Overview

In the face of escalating climate change and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, the role of process system engineers has become increasingly pivotal in driving global efforts to decarbonise. Process system engineers can play a crucial role not only in developing groundbreaking technologies but also in advocating for and implementing policy frameworks that incentivize sustainable practices.

This talk will delve into the multifaceted responsibilities and transformative potential that process system engineers hold in reshaping industries, economies, and societies for a sustainable future. The talk will share experiences illustrating how process system engineers can contribute to designing solutions while simultaneously fostering collaboration to drive the adoption of clean and efficient technologies. By having a system engineering view, and understanding various constraints that may affect the implementation including economic feasibility, technological viability, and societal needs, process engineers can navigate the complex landscape of innovation to find optimal solutions aligning with the global imperative for carbon reduction. The presentation will also underscore the need for the intersection of technology, policy, and industry collaboration.

Speaker

Professor Ir Ts Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Professor Ir Ts Dr Sharifah Rafidah Wan Alwi previously helmed as the Director of Process Systems Engineering Centre for ten years (2011 to 2021). She is an expert resource minimisation consultant for multiple industries and is among the leading researchers in resource integration technique development.

Professor Sharifah is also the co-founder and Director of Optimal Systems Engineering Sdn Bhd, a UTM Spin-off company. Sharifah has won various international and national awards. She was listed as ‘Asian Scientist 100’ in 2017 and ‘Asia’s Rising Scientists’ in 2020, and ‘8 Women Scientists from Asia You Should Know’ in 2021 by AsianScientist.com and World Top 2% Scientist 2022 (Single Year and Career Long). Sharifah is also the Associate Editor for Journal of Cleaner Production and UTM Sustainable Energy Management System advisor.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Computer Aided Process Engineering SIG. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.