The world needs to shift away from the traditional linear economy towards a circular economy; one where food, energy and materials are produced and consumed more sustainably and all by-products and waste recycled or re-used. The convergence of expertise and knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM), coupled with life-cycle thinking, presents humanity with a unique opportunity to advance society while combating the degradation of our planet.
Dr Lerwen Liu, the Founding Director of STEAM Platform at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT, Thailand) together with Mr Arslan Siddique and Ms Panitsara Nakseemok from the STEAM Platform will demonstrate the unique “first principle” approach in educating Industry4.0 and Circular Economy through examples of research and innovation carried out by young scientists in KMUTT.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Senior Advisor, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
 | Dr Lerwen Liu specializes in business development with technical expertise in fields of nanomaterials, additive manufacturing, solar cells, IoT, nanosatellites and other emerging technologies with applications in functional/green materials and manufacturing, space, agribusiness, environment and health care. |
Project Manager and Chief Technology Analyst, STEAM Platform, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
 | Mr Arslan Siddique holds an executive position at STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)-an Asian youth driven leadership platform for smart circular economy, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), working as a project manager and chief technology analyst. He leads the STEAM team at KMUTT for analysing technological capabilities and innovations related to Circular Economy (CE) through creation of production and consumption scenarios fostering sustainable solutions. |
Ms Panitsara Nakseemok
Programme Manager, STEAM Platform, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
 | Ms Panitsara Nakseemok holds an executive position at STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)-an Asian youth driven leadership platform for smart circular economy, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), working as a programme manager. |
This event is presented by The HEAD Foundation, a Singapore-based think tank devoted to research and policy influence in education and leadership, for development in Asia.
Admission is free.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by the speaker in this talk are their own and do not represent the opinions of The HEAD Foundation.
