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WCWM 2019

The Success Story of the World Conference on Waste Management (WCWM 2019)

The world conference on waste management 2019, was held on 07th – 08th March 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Towards a Sustainable Future through Strategic Waste Management.” The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Center for Sustainability, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. INSEE Eco cycle was the industry partner and Colombo Plan was the Strategic Partner of the Conference.

Conference Program
Abstract Book

INAUGURATION CEREMONY AND SPEAKERS

The opening remarks of WCWS 2019 were made by the Conference Co-Chairs Assoc. prof. Dongbei YUE (Dean, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China) and Dr. Randika Jayasinghe (Head of the Department, Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura together and  with Mr. Isanka P. Gamage (Managing Director, The International Institute of Knowledge Management). Mr. S. M. Madawalagama (Director, Solid Waste Division, Ministry of Internal and Home Affairs and Provincial Councils and Local Government, Sri Lanka) attended to the conference as a guest speaker and delivered  a sppech in the inauguration ceremony.

Resource Persons

Dongbei-YUE
DR. DONGBEI YUE

Conference Co-Chair

Associate Professor and Associate Dean,
School of Environment,
Tsinghua University,
China.

Dr. Randika Jayasinghe
Dr. Randika Jayasinghe

Conference Co-Chair

Head of the Department
Department of Biosystems Technology
Faculty of Technology
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

 

Prof. Margaret Bates
Prof. Margaret Bates

Keynote Speaker

University of Northampton
England

Madumi-Kariyawasam
Madumi Kariyawasam

Rapporteur

Environmental Officer
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka

Key speakers of WCWM 2019

The Keynote forum was one of the significant sessions of the Conference and it was enlightened by Prof. Margaret Bates (University of Northampton, England) and Dr. Dongbei YUE (Dean, School of Environment, Tsinghua University, China). Prof. Margaret Bates delivered the keynote speech on the topic “Circular Solutions – Waste and Resource Management for Sustainability” whereas Dr. Dongbei YUE delivered the keynote speech on the topic “Circular Solutions – Waste and Resource Management for Sustainability”.

 

Technical Sessions

WCWM 2022 comprised of Five (05) Technical Sessions and One Poster Session. The Technical Sessions were under the below themes:

  • WASTE AVOIDANCE, MINIMIZATION AND INNOVATIONS IN WASTE MANAGEMENT
  • PLASTIC AND E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
  • RECYCLING AND UPCYCLING
  • ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
  • SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Special Features of WCWM 2019

Be a Recognized Environmental Activist

International workshop on Waste management activism with practical experiences, Guidelines, techniques, community involvement and success stories.

Maximize profit – Manage waste properly

International workshop for become a great company with sustainable waste management practices. In this workshop you will be learn how to earn profits, increase brand name, win people’s heart and become award winning company by Sustainable waste management practices.

Session Chairs of WCWM 2022

  • Dr. Irina Harun, (University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Rohasliney Hashim, (University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Ferdaus Mohamat Yusuff, (University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)

Evaluation Panel Members of WCWM 2022

  • Dr. Lê Linh Thy , (University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
  • Prof. Dr. P. Agamuthu, (Sunway University, Malaysia)
  • Prof. Ts. Dr. Radin Maya Saphira Radin Mohamed, (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Ley Juen Looi, Universiti, (Putra Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Vincent Woon, (Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Nur Shaylinda Binti Mohd Zin, (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Aeslina Abdul Kadir, (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia)
  • Dr. Farah Ayuni, (Universiti Teknology Mara, Malaysia)

Reviewing Committee of WCWM 2022

  • Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Aeslina Binti Abdul Kadir, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Radin Maya Saphira Radin Mohamed, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Sudeep Thakuri, Mid-Western University, Nepal
  • Dr. Tran Huu Tuan, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
  • Prof. Dr. P. Agamuthu, Sunway University, Malaysia
  • Dr. Nur Shaylinda Mohd Zin, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Bui Xuan Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT, Vietnam
  • Dr. Vo Thi Dieu Hien, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Vietnam
  • Dr. Pow-Seng Yap, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
  • Dr. Mustafa Nadhim Owaid, Ministry of Education, Iraq
  • Dr. Hoang Hong Giang, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
  • Dr. Le Linh Thy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  • Dr. Woon Kok Sin, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Zufarzaana Zulkeflee, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • DR. DONGBEI YUE, Tsinghua University, China
  • Prof. (Dr.) Namita Singh Malik, Galgotias University, India
  • Dr. Amir Hamzah Sharaai, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Nazatul Syadia Zainordin, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Dr. Looi ley Juen, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Prof. Boubekeur Dokkar, Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla, Algeria

Peer-reviewed Journals

Peer-reviewed and accepted full papers from the participants of WCWM 2019 successfully published in the following prestigious journals.

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) honors the commitment to raising the standard for research and broadening the knowledge in the pertinent fields.

Separation Science and Technology
Mainly focuses on state of the art preparative separations and theoretical contributions to the field of separation science. Applications include environmental, energy, water and biotechnology.

Online ISSN: 1520-5754
Print ISSN: 0149-6395
Editor in Chief: Prof. Ranil Wickramasinghe
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
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Indexed in Scopus, EBSCO, PubMed, ProQuest, FLUIDEX, Compendex and many more.

Waste Management & Research (WM&R)
Waste Management & Research encourages the submission of well-organized manuscripts relating to sustainable waste management designs, operations, policies or practices and those addressing issues facing both developing and developed countries

Online ISSN: 1096-3669
Pint ISSN: 0734-242X
Editor in Chief Jennifer “Faa” MacDonald
Publisher SAGE Publishing
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Indexed in MEDLINE, BIOSIS , CAS , EMBASE , BIOBASE , FLUIDEX, GEOBASE, Inspec, Science Citation Index and many more.

Partners of WCWM 2019

Academic Partner

Center for Sustainability,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura

Industry Partner

INSEE Ecocycle, Sri Lanka

Event Partner

Blue Arc

Tour & Accommodation Partner

globeenjoy, Sri Lanka

Organizing Partner

The International Institute of Knowledge Management – Sri Lanka