ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALTY
The conference will focus on the environmental and public health facet of civil engineering and its importance in improving the quality of life for people and providing reliable infrastructure for societal benefits. It will explore research and technological advances concerning innovative approaches, assessment and sustainable management/remediation of environmental impacts to water, air, and soil and the unique challenges faced in addressing the effects of climate change on infrastructure.
Environmental Specialty Chair:
Dr. Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng, PhD, PEng, MCSCE
TOPICS
Water quality and management,
Municipal, industrial, and rural wastewater treatment
Contaminant transport
Environmental hydraulics
Air quality and pollution control
Toxic material control
Contaminated site assessment, remediation and reclamation
Land management and planning
Waste disposal, recycling, and minimization
Hazardous waste management
Geo-environmental engineering
Environmental issues related to mining, gas and oil sectors
Sustainable agriculture
Life cycle analysis and environmental risk
Environmental policy and economy during the pandemic
Public health and safety regarding coronavirus
Environmental engineering education
Climate change