The following speeches will be arranged into Opening Lecture (Day 1 morning), Closing Lecutre (Day 3 afternoon) and Principal Lectures (Day 2 morning) defined in the conference technical programme. Each lecture contains 40 minutes presentation and 10 minutes discussions.

OPENING LECTURE - 19th August 2014, 9:20-10:10
Venue: Cedar suite
moderator: Dr Henry Tan, University of Aberdeen, UK

Possibilities of enhanced algal biofuel production using optimality, pathway modification and waste

John A Raven FRS FRSE
Honorary Life Member, British Phycological Society
Emeritus Professor, University of Dundee
United Kingdom

Biography

Lecture Abstract

CLOSING LECTURE - 21st August 2014, 15:45-16:35
Venue: Beechwood suite
moderator: Dr Henry Tan, University of Aberdeen, UK

Future Energy Needs and Engineering Reality

Michael Kelly FRS FREng
Prince Philip Professor of Technology
Department of Engineering
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom

Biography

Lecture Abstract

PRINCIPAL LECTURE - 20th August 2014, 8:30-9:20
Venue: Beechwood suite
moderator: Prof. Yongli Gao, University of Rochester, USA

From Nanometers to Terawatts. Pending Breakthroughs in Materials for Energy

Pedro Gomez-Romero
CSIC Full Research Professor
Group Leader, NEO-Energy Lab, ICN2
Vicedirector MATGAS
Spain

Biography

Lecture Abstract

PRINCIPAL LECTURE - 20th August 2014, 8:30-9:20
Venue: Sycamore suite
moderator: Dr. Sarah Baum, Thünen Institute of Rural Studies, Germany

Energy efficiency in nature, from individuals to ecosystems

William Lewis
Professor of Biology
Director of the Center for Limnology
Interim Director of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Initiative at the Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado
Lifetime Member Associate of the US National Academy of Sciences
United Sates

Biography

Lecture Abstract