Session: The 4th Symposium on Innovation and Sustainability “Biomass and Biochar Utilization in the ASEAN Context”
Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
Time: 09:00 – 18:00
Venue: Jupiter 7 – IMPACT Challenger, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
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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.
Program
| Time | Topics | Speakers |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Ceremony & Welcome Remarks
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| 09:30 – 10:00 | The Role of MTEC in Achieving Environmental Sustainability Goals | Associate Professor Dr. Toemsak Srikhirin Executive Director of National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA, Thailand |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Agricultural Residues for Water-Environment-Energy Nexus | Professor Dr. Ruey-An Doong Dean, Tsing Hua International College, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Refreshment | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | International Development and Prospects of AI Applications in Biomass and Biochar Utilization | Professor Dr. Keng-Tung Wu National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Smart Cities with Biomass and Biochar Holistic Management | Professor of Practice Sate Sampattagul Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Thailand’s Biomass Availability and Selection Criteria | Mr. Apichart Noochprayoon Chief Executive Officer – Bio Business of KTIS Group, Thailand |
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Turning Biomass into Biochar for a Cleaner Energy and Water Future | Dr. Yie Hua Tan Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | 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 |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Innovations in Fibrous Biomass Valorization | Dr. Rungsima Chollakup Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Refreshment | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Biomass-to-Biochar for Environmental Remediation and Energy Applications | Assistant Professor Dr. Yothin Chimupala Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Cassava-Derived Biochar for Heavy Metal Removal from Electroplating Wastewater | Associate Professor 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, Malaysia |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | From Biomass to Battery Materials | Associate Professor Dr. Thapanee Sarakonsri Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | From Fields to Power: Supercapacitor Separators from Paddy Biomass | Professor Dr. Hui Lin Ong Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia |
Note: The program is subject to change without prior notice.
Speakers & Moderator
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| Assoc. Prof. Dr. Toemsak Srikhirin Executive Director of National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), NSTDA |
Prof. Dr. Ruey-An Doong Dean of Tsing Hua International College, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan |
Prof. Dr. Keng-Tung Wu National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan |
Prof. of Practice Sate Sampattagul Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
| Mr. Apichart Noochprayoon Chief Executive Officer – Bio Business of KTIS group, Thailand |
Dr. Yie Hua Tan Department of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei |
Dr. Chitiphon Chuaicham Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand |
Dr. Rungsima Chollakup Kasetsart Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Product Improvement Institute, Kasetsart University, Thailand |
| Asst. Prof. Dr. Yothin Chimupala Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
Assoc. 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, Malaysia |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thapanee Sarakonsri Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand |
Prof. Dr. Hui Lin Ong Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia |