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Introduction

It is a great honor to extend to you an invitation to the ICWES-POCER 2024: 2nd International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES) and 7th Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER), scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia from the 23 to 25  April 2024. In the spirit of fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and maximizing the impact of scholarly gatherings, the collaborative initiative of organising ICWES-POCER 2024 promises to create a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and networking. This joint endeavor seeks to capitalize on the strengths and expertise of both conferences, providing participants with a richer and more comprehensive experience.

The conference is to be held alongside ASIAWATER 2024, the Region's Leading Water & Wastewater Platform for Developing Asia. The conference, themed "Water, Energy, Climate, and Sustainability: Charting the Future of Environmental Research", brings together experts and researchers to discuss and explore solutions for vital environmental issues.

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Important Dates

  • Extended Abstract Submission: 1 March 2024 (extended to 31 March 2024)
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 10 April 2024
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2024
  • Normal Registration Deadline: 20 April 2024
  • Conference Dates: 23 - 25 April 2024
  • Award Nomination Deadline: 5 April 2024 (Refer programme section)

 
 

 

 

Abstract submission

Call for Abstract

The organising committee of ICWES-POCER is calling for abstract submissions. The scopes of the conference include, but are not limited to the following topics:

Water for Sustainability
  • Water Resources and Hydrology
  • Water Monitoring and Modelling
  • Water Resilience and Extreme Weather
  • River, Lake, Estuary, and Sea
  • Agricultural Water Management and Irrigation
Environment for Sustainability
  • Environmental Pollution and Restoration
  • Climate Change and Global Warming
  • Waste Management
  • Materials, Waste and Recycling
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Environmental Monitoring
Energy for Sustainability
  • Biofuel and Bioenergy
  • Green Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Carbon Capture
Innovation and Sustainable Solutions
  • Environmental Innovation
  • Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy
  • Big Data and Digital Solutions
  • Numerical Modelling and Simulation
  • Industry Revolution 5.0
  • Internet of Things (IOT)
  • Computational Tools for Environmental Applications 

Abstract Requirements

  • Extended abstracts are welcomed within the scope of the conference.
  • Author(s) should submit a two-page abstract.
  • The deadline for extended abstract submission is 31 March 2024.

Download abstract template here

Submit abstract here

All registered extended abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings with e-ISBN as in conference programme book. After the conference, registered participants will also be invited for submitting their full paper to referred journals.

Publications

 

 

Registration and payment

How to Register?


  1. Please email us to obtain invoice before payment.
  2. Proceed to make payment using option 1 or 2 when invoice is received.
  3. Email us your proof of payment.
  4. A receipt will be issued after we have verified the payment.
  5. No refund of payment if no show.

Registration Fee*

Registration before 31 March 2024: RM 800 for Malaysian participants
USD 250 for International participants
Normal registration after 31 March 2024: RM 1000 for Malaysian participants
USD 300 for International participants

 * Amount with SST included

The conference fee will include e-proceedings, lunch and tea breaks (Accomodation and transportation are excluded)

 

Payment Method

Option 1: Credit / Debit card (Mastercard or Visa only)
  1. Go to https://epay.nottingham.edu.my/
  2. In the "Fees Name" drop-down menu, choose "ICWES-POCER 2024 (MYR) FOR LOCAL PARTICIPANTS",
    or "ICWES-POCER 2024 (USD) FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS".
  3. Make payment and attach payment slip in your reply to the registration acknowledgement email.

Important: Please remember to indicate the invoice number in "Payment Description", and email us the payment slip immediately after the payment transaction.

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Option 2: Bank transfers (telegraphic transfers) or direct bank-in to one of the following banks

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

Main Branch
2 Leboh Ampang
50100 Kuala Lumpur

Bank account number: 301-879391-101
Swift code: HBMBMYKL

  1. Indicate invoice number in your transaction details.
  2. Save or scan to obtain the electronic copy of the payment proof.
  3. Attach the electronic payment slip in your reply to the registration acknowledgement email.

Important: Please remember to indicate the invoice number in your transaction, and email us the payment slip immediately after the payment transaction.

 

 

 

Programme

Conference agenda
Tentative programme
Date / Time Event / Venue
    23 April 2024 
07:30 - 09:30

Registration and Refreshment

Meeting Room 408 & 409
09:30 - 11:30

ASIAWATER 2024 Opening Ceremony by
YAB Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah Yusof
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation

Hall 8C

11:30 - 14:00

Light Lunch and Networking

Hall 8C

14:00 - 15:30

Welcome Address by
Professor Ir Dr Mohd Shahir Liew
Vice Provost of Research and Knowledge Exchange of the University of Nottingham Malaysia

Launch of ICWES-POCER 2024

Opening Speech and Keynote by Ir Mohd Zaki bin Mat Amin
Director General of the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation
"Leverage Malaysia's Future in Climate Change and Water Research: What Do We Need?"

Signing Ceremony

Group Photo

Meeting Room 408 & 409
15:30 - 16:00

Tea Break

Foyer
16:00 - 16:30

Keynote Session I
Professor Dr Van-Thanh-Van Nguyen
Brace Endowed Chair Professor of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
"Linking Climate Change to Urban Water Infrastructure Design: Recent Advances and Shortcomings in Downscaling Methods for Estimating Design Rainfalls"

Meeting Room 408 & 409
16:30 - 17:00

Keynote Session II
Professor Ir Dr Thomas Choong Shean Yaw
Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia
"Application of Nano Calcium Peroxide in Wastewater Treatment"

Meeting Room 408 & 409
17:00 - 17:30

Keynote Session III
Jerry Joynson
Director, Cquestr8 Ltd
"Unlocking a Path to Prosperity: Harnessing Malaysia's Unique Assets for Net-Zero Success"

Meeting Room 408 & 409
   
    24 April 2024 
07:30 - 09:00

Refreshment

Foyer
09:00 - 10:30

Plenary Talk I
Professor Ir Dr Faridah binti Othman
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
"Advances in Flood Monitoring and Modelling: Application of AI and Remote Sensing"

Parallel Session I

Meeting Room 408
09:00 - 10:30

Plenary Talk II
Professor Dr Agamutu Pariatamby
Sunway University, Malaysia
"Waste Management Challenges in Malaysia: SDGs, EPR, CE and ESG"

Parallel Session II

Meeting Room 409
10:30 - 11:00

Tea Break

Foyer
11:00 - 13:00

Plenary Talk III
Dr Shu Qing Yang
University of Wollongong, Australia
"How to Mitigate Flood Sisasters using SPP and Coastal Reservoirs"

Parallel Session III

Meeting Room 408
11:00 - 13:00

Plenary Talk IV
Dr Prasad Kulkarni
MIT-World Peace University, Pune, India
"ABCD of Sustainability"

Parallel Session IV

Meeting Room 409
13:00 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Foyer
14:00 - 15:30

Plenary Talk V
Professor Ir Ts Dr Teo Fang Yenn
University of Nottingham Malaysia
"Integrating Water Solutions with Nature: From Source to Sea"

Parallel Session V

Meeting Room 408
14:00 - 15:30

Plenary Talk VI
Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum
Sunway University, Malaysia
"Redefine Value-based Economy for Sustainable Development"

Parallel Session VI

Meeting Room 409
15:30 - 16:00

Tea Break

Foyer
16:00 - 18:00

Plenary Talk VII
Professor Dr Handry Imansyah
Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia
"The Main Driver Toward Sustainable Development in Indonesian Manufacturing Sectors"

Parallel Session VII

Meeting Room 408
16:00 - 18:00

Plenary Talk VIII
Professor Dr Roslan Zainal Abidin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
"Forecasting Landslides with regards to Rainfall Erosivity and Soil Erodibility"

Parallel Session VIII

Meeting Room 409
18:30 - 22:00

Award and Closing Ceremony with Gala Dinner

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
   
    25 April 2024 
08:00 - 14:00

Field Trip to National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) and University of Nottingham Malaysia

KLCC Lobby
E-Conference kit
Awards

List of awards (during conference)

  • ICWES-POCER Best Oral Presenter Award
  • ICWES-POCER Best Poster Award

List of awards (by nomination) Deadline - 5 April 2024

  • ICWES-POCER Outstanding Student Award 
  • ICWES-POCER Young Career Award 
  • ICWES-POCER Women Career Award 
  • ICWES-POCER Distinguished Career Award 
  • ICWES-POCER Outstanding Industry Award
  • ICWES-POCER Outstanding Research Team Award 
  • IAHR Malaysia Young Professional Award 
  • IAHR Malaysia High Achievement Award 
  • IAHR Malaysia Lifetime Achievement Award

 Download award guideline here

 Submit nomination here

 

 

Keynote speakers 

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Ir Mohd Zaki bin Mat Amin

National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation

"Leverage Malaysia's Future in Climate Change and Water Research: What Do We Need?"

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Professor Dr Van-Thanh-Van Nguyen

Department of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

"Linking Climate Change to Urban Water Infrastructure Design: Recent Advances and Shortcomings in Downscaling Methods for Estimating Design Rainfalls" 

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Professor Ir Dr Thomas Choong Shean Yaw

Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia

"Application of Nano Calcium Peroxide in Wastewater Treatment" 

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Jerry Joynson 

Cquestr8 Ltd (Industry)

"Unlocking a Path to Prosperity: Harnessing Malaysia's Unique Assets for Net-Zero Success"

 

Plenary speakers

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Professor Ir Dr Faridah Binti Othman

Department of Civil Engineering, Universiti Malaya

"Advances in Flood Monitoring and Modelling: Application of AI and
Remote Sensing"

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Professor Dr Roslan Zainal Abidin

REDAC, Universiti Sains Malaysia 

"Forecasting Landslides with regards to Rainfall Erosivity and Soil Erodibility"

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Professor Dr Handry Imansyah

Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

"The Main Driver Towards Sustainable Development in Indonesian Manufacturing Sectors"

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Dr Shu-Qing Yang

School of Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering, University of Wollongong

"How to Mitigate Flood Sisasters using SPP and Coastal Reservoirs"

 
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Dr Prasad Kulkarni

Department of Environmental Studies, MIT-World Peace University, Pune

"ABCD of Sustainability"

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Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum

School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University Malaysia

"Redefine Value-based Economy for Sustainable Development"

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Professor Ir Ts Dr Teo Fang Yenn

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia

"Integrating Water Solutions with Nature: From Source to Sea"

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Professor Dr Agamutu Pariatamby

Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University

"Waste Management Challenges in Malaysia: SDGs, EPR, CE and ESG"

 

 

Sponsorship

ICWES-POCER 2024 offers several sponsorship opportunities to meet your organisation's branding requirements and maximize your investments.

For more sponsorship and exhibition details:

 Download sponsorship package here

Gold sponsor

Global Water Consultants Sdn Bhd

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Silver sponsor

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Bronze sponsor

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In-kind sponsor

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About us

About ICWES

This biannual International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES) was first initiated in 2022, concurrently with the ASIAWATER, the region’s leading international water and wastewater event in Asia. This conference offers a good platform to bring together leading experts to share recent scientific knowledge, management approaches, and engineering solutions water and environmental related academia, research institutions, industries, companies, non-government organisations, and government agencies to help address the world’s pressing water and environment issues.

About POCER

This biannual Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER) was first initiated in 2011, and this has expanded to a wide pool of international participants. POCER wishes to bring together students and researchers, to encourage exchange of ideas and issues amongst peers, as well as experience-sharing from other researchers and industries.

ICWES-POCER 2024 support SDG:

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Organising Committee

Advisor

Prof Ir Ts Dr Teo Fang Yenn

Prof Ir Ts Dr Show Pau Loke

Chair Ts Dr Anurita Selvarajoo

Co-Chair (1)

Co-Chair (2) 

Dr Senthil Kumar Arumugasamy

Dr Sivathass Bannir Selvam

Secretary Ts Dr Wong Jing Ying
Registration Dr Ianatul Khoiroh
Event Management and Logistic Dr Apurav Krishna Koyande
Design and IT Dr Wong Soon Yee
Public Relations and Media Dr Joyce Tiong
Proceedings and Publications

Dr Suchitra Thangalazhy Gopakumar

Dr Vasanthi Sethu

Itinerary and Prize Dr Lau Phei Li
Sponsorship Ir Dr Chan Yi Jing
Student Committee

Aan Mohammad Nusrat Aman

Chen Yixiao

Chew Zhi Xian

Chong Jun Wei Roy

Ching Siew Wen

Joel Wong Ching Jue

Lee Qian Xuan

Leena Abdelazim Hassan Omer

Maniyammai Kumaresen

Nur Aina Maisarah

Teoh Rui Hong

 

 

 

Contact us

Email us at  icwes.pocer@nottingham.edu.my for more info.

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Supporting partners

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