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The 4th Symposium on Innovation and Sustainability
“Biomass and Biochar Utilization in ASEAN context”
12 November 2026

The 4th Symposium on Innovation and Sustainability, under the theme “Biomass and Biochar Utilization in the ASEAN Context,” provides a regional platform for researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and technology developers to exchange knowledge and experiences on the sustainable utilization of biomass and biochar.

The symposium highlights innovative approaches to converting agricultural residues and biomass resources into value-added materials for environmental remediation, clean energy, water treatment, low-carbon construction, smart cities, and energy-storage applications. It also aims to strengthen regional collaboration and promote practical solutions that support carbon neutrality, circular economy development, and sustainable communities across ASEAN.

Objectives

  • To exchange knowledge and recent advancements in biomass and biochar technologies among ASEAN and international experts.
  • To explore value-added applications of biomass and biochar in environmental remediation, water treatment, clean energy, construction materials, and energy storage.
  • To promote sustainable biomass management, circular economy practices, and carbon-neutral technologies in the ASEAN region.
  • To strengthen collaboration among universities, research institutions, industries, and relevant stakeholders for future research and technology implementation.
  • To identify opportunities for translating research outcomes into practical solutions for sustainable community and industrial development.
Time Talk Titles Speakers
10:30 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony

  • Welcome remark by Assoc. Prof. Toemsak Srikhirin, MTEC Executive Director
  • Opening remark by Prof. Dr. Ruey-An Doong, Tsing Hua International College, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
  • Exchange a token of appreciation
  • Group photo session
11:00 – 11:30 The Role of MTEC in Achieving Environmental Sustainability Goals Assoc. Prof. Toemsak Srikhirin, MTEC Executive Director
11: 30 – 12:00 Agricultural Residues for Water-Environment-Energy Nexus Prof. Dr. Ruey-An Doong, Dean, Tsing Hua International College, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Lunch
13.00-13.30 Innovations and Technologies in Carbon-neutral Materials for Sustainable Community Development Prof. Dr. Keng-Tung WU, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan
13.30-14.00 Smart Cities with Biomass and Biochar Holistic Management Prof. Practice Sate Sampattagul, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
14.00-14.30 Thailand’s biomass availability and selection criteria Mr. Apichart Noochprayoon, Chief  Executive Officer – Bio Business of KTIS group
14:30 – 15:00 Turning Biomass into Biochar for a Cleaner Energy and Water Future Dr. Yie Hua Tan, Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei
15:00 – 15:30 Innovative Upcycling of Biochar and Industrial Waste for Low-Carbon Construction Materials Dr. Chitiphon Chuaicham, Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
15:30 – 16:00 Innovations in Fibrous Biomass Valorization Dr. Rangsima Chanlakub, Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute, Kasetsart University
Refreshment
16:15 – 16:45 Biomass-to-Biochar for Environmental Remediation and Energy Applications Asst. Prof. Dr. Yothin Chimupala, Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
16:45 – 17:15 Cassava-Derived Biochar for Heavy Metal Removal from Electroplating Wastewater Associate Prof. Ts. Dr. Shuit Siew Hoong, Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering & Science (LKC FES), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Sungai Long Campus
17:15 – 17:45 From Biomass to Battery Materials Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thapanee Sarakonsri, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
17:45 – 18:15 From Fields to Power: Supercapacitor Separators from Paddy Biomass Prof. Dr. Hui Lin Ong, Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

 

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