Dr. Hossam A.Gabbar studied systems engineering at Alexandria University. He obtained PhD degree in process systems engineering from Okayama University, Japan. He joined Japan Chemical Innovation Institute (JCCI) and Tokyo Institute of Technology. Dr. Gabbar is a full Professor in the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, at Ontario Tech University (UOIT). He leads the Smart Energy Systems Lab (SESL), and Advanced Plasma Engineering Lab (APEL). He is the recipient of the Senior Research Excellence Aware for 2016, UOIT. He is among the top 2% of worldwide scientists in energy. He is a Distinguished Lecturer of IEEE NPSS.