Dr. Hassan Anwer is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Hanyang University, South Korea, where he specialized in the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for applications in environmental remediation, sustainable agriculture, and energy systems.
At NUST, Dr. Anwer holds key academic and administrative roles, including Head of the Environmental Engineering Department, Director of the Quality Control & Enhancement Office, and Head of Lab Commercialization Services. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in environmental nanotechnology, air and noise pollution control, water resources management, and remote sensing and geographic information systems.
Dr. Anwer has worked on key projects of fundamental and applied nature. His core research interests include water and air purification technologies, slow- and controlled release fertilizers for sustainable agriculture, functional thin films and coatings, and the transformation of plastics in environmental matrices. He has contributed to multiple high impact journals and holds several international patents related to air pollution control technologies.
Dr. Anwer is the recipient of multiple academic awards, including the Best Ph.D. Dissertation Award and Best Researcher Award from Hanyang University, and a Highly Cited Paper Award. His efforts are committed to interdisciplinary research, academic leadership, and the translation of scientific innovation into practical environmental solutions.

Sonko Jamal is a pioneering environmental entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Kyuka Ventures, a climate-tech enterprise advancing circular economy solutions in Uganda. With expertise spanning Sustainable development, clean energy, and AI-driven innovation, he leads the transformation of plastic waste into clean LPG through proprietary Soot-Free Reactive Extraction Technology (SFRET). His work addresses both energy poverty and environmental degradation, earning recognition from the UNDP, Audi, Commonwealth Scholarship commission, Unicef and Circular valley  Foundation. Jamal is committed to scaling inclusive, data-driven solutions that catalyze sustainable development across underserved communities.

Milemo Lusambya leads Let’s Be Transformed (MAGUFINA), established in 2017 serving Dzaleka Refugee Camp’s 56,000 residents. MAGUFINA implemented agriculture programs training 120 women, increasing food security by 30% and establishing four gardens producing 2,400kg vegetables annually. We achieved 85% program completion rates compared to 45% camp average through participatory design. MAGUFINA partners with UNHCR Malawi for policy support, Ministry of Natural Resources for compliance, and Malawi University of Science and Technology for technical validation.

Dr. Thilini Mudiyanselage is a Professor in the Department of Polymer Science at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, and a polymer chemist by training and practice. She earned an Honors degree in Chemistry, which laid a strong foundation in molecular science and led her to pursue a PhD, where she was introduced to the world of polymers and their potential to address pressing sustainability and climate challenges. Her research focuses on bio-based polymers, waste-derived materials, and functional hydrogels for water treatment, agriculture, and nutrient-use efficiency.