History

ICEGEE 2023

The International Conference on Modern Medicine and Global Health (ICEGEE 2023) was a hybrid conference which includes several workshops (offline and online) around the world. Associate Professor Seyed Ghaffar from Brunel University London, Professor Florian Marcel Nuţă from Danubius University of Galaţi and Associate Professor Alan Wang from University of Auckland, have chaired these workshops on related topics. ICEGEE 2023 provided the participants with good opportunities to exchange ideas and build networks, and it will lead to further collaborations between both universities and other societies.

Workshop

Brunel University London, United Kingdom

Workshop Chair: Dr. Seyed Ghaffar, Associate Professor at Brunel University London

This comprehensive workshop addressed critical issues of resource scarcity and natural resource depletion, particularly in the construction industry. It highlighted significant waste generated during construction, refurbishment, and demolition processes, emphasizing the urgent need for effective waste management strategies. The workshop proposed the valorization and reuse of waste for remanufacturing products for new projects, which could significantly contribute to the preservation of natural resources, including the use of recycled materials in concrete production. However, challenges in technical performance and product durability from recycled materials were acknowledged, underscoring the need for systematic research in improving their specifications. The workshop introduced the concept of circular construction and the 4R framework (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) as potential solutions to global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and global warming, gaining attention from industrial stakeholders and governments. It covered key topics, including the transformation of the construction industry, waste management, construction and demolition waste, and pathways to circular construction. Attendees expressed keen interest in these subjects, demonstrating active participation and asking insightful questions. The key takeaway emphasized the urgent need for innovative thinking and the use of innovative technologies and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to achieve sustainability in the built environment, highlighting circular construction as a viable and necessary path forward.

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ICEGEE 2023 Workshop -- London - YouTube

Danubius University of Galaţi, Romania

Workshop Chair: Dr. Habil. Florian Marcel Nuţă, Professor at the Danubius University of Galaţi

The event took place as planned, May 31 at the premises of Danubius University, with the participation of students and faculty.

The main presentation entitled Economic and social features influencing environmental quality, opened the discussions and launched the debates among participants. The participants are involved freely in debates starting from the topics covered by the main speaker. There were three major directions for debates:

a. The difference between "Economic growth" and "Economic development" - starting from the trends in scholarly studies that discuss the replacing of the traditional way of describing economic activity evolution (GDP, economic output, etc.) with more elaborate variables for covering more features, such as economic complexity indexes, the participants agreed that growth is outdated in terms of covering other aspects beside the pure economic output. For incorporating other elements, such as social and environmental welfare, there is a need for more inclusive indicators, and economic complexity may be useful;

b. The transition towards carbon-free energy is a complex path - as renewable energy sources are identified as critical for mitigating carbon emissions, finding the proper policies for expanding the usage of such sources is a key factor for curbing the climate change. However, phasing-out the traditional fossil fuels is not an over-night process. As such, an energy mix is an important part of the path, including increasing energy efficiency. Innovation and new technologies were identified as policy instruments for new green development patterns.

c. Green transition for all - there are countries and social categories more affected by climate change effects and climate change mitigation than others. Developing and emerging economies are struggling more as they have other critical issues to solve on the way, such as unemployment, social inequalities, and structural gaps. Similarly, there are social categories more affected by climate change and need more attention from decision makers.

There were 14 registered participants and 9 participants present in person in the meeting room.

The general agreement was that climate change is affected by various human-induced features and needs to be addressed on the same level of priority like other challenges such as unemployment or poverty. Climate change is affecting differently various types of national economies and different categories of people creating more inequalities and social unrest. The participants will gladly be involved in other events like this one and declare that their own awareness in terms of climate change issues increased.

University of Auckland, New Zealand

Workshop Chair: Dr. Alan Wang, Associate Professor at the University of Auckland

The Workshop on Intelligent Simulation and Biosensor Data Analysis offers an engaging and informative platform to delve into the innovative intersections of intelligent simulation techniques and biosensor data analysis. Scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, 18th August 2023, the workshop convened both physically in Room 503-128 at The University of Auckland's Grafton Campus and virtually via the provided Zoom link.

This workshop congregated a community of students, researchers and professionals from various fields, including intelligent simulation, biosensor technology, and data analysis. The primary objective was to facilitate an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and innovations related to harnessing intelligent simulation for the analysis of biosensor-generated data. While the agenda included an introductory session to set the stage, the core of the workshop revolved around insightful presentations.

The presentation sessions highlighted emerging trends and developments, with topics spanning deep learning-based biosensor data analysis for the detection and quantification of chemicals of interest. Other presentations encompassed the integration of offshore renewable sources, and the optimal design of array coils for a multi-target adjustable electromagnetic brain stimulation system. The workshop design allowed for substantial time dedicated to discussions, providing participants with a valuable opportunity to engage in collaborative conversations, share insights, and explore potential avenues for future research and innovation.

Upon conclusion, attendees emerged with a comprehensive understanding of the potential applications of intelligent simulation techniques in biosensor data analysis. They were equipped with insights into cutting-edge approaches for harnessing these techniques to address challenges and opportunities in biosensor technology. Additionally, the workshop's collaborative environment fostered connections and synergies that can lead to advancements in the field of intelligent simulation and biosensor data analysis.

Access to Workshop:

ICEGEE 2023 Workshop -- London - YouTube

Online Session

The International Conference on Environmental Geoscience and Earth Ecology (ICEGEE 2023) was held on August 27, 2023. Prof. Seyed Ghaffar from Brunel University London, Prof. Florian Marcel Nuţă. from Danubius University, Prof. Alan Wang from University of Auckland, Natthinee Thampanya from Oxford Brookes University. have given keynote speeches on related topics of development, processing, evaluation, applications, and performance of environmental geoscience and earth ecology, etc. Questions from the audience were collected and answered by the presenters.

Highlights

Title of Speech: Up-cycling of various waste streams into high value and high performing products: towards sustainable development
Presented by: Prof. Seyed Ghaffar, Brunel University London

Title of Speech: Sustainable development options - from Pollution Havens to green development
Presented by: Prof. Florian Marcel Nuţă., Danubius University

Title of Speech: Intelligent Simulation and Sensor Data Analysis
Presented by: Prof. Alan Wang, University of Auckland

Title of Speech: Carbon neutrality targets, optimal environmental management strategies & the role of financial development
Presented by: Natthinee Thampanya, Oxford Brookes University

Videos

You can find the Youtube Playlist here.

Publications

Conference Proceedings

Accepted papers of ICEGEE 2023 were published in Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS) (Print ISSN 2753-8818), and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Title: Theoretical and Natural Science (TNS)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2753-8818 2753-8826 (electronic)