SET2026 · 13 to 15 August 2026

The programme

Day 1

Thursday 13 August 2026

  1. 08:00

    Registration opens, Level 6 Foyer · Poster display opens, Exhibition Area, Level 6

  2. 08:50–09:20

    Opening ceremony, Ballroom 2 (Level 6)

    Opening remarks: Professor Saffa Riffat (Conference Chair, President of WSSET) and Professor Ir. Ts. Dr Azli Abd Razak (SET2026 Co-Chair, Dean FKM, UiTM) · Group photograph

  3. 09:20–10:05
    Keynote 1

    From Zero to Negative: The Technological Breakthrough under Double-Carbon Strategy

    Professor Xudong Zhao, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China

    Chair: Professor Saffa Riffat

  4. 10:05–10:50
    Keynote 2

    From Engagement to Transformation: Co-Creating a Sustainability Strategy for Organisational Resilience and Stakeholder Value

    Professor AbuBakr Bahaj, University of Southampton, United Kingdom

    Chair: Professor Ir. Ts. Dr Azli Abd Razak

  5. 10:50–11:15

    Poster session 1 and refreshments, Exhibition Area, Level 6

    The posters

  6. 11:15–12:30
    Parallel sessions
    A1 Solar Photovoltaic Materials and Applications Energy Storage & Conversion · Ballroom 2 (Level 6) · Chair: Professor K. Srinivas Reddy (Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India)
    1. 11:15–11:30 Origin and Suppression Engineering of Non-radiative Recombination in Inorganic Halide Perovskite Qun Ji, Southeast of University, China
    2. 11:30–11:45 Cable-supported single-axis solar tracker for agrivoltaic application Donato Vincenzi, University of Ferrara and Consorzio Futuro in Ricerca, Italy
    3. 11:45–12:00 Unmasking the Intrinsic Formation Mechanism of Dominant Point Defects in Epitaxial MoS2 Jie Ji, Southeast University, China
    4. 12:00–12:15 Design and Optimization of Light-Diffusing Glass Plates for PV Agriculture Peizhou Tan, Hubei University of Technology, China
    5. 12:15–12:30 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    A2 Electrochemical Conversion and Green Hydrogen Energy Storage & Conversion · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Yuanlong Cui (Shandong Jianzhu University, China)
    1. 11:15–11:30 Biomimetic Interfacial Microenvironment Engineering for High-Performance Alkaline Water Electrolysis Jiawei Zhu, Southeast University, China
    2. 11:30–11:45 Advanced Electrocatalyst Design for Water Splitting toward Sustainable Energy Storage and Conversion Technologies Dilmurod Sayfiddinov, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
    3. 11:45–12:00 Fluorine-Modulated RuO2 Enables Selective Chlorine Evolution and Simultaneous Resource Recovery from High-Salinity Water Rui Cui, Southeast University, China
    4. 12:00–12:15 High-Performance Anion Exchange Membranes with Superior Hydroxide Conductivity for Sustainable Energy Systems Jeevitha Arunkumar, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
    5. 12:15–12:30 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    A3 Bio-Based and Low-Carbon Building Materials Low-Carbon Buildings · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Fatang Jiang (Wuhan Donghu University, China)
    1. 11:15–11:30 Development of Bio-Based Rice Husk Thermal Insulation Panels for Low-Carbon Architectural Applications Junfeng Zhu, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    2. 11:30–11:45 Experiment and Simulation Study of a Novel Diatomite/MPCM Composite Gypsum Boards for Building Thermal Management Yi Fan, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China
    3. 11:45–12:00 Acrylic–Particle Composite Paints for Passive Radiative Cooling in Building Applications Taghreed Al-Gunaid, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar
    4. 12:00–12:15 Bio-Based Insulation Panels from Pine Wood Waste Fiber and Press Mud for Low-Carbon Building Applications Mengtian Liu, Universiti Sains Malaysia, China
    5. 12:15–12:30 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    A4 Artificial Intelligence for Materials, Energy and Environmental Modelling AI & Renewable Systems · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Bilsay Pastakkaya (Bursa Uludag University, Türkiye)
    1. 11:15–11:30 Active learning guides the synthesis of two-dimensional organic-inorganic hybrid rare-earth double perovskites with potential multifunctional ferroelectric properties Rong Guo, Southeast University, China
    2. 11:30–11:45 Evidential Ensemble Technique Integrated with Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) for Microplastic Concentration Modelling from a Tropical River: a First Application of Evidential Neural Network Ensemble Approach in Microplastic Pollution Abdullahi Garba Usman, Near East University, Türkiye
    3. 11:45–12:00 Human-Centred AI for Thermal Comfort Optimisation in Smart Buildings Tajul Rosli Razak, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
    4. 12:00–12:15 Mechanism of large vibration for bladeless wind energy harvesters with a plate for circular cylinder Guanbin Chen, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
    5. 12:15–12:30 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
  7. 12:30–13:30

    Lunch

  8. 13:30–14:15
    Keynote 3

    Advancements of solar heating and cooling research and its application in buildings

    Professor Yanjun Dai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

    Chair: Professor Jie Ji

  9. 14:15–14:25

    Transition to parallel rooms

  10. 14:25–16:10
    Parallel sessions
    B1 Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems Energy Storage & Conversion · Ballroom 2 (Level 6) · Chair: Professor Ashmore Mawire (North-West University, South Africa)
    1. 14:25–14:55 Invited Speaker: Preliminary investigations on the evacuated PVT-driven methanol electrolysis for enhanced solar hydrogen production Professor Qiliang Wang, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    2. 14:55–15:10 Supercritical CO2 Nanofluids for Solar Thermal Applications: Dispersion, Deposition, and Photothermal Performance Ning Zhao, Southeast University, China
    3. 15:10–15:25 Thermal and Electrical Performance of Passive STFPV-VIG Systems under Different Installation Orientations and Ventilation Conditions Adam Samsudin, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia
    4. 15:25–15:40 Effects of optical filtration layers on the performance of MXene-based solar PV/T module: an experimental analysis Yuanlong Cui, Shandong Jianzhu University, China
    5. 15:40–15:55 Optimizing Photovoltaic Bandgaps for Efficient Underwater Solar Energy Harvesting Haoliang Bai, Wuhan University of Technology, China
    6. 15:55–16:10 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    B2 Thermochemical Energy Storage: Materials, Reactors and Seasonal Systems Energy Storage & Conversion · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Dr Zhiwei Ma (Durham University, United Kingdom)
    1. 14:25–14:55 Invited Speaker: Advances in Reactor Design and Renewable Integration Strategies for Low-Grade Thermochemical Energy Storage Dr Devrim Aydin, Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus
    2. 14:55–15:10 Development and Validation of a Packed-Bed Reactor Discharging Performance Model for Salt Hydrate Thermochemical Energy Storage Jianbin Chen, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    3. 15:10–15:25 Effects of Zonal Design for Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage Systems Mengying Cui, Southeast University, China
    4. 15:25–15:40 Coupled Effects of Thermodynamic Conditions, Bed Configuration and Airflow Characteristics on the Performance of an Open-Loop Thermochemical Energy Storage Reactor Zhuo Chang, University of Ferrara, Italy
    5. 15:40–15:55 Study on the Thermal Evolution Mechanism and Temperature Distribution of Solid-State Batteries Zhehui Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology, China
    6. 15:55–16:10 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    B3 Sustainable Heating, Cooling and Refrigeration Energy Storage & Conversion · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Dr Yi Fan (Shanghai University of Electric Power, China)
    1. 14:25–14:55 Invited Speaker: Experimental Energy Analysis of a Trigeneration System Based on Outdoor Air Temperature: A Case Study at Fatsa State Hospital, Türkiye Professor Ali Kilicarslan, Hitit University, Türkiye
    2. 14:55–15:10 Ultrasonic Oscillation Enhanced Mass Transfer in Ammonia-Water Generation Process:Design and Performance Analysis of a Novel Generator Chuang Pan, Southeast University, China
    3. 15:10–15:25 Decarbonization of Residential Buildings Using Low-Charge R290 Heat Pumps: Experimental and Numerical Approach Mohammad Salman, Korea Institute of Energy Research, South Korea
    4. 15:25–15:40 Design and performance analysis of a CO2 heat pump thermal storage system decoupled from a coal-fired power plant Tengjiao Jia, Central South University, China
    5. 15:40–15:55 Zonal control of a heat-pipe system for long-duration lunar habitats Jingyu Cao, Hunan University, China
    6. 15:55–16:10 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    B4 Intelligent Ventilation and Low-Carbon Building Control AI & Renewable Systems · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Beatrice Bonfanti Pulvirenti (University of Bologna, Italy)
    1. 14:25–14:55 Invited Speaker: Vision-Assisted Event-Triggered Ventilation for Indoor Pollution Control in Low-Carbon Buildings Dr John Kaiser Calautit, University College London, United Kingdom
    2. 14:55–15:10 An integrated surrogate and optimisation framework for PCM-enhanced energy piles using energy-consistency-enhanced deep operator learning Chaokai Zhang, Southeast University, China
    3. 15:10–15:25 A Replicable Community Greenhouse Optimisation System for Low-Energy Year-Round Tomato Production Yanyue Tong, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    4. 15:25–15:40 Investigation of influential variations among variables in Semi-Transparent Perovskite Photovoltaic glazing glare metrics using machine learning and SHAP Li Zhang, China University of Mining and Technology, China
    5. 15:40–15:55 Environmental and economic impact of using IoT sensors combined with IA on the energy efficiency of smart buildings: A comparative econometric assessment of developed and developing countries Oumaima Bel Hadj Salah, Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco
    6. 15:55–16:10 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
  11. 16:10–16:40

    Poster session 1 and refreshments, Exhibition Area, Level 6

    The posters

  12. 16:40–18:25
    Parallel sessions
    C1 Hydrogen Energy Systems, Electrolysers and Fuel Cells Energy Storage & Conversion · Ballroom 2 (Level 6) · Chair: Dr Arif Karabuga (Istanbul Aydin University, Türkiye)
    1. 16:40–16:55 Ce-Doped Ru/RuO2 Heterojunction for Efficient Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Dunyuan Jin, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    2. 16:55–17:10 A Study on High Current Density SOECs for Sustainable Power-to-Hydrogen Conversion Syed Shaheryar Ali Shamsi, Korea Institute of Energy Research, South Korea
    3. 17:10–17:25 Enhanced Performance of proton-conducting solid oxide fuel cells Enabled by a Novel Ce-Doped YBaCo₄O₇ Cathode Xin Zhou, Southeast University, China
    4. 17:25–17:40 Advanced Electrode Design for Renewable Hydrogen Production Using Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells Qiyue Wang, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China
    5. 17:40–17:55 Amino-Functionalized UiO-66/Cellulose Nanofiber Membranes for Sustainable Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Zhengyan Bao, Southeast University, China
    6. 17:55–18:10 Proximity-Enhanced Synergy between FeN₄ and Co₂C Nanoclusters in MOF-Derived Carbon for Spin-Dependent Oxygen Electrocatalysis Baolong Qin, Southeast University, China
    7. 18:10–18:25 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    C2 Carbon Capture, Conversion and Catalytic Processes Energy Storage & Conversion · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Dr Devrim Aydin (Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus)
    1. 16:40–16:55 Amine-Based Materials for Renewable-Energy-Driven Direct Air Capture and CO₂ Utilization: A Short Review Jiheng Luan, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    2. 16:55–17:10 Effect of light stress on designed algae-bacteria model for amelioration of fuel worthy lipids Sana Parveen, Central University of Rajasthan, India
    3. 17:10–17:25 Preparation of High-Efficiency Zirconium-Based Solid Solution Catalysts for CO₂ Hydrogenation to Methanol and Their Performance Study Yu Zhou, Southeast University, China
    4. 17:25–17:40 Composite Interface Engineering of Tin-Based Electrocatalysts for Highly Selective CO2 Reduction to Formate Yaling Jia, Taiyuan University of Technology, China
    5. 17:40–17:55 Tuning the Surface Electronic Structure of Pt/TiO2 for Enhanced CO Oxidation and SO2 Resistance: The Roles of Pt Surface States Chao Yu, Southeast University, China
    6. 17:55–18:10 Nature of Single Atom Catalysts for Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction Yuxiao Meng, Southeast University, China
    7. 18:10–18:25 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    C3 Indoor Environment, Building Services and Low-Carbon Cooling Low-Carbon Buildings · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Assoc. Professor Mardiana Idayu Ahmad (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)
    1. 16:40–16:55 Inverse design of multi-source heterogeneous HVAC terminals using gradient-partitioned level set method Xin Chen, Southeast University, China
    2. 16:55–17:10 Sustainable Heating and Cooling of a Hotel Building in Kuala Lumpur Using a Solar-Powered Absorption Heat Pump System Bilsay Pastakkaya, Bursa Uludag University, Türkiye
    3. 17:10–17:25 Numerical study of an indirect evaporative cooler using porous fiber with intermittent water distribution Yi Chen, Jimei University, China
    4. 17:25–17:40 Dynamic parameter control of temperature-vacuum swing adsorption for energy-efficient direct air capture Kuihua Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    5. 17:40–17:55 A Photothermally Driven Moisture-Pumping Aerogel for Continuous and Directional Building Humidity Regulation Yingying Yang, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China
    6. 17:55–18:10 Rapid Temperature Swing Adsorption with Low-Grade Heat for Direct Air Capture Yanlin Chen, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    7. 18:10–18:25 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    C4 Digital Twins, Simulation and Optimisation for Energy Systems AI & Renewable Systems · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh (Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom)
    1. 16:40–16:55 Design and Simulation of a UHF Microstrip Patch Antenna for Partial Discharge Detection in Power Transformers Nur Azura Noor Azhuan, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia
    2. 16:55–17:10 A Physics-Augmented Machine Learning Digital Twin for Multi-Regime Performance Prediction and Dry-Out Detection in Geometrically Modified Thermosyphons Sanjay J K and Sakthivadivel D, Vellore Institute of Engineering, India
    3. 17:10–17:25 Investigation of a Pioneering LSMHS-ACO Algorithm for Control Optimization of Building Energy System Yunhai Li, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
    4. 17:25–17:40 Study on Droplet Dynamics and Heat Transfer Characteristics of HFE-7100 Impacting Porous Copper Foam Shaolin Zhang, Southeast University, China
    5. 17:40–17:55 Artificial intelligence-aided transition from deterministic to robust wind farm co-design with wake steering Yu Tu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    6. 17:55–18:10 An Active Learning‑Driven Optimization Framework for Flow Field Design in Electrochemical Energy Devices Changjiang Wang, Southeast University, China
    7. 18:10–18:25 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
  13. 18:25

    End of Day 1 programme

Day 2

Friday 14 August 2026

  1. 08:20–08:30

    Welcome and daily announcements, Ballroom 2 (Level 6)

  2. 08:30–09:15
    Keynote 4

    Construction and Research of Self-Powered, Self-Purifying Buildings

    Professor Jie Ji, University of Science and Technology of China, China

    Chair: Professor Hongxing Yang

  3. 09:15–10:00
    Keynote 5

    From Biomass to Built Environment: Innovating Bio-Based Solutions for Smart and Resilient Energy Future

    Assoc. Professor Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

    Chair: Professor Xudong Zhao

  4. 10:00–10:20

    Poster session 2 and refreshments, Exhibition Area, Level 6

    The posters

  5. 10:20–11:55
    Ballroom 2 (Level 6)

    SET2026 Research Spark: Five-minute Student Innovation Showcase

    Chair: Dr Hasila Jarimi (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia)

    The talks
    1. Near-Field Thermophotovoltaic Energy Conversion Using a TiN/HfO₂ Nanowire Hyperbolic Metamaterial Emitter Jining He, Zhejiang University, China
    2. Dynamically Reconfigurable Series–Parallel Photovoltaic Module to Enhance Energy Generation During Shadow Effects in Solar Vehicles Pradyum Kaneria, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
    3. Topology-Optimized Liquid-Cooled Cold Plates for Solar Thermoelectric Generators under Non-Uniform Heat Flux Jinghong Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
    4. Experimental Study on Solar-Driven Catalytic Steam Gasification of Biomass Char Shizhun Liu, Zhejiang University, China
    5. CFD-Informed Acoustic Regime Classification in a Hydrogen Gas Turbine Combustor: A Comparative Machine Learning Study Oyinbonogha Agonga, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    6. A novel salt hydrate thermochemical Rankine-Carnot battery: system design, heat exchanger network integration, and thermodynamic assessment Xianmin Zeng, Guangdong University of Technology, China
    7. Climate-Based Predictive Energy Modelling of Residential Air Conditioning Electricity Consumption Norasikin Hussin, Universiti Teknologi MARA Pulau Pinang Branch, Malaysia
    8. Passive Radiative Cooling for Urban Heat and Building Resilience Under Future Climates Yiying Zhou, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    9. The Carbon within Campus Buildings: Revealing Hidden Hotspots through Embodied Carbon Assessment Najah Md Alwi, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
    10. Multi-Stage PV–TPV Conversion: Decoupling Solar Concentration and Spectral Allocation Jialu Tian, Zhejiang University, China
    11. Enhancing Outdoor Comfort in Delhi -Urban Heat Island Mitigation with Future Climate Projections Het Parikh, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India
    12. Multi-field Coupled Optimization of an Air-Purifying BIPVT System with Thermal–UV Synergistic Disinfection: A CFD–Bayesian Optimization Approach Yu Qian, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    13. An IPMVP-Based Framework for Establishing Energy Baselines in Higher Education Facilities Muhammad Adib Affandi Ahmad Nazren, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
    14. A Solar-Driven Fibrous Humidity Pump for Continuous Indoor Dehumidification Yu Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
    15. Urban Requalification and Sustainability, using the energy efficient and Ambiental parameters. Karla Cavallari, University of Ferrara, Italy
    16. Energy Conversion Analysis of a Metamaterial Absorber for Efficient Solar Energy Harvesting Ziying Cheng, Zhejiang University, China
  6. 11:55–12:30

    Funding Futures Forum

  7. 10:20–12:30
    Parallel sessions
    D2 Photocatalysis, Solar Fuels and Renewable Hydrogen Energy Storage & Conversion · Hall (Level 8) · Chair: Dr Jingyu Cao (Hunan University, China)
    1. 10:20–10:35 Preparation of Ferromagnetic Heterogeneous Photocatalysts and Magnetic-Field Coupling Method For Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Generation Linyi Wu, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    2. 10:35–10:50 Facet-Engineered BaTiO₃ Single Crystals for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution from Water Bashir Ahmmad, Yamagata University, Japan
    3. 10:50–11:05 Construction of Cu2O Facet Junction Coupled with Schottky Junction and Its Performance in Selective PEC CO2 Reduction to Methanol Kai Zhang, Southeast University, China
    4. 11:05–11:20 Multiscale Science of Hydrocyclone-Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Fanghe Zhou, East China University of Science and Technology, China
    5. 11:20–11:30 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 11:30–11:40 Refreshment break
    7. 11:40–11:55 Synergistic Promotion of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Peroxide Production in 2D Covalent Organic Frameworks via Topological Effect and Linkage Engineering Xing Su, Southeast University, China
    8. 11:55–12:10 Highly Active Ni-Based Catalysts for Low-Temperature CO2 Methanation via Stepwise Fe and Mg Regulation Ruwei Yao, Taiyuan University of Technology, China
    9. 12:10–12:25 Easily synthesized self-nitrogen doped carbon-supported nickel bio-based sustainable catalyst for hydrogenation of benzylamine from benzonitrile Weidong Liu, Southeast University, China
    10. 12:25–12:30 Q&A with Part II speakers
    D3 Thermal Energy Storage, Heat Pumps, Refrigeration and System Integration Energy Storage & Conversion · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Shuli Liu (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)
    1. 10:20–10:35 Passive thermal management of multi-elevation energy storage systems using gravity-driven two-phase loops Lu Wang, Tsinghua University, China
    2. 10:35–10:50 Multiphysics modeling and performance evaluation of thermocells Yingyin Sha, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    3. 10:50–11:05 Numerical Investigation of PCM Capsule Relocation in a TES-Integrated Solar Dryer for Enhanced Melting Performance and Continuous Drying Shine Win Naung, University of the West of England, United Kingdom
    4. 11:05–11:20 A reliability-oriented energy storage sizing assessment method for PV systems based on energy decomposition Xingzhi Yuan, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
    5. 11:20–11:25 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 11:25–11:30 Refreshment break
    7. 11:30–11:50 Energy Analysis of a Two-Stage Cascade Refrigeration System Using R-1234yf and R-404A Refrigerant Couple & Investigation of Exergy Efficiencies of the Components of a Two-Stage Vapor Compression Refrigeration System for Different Refrigerants Ali Kilicarslan, Hitit University, Türkiye
    8. 11:50–12:05 Numerical Investigation of a Small-Scale Centrifugal Refrigeration Compressor Using Natural Refrigerants Xiang Qiu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    9. 12:05–12:20 PVT Cascade High-Temperature Heat Pump System for High-Temperature Industrial Heating: Thermodynamic Analysis and Performance Evaluation Teng Jia, Nanjing University, China
    10. 12:20–12:30 Q&A with Part II speakers
    D4 Building Envelopes, Passive Design and Natural Ventilation Low-Carbon Buildings · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Dr John Kaiser Calautit (University College London, United Kingdom)
    1. 10:20–10:45 Invited Speaker: Zephyr City: An Energy-Efficient Solution for Urban Microclimate Enhancement Professor Cruz Li, Chongqing University, China
    2. 10:45–11:00 Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Bifacial Photovoltaic Wall–Thermochromic Composite System for Low-Carbon Buildings Sai Xu, Hefei University of Technology, China
    3. 11:00–11:15 Cleaner Energy Envelope systems for High rise Residential Buildings - An energy analysis and design with BIPV and Micro wind turbines Abhilash Suryan R, College of Engineering Trivandrum, India
    4. 11:15–11:20 Q&A with Part I speakers
    5. 11:20–11:25 Refreshment break
    6. 11:25–11:40 Application of solar photovoltaic vacuum glazing in skylight Wenhao Zhu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
    7. 11:40–11:55 Performance analysis and design optimization of a novel Trombe wall system using CFD and response surface method Kaijie Li, Hefei University of Technology, China
    8. 11:55–12:10 A Bilayer TiO₂/ZrO₂ Radiative Cooling Powder Coating via Electrostatic Spraying for High-Performance Zero-Carbon Cooling Cheng Jin, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    9. 12:10–12:25 Pore-Scale Simulation of Gradient-Distributed Thermochromic Hydrogels for Adaptive Building Envelopes and Smart Window Applications Wenyan Chen, Southeast University, China
    10. 12:25–12:30 Q&A with Part II speakers
    D5 Digital Planning and Forecasting for Renewable Energy Systems AI & Renewable Systems · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Nik Normunira binti Mat Hassan
    1. 10:20–10:50 Invited Speaker: Optimising a Solar-Powered Intercontinental Energy Network for the One Sun One World One Grid Initiative: A Linear Programming Approach Professor K. Srinivas Reddy, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India
    2. 10:50–11:05 Blockchain-Enabled Traceability: Bridging the Hydrogen Trade Gap between Europe and China Sofya Morozova, Haliç University, Türkiye
    3. 11:05–11:20 Comprehensive Assessment of Wind and Solar Energy Potential Toward a Sustainable Future: A Case Study of the GMMR, Libya Djamal Hissein Didane, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
    4. 11:20–11:30 Q&A with Part I speakers
    5. 11:30–11:40 Refreshment break
    6. 11:40–11:55 Machine-Learning-Assisted Design and Analysis of an Integrated Allam Cycle-CO2 Energy Storage System Yingzong Liang, Guangdong University of Technology, China
    7. 11:55–12:10 Techno-Economic Assessment of Hybrid Renewable-Powered Hydrogen Refuelling Station: A Case Study in Sumba Island, Indonesia Taurista Perdana Syawitri, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia
    8. 12:10–12:25 Explainable GA-Optimized Random Forest for Station-Based Solar Irradiance Prediction Abubakar D. Maiwada, University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    9. 12:25–12:30 Q&A with Part II speakers
  8. 12:30–13:30

    Lunch

  9. 13:30–14:15
    Keynote 6

    Low-Resistance Fluid Transport Piping Systems: Theory, Methods, and Engineering Applications

    Professor Angui Li, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, China

    Chair: Professor Yap Pow Seng

  10. 14:15–15:00
    Keynote 7

    Thermal Energy Storage: unlocking the energy transition

    Professor Michele Bottarelli, University of Ferrara, Italy

    Chair: Professor AbuBakr Bahaj

  11. 15:00–15:20

    Coffee break

  12. 15:20–18:15
    Parallel sessions
    E1 Phase Change, Thermochemical and Adaptive Thermal Storage Materials Energy Storage & Conversion · Hall (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Guiqiang Li (University of Science and Technology of China, China)
    1. 15:20–15:50 Invited Speaker: Research of Photothermal-Driven Composite Phase Change Materials Professor Shuli Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
    2. 15:50–16:05 Development of Novel Salt Sorbent Material for Thermochemical Energy Storage Zhiwei Ma, Durham University, United Kingdom
    3. 16:05–16:20 Novel closed loop thermochemical reactor for Thermal Energy Storage Eleonora Baccega, University of Ferrara, Italy
    4. 16:20–16:35 Effect of Cement Incorporation on the Stability and Thermochemical Performance of Vermiculite–CaCl₂ Composites Ismail Kaan Keskin, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    5. 16:35–16:45 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 16:45–17:05 Refreshment break
    7. 17:05–17:20 Machine Learning–Guided Optimization of Mean Carbonation in Solar-Driven Calcium Looping for Thermochemical Energy Storage Ming Lin, Southeast University, China
    8. 17:20–17:35 Design and System-Level Analysis of a Thermochemical Energy Storage Unit for Peak-Load Reduction in Residential Heating Arvin Sohrabi, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
    9. 17:35–17:50 Climatic Adaptability of Customized Phase Change Energy Piles Based on the Random Aggregate Method Zhengheng Gan, Southeast University, China
    10. 17:50–18:05 Enhancing Medium-Deep Geothermal Energy Extraction Using Phase Change Material Working Fluids Aizheng Li, Southeast University, China
    11. 18:05–18:15 Q&A with Part II speakers
    E2 Bioenergy, Renewable Fuels and Sustainable Solar Materials Energy Storage & Conversion · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Ir. Dr. Fauziah Jerai@Junaidi (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
    1. 15:20–15:35 Effect of Using Supercooled Sugar Alcohol-Based PCMs on Operating Duration and Heat Source Temperature Fluctuation in a Solar Organic Rankine Cycle Ze Liu, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    2. 15:35–15:50 Mechanistic Study of On-Line Electrochemical Upgrading of Biomass Pyrolysis Vapors in a Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell Xian Pan, Southeast University, China
    3. 15:50–16:05 Innovative tunable and modular UV aging light source and accelerated aging results of downshifting layers for photovoltaic applications Leonardo Sollazzo, University of Ferrara, Italy
    4. 16:05–16:20 Pilot trial, performance study and economic assessment of enriched-oxy and steam biomass gasification: towards sustainable, clean and efficient energy conversion and hydrogen production Hao Shi, Southeast University, China
    5. 16:20–16:35 Thermodynamic simulation, energy, and emission assessment of rice husk co-combustion system Muhamad Taufiq Irsyad, Kyoto University, Japan
    6. 16:35–16:45 Q&A with Part I speakers
    7. 16:45–17:05 Refreshment break
    8. 17:05–17:20 Comparison of food cooking tests in a solar box cooker with and without heat transfer enhancement using positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heating fans Ashmore Mawire, North-West University, South Africa
    9. 17:20–17:35 Selective C–O Bond Cleavage in Biomass Furans to Biofuels via Tailored Catalyst Acidity and Metal–Support Interactions Qunfeng Chen, Southeast University, China
    10. 17:35–17:50 Performance Analysis of PV/T Collectors with Spectrally Selective Cover Ken Chen, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    11. 17:50–18:05 Single-Atom Ni-NAC Catalysts with Ultra-Low Nickel Loading for Selective Reductive Catalytic Fractionation of Lignocellulosic Feedstocks Yongtong Zhang, Southeast University, China
    12. 18:05–18:15 Q&A with Part II speakers
    E3 Combustion, Thermal Power and Low-Carbon Fuel Conversion Energy Storage & Conversion · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Ali Kilicarslan (Hitit University, Türkiye)
    1. 15:20–15:50 Invited Speaker: Experimental Performance Study of Diesel Generator Using 40% Renewable Fuel Blends: FAME and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Professor Berkah Fajar Tamtomo Kiono, Diponegoro University, Indonesia
    2. 15:50–16:05 Experimental Study on Combustion Characteristics in the Dense Phase Zone of Circulating Fluidized Bed Ultra-Low NOx Coal-Fired Boilers Liye Wang, Southeast University, China
    3. 16:05–16:20 An Economically Viable Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis System for High-Yield Drop-in Gas Turbine Fuel from Polypropylene and Yellow Grease Oil Muhammad Syahiran Abdul Malik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    4. 16:20–16:35 Sustainable High-Temperature Bond-Coat Materials for Efficient Heavy-Duty Gas Turbines: Microstructure and Oxidation Behavior of LPBF-Fabricated ODS NiCoCrAlTaY Alloys Yuwen Qiu, Southeast University, China
    5. 16:35–16:50 Ligand-Stabilized Synthesis of Zeolite-Encapsulated-Metal Composite Materials for Alkane Dehydrogenation Shaojia Song, Taiyuan University of Technology, China
    6. 16:50–17:00 Q&A with Part I speakers
    7. 17:00–17:10 Refreshment break
    8. 17:10–17:25 Structure–Activity Relationship of NH3–Treated Spherical KNbO3 in Catalytic Carbonyl Sulfide Hydrolysis: Oxygen Vacancy Engineering vs. Nitrogen Doping Jian Gao, Southeast University, China
    9. 17:25–17:40 Asymmetric Carnot Battery Configurations for Solar PV-CSP Hybrid Systems: Integration, Performance, and Techno-Economic Analysis Jin Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    10. 17:40–17:55 Non-Adiabatic CFD Simulation of Ammonia-Coal Co-Firing in a Generic Burner: Control of Fuel-Nitrogen Conversion Pathways for Low-Carbon Power Generation Nik Siti Hasniati Nik Leh, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
    11. 17:55–18:10 Performance study of a solid oxide fuel cell（SOFC）–CO2 combined cycle energy storage and power generation system Jingkui Zhang, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China
    12. 18:10–18:15 Panel Q&A and discussion with all session speakers
    E4 Thermal Management, Heat Recovery and Cooling Technologies Energy Storage & Conversion · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Qiliang Wang (University of Science and Technology of China, China)
    1. 15:20–15:50 Invited Speaker: Advanced Thermal Management and Energy Recovery Strategies for Sustainable High-Performance Computing Infrastructures Professor Beatrice Bonfanti Pulvirenti, University of Bologna, Italy
    2. 15:50–16:05 Gradient composite structures for suppressing the propagation of thermal runaway in high-capacity LiFePO4 batteries Chengcheng Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology, China
    3. 16:05–16:20 Rational design of hydrogels with improved evaporative cooling performance for high heat flux thermal management Mingyang Ma, Southeast University, China
    4. 16:20–16:35 Investigation on zonal topology optimization enabled direct cooling thermal management in full scale lithium-ion battery packs Junlong Kong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    5. 16:35–16:50 Development and Validation of a One-Dimensional Transient Model for High-Temperature Alkali Metal Heat Pipes in Decay Heat Removal Peng Ju, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
    6. 16:50–16:55 Q&A with Part I speakers
    7. 16:55–17:05 Refreshment break
    8. 17:05–17:20 Power Enhancement of Thin Film Thermoelectric Generator through Cationic Doping Ubaidah Syafiq, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    9. 17:20–17:35 Directional capillary-driven liquid transport on magnetically responsive micropillar array surfaces Bokai Yang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    10. 17:35–17:50 Electrolyte Engineering of Liquid Thermocells for Low-Grade Heat Harvest at Sub-Zero Temperatures Xin Lu, Southeast University, China
    11. 17:50–18:05 Asymmetric configuration and electrolyte engineering for high-performance ultrathin ionic thermoelectric cells Haofei Meng, Southeast University, China
    12. 18:05–18:15 Q&A with Part II speakers
    E5 Energy Policy, Techno-Economics and Sustainable Communities Policy & Management · MR4 (Level 7) · Chair: Dr Tajul Rosli Razak (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
    1. 15:20–15:35 Economic and environmental impact of different scenarios for the green hydrogen market in Chile - An intersectoral approach Cristian Mardones, University of Concepción, Chile
    2. 15:35–15:50 Thermodynamic analysis of geothermal energy systems with different design configurations for sustainable hydrogen production Arif Karabuga, Istanbul Aydin University, Türkiye
    3. 15:50–16:05 Designing a Three-Track Internal Carbon Pricing Governance Mechanism in the Real Estate Service Industry Wan-Yu Weng, National Chengchi University, Taiwan
    4. 16:05–16:20 E-Ratiba, the Energy Timetable: a planning tool for Energy Use and Revenue in Solar-Powered Schools in Nairobi Vincenzo Rossi, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    5. 16:20–16:35 Repurposing Wave-Energy Absorption Technologies for Coastal Erosion Adaptation Brathikan VM, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India
    6. 16:35–16:45 Q&A with Part I speakers
    7. 16:45–16:55 Refreshment break
    8. 16:55–17:10 Advancing Applied Renewable Energy Education through Makerspace-Based Learning: A Longitudinal Case Study Rafat Al Afif, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria
    9. 17:10–17:25 Validation of an Adaptive Outdoor Thermal Comfort Questionnaire for Therapeutic Parks in Hospital Environments Noraishah Mohammad Sham, Institute for Medical Research, Malaysia
    10. 17:25–17:40 Developing Facility Management Guidelines for Safe and Inclusive Public Transport for All in a World Heritage Tourism City: The Case of Ayutthaya, Thailand Wiruj Somsopon, Thammasat University, Thailand
    11. 17:40–17:55 ENVI-met Microclimate Simulation in Tropical Hospital Therapeutic Gardens: A Multi-Site Validation Study Farah Nurhanis, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
    12. 17:55–18:10 Assessing the Impact of Transportation Infrastructure Development on Land Use/Land Cover Change and Urban Heat Island Dynamics in Benin City, Nigeria Geraldine Nkechinyere Okeudo, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria
    13. 18:10–18:15 Q&A with Part II speakers
  13. 19:00–22:00
    Gala dinner

    Gala dinner, Ballroom 1 (doors open 18:30)

    Dinner and cultural programme · WSSET Innovation Awards · WSSET Award of Scientific Excellence · Best Paper & Poster Awards · Best 5-Minute Presentation Award

Day 3

Saturday 15 August 2026

  1. 08:20–08:30

    Welcome and daily announcements, Ballroom 2 (Level 6)

  2. 08:30–09:15
    Keynote 8

    Maximising power output from wind farms through yaw controls and wind turbine layout optimisation

    Professor Hongxing Yang, Southwest Jiaotong University, China

    Chair: Professor Yanjun Dai

  3. 09:15–11:45
    Parallel sessions
    F1 Machine Learning for Thermal Systems and Energy Technologies AI & Renewable Systems · Ballroom 2 (Level 6) · Chair: Ts. Dr. Nur Atiqah binti Ramlan (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
    1. 09:15–09:40 Invited Speaker: Enabling Electrification of Heating Through SuperThermalBattery Dr Hasila Jarimi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    2. 09:40–09:55 Topology Optimization of a High-Performance Cold Plate Operating in the Turbulent Regime for BTMS Applications Zexu Wang, Southeast University, China
    3. 09:55–10:10 Numerical investigation of the aeroelastic performance of a wind turbine operating under yaw misalignment Shine Win Naung, The University of the West of England, United Kingdom
    4. 10:10–10:25 A Residual-Corrected Dual-State Surrogate Modelling Framework for Thermoeconomic Optimization of Concentrated Thermoelectric Generators under Nonuniform Irradiation Haowen Liu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
    5. 10:25–10:30 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 10:30–10:40 Refreshment break
    7. 10:40–10:55 Performance Analysis of Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems with In-Situ Lunar Water Ice Thermal Storage Kongfu Hu, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    8. 10:55–11:10 Robust Predictive Control for Energy-Aware Data Center Cooling with Online Disturbance Compensation Tiexiao Xu, Tsinghua University, China
    9. 11:10–11:25 Experimental and Numerical Evaluation of Surface Integrity and Mechanical Performance of Finished STS 316L Rod Bars: Integrated AI Image Processing Chanchamnan Sieb, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea
    10. 11:25–11:40 Experimental Investigation on the Thermal-Hydraulic Performance of TPMS-Based Air-Cooling Heat Exchangers for High-Altitude Applications Xinyue Zhang, Southeast University, China
    11. 11:40–11:45 Q&A with Part II speakers
    F2 Building Performance, Heritage and Community Energy Low-Carbon Buildings · ER2 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Cruz Li (Chongqing University, China)
    1. 09:15–09:45 Invited Speaker: SENSE-AI: A Sensor-Enabled, Mixed-Methods AI Framework for Heritage Housing Performance Evaluation Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
    2. 09:45–10:00 Reframing Universal Design as a Spatial-Governance Framework for Sustainable Heritage Tourism Management: Evidence from Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand Satitaporn Lubkosa and Choomket Sawangjaroen, Thammasat University, Thailand
    3. 10:00–10:15 Year-Round Field Assessment and Economic Feasibility of a Polymer-Core Indirect Evaporative Cooler in Hot and Humid Climates Xiaochen Ma, China University of Petroleum (East China), China
    4. 10:15–10:30 City-to-Facade Multi-Scale Assessment of a Flap-Fin Dual-Channel Windcatcher for Stable Natural Ventilation under Low-Wind, Directional Urban Flows in Chongqing Jiaxiang Li, Chongqing University, China
    5. 10:30–10:35 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 10:35–10:40 Refreshment break
    7. 10:40–10:55 From Quantity Take-Off to Carbon Take-Off: Benchmarking Material Intensity and Embodied Carbon in Malaysian Mosque Projects Farah Shahrin, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
    8. 10:55–11:10 A Short-Term Building Energy Consumption Forecasting Framework Based on Decomposition and Adaptive Grouping Kejun Tao, Hefei University of Technology, China
    9. 11:10–11:25 Overheating Risk and Future Climate Adaptation in Loft Conversions of Older UK Housing: Optimisation of Roof Fenestration Design Using a Victorian / Early 20th-Century Terraced House Ke Qu, CarbonFutureX Group Ltd, United Kingdom
    10. 11:25–11:40 Ultra-white, Lightweight and Thermally Insulating Hollow Glass Microsphere Ceramics for Zero-carbon Passive Radiative Cooling Jiahao Ni, University of Science and Technology of China, China
    11. 11:40–11:45 Q&A
    F3 Advanced Heat Transfer, Thermal Systems and Sustainable Building Materials Energy Storage & Conversion · ER3 (Level 8) · Chair: Professor Berkah Fajar Tamtomo Kiono (Diponegoro University, Indonesia)
    1. 09:15–09:30 Pressure-dependent pool boiling characteristics of liquid oxygen Implications for cryogenic thermal management in sustainable energy systems Jiashi Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
    2. 09:30–09:45 Lignin-Based Reinforcement of HDPE–EPDM Blends for Low-Carbon and Energy-Efficient Applications Muhammad Khatami, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    3. 09:45–10:00 Enhancement of mass transfer in ammonia-water distillation utilizing a novel packed column with integrated ultrasonic atomization Subtitle: Effects of atomization rate and initial droplet diameter Shenghao Huang, Southeast University, China
    4. 10:00–10:15 Coupling Interfacial Molecular Engineering and Rayleigh–Bénard Convection in BNNS@PDA Nanofluids for High-Performance Direct Absorption Solar Collectors Hao Wang, Southeast University, China
    5. 10:15–10:20 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 10:20–10:25 Refreshment break
    7. 10:25–10:40 A novel LPBF MoCu40 alloy for Energy-Efficient Thermal Management in High-Power Electronic Systems Jie Liu, Southeast University, China
    8. 10:40–10:55 Green Inhibitors for Steel Corrosion in Concrete: Poly(acrylic acid) and Tannic Acid through Electrochemical, Surface, and Molecular-Level Characterization Ismail Mudhaffar, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
    9. 10:55–11:10 Influence of Sodium Metasilicate Dosage on the Fresh Properties of Saudi Calcined Clay-Based One-Part Geopolymer Binder Amin Al-Fakih, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
    10. 11:10–11:25 Effect of Synergistic NaOH and Ammonium Polyphosphate Treatment on Fire Retardancy of Kenaf–Cotton Non-Woven Insulation Muhammad Ibrahim Salahuddin Tengku, JKR Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Technology (CREaTE), Malaysia
    11. 11:25–11:40 Regulating Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Materials Enabling Sustainable Electricity–Water Cogeneration Zhengyi Mao, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China
    12. 11:40–11:45 Q&A with Part II speakers
    F4 Urban Sustainability, Water and Inclusive City Planning Urban & Environment · ER4 (Level 8) · Chair: Dr Norhayati Mat Wajid (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)
    1. 09:15–09:30 Office Greywater Influents: Variability and Impact on Decentralised Treatment in Sustainable Building Systems George Milev, Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
    2. 09:30–09:45 Flow Reduction Technique in a Novel Gravity Driven Rainwater Harvesting System Collection Tank with Natural Filtration for Clean Water Supply Zainal Abidin Kamarul Baharin, MEC Engineering Resources, Malaysia
    3. 09:45–10:00 Pressurized Injection-Enhanced Bioaugmentation for Sustainable Groundwater Remediation: Field Evidence from Chlorinated Methane-Contaminated Urban Aquifers Qinjun Liang, Southeast University, China
    4. 10:00–10:15 An evaluation framework to assess of pedestrian comfort in relation to street design along Indira Gandhi Road corridor, Kozhikode Deepa Rani R, College of Engineering Trivandrum, India
    5. 10:15–10:20 Q&A with Part I speakers
    6. 10:20–10:25 Refreshment break
    7. 10:25–10:40 From Participatory Planning to Implementation Readiness: Evaluating the Smart Ayutthaya Heritage Public Transport for All Master Plan Against International Principles Alita Chaladdee, Thammasat University, Thailand
    8. 10:40–10:55 Comparison of the electrical and thermal performances for different urban solar photovoltaic installation types Yijie Zhang, Tongji University, China
    9. 10:55–11:10 Exploring Adaption Strategies and Perceptions of Thermal Comfort Among Students and Staff in Tropical Urban Muhammad Zhafri Andzar Zaharudin, Universiti Teknologi Mara (uitm), Malaysia
    10. 11:10–11:25 Accessible Learning Districts as Urban Social Infrastructure for Inclusive Cities: From Fragmented Welfare Facilities to a Connected Learning District in Pakkred, Thailand Choomket Sawangjaroen, Thammasat University, Thailand
    11. 11:25–11:40 Mapping Urban Heat Island Dynamics in Osijek, Croatia: Integrating Landsat Thermal Data with GIS-Based Land Cover Analysis Francis Ezinwanne Onuegbu, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria
    12. 11:40–11:45 Q&A with Part II speakers
  4. 11:45–12:15

    Poster session 3 and refreshments, Exhibition Area, Level 6

    The posters

  5. 12:15–12:45

    Closing ceremony, Ballroom 2

    Closing remarks by the Conference Chairs and announcement of SET2027

  6. 12:45

    End of conference and departures

Exhibition area

Poster sessions

Poster session 1: Energy Storage & Thermal Systems Day 1, 16:10–16:40 · 15 posters
  1. Standalone PV-powered air-conditioning system with PCM ice-gel cold storage: a case study in a Malaysian healthcare facility Amiruddin Abdullah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Hasila Jarimi, University of Nottingham, Malaysia; Muhamad Fadhli Ramlee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Noor Muhammad Abd. Rahman, Engineering Services Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia; Mohd Haikal Jamaludin, Engineering Services Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia; Emy Zairah Ahmad, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia; Tajul Rosli Razak, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Saffa Riffat, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  2. Design and experimental investigation of a direct contact phase change packed bed heat exchanger Xiaoqiang Zhai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Zhaokai Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Hanze Wei, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China; Kunlong Xin, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
  3. Cobalt-doped MnO2 Namowires Fabricated By Electrodeposition for Enhanced Aquuoes ZIinc-Ion Batteries Bayan Baatiyah, King Fahad University, Saudi Arabia
  4. Laser-Patterned Cu-Supported NiCoRh Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Efficient Hydrogen and Oxygen Evolution Samavia Rafiq, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Muhammad Ashraf Gondal, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Farhan Arshad, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  5. Operation Optimization Framework for Hydrogen Cogeneration Systems Under Supply and Demand Uncertainties Chengyun Li, Southeast University, China; Qingsong Hua, Beijing Normal University, China; Li Sun, Southeast University, China
  6. A Novel Combined Power and Steam System Based on Deep Recovery of Waste Energy: Modelling, Optimization, and Evaluation Jiawen Yang, Southeast University, China; Yefan Wang, Southeast University, China; Qihao Feng, Southeast University, China; Liu Yang, Southeast University, China
  7. A Novel CaCl₂/Graphite Felt-Based Thermochemical System for Solar-Driven Thermal Energy Storage and Heat Release Jian Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China; Shuli Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
  8. Numerical analysis of support columns in vapor chambers Haojiang Ran, Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, China; Zhen Li, Key Laboratory for Thermal Science and Power Engineering of Ministry of Education, Tsinghua University, China
  9. Cross-Linking Strategies for Enhancing Reproducibility and Morphological Stability in Organic Solar Cells Shafidah Shafian, Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Kyungkon Kim, Ewha Womans University, South Korea
  10. Numerical Analysis of Structural Configuration Effects on the Cooling Performance of a Compound Parabolic Concentrator-Based Radiative Cooling Device Ya Dan, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Kexi Mi, Southwest Petroleum University, China; Yixin Guo, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Yuehong Su, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Mingke Hu, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
  11. Exploring a novel reactor with pea-stem-inspired flow channels for thermochemical energy storage Yong Zhang, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Hua Li, School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Jianbin Chen, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Ziwei Chen, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Yuehong Su, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom; Yanping Yuan, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Mingke Hu, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
  12. Evaluation of Choline Chloride/Lactic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Nanofluids for Broadband Solar Thermal Management Chongjie Xiong, Beijing Institute of Technology, China; Shuli Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China; Zhiqi Xu, Beijing Institute Of Technology, China
  13. Efficient Thermal Management for Sustainable Energy Storage via Simplified Converging Channels Jun-Hong Wang, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan; Chien-Lin Tsai, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan; Jyun-Hong Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan
  14. Research on Air Flow Organization and Thermal Environment Simulation of Data Center Dry Cooler Ke Cui, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China; Mingyang Wang, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, China; Lu Wang, Tsinghua University, China; Kang Yuan, Ttsinghua university, China; Zhen Li, Ttsinghua university, China
  15. Investigation of a Liquid Piston Air Compressor for Near-Isothermal Compression and Enhanced Energy Efficiency Krisnan K, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India; Brathikan Vijayamohan Mankayakarasi, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India; Rukaiya Beevi M, Kumaraguru College of Technology, India
Poster session 2: Buildings, AI & Smart Energy Systems Day 2, 10:00–10:20 · 17 posters
  1. Managing Scope 3 Category 1 Emissions through Supplier Engagement in the Real Estate Service Industry Han Sen Teng, National Chengchi University, Taiwan; Yun-Sheng Hsu, Sinyi Group, Taiwan
  2. The Energy Paradox of Edge AI: Evaluating the Net Efficiency of Occupancy-Based HVAC Control on Heterogeneous Edge Platforms Zhe Wang, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, China; Hao Sun, University of Surrey, United Kingdom; John Kaiser Calautit, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  3. Engineering Single-Phase Spinel High-Entropy Oxides for Sustainable Green Hydrogen Production Shaheryar Malik, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  4. Development of a Sustainable One-Part Alkali-Activated Binder Mehtab Ahmad, Civil and Environmental Engineering KFUPM, Saudi Arabia; Amin Al Fakih, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saudi Arabia
  5. Influence of Ceramic Polishing Sludge on the Compressive and Flexural Strength of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Moneef Qaid, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Amin Al-Fakih, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Rida Assaggaf, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  6. Parametric Characterization and Operating Boundaries of Air and Liquid Cooling Architectures in High-Density Data Centers Xinyi Wang, Tsinghua, China; Lu Wang, Tsinghua University, China; Haojiang Ran, Tsinghua University, China; Tiexiao Xu, Tsinghua University, China; Bo Zhang, Tsinghua University, China; Zhen Li, Tsinghua University, China
  7. Thermal-moisture transfer characteristics and configuration optimization of PCM-integrated wall Ziyu Leng, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Xiaoling Cao, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Yanping Yuan, Southwest Jiaotong University, China; Yong Zhang, Southwest Jiaotong University, China
  8. Data-Driven Optimization Control of HVAC Chilled Water Systems in Sustainable Buildings Anyu Zhao, Tianjin University, China
  9. Smart Indoor Environmental Monitoring and Control Using a Residential Digital Twin with Vision-Language Derived Scene States Mohammad Hafiz bin Ismail, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Tajul Rosli Razak, Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, 40450, Malaysia; Hasila Jarimi, Solar Energy Research Institute. The National University of Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Malaysia
  10. Reinforcement Learning Based Load Frequency Control in Renewable-Integrated Hybrid Power Systems Amil Daraz, Center for Sustainable Energy Systems, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  11. Spectrally selective CsₓWO₃-enabled semi-transparent photovoltaic facade for solar-driven thermal disinfection Yifei Gao, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei ,China.; Jie Ji, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei ,China.; Yuzhe Zhang, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei ,China.
  12. Comprehensive performance prediction of a semi-transparent PV-PCM ventilated curtain wall system coupled with an air handling unit Xinran Wang, School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China; Jie Ji, School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China; Yayun Tang, Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Tsinghua University, China; Wei Ke, School of Engineering Science, University of Science and Technology of China
  13. Development and validation of an MS2-based thermal inactivation model for viral aerosols in an air-purifying Trombe wall Suyue Xu, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.; Jie Ji, epartment of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China.
  14. Data-driven Model Predictive Control for Intelligent Natural Ventilation in Office Buildings Lingqian Wu, Tongji University, China; Hangyue Zhang, Tongji University, China; Tianxin Chang, Tongji University, China; Zhi Zhuang, Tongji University, China
  15. A Digital Twin Framework for Intelligent Air Quality Monitoring and Sustainable Urban Environmental Management in Malaysia Hasila Jarimi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Xiao Li, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom; Yanan Zhang, Calling Bridge Limited, United Kingdom; Tajul Rosli Razak, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia; Nurfarhana Alyssa Ahmad Affandi, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Muhammad Amir Aziat Ishak, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Adnan Ibrahim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Ahmad Fazlizan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Norasikin Ahmad Ludin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Ubaidah Syafiq, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Mohammad Hafiz bin Ismail, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  16. Characterisation of Bedroom thermal microclimates influencing Sleep quality in diverse Residential settings in Kerala. Anagha Ashok, Department of Architecture and Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala, India; Deepa Rani R, Department of Architecture and Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum, Kerala, India
  17. Development of a GFM/GFL-based Microgrid Platform and Assessment of Microgrid Resilience Under Different GFL Penetration Rates Po-Yuan Wu, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; Yi-Quan Liao, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; Ting-Yue Chen, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; Sei Zhen Khong, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan; Kuo-Sheng Hsieh, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan; Wen-Zhuang Jiang, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan; Hung-Wei Chen, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan; Ching-Jung Liao, Taiwan Power Research Institute, Taiwan
Poster session 3: Materials, Environment & Applications Day 3, 11:45–12:05 · 16 posters
  1. Sustainable Waste-Derived Carbon Material for Supercapacitor Applications Muhammad Aftab, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Zahid Manzoor Bhat, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Mohammad Furquan, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Dr. Mohammad Qamar, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  2. Numerical Analysis and the Impact of Phase Change Material on Semi-Transparent CdTe Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) for Building Application Farhana Razali, Solar Energy Research Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Hasila Jarimi, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, United Kingdom; Emy Zairah Ahmad, Faculty of Electrical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka; Shafidah Shafian, Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Wardah Fatimah Mohammad Yusoff, Architecture Department, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Muaz Mohd Zaini Makhtar, School of Industrial Technology, Bioprocess Technology Division, Universiti Sains Malaysia; Ubaidah Syafiq, Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; Muslizainun Mustapha, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  3. Sustainable Composite Polyelectrolyte Complex Membranes for Environmentally Friendly Water Desalination Abdullah Sani, Material Science and Engineering KFUPM, Saudi Arabia; Dr M. Irshad Baig, Material Science and Engineering KFUPM, Saudi Arabia
  4. Phase-Field Benchmark Study of Quartic and Sixth-Order Free Energies with Applications to Sustainable Energy Materials Abdul Wahab, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Abdullah Shah, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  5. Ash Particle Interactions with High-Temperature Walls: Effects of Ammonium Bisulfate and Collision Parameters Jiakai Zhang, School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China; Haorui Yu, School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China; Weiguo Pan, School of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Electric Power, China
  6. Synergistic Effects of Nano-Natural Pozzolan and ZIF-67 on the Mechanical Performance and Microstructure of Cement Composites Saeed Bablghoom, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Ashraf Bahraq, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia; Mohammed Alosta, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
  7. Molecular-Descriptor-Based Machine Learning Analysis of Functional Group Structure-Property Relationships in Composite Phase Change Materials Yuhang Chen, Beijing Institute of Technology, China; Shuli Liu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
  8. Integrated Catalytic Upgrading of Biomass-Derived Furfural into High-Density Sustainable Aviation Fuel Components Wuyu Wang, Southeast University, China; Xinghua Zhang, Southeast University, China; Longlong Ma, Southeast University, China
  9. Efficient Production of Biofuels from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Transforming Furfural Derivatives into Sustainable Fuels Peng Zheng, Southeast University, China; Qi Zhang, Southeast University, China
  10. Efficient Hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived oxygenates to sustainable aviation fuel over highly dispersed Ni-supported hierarchical HZSM-5 catalyst Luying Lu, Southeast University, China; Xinghua Zhang, Southeast University, China; Longlong Ma, Southeast University, China
  11. Fabrication of Continuous Catalyst Coating at Low Iridium Loading for PEM Water Electrolysis Yifan Wang, University of Science and Technology of China
  12. Bioinspired self-adaptive thermoelectric device with hydrogen bonding-enhanced robustness Fengqi Xu, university of science and technology of china
  13. Transparent wood for next-generation windows: An evaluation of thermal transmittance, solar heat gain coefficient, and energy performance Ahmad Fadel Alkahlout, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
  14. Rethinking Green Appeals for Generation Z Electric Vehicle Adoption in Taiwan Cheng-Feng Wu, Department of Business Administration, National Taipei University, Taiwan; Meng-Chen Lin, School of Business, Wuchang University of Technology, China; Chei-Chang Chiou, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan; Keng Sheng Ting, Bachelor Degree Program of Artificial Intelligence Applications Engineering, Minth University of Science and Technology, Taiwan; Jian-Ji Huang, Department of Multimedia Game Development and Application, Hungkuang University, Taiwan.
  15. Potential Application of Passivhaus Standards in Hot Climates of Saudi Arabian Residential Buildings Siddig Omer, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  16. Hyperchaotic Map-Based Cryptographic Cybersecurity Framework for Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Renewable Energy Systems Naveed Hussain, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
The venue

Where everything happened.

Keynote venue
Ballroom 2, Level 6
Parallel rooms
Ballroom 2 (Level 6) and ER2–ER4 (Level 8) on Days 1 and 3; Hall and ER2–ER4 (Level 8), plus MR4 (Level 7), on Day 2
Posters and social
Poster sessions: Exhibition Area, Level 6 · Gala dinner: Ballroom 1
SET2026

Kuala Lumpur, 13 to 15 August 2026.

The conference SET Conferences