ICMSET 2024 Invited Speakers

Invited Speaker #1

Assoc. Prof. Yew Ming Kun, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia 
Introduction Dr. Yew Ming Kun, a distinguished scholar and innovator, obtained his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the prestigious University of Malaya (UM) in 2015. Currently, he serves as an esteemed Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), where he has mentored and guided a significant number of postgraduate students, fostering their growth and engagement in numerous groundbreaking projects. Under his leadership, these endeavors have resulted in award-winning products, patents, and the development of cutting-edge "Green & Sustainable Building Materials." As a highly accomplished Principal Investigator (P.I) and Co-P.I, Dr. Yew has secured an impressive ten (10) intellectual property rights, spanning both international and national domains. His exceptional work has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including Gold Medals at ITEX in 2011, 2019, 2020, and 2022, as well as a coveted Gold Medal at iENA 2012 in Germany. Most recently, he was bestowed with the distinguished honor of The Best Green Technology Award by the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA-2022), a testament to his groundbreaking contributions in the field of sustainable technologies. Dr. Yew's scholarly impact is evident through his extensive publication record, with more than 90 technical papers to his name. His research primarily focuses on innovative and sustainable construction materials, as well as fire protective materials and coatings, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. His expertise and leadership are further recognized through his prominent positions as the Lead Guest Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for over 10 scientific journals, as well as an invited reviewer for more than 20 SCI Journals. In 2023, he was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Editor Award, and in 2020 and 2023, he received the coveted Most Innovation Excellence Award, further solidifying his status as a trailblazer in his field.
Topic Novel Eco-Friendly Ultra-Lightweight Foamed Fibre-Reinforced Floating Concrete
Abstract This groundbreaking, eco-friendly ultra-lightweight foam floating concrete (ULWFFC) is developed using renewable modified oil palm shell (OPS) as a bio-based lightweight aggregate and recycled solid polyurethane foam (SPUF) as a filler for cavities. The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively evaluate the strength and functional characteristics of ULWFFC by incorporating different percentages of bio-based and SPUF aggregates, with a targeted density ranging from 550-850 kg/m3 and compressive strength surpassing 3.5 MPa. This innovative material adheres to the principles of 3R (recycled, reusable, and renewable) and complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Furthermore, the cost-effective production process and outstanding functional properties, including thermal conductivity, fire resistance, sound insulation, and buoyancy performance, make it an attractive option for various applications. The integration of lightweight polypropylene fiber in reinforced ULWFFC enhances overall performance, particularly in terms of tensile strength and functional properties, making it a compelling solution for advanced applications in construction and building materials, aquaculture, coastal regions, floating solar farms, and the offshore marine sector.


Invited Speaker #2

Assoc. Prof. Adnan Younis, United Arab Emirates University, UAE   
Introduction Dr. Adnan Younis is an Associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics at UAEU. He received his Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia. His field of research is the development of nanomaterials, perovskite materials, and their applications in electronic devices, clean energy storage devices, and wastewater treatment. He has published over 80 journal papers and several book chapters in high-impact peer-reviewed journals. He has been recognized as the Top 2% of highly cited researchers in the world according to Stanford University's list of highly cited researchers in 2021 and 2022. He is an Editorial board member of several high-impact journals.
Topic Solution-processed Ceria Nanostructures for Electronics, Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation Applications
Abstract For the past three decades, Nanotechnology has grown at an enormous rate and recent advances in nanostructured materials and nanodevices have opened up new opportunities in a variety of applications, ranging from information and communication technology to healthcare and medicine. The fabrication of modern electronic devices through solution processing enabled us to molecular-level control of material composition and structure that may lead to devices and fabrication strategies not possible with conventional top-down methods.
Resistive random-access memories (RRAM) are promising alternatives to existing computer memories which may offer a potential leap beyond the limits of Flash memories (concerning write speed, write energies) and Dynamic random access memories DRAM (concerning scalability, retention times). A conventional RRAM cell is composed of an insulating/dielectric layer sandwiched between two metallic layers. In this talk, I will highlight some novel ceria-based nanostructures fabricated using solution-processed methods for their applications as RRAMs. The overview of physical and electrochemical processes which may be the origin of the switching phenomenon in these materials will be discussed. The application of various ceria nanostructures from rods to nano-micro biscuits and the micro walls for energy storage capacitors will be presented. Finally, environmental remediation applications such as photocatalytic activities of ceria-based catalysts will be highlighted.