KEYNOTE Speaker

 

 

Zongping Shao

Curtin University, Australia

 

Zongping Shao is a John Curtin Distinguished Professor at Curtin University, Australia, and also a professor at Nanjing Tech University, China. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in 2000 from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China. After that, he worked as a visiting scholar at the Institut de Researches Sur La Catalyse, CNRS, France, then as a postdoctoral fellow at the California Institute of Technology, USA, from 2000 to 2005. His current research interests include fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, metal air batteries, solar cells, and oxygen-permeable membranes. He has been recognized as a highly-cited researcher by Clarivate Analytics since 2017.

 

 

 

David T.W. Lin

National University of Tainan, Taiwan

 

David T.W. Lin is the Professor in the Department of Materials Science, Director of Center of Low Grade Energy, and the Dean of Research and Development, National University of Tainan, Taiwan. He is also the Section Editorial Board Member of Smart Science (EI), and Associate Editor of Journal of Chinese Society of Mechanical Engineering (SCI).
He obtained the Excellent Scholarship, Ministry of Education 2015-2017, and Excellent Research Talent Award, National Science and Technology Council 2010-2026. He served as a Chairman on many international conferences and be invited as the Keynote Speaker. His main research interests are Geothermal Energy, Film Fabrication & Application, and Optimal Theory. He publishes over 200 papers, includes in the SCI index journal, EI index, and conference proceedings. (david@mail.nutn.edu.tw)
Professional Experience
President, International Society of Mechatronic Engineering,2016.2~2020.5
Chair, Institute of Institute of Mechatronic System Engineering, National University of Tainan, Taiwan, 2010-2016
Project Leader, National Energy Project, Branch of Geothermal Energy 2013-2018
Current Research Field
Optimization Algorithm, Film in Smart Materials, Geothermal Energy, Energy Harvesting
AI-Random Field Thermal-Hydraulic-Chemical Model of Geothermal Energy
Recycling of Industrial Waste Heat
Application and Fabrication of Piezoelectric & Thermoelectric Film

Speech title "Strategic Challenges of Green Energy and Environment - Nanogenerators and Sensors"

Abstract-Driven by the rise of low-grade energy harvesting and self-powered sensing systems, nanogenerators have become a cornerstone technology for sustainable and green energy development. This talk comprehensively explores four core energy-conversion mechanisms: triboelectric (TENG), piezoelectric (PENG), pyroelectric, and thermoelectric technologies. The primary objective is to scavenge ubiquitous environmental ambient energy—such as waste heat, mechanical vibrations, ocean waves, and human motion—and convert it into functional electrical power.
In terms of technical innovation, this work details the development of advanced generators utilizing functional materials like BTO, MXene/Ecoflex, and ZnO. The research scope spans from fundamental synthesis, fabrication process and the measurement platforms. On the application front, recent publications and multifaceted breakthroughs are demonstrated, such as heat pipe generator, force-feedback sensors for Da Vinci robotic surgery, industrial monitoring, CNC machine oil mist waste heat recovery, and spindle diagnostic systems.
Finally, this talk includes multiphysics modeling to address packaging thermal stress and predict thin-film warping, offering effective optimization frameworks. In conclusion, by vertically integrating material synthesis, structural design, manufacturing, and numerical simulation, this talk provides a holistic solution for self-powered sensors and clean energy harvesting, facilitating the transition toward Industry 4.0 and precision healthcare.

 

 

 

Shu-Yuan Pan

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

 

Shu-Yuan (Sean) Pan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioenvironmental Systems Engineering, College of Bioresources and Agriculture at National Taiwan University (NTU). He also serves as the vice Chief Executive Officer of the Agricultural Net Zero Technology and Management Innovation Research Center at NTU. He received his Ph.D. in environmental engineering from NTU in 2016. At NTU, he leads the Green Technology Lab, where his team focuses on advancing circular bioeconomy technologies to support a net-zero future. Their work spans bench-scale experiments, pilot-scale demonstrations, thermodynamic–kinetic modeling, and economic–environmental analyses. Notable research areas include water-resource-energy recovery, CO₂ removal, anaerobic digestion, and life cycle assessment. He has authored over 130 articles in SCI-indexed journals, such as Nature Sustainability, Environmental Science & Technology, and Bioresource Technology. He holds 10 patents and is the author of the book CO₂ Mineralization and Utilization. He was recognized with several awards, including the “40 Under 40 Recognition” from AAEES USA (2026), the “Rising Stars” from ACS Engineering Au (2025), the “Ta-You Wu Memorial Award” from the National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (2024), the “Class of Influential Researchers” from I&EC Research (2023), the “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lectureship” (2022), and listing among the World’s Top 2% Scientists since 2020. He was also named a Green Talent by the German BMBF.

 

 

 

Ahmad Arabkoohsar

Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

 

Ahmad Arabkoohsar holds a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil and has several years of research experience on energy sustainability in top institutes of different countries. He is currently a Full Professor and Research Group Leader at Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering of Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses broadly on Thermal Energy Systems, with particular emphasis on thermo-mechanical and thermochemical energy storage systems, district heating and cooling, and renewable energy technologies.