 | Dr Nazmi Sellami (PI) is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University. His research is rooted in renewable energy systems, with a special focus on solar energy, including the characterisation and design of thermal and photovoltaic solar devices for various types of applications, especially for building integration. Dr Sellami has worked on various multidisciplinary projects, including quantifying and monitoring potential ecosystem impacts of geological carbon storage and scalable solar thermoelectric and photovoltaics. |
 | Dr Firdaus Muhammad Sukki (PhD, CEng, MIET, ACGI) is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University. His research interest is in the area of renewable energy technology and policies and sustainable resources. He has secured multiple grants from the UK and international funding agencies such as Innovate UK, Scottish Institute for Remanufacturing (SIR), Scottish Funding Council, British Council – Newton Fund, Chilean Research Council (CONICYT), Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia etc. |
| He also carried out a number of non-technical research including market trend and financial analysis related to renewable technologies for various countries. He has published numerous articles in high impact factor journals (e.g. Nature, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Applied Energy, etc.), as well as presenting in various conferences related to his area. | |
 | Prof Nadimul Faisal (PhD, FHEA, CEng MIMechE, MIMMM) is currently a Professor of Surface Engineering & Micromechanics at the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology (Mechanical) at Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, UK. He joined RGU in 2013 as Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. |
| He defines himself as an experimental researcher, and specialises in research, teaching, and development of advanced materials and processes at the intersection of surface science & engineering and multi-scale mechanics. It includes the study and application of technologies to enhance material and structural/functional performance, reliability and sustainability for range of applications. | |
| His recent interest focuses on thermal spray coatings, meta surface, materials for steam & thermochemical cycle electrolysis, acoustic emission (AE) wave propagation in multi-layer structures, residual strain measurement using neutron diffraction, corrosion monitoring, nano/micromechanics, surface/subsurface degradation, and actively contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). | |
 | Dr Samuel Amo Awuku is a climate change and renewable energy researcher with over seven years of interdisciplinary experience spanning academia, policy, and industry. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Robert Gordon University, where his research focused on the aesthetics and policy dimensions of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). His expertise includes energy and aesthetics, climate policy, sustainable design, and scientific communication. |
| Dr Awuku has served as a researcher and demonstrator at Robert Gordon University and as a climate policy advisor in Ghana, contributing to national adaptation strategies. His publications in journals such as Energies, Energy Nexus, and Energy Policy explore innovative pathways for solar integration and sustainable energy transitions. Dr Awuku is passionate about bridging research, policy, and public understanding to advance equitable and sustainable energy futures. | |
 | Dr Mohamed Egiza is a Researcher at Robert Gordon University, specializing in thin films, surface engineering, and smart energy materials. He holds a PhD in Applied Science for Electronics and Materials from Kyushu University, Japan. His work focuses on advanced coatings and nanocomposite films for mechanical, electrochemical, and hydrogen energy applications. Within the HI-SCOT project, he contributes to materials selection and durability assessment, stakeholders and partners' engagement, disseminates findings through publications, and presents results at local and international conferences. |
 | Mohammed Sadeq is a Mechanical Engineer with an MSc in Renewable Energy and is currently pursuing a PhD at Edinburgh Napier University. He has over six years of experience spanning academia, the private sector, and regional organisations across 17 Arab countries, specialising in energy efficiency and solar energy particularly photovoltaic (PV) and building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) systems. He has a proven track record of contributing to more than 50 MWp of PV capacity through engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects. His research includes both fundamental and applied studies, with a focus on developing PV sizing tools for grid-connected systems and optimising cost-effective, technologically advanced solutions for the deployment of PV and BIPV systems. |
