Overview

The proceedings publication of the International Conference on Innovation and Technological Advances for Sustainability captures the essence of a dynamic international forum dedicated to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). It serves as a comprehensive repository of cutting-edge research, innovative strategies, and transformative tools discussed by a diverse community of participants, including researchers, academics, students, policymakers, industry leaders, and government officials. Encompassing local, regional, and international perspectives, the proceedings delve into critical global issues such as food security, environmental preservation, energy sustainability, economic resilience, and the role of digital technologies in fostering sustainable development. This text emphasizes showcasing national and international accomplishments, fostering global collaborations, exploring future challenges and opportunities, introducing state-of-the-art technologies, and providing policy recommendations for building a sustainable society. It acts as a bridge between research and practice, promoting the dissemination of knowledge that will contribute to the achievement of UN-SDGs.

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Author:   Salem Al-Naemi ,  Rachid Benlamri ,  Rehan Sadiq ,  Aitazaz Farooque
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
ISBN:  

9781032803722

ISBN 10:   103280372
Pages:   618
Publication Date:   28 November 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Track 1 Environment & Climate Change Track Chair - Dr. Marlia Mohd Hanafiah, Head of Centre for Tropical Climate Change System, UKM Climate Change – Adaptation and Mitigation Climate and Environmental Modelling Air and Water Pollution Control Strategies Sustainable Building Design – Modern Urbanization Environmentally Efficient Systems and Design Environmental Engineering Ecological Issues and their Prevention Drought and Forest Fires form Climate Change Prospective Environmental Degradation and Remedy Track 2 Food Security & Sustainability Track Chair - Dr. Aitazaz Farooque - University of Prince Edward Island, Canada Climate-Smart Agriculture Technologies Minimizing Post Harvest Losses Interventions to Improve Soil and Crop Productivity Greenhouse and Hydroponics Cultivations Agriculture Water Management Irrigation Systems Best Management Practices for Sustainable Agriculture Greenhouse Design and Optimization Track 3 Renewable Energy Sources Track Chair - Dr. Tharinya Supasa, ASEAN Centre for Energye Innovative PV Systems Bioreactors for Energy Application Harnessing Offshore Winds for Energy Applications Implications of Renewable Energy Energy Audit and Design of Sustainable Cities Design of Efficient Solar and Wind Energy Systems Challenges to Adopt Technologies Track 4 Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development Track Chair - Dr. Yacine Atif - University of Skovde, Sweden Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning for Sustainable Development Sensing and Control Systems to facilitate UN-SDGs Artificial Intelligence-assisted Drinking Water Management Drones and their Application for Sustainable Development Application of Computer Science and IT Mechatronics and Automation for UN-SDGs Track 5 Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development Track Chair - Dr. M. Razi Nalim - Indiana University – Purdue University, USA Wastewater Treatment Technologies Waste into Value-added Products Economic Barriers to Sustainable Development Social Responsibility and Implications Capacity Building and Educational Prospective of UN-SDGs Bio-circular Economy for Sustainability

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Salem Al-Naemi is the First President of the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST), and has more than 30 years of work experience in both government and private sectors. He is a successful executive with considerable leadership experience in education, government, and business organizations. Dr. Al-Naemi holds an MBA and PhD in Computer Science. He also has a master’s in mathematics and a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science. He began his career as a university academic. His expertise lies in organizational strategies, managerial leadership, communication, and operational efficiency to accomplish goals and achieve success for an organization. He has worked with a diverse workforce and in many multi-national organizations in key positions. Rachid Benlamri is the Vice President, Academic at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) and holds a rich academic experience of over 30 years. Prior to joining UDST, Prof. Benlamri worked as the Vice President Academic at the Canadian University of Dubai. He also worked as Professor of Software Engineering and Head of the Department of Software Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering at Lakehead University, Canada. He earned his master’s and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Manchester, UK. Dr. Benlamri was the Head of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab at Lakehead University. His research interests are in the areas of artificial intelligence, data science, semantic web, knowledge engineering, health informatics, and mobile & ubiquitous computing. His research is supported by many funding institutions. He has supervised over 70 students and postdoctoral fellows. He served as keynote speaker and as the general chair for many international conferences. Prof. Benlamri serves on the editorial board of many Q1 journals. Moreover, he published over 120 papers, mainly in Q1 journals and peer-reviewed international conference proceedings. Rehan Sadiq is Provost and Vice-President, Academic and a Professor of Civil Engineering at UBC’s Okanagan campus. He is a world-leading researcher in the areas of asset management of water supply systems, environmental risk analysis, and lifecycle assessment of built environment. He is the author of more than 600 peer-reviewed journal and conference articles, book chapters, and technical reports. With nearly 16,000 citations, he is among the top cited environmental engineering researchers globally; consistently ranked in the top 2% of scientists in the category of environmental science. He has served on and chaired numerous Canadian and international scientific committees and conferences. He sits on the editorial board of many international journals in his field. He has been registered as a Professional Engineer in BC (since 2010). He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering (FCSE), Engineers Canada (FEC) and the Engineering Institute of Canada (FEIC). Aitazaz A. Farooque is working as a Professor & Associate Dean at the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). He is also leading the Centre of Excellence in Food Security and Sustainability at UPEI. His research focuses on the fundamental understanding and development of state-of-the-art climate-smart agriculture technologies to improve soil health, increase farm profitability, and mitigate environmental risks for Canadian agriculture industry. He has supervised/supervising 13 PhD students, 16 MSc students, 3 post-doctoral fellows, 8 research associates, and over 30 undergraduate research students. He has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, 8 book chapters, 80 conference proceedings, 70 industry presentations, and 30 keynote/invited talks at various conferences and professional events. He has received various national awards in recognition of his excellent contributions to research, teaching, and services. He has garnered over $8M in research funding from various provincial, federal, and industry funding agencies in Canada. Michael Phillips is the Director of Applied Research, Innovation and Economic Development at the University of Doha for Science and Technology and has a degree in Civil Engineering, a Masters in Environmental Management and PhD in Coastal Morpho-dynamics. Other roles include UNESCO Chair on TVET and Sustainable Development and QAPCO Professional Chair in Vocational Studies (TVET). He has served as an Adjunct Professor in Canada, Iceland and Malaysia. His TEDx talk entitled: ‘Living on the coast, climate change and acceptable risk’ in response to economic and business loss from climate change impacts, focused on improving resilience. Dr. Phillips has published >100 academic articles and supervised >30 successful research degree students. He has also been involved in interdisciplinary research and, through a design education lens has helped develop strategies to deliver effective entrepreneurial education. He has long been involved in STEM and TVET education and has always emphasized its importance for the economy and employability. He encourages faculty to engage as many students as possible in applied research projects, increasing the number of proposals submitted in response to research calls and capacity-building programs, as well as engaging them in entrepreneurship.

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