Dr. Hamed Hashemi is a senior researcher and academic at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. His research expertise spans experimental and theoretical thermodynamics, with a particular focus on gas hydrates, fluid phase equilibria, and sustainable energy technologies. He has authored over 35 peer-reviewed journal articles and numerous conference papers. Dr. Hashemi currently leads a pioneering research project on green hydrogen production from food waste, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for process optimization. His contributions aim to advance environmentally responsible energy solutions and innovative process engineering.