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 10 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.Mumtaz A. Qaisrani, a Tenured Assistant Professor, specializing in Energy Engineering with a focus on renewable energy, solar and wind systems, and energy efficiency. He has published over 30 papers in SCI journals in his field, and he has reviewed over 40 manuscripts for various publishers. As an Academic Editor for the International Journal of Energy Research (IF 4.6), he contributes to the scientific community. His diverse academic background and extensive experience drive holistic research advancements in Energy Engineering.