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About the Conference

Rapid advances in science and technology are transforming economies and societies worldwide. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, renewable energy, and digitalization play an important role in addressing global challenges, including climate change, food and water security, and public health.

To support sustainable development and strengthen international collaboration, the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember proudly organize the **COMSATS–ITS Conference on Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development.**

Why Participate?

– Present your research to an international audience

– Connect with researchers, policymakers, and innovators

– Explore international collaboration opportunities

– Engage in discussions on emerging technologies and sustainability

– Build academic and research networks across COMSATS member states

Conference Themes

– AI, Big Data, and Digital Transformation

– Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Green Technologies

– Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Environmental Technologies

– Water, Food, and Agricultural Technologies for Resource Security

– Biotechnology, Health Technologies, and Bio-innovation

– Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, and Industrial Innovation

– STI Policies, Innovation Ecosystems, and Technology Governance in Developing Countries

Opening Remarks

Prof. Ir. Bambang Pramujati, S.T., M.ScEng., Ph.D., IPU., Aeng

Rector

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Amb. Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria

Executive Director COMSATS

Prof. Liu Weidong

Executive Director, ANSO

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng.

Director General of Research and Development,

The Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia

Target Participants

Researchers • Academicians • Young Scientists • Policymakers • Government Officials • Industry Representatives • Innovators • International Organizations

Golden Ticket Opportunity

Selected authors of accepted full papers submitted in 2026 may be invited by Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember to participate in collaborative academic activities in 2027, including joint research collaboration, guest lectures, research discussions, academic networking, and staff mobility programs.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026

Conference Date: June 10, 2026

Topic: COMSATS
Time: Jun 10, 2026 08:00 AM Jakarta
Join Zoom Meeting
its.id/COMSATS2026

Meeting ID: 936 0526 9364
Passcode: 2J6MOHGS

Programme

Download Full – Book of Abstracts

Download Full – Parallel Session

ROOM A

10.20 – 11.00

Theme 1 – Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development
Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Saikhu

Session 1:

AI Enhanced Earth System Modeling and Prediction for Sustainable Development in the Global South
Prof. Lin Zhaohui

(Director, International Centre for Climate and Environment Sciences, China)

Session 2:

The Impact of Copilot AI in Education and Society
Prof. Adhi Dharma Wibawa

(Head, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

11.00 – 11.40

Theme 3 – Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Environmental Technologies
Moderator: Dr. Berlian Al Kindhi

Session 1:

Access to Green Technologies by Developing Countries
Prof. Carlos M. Correa

(Executive Director, South Centre, Switzerland)

Session 2:

Emerging Technologies For Disaster Resilience And Climate Adaptation Toward Sustainable Development
Dr. Hepi Hapsari Handayani

(Head, Research Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

13.00 – 15.00

Theme 5 – Biotechnology, Health Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare Informatics, and Bio-innovation
Moderator: Dr. Mukhammad Muryono

Session 1:

Biomanufacturing driving high-quality sustainable development—TIB’s vision and actions
Prof. Jibin Sun

(Founding Director, COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology, China)

Session 2:

Current Developments in Drug Delivery Systems
Prof. M. Raza Shah

(Director, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Pakistan)

Session 3:

Leveraging on technology to have insight into Temporal-Spatial dynamics of infectious diseases
Prof. Benjamin O. Oyelami

(Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre, Nigeria)

Session 4:

Integrating Bioscience and Biodiversity: From Genomic to Food Security and Health
Prof. Nurul Jadid

(Head, Subdirectorat of Community Service, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

Session 5:

Isolation and Control of Fungal Post Harvest Rot Pathogens of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using Ethanolic Leave and Stem Bark Extract of Jatropha Tanjorensis.
Dr. Emmanuel Francis

(Research Fellow, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria)

Session 6:

Demonstrating Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Jordan: From Innovation to Impact.
Dr. Almoayied Assayed

(Director of Water, Environment & Climate Change Centre, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan)

ROOM B

10.20 – 11.00

Theme 2 – Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Green Technologies
Moderator: Dr. Ridho Hantoro

Session 1:

Green Chemistry: Transforming Local wastes into High-Value Products for Sustainable Development
Mr. Yousef Alshekh

(Vice Director, Higher Institute for Applied Sciences and Technology, Syria)

Session 2:

Development of Sustainable Energy and Agriculture Integration Platform
Dr. Dedet Chandra

(Head, Research Center for Energy and Mineral Resources Studies, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

11.00 – 11.40

Theme 4 – Advanced Materials, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, and Industrial Innovation
Moderator: Dr. Sri Yani Purwaningsih

Session 1:

Mathematical Modeling for Crevice and Pitting Corrosion in Petroleum Industry
Prof. Benjamin O. Oyelami

(Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre, Nigeria

Session 2:

From Nano to Nation: Accelerating Industrial Innovation Through Advanced Materials Research at ITS
Prof. Agung Purniawan

(Head, Research Center for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Studies, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

13.00 – 14.00

Theme 6 – Water, Food, and Agricultural Technologies for Resource Security (including Halal Industry and Sustainable Food Supply Chains)
Moderator: Dr. Dini Ermavitalini

Session 1:

Postharvest Losses and Food Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Current status and Way forward
Prof. Ilmi G. N. Hewajulige

(Director General, Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka)

Session 2:

Innovation: A solution to the Cassava grown societies
Engr. Humphrey Peter NDOSSI

(Director, Industrial Research Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organization,Tanzania)

Session 3:

Circular Bioeconomy through Biovalorization of Agricultural Waste
Prof. I D A A Warmadewanthi

(Head, Research Center for Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

14.00 – 15.00

Theme 7 – STI Policies, Innovation Ecosystems, and Technology Governance in Developing Countries
Moderator: Mr. Lazuardi Al Muzaki

Session 1:

ICENS: Supporting Science Policy and the SDGs in Jamaica and Beyond
Ms. Leslie Ann Hoo Fung

(Senior Research Scientist, International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences, Jamaica)

Session 2:

AAHSI Programme: Leverage the Integration of Science, Technology and Industrial Innovation under the Open Science Policy
Dr. Yi Zhijun

(Deputy Executive Director, Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions, China)

Session 3:

Revolutionizing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Through AI-Driven Modular Education at Nusantara Digital University
Dr. Arman Hakim

(Head, Research Center for Industrial Development and Public Policy Studies, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

Submission & Participation

Presentation Format: Oral Presentation

Conference Website: https://its.id/COMSATS-ITS2026

Contact Information

Mr. Farhan Ansari

Head / Additional Director (Programmes)
COMSATS Secretariat
Email: farhan@comsats.org

Shintami Chusnul Hidayati, S.Kom., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Head of Sub-Directorate of Data and Scientific Service
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Email: shintami@its.ac.id

LOKASI

Abstract submission

Full-paper submission

About the Conference

Why Participate?

– Present your research to an international audience

– Connect with researchers, policymakers, and innovators

– Explore international collaboration opportunities

– Engage in discussions on emerging technologies and sustainability

– Build academic and research networks across COMSATS member states

Conference Themes

– AI, Big Data, and Digital Transformation

– Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Green Technologies

– Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Environmental Technologies

– Water, Food, and Agricultural Technologies for Resource Security

– Biotechnology, Health Technologies, and Bio-innovation

– Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, and Industrial Innovation

– STI Policies, Innovation Ecosystems, and Technology Governance in Developing Countries

Opening Remarks

Prof. Ir. Bambang Pramujati, S.T., M.ScEng., Ph.D., IPU., Aeng

Rector

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Amb. Dr. Mohammad Nafees Zakaria

Executive Director COMSATS

Prof. Liu Weidong

Executive Director, ANSO

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Fauzan Adziman, S.T., M.Eng.

Director General of Research and Development,

The Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia

Target Participants

Researchers • Academicians • Young Scientists • Policymakers • Government Officials • Industry Representatives • Innovators • International Organizations

Golden Ticket Opportunity

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 5, 2026

Conference Date: June 10, 2026

Topic: COMSATS Time: Jun 10, 2026 08:00 AM Jakarta Join Zoom Meeting its.id/COMSATS2026

Meeting ID: 936 0526 9364 Passcode: 2J6MOHGS

Programme

Download Full – Book of Abstracts

Download Full – Parallel Session

ROOM A

10.20 – 11.00

Theme 1 – Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Saikhu

Session 1:

AI Enhanced Earth System Modeling and Prediction for Sustainable Development in the Global South Prof. Lin Zhaohui

(Director, International Centre for Climate and Environment Sciences, China)

Session 2:

The Impact of Copilot AI in Education and Society Prof. Adhi Dharma Wibawa

(Head, Center for Artificial Intelligence and Health Technology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

11.00 – 11.40

Theme 3 – Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Environmental Technologies Moderator: Dr. Berlian Al Kindhi

Session 1:

Access to Green Technologies by Developing Countries Prof. Carlos M. Correa

(Executive Director, South Centre, Switzerland)

Session 2:

Emerging Technologies For Disaster Resilience And Climate Adaptation Toward Sustainable Development Dr. Hepi Hapsari Handayani

(Head, Research Center for Disaster Mitigation and Climate Change, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

13.00 – 15.00

Theme 5 – Biotechnology, Health Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare Informatics, and Bio-innovation Moderator: Dr. Mukhammad Muryono

Session 1:

Biomanufacturing driving high-quality sustainable development—TIB’s vision and actions Prof. Jibin Sun

(Founding Director, COMSATS Joint Centre for Industrial Biotechnology, China)

Session 2:

Current Developments in Drug Delivery Systems Prof. M. Raza Shah

(Director, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, Pakistan)

Session 3:

Leveraging on technology to have insight into Temporal-Spatial dynamics of infectious diseases Prof. Benjamin O. Oyelami

(Director/Chief Executive, National Mathematical Centre, Nigeria)

Session 4:

Integrating Bioscience and Biodiversity: From Genomic to Food Security and Health Prof. Nurul Jadid

(Head, Subdirectorat of Community Service, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia)

Session 5:

Isolation and Control of Fungal Post Harvest Rot Pathogens of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using Ethanolic Leave and Stem Bark Extract of Jatropha Tanjorensis. Dr. Emmanuel Francis

(Research Fellow, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria)

Session 6:

Demonstrating Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Jordan: From Innovation to Impact. Dr. Almoayied Assayed

(Director of Water, Environment & Climate Change Centre, Royal Scientific Society, Jordan)

ROOM B

10.20 – 11.00

Theme 2 – Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Green Technologies Moderator: Dr. Ridho Hantoro

Topic: COMSATS
Time: Jun 10, 2026 08:00 AM Jakarta
Join Zoom Meeting
its.id/COMSATS2026

Meeting ID: 936 0526 9364
Passcode: 2J6MOHGS

Theme 1 – Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development
Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Saikhu

AI Enhanced Earth System Modeling and Prediction for Sustainable Development in the Global South
Prof. Lin Zhaohui

The Impact of Copilot AI in Education and Society
Prof. Adhi Dharma Wibawa

Theme 3 – Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Environmental Technologies
Moderator: Dr. Berlian Al Kindhi

Access to Green Technologies by Developing Countries
Prof. Carlos M. Correa

Emerging Technologies For Disaster Resilience And Climate Adaptation Toward Sustainable Development
Dr. Hepi Hapsari Handayani

Theme 5 – Biotechnology, Health Technologies, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare Informatics, and Bio-innovation
Moderator: Dr. Mukhammad Muryono

Biomanufacturing driving high-quality sustainable development—TIB’s vision and actions
Prof. Jibin Sun

Current Developments in Drug Delivery Systems
Prof. M. Raza Shah

Leveraging on technology to have insight into Temporal-Spatial dynamics of infectious diseases
Prof. Benjamin O. Oyelami

Integrating Bioscience and Biodiversity: From Genomic to Food Security and Health
Prof. Nurul Jadid

Isolation and Control of Fungal Post Harvest Rot Pathogens of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) using Ethanolic Leave and Stem Bark Extract of Jatropha Tanjorensis.
Dr. Emmanuel Francis

Demonstrating Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Jordan: From Innovation to Impact.
Dr. Almoayied Assayed

Theme 2 – Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, and Green Technologies
Moderator: Dr. Ridho Hantoro

Green Chemistry: Transforming Local wastes into High-Value Products for Sustainable Development
Mr. Yousef Alshekh

Development of Sustainable Energy and Agriculture Integration Platform
Dr. Dedet Chandra

Theme 4 – Advanced Materials, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, and Industrial Innovation
Moderator: Dr. Sri Yani Purwaningsih

Mathematical Modeling for Crevice and Pitting Corrosion in Petroleum Industry
Prof. Benjamin O. Oyelami

From Nano to Nation: Accelerating Industrial Innovation Through Advanced Materials Research at ITS
Prof. Agung Purniawan

Theme 6 – Water, Food, and Agricultural Technologies for Resource Security (including Halal Industry and Sustainable Food Supply Chains)
Moderator: Dr. Dini Ermavitalini

Postharvest Losses and Food Safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; Current status and Way forward
Prof. Ilmi G. N. Hewajulige

Innovation: A solution to the Cassava grown societies
Engr. Humphrey Peter NDOSSI

Circular Bioeconomy through Biovalorization of Agricultural Waste
Prof. I D A A Warmadewanthi

Theme 7 – STI Policies, Innovation Ecosystems, and Technology Governance in Developing Countries
Moderator: Mr. Lazuardi Al Muzaki

ICENS: Supporting Science Policy and the SDGs in Jamaica and Beyond
Ms. Leslie Ann Hoo Fung

AAHSI Programme: Leverage the Integration of Science, Technology and Industrial Innovation under the Open Science Policy
Dr. Yi Zhijun

Revolutionizing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Through AI-Driven Modular Education at Nusantara Digital University
Dr. Arman Hakim

Head / Additional Director (Programmes)
COMSATS Secretariat
Email: farhan@comsats.org

Head of Sub-Directorate of Data and Scientific Service
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
Email: shintami@its.ac.id