RSCE 2026: Pre-Conference Workshops

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Attendance for the RSCE 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop is completely free of charge for all registered participants.

Date
10th November 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue
Universiti Malaya (UM)

Workshop Registration

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Programme Overview

Time Session / Activities
09:00 AM - 10:50 AM Session 1: Sustainability to Carbon Accountability
10:50 AM - 11:00 AM Tea Break
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM Session 2: Beyond Energy Efficiency Through Practical Exergy Analysis
12:50 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Break
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Session 3: Environmental Sustainability in Food Safety / Security and Smart Farming

Workshop Sessions

Session 1

SUSTAINABILITY TO CARBON ACCOUNTABILITY: UNDERSTANDING ESG, GHG ACCOUNTING, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

Dr. Jega
Ir. Dr. Jegalakshimi Jewaratnam
Chemical Engineering Academic and Researcher, Universiti Malaya

Overview: Navigate the evolving sustainability and carbon landscape by connecting ESG, GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3), ISO standards (ISO 14064, ISO 50001), and emerging climate reporting frameworks (IFRS S1/S2, NSRF, CBAM) to real-world organisational practices.

Learning Outcomes
  • Differentiate Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint fundamentals.
  • Understand the roles of ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-3, and ISO 50001 in GHG quantification and energy management.
  • Interpret key reporting standards and regulations, including IFRS S1/S2, Malaysia's NSRF, NETR, and EU CBAM.
  • Identify actionable carbon management and ESG integration opportunities within academic or industrial contexts.
Module Schedule
  • 0 to 20 min: Fundamentals
  • 20 to 45 min: GHG Accounting
  • 45 to 75 min: Standards and Auditing
  • 75 to 105 min: Frameworks and Market Rules
  • 105 to 120 min: Action & Strategy
Participant Information
  • Materials Provided: Workshop slides, standard summaries, and reference reading materials.
  • Participant Requirement: Laptop or tablet for notes and case discussions.
  • Specialised Software: Not required (conceptual and framework-focused).
Session 2

BEYOND ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH PRACTICAL EXERGY ANALYSIS FOR SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL PROCESSES

Dr. Tan
Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Tan Inn Shi
Deputy Dean of Research and Development at Curtin University Malaysia

Overview: Go beyond basic energy efficiency by mastering practical exergy calculations in Excel to pinpoint process losses and design sustainable engineering solutions.

Learning Outcomes
  • Distinguish energy vs exergy analysis.
  • Calculate physical exergy.
  • Identify exergy-loss hotspots.
  • Recommend process improvements.
Module Schedule
  • 0 to 20 min: Fundamentals
  • 20 to 45 min: Calculations
  • 45 to 75 min: Excel exercise
  • 75 to 105 min: Case study
  • 105 to 120 min: Improvement
Participant Information
  • Materials Provided: Handouts / Exercise files provided.
  • Participant Requirement: Laptop with Microsoft Excel.
  • Specialised Software: Not required.
Session 3

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY AND SMART FARMING

Dr. Fathiah
Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Fathiah Mohamed Zuki, CEng, MIChemE
Head of the UM Centre of Excellence for Food Security and Intelligence Farming

Overview: Explore sustainable food production, smart farming technologies, and environmental monitoring through interactive lectures and a practical, hands-on field session at the Universiti Malaya Rooftop Farm.

Learning Outcomes
  • Explain core concepts of sustainable agriculture, climate impacts, and global food security.
  • Identify key environmental parameters (air, water, soil) affecting crop production.
  • Operate portable environmental monitoring equipment across specialised farm stations.
  • Collect, interpret, and apply environmental data for smart agricultural decision-making.
Module Schedule
  • 0 to 45 min: Sharing Session
  • 45 to 105 min: Lecture
  • 105 to 125 min: Equipment Briefing
  • 125 to 165 min: Hands-on Fieldwork
  • 165 to 180 min: Discussion and Wrap-up
Participant Information
  • Target Participants: Academics, industry practitioners, and undergraduate/postgraduate students.
  • Venue: Seminar Room & Universiti Malaya Rooftop Farm.
  • Equipment Provided: Portable air detectors, water meters, and soil monitoring instruments.
  • Requirements: Laptop or notebook for data recording; comfortable attire suitable for rooftop farm visit.

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Contact Information

For workshop inquiries or registration support, please contact:

Secretariat
rsce@um.edu.my
Dr. Fazly Patah
fazly.abdulpatah@um.edu.my
Dr. Usman Junaidi
usmanj@um.edu.my