Organizers: Prof. Dr. Abel Rouboa and Prof. Dr. Eliseu Monteiro
Emails: rouboa@fe.up.pt, emonteiro@fe.up.pt
Announcement:
Energy is a fundamental resource that drives both economic growth and societal well-being. However, in today’s world, securing reliable, affordable access to energy is becoming an increasingly complex challenge, particularly in certain regions. The global energy landscape—spanning production, conversion, and consumption—is undergoing a profound transformation, making the efficient and sustainable conversion of energy more critical than ever before. Key issues such as optimizing conversion processes, ensuring reliable energy supply, improving storage solutions, and enhancing energy usage efficiency are at the forefront of this evolution.
As part of the Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics Conference, this symposium will focus on the innovative research and mathematical methods applied to energy conversion technologies. The goal is to assess, optimize, and innovate energy processes, contributing to broader sustainability goals by ensuring a balance between energy needs and environmental stewardship.
The symposium will highlight cutting-edge research in energy conversion, with a particular focus on thermochemical methods, water desalination, hydrogen production, and wind energy. Thermochemical processes, such as gasification, co-gasification, and supercritical water gasification, are leading the way in converting biomass and waste into valuable energy resources. These technologies not only enhance energy yield but also minimize waste and environmental impact. Additionally, water desalination technologies are emerging as vital solutions to address water scarcity, especially in regions facing water shortages, while simultaneously generating energy sustainably. Hydrogen production, an area of growing interest, provides promising solutions for storing and transporting renewable energy, contributing significantly to decarbonization efforts. Wind energy, with advancements in turbine technology, continues to play a central role in the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Join us for this stimulating symposium, as we explore the intersection of numerical analysis, applied mathematics, and energy innovations, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions for the future.