Curriculum Vitae

DR. FONG CHNG SAUN

Senior Lecturer
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    Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS)
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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Fong Chng Saun is a senior lecturer at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Universiti Malaya. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Technology from University Putra Malaysia in 2016. Recognizing his academic excellence, he was offered the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree at Universiti Malaya, where he completed his PhD in Environmental Science, specializing in Urban Ecosystem Management, in 2021.

Dr. Fong's primary research interest lies in urban ecosystem management with a significant emphasis on the urban heat island effect in tropical cities. His expertise extends to various domains including environmental science and technology, sustainable development, and atmospheric-related research such as air pollution monitoring and its health impacts. His work in these areas has garnered him recognition as a finalist for the Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM) Chrysalis Award in 2020 and a place among the top 100 Scientists of Malaysia in the same year.

Beyond his core research, Dr. Fong is proficient in using automated weather stations and IoT systems for continuous environmental monitoring. He has also made significant contributions to outdoor thermal comfort assessments, the study of heat stress and related illnesses, 3D urban microclimate modeling and simulation, air quality assessment, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), environmental pollution assessment, and climate resilience and adaptation.

Dr. Fong has been prolific in his academic contributions, regularly publishing technical research articles, reviews, books, and book chapters in reputable journals. He serves as an invited reviewer for high-impact journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Sustainable Cities and Society, Energy & Buildings, Sustainability, and Urban Science.

His notable research projects include studies on the urban heat island phenomenon in tropical cities, evaluating walkability indices to promote sustainable transportation at Universiti Malaya, and spearheading a carbon neutrality acceleration initiative centered on greenhouse gas emission analytics. Currently, he is involved in the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE) Air Quality Study, which explores the impact of environmental and air quality indicators on asthma health outcomes in Greater Kuala Lumpur.

Dr. Fong is also deeply involved in the field of planetary health, addressing the interconnections between human health and the health of our planet. His research on future cities focuses on creating sustainable urban environments that can withstand the challenges of climate change and urbanization. This includes investigating the effects of urban design and greening on human health and the environment, developing strategies for urban heat mitigation, and promoting resilience and adaptation to extreme weather events. He is currently leading the Universiti Malaya Planetary Health as program coordinator. 

In addition to his research, Dr. Fong actively collaborates with various governmental bodies, private sectors, NGOs, and researchers from local and international universities. His dedication to the field of atmospheric technology has earned him membership in the Malaysian Board of Technologists. He is also a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities' Sustainable Urban Design Working Group and the Landscape and Human Health Working Group. He is also appointed as the research coordinator under Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Center and a member of the Universiti Malaya Climate Change Advisory Panel for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC).

Dr. Fong welcomes all forms of collaboration, especially those closely linked to urban sustainability and well-being, aiming to foster healthier and more sustainable future cities.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • SUSTAINABLE URBAN ECOSYSTEM
    URBAN HEAT ISLANDS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; TROPICAL CITIES; URBAN HEAT MITIGATION; ADAPTATION & RESILIENCE TOWARDS EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS
  • OUTDOOR THERMAL COMFORT
    PHYSIOLOGICAL; PSYCHOLOGICAL; ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR
  • HEAT STRESS & HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES
    EXPOSURE; RISK; HEALTH IMPACT
  • AIR QUALITY
    ASSESSMENT; CONTINUOUS MONITORING; URBAN AIR QUALITY MODELLING
  • MICROCLIMATE SIMULATION
    3D COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMIC MODEL; THERMODYNAMIC; ENVI-MET
  • METEOROLOGY
    URBAN MICROCLIMATE; CONTINUOUS MONITORING; AUTOMATED WEATHER STATION & IOT; CLOUD COMPUTING
  • GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM(GIS)
    GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS; KRIGGING; INVERSE DISTANT WEIGHTING
  • CLIMATE CHANGE
    CLIMATE RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • Ph.D (ENV.UEM), (ENVIRONMENT (URBAN ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT))
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.EST, (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY)
    Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Penyelaras Program (Kerja Kursus), Institut Pengajian Termaju
    01 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2027 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AUDITOR DALAMAN BAGI EKSESAIS AUDIT KENDIRI DI INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (IAS)
    02 May 2024 - 01 May 2027 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Research Coordinator
    01 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 (University Malaya)
  • CHIEF LIAISON OFFICER (CLO), INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES
    15 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    13 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2025 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KURIKULUM INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (JKKI), BAGI PROGRAM IJAZAH SARJANA ONE HEALTH (INFECTIOUS DISEASES)
    12 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2025 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Committee Members
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI WAKIL PUSAT TANGGUNGJAWAB (PTj) KE JAWATANKUASA PENASIHAT AKADEMIK (JPA), INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (IAS) 2024
    02 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Coordinator
    01 Apr 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • CLIMATE COURAGE WORKSHOP
    21 Oct 2024 - 11 Nov 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA BAGI PROGRAM SUMMER CAMP DI INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (IAS)
    01 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • International Conference on Enhancing ArtScience in the Age of Sustainability: ArtScience Solutions for Planetary Health (ICASAS’24)
    20 May 2024 - 13 Jun 2024 (International)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA PELAKSANA BAGI PROGRAM "BOBA TEA-TALK WITH ALUMNI" DI INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (IAS)
    24 May 2024 - 30 May 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA PERTANDINGAN THREE-MINUTES THESIS (UM3MT) PERINGKAT INSTITUT PENGAJIAN TERMAJU (IAS)
    15 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Task Force Member
    01 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA BAGI PROGRAM ANTARABANGSA - "UNIVERSITI MALAYA RIMBA ILMU EXCURSION TRIP" PADA 15 APRIL 2024 SEMPENA PLANETARY HEALTH SUMMIT & 6TH ANNUAL MEETING 2024 (PHAM 2024)
    18 Feb 2024 - 15 Apr 2024 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA BAGI MAJLIS MENANDATANGANI MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) ANTARA UNIVERSITI MALAYA DAN ALIBABA CLOUD (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD.
    08 Feb 2024 - 26 Feb 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Fellow
    01 Feb 2023 - 01 Feb 2024 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (University Malaya)
  • Committee Members
    11 Feb 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI TASKFORCE PENAMBAHBAIKAN PENGURUSAN SKROL DAN TRANSKRIP AKADEMIK UNIVERSITI MALAYA
    08 Aug 2023 - 08 Nov 2023 (University Malaya)
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA "RESEARCH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY WEBINAR: ENSURING ETHICAL EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH THROUGH AN INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH ETHICS AND INTEGRITY"
    28 Aug 2023 - 25 Sep 2023 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Pelantikan Ahli Jawatankuasa bagi program Galeri Penyelidikan UM (Jun 2023) yang bertemakan ‘Climate Action & Planetary Health'
    08 May 2023 - 05 Jul 2023 (University Malaya)
  • SURAT PELANTIKAN AJK BAGI PELANCARAN ECO-ROCK GARDEN DAN BENGKEL MUSHROOM CULTIVATION DI IAS
    16 Jun 2023 - 27 Jun 2023 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • Coordinator
    13 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 (Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS), Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS))
  • PELANTIKAN SEBAGAI AHLI JAWATANKUASA KERJA BAGI PROGRAM AUA- UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION MEETING: ESTABLISHMENT OF AUA INSTITUTIONS JOINT/DUAL POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
    25 Jan 2023 - 16 Feb 2023 (International)
  • Task Force Member
    08 Jul 2022 - 20 Nov 2022 (University Malaya)
  • Coordinator
    01 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 (University Malaya)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • AFFILIATE OF YOUNG SCIENTIST NETWORK-ACADEMY OF SCIENCES MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • PANEL PENASIHAT PERUBAHAN IKLIM UNIVERSITI MALAYA, ADVISORY BOARD
    2023 to 2024 (University)
  • JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (JSPS) ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • REVIEW EDITOR, EDITORIAL BOARD
    Since 2022 (International)
  • MALAYSIAN BOARD OF TECHNOLOGIST, MEMBER
    Since 2020 (National)
  • WORKING GROUP MEMBER OF LANDSCAPE AND HUMAN HEALTH, THE 5TH APRU SUSTAINABLE CITIES & LANDSCAPES CONFERENCE 2022, MEMBER
    2022 to 2022 (International)
  • WORKING GROUP MEMBER OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN DESIGN, THE 4TH APRU SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND LANDSCAPES CONFERENCE 2020, MEMBER
    2020 to 2020 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENT SERVICE
    University of Malaya, 2023 (University)
  • Finalists Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia Chrysalis Award 2020
    Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia, 2021 (National)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rahim, Nur Hanisah; Razak, Sarah Abdul; Chang, Xue; Saun, Fong Chng; Khan, Muhammad Nauman; Hamzah, Siti Nasuha; Rohman, Fatchur; Ali, Baber; Kaplan, Alevcan; Iqbal, Majid; Bozhuyuk, Mehmet Ramazan; Ercisli, Sezai (2024). Review Ecosystem Services by Urban Forest (UF) towards Climate Change Adaptation: A Review, POLISH JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES. 33(4), 3503-3513. doi:10.15244/pjoes/177147
  2. Fong, Chng Saun; Manavvi, Suneja; Priya, Radhakrishnan Shanthi; Ramakreshnan, Logaraj; Sulaiman, Nik Meriam; Aghamohammadi, Nasrin (2023). Traits of Adaptive Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Tropical Urban Microclimate, ATMOSPHERE. 14(5). doi:10.3390/atmos14050852
  3. Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Idrus, M. H. M., Ramakreshnan, L., & Haque, U. (2021). Outdoor thermal comfort and somatic symptoms among students in a tropical city. Sustainable Cities and Society, 72, 12. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.103015
  4. Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Idrus, M. H. M., Ramakreshnan, L., & Sulaiman, N. M. (2021). Environmental heat-related health symptoms among community in a tropical city. Science of the Total Environment, 782, 10. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146611
  5. Mangla, S., Makkia, F. T. Z., Pathak, A. K., Robinson, R., Sultana, N., Koonisetty, K. S., . . . Haque, U. (2021). COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Emerging Variants: Evidence from Six Countries. Behavioral Sciences, 11(11), 18. doi: 10.3390/bs11110148
  6. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., & Sulaiman, N. M. (2021). A comprehensive bibliometrics of 'walkability' research landscape: visualization of the scientific progress and future prospects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(2), 1357-1369. doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-11305-x
  7. Wong, Y. J., Shimizu, Y., Kamiya, A., Maneechot, L., Bharambe, K. P., Fong, C. S., & Sulaiman, N. M. N. (2021). Application of artificial intelligence methods for monsoonal river classification in Selangor river basin, Malaysia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193(7), 22. doi: 10.1007/s10661-021-09202-y
  8. Aghamohammadi, Nasrin; Ramakreshnan, Logaraj; Fong, Chng Saun; Sulaiman, Nik Meriam (2020). Climate-Related Disasters and Health Impact in Malaysia, EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND HUMAN HEALTH: INTERNATIONAL CASE STUDIES. , 247-263. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-23773-8_17
  9. Ramakreshnan, L., Fong, C. S., Sulaiman, N. M., & Aghamohammadi, N. (2020). Motivations and built environment factors associated with campus walkability in the tropical settings. Science of the Total Environment, 749, 11. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141457
  10. Ramakreshnan, Logaraj; Rajandra, Arulvani; Aghamohammadi, Nasrin; Fong, Chng Saun; Nalatambi, Sathishkumar (2020). A preliminary insight into the environmental awareness of community in the vicinity of batik manufacturing units in Kelantan, Malaysia, GEOJOURNAL. 85(6), 1745-1753. doi:10.1007/s10708-019-10046-w
  11. Fong, C. S., Aghamohammadi, N., Ramakreshnan, L., Sulaiman, N. M., Mohammadi, P. (2019). Holistic recommendations for future outdoor thermal comfort assessment in tropical Southeast Asia: A critical appraisal. Sustainable Cities and Society, 46, 20. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2019.101428
  12. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Wong, L. P., Sulaiman, N. M. (2019). Empirical study on temporal variations of canopy-level Urban Heat Island effect in the tropical city of Greater Kuala Lumpur. Sustainable Cities and Society, 44, 748-762. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2018.10.039
  13. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Wong, L. P., Noor, R. M., . . . Hassan, N. (2019). A qualitative exploration on the awareness and knowledge of stakeholders towards Urban Heat Island phenomenon in Greater Kuala Lumpur: Critical insights for urban policy implications. Habitat International, 86, 28-37. doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2019.02.007
  14. Salim, S. N. M., Ramakreshnan, L., Fong, C. S., Wahab, R. A., Rasad, M. (2019). In-vitro cytotoxicity of Trigona itama honey against human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line (A549). European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 30, 8. doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2019.100955
  15. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Bulgiba, A., Zaki, R. A., Wong, L. P., Sulaiman, N. M. (2018). Haze and health impacts in ASEAN countries: a systematic review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(3), 2096-2111. doi:10.1007/s11356-017-0860-y
  16. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Ghaffarianhoseini, A., Wong, L. P., . . . Sulaiman, N. M. (2018). A critical review of Urban Heat Island phenomenon in the context of Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Sustainable Cities and Society, 39, 99-113. doi:10.1016/j.scs.2018.02.005
  17. Ramakreshnan, Logaraj; Aghamohammadi, Nasrin; Fong, Chng Saun; Bulgiba, Awang; Zaki, Rafdzah Ahmad; Wong, Li Ping; Sulaiman, Nik Meriam (2018). Haze and health impacts in ASEAN countries: a systematic review, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH. 25(3), 2096-2111. doi:10.1007/s11356-017-0860-y
ESCI
  1. Ramakreshnan, Logaraj; Fong, Chng Saun; Rajandra, Arulvani; Sulaiman, Nik Meriam; Aghamohammadi, Nasrin (2024). Addressing built environment gaps for the enhancement of campus walkability using community needs assessment approach, CASE STUDIES ON TRANSPORT POLICY. 15. doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2024.101167
  2. Wang, Hongtao; Xu, Jiajun; Lim, Noor Hashimah Hashim; Liao, Wanying; Fong, Chng Saun (2024). The impact of climate change on China's central region grain production: evidence from spatiotemporal pattern evolution, AIMS GEOSCIENCES. 10(3), 460-483. doi:10.3934/geosci.2024024
  3. Xu, Jiajun; Liao, Wanying; Lim, Noor Hashimah Hashim; Fong, Chng Saun; Wang, Hongtao; Xu, Yuan (2024). OPERATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR NIGHT MARKETS UNDER THE INFORMAL ECONOMY IMPACTS: INSIGHTS FROM THE CASE STUDY OF SELANGOR, MALAYSIA, 3C TIC. 13(1), 189-219. doi:10.17993/3ctic.2024.131.189-219
  4. Xu, Jiajun; Wang, Hongtao; Liao, Wanying; Fong, Chng Saun (2023). FROM CLOSURE TO GRADUAL RELEASE OF EGS INDUSTRY: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM THE SPATIAL EVOLUTION AND CAUSAL MECHANISM IN THE MAIN TOWN AREA OF WUHAN, CHINA, 3C EMPRESA. 12(2), 15-37. doi:10.17993/3cemp.2023.120252.15-37
Scopus
  1. Ramakreshnan L., Fong C.S., Rajandra A., Sulaiman N.M., Aghamohammadi N. (2024). Addressing built environment gaps for the enhancement of campus walkability using community needs assessment approach, Case Studies on Transport Policy. 15. doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2024.101167
  2. Fong C.S., Manavvi S., Priya R.S., Ramakreshnan L., Sulaiman N.M., Aghamohammadi N. (2023). Traits of Adaptive Outdoor Thermal Comfort in a Tropical Urban Microclimate, Atmosphere. 14(5). doi:10.3390/atmos14050852
  3. Aghamohammadi N., Ramakreshnan L., Fong C.S., Noor R.M., Hanif N.R., Sulaiman N.M. (2022). Perceived impacts of Urban Heat Island phenomenon in a tropical metropolitan city: Perspectives from stakeholder dialogue sessions, Science of the Total Environment. 806. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150331
  4. Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Idrus, M. H. M., Ramakreshnan, L., & Sulaiman, N. M. (2021). Environmental heat-related health symptoms among community in a tropical city. Science of the Total Environment, 782. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146611
  5. Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., Mohd Idrus, M. H., Ramakreshnan, L., & Haque, U. (2021). Outdoor thermal comfort and somatic symptoms among students in a tropical city. Sustainable Cities and Society, 72. doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2021.103015
  6. Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C. S., & Sulaiman, N. M. (2021). A comprehensive bibliometrics of walkability research landscape: visualization of the scientific progress and future prospects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(2), 1357-1369. doi: 10.1007/s11356-020-11305-x
  7. Wong, Y. J., Shimizu, Y., Kamiya, A., Maneechot, L., Bharambe, K. P., Fong, C. S., & Nik Sulaiman, N. M. (2021). Application of artificial intelligence methods for monsoonal river classification in Selangor river basin, Malaysia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 193(7). doi: 10.1007/s10661-021-09202-y
  8. Ramakreshnan, L., Fong, C. S., Sulaiman, N. M., & Aghamohammadi, N. (2020). Motivations and built environment factors associated with campus walkability in the tropical settings. Science of the Total Environment, 749. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141457
Article in Proceeding
Scopus
  1. Xu J., Liao W., Fong C.S. (2023). Identification and Simulation of Traffic Crime Risk Posture within the Central City of Wuhan in China, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering. 12797. doi:10.1117/12.3007821
  2. Xu J., Wu D., Wang H., Fong C.S. (2023). Introducing Sustainable Intervention Strategies of Operation Planning and Environment Design to Activate Void Areas on the Urban Fringe, E3S Web of Conferences. 437. doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202343703002
Other Publications
  1. Fong, C. S., Md Lazim, M. D., & Universiti Malaya Sustainable Development Centre. (2024, March 20). Tracking Universiti Malaya’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions. SUSTAINABILITY@UM. https://sustainability.um.edu.my/um-s-greenhouse-gas-emission - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. UMCARES. (2024). YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOARS WITH YES PROGRAM 2.0 WINNERS. https://myumcares.um.edu.my/news/youth-empowerment-soars-with-yes-program-2-0-winners - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. Prevenaa, P., & Jotisri, V. (2023). Nature s Toolbox Unlocked Through Biological Solutions. The Petri Dish. https://thepetridish.my/2023/07/07/natures-toolbox-unlocked-through-biological-solutions/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

RESEARCH INTEREST

  • Urban Heat Island in Tropical City (Continuous microclimate monitoring; 3D Modelling and simulation; Urban heat mitigation)
  • Sustainable Cities and Society (Urban design; Urban greening; Sustainable development; Outdoor thermal comfort; Heat-stress; Heat-related Illnesses)
  • Environmental Science (Atmosphere; Meteorology; Microclimate; Urban ecosystem; Greenhouse Gas monitoring; Extreme Heat Events)
  • Environmental Technology (Heat and Air-Quality Continuous Monitoring System (Sensors, IOT, Testing and Validation); ENVI-MET; GIS)
  • Greenhouse Gas emissions (Greenhouse Gas Analytics and Reporting; Carbon Neutrality; Net Zero)

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    The Rimba Project 2.0: Ecosystem Services Of Urban Forest Towards Climate Change Mitigation ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Motivating Sustainable Active Transport Behaviour Among University Community In An Ecocampus ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2025, Bantuan Khas Penyelidikan (BKP Special)
    Linkminds: Predicting Links Between Crises And Mental Well-being ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Netzero Nexus: Unifying Big Data Repository For Lembah Pantai And Petaling Jaya ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Superhero Iklim 2.0: Gamified Climate Change Mitigation Campaign in Collaboration with Sunway Centre for Planetary Health ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Towards Just Net Zero: Establishing a Greenhouse Gas Management Framework for Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  7. 2024 - 2025, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    UM Atmosphera: Architectural Design and Development of a Low-Cost Sensor-Based IoT System for Microclimate and Air Quality Monitoring at Universiti Malaya ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    The influence of overheating cities on urban communities: A study on livelihood adaptation and sustainable heat mitigation approaches ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  9. 2023 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Development Of A Centralized Digital Tool For Local Greenhouse Gas (ghg) Emissions ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  10. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Transformational Sustainability Leadership: Training Module For The National Planetary Health Action Plan (nphap) ( Co-Researcher)
  11. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Urban Heat lsland Phenomenon in Hot Humid Cities- Microclimate Variations Between Green And Non-Green Urban Spaces ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2022 - 2026, International Funding
    Nihr Global Health Research Unit On Respiratory Health (respire-2) ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2023 - 2025, University Grant
    Geo-Spatial and Temporal Seasonal Analyses of Elephant Intrusion at Palm Oil Plantation ( Co-Researcher)

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Transformation Labs Project by Sustainability Science Centre (Ssc), University of Copenhagen, Sustainability Science Centre (SSC), University of Copenhagen, Consultant
    15 Feb 2023 - 14 Aug 2023 (International)

PAPER PRESENTED

PLENARY SPEAKER
  1. Research-Action Collaboration in Asia, Sustainability Research and Innovation 2023 Asia Spotlight Event Closing Plenary, Future Earth and the Belmont Forum (International) (12 Jul 2023 - 12 Jul 2023)
INVITED SPEAKER
  1. One Health: Climate Crises and Planetary Health, APRU SDG Education for Global Citizenship, Chulalongkorn University (International) (16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Next Generation Sustainability (NextGenSus), Akita International University Research Showcase 2024, Akita International University (International) (22 Nov 2024 - 16 Dec 2024)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. PLANETARY HEALTH AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES, ASEAN INTERNATIONAL SANDBOX CONFERENCE, Malaysia Institute of Statistics; UMCDACS; Universiti Malaya (International) (04 Jun 2024 - 04 Jun 2024)
  2. Challenges In The Transformation Towards A Low Carbon Nation: Malaysia, ASEAN SOCIAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2023, INTI International University in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) dan Universiti Antarabangsa Al-Bukhary (AIU) (International) (03 Nov 2023 - 03 Nov 2023)
  3. Accelerating Carbon Neutrality in Eco Campuses: A Multidisciplinary Approach , INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, FAKULTAS TEKNIK UNIVERSITAS MURIA KUDUS (International) (26 Oct 2023 - 26 Oct 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Leveraging Sustainable Development by Integrated Analysis of Citizen's Thermal Comfort With Gis Data, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Optimizing Spatial Distribution of Emergency Medical Service Centers in Response to Urban Growth Using Ahp and Gis Transportation Research Record, International, (Reviewer)
  3. (2024) Disproportionate Exposure to Environmental Heat in Rural Counties in The Southeastern United States, International, (Reviewer)
  4. (2024) Evaluation of Ambient Air Quality Levels At Various Locations Within Lead City University, Ibadan, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2024) Disparities Between Residential and Commercial Zones in Air Quality Revealed by Lbs Building and Environment, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) Evaluation of Spatial Interpolation Techniques for Urban Heat Island Monitoring in Small and Medium Sized Cities, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2024) Quantifying The Influence of Different Block Types and Urban Morphology On The Urban Heat Risk in High-Density City, International, (Reviewer)
  8. (2024) Are Compact Cities More Mentally Healthy? The Case of Tehran, International, (Reviewer)
  9. (2024) Analysis of The Impact of Growing Green Walls Based On The Reduction of Pm2.5 Particles in The Resilient Central Urban Fabric, International, (Reviewer)
  10. (2024) How Does Density Impact Carbon Emission Intensity: Insights from Block Scale and Optimal Parameters-Based Geographical Detector, International, (Reviewer)
  11. (2024) Arabic Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Pre-Testing of Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale for Adults-Abbreviated (News-a): Arabic News-A, International, (Reviewer)
  12. (2024) A Study On The Dominant Factors and Size Threshold of The Cooling Effect of Urban Parks: Taking Harbin as An Example, International, (Reviewer)
  13. (2024) Social Norms and Perceptions of Saudis On Active Transportation, International, (Reviewer)
  14. (2024) The Carbon Emission Effect of Urbanization, Water Resources, and Forestry Symbiosis System: a New Pathways to Carbon Neutralization in Forestry, International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2024) Experimental Investigation On Physiological and Perceptual Responses in Deep Hot-Humid Underground Space Building and Environment, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2024) Sensitivity of Btex Pollution and Health Effects to Traffic Restrictions: a Case Study in An Urban Center of Tehran, Iran, International, (Reviewer)
  17. (2024) Effect of Landscape Pattern Change of Park Green Space On Urban Heat Island Effect in Urban Area of Beijing, International, (Reviewer)
  18. (2023) Pursuing Urban Sustainability in Dynamic Balance Based On The Dpsir Framework: Evidence from Six Chinese Cities, International, (Reviewer)
  19. (2023) Least-Cost-Path and Closest Facility Analysis for Generating District Heating Networks On a Communal Level, International, (Reviewer)
  20. (2023) Analysis of Spatial Characteristics Contributing to Urban Cold Air Flow, International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2023) Sensitivity of Btex Pollution and Health Effects to Traffic Restrictions: a Case Study in An Urban Center, International, (Reviewer)
  22. (2023) Do Trees Cool The Same Every Summer’S Day? Temporal Non-Stationarity in Urban Environments from Bike-Based Air Temperature Monitoring in New Haven, Connecticut, Usa, International, (Reviewer)
  23. (2023) Metabolism and Urban Design: Insights from The Champs-ElyséEs, Paris, International, (Reviewer)
  24. (2023) The Association Between Climate Change Exposure and Climate Change Worry Among Israeli Adults: The Interplay of Risk Appraisal Pertaining to Air Pollution, Collective Environment Efficacy, Age, and Sex, International, (Reviewer)
  25. (2023) Coupling Coordination and Spatiotemporal Analysis Between Urban Compactness and Land Use Efficiency of Resource-Based Areas a Case Study of The Shanxi Province, China, International, (Reviewer)
  26. (2023) The Correlation Between Urban Form and Carbon Emissions: a Systematic Literature Review, International, (Reviewer)
  27. (2023) The Cooling Effects of Green-Blue Spaces’ Configuration Dependent On Landscape Context At The Community Scale in Built-Up Areas, International, (Reviewer)
  28. (2023) Configuration Characteristics of Green-Blue Spaces for Efficient Cooling in Urban Environments, International, (Reviewer)
  29. (2023) Cooling Effects of Wetland Parks in Hot and Humid Areas Based On Remote Sensing Images and Local Climate Zone Scheme, International, (Reviewer)
  30. (2023) Air Quality Prediction Model Based On Environmental Similarity Improved Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation and Informer, International, (Reviewer)
  31. (2023) Impacts of Uhi On The Variation of Heating and Cooling Loads of Buildings in Cities of Different Sizes in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region in China, International, (Reviewer)
  32. (2023) The Impact of Orientation On Living Wall Facade Temperature: Manchester Case Study, International, (Reviewer)
  33. (2023) Implementing Agile Data Workflows to Unlock Climate-Resilient Urban Planning, International, (Reviewer)
  34. (2023) The Quest for Proximity: a Systematic Review of Computational Approaches Towards 15-Minute Cities., International, (Reviewer)
  35. (2023) Examining Microclimate Pattern and Related Spatial Perception of Urban Stormwater Management Landscape: a Case of Rain Garden, International, (Reviewer)
  36. (2023) Cooling Effects of Wetland Parks On Surrounding Built-Up Areas Based On Remote Sensing Images and Local Climate Zone Scheme, International, (Reviewer)
  37. (2023) Analysis of The Microclimatic and Biodiversity-Enhancing Functions of a Living Wall Prototype: a Revolutionary Paradigm Shift Towards Green Infrastructures for More-Than-Human Conviviality?, International, (Reviewer)
  38. (2023) Strategies for Sustainable Urban Renewal: Community Scale Gis-Based Analysis for Densification Decision-Making, International, (Reviewer)
  39. (2023) Research On Indoor Thermal Environment Analysis and Optimization Strategy of Rural Dwellings Around Xi'An Based On Pet Evaluation, International, (Reviewer)
  40. (2023) Study On The Temporal and Spatial Evolution of The Urban Temperature and Climate Adaptability Planning Strategy in Severe Cold Regions a Case Study of Harbin, China, International, (Reviewer)
  41. (2023) Psychosocial Work Stress and Occupational Stressors in Emergency Medical Services, International, (Reviewer)
  42. (2023) Exploring First Responders Use and Perceptions On Continuous Health and Environmental Monitoring, International, (Reviewer)
  43. (2023) Evaluation of Walkability On Gulangyu Based On Residents' Perceptions, International, (Reviewer)
  44. (2023) The Association Between Air Pollutions and Emergency Hospitalizations Due to Copd and Asthma Across 16 Polish Cities Population-Based Study, International, (Reviewer)
  45. (2023) Challenges and Opportunities in The Use of Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Adaptation in Developing Nations, International, (Reviewer)
  46. (2023) Study On Temporal and Spatial Evolution of Urban Heat Island Effect and Climate Adaptability Planning Strategy in Severe Cold Region- Taking Harbin, China as An Example, International, (Reviewer)
  47. (2023) Influence of Microclimate On Older Peoples Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Health During Autumn in Two European Cities, International, (Reviewer)
  48. (2022) Competitive Study of Heat-Exposed and Non-Heat-Exposed Group of Workers of Underground Coal Mines, Punjab, Pakistan, International, (Reviewer)
  49. (2022) Study On The Relationship Between Socio-Economic and Natural Drivers Based On The Dynamics of Ecosystem Services, International, (Reviewer)
  50. (2022) External Evaluator Research Proposal for 2022/3 Inti-Iu Seed Funding., National, (External Evaluator)
  51. (2022) Judge for Samsung Malaysia Electronics: Solve for Tomorrow 2022 Competition, National, (Internal Evaluator)
  52. (2022) The Impact of Extreme Weather On Urban Road Traffic and Network Based On Floating Vehicle Trajectory Data, International, (Reviewer)
  53. (2022) The Prevalence, Experiences and Attitudes of The Public About The First and Second Covid-19 Vaccine Uptake, International, (Reviewer)
  54. (2022) Urban Pressure. Facing Climate Change and Social Vulnerability, International, (Reviewer)
  55. (2022) Development of An Urban Landscape Carbon Calculator for Canada, International, (Reviewer)
  56. (2022) Improvement in The Diagnosis and Practices of Emergency Healthcare Providers for The Heat Emergencies After Heat (Heat Emergency Awareness & Treatment) An Educational Intervention: a Multicenter Quasi-Experimental Study, International, (Reviewer)
  57. (2022) Review and Progress On Evaluation for Ecological Security of Cultivated Land, International, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2023) Judge for The I Can Schools Challenge 2023, National, (Resource Person)
  2. (2023) Early Career Research Fellow Sustainability Research Innovation Congress 2023 Asia Spotlight Event (Ase), International, (Research Fellow/Associate)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Invited Speaker for Special Forum On Planetary Health: Uniting Expertise, Advancing Action, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2024) Moderator for My Esg Forums (Session 1) - Esg Reporting: Best Practices and Emerging Trends, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2024) 2024 Young Scientists Network Academy of Sciences Malaysia (Ysn-Asm) Colloquium, National, (Participant)
  4. (2024) Invited Lecture Apru Sdg Education for Global Citizenship, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2024) Key Sustainability Stakeholder for Accelerating Decarbonisation in Malaysia Aviation Industry, National, (Participant)
  6. (2024) National Dialogue On Planetary Health - The Interconnectivity of Humans, Planet and Prosperity, National, (Participant)
  7. (2024) Invited Speaker Empowering Student Leaders for Sdg Action: Interuniversity Conversations On Sustainability, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2024) Invited Speaker Asean International Sandbox Conference (Aisc) 2024, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  9. (2024) Invited Speaker for Global Health Seminar 1 - Climate Change and Health Systems Preparedness, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  10. (2024) Invited Speaker for Global Health Seminar - Climate Change and Health System Preparedness, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  11. (2024) Planetary Health Annual Meeting 2024, International, (Participant)
  12. (2024) Mesyuarat Penglibatan Komuniti dan Pihak Berkepentingan Dalam Penyelidikan Respire Untuk Air Quality Study, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2024) Guest Speaker Climate Change and Sustainable Consumer Behaviour Symposium, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  14. (2023) Invited Speaker Menstrual Cup Awareness Campaign, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  15. (2023) Invited Speaker Capacity Building 2023 Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar, University Putra Malaysia, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  16. (2023) Panellist in Asean Social Business Conference 2023 On The Topic: Climate Change & Sustainability, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  17. (2023) Moderator of Tropsc2024's Pre-Conference Webinar: World Cities Day Focusing On ‘Urban Ecosystem Management in The Tropics’, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  18. (2023) Keynote Speaker for International Conference On Computer Science and Engineering Technology, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  19. (2023) Invited Speaker and Mentor for International Youth Day 2023, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  20. (2023) Invited Speaker for Air Pollution: Emission Control and Industrial Technology, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  21. (2023) Invited Panelist for Program Maeh Ubran Health Forum 2023 (Muhf2023), National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  22. (2023) Panelist Program Maeh Urban Health Forum 2023, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  23. (2023) Interim Judge for The Gis Visual Science Competition, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  24. (2023) Committee Member for 10th International Conference On Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products: Mushroom for Planetary Health, International, (Event Coordinator)
  25. (2023) Invited Speaker Climate Change and Health Systems Preparedness, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  26. (2022) Winning Funds for Research Impact (2022), International, (Participant)
  27. (2022) Scientific Writing in Global Health (2022), International, (Participant)
  28. (2022) Esp-32 as Internet of Things (Iot) Platform, University, (Participant)
  29. (2022) Organizing Committee Member International Worskhop On Plastic Pollution: from Tropic to The Pole, International, (Event Organiser)
  30. (2022) Juri Bagi Pertandingan National Tinkering Challenge 2022 Pusat Sains Negara, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  31. (2022) Participant Transdisciplinarity for Early Career Researchers in Asia School (Terra School), International, (Participant)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Panelist Lensa Ipt Inisiatif Kampus Lestari, National, (Panelist/Moderator)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) Toxicity Of Trace Elements and Identification of Suitable Organisms in Buerhatong River, JINYU CHANG
  2. (2024) RESEARCH ON CARBON TRADING SYSTEM AND ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY EMISSION REDUCTION BASED ON CO2 MARKET: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN CHINA AND MALAYSIA, FANKEXIN
  3. (2024) A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) ON CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND ITS POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUSTAINABILITY OF HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN CHINA: A CASE STUDY ON FLYZOO HOTEL OPERATED BY ALIBABA GROUP IN HANGZHOU, CHINA, LYU JIALUN
  4. (2024) STUDY ON THE EVOLUTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF GREEN SPACE PATTERN IN GAOYOU CITY BASED ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICE ASSESSMENT, MOFAN
  5. (2024) INTEGRATED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING STRUCTURE AND INTERIOR SPACE GUIDED BY PREFABRICATED ARCHITECTURE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY, HOU ZHANGTAO
  6. (2024) EXPLORING PARADOXICAL LEADERSHIP ON INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM CREATIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF A NATURE EDUCATION CENTER IN PAHANG MALAYSIA, FAN KEYI
  7. (2024) DEVELOPING NOVEL DATA MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE URBAN HEAT ISLAND EFFECT MITIGATION, ZECHENG LI
  8. (2024) "THE IMPACT AND INNOVATION OF CSR: A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORIENTATION", XING CHEN
  9. (2024) DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCALISED FRAMEWORK FOR GHG REPORTING IN MALAYSIA, MUHAMMAD DANIEL BIN MD LAZIM
  10. (2024) THE INFLUENCE OF OVERHEATING CITIES ON THE SOCIOECONOMICS OF URBAN COMMUNITIES, ZHENZHU ZHENG
  11. (2024) INVESTIGATING ECONOMIC DYNAMISM AND THE PROBLEM OF TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADING IN MALAYSIA’S SME SECTOR, JEREMY LIM JIANG SHEN
  12. (2024) Child-friendly Landscape Space Design under the Background of Urban Micro-renewal -- Space Design, Wen He
  13. (2024) Climate change (CARBON SEQUESTRATION), NUR HANISAH BINTI RAHIM
  14. (2024) PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF BUILDING FACILITIES IN OLD RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES - A FIELD SURVEY BASED ON WUHAN, CHINA, JIAJUN XU
Under Graduate Students
  1. (2023) Urban Microclimate of the Wild Fruit Trees Area in Rimba Ilmu, Universiti Malaya
  2. (2022) Anthropogenic heating of the urban environment due to air conditioning: A Case study of urban areas in Klang Valley

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2023) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
  2. (2022) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
  3. (2021) HVX8001 - Advanced Research Methodology
Master
  1. (2023) KQD7011 - Air Pollution Management and Control
  2. (2023) HMX7001 - Research Methodology
  3. (2022) KQD7011 - Air Pollution Management and Control
  4. (2022) HMX7001 - Research Methodology
  5. (2021) HMX7001 - Research Methodology
Bachelor
  1. (2023) GQH0055 - Healthy Planet, Healthy Life

PATENT/IPR

  • Heat-stress guideline for a tropical city
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  • A screening tool for outdoor thermal comfort and heat-related health symptoms (STOHRI)
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  • A Structured Questionnaire To Measure Campus Walkability and walking needs
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COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Online (21 Feb 2022 - 04 Mar 2022)
  2. BENGKEL SISTEM PENGURUSAN KUALITI (SPK) UM - SIRI 2, Online (05 Aug 2022 - 05 Aug 2022)
  3. BENGKEL SISTEM PENGURUSAN KUALITI (SPK) UM - SIRI 1, Online (20 Jul 2022 - 20 Jul 2022)
  4. SIM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP, Zoom (31 May 2023 - 31 May 2023)
  5. SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS (SIM) DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP , Zoom (31 May 2023 - 31 May 2023)
  6. ODL SEMINAR: PREPARATION FOR MANAGING STUDENTS AND ODL COURSES, Dewan Semarak, Akademi Pengajian Melayu, Universiti Melayu (12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2023)
  7. BENGKEL STRATEGIK HALA TUJU KAMPUS SIFAR BERSIH UNIVERSITI MALAYA 2024, Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (14 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2024)
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. IN-PERSON TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH + INNOVATION 2023 ASIA SPOTLIGHT EVENT , Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (Rihn), Kyoto Japan (27 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023)