Ibrahim Khoswan is a Ph.D. student in sustainable energy at the Energy Research Center, An-Najah National University. He obtained a BSc. in Mechanical Engineering (1992–1997) and an MSc. in Clean Energy and Conservation of Consumption (2010–2012). He attained a professional engineering license from Ontario Professional Engineers: Provisional Engineers. He is a member of the Jordanian Engineers Association and the Canadian Society of Mechanical Engineers. His research interests include Heat Transfer, Mass transfer, Energy Applications, Nanotechnology, Ground Source heat pumps, and NetZero Energy systems and applications. He is currently improving the thermal conductivity of fluids and improving geothermal heat pumps.

Heba Nassar obtained a Ph.D. in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry from An-Najah National University in Palestine in 2022. Heba Nassar is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, at An-Najahat National University. Heba Nassar’s research spans various areas, including the purification of water of different types of contaminants by physical methods, photodegradation and electroreduction techniques, modifications of solar cells, nanofluids, supercapacitor modification and other electrochemistry applications.

Mohyeddin Assali obtained his B.Sc. degree in Pharmacy in 2006 with first-class honors at An-Najah National University-Palestine and received his master's degree in advanced studies of chemistry in the organic and pharmaceutical department at Seville University/Spain. He was then awarded a scholarship from AECID/Spain to complete his Ph.D. degree in medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine at CICCARTUJA/CSIC-Seville University-Spain. In 2013, he returned to An-Najah National University to continue his work as an assistant professor. In 2019, he was promoted to associate professor in medicinal chemistry and nanomedicine. His research focuses on the synthesis of self-assembled nanomaterials and the functionalization of carbon nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, graphene, and carbon nanodots) for biomedical applications which include cancer therapy, infectious diseases, and tissue engineering.

Abdelrahim Abusafa earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Unit Operations from the Middle East Technical University-Ankara, Türkiye in 1999. Following this, he held various leadership roles, including heading the Chemical Engineering Department and later serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at An-Najah National University, alongside his responsibilities as the coordinator of the scholarship center. Presently, he serves as an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at An-Najah National University, specializing in unit operations. Moreover, he fulfills the role of coordinator for the Ph.D. program in Sustainable Energy and the master's program in Clean Energy and Conservation Strategy Engineering. He is an active member of the Jordanian Engineering Association and Federation of Arab Engineers. His expertise spans adsorption and ion exchange in water treatment, geothermal energy, solar thermal applications, and bioenergy. With a steadfast commitment to research, he actively investigates these fields, aiming to provide valuable insights to the academic community and advance sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Shadi Sawalha is a Director of the Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Department at the An-Najah National University. He received his BSc. in Chemical Engineering from Mutah University, his MSc. in Innovative Materials and Technologies from the University of Lecce (Salento), and his Ph.D. in Material, Structure and Nanotechnology Engineering from the University of Salento. He has served as a lecturer, laboratory engineer, and assistant professor at An-Najah National University, and also as a directing manager of the Palestinian Plastics Industry Company. He is working on the synthesis and functionalization of carbon nanodots and other nanomaterials for energy, environment, and medical applications.

Hikmat S. Hilal is a Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Advanced Materials. He obtained his Ph.D. and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Manchester in 1980 and 2016, respectively. Since 1980 he has been with the An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. His teaching activities span organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials, catalysis, solid state and semiconductors, group theory, organometallics and structural methods. Hilal’s research involves organic reaction catalysis, solar energy utilization in electricity production and water purification and disinfection. Environmental preservation and waste recycling are active areas. His group includes colleagues and students who have published more than 150 articles and more than 100 conference presentations (mostly invited). They have published five books and research book chapters together with a patent.