Singapore National Biofilm Consortium

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Event Details

Greenhouse gases (GHG) such as carbon dioxide and methane are major contributors to climate change. Concentrations of these greenhouse gases have varied during Earth's history resulting in substantial climate changes, hence there is an urgent need to manage the emissions and promote sequestration of GHG for a sustainable future. While several factors contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions, microbial activities play a vital role in contributing to emissions as well as its capture.


Studies on methods to enhance carbon sequestration by microbes and the influence of different types of microbes and substrates on carbon storage are critical for developing new technologies to mitigate GHG emissions such as capturing carbon in form of feed. This workshop will not only lead to understanding the carbon dynamics, but also create new collaborations to advance technology applications. The workshop will promote sharing of science and technology updates to build a community of researchers and industry experts to work together towards climate action and the earth's sustainability.

Agenda

November 6, 2023

Main Schedule

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Registration
Infuse Theatre
2:00 PM - 2:05 PM
Dr Sheela Reuben
Welcome and Introduction to SNBC
Dr Sheela Reuben (Industry Development Manager Singapore National Biofilm Consortium)
2:05 PM - 2:25 PM
Dr Stephen Summers
Plastic's Quiet Role: Understanding its Greenhouse Gas Contributions
Dr Stephen Summers (PI, SCELSE  PI, NERI, NUS  Resident Scientist, SJINML)
2:25 PM - 2:45 PM
A/P Sanjay Swarup Associate Professor
Microbial and Carbon Dynamics in the Human Impacted Green-Brown-Blue Tropical Ecosystems
A/P Sanjay Swarup (Associate Professor at Department of Biological Sciences, NUS  Graduate Programme Director, SCELSE  Director, NUS NERI)
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
Dr Ezequiel Santillan
Bio-innovations for sustainable aquaculture: a circular approach to carbon reduction
Dr Ezequiel Santillan (Senior Research Fellow  Senior Project Manager at SCELSE, NTU)
3:05 PM - 3:25 PM
Dr Yvonne Hii Yiik Siang
Converting methane to food- A sustainable solution
Dr Yvonne Hii (Research Fellow at SCELSE, NTU)
3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
Panel Discussion-Moderated by Dr Stephen Summers
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking

Speakers

A/P Sanjay Swarup (Associate Professor at Department of Biological Sciences, NUS  Graduate Programme Director, SCELSE  Director, NUS NERI)

A/P Sanjay Swarup

Associate Professor at Department of Biological Sciences, NUS
Graduate Programme Director, SCELSE
Director, NUS NERI

Dr Ezequiel Santillan (Senior Research Fellow  Senior Project Manager at SCELSE, NTU)

Dr Ezequiel Santillan

Senior Research Fellow
Senior Project Manager
at SCELSE, NTU

Dr Stephen Summers (PI, SCELSE  PI, NERI, NUS  Resident Scientist, SJINML)

Dr Stephen Summers

PI, SCELSE
PI, NERI, NUS
Resident Scientist, SJINML

Dr Yvonne Hii (Research Fellow at SCELSE, NTU)

Dr Yvonne Hii

Research Fellow at SCELSE, NTU

Dr Sheela Reuben (Industry Development Manager Singapore National Biofilm Consortium)

Dr Sheela Reuben

Industry Development Manager
Singapore National Biofilm Consortium

Organiser

Carbon Dynamics & Microbes - Gearing Towards a Sustainable Future

Standard PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

Infuse Theatre
1 Fusionopolis Way, Level 14, Connexis South, Singapore 138632

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