Webinar 1:
ONLINE EVENT
Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW): Get a Charge out of Chemistry
Monday | 22 April 2024 | 10:00 AM (GMT+8)
The American Chemical Society (ACS) celebrates Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) this year with the theme, “Get A Charge Out of Chemistry.”. ACS-UM, together with ACS Publications and Access Dunia, is hosting an online event that invites speakers to communicate the importance of batteries and energy storage in physics, chemistry, and material science, as well as in engineering, and what exactly they are.
This year is all about batteries. Batteries have the power because they can accept energy from alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydropower, then store it in chemical bonds. Anywhere and anytime we want, batteries release electrical energy. Today, batteries are an indispensable part of our world. We use them in devices, such as remote controls, wheelchairs, hearing aids, cars, mobile phones, laptops, bike lights, and more.
Did you know that by 2025, the global EV (electric vehicle) market is expected to be valued at $567 billion? Innovations in battery design and efficiency for the entire lifecycle of batteries will protect our environment even more. Get a Charge out of Chemistry as you learn about batteries and their impact on our everyday lives!
Speakers:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chong Woon Gie
School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia
Dr. Chong is currently an Assistant Professor in School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at Xiamen University Malaysia. Dr. Chong research interest mainly lies in the design, fabricate and characterization of advanced energy materials and devices, such as rechargeable batteries including lithium sulfur batteries, lithium air batteries and graphite dual ion batteries. She has also established wet-spinning technique to produce various forms of flexible batteries for flexible energy storage devices.
Dr. Lee Pui Kee
Research & Development Scientist, GP Batteries
Dr. Lee is a seasoned Research & Development Scientist with a rich background spanning both academic and batteries manufacturing industry. With a notable focus on separator R&D within the batteries industry, Dr. Lee has emerged as a pioneer in this field. Additionally, Dr. Lee has enriched her academic journey through a research internship at Kobayashi’s Lab (IMS, Japan), where they delved into novel oxyhydrides (hydride ion conduction) for energy storage applications.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Tej. S. Choksi
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Tej Choksi received his Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India in 2012. He then obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette in December 2017. Tej is a fellow of the Renaissance Engineering Programme, NTU’s flagship engineering programme for nurturing next-generation leaders and entrepreneurs. He is also the Vice President of the Singapore Catalysis Society.
Webinar 2:
ONLINE FORUM
Bridging Disciplines: Chemistry As The Catalyst for Sustainable Innovation
Thursday | 25 April 2024 | 11:00 AM (GMT+8)
Engage with experts and gain insights into how integrating diverse disciplines, including the role of AI, can drive progress in the field of chemistry, fostering Green and Sustainable Innovation. Discover the power of scientific collaboration in shaping the future of research. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your knowledge and expertise! Sign up now.
Speakers:
Prof. Vannajan Lee
Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya
Dr. Lee’s exceptional contributions were recently recognized with the 2023 UNESCO Woman of Influence for Science and Technology award at the 1st International Congress for the Women of Influence (ICFWI) in Tehran, Iran. Her expertise lies in molecular modeling and simulations, including Molecular Dynamics (MD), Monte Carlo Simulations (MC), and Quantum Mechanics (QM).
Asst. Prof. Dr Low May Lee
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, UCSI University Malaysia
May Lee Low earned her dual PhD (cotutelle) in 2014 from Universiti Putra Malaysia and Université Pierre et Marie Curie. Specialising in metal-based compounds, her research spans therapeutic applications, nanomedicine, green chemistry, and chemical education. May Lee has been recognised for her contributions and is actively involved in various scientific events.
Dr. Wong Woei Fuh
Research Impact Consultant, iesResearch, iGroup (Asia Pacific) Ltd
Dr. Wong Woei Fuh has a diverse experience extends over three decades from a researcher to an engineer and later, an information specialist. Dr. Wong started a consulting firm in Singapore and he founded a research program, preparing young researchers with future research skills. His consultancy work focuses on three areas: Research Visibility; Research Impact based on UN SDG; and Research Commercialization.