For the last 37 years, Howard has worked on process plant all over the world, from downstream petrochemicals and refining through midstream to upstream onshore and offshore, from roles as a technician to executive consultancy. As his seniority increased, he became increasingly involved in technical readiness and technical due diligence assessments, informing corporate acquisitions and recently guiding start ups using new energy technology applications. Howard is known for his book 'Simplicity from Complexity' and his ability to provide clarity where others struggle.

R.M.N. Sulochani (MPhil., BSc.) is a PhD student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. As she identifies waste as a valuable resource, she is currently working in the field of waste-to-value-added materials development. With a passion for transforming waste into value-added materials and a circular economy, she has authored and co-authored several research papers, book chapters, and international conference proceedings in waste management and waste-derived composite materials.