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).

Keynote Talk:

Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) for Enhanced Grid Reliability

In this keynote speech, dynamic thermal line rating (DTLR) emerges as a transformative solution in modernizing power grid management. Highlighting its significance in enhancing grid resilience and efficiency, the speaker delves into the principles and applications of DTLR technology. Through real-world case studies and innovative approaches, attendees gain insights into how DTLR dynamically optimizes transmission line capacities based on environmental conditions, mitigating congestion risks and enabling higher utilization rates. Furthermore, the speech explores the integration of DTLR into smart grid frameworks, paving the way for a more adaptive and sustainable energy infrastructure.

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. Ahmad Agus Setiawan is a renewable energy expert and academic dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions. He served as Energy Expert Staff at the Executive Office of the President of Indonesia (2019 2024) and is a Senior Fellow at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS. A Lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada, he leads the Renewable Energy Laboratory and has received numerous awards, including the Habibie Award and Outstanding ASEAN Science Diplomat. His work spans solar energy, hybrid systems, and policy advisory, with a strong focus on energy access and Net Zero Emission strategies in archipelagic regions.

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.

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.