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Globally, thermal energy accounts for approximately half of total end-user energy demand, with 90% of the global energy budget dedicated to its conversion, transmission, and storage. Thermal energy storage (TES) technologies play a pivotal role in stabilizing renewable energy output, enhancing utilization efficiency, and accelerating the transition toward decarbonized and clean energy systems. TES solutions are not only technically and economically scalable but also offer high energy density, long lifespan, operational flexibility, and superior thermal efficiency. Their applications span a wide range of sectors, including industrial energy systems, thermal power plant flexibility retrofits, integrated generation-grid-load-storage systems, multi-energy complementarity, high-temperature power generation, clean heating and cooling, cold chain logistics, electronic thermal management, green construction materials, and household appliances. This session welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to, the latest advances in development and performance optimization of TES materials for diverse applications, key technologies for TES devices and equipment, system design, operational strategies, and efficiency improvements. Contributions may include experimental studies, theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, engineering validations, policy assessments, market analyses, and so on.

Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:

• TES materials;
• TES devices and equipment;
• TES systems;
• TES Policy and Market.

Yimo Luo Hunan University, China

Dr. Yimo Luo is currently a professor at the College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University, served as member of the Solar Energy Utilization Professional Committee of Chinese Engineering Construction Standardization Association, director of Hunan Provincial Society of Building Environment & Energy Application, director of Hunan Provincial Refrigeration Society, and member of Hunan Provincial Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning Society. She has presided more than 10 projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation, innovative projects of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, sub tasks of the National Key R&D Program, Hong Kong Research Grants Council Projects and so on. She has published more than 60 academic papers and more than 10 authorized patents, drafted and participated in 1 national standard, 1 group industry standard, and served as the young editorial board members of journals such as Energy Storage Science and Technology, Building Science, and Journal of Hunan University. Her research focuses on energy storage materials, heat and mass transfer in advanced heating/cooling systems, and their intelligent control for sustainable buildings. She has developed innovative low-carbon building technologies, including thermal energy storage systems, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), and smart windows for energy efficiency. As an active contributor to the IEA EBC international cooperation project, she maintains extensive global collaborations with leading experts in the field. Currently, she is particularly interested in advancing adsorption thermal energy storage systems for buildings using a multiscale approach.

Cancan Zhang Beijing University of Technology, China

Cancan Zhang is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Beijing University of Technology, served as the Deputy Secretary General of the Energy Storage Engineering Special Committee of the Chinese Chemical Society, the Deputy Director of the Molten Salt Energy Storage Special Committee of the China Inorganic Salt Industry Association, a member of the Energy Storage Application Branch of the China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association. He has presided over more than 10 sub projects of the National Key R&D Program, the National Natural Science Foundation, the Ministry of Education's Industry University Cooperation Collaborative Education Project, the Major Science and Technology Special Project of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the Key R&D Program of Hebei Province. He has published more than 60 academic papers, including 45 SCI papers, more than 10 authorized patents, drafted and participated in 2 national standards and 3 group industry standards. He served as young editorial board members of the Journal of Thermal Science, Energy Storage and Saving (ENSS) Carbon Neutrality, Corrosion Communication, Editorial board members of journals such as Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, Energy Storage Science and Technology, China Journal of Corrosion and Protection, China Special Equipment Safety, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, etc.. He won the second prize of Henan Science and Technology Progress Award, the second prize of the Advanced Energy Storage Technology Innovation Competition of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China Baosteel Education Award, exemplary individual for employment and entrepreneurship of Beijing University of Technology, outstanding head teacher of Beijing University of Technology, and outstanding young editorial board member of the Journal of Thermal Science.

Baoshan Xie Changsha University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Baoshan Xie is a Lecturer and Master's Supervisor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology. She is a recipient of the prestigious Hunan Provincial Furong Scholars Program for High-Level Talents.Her primary research focuses on phase-change thermal storage materials and systems, as well as thermal energy storage and heat pump heating technologies. Dr. Xie has secured competitive research grants as Principal Investigator, including projects funded by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (General Program), the Hunan Provincial Key Research and Development Program, and the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation.She has authored over 30 SCI-indexed papers in leading international journals such as Energy & Environmental Science and Energy. Her scholarly contributions also include co-authoring three academic books (in both Chinese and English), holding five authorized invention patents, and participating in the development of one industry association standard.Dr. Xie's research excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the Third Prize of the Hebei Province Natural Science Award and the Second Prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Renewable Energy Society. She actively serves the academic community as a Youth Editorial Board Member for the journal Energy Engineering and as a Liaison Officer for the Chinese Society of Power Engineering.

Building energy consumption is one of the world’s major energy consumption and produces considerable carbon emissions. The application of new sustainable energy technologies in buildings to lower carbon emission in maintenance and promote its smart operation can significantly benefit global warming and the sustainable development of human society. In this context, the development of sustainable energy technologies for smart buildings is impending in promoting the worldwide carbon neutrality. A considerable amount of studies involving sustainable energy technological upgrades have been devoted to reducing the building energy consumption and carbon emission in the last decade. For example, decarbonisation and load flexibility regulation in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is one of fundamental measures to meet the net zero carbon emission target. Research has been very active globally to explore miscellaneous sustainable energy solutions to minimise carbon emission caused by HVAC in buildings. Besides, solar energy has been also focused regarding its significance in reduction of carbon emissions. It can be directly utilized or flexibly converted to other energy forms according to the user’s demands, such as heating, cooling, power generation, water desalination, etc. A considerable amount of studies on solar energy technologies involving materials upgrades, novel solar collectors, advanced solar energy storage, high-performance energy conversion, heat transfer enhancement or insulation, and system optimization has been devoted. In addition, a large number of new sustainable energy technologies have received widespread attention. To further spread advanced sustainable energy technologies for smart buildings, this Session is organized to attract cutting-edge researches addressing existing bottlenecks and future challenges. Scholars from related fields were invited to report critical review, experimental, and theoretical investigation of technology innovation and development for sustainable and smart building applications.

Potential topics of interest encompass, but are not limited to:

• Sustainable energy;
• Smart building;
• Decarbonisation;
• Load flexibility regulation;
• Solar energy.

Jingyu Cao Hunan University, China

Dr. Jingyu Cao is currently an associate professor at the Department of Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering, Hunan University, China. He mainly focuses on research in flexible control and energy conservation of building, air conditioning and heat pumps and sustainable energy utilization. He has published over 70 papers, obtained more than 30 patents, and led over 10 scientific research projects. He serves as the Representative of the China Region of the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies, Vice President of the Refrigeration Working Development Group and Young Member of the E1 Committee of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Member/Deputy Secretary-General of the Academic Work Committee of the China Refrigeration Society, Member of the Solar Energy Utilization Professional Committee of the China Association for Engineering Construction Standardization, Member of the Building Simulation Professional Committee of the China Simulation Federation, Member of the Intelligent Special Committee/Youth Committee of CAHVAC, Associate Editor of Engineering Reports, Executive Associate Editor of Clean Energy Science and Technology, Young Editor/Theme Editor/Guest Editor/Academic Committee Member of multiple journals or conferences.

Meng Wang Changsha University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Meng Wang is currently an Associate Professor at the College of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology. His research primarily focuses on building-integrated photovoltaic technologies, building energy efficiency optimization, and solar energy utilization. He has led multiple research projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation and the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation. He has authored over 30 academic papers and contributed to the development of two industry group standard.

Solar energy is the most abundant renewable energy resource. Solar thermal technologies, including concentrating solar power, solar-driven desalination, solar heating or cooling, solar industrial process heat, etc., present significant advantages in producing heat, electricity, fresh water, etc. In these technologies, the solar energy should be, firstly, efficiently harvested by converting solar energy to thermal energy. Then, the thermal energy can be stored, converted to electricity, employed to produce fresh water or utilized under various situations. During the solar energy harvesting, storage and conversion processes in these solar thermal technologies, enormous research opportunities are being pursued worldwide. The workshop of “Solar Thermal Energy Harvesting and Conversion” aims to capture the latest research in the fields of concentrating solar power, new power cycles or conversion approaches, solar-driven interfacial evaporation, solar heating or cooling, solar industrial process heat, etc. Presentations may describe innovative technical developments, experimental, numerical or analytical studies or assess the future prospects of and make suggestions on potential approaches to emerging technology solutions.

Yu Qiu Central South University, China

Prof. Yu Qiu, Associate Professor and PhD Supervisor at School of Energy Science and Engineering of Central South University, leads the Thermal-Fluid Science and High-Efficiency New Energy Utilization Research Group. Recognized as a Hunan Provincial Excellent Young Scholar, Changsha Distinguished Young Scholar, and World's Top 2% Scientist (2022-2024), he serves on the Youth Committee of the Chinese Society of Engineering Thermophysics' Heat and Mass Transfer Division and as Supervisor of the Hunan Provincial Society of Engineering Thermophysics, alongside editorial roles for multiple journals. His research focuses on solar thermal power generation, molten salt/phase-change thermal storage, solar-driven thermochemical hydrogen production, and passive cooling. Having secured over 10 national/provincial grants—including NSFC General/Youth Programs and key Hunan/Changsha talent projects—he has published 60+ SCI papers (e.g., in Applied Energy, Small Science), authored one monograph, obtained 14 invention patents, and developed two softwares. His honors include the First Prize of Shaanxi Natural Science Award, Hunan Outstanding Academic Paper Awards (First/Second Class), China Solar Thermal Innovation Competition Silver Award, and Wang Buxuan-Guo Zengyuan Young Scholar Paper Award.

Research on ice, frost and snow encompasses various disciplines, such as refrigeration and air conditioning, civil construction, machinery manufacturing, transportation, power transmission, food refrigeration, and low-temperature medicine. To facilitate the academic communication of the latest research advancements in ice, frost and sonw, this semiar is fixed.

Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:

• ice, frost, snow, phase change, droplet, bubble

Mengjie Song Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Mengjie Song, Professor and PhD Supervisor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), TeLi Young Scholar, Director of the Complex Fluid Phase Change Thermodynamics Laboratory (Frost Lab), and recipient of the National High-Level Young Talent Program. He is also a Visiting Professor at Tomas Bata University in Zlín (Czech Republic). His research focuses on the thermodynamic mechanisms and fundamental applications of complex fluid phase change, including frost and ice formation, flow boiling, nucleation theory, and advanced thermal management technologies. He has published 202 SCI-indexed papers, including 130 as first/corresponding author, 9 ESI Highly Cited Papers, and over 20 papers with an impact factor (IF) > 10.

Zhizhao Che Tianjin University, China

Zhizhao Che, Professor and PhD Supervisor at Tianjin University, and recipient of the National Young Talent Program. His research focuses on multiphase flow, heat & mass transfer, and thermal management in fuel cells. He has published over 110 SCI-indexed papers in leading journals such asJournal of Fluid Mechanics, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Applied Physics Lettersand so on. His work has been recognized with editorial distinctions, including journal covers, featured articles, and editor's highlights.

With the growing challenges of global climate change and energy crises, the development of efficient new energy conversion and storage technologies has become an international priority. These technologies are essential for harnessing renewable and alternative energy sources, enabling reliable storage and on-demand use, while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and mitigating environmental impacts. Advanced secondary batteries, as the core of energy storage systems, play a pivotal role in integrating renewable energy. Their applications span electric vehicles, smart grids, portable electronics, ships, aerospace, and more. However, current battery technologies still face bottlenecks in energy density, safety, cost, and sustainability, necessitating breakthroughs in materials, processes, and system integration. This section focuses on the cutting-edge technology of advanced secondary batteries, introducing research results on high-performance secondary batteries, exploring innovative materials to enhance electrochemical performance, improve safety and stability. The purpose of this section is to exchange the latest developments in the field of secondary battery technologies, and to jointly lay a solid foundation for green, low-carbon, and sustainable development.

Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:

• lithium-ion batteries;
• sodium/potassium/zinc/magnesium-ion batteries;
• solid-state batteries;
• metal-air batteries;
• flow batteries;
• battery safety management;
• material recycling.

Yuejiao Chen Central South University, China

Dr. Yuejiao Chen is a professor and doctoral supervisorat Central South University. Sheearnedher PhD from Hunan University in 2015 and then engaged in post-doctoral research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2016-2018). Her interestsare focusedon high-performance energy storage materials and devices.In recent years, she has published over 140 paperswith more than 6200 SCI citations and anh-index of 49 (Web of Science).She has applied for over 20 national invention patents, with13 granted. She has also been invited to contribute to the compilation of two Chinese and English monographs. She has presided over 10 projects, including the Basic Strengthening Sub project of the Science and Technology Committee of the Military Commission, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (General and Youth), the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation Project (Excellent Youth and Youth), the Hunan Provincial Department of Education Excellent Youth Project, the Hong Kong Postdoctoral Projectand so on. She also received awards such asthe “Outstanding Youth Fund of Hunan Province”andthe “2012 Academic Newcomer Award”of the Ministry of Education, and the First Prize for Technical Invention of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. Meanwhile, she serves as a youth editorial board member for journals likeEcoEnergy, Rare Metals, Microstructures and so on.She has won honors such as the Outstanding Paper Award at the 2024 World Youth Scientists Summit and has been recognized as an excellent mentor multiple times (such as the 2024 RSC Program and the 2023 Power Battery Competition). Guide student projects to win awards in national level "Service Outsourcing" and "Challenge Cup" competitions.

Penghui Cao Changsha University of Science & Technology, China

Dr. Penghui Cao received his Ph.D. from Central South University and previously conducted visiting research at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is currently a master's supervisor at Changsha University of Science & Technology and a fixed researcher at the National Key Laboratory for Power Grid Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. His primary research area is electrochemical energy storage technology.Dr. Cao has presided over four research projects, including those funded by the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the Hunan Provincial Education Department's Excellent Young Scholars Program. He has authored over 30 high-level SCI-indexed papers and filed 7 patents. His doctoral dissertation was awarded the Outstanding Doctoral Thesis by the China Metallurgical Education Society, and he was the awardee of the 2024 Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award in Renewable Energy.

As one of the effective approaches for consuming and smoothing renewable energy generation, energy storage technology plays a crucial role in enhancing the stability and security of new power systems. Batteries offer advantages including high energy density, long cycle life, high energy conversion efficiency, and flexible assembly. Consequently, electrochemical energy storage has become the technology exhibiting the fastest growth in installed capacity among new energy storage technologies. However, batteries have intrinsic challenges, including the cycling reliability limitations, state estimation difficulties, thermal safety hazards, and material constraint, which resulting in shortened daily operating hours, declined overall efficiency utilization, and potentially catastrophic thermal runaway events. Battery safety concerns are the primary cause of unplanned outages in energy storage stations.

This session welcomes submissions covering but not limited to: 

• Intelligent battery,
• Battery thermal management,
• Battery thermal runaway protection,
• Battery fire suppression technology,
• Battery state of health (SOH) estimation,
• State of charge (SOC) algorithms,
• Battery fault early warning,
• Flow battery safety, 
• Hydrogen fuel cells water-thermal management, and so on.

Youfu Lv Changsha University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Youfu Lv is a Master's Supervisor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, and the fixed researchers of the State Key Laboratory of Disaster Prevention & Reduction for Power Grid. He primary research focuses on phase-change thermal storage materials, numerical simulation, enhanced heat and mass transfer, battery thermal management, as well as battery thermal runaway fire extinguishing technology. Dr. Lv has presided more than 8 projects, including the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation, the Hunan Provincial Department of Education Project, and the Key Laboratory Development Fund. He has authored over 25 SCI-indexed papers in leading international journals such as Applied Energy, Energy Conversion and Management, and International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Dr. Lv's research excellence has been recognized with several awards, including the First Prize of Guangdong Province Science and Technology Progress Award and Second Prize of Guangdong Province Natural Science Award.

Zhonghao Rao Hebei University of Technology, China

Prof. Zhonghao Rao is the Dean of the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering at Hebei University of Technology and the Director of the Advanced Energy Storage Technology and Equipment Engineering Research Center in Hebei Province. He has been recognized as a National Young Talent, a Top Talent in Hebei Province, a Leading Talent Introduced in Tianjin, a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics, and a Highly Cited Scholar in China by Elsevier. His primary research focuses on thermal safety related to energy storage. In recent years, he has led 1 project and 1 subproject under the National Key Research and Development Program, 5 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and over 20 other projects, including the Outstanding Youth Fund of Hebei Province, the Outstanding Youth Fund of Tianjin, the Major Science and Technology Support Project of Hebei Province, and the Collaborative Special Program for Basic Research in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region. He has published more than 190 papers, authored or co-authored 7 monographs and textbooks, and holds 49 authorized patents. His work has garnered over 14,000 citations, and he has been honored with six provincial and ministerial-level awards, including First Prizes in Natural Science from both Guangdong and Shaanxi Provinces.

The integration of micro/nano-scale particles to improve heat transfer and thermal storage performance has emerged as a transformative research frontier in energy engineering, e.g., micro/nano-scale particles as functional additives to conventional heat transfer fluids for property enhancement; engineered coatings to modify heat exchange surfaces. The focus of this topic is the field of micro/nano-enhanced heat transfer and storage, encompassing the application of micro/nanoparticles for improving energy system performance, and the study of microscale energy systems.

Potential topics for submission include, but are not limited to:

• Thermophysical Property Tuning and Heat Transfer Enhancement Mechanisms of micro/nano additive
• Micro/Nano modification Technologies for Phase Change Thermal Storage Materials
• Micro/Nano Surface Coatings for Extreme-Condition Heat Transfer
• Innovative Applications of Micro/Nano technology in Energy Systems
• Thermal Management of Microscale Energy Devices
• Nanoparticle-Enhanced Combustion and Carbon Capture
• Advanced Characterization and Multiscale Modeling Approaches
• Sustainability and Techno-Economic Analysis of micro/nano-enhanced energy systems

Liu Yang Southeast University, China

Dr. Liu Yang, Professor and Assistant Dean at the School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, is an award-winning researcher recognized by the Jiangsu Provincial Six Talent Peaks Program and Nanjing Outstanding Young Talent Award. With editorial roles for Energy and Journal of Thermal Engineering (Regional Editor for China). He leads 4 NSFC projects and multiple national/provincial initiatives (Jiangsu Dual Carbon Fund, Key R&D Program). His contributions include 100+ SCI papers (15 ESI Highly Cited; H-index=38), 35 patents as lead inventor (10+ with technology transfers), and honors such as Outstanding Young Scientist of China Energy Research Association. Distinguished Teaching Award, and Most Popular Teacher at Southeast University (SEU).

Zhu Jiang Southeast University, China

Dr. Zhu Jiang, Associate professor at the School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University. Her research focus on thermal energy storage technology, Carnot battery technology including liquid air energy storage, pumped thermal electricity storage, with emphasis on advanced TES material formulations and manufacturing, performance improvement from material and device level, system integration and optimization. She has published 20+ papers in Renew Sustain Energy Rev., Appl. Energy, Energy Convers Manag., etc., and authored 4 chapters. She currently serves as the young editorial board member of Particuology, Energy Storage and Saving, and Green Energy and Resources. She is one of the core members of the IChemE Global Energy Awards 2019.

Wei Wang Changsha University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Wei Wang is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology. He serves as Member/Secretary of the Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy Electric-Technology of Hunan Province. His primary research focuses on applications of nanofluid in energy conversion and storage, carbon dioxide capture, and numerical computation for fluid flow and heat transfer problems. Dr. Wang has secured competitive research grants as Principal Investigator, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation. He has authored over 20 SCI-indexed academic papers in international journals such as International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer and Journal of Energy Storage.

Biomass is the material derived from plants that use sunlight to grow which include plant and animal material such as wood from forests, material left over from agricultural and forestry processes, and organic industrial, human and animal wastes. Biomass energy (or bioenergy) is a type of renewable energy generated from biological (such as, anaerobic digestion) or thermochemical conversion (for example, combustion) of biomass resources. Specially, the thermochemical conversion of biomass energy can achieve the negative CO2 emission systems, facilitating the carbon neutrality. The thermochemical conversion of biomass includes combustion, gasification and pyrolysis.

This session covers the cutting-edge research on the thermochemical conversion of biomass, but not limited to：

• biomass gasification for hydrogen production;
• biomass pyrolysis for gas and oil;
• biomass gasification for biochar production;
• biomass based advanced materials and applications.

The latest new technologies such as AI based methods on the thermochemical conversion of biomass will be also welcome.

Feng Gong Southeast University, China

Dr. Feng Gong, a national talent (2024), is serving as the Vice Dean of School of Energy and Environment at Southeast University. He is also the Deputy Director of Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and its Process Measurement and Control of the Ministry of Education of China. His research interests are focused on the biomass-based energy storage systems. He has achieved relevant and innovative research results: more than 100 SCI papers have been published in renowned academic journals such as Nature Communications (IF=16.6), Advanced Materials (IF=30.0) and other famous academic journals. He has been invited to be the guess editor of Fuel Processing Technology (Q1, IF=8.1) and the young editorial board member of several high-impact SCI journals. Dr. Gong has undertaken more than 10 national projects, such as projects from National Natural Science Foundation of China, and National Key R&D Programs. He has been awarded the First Prize of Jiangsu Science and Technology (2023), the Excellent Young Energy Scientist of China Energy Research Society (2021), and the First Prize of Jiangsu Energy Science and Technology Progress Award (2022).

Hong Tian Changsha University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Hong Tian is a Professor at the School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology. Dr. Tian focuses on the thermochemical conversion, high-grade, and resource utilization of biomass energy for functionalized biochar (and/or porous carbon) for energy and environmental sustainability, CO2capture and utilization, and life cycle sustainability assessment. She has achieved innovative research results: more than 50 SCI papers have been published in prestige academic journals in the field of energy engineering in China and globally. She is active in serving as a member of the Boiler Special Committee of the Chinese Society of Power Engineering and a fellow of the Society of Thermophysics Engineering in Hunan province. Dr. Tian has undertaken more than 10 national and provincial scientific research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. She has been awarded the Second Prize of Science and Technology Reward in Hunan province, and the First Prize of the Science and Technology Reward of Electrical Engineering in Hunan province.

XiangzhouYuan Southeast University, China

Prof. Xiangzhou Yuan is a Youth Chair Professor at the School of Energy and Environment in Southeast University, Nanjing, China. Dr. Yuan focuses on thermochemical valorization of biomass and organic waste, functionalized biochar (and/or porous carbon) for energy and environmental sustainability, CO2 capture and utilization, life cycle sustainability assessment.He has published over 90 refereed journal articles including Nat. Rev. Earth Environ., Matter, Environ. Sci. Technol, 9 out of them are highlighted as Covers (i.e., Front, Back) and 5 are recognized as HCPs. Dr. Yuan registered 8 patents and achieved 2 technology transfer (KR10-2197821 & KR10-1650191). He is active in serving as a Program Co-Leader of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Sustainable Waste Management (APRU SWM) Program, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of The Korean Society of Environmental and Energy Engineering (KSEEE), and Council Member of Jiangsu Energy Research Society and Jiangsu Energy Industry Association, etc. He also serves as Associate Editor of Carbon Research, Guest Editors (Chem. Eng. J., Appl. Energy, Adv. Appl. Energy, etc.), and Editorial Board Members (Biochar, Resour. Chem. Mater., etc.).

Thermally driven or induced chemical reactions (collectively termed "thermochemical reactions") are ubiquitous in energy, chemical, metallurgical, materials, and environmental industries, accounting for over 90% of global industrial carbon emissions. Their efficient and low-carbon utilization represents a core challenge and breakthrough opportunity for achieving carbon neutrality. In 2017, Chinese scientists pioneered the interdisciplinary field of Engineering Thermochemistry, integrating thermal science, reaction chemistry, and engineering sciences to bridge the knowledge gap between traditional disciplines ("chemistry lacking thermal insights, engineering lacking chemical foundations"). This emerging discipline systematically investigates the multiscale interaction mechanisms between thermally triggered/driven chemical reactions and transport phenomena, aiming to drive the low-carbon transformation of thermochemical industrial processes.

This session invites submissions covering (but not limited to) the following themes:

• thermochemical conversion and reaction processes,
• thermochemical materials and catalysis,
• thermochemical analysis, and engineering intersections.

Contributions may include experimental studies, theoretical modeling, technological developments, engineering applications, and cross-disciplinary innovations. As an original Chinese-originated discipline, Engineering Thermochemistry is leading a paradigm shift in thermochemical reaction engineering. By overcoming bottlenecks at the material, device, and system levels through multidisciplinary integration, it holds promise as a "scientific engine" for carbon neutrality, accelerating the transition of industrial civilization toward green and low-carbon sustainability.

Xing Zhu Kunming University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Xing Zhu, Professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, recipient of the National High-Level Talents Program (Young Scholars). His main research focuses on hydrogen energy and energy thermochemistry.He has led multiple research projectsfunded by the NSFC, Yunnan Major Science and TechnologyProject and enterprises, and collaborated with the Three Gorges Corporation to establish Yunnan's first hydrogen energy demonstration project. He published over 60 papers in journals including Nature Communications, Energy & Environmental Science, etc., and received 21 Chinese patents and 1 USA patent. He also devotes to teaching in the major of Energy and Power Engineering, launched a group and wrote a series of textbooks on energy storage science and engineering sponsored by the Ministry of Education's "14th Five-Year Plan" strategic emerging field high-education textbook development team.

Against the backdrop of global energy transition, renewable energy has emerged as a cornerstone in addressing climate change. As of 2024, renewables account for over 40% of global electricity generation. The application of digital and intelligent technologies - including big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) - has significantly enhanced the power generation efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and coordinated management of renewable energy systems, while optimizing resource allocation and facilitating the evolution of power systems toward greater flexibility and decentralization.

This session welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to:

• intelligent operation and maintenance of hydropower plants，
• smart forecasting and dispatching for cascade hydropower systems,
• intelligent O&M solutions for renewable energy power stations,
• smart equipment for hydropower and new energy applications,
• AI-enabled solutions for the energy sector.

Contributions may encompass experimental studies, theoretical modeling, numerical simulations, engineering validations, policy assessments, market analyses, and other relevant research methodologies.

Wan Yuan Hunan Wuling Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd, China

Dr. Wan Yuan currently serves as Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hunan Wuling Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd. Additionally, he is a member of both the Hydroelectric Technology Professional Committee and the High Voltage Technology Professional Committee of the Hunan Society for Electrical Engineering. He acts as a Corporate Mentor for doctoral students at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Wuhan University, and previously served as an Innovation & Entrepreneurship Mentor at Sichuan University. Dr. Wan has led or participated in over 30 provincial/ministerial-level and enterprise-level projects. His scholarly output includes publishing more than 60 academic papers, securing over 20 authorized invention patents, and publishing two books. He has also drafted and participated in formulating one national standard and two group/industry standards. His distinguished honors include receiving the State Council Special Government Allowance. His research focuses on key technologies and device development for online monitoring of power equipment (such as transformers, generators, and hydro turbines), the R&D of intelligent remote operation and maintenance systems for hydropower, key technologies for remote centralized monitoring and diagnosis of cascade hydropower plants, and research/application of capacity expansion and efficiency enhancement technologies for hydroelectric units. Related achievements have earned him over 20 awards including the China Power Innovation Award and Science and Technology Progress Awards from industry associations, yielding significant economic and social benefits.

Zhihuai Xiao WuHan University, China

Dr. Zhihuai Xiao is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at WuHan University, served as a Standing Council Member of the Hydropower Technology Subcommittee under the IEEE PES Energy & Power Generation Technology Committee (China) and as a Committee Member of the Hubei Hydropower Engineering Society. His primary research interests encompass fundamental theories and engineering practices in power-generation process modeling, control, optimization, condition monitoring, fault diagnosis, state assessment, and artificial intelligence within the energy and power domain.Dr. ZhiHuai Xiao acts as an online reviewer for the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and as a manuscript reviewer for several leading Chinese journals, including Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, Journal of Hydroelectric Engineering, and Journal of Vibration and Shock. Over the past five years, he has led two projects funded by the NSFC and more than thirty collaborative projects with major enterprises such as State Grid Corporation of China and China Three Gorges Corporation. He has published over 60 papers in prominent domestic and international journals and conference proceedings, received one First Prize and two Second Prizes of the Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, secured six granted or pending patents, registered six software copyrights, and authored two academic textbooks.

The global shift toward carbon-neutral energy systems underscores the urgency of integrating renewable energy sources (RES). However, the intermittency of wind and solar power necessitates advanced energy storage systems (ESS) to enhance grid flexibility, stabilize supply-demand dynamics, and minimize renewable curtailment. By enabling time-shifting of energy and providing ancillary services, ESS acts as a linchpin for transitioning from conventional to decentralized, RES-dominated grids. Crucially, the efficacy of ESS hinges on adaptive control strategies tailored to diverse operational scenarios. For instance, grid-scale ESS requires real-time frequency regulation and inertia emulation, while micro grids demand autonomous control for seamless islanding and load balancing. Thermal management systems, integral to optimizing storage efficiency, must address thermo-electric coupling to prevent degradation in high-density batteries or thermal storage units. Key control challenges include dynamic adaptability under RES uncertainty, multi-energy system coordination, thermo-electric coupling, and AI-driven predictive maintenance.

This session welcomes submissions covering, but not limited to:

• Regulation and Control Technologies for Energy Storage Systems;
• Intelligent Energy Storage Systems and Digital Twin Technologies;
• Multi-Energy Coupling and Synergistic Operation technology;
• Operation Optimization of Multi-Energy Complementary Energy Systems and so on.

Ming Liu Xi'an Jiaotong University

Ming Liu is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Xi'an Jiaotong University. He serves as a member of the Power Plant Steam Turbine Standardization Technical Committee in China's electric power industry, a member of the Youth Work Committee of the Chinese Society of Power Engineering, a member and deputy secretary-general of the Low-Carbon and Smart Heat Supply Technology Professional Committee of the China Energy Research Society, a director of the Innovation Alliance for Clean and Smart Heat Supply Technology in Cogeneration, and a member of the Executive Presidium of the International Symposium on Cogeneration Power Cycle (ISCPC) and the Organizing Committee of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Energy Equipment Engineering (AMACEE). He is also an editorial board member for domestic journals such as Thermal Power Generation, Journal of Chinese Society of Power Engineering, and Energy Engineering, as well as an invited editor-in-chief for the Proceedings of the CSEE and the Journal of Chinese Society of Power Engineering. His primary research interests lie in the optimization and control of energy systems. Over the past five years, he has presided 4 projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and over 30 major enterprise-sponsored research projects. He has published over 40 SCI-indexed papers as the first or corresponding author, secured over 60 authorized Chinese invention patents and 10 PCT/U.S. patents. His relevant achievements have garnered 2 second prizes for National Scientific and Technological Progress, 1 National Patent Excellence Award, 6 first prizes at the provincial or ministerial level, as well as the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, the Shaanxi Provincial Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and the Youth Science and Technology Award from the Chinese Society of Power Engineering. His outstanding contributions to education have been recognized through his guidance of graduate students, including one recipient of the Shaanxi Provincial Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and three recipients of the university's Outstanding Master's Thesis Award, as well as the 2022 Special First Prize for Teaching Achievement in Shaanxi Province.