Prof. Varenyam Achal

Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), China

Biography:

Prof. Varenyam Achal is a distinguished figure in environmental science and engineering, serving as a Tenured Professor and Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT), Shantou. Prior to joining GTIIT, he was professor at East China Normal University, Shanghai. Graduating with a PhD in environmental engineering in 2010, he has dedicated his career to pioneering research in environmental remediation and bio-based building materials, driving sustainability initiatives. Leading numerous projects, including those funded by NSFC, Prof. Achal has contributed extensively to scholarly literature, with over 100 journal articles, two books, and two patents to his name. He is serving as associate editor for journal Frontiers in Marine Sciences and is in editorial board of journals International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation and Environmental Technology. His global recognition is highlighted by his listing among the top 2% of most-cited scientists by Stanford University.

Assoc. Prof. Zawawi Bin Daud

Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia

Biography:

Dr. Zawawi Daud works as an Associate Professor at Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. Born and trained in Malaysia, he has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (University of Technology Malaysia), a master’s in Civil Engineering (Environment) (University of Technology Malaysia), and a doctorate in Environmental Engineering (University of Science Malaysia). Dr. Zawawi teaches various courses related to environmental engineering, management and science at undergraduate and masters levels. These include water and wastewater treatment, biological and physico-chemical treatment processes, sludge management, industrial and hazardous waste management and water quality management. Dr. Zawawi’s research focuses on alleviating problems associated with water pollution issues from industrial wastewater and landfill leachate. His latest interest is on natural adsorbent material in water and wastewater treatments.

Assoc. Prof. Rongkui Su 

Central South University of Forestry and Technology

Biography:

Assoc. Prof. Rongkui Su has engaged in research on environmental functional materials for pollution reduction and carbon reduction, as well as the resource utilization of agricultural and forestry waste. He has led 10 national and provincial research projects, including the Youth Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the General Program of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. published 30 SCI papers as the first author or corresponding author in prominent academic journals, including 2 papers in Nature-indexed journals, 4 ESI Highly Cited Papers, and 1 Hot Paper. He is the reviewer for internationally renowned journals such as Chemical Communications and Chemical Engineering Journal, and young editorial board member for Rare Metals, Petroleum Refining and Chemical Industry, and Journal of Ecology and Rural Environment. He was invited visiting scholar at Peking University and Yale University.