the MAEESTA project, producing a national policy brief and three energy efficiency guidelines for Malaysia. She has also led three collaborative research projects with PETRONAS Research focused on AI-driven solutions for improving energy system efficiency.

Dr. Nofri has worked on international initiatives, including a UK-funded project addressing energy justice in rural electrification across the Asia-Pacific. Her achievements have earned her recognition as a YSEALI Women Leader in Energy and Environment (2021) and a First runner-up in the 2023 UL–ASEAN–US Science Prize for Women. She is also a Nonresident Fellow at the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), USA.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Hathaithip Sintuya is the Dean of the Asian Development College for Community Economy and Technology (adiCET) at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand. She holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Information Engineering (Niigata University, Japan) and Chemistry (Chiang Mai University, Thailand). Her research integrates renewable energy, smart agriculture, and sustainable community development with a focus on innovation-driven solutions for rural areas.

Over the years, Dr. Hathaithip has led numerous multidisciplinary research projects funded by both national and international agencies, including the Office of Naval Research (USA), Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), and PMU-B Thailand. Her work spans hybrid photovoltaic systems, energy management strategies, smart grids, and waste-to-energy solutions. She is also an active contributor to international workshops and has served as an invited speaker at various ASEAN and APEC forums on energy resilience, green campuses, and smart technologies.

In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Hathaithip has played key roles in organizing international conferences and policy workshops focused on renewable energy and sustainable development. She has received multiple presentation awards and has published extensively in high-impact journals. Her research and outreach continue to bridge science, technology, and community development for climate-resilient futures.