PROGRAMME
DIVISIONS
- All Divisions
- Built Environment and Engineering Design (BEED)
- Basic Science
- Chemical Engineering and Material Science
- Environment and Energy
- Electrical, Electronics, & Information Engineering
- Life Science and Health
- Nuclear and Fusion Technology
- Mechanical and Aerospace Technology
- Marine and Ocean Engineering
- Women in STEMM
- Poster Session
Environment and Energy
Exploring science and engineering in the environment and energy fields is the key to unlocking a sustainable future filled with innovation. It is about understanding the challenges we face, such as climate change, environmental degradation, resource depletion, and energy insecurity, as well as crafting inventive solutions that safeguard both humanity and our planet. This dynamic field drives the development of ground-breaking technologies in renewable energy, pollution mitigation, waste management, and beyond. These innovations pave the way for a transition towards a more resilient and eco-friendly system, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for generations to come. Moreover, the wealth of scientific and data-driven evidence provides invaluable insights that guide policy-makers and educate stakeholders and the public, towards sustainable solutions from local initiatives to worldwide agreements. As Korea emerges as a frontrunner in cutting-edge technologies and the EU spearheads the charge towards energy transition and sustainability, the potential for collaboration between these powerhouses is limitless. This partnership not only amplifies the impact of their efforts but also sparks new avenues of collaboration, where knowledge, insights, and ideas converge to shape a greener, more resilient future.
At EKC2024, our division is deeply engaged in the dynamic realm of environment and energy research, driven by curiosity, innovation, and boundless collaboration aimed at forging a sustainable future. We welcome sessions and presentations in the following areas:
• Carbon-neutral technology
• Environmental pollution and waste management
• Renewable energy and hydrogen technology
• Geosciences and geotechnologies
• Sustainability and technological innovations
Programme Committee
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DR. LEE, Eun Young (이은영)
Department of Geology, University of Vienna, Austria
eun.lee@univie.ac.at
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| Date / Time | 2024-07-31 09:00 -- 10:40 |
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| Synopsis | Governments worldwide have recognized the urgency of addressing global temperature increase and have initiated various plans and commitments to mitigate climate change. For instance, the European Union aim to cut net emissions 55% by 2030 and reach net zero emissions by 2050. The UK government also set out a clear plan to establish a net zero economy by decarbonising the power system by 2035. Advancement in technologies in environmental and energy sciences is essential to achieve these net zero objectives. An example is to improve renewable energy technologies (e.g. wind turbines, nuclear modular reactors, liquid metal batteries) to reduce the carbon emission. It is also crucial to understand and assess the impacts of environmental changes such as weather or air pollution on the climate change, ecosystems or human health.
Advancing the fields of energy and environmental sciences is increasingly important with crucial impacts on people’s lives and our planet. In the proposed session, we aim to discuss about recent advances in technologies in energy and environmental sciences. In particular, the session welcomes submission of work on simulations, modelling or related topics such as computational simulations in environmental science, air pollution modelling, new energy-related devices, or any new applications of physics-informed and data-driven methods to the fields, etc. During the session, the importance of advances in energy and environmental sciences will be discussed to bring attention to the innovation in the field and maximise the impact to other fields. |
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| Date / Time | 2024-07-31 11:00 -- 12:40 |
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| Synopsis | The increasing impact of human activities has caused significant changes in ecosystems and the environment, driven by factors like population growth, urbanization, industrialization, deforestation, resource overexploitation, pollution, invasive species, land use changes, and waste generation. These activities trigger complex and interconnected responses in climate, biodiversity, and environmental health, with both immediate and long-term consequences. Understanding the scope of human impacts and the resulting planetary responses is crucial for effective conservation and sustainable management. Recent research emphasizes the interaction between human activities and Earth's systems, supporting the concept of the Anthropocene epoch. Recognizing these dynamics is vital for maintaining a balanced relationship between societies and the environment, influencing energy production, distribution, and consumption. This session explores these interactions and welcomes studies tracking environmental changes over time, including historical trends and future scenarios. By identifying patterns and drivers of change, we aim to foster discussions that promote sustainable development, conservation, and global cooperation to address environmental challenges and ensure well-being for current and future generations. |
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| Date / Time | 2024-07-31 16:20 -- 18:00 |
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| Synopsis | Recently, many countries and global companies have announced a Net Zero strategy in the context of CO2 emissions and global warming. This strategy calls for reducing emissions and decarbonizing manufacturing industries through the development and integration of clean energy and greener technologies. High-tech economies also struggle with resource scarcity of key materials. To address these issues, the materials recovery and recycling industry must undergo a technological transformation to realise the principles of sustainability and circular economy.
The objective of this session is to have a comprehensive discussion and exchange on scientific discoveries and emerging technologies that enable the sustainable extraction, recovery and processing of inorganic materials in line with the principles of sustainability and circular economy. We welcome various research topics in biomass, recycling, metallurgy, energy conversion and storage materials, and CO2 management from industry and academia. Topics of interest include;
- Advances in pyrometallurgical or hydrometallurgical recovery of valuable elements from industrial wastes such as battery scraps, spent catalysts, and metallurgical byproducts
- Adaptive processes for the recovery and extraction of materials
- Improving energy efficiency in environmental processes
- Waste incineration processes and inorganic materials recovery
- Waste heat recovery and other industrial energy efficient technologies
- Applications of hydrogen or alternative reducing agents
- High-performance and low-cost energy materials
- Emission control, including CO2 capture and storage |
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| Date / Time | 2024-08-01 09:00 -- 10:40 |
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| Synopsis | Optoelectronics involves the interaction between materials and light, governed by quantum mechanical effects. It focuses on the study and application of electronic devices that generate, detect, and manipulate light. In the quest for a sustainable society, optoelectronic materials have become crucial for developing renewable energy and improving the energy efficiency of various devices. The aim of this session is to discuss our current understanding on the physical principles and chemistries that influence the optoelectronic characteristics of high-performance optoelectronic materials.
This session will explore the latest developments in optoelectronic technologies. We'll look into the challenges and opportunities they present, encouraging collaboration and sharing of knowledge to speed up their progress and application.
Proposed topics in this session are as follows,
- Photovoltaic and photo-detecting materials and devices
- Light-emitting materials and devices
- Other Optoelectronic materials, devices, and characterization |
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| Date / Time | 2024-08-01 11:00 -- 12:40 |
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DR. YOON, Young-sam
Director of Resource recirculation division, National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER), Korea Show Profile |
| Synopsis | Sustainable waste/wastewater management becomes day-by-day more mandatory to prevent natural resources depletion and consolidate a circular economy with increasing consideration of anthropogenic discharges as alternative resources. For example, waste water (including urban rain water) as well as organic/inorganic wastes are nowadays considered as a renewable resource from which potable/non-potable water, energy (e.g. from anaerobic digestion processes of sludge and organic wastes), and various by products (e.g. fertilizers, alternative material for civil engineering) could be derived. It is necessary to search for appropriate treatment processes to add value to different wastes by utilizing them as feedstocks to provide energy, chemicals, and materials.
In this session, presentations will focus on comprehensive collect of available data from municipal and industrial waste management facilities in Korea as well as certain EU countries (notably France) and quantitative assesses of recyclability of different type of wastes / wastewater.
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| Date / Time | 2024-08-01 14:00 -- 15:40 |
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| Synopsis | The goal is to assess the status quo of the enabling technologies at various stages of research and development, which power and industrial sectors are considering for commercialization to meet the net zero emission target. The enabling technologies to be discussed in this session are inclusive of:
1) Bioenergy – conversion of biomass to energy vectors (heat, electricity and liquid fuels)
2) Advanced manufacturing technologies to improve the energy efficiency
3) Hydrogen and alternative energy vector
4) Carbon capture technologies
5) CO2 utilisation for production of low-carbon fuels |
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| Date / Time | 2024-08-01 16:00 -- 17:40 |
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| Synopsis | The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Offshore renewable energy, particularly floating wind turbines, has emerged as a promising solution to meet these challenges. These technologies harness the power of wind and waves in deep waters where winds are stronger and more consistent, offering a reliable and abundant source of clean energy.
This session aims to delve into the advancements and potential of offshore renewable energy, with a special focus on floating wind turbines by covering a range of topics, including technology development, environmental impact, and grid integration.
The significance of this session lies in its alignment with the EKC2024 theme of “Impact, Innovation, and Connectivity for Transforming Tomorrow Together”. Offshore renewable energy embodies this theme by driving innovation in energy technology, creating a significant impact on carbon reduction, and fostering global connectivity through shared knowledge and collaboration. |
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