ReSET 2026 brings together global and regional experts, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, civil society actors, and development partners to advance evidence-based dialogue on accelerating renewable energy deployment across sectors.
The conference bridges the gap between science, policy, and practice by highlighting innovations, enabling policy frameworks, and inclusive approaches that support just and resilient energy transitions. Special attention will be given to developing and emerging economies.
The conference welcomes research papers, policy papers, case studies, and poster presentations.
All deadlines at 23:59 Nepal Standard Time (UTC+5:45). Dates subject to change.
All themes are of equal priority with dedicated parallel session tracks.
Solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and ocean energy; batteries, pumped hydro, and hydrogen storage; grid integration and performance optimisation.
Energy system modelling and planning tools; AI and machine learning in energy; smart grids, IoT-enabled energy management, and digital twins.
National energy policies; NDC implementation; international climate finance, carbon markets, and multilateral energy diplomacy.
Energy poverty and access; gender and energy; community-owned renewable systems; just transition frameworks for fossil fuel-dependent regions.
Economics of renewable energy; green bonds, blended finance, and climate investment; energy subsidies reform and private sector mobilisation.
Nexus approaches to energy, water, and food security; agri-solar; waste-to-energy and bioenergy sustainability.
EV technologies and adoption; charging infrastructure; sustainable urban mobility; two- and three-wheeler electrification in developing economies.
Climate-responsive building design; affordable energy-efficient housing; local materials and low-carbon construction; resilient and sustainable urban development.
Leading international scholars and practitioners in renewable energy and sustainable development.
Co-inventor of PERC solar cell technology — used in ~90% of solar panels worldwide. Joint winner of the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
Professor at Duke University specializing in environmental health, water and sanitation, energy access, and climate change economics and energy interventions in low-income settings
Over two decades of expertise in clean energy technology, biomass gasification, clean cookstoves, and community energy systems for rural and emerging economies.
Distinguished experts and researchers contributing to global energy transition dialogues.
Specialist in membrane processes and separation technologies for food, biotech, and water treatment industries.
Mechanical engineer with over 20 years of expertise in solar and renewable energy technologies and sustainable built environments.
Expert in sustainable sanitation and waste management, focusing on toilet technologies and faecal sludge management.
Expert in renewable energy systems, grid integration of variable RE, energy modeling, and smart grid infrastructure.
Specialist in biochemical engineering, bio-mitigation of industrial flue gases, carbon capture, and life cycle assessment.
Nepal and Pakistan Country Representative with nearly 20 years of experience in green growth policy, sustainable development planning, and climate finance.
Kathmandu University (KU) is an autonomous, not-for-profit, self-funding public institution established by an Act of Parliament in December 1991. It is an institution of higher learning dedicated to maintaining the standard of academic excellence in various classical and professional disciplines.
We invite original research papers, policy papers, case studies, and poster presentations.
All abstracts and full papers undergo peer review by the Scientific Committee. Authors notified per the Important Dates schedule.
Abstracts are submitted and managed through CMT platform.
Abstract deadline: 31 July
2026
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
Early Bird Registration is now open! Register before 1 August 2026 to benefit from discounted rates.
| Category | Early Bird Rate (Until 1 AUG 2026) | Regular Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | Student | Professional | Student | |
| National (Nepal) | NRs 5,000 | NRs 2,500 | NRs 6,000 | NRs 3,000 |
| SAARC Countries | USD 100 | USD 50 | USD 120 | USD 70 |
| International | USD 200 | USD 100 | USD 225 | USD 120 |
One (1) registration fee is valid for only one (1) person/participant for one (1) paper presentation.
⚠ Registration fee is non-refundable.
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Andrew Blakers (AO FAA FTSE FRSN) is Professor of Engineering at the Australian National University. He was a Humboldt Fellow and has held Australian Research Council QEII and Senior Research Fellowships. He has published approximately 300 papers and patents.
Prof. Frank Lipnizki is the President of the European Membrane Society (EMS) and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Lund University, specializing in separation and membrane processes across industries such as food, biotech, pulp, biorefineries, and water treatment. His research focuses on process integration, optimization, and addressing challenges like membrane fouling and cleaning
Prof. Jeffrey Seay is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. His research interests include biofuels, green engineering, sustainability, and process safety.
Dr. Juha Kaskinen is the Director of the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of Turku. His research focuses on futures studies, regional foresight, environmental sociology, and sustainable development.
Prof. Konard Loch is an expert in sustainable resource recovery from organic waste streams, focusing on wastewater and biowaste. His work centers on wastewater treatment innovations, anaerobic digestion optimization, and sector coupling approaches like power-to-gas, spanning both fundamental and applied research from lab to real-world implementation.
Marc Jeuland is a Professor in the Sanford School of Public Policy, with a joint appointment in the Duke Global Health Institute. His research interests include nonmarket valuation, water and sanitation, environmental health, energy poverty and transitions, trans-boundary water resource planning and management, and the impacts and economics of climate change.
Prof. Nazia M. Habib (FRSA) is an interdisciplinary academic at the University of Cambridge, holding appointments in Engineering and Land Economy. She is the Founder and Research Centre Director of the Centre for Resilience and Sustainable Development (CRSD), focusing on sustainability science, systems thinking, and advising over 20 governments on policy.
Dr. Priyanka Kaushal is a Professor at the Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. She has worked near the interface between Clean Energy Technology, Society and Climate Change for the last 20 years.
Prof. Thapa specializes in process and energy technology, with a particular focus on the gasification of biomass. His expertise includes fluidized bed modeling, simulation of fluid-particle flow, and bioenergy system optimization.
A Professor at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Prof. Cheng is an expert in material science and corrosion engineering. His research focuses on Sustainable environmental sanitation, Biogas and anaerobic digestion and Environmental management.
Prof. Smita Raghuvanshi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus. Her research interests include chemical engineering, environmental sustainability, and related fields.
A Professor and lead of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Laboratory (RSEL), Prof. Lohani focuses on 100% Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, Just Energy Transition, Biogas and Bio-Circular Economy, Energy Policy and Climate Change
Prof. Anderson is a is a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of research and teaching experience. He works extensively on solar energy, and has published numerous works in the field.
Prof. Viboon Sricharoenchaikul, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering and Director of the Energy Research Institute at Chulalongkorn University. His research centers on waste-to-energy technologies, renewable energy (pyrolysis and gasification), catalytic green fuel processing, and sustainable engineering.
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu University
Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kathmandu University
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Laboratory (RSEL), Kathmandu University
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Laboratory (RSEL), Kathmandu University
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Laboratory (RSEL), Kathmandu University
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace engineering, IOE, Pulchowk Campus,TU
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University
The full Scientific Committee, Advisory Committee, and Organizing Committee roster will be published closer to the conference.
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"I am delighted to welcome you to ReSET 2026. Here in the peaceful hills of Dhulikhel, we gather with a shared heart for our planet's future. Sustainable energy is more than just technology; it is our path to a resilient world. I hope the natural beauty of Nepal inspires our journey together toward a cleaner, more sustainable tomorrow."