Capacity Building for a New Generation of Scientists in Energy Security and Climate Neutrality

Sergii BOICHENKO is a Dr.Sc. and Professor in Chemical Engineering. He Heads the Department of Automation of Electric and Mechatronic Complexes at the Institute of Energy Safety and Energy Management at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute." He is also the head of the Scientific-Technical Union of Chemmotologists and Supervisor of the Interactive Laboratory for Diagnosing Operational Materials in Energy and Transport. His research focuses on chemmotology, ecologistics, motor fuel use, Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), recycling, energy efficiency technologies, sustainable transport, hydrogen and biogas technologies in energy and transport. He has over 30 years of experience in leading domestic and international research projects. Academician of the Ukrainian Oil and Gas Academy and President of the Ukrainian Branch of SARES (International Sustainable Aviation and Energy Research Society).

Ricard BREWIN is an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) professional and chartered scientist. Most recently he has managed a significant portfolio of NATO science and technology projects, and led NATO's climate change and security programme. Over 30 years working in policy, science, and technology, he has provided leadership on international defence and security strategy, military capability development, operations planning, and energy and environment related initiatives. He has worked with various national and international organizations, including the UK Environment Ministry (Defra), the UK Ministry of Defence, the European Defence Agency, and NATO, and has extensive experience in programme management, scientific research, procurement, and consultancy.

Anna YAKOVLIEVA holds an M.Sc. in Ecology, a PhD in Chemical Technology, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. She is a Senior Researcher in Chemical Technology and works at the Technical University of Kosice and the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" as an associate professor. She is also vice-head of the Scientific-Technical Union of Chemmotologists. Her research interests include chemical technology, aircraft engineering, sustainable fuels, and environmental protection.

Máté ZÖLDY received the D.Sc., Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in vehicle engineering and the M.Sc. degree in economics., He is the Head of the Circular Economy Designer and Developer Engineer Curricula at Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences at University of Technology and Economics. He has more than ten years of experience from oil and gas industry at MOL Group and another five years in automotive industry (Ford and AVL). He initiated and lead developments, as XXL Diesel-a special product for niche markets. His main research interests include cognitive sustainability and cognitive mobility with special focus on vehicle and fuel technologies. He was a recipient of the Best paper Award from the IEEE 12th Coginfocom Conference, in 2021.

Krisztina BARTOS earned her PhD in Applied Institutional Economics from Budapest Corvinus University, partly awarded by Newcastle University in the UK. Formerly CEO of IFKA Public Benefit Non-Profit Ltd., she played a key role in initiatives like the National Logistics Strategy and the Industry 4.0 National Programme. She is now Managing Director of the Scientific Association for Mechanical Engineering, overseeing over 800 engineers and companies. Krisztina is also a senior partner on the Executive Board of the Pannon Business Network and a member of the High-Level Group of the European Technology Platform ManuFuture.

Utku KALE is an Associate Professor of Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in air traffic management, flight safety, human factors in transportation, and energy and sustainability. He holds academic affiliations with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands), and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania). He serves as an expert to the European Commission (DG MOVE, Brussels). Dr. Kale has authored over 150 scientific publications and has contributed to numerous EU- and NATO-funded research projects. His professional roles include President of SARES Hungary and editorial positions in leading aviation journals. He has served as NATO Country Principal Organizer for a Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Advanced Study Institute and held visiting roles at SESAR Joint Undertaking and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.