Hossein Arasteh, an accomplished researcher and educator in mechanical engineering, is currently continuing his PhD studies by holding a doctoral candidacy in the Department of Construction Engineering at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), University of Quebec, Montreal. His doctoral research focuses on energy and thermal performance analysis of fenestration systems incorporating smart glazing technologies. Hossein's academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Fluid) from Yazd University, followed by a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Fluid) from Isfahan University of Technology. With numerous published ISI papers and significant citations, Hossein has contributed extensively to the fields of heat and mass transfer, smart glazing, and renewable energy, underscoring his commitment to advancing engineering research.

Prof. Wahid Maref is a professor at the Department of Construction Engineering École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), University of Quebec. He holds a Dipl. eng. of State from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers, a D.E.A. from Paris VI University, and a Ph.D. from the Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse. His research interests include building science and physics, modeling and digital simulation of heat and humidity transfers in buildings, Fluid Mechanics and CFD Modeling, systems analysis, energy performance, development of national and international building codes and standards, development, and design of test benches, experimental methods, procedures, etc.

Prof. Hamed H. Saber is currently a Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department at Jubail Industrial College and the Chair of the Research and Consultations Department at the Deanship of Research and Industrial Development, Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the course of his career, he has received several awards. Most recently, he was the recipient of the “International Alexander Schwartz Award” (https://rimainternational.org/news/alexander-schwartz-award/). Prof. Saber has work experience as a Research Assistant Professor at the Institute for Space and Nuclear Studies and the Chemical and Nuclear Department at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM, USA), and as a Research Officer at the National Research Council of Canada (Ottawa, ON, Canada). He holds a PhD from the University of New Mexico. His areas of interest include building science, building envelope and structure, Heat, Air, and Moisture (HAM) transport in building envelopes, CFD, static energy conversion using thermoelectrics, advanced radioisotope power systems for space applications, electronic cooling, numerical modeling using finite element methods, fire safety, and fire performance in houses.