UNS — The Center of Excellence for Electrical Energy Storage Technology and the Chemical Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering (FT) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Energy Storage Technology and Application (ICESTA) 2024, in conjunction with the International Conference on Chemical Engineering, Environment, and Applied Science (ICCEEAS) 2024, on Wednesday (10/9/2024). The event’s theme, “Building Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals for a Better Future,” reflected the conference’s commitment to fostering global cooperation.
Held in a hybrid format, the conference welcomed academics, researchers, professionals, and students from research institutions, universities, industries, and students from various countries. Esteemed keynote speakers included Prof. Dr. Ramesh A/L T. Subramaniam from Universiti Malaya, Malaysia; Prof. Dr. Nonglak Meethong from Khon Kaen University, Thailand; Dr. Sunu H. Pranolo, S.T., M.Sc., from UNS; and Rahayu Ginanjar Siwi, M.Si., from PT. Pupuk Kujang, Indonesia. Prof. Dr. Eng. Agus Purwanto, S.T., M.T., Head of the Center of Excellence for Electrical Energy Storage Technology of UNS, also participated in this third ICESTA conference.
The Dean of FT UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Wahyudi Sutopo, S.T., M.Si., IPU, officially opened the event, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in reaching Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Global networks and cultural understanding are essential for engineers and scientists to tackle real-world challenges. We hope this event strengthens international relationships that support SDG achievements,” he remarked.
Keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Ramesh emphasized that interdisciplinary collaboration is critical for innovation aligned with SDG goals, advancing technology, and sustainable development. “Technology must be user-friendly and accessible to everyone, even if the systems behind it are complex,” he stated. Prof. Ramesh encouraged young people to embrace interdisciplinary teamwork, develop resilience, and expand global networks for greater accomplishments.
A testament to innovation and technology development, the event accepted 54 rigorously selected articles, which will be published in prestigious international journals such as Evergreen, the ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering, and Open Engineering. Presentations were delivered in person and virtually, providing participants with valuable opportunities for international networking and deepening cross-disciplinary collaboration.
In an interview, Ir. Mujtahid Kaavessina, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., the Conference Chair from the FT UNS Chemical Engineering Department, highlighted the significance of this international event for the program, noting plans to focus more on green technology within the SDG framework for next year’s conference. “This is an excellent start, as this marks ICCEEAS’s inaugural international conference. We hope it serves as a bridge for continued collaboration, facilitating knowledge and research exchange with affiliated institutions,” he shared.
Participants showed great enthusiasm throughout the day-long conference, actively engaging in discussions on various topics. Both UNS’s Chemical Engineering community and external attendees contributed with questions and insights, reflecting the conference’s success in fostering meaningful exchanges. It hoped FT UNS expands its influence regionally and internationally through ongoing development and collaboration.
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Reporter: Annisa Fakhira Editor: Dwi Hastuti
