Ursel Bangert is Bernal Chair in Microscopy and Imaging at the University of Limerick (Ireland), following positions of Reader and Lecturer at Manchester and Surrey University (UK), conducting research in the area of electron microscopy for over 30 years. She has been the MSI president and was member of organizing committees of national and international conferences and workshops and also been involved in the conception and managerial activities of prominent Electron Microscopy Facilities at Liverpool University (Northwest STEM), at Daresbury Laboratories (SuperSTEM) and at Manchester University and is currently establishing an International Centre for Ultra-High Resolution Imaging and Characterization at the University of Limerick. Her current research activities concentrate on investigations of structure, growth phenomena and structurally related opto-electronic properties of Nano-materials, in particular of 2 dimensional materials (her characterization of Graphene has contributed to the Nobel Prize achievement in 2010 by A. Geim), to reveal materials’ features and dynamics on the atomic scale. She has got 300 publications including Nature papers, Review Articles, Perspectives, Book Chapters, and has contributed prolifically at national and international conferences including numerous invited talks and seminars.

"Danilo Mariano is a mechanical engineer with an emphasis on automotive at FEI and is currently studying an MBA in business management at USP and a professional master's degree in management and technology in production systems at Centro Paula Souza. Working since 2007 in the business and product development for many industries , he has worked with important advanced materials manufacturers, auto parts and OEMs, always focused on adding value to the customer and passionate about solving complex problems. With years of experience working at the GEIC (Graphene Engineer Innovation Centre) in Manchester and living in different countries such as Germany, USA, Japan, Brazil and UK he had the chance to assimilate different cultures and the opportunity to constantly adapt and value diversity, as well as studying at excellent institutions such as the University of Michigan and the Technical University of Munich. Currently responsible for managing the Sales team (UK North) at Yotta Volt, he is part of the provocative team tasked with fostering the mindset of cultural transformation and innovation."

I am passionate about creating green solutions that address the global challenges of energy, environment, and sustainability through the implementation of graphene. I have published multiple papers, patents for my inventions, and contributed to educational and policy initiatives in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the OECD. Prime Contractor for USDOD and former vendor for NASA. I am also a reviewer for leading publishers and a committee member of the educational techniques group at the RSC as well as an elected committee member of the Energy Sector of the RSC.

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Xianguang Yang received his Bachelor’s degree in Optics from Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU) in 2012, and completed his Doctorate in Optical Engineering with the theoretical and experimental combination of nanowire and nanoparticle photonics at the State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies affiliated with SYSU in 2016 under the guidance of Prof. Baojun Li (Changjiang Scholar). He received National Postgraduate Scholarship in 2016. He became an Assistant Professor of the Institute of Nanophotonics at the Jinan University in 2016 and became an Assistant to the Dean since 2018, then promoted to Associate Professor in 2019. He has mentored 13 MS students and post-docs. His main research interests include photonics, plasmonics, nano-optics, detectors, optoelectronics and optothermal mechanisms, especially for fiber optical waveguide, which were supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). Dr. Yang has published 4 Book chapters, and 30 peer-reviewed journal publications, such as Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Nano Letters, ACS Nano, Advanced Optical Materials, Nanophotonics, Nanoscale, ACS Photonics, and etc. He has been an Editorial Board Member of Optics in 2018 and to be a member for RSC Advances Reviewer Panel since 2020. In 2023, he has been appointed as guest editor of Nanomaterials (IF 5.3), managing the Nanostructured Materials for Photonic and Plasmonic Applications. In 2024, he has been elected as Nanoscale Emerging investigator. He is a member of American Chemical Society (ACS), Optical Society of America (OSA), Chinese Optical Society (COS) and Chinese Society for Optical Engineering (CSOE).

Mohamad Aleinawi is a PhD candidate in Materials science and nanoengineering at Sabanci University/Istanbul, specializing in materials for energy storage applications, such as 3D materials (ZnO, MgTiO3), and 2D materials (h-BN, graphene). Their research focuses on studying the correlation between the defective structure of the material, and its effect on the performance of the material in energy storage applications such as supercapacitors, with an emphasis on analysing the defective structure through advanced characterization techniques such as Electron Paramagnetic Resonance EPR and Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. Aleinawi has contributed to the field through several publications in reputable journals, several conference presentations. Beyond their research, Aleinawi has been actively involved in several projects such as the Nanosis project that focuses on the development of nanosensors and nanogenerators using ZnOnanowries, 4 years’ experience as a teaching assistant for advanced courses such as advanced materials characterization and senior projects, reflecting their dedication to advancing nanotechnology and mentoring the next generation of scholars.

I Tarundeep Kaur Lamba completed M.Sc. (Applied physics) from Amity University Noida, India with 91.8% in the year 2019 with 100% Academic scholarship and received Silver Medal. I have completed my Bachelors in the year 2017 from University of Delhi, India with a percentage of 85.58. I have co-authored a research article published in Journal of Molecular Liquids (Impact Factor: 5.065) in the year 2019, which continuously motivates me to go for higher studies with research. Therefore, I pursue the Doctorate degree in Physics and joined PhD. in January 2022 from Institute of Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The field of my interest is plasmonics and 2D materials basically focus on Graphene. I perform experiments and validate with Finite domain Time Difference (FDTD) simulations. I have currently published paper in 2024 in journal “Surfaces and Interfaces”.

Dr. Sabiha Anas Boussaa is a prominent researcher at the Centre de Recherche en Technologie des Semi-conducteurs pour l’Energétique (CRTSE) in Algeria, where she has been working since 2012. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Université des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene in 2018. Her research focuses on silica materials for photovoltaic silicon production, recycling silicon from solar panels, and developing thin films for CO2 conversion. As the head of a research team, she has contributed to several international projects, including SIREVIVAL and collaborations with Belgium on supercapacitors from recycled silicon. Dr. Boussaa has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and regularly participates in international conferences. She also serves on organizing committees for various scientific conferences and is a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering (IJCESEN).

I am a Ph.D. student at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, specializing in hydrogen evolution. My research is dedicated to exploring innovative methods and materials to enhance hydrogen production, a key area for sustainable energy solutions. My work is closely related to the advancement of energy efficient technologies, including the potential application of graphene and other graphitic materials to enhance energy storage and conversion systems.My interest in graphene and graphitic materials stems from their exceptional potential to revolutionize the energy landscape and foster a greener environment. Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms, is a highly sustainable material made from abundant, non-toxic carbon. Its superior electrical conductivity and high electron mobility make it ideal for energy-efficient applications such as batteries, solar cells, and supercapacitors. Additionally, graphene's mechanical strength—100 times stronger than steel—combined with its lightweight and flexible nature, makes it perfect for durable, long-lasting products. These unique properties position graphene as a crucial material for advancing renewable energy technologies, enhancing storage efficiency, and reducing carbon footprints.