12 November 2024

"AUN/SEED-Net" Successful CES-CHEM Meeting 2024 at Kyoto University, Promoting Young Researchers in Emerging Technology and Flow Chemistry

By
AUN Writer Team

From AUN/SEED-Net Secretariat

The CES-CHEM consortium had its 2024 meeting at Kyoto University's Katsura Campus on November 5-6. Over 35 participants from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and South Africa in academic and industrial affiliations attended exciting presentations and hands-on workshops online and onsite. The event, themed "Emerging Technology and New Chemistry Flow," presented the newest chemical engineering and flow chemistry advances, providing a forum for young scientists and researchers to learn, interact, and flourish.

The opening session featured the CES-CHEM consortium and AUN/SEED-Net representatives who stressed the importance of academic research in education innovation. Burapha University posted updates on CES-CHEM, motivating members with the consortium's dedication to developing young scientists.

Over the meeting of two days, participants engaged in forward-thinking discussions that emphasized the crucial role of technology in chemical research. Plenary talks discussed flexible automated flow reaction systems and on-demand organic compound synthesis. These speeches showed how academic research can promote sustainability.

A poster session allowed students and early-career scientists to display their work. This forum helped young professionals acquire confidence and broaden their academic horizons by encouraging constructive criticism and expert networking.

Participants took part in lectures and interactive workshops on remote and automated flow chemistry devices using Raspberry Pi, life cycle evaluation with open-source software, and chemical reaction engineering for organic chemists. The sessions were led by Kyoto University lab, Buurapha University lab, and Kyushu University lab, respectively. Everyone enjoyed these workshops since they shared and learnt new skills and techniques with the group.

Day two featured thought-provoking conversations, including a Digi-TOS plenary on synthesizing organic molecules and an infectious illness diagnostic kit session. A panel discussion and Burapha University statements completed the gathering, underscoring the need for cross-border collaboration for chemistry and technology research.

The CES-CHEM Meeting 2024 enhances the AUN/SEED-Net's aim of empowering ASEAN and Japanese scientists and engineers. This event encouraged young chemical engineers to innovate by bringing together students, professors, and industry leaders to promote mentorship and collaboration.

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