Dr Mike Branston is the New Energy Domain Lead for Exploration Data (EXD). Dr Branston holds both a BSc and a PhD in geophysics and was awarded Chartered Geologist status by the Geological Society of London in 2006. During his 25-year career he has been based in Norway, the UK, Qatar and Malaysia. Throughout his career he has been focused on designing technical solutions to subsurface imaging and monitoring challenges.

Dr Konstantin Tertyshnikov received a doctorate degree in geophysics from Curtin University (Australia) in 2014. He was a lead geophysicist on exploration projects in Europe and the Middle East. He is a senior research fellow at the Centre for Exploration Geophysics at Curtin University. His main research focus is distributed acoustic sensing technologies, CO2 geosequestration, borehole seismic, mineral exploration, and seismic acquisition.

Dr. Tea-woo Kim is a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), specializing in CO₂ geological storage, flow assurance, and integrated CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) system modeling. With a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa, his research focuses on CO₂ transportation, injection optimization, and AI-driven predictive modeling. Throughout his career, Dr. Kim has contributed significantly to the development of integrated CCS models, applying multi-objective optimization and nodal analysis to enhance early-stage demonstration projects. His expertise extends to pipeline and ship-based CO₂ transport analysis, including critical aspects such as corrosion, phase behavior, and hydrate management. His work integrates machine learning and deep learning applications to improve storage security and efficiency.

Dr. Sujoy Chattaraj is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Durgapur, where he investigated methane sorption characteristics of coal seams. His research expertise spans carbon capture, biofuels, unconventional gas reservoirs, and industrial decarbonization. Dr. Chattaraj has extensive academic and industrial experience, having served as an Assistant Professor at Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research and worked on various projects related to coalbed methane, CO₂ capture, and sustainable energy solutions. His contributions include several high-impact publications in leading journals, patents, and book chapters on carbon capture and bio-separation technologies. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Dr. Adinath Lahiri Award and the Dr. K. N. Sinha Award for outstanding research impact. He has also worked with organizations such as CSIR-CIMFR and ONGC on field studies and reservoir simulations. With expertise in modelling, simulation, and process intensification, Dr Chattaraj is committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative research and technology development.