Dr. Edris Joonaki is a highly respected industry expert whose work sits at the critical intersection of offshore energy, measurement science, and the energy transition. As a Technical Lead at TÜV-SÜD National Engineering Laboratory, the UK’s National Standard holder for flow and density measurement, he has played a critical role in ensuring that both conventional offshore operations and emerging low-carbon systems are safe, measurable, and commercially credible.
Over the past five years, Dr. Joonaki has led and delivered over £3million of UK Government–funded projects focused on hydrogen and carbon capture and storage(CCS), addressing one of the sector’s most fundamental challenges: understanding and measuring the thermodynamic behaviour of hydrogen- and CO₂-rich fluids during transportation and storage. His work has directly supported offshore operators, regulators, and technology developers by improving flow assurance, metering accuracy, and national measurement traceability, all essential for large-scale deployment of net-zero technologies. A defining achievement has been his technical leadership on nationally significant projects such as HyDeploy2, where his work on hydrogen–natural gas blends was presented to the UK House of Lords, demonstrating tangible influence beyond engineering into policy and regulation. He has also led the development of novel thermodynamic platforms supporting the UK’s Advanced Multiphase Facility, strengthening offshore measurement capability.
Dr. Joonaki’s expertise and leadership have been recognised through multiple major honours, including the Royal Society of Chemistry Rising-Star in Industry Prize ~2-years ago. Through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing, he exemplifies the qualities of an Industry Expert shaping the future of the offshore energy sector.
Dr. Myles Jordan is a globally recognized authority in oilfield scale management with over 30 years of experience and 25 years with the business. Holding a PhD in Sedimentary Geochemistry, Myles has dedicated his career to advancing inorganic scale control technologies that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. As Director of Marketing and Global Subject Matter Expert – Inorganic Scale Management, he provides technical leadership across multiple regions, driving innovation in scale inhibitor chemistry and deployment strategies. Myles has authored over 200 technical papers, chaired major SPE conferences, and serves as an Honorary Professor at Heriot-Watt University Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering, reflecting his commitment to knowledge sharing and industry advancement. His pioneering work includes developing pre-production squeeze technologies, integrating reservoir data into treatment design, and promoting environmentally responsible solutions such as Y1-class inhibitors. Beyond his technical achievements, Myles mentors emerging talent, leads strategic collaborations with JIPs, and champions sustainability initiatives that deliver measurable commercial impact. His influence spans research, field application, and education, making him an outstanding candidate for the Industry Expert Award.
Kevin Stewart from Wood has defined his career through strategic leadership in digital transformation, technical innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and renewables, and a deep commitment to community advocacy and industry collaboration. Over the past five years, Kevin has spearheaded the development and deployment of maintAI - Wood’s AI powered maintenance optimisation solution - which has transformed asset maintenance for offshore operators in the UK and globally. With the help of his colleagues, Kevin has pushed maintAI through from concept to deployment at scale in just 3 years. By integrating advanced analytics with decades of operational expertise, maintAI enables smarter, data driven decisions that reduce costs, improve reliability and enhance process safety. Its rapid deployment - delivering measurable outcomes up to 90% faster than traditional methods - has resulted in up to 40% reduction in maintenance operating costs, 25% backlog reduction, and £3M annual OPEX savings for North Sea operators. In 2025 alone, one major operator achieved a reduction of over 100,000 hours of
annual maintenance. Kevin’s impact extends beyond oil and gas, with successful applications of AI in sectors such as fertilizer production, rare earth mining and processing and renewables. He is recognised for overcoming industry barriers through comprehensive training, transparent change management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the adoption and integration of digital solutions. As a thought leader, mentor and advocate for inclusion, Kevin has shaped the future of offshore operations, delivering over £70M in annualised maintenance value and setting new benchmarks for excellence and sustainability in the energy sector
