Abstract: In this talk, hybrid energy with hydrogen deployments strategies are analyzed, modeled usign collaborative simulation. The different modeling levels of hybrid energy systems and hydrogen technologies will be presented as interconnected with community infrastructures. Collaborative simulation approaches are used to evaluate the utilization to plan hydrogen deployment in municipalities and community applications. The concept of energy semantic network is utilized to model energy networks and interconnected infrasturctures while defining key performance indicators. The collaborative simulation will enable the definition of different strategies and scenarios and optimize based on performance, risks, and transactive energy. Case studies will be presnted with energy, nuclear, transportation, hydrogen, and water networks as interfaced with infrastructures.

Biography: Dr. Gabbar is a full Professor in the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, at Ontario Tech University (UOIT), where he has established the Energy Safety and Control Lab (ESCL), Smart Energy Systems Lab, and Advanced Plasma Engineering Lab. He is the recipient of the Senior Research Excellence Aware for 2016, UOIT. He is recognized among the top 2% of worldwide scientists with high citation in the area of energy. He is a Fellow IET (FIET) and a Distinguished Lecturer – IEEE NPSS on Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy Systems and Plasma-based Waste-to-Energy. He is leading national and international research in the areas of smart energy grids, energy safety and control systems, and waste-to-energy using advanced plasma technologies. Dr. Gabbar obtained his B.Sc. degree in 1988 with first class of honor from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University (Egypt). In 2001, he obtained his Ph.D. degree from Okayama University (Japan). From 2001 till 2004, he joined Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan), as a research associate. From 2004 till 2008, he joined Okayama University (Japan) as an Associate Professor, in the Division of Industrial Innovation Sciences. From 2007 till 2008, he was a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto. He also worked as process control, safety, and automation specialist in energy and oil & gas industries. Dr. Gabbar has more than 230 publications, including patents, books / chapters, journal and conference papers.

Abstract: Effective management of solar energy systems is crucial for maximizing energy output and maintaining grid stability. This research presents a detailed analysis of a nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) that simulates the dynamics of energy supply, demand, and storage in a solar farm. The model takes into account key factors such as solar irradiance, temperature, battery storage, and maintenance costs, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex interactions within solar energy systems. By utilizing the Adomian Decomposition Method (ADM), we solve the ODE system and examine the stability of equilibrium points by calculating the eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix. The model is parameterized using real-world data from China, ensuring its practical relevance. Our study evaluates the convergence of approximate solutions and computes residual errors for different levels of approximation, demonstrating the accuracy and reliability of the ADM. The results indicate that the system exhibits stable equilibrium points under normal conditions based on real data. Furthermore, we prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions using the Picard-Lindelof theorem. Numerical simulations show that the ADM provides highly accurate solutions, with residual errors decreasing significantly as the number of iterations increases. Additionally, we employ a dynamical-numerical control method using the CESTAC and CADNA library to determine the optimal step of ADM, approximation, and error. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on solar energy systems by providing a theoretical framework for analyzing solar farm dynamics and offering practical insights for optimizing energy production and storage. The findings have significant implications for energy policymakers, engineers, and researchers working on renewable energy systems.

Biography: Prof. Samad Noeiaghdam, PhD of Applied Mathematics, Research Professor of Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, China and Adjunct Faculty member of Saveetha School of Engineering, India. He was an Associate Professor of Irkutsk National Research Technical University, and a Senior Researcher in South Ural State University, Russia during 2019-2024. His main research interests are numerical analysis, solving mathematical models, energy system problems, load leveling in energy storage, supply and demand systems, MHD and heat and mass transfer problems. He has more than 190 publications including several high quality papers in top journals as well as books, chapters and conference papers. Because of his high level activities in research and contribution to mathematical advancement globally he has been acknowledged as one of the top 2% scientists by Stanford University. He is the member of editorial board and guest editor in various journals and special issues.

Abstract: The author’s of this Keynote study on compensation, meaning reduction of excessive currents in electrical systems, are motivated by the need to lower the cost of electric energy delivery. This motivation strongly fits the power systems strategy of lowering, by power dispatch, the costs of energy delivery, as well as reducing the impact of electric energy production upon the environment. The development of renewable energy sources seems to be in sharp contrast to this optimization-oriented motivation. Optimization requires that the cost of harvesting such sources is known. It is a compound of various factors, such as the environmental impact, the use of the Earth’s resources, development, maintenance, and profits, to finally include social and political implications. Unfortunately, the latest seems to be the dominating ones. Renewable sources are supported by various economic incentives from states’ budgets. This support disturbs free market mechanisms, so economic optimization is losing its sense. Wind and solar energy do not cost, so in public perception, their use as electricity sources should reduce energy bills. However, the former president of the European Union (EU) Council said recently that bills for electricity in the EU are 2.5 times higher than in the US. He blamed EU policy towards reducing CO2 emissions for that. Government subsidies are not visible, moreover, in bills for electricity. Their increase could be only the tip of a huge iceberg. Consequently, the question: “Who knows how much harvesting renewable sources costs?” is legitimate and deserves investigation.

Biography: Leszek S. Czarnecki, IEEE Life Fellow, Distinguished Professor at Louisiana State University, Titled Professor of Technological Sciences, granted by the President of Poland. He received Ph.D., and D.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the Silesian University of Technology, Poland. For two years he was with the Power Engineering Section, of the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada. In 1989 Dr. Czarnecki joined the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Louisiana State University.
For developing a power theory of three-phase systems with nonsinusoidal and asymmetrical voltages and currents and for methods of compensation of such systems he was elected to the grade of IEEE Fellow in 1996.
Development of the Currents’ Physical Components (CPC) – based power theory was the major professional Dr. Czarnecki’s contribution to electrical engineering, for which he was nominated to the IEEE Proteus Charles Steinmetz Award. In 2019 Stanford University, USA, recognized Dr. Leszek S. Czarnecki as the World’s 2% best faculty. A book titled: Powers in Compensation in Circuits with Nonsinusoidal Currents, is currently printed by Oxford University Press.
Leszek S. Czarnecki was decorated by the President of Poland, for activity in the United States of America, aimed at the acceptance of Poland in NATO, with the Knight Cross of the Medal of Merit of the Republic of Poland.
Dr. Czarnecki was involved in mountaineering and underwater photography. He climbed, without oxygen support, Lhotse (No. 4 in the World) in the Himalayas (8350m); he completed the first climbing of the main ridge of the Rwenzori Mountains in Central Africa (19 summits of an average high of 5000m), climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Mt. Kenya; traversed on ski (500km) Spitsbergen in the deep Arctic; climbed in Alpes and Andes; climbed solo Denali in Alaska, the highest mountain in North America, and traveled to Antarctica.

Abstract: Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires transforming academic research into scalable products that reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions. This keynote introduces modern, mass-produced vacuum insulation technologies aimed at addressing energy efficiency in buildings and temperature-sensitive transportation sectors. The Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW), an ultra-thin, cost-effective solution, provides high-performance insulation with a thickness of 4 mm and thermal conductivity below 5 mW/m·K, enhancing energy efficiency in hot-arid and cold-arid climates. Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs), made from fiberglass or fumed silica, deliver exceptional thermal performance with conductivity as low as 2.5 mW/m·K at 15 mm thickness and 4.5 mW/m·K at 25 mm thickness, offering superior insulation in extreme climates with less space compared to traditional materials. The decorative integrated VIP (MCM and Metal) offers fire-resistant and weather-proof external insulation, achieving conductivity below 7 mW/m·K at 30 mm thickness, leading to up to 22% energy savings and significant reductions in noise and temperature rise. Beyond buildings, the Vacuum Insulated Bag-or-Box (VIBB) system incorporates flexible VIPs and polyurethane (PU) to maintain internal temperatures without external cooling, crucial for cold chain logistics and the transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and food products. VIBB systems are tailored to specific applications, including the Medical Box, Deep Cold Box, Rolling Cart Cover, and Fresh Bag, each designed to meet diverse temperature control needs. These innovations collectively contribute to global sustainability efforts by improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and ensuring safe, efficient transport across various industries.

Biography: Prof. Dr. Saim Memon, CEO and Industrial Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering, unifies academic research and development, industrial manufacturing, and product distribution in the global market. Prof. Saim ranked in the top 0.96% worldwide in the field of Energy and the Top 0.86% overall among all scholars worldwide over the past 5 years (ScholarGPS) as a result of extensive academic and research contributions that includes 120+ research publications, 41 taught modules (with module leadership) in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and renewable energy engineering with over 90% student satisfaction, along with successful supervision of 2+ PhD projects, 12+ MSc/MEng projects, and 23+ BEng (Hons) projects. He has held 50+ invited/keynote speakerships, engaged in research collaborations with 40+ countries worldwide, accumulated 1600+ citations with a 23+ h-index and a 52+ i10-index, served in 5+ editor-in-chief and guest editorships, and fulfilled 40+ journal reviewer roles. Prof. Saim has also demonstrated his academic leadership and made significant contributions to lead research group and MSc/MEng/BEng (Hons) courses directorship and degree apprenticeships with development and validation. Prof Saim built his academic research career in the UK, earned PhD in Mechanical, Electrical & Manufacturing Engineering; PGCert in Teaching Qualification; MSc in Mechatronics; and BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering (1st Class Distinction). Prof Saim is also a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of Higher Education Academy, holding Qualified Teacher Status granted by General Teaching Council for Scotland in the UK. Prof. Saim has world-leading multidisciplinary research expertise in Electrical, Mechanical, and Renewable Energy Engineering. His specific research experiences encompass net-zero energy buildings, vacuum insulation, thermal management of electric vehicle batteries, translucent vacuum insulation panels, energy materials for vacuum insulated smart windows, vacuum-based photovoltaic solar thermal collectors, applied semi-transparent photovoltaics and switchable films, renewable energy technologies, thermoelectric devices for energy harvesting and smart grid integration into electric vehicles with fast-charging battery mechanisms.