Invited Speakers

 

Madya Ts. Dr. Azrina Binti Abd Aziz | Kejuruteraan Alam Sekitar Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

 

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Azrina Abd Aziz is a prolific academic at the Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology (FTKA), UMPSA with expertise in Environmental Engineering, specializing in carbon dioxide mitigation, wastewater treatment, solid & scheduled waste management, environmental management and sustainable materials for the environment. Dr. Azrina obtained Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, and has proven her strength in academia through various achievements. Dr. Azrina has good professional knowledge in her field of research, and excels in terms of technical knowledge and skill. Her contributions to research are impressive, with numerous articles in international high-impact journals, with achievements of 23 WOS Indexed and 27 Scopus h-Index. In terms of professional skills, Dr. Azrina obtained the Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWAM) from the Department of Environment (DOE), Malaysia and Certified HRDCorp Train-the-Trainer. Her talent and positive attitude are a great asset to the advancement of academia, research and innovation.

 

 

 

 

 

Chinnathan Areeprasert | Kasetsart University, Thailand

 

Dr. Chinnathan Areeprasert is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University. His research focuses on thermochemical conversion of waste and biomass, waste-to-energy and waste-to-value systems, and circular economy solutions, with work published in leading international journals. He also serves as director of the Engineering & Sustainability Innovation Center (ESIC) under the Faculty of Engineering, where he leads applied research that bridges laboratory innovation and real-world deployment, operating pilot-scale facilities and advancing technologies from concept to commercial application. He has led the development and rollout of sustainable waste management solutions across academic, governmental, and community settings, and contributes technical expertise to industry projects across the region. Committed to translating scientific research into scalable, practical solutions, Dr. Chinnathan works at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and innovation to address pressing environmental and energy challenges.