Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief:
Prof. Arridina Susan Silitonga, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D (Scopus ID : 39262559400; ORCID ID) 
Center of Renewable Energy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Medan, Medan 20155, Indonesia
Energy, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Bio lubricant, Modelling, Circular Economy

Prof Arridina Susan Silitonga is an internationally recognised top researcher in the field of bioenergy, alternative fuel, and the environment. The potential of biodiesel to contribute to a shift into more sustainable energy systems became contested, and scientists started questioning biofuels’ environmental superiority. As a result of these concerns, sustainability has been promoted as an essential condition for biofuels' long-term viability and continued public support for renewable energy and climate change mitigation.

Editors Board

1. T.M.Indra Mahlia ( Scopus ID: 56997615100 ; ORCID ID)

Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney NWS 2007, Australia

"Techno-Economic Analysis, Life-Cycle Cost Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Circular Economy, Energy & Fuels, Water-Energy Nexus"

T M Indra Mahlia is an Australian engineer and a Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Engineering. Currently serving as a Distinguished Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He is a key core member of the University's prestigious Centre for Water and Wastewater Technology (CTWW).

 

2. Md Abul Kalam ( Scopus ID: 55103352400 ; ORCID ID)

Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney NWS 2007, Australia

"Internal Combustion Engines, Biodiesel/Biofuels, Lubricant Testing, Engine Tribology"

Prof. Md. Abul Kalam is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering and IT at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. With a robust academic background and extensive research experience, Prof. Kalam has made significant contributions to the fields of internal combustion engines, biodiesel/biofuels, lubricant testing, and engine tribology.

 

3. Islam Md Rizwanul Fattah ( Scopus ID: 58776756000 ; ORCID ID)

Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney NWS 2007, Australia

"Waste to energy, Biofuel; Combustion, Internal Combustion Engine, Spray combustion, Energy and Fuels, Renewable energy, Solar energy"

Dr I.M.R Fattah was named one of the 'Highly Cited Researchers' (0.1% of the world's researchers) in ‘Cross Field’ in 2022 by 'Clarivate Analytics'. He was also named 'Top 2% of Scientists in the World' for three consecutive years (2020-2022) by Elsevier BV and Stanford University. He was also featured as one of the 'Research Rising Stars' (Top 40 researchers who are less than 10 years into their careers) for his outstanding achievements in a September 2019 Special Report by 'The Australian'.

 

4. Nurin Wahidah Mohd Zulkifli (Scopus ID: 36471608600 ; ORCID ID)

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

"Tribology, Combustion, Fuel Engineering"

Associate Professor Nurin Wahidah binti Mohd Zulkifli is an esteemed Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Malaya, Malaysia. She holds a distinguished academic background, having earned her Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Malaya, Malaysia, followed by a Master’s degree (MSc.Eng) from Monash University, Australia, and a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Tribology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Dr. Zulkifli's expertise lies in combustion and fuel engineering (tribology), which is reflected in her impressive scholarly contributions. With a remarkable publication record of 112 research articles in both national and international journals, she has garnered 3868 citations and an H-index of 38. 

 

5. Hwai Chyuan Ong (Scopus ID: 55310784800 ; ORCID ID)

School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, Selangor Darul Ehsan 47500, Malaysia

"Energy & Fuel, Biomass energy & Waste management, Thermochemical Conversion Technology, Techno-economic analysis & Circular Economy, Sustainable Energy & Environmental Sustainability"

Distinguished Professor Ir Dr Ong Hwai Chyuan is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the Engineering Council, UK. His research interests are energy & fuel, biomass energy, sustainable energy, environmental sustainability, circular economy, solar thermal system, and waste management. He is listed as Highly Cited Researcher (Engineering) by Clarivate Analytics in 2019-2022. He also named as Australia’s top early career researcher in sustainable energy in 2021. Currently, he is Associate Editor of Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, Alexandria Engineering Journal, and e-Prime. Ong is also Core Group Member of APRU Sustainable Waste Management (SWM) program.

 

5. Mounir El Achaby (Scopus ID: 55090191400 ; ORCID ID)

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco

"Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites, Biopolymer, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Sustainability and Green Chemistry"

Professor Mounir El Achaby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science, Energy, and Nanoengineering (MSN) at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Morocco. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Engineering and Nanomaterials Physics from the Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science, Innovation and Research (MAScIR), in collaboration with Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco.

 

6. Edi Syafri (Scopus ID: 57196348984 ; ORCID ID)

Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh West Sumatra 26271 Indonesia

"Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Sustainable Agriculture, Agri-food Systems and Innovation, Renewable Energy in Agriculture"

Professor Edi Syafri is an esteemed member of the editorial team at the Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Payakumbuh, located in West Sumatra, Indonesia. With a strong background in agricultural technology, Edi Syafri brings extensive expertise in the fields of sustainable agriculture, agricultural engineering, and technology integration in farming practices. His research interests include precision agriculture, agricultural machinery, and the application of technology to enhance agricultural productivity in tropical regions.

 

7. Hendra Hermawan (Scopus ID: 56500756700 ; ORCID ID)

Département de génie des mines, de la métallurgie et des matériaux, Pavillon Adrien-Pouliot, Université Laval, 1065, avenue de la Médecine, Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6, Canada

"Corrosion Science and Electrochemistry, Biomedical Materials, Sustainable Materials, Materials for Energy Systems"

Associate Professor Hendra Hermawan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mining, Metallurgy, and Materials Engineering at Université Laval, Québec, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Université Laval (2009), a Master’s degree from Institut Teknologi Bandung (2002), and a Bachelor’s degree from the same institution (1999). Specializing in the metallurgy and electrochemistry of corrosion, Prof. Hermawan's research focuses on understanding the relationship between microstructure and electrochemical behavior in high-performance metal alloys. His work contributes significantly to the development of advanced materials for various applications, particularly in biomedical and sustainable engineering contexts. As a registered Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario, Prof. Hermawan actively engages with the scientific community. He serves on the editorial boards of several scientific journals and reviews papers and grant applications related to materials science and engineering. Notably, he received the 2018 Acta Biomaterialia Outstanding Reviewer Award for excellence in reviewing in 2017.

 

8. Eriola Betiku (Scopus ID: 8701447500 ; ORCID ID)

Department of Biological Sciences, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL, 32307, United States

"Bioethanol Production, Bioprocess Optimization, Sustainable Energy Systems, Catalysis and Green Chemistry, Waste Valorization, Renewable Chemical Production"

Professor Eriola Betiku is a professor fellow ship in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Tallahassee, Florida. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and has extensive experience in biofuel production, bioprocessing, and sustainable energy systems. Dr. Betiku has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has contributed to several book chapters on bioethanol production and sustainable energy. His work has been recognized for its impact on advancing renewable energy technologies.

 

9. Olusegun D. Samuel (Scopus ID: 26654977000 ; ORCID ID)

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resource, P.M.B 1221, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria

"Energy Conversion Systems, Biodiesel and Biofuel Production, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Waste-to-Wealth Technologies, Mechanical Engineering Design, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Impact and Carbon Footprint"

Dr. Samuel's research encompasses renewable energy, energy conversion, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat and mass transfer, and waste-to-wealth technologies. His work includes the optimization of biodiesel production from waste oils, evaluation of corrosion in biodiesel environments, and development of biogas production systems. He has contributed to over 70 peer-reviewed publications and has been involved in various international collaborations and conferences. Dr. Samuel serves as an editorial board member for several reputable journals published by Springer and other SCI-indexed publishers. He is also a reviewer for journals such as Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Fuel. Additionally, he has participated in national and international seminars as a keynote and invited speaker and serves as an external examiner for Ph.D. and M.Sc. these.

 

10. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Scopus ID: 57042636700 ; ORCID ID)

Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Senior Research Scientist and Associate Professor at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He also serves as an Advisor within the Office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals. Prof. Rangappa holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering (2010), M.Tech. in Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences (2013), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India. He completed his Postdoctoral research at KMUTNB in 2019.

 

11. Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar (Scopus ID: 57216360327 ; ORCID ID)

Integrated Sciences Building, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Jalan Tungku Link, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei Darussalam

"Biomass Valorization, Catalytic Pyrolysis and Gasification, Biochar Applications, Smart Farming Technologies, Solar Thermal Energy"

Dr. Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Integrated Technologies at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Aston University, United Kingdom (2014), and has extensive experience in renewable energy, catalysis, and bioenergy technologies.

 

12. Shir Reen Chia (Scopus ID: 57194081866 ; ORCID ID)

School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Dr, Singapore, Singapore

"Microalgae–Bacteria Consortia, Bioenergy Production, Circular Economy, Catalytic Processes"

Dr. Shir Reen Chia has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the fields of bioprocess engineering and renewable energy. Her work has been cited extensively, reflecting her influence in advancing sustainable energy technologies.