Volume 2, Issue 1 (2026) Sci-Energy Nexus — Renewables for Research Frontiers

This conference brings together researchers, engineers, and innovators to explore how fundamental sciences and engineering can jointly accelerate the global transition toward clean, sustainable, and resilient energy systems. It is guided by the University’s strategic commitment to advancing rigorous research in renewable energy and sustainable technologies, and to strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across scientific and applied domains.

The conference is academically represented by Associate Professor Dr. Shahab Abdulla (University of Southern Queensland), who serves as a member of the Scientific Committee and supports scientific coordination and academic supervision of conference activities.

This Special Issue welcomes high-quality contributions aligned with the conference themes, including (but not limited to):

• Solar energy and advanced photovoltaic technologies
• Wind energy and integrated/hybrid energy systems
• Energy storage technologies and advanced battery systems
• Green hydrogen and future fuels
• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation in energy systems
• Advanced materials for renewable energy applications
• Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability
• Smart grids and energy management systems
• Global renewable energy policies and strategies

This Special Issue aims to showcase impactful research and practical insights that support innovation, sustainability, and the green economy, and to provide a lasting scholarly record of the conference’s contributions to renewable energy research frontiers.