Prof. Dr. Runar Unnthorsson has a position as a Professor and Head of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science, University of Iceland. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Iceland, Mechanical Engineering. He specializes in innovation, system integration, and performance engineering & testing. He has successfully led several research and development projects focused on developing innovative technologies, such as sensory substitution devices (acoustic and vibrotactile), audible and ultrasonic applications, and waste reclamation through gasification, thermoelectric conversion, and soil heating. He is the author of 96 scientific publications, most of which were published in peer-reviewed journals in these fields (source from ResearchGate).