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Processes Webinar | Advancing Sustainability: Cutting-Edge Technologies and International Policies
11 Oct 2024, 09:00 (CEST)
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Sustainability, Carbon Dots, Policies, Microplastics
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome, everyone, to our webinar on "Advancing Sustainability: Cutting-Edge Technologies and International Policies." We gather to explore how innovative technologies and forward-thinking policies are driving sustainable development globally. Our esteemed panel of experts, including Dr. Ng Law Yong and Dr. Lee Tin Sin, will share insights on the sustainable production of carbon quantum dots as well as international policies for sustainable plastic usage. Together, we will delve into groundbreaking advancements and collaborative efforts essential for achieving our sustainability goals. Thank you for joining us in this important dialogue. Let us embark on this journey towards a more sustainable and equitable world.
Date: 11 October 2024
Time: 9:00 am CEST | 3:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 825 2781 5971
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Event Chair
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Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
World Organizations at the Forefront: Innovative Initiatives on Microplastic
Dr. Lee Tin Sin is a researcher, professional engineer, and associate professor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical-Polymer), First Class Honours, and a PhD in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr Lee has been involved in rubber processing, biopolymer, nanocomposite, and polymer synthesis, with more than 120 publications, ranging from journal papers to book chapters and conferences. He was the recipient of the Society of Chemical Engineers Japan Award for Outstanding Asian Researcher and Engineer, in 2018, for his contribution to polymer research. He co-authored “Polylactic Acid” (Elsevier), whose first and second editions were published in 2012 and 2019, respectively. In 2023, he co-authored “Plastics and Sustainability,” also published by Elsevier, and, in 2024, “Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use”, published by CRC Press.
Keynote Speakers
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Sustainable Production of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Environmental Remediation
Dr. Ng Law Yong, an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia, earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical and Process Engineering from Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia, in 2014. As a graduate member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia and The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia, Dr. Ng has honed his expertise across various engineering disciplines. His diverse research interests span material science, carbon quantum dots, membrane technology, water research, graphene-based materials, aquaculture water treatment, and process optimization. Dr. Ng’s impactful contributions are reflected in high-impact journal publications and, as of 2023, his SCOPUS H-index, which stands at 22, with approximately 4361 citations. Notably, he is listed among Stanford University’s World Top 2% Scientists for 2022.
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Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
World Organizations at the Forefront: Innovative Initiatives on Microplastic
Dr. Lee Tin Sin is a researcher, professional engineer, and associate professor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical-Polymer), First Class Honours, and a PhD in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Dr Lee has been involved in rubber processing, biopolymer, nanocomposite, and polymer synthesis, with more than 120 publications, ranging from journal papers to book chapters and conferences. He was the recipient of the Society of Chemical Engineers Japan Award for Outstanding Asian Researcher and Engineer, in 2018, for his contribution to polymer research. He co-authored “Polylactic Acid” (Elsevier), whose first and second editions were published in 2012 and 2019, respectively. In 2023, he co-authored “Plastics and Sustainability,” also published by Elsevier, and, in 2024, “Microplastics Pollution and Worldwide Policies on Plastic Use”, published by CRC Press.
Registration
This is a FREE webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Certificates of attendance will be delivered to those who attend the live webinar.
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Program
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST (11 October 2024) |
Time in CST Asia (11 October 2024) |
Dr. Lee Tin Sin Chair Introduction |
9:00 - 9:10 a.m. | 3:00 - 3:10 p.m. |
Dr. Ng Law Yong Sustainable Production of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Environmental Remediation |
9:10 - 9:30 a.m. | 3:10 - 3:30 p.m. |
Dr. Lee Tin Sin World Organizations at the Forefront: Innovative Initiatives on Microplastic |
9:30 - 9:50 a.m. | 3:30 - 3:50 p.m. |
Q&A | 9:50 - 10:10 a.m. | 3:50 - 4:10 p.m. |
Dr. Lee Tin Sin Closing of Webinar |
10:10 - 10:20 a.m. | 4:10 - 4:20 p.m. |