KEYNOTE & INVITED SPEAKERS – The International Conference on Ocean Engineering Technology 2025

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

PROF. DR. OMAR BIN YAAKOB

Lecturer, Marine Technology Centre, University Technology Malaysia

Professor Dr. Omar began his academic career in 1983. He has served on the UTM Senate and Board of Directors and is currently an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, UTM. Prof. Dr. Omar is a founding member of SEAcORE and a Fellow of the Academy of Professors Malaysia.

Internationally, he is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and a UK Chartered Engineer (CEng). Nationally, he holds key appointments, including membership in the National Advisory Council for Education (NACE) under the Ministry of Education, the National Task Force on Marine Environment under the Ministry of Transport, and the Malaysia Expert Group for IMO Gas Emission Control.

PROF. DR. MOHAMED KHAYET

Professor at the Complutense University. Madrid. Spain

Dr. Mohamed Khayet is director of the “Membranes and Renewable Energies (MER)” Research Group at the University Complutense of Madrid (UCM), Professor (Applied Physics Area) at the Faculty of Physical Sciences (UCM) (Department of Structure of Matter, Thermal Physics and Electronics) and Associated Researcher in Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies on Water (IMDEA Water). He obtained his Ph.D. (1997) in Physical Sciences and has carried out various research stays in international institutions (Industrial Membrane Research Institute in Ottawa, Canada; Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology in Warsaw, Poland; Centre for Clean Water Technologies at the University of Nottingham in UK; Singapore Membrane Technology Centre and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Yale University in New Haven, USA; University of California Berkeley in USA, etc.). Among other grants, he obtained the Fulbright Grant (2019). He is an expert in the field of membrane science, nanotechnology and renewable energy. He has coordinated several national and international projects funded by different institutions (European Union, Middle East Desalination Research Centre, Spanish Ministries; Companies such as Abengoa, etc.) on membranes and modules engineering for different separation processes. He published over 200 papers in international journals, filed 6 International Patents, published 5 books and various book chapters in the field of membrane science and related technology. Among other recognitions, he was awarded the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) in 2012. He edited various special issues in international journals such as Desalination, Polymers and Membranes. He acted as Editor of the international Journal “Desalination” (2018-2022) and served as associated editor of different journals. Currently, he is member of the Editorial Board of various journals related with water treatment, renewable energy, nanotechnology, membrane science and separation processes.

PROF. DRS. EC. IR. RIYANARTO SARNO

Lecturer, Department of Informatics, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

An experienced computer science professor with more than 600 publications and many international and national researches. He graduated M.Sc and Ph.D in Computer Science in 1987 and 1992, respectively. He was promoted as a full professor in 2003. He has been invited as Keynote Speakers in national and international conferences as well as workshops. He is also an experienced consultant in Information System Audit, Governance and Policies. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence in Health Applications, Big Data, Internet of Things, Intelligent Business Processes, and Smart Grids. He has established many international academic collaborations in computer science areas. He received many awards, such as: the most productive publications from the Minister of Higher Education and Research Indonesia in 2019; the most productive Scopus publications from the Minister of Higher Education and Research Indonesia in 2020; top 2% World Ranking Scientists by Stanford University in 2020 to 2024; the Hitachi Award in 2023; and many other awards from universities. The h-index Scopus 32, and Google Scholar 43.

PROF. DATO' DR. KAMARUZZAMAN SOPIAN

Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Prof. Dato’ Dr. Kamaruzzaman Sopian is a renowned academic and researcher in renewable energy, currently serving as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). He is currently the Head of the Centre for Renewable Intelligent Sustainable Power, at UTP. With over three decades of experience, his work has focused on solar energy systems, hybrid renewable integration, energy efficiency, and sustainable cooling technologies. He has led numerous national and international research collaborations in photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, solar-assisted heat pumps, hydrogen energy, and innovative energy storage solutions. His research aims to address real-world challenges in decarbonization, climate resilience, and energy access, especially within the context of tropical and developing regions. Prof. Sopian has published more than 600 peer-reviewed papers and is one of Malaysia’s most cited researchers in the field of renewable energy. He has been listed among the world’s top 1 % most influential scientists and recognized as a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher from 2019 to 2023. His scientific excellence has earned him numerous awards, including the World Renewable Energy Network Pioneer Award, the Islamic Development Bank Prize for Science & Technology, the ASEAN Energy Awards, and the Malaysia Green Technology Award. He regularly advises governmental bodies and international agencies on energy transition policies and renewable energy deployment. Prof. Sopian remains committed to advancing clean energy technologies and building resilient, inclusive energy systems that support global net-zero carbon goals.