Dr. Samuel Gyamfi
General Conference Chair
Dr. Samuel Gyamfi is the Dean, School of Energy and Deputy Director, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence, Regional Center for Energy and Environmental Sustainability at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, UENR.
Dr. Samuel Gyamfi is an Associate Professor expert in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sector with a wealth of experience from over 15 years of practice. His main area of interest is in Utility Demand Side Management and the way that human factors can be used to develop technology and communication systems to improve energy efficiency behaviour. He also has interest and experience in Electricity Demand Response Assessment and Modelling, Energy Economics and Policy, Renewable and Sustainable Energy for Developing Countries and Energy Life Cycle Assessment. He is a member of Engineers Australia and International Solar Energy Society. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources. Courses Taught at the Graduate Level.
Dr. Hossam A. Gabbar
Technical Conference Chair
P.Eng., Distinguished Lecturer IEEE NPSS, Director of Smart Energy Systems Lab, Ontario Tech University, Canada
Dr. Gabbar is a full Professor in the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, at Ontario Tech University (UOIT), where he has established the Energy Safety and Control Lab (ESCL), Smart Energy Systems Lab, and Advanced Plasma Engineering Lab. He is the recipient of the Senior Research Excellence Aware for 2016, UOIT. He is recognized among the top 2% of worldwide scientists with high citation in the area of energy. He is a Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE NPSS. He is leading national and international research in the areas of smart energy grids, energy safety and control systems, and waste to energy using advanced plasma technologies. Dr. Gabbar obtained his B.Sc. degree in 1988 with first class of honor from the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University (Egypt). In 2001, he obtained his Ph.D. degree from Okayama University (Japan). From 2001 till 2004, he joined Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan), as a research associate. From 2004 till 2008, he joined Okayama University (Japan) as an Associate Professor, in the Division of Industrial Innovation Sciences. From 2007 till 2008, he was a Visiting Professor at the University of Toronto. He also worked as process control, safety, and automation specialist in energy and oil & gas industries. Dr. Gabbar has more than 230 publications, including patents, books / chapters, journal, and conference papers.
Conference Team
2024 INAUGURAL ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (IENR)
1. Prof. Hossam A. Gabber: IEEE NPSS Distinguished Lecturer, Ontario Tech University Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
2. Prof. Samuel Gyamfi: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
3. Prof. Nana Sarfo Agyemang Derkyi: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
4. Prof. Seth Kofi Debrah: School of Nuclear and Allied Science, University of Ghana, Legon.
5. Prof. Berchie Asiedu: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
6. Prof. Amos Kabo-bah: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
7. Prof. William Oduro: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
8. Prof. Anthony Amoah: University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD)
9. Prof. Joseph Oppong Akowuah:, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi
10. Dr. Obed Appiah: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
11. Dr. Ezekiel Mensah Martey: University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana
12. Dr. Benjamin Batinge: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
13. Dr. Michael Addaney: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
14. Dr. Felix Amankwah Diawuo: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
15. Dr. Gifty Serwaa Mensah: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
16. Dr. Joseph Essandoh-Yeddu: Awards and Recognitions Chair, IEEE Ghana Section. University of Cape Coast.
17. Dr. Archibold Buah-kwofie: Nuclear Power Institute, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission.
18. Dr. Michael Appiah Karikari: University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD)
19. Dr. Sam-Quarcoo Dotse: University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD)
20. Ing. Mensah Sitti: Chair, IEEE Ghana Section. University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana
1. Dr. Benjamin Batinge: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
2. Dr. Michael Addaney: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
3. Mr. Wisdom Ahiataku-Togobo: Director of Renewable – Bui Power Authority
4. Ing. Maxmillian Kwarteng: Deputy Director of Renewable – Bui Power Authority
5. Ms. Paula Edze: Manager, Renewable Energy Regulation, Energy Commission of Ghana
6. Mr. Caleb Azindow: Officer, Renewable Energy Regulation, Energy Commission of Ghana
7. Mr. Mark Amoah Nyasapoh: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
8. Mrs. Bellona-Gerard Vittor-Quao: Volta River Authority / Nuclear Power Ghana.
9. Ms. Bernadette Ekua Bedua Afful: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
10. Ms. Dinah Asamoah Antwi: University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, Ghana.
