Dr. Naveed Ahmed is an Associate Professor at the US–Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad. He is an accomplished researcher in energy technologies with over 42 peer-reviewed journal publications, several book chapters, and a strong record of externally funded research projects. He has actively contributed to leading international conferences in the field of energy systems. With more than ten years of combined postdoctoral and industrial experience, Dr. Ahmed has established himself as a recognized academic contributing to advancements in renewable energy and thermal energy storage research.Dr. Mumtaz A. Qaisrani is a Tenured Assistant Professor, specializing in Energy Engineering with a focus on renewable energy, Solar and wind systems, and energy efficiency. His publication record includes 40+ papers in SCI journals; he has reviewed over 50 manuscripts for various publishers and is an editor of an academic journal. His diverse academic background and extensive experience drive holistic research advancements in Energy Engineering.