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IWGM 2021
2021

IWGM 2021

The 7th International Workshop on UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

IWGM 2021 Virtual Workshop 12 Sessions

Keynote and invited speaker presentations covering infrastructure, energy, waste, water, transportation, and education innovation in the pandemic era.

Keynote Speaker

YBhg. Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Bin Ujang, Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia

YBhg. Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Bin Ujang, Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia

Discussion Session 1 A

Issues and Innovation for Setting and Infrastructure Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Habib M. Fardoun, Representative of President, King Abdul-aziz University, Saudi Arabia

Prof. Habib M. Fardoun, Representative of President, King Abdul-aziz University, Saudi Arabia

Showcasing King Abdul-aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia a Green Campus

Prof. Dr. Abbas Fadhil Hasson, Representative of President, University of Babylon, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Abbas Fadhil Hasson, Representative of President, University of Babylon, Iraq

University of Babylon Performance in Setting and Infrastructure Indicator through UI GreenMetric 2017-2020

Dr. László Gyarmati, Representative of Rector, University of Szeged, Hungary

Dr. László Gyarmati, Representative of Rector, University of Szeged, Hungary

Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint of the Study and Information Centre of the University of Szeged

Robert Segar, Representative of Chancellor, University of California, Davis, US

Robert Segar, Representative of Chancellor, University of California, Davis, US

The Power of Community Engagement in Creating a ClimateAdapted Campus Landscape

Discussion Session 1 B

Issues and Innovation for Energy and Climate Change Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Sachihiko Harashina, President, Chiba University of Commerce, Japan

Prof. Sachihiko Harashina, President, Chiba University of Commerce, Japan

The First RE100 University in Japan - Responsible consumption and production of energy

Prof. P S Yadapadithaya, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, India

Prof. P S Yadapadithaya, Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University, India

Implementation of EnvironmentFriendly Strategies for Energy Conservation and Mitigation of Climate Change - A Holistic Approach in Mangalagangothri Campus

Prof. Margarita Redina, Representative of President, RUDN University, Russia

Prof. Margarita Redina, Representative of President, RUDN University, Russia

Ecosystem Services of The City Campus: Carbon landfill of the RUDN-University

Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Kanthamanon, PhD., Representative of Rector, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

Asst. Prof. Dr. Prasert Kanthamanon, PhD., Representative of Rector, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

Sustainable Energy Management at KMUTT Thailand

Discussion Session 1 C

Issues and Innovation for Waste Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Dr. Ir. Ellen Joan Kumaat, M.Sc., DEA, Rector, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Ir. Ellen Joan Kumaat, M.Sc., DEA, Rector, Sam Ratulangi University, Indonesia

Small-Scale Biogas Reactors Converting Organic Waste to Energy and Fertilizer: A Case Study of Sam Ratulangi University Green Campus Project

Prof. Dr. Ana LuĂ­sa Pinheiro Lomelino Velosa, PhD, Pro Rector, University of Aveiro, Portugal

Prof. Dr. Ana LuĂ­sa Pinheiro Lomelino Velosa, PhD, Pro Rector, University of Aveiro, Portugal

REAP - a project for PET and can

Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya, Representative of Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Prof. Erandathie Lokupitiya, Representative of Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Transforming the Pandemic into a Gateway for Zeroing Waste-related Emissions at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Prof. Armagan Kinal, Representative of Rector, Ege University, Turkey

Prof. Armagan Kinal, Representative of Rector, Ege University, Turkey

Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management at Ege University

Discussion Session 2 A

Issues and Innovation for Water Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Chang-Hsien Tai, President, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Chinese Taipei

Prof. Chang-Hsien Tai, President, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), Chinese Taipei

Water Management Strategies on Campus: An integrated approach

Prof. Dr. Nyayu Khadijah, S.Ag. M.Si, Rector, UIN Raden Fatah, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Nyayu Khadijah, S.Ag. M.Si, Rector, UIN Raden Fatah, Indonesia

Sustainable Water Management at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang as a Green Campus Implementation

Dr. Mahfuza Parveen, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Dr. Mahfuza Parveen, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University, Bangladesh

Improvement of Wastewater Quality of Dhaleswari river, Bangladesh Using Submerged Macrophyte Egeria Densa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Water Warriors Living Lab, Universiti Malaya: Towards an Integrated “Heartware-HardwareSoftware” Approach to Water Management

Discussion Session 2 B

Issues and Innovation for Transportation Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Verşan Kök, Rector, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Verşan Kök, Rector, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Sustainable Transportation Managing in University Campuses: The Case of Middle East Technical University

Assoc. Prof. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Ph.D., Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Development, Mahidol University, Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Kitikorn Charmondusit, Ph.D., Vice President for Environment and Sustainable Development, Mahidol University, Thailand

Implementation of Sustainable Transportation at Mahidol University, Thailand

Dr. Panagiotis Papantoniou, Representative of Rector, University of West Attica, Greece

Dr. Panagiotis Papantoniou, Representative of Rector, University of West Attica, Greece

Good Transport Practices in University of West Attica

Mg. José Barbero, Representative of Rector, National University of San Martin (UNSAM), Argentina

Mg. José Barbero, Representative of Rector, National University of San Martin (UNSAM), Argentina

Good Practices: experiences and challenges- Unsam, Argentina

Discussion Session 2 C

Issues and Innovation for Education and Research Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Dr. Uktam Umurzakov, DSc, Rector, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Uzbekistan

Prof. Dr. Uktam Umurzakov, DSc, Rector, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Uzbekistan

Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers on the Way of Innovative Transformation

Prof. Dr. Chanita Rukspollmuang, Vice President, Siam University, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Chanita Rukspollmuang, Vice President, Siam University, Thailand

University as a Living Learning Lab for Sustainable Futures

Dr. Daniel Kehl, Representative of Rector, University of Pécs, Hungary

Dr. Daniel Kehl, Representative of Rector, University of Pécs, Hungary

The Greenest Hungarian University for the Greenest Hungarian City - the University of Pécs in the light of sustainability

Assosiate Prof. Dr.-Ing. Omar Rafae Alomar, Representative of President, Northern Technical University, Iraq

Assosiate Prof. Dr.-Ing. Omar Rafae Alomar, Representative of President, Northern Technical University, Iraq

Importance of Scientific Research for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals during Covid19 Pandemic: Northern Technical University - A Case Study

Discussion Session 3 A

Issues and Innovation for Setting and Infrastructure Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Eng. Byron Vaca, PhD, Rector, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ecuador

Prof. Eng. Byron Vaca, PhD, Rector, Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, Ecuador

Advancing University Management during the Pandemic of COVID-19 at ESPOCH

Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena, Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Senior Professor Sujeewa Amarasena, Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Innovative Strategic Planning for a Sustainable Green University: University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Dr. Emad Mushtaha, Representative of Chancellor, University of Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Emad Mushtaha, Representative of Chancellor, University of Sharjah, UAE

Managing UoS Setting and Infrastucture Towards a Livable and Sustainable Campus

Dr. Essam Al-Zaini, Representative of Chancellor, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (ATU), Iraq

Dr. Essam Al-Zaini, Representative of Chancellor, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (ATU), Iraq

Navigation COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Resilience: A Case Study of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University (ATU)

Discussion Session 3 B

Issues and Innovation for Energy and Climate Change Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Dr. Majid Monemzadeh, Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Kashan, Iran

Dr. Majid Monemzadeh, Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Kashan, Iran

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy production at University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran

Dr. Syed Shujaa Safdar Gardezi, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Capital University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

Dr. Syed Shujaa Safdar Gardezi, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Capital University of Science and Technology, Pakistan

Energy Performance Analysis of a Residential Unit Using Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Prof. Mohammad Rihan, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, India

Prof. Mohammad Rihan, Representative of Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, India

Decarbonising the Aligarh Muslim University Campus: An Experiential Analysis of Initiatives, their Impact and Lessons Learned

Mariuxi Alvarado, MSc., Representative of Rector, Universidad Ecotec, Ecuador

Mariuxi Alvarado, MSc., Representative of Rector, Universidad Ecotec, Ecuador

Ecotec Solar Plant

Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, MSc, Expert Member of Data, System, and IT, UI GreenMetric

Dr. Ruki Harwahyu, M.T, MSc, Expert Member of Data, System, and IT, UI GreenMetric

Rethinking Classroom Ventilation in Post-Pandemic Education

Discussion Session 3 C

Issues and Innovation for Waste Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Dr. V. Pandiyarajan, Representative of Chancellor, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, India

Dr. V. Pandiyarajan, Representative of Chancellor, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, India

Three “R” Concept in Waste Management for Sustainable Environment

Ts. Murugan Krishnan, Representative of Rector, Polytechnic of Mersing, Malaysia

Ts. Murugan Krishnan, Representative of Rector, Polytechnic of Mersing, Malaysia

Practice on Waste to Fertilizer at Polytechnic of Mersing, Malaysia

Dr. Isaias de la Rosa GomĂŞz, Representative of Rector, Instituto TecnolĂ´gico de Toluca, Mexico

Dr. Isaias de la Rosa GomĂŞz, Representative of Rector, Instituto TecnolĂ´gico de Toluca, Mexico

Use of Solid Waste at Instituto TecnolĂ´gico de Toluca

Prof. Dr. Yüksel Ardalı, Representative of Rector, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Yüksel Ardalı, Representative of Rector, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey

Climate Change Adaptation and Integrated Waste Management in the time of Pandemic in Ondokuz Mayıs University

Discussion Session 4 A

Issues and Innovation for Water Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Ambariyanto, Vice Rector, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

Prof. Ambariyanto, Vice Rector, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

Improving Water Conservation at Diponegoro University

Prof. Patricia Iglecias, CEO at CETESB and Professor at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Prof. Patricia Iglecias, CEO at CETESB and Professor at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

The implementation of the SDGs in the Environmental Company of SĂŁo Paulo

Prof. Dr. T.Sc. Dzhakipbekova N.O., Representative of Rector, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan

Prof. Dr. T.Sc. Dzhakipbekova N.O., Representative of Rector, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan

Study of the Physico-Chemical Properties of Polimer Reagents and Their Use as Flocculants

Engr. Syed Ali Husnain, M.Sc., Representative of Vice Chancellor, The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Engr. Syed Ali Husnain, M.Sc., Representative of Vice Chancellor, The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Estimation of Rainwater Harvesting Potential in an Educational Institute of Faisalabad, Pakistan

Dr. I-Chung Liu, Representative of President, National Chi Nan University, Chinese Taipei

Dr. I-Chung Liu, Representative of President, National Chi Nan University, Chinese Taipei

NCNU Uses Reclaimed Water to Create a Habitat for Butterflies to Enhance Campus Ecological Friendliness

Discussion Session 4 B

Issues and Innovation for Transportation Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Prof. Dr. Arnel Onesimo O. Uy, Vice Chancellor for Administration, De La Salle University, Philippines

Prof. Dr. Arnel Onesimo O. Uy, Vice Chancellor for Administration, De La Salle University, Philippines

Going the Distance by Going Green: DLSU’s Transportation System pre-, during, and post-pandemic

Dr. Abduaziz Abduvasikov, Vice Rector, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Uzbekistan

Dr. Abduaziz Abduvasikov, Vice Rector, Tashkent State Agrarian University, Uzbekistan

COVID-19: Transportation and Tashkent State Agrarian University

Ir. Erna Maters, Representative of Rector, Wageningen University & Research, Netherland

Ir. Erna Maters, Representative of Rector, Wageningen University & Research, Netherland

Best Practices in Greening Transportation at Wageningen University & Research

Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo, Ph.D., Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil

Thalita dos Santos Dalbelo, Ph.D., Representative of Rector, University of Campinas, Brazil

Shared Spaces and Social Integration

Discussion Session 4 C

Issues and Innovation for Education and Research Management in Universities in the Time of Pandemic

Dr. Muhammad Rehan Dastagir, Representative of Rector, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

Dr. Muhammad Rehan Dastagir, Representative of Rector, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Bangladesh

KBAD Provides Real Time Opportunities in Continuation of Sustainability Education during Covid-19

Prof. Dr. Saad Naeem Radhawi, Representative of President, Wasit University, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Saad Naeem Radhawi, Representative of President, Wasit University, Iraq

Wasit University Management of the Educational Process in Accordance with the Requirements of Sustainable Development in Light of the Corona (COVID-19)

Prof. Grazia Ghermandi, Representative of Rector, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

Prof. Grazia Ghermandi, Representative of Rector, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy

The New Unimore Interdisciplinary Teaching on Transversal Sustainability Skills

Samantha Fahy, Representative of President, Dublin City University, Ireland

Samantha Fahy, Representative of President, Dublin City University, Ireland

Transforming Lives and Societies Through Education And Research at DCU