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TUE, 22 SEPT – WED, 23 SEPT, 2026
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About i-CONCEPT 2026
Now in its 13ᵗʰ year, the International Conference on Emerging Energy & Process Technology (iCONCEPT 2026) continues to serve as a premier platform for postgraduate students, researchers, and industry leaders committed to advancing sustainable engineering. The conference bridges the gap between academic research and industrial practice, fostering meaningful collaboration among academia, government agencies, and the private sector. It provides an avenue to exchange cutting-edge knowledge, explore decarbonization strategies, and highlight breakthroughs in process intensification. As such, i-CONCEPT 2026 stands as a distinguished global forum where leading experts converge to shape the future of energy and process technology.
Important Deadline
Abstract Submission
15 May 2025
Notification of acceptance
31 May 2025
Full Paper Submission
15 June 2025
Registration & payment
22 August 2025
Early bird
15 June 2025
Plenary Speakers
Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Ir. Dr. Wan Ramli Wan Daud
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysia
Plenary Title: TBA
Biography
Prof. Dato' Ir. Dr. A. Bakar Jaafar
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Malaysia
Plenary Title: TBA
Biography
Ir. Ts. Dr Shamsul Amri Sulaiman
Chief Technology & Engineering Officer
TNB Power Generation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Plenary Title: TBA
Biography
Prof. Dr. Hossam A. Gabbar
Director
Smart Energy Systems Lab
Ontario Tech University
Canada
Plenary Title: TBA
Biography
Prof. Dr. Yasuyuki Ikegami
Saga University
Japan
Plenary Title: TBA
Biography
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Dr. Peiying B.
Xi’an Jiaotong University
China
Keynote Title: Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al-Si Alloys Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing
Biography
Prof. Dr. Aripriharta
Universitas Negeri Malang
Indonesia
Keynote Title: Optimizing Clean Power for Communities: A Community-Centered Optimization Framework Enabled by QHBM
Biography
Prof. Aripriharta, Ph.D., is a researcher in intelligent energy systems and serves as. Director of Publication and Press at Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. He received his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, in 2017.
He has authored 10 books, published 153 peer-reviewed papers, and holds 25 patents, including the Queen Honey Bee Migration (QHBM) optimization algorithm for clean energy systems. His work has been published by Springer, Elsevier, and IEEE.
He was recognized as Best Innovator (2018) and Best Researcher (2023 & 2025). His research focuses on optimizing picohydro, wind, and photovoltaic systems to support sustainable, community- based renewable energy development.
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nurfatehah Wahyuny Che Jusoh
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Malaysia
Keynote Title: TBA
Biography
Invited Speakers
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Faiz Arith
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
Malaysia
Title: TBA
Biography
Dr. Nik Abdul Hadi bin Sapiaa@ Md Nordin
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Malaysia
Title: TBA
Biography
Dr. Teh Lee Peng
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Malaysia
Title: TBA
Biography
Dr. Hanis Farhah Jamahori
Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
Malaysia a
Title: TBA
Biography
Dr. Tan Wen Shan
Monash University
Malaysia
Title: TBA
Biography
Conference Topics
Hydrogen Technology
- Hydrogen Production
- Biohydrogen
- Electrolyzer
- Photo-electrochemical
- Hydrogen storage
- Hydrogen refuelling
- Hydrogen distribution
- Hydrogen safety
Fuel Cells for Mobile and Stationary Systems
- Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)
- Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs)
- Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)
- Microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
- Molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs)
- Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs)
- Regenerative fuel cells (RFCs)
- Other fuel cells
Materials
- Nanomaterial
- Adsorbent
- Membrane
- Membrane electrode assembly (MEA)
- Catalyst
- Electrode
- Other advanced materials
Life-cycle analysis & circular economy
- National and International programs & perspectives
- Environmental issues
- Economy and financing
- Social acceptance
- Policy & Standard
- Others
Renewable Energy
- Solar
- OTEC
- Biomass
- Biogas
- Wind
- Hydro
- Geothermal
- Hydrogen
- Battery Energy Storage
Miscellaneous
- Green technology
- Nanotechnology
- Thermo-chemical cycles
- Low carbon technologies
- Polymer
- Environmental engineering
- Biochemical & bioprocess engineering
- Electrochemistry & corrosion engineering
- Resource Recovery
Miscellaneous
- Chemical process & modelling
- Separation process
- Process design & control
- General catalysis
- General organic-inorganic chemistry
- Battery
- Sensor
- Nuclear related technology
- Other technologies
Conference Fee
Physical
NationalEarly bird RM1300
Virtual
NationalEarly bird RM800
Attendee
National..
Physical
InternationalEarly bird USD 340
Virtual
InternationalEarly bird USD 220
Attendee
International..
Organizing Committee
| Patron | Professor Ir. Dr. Md Pauzi Abdullah |
| Program Advisor | Professor Dr. Aishah A. Jalil |
| Program Director | Professor Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Elsayed Nasef |
| Secretary & Governance | Ms. Suhailah Surani |
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Finance
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Ms. Nur Fatimah Azmi (Head) |
| Ms. Siti Aisyah Abd Wahid | |
| Floor Manager 1 | Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Arif Ab Aziz |
| Floor Manager 2 | Ms. Siti Hajar Mat Sarip |
| Floor Manager 3 | Dr. Nurul Nadia Ibrahim |
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Program & Protocol
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Dr. Norafneeza Norazahar (Head) |
| Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Hafiz Habi Buddin | |
| Associate Professor Dr. Roshafima Rasit Ali | |
| Associate Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Liew Peng Yen | |
| Ir. Ts. Dr. Nurul Huda Ahmad | |
| Dr. Ahmad Aiman Azmi | |
| OSCA KL Team | |
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Multimedia & Publicity
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Dr. Saharudin Haron (Head) |
| Ts. Dr. Nur Ayeesha Qisteena | |
| Ts. Muhammad Abdul Razak | |
| Mr. Shahrin Bahar | |
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Ceremony Management
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Ms. Syaza binti Ismail (Emcee) |
| Ms. Nurul Shimah bte Shumsudin (Emcee) | |
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Sponsorship
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Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Sathiabama T. Thirugnana (Head) |
| Associate Professor Dr. Anwar Johari | |
| Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Shamsul Sarip | |
| Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Jasrul Jamani Jamian | |
| Dr. Tuan Amran Tuan Abdullah | |
| Ts. Dr. Nur Dalilah Nordin | |
| Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadhzir Ahmad Kamaruddin | |
| Ms. Sabariah Mohd Azhari | |
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Invitation & Registration
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Dr. Madihah Md Rasid (Head) |
| Dr. Rasyidah Mohamad Idris | |
| Ms. Siti Aisyah Abd Wahid | |
| Ms. Sabariah Mohd Azhari | |
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Logistics & Technical
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Dr. Siti Maherah Hussin (Head) |
| Dr. Muhamed Yusuf Shahul Hamid | |
| Dr. Mohd Nabil bin Muhtazaruddin | |
| Mr. Azrin Ariffin | |
| Mr. Mohd Hafis Ramli | |
| Mr. Amirulhail Ishak | |
| UTMD KL Digital Team | |
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Souvenirs & Gifts
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Associate Professor Dr. Rafiziana Md Kasmani (Head) |
| Associate Professor Dr. Rozana Zakaria | |
| Ms. Sabariah Mohd Azhari | |
| Ms. D.dahyuna Mohd Yunos | |
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Publication
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Professor Dr. Aishah Abdul Jalil (Head) |
| Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Norzanah Rosmin | |
| Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Sathiabama T. Thirugnana | |
| Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Faiz Arith | |
| Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Nurfatehah Wahyuny Che Jusoh | |
| Ts. Dr. Norazliani Md Sapari | |
| Dr. Fadhilah Abd Razak | |
| Dr. Anees Ameera Fauzi | |
| Ts. Muhammad Abdul Razak |
Address
i-CONCEPT 2026 Secretatriat
Centre of Hydrogen Energy
Institute of Future Energy
Level 2, Block N29,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor
i-concept13@utm.my
Contact No.
+607-533 3342
