Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarintip Tantanee
Associate Professor Dr. Sarintip Tantanee is the President of Naresuan University (NU) in Thailand. She holds a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering, with her research focusing on flood hazard assessment, municipal waste management, and air quality impact assessment. Dr. Tantanee has published extensively in these areas, contributing significantly to environmental impact and infrastructure development. She also works as board of two International Journal indexed in SCOPUS database. Before becoming NU president, she served as the Dean at Faculty of Engineering, NU. Her leadership extends to community engagement, where she advocates for sustainable engineering practices and academic exchanges.
Cross-Border Environmental Governance in Thailand: Pathways to Sustainable Development
Thailand’s cross-border environmental governance is increasingly critical to sustainable development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), where transboundary ecological challenges are intensifying. Recent data reveal alarming trends: in 2024, Thailand lost 62.6 thousand hectares of natural forest, contributing to 29.5 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions. Meanwhile, arsenic and mercury contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers originating from upstream mining activities in Myanmar has exceeded safe limits, threatening water security for over 1.2 million people in northern Thailand. Air pollution remains a persistent issue, with PM2.5 levels in northern and east-northern Thailand rising due to seasonal transboundary haze linked to agricultural burning. As environmental problems occur across countries’ borders, it is essential to have scientific proof for environmental governance strategies among countries. This presentation shares the analytical framework for cross-border governance for sustainable development as well as case study of transboundary research on preliminary risk assessment of nature related flow over the border area.
Professor Symeon Christodoulou, Ph.D.
Prof. Symeon Christodoulou, born in Cyprus, began his undergraduate studies in 1987 on an academic scholarship awarded by the Agency for International Development (AID), and in 1991 he received a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from Columbia University (New York City, USA). He then went on to complete his graduate studies, all on academic and research scholarships from Columbia University, graduating in succession with a Master’s of Science (M.Sc., 1992), a Professional Engineering Degree (1995), a Master’s of Philosophy (M.Phil, 1996) and a Doctorate (Ph.D., 1998). Upon completion of his PhD, and after several years of industry experience in the field of construction management, he joined Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, New York) as an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of the Construction Management Program of the university (1998 – 2003). In 2004 he joined the University of Cyprus, having also worked for a year in Cyprus (construction industry) and in Greece (Democritus University of Thrace) as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Christodoulou is the author of several scientific publications, the recipient of significant research funding (including a prestigious award from the National Science Foundation, NSF) and the recipient of an international research award (London, 1999). He is an Associate Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), a reviewer for several scientific journals (ASCE, Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, Springer, IWA, etc.), a Board of Directors’ member of the Nireas International Water Research Center, and a member of Polytechnic’s Center for Construction Management Technology.
Harnessing Engineering Intelligence for Environmental and Infrastructure Sustainability and Resilience – From science, to engineering, application, deployment and entrepreunership.
As global challenges from climate change, resource depletion, and urbanization intensify, integrating advanced engineering solutions with data-driven technologies has become essential. This keynote explores how artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and information technology can drive environmental sustainability and resilient infrastructure. Drawing from real-world projects, it highlights applications in transport modeling and monitoring, low-cost pavement assessment for emission reduction, water resources management through remote sensing, intelligent leak detection and sustainable water networks, and energy-efficient buildings using Building Information Modeling, digital twins, and AI. Beyond technical innovation, the keynote underscores the importance of entrepreneurship and translational science in bridging research and implementation. By transforming scientific knowledge into accessible, high-value, and scalable solutions, we can foster the next generation of responsive, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure systems—paving the way toward a cleaner, smarter, and more equitable future.
Prof. Dodi Wirawan Irawanto, SE., M.Com., Ph.D.
Dodi Wirawan Irawanto is a professor in the Department of Management at Brawijaya University, specializing in human resource management and cross-cultural leadership. He has published over 50 journal articles and three books and is the founder of LocalLead.id, a digital startup. A recipient of numerous international awards, including the Marry Mallon HR Award, he is among Brawijaya University’s top five social science scholars. Professor Irawanto has held various leadership roles and served as Editor in Chief of Asia-Pacific Management and Business Application Journal since 2013. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker at national and international conferences.
Promoting Corporate Sustainability Through Green Leadership: Proposed model of green HRM and Environmental Knowledge
Corporate sustainability has emerged as a critical component of organizational performance in today’s environmentally sensitive business climate. Initiatives in Green Human Resources Management (GHRM) encourage green leadership, which is essential for advancing sustainability. In order to promote business sustainability, this article suggests a Green HRM and Environmental Knowledge paradigm. Incorporating green leadership into all facets of business operations will encourage and inspire staff members to embrace eco-friendly behaviors. Leaders that place a high priority on sustainability will set the tone for a culture that values environmental responsibility and inspires staff to come up with eco-friendly solutions, decrease waste, and save resources. In summary, encouraging business sustainability through green leadership necessitates an all-encompassing strategy that incorporates environmental knowledge and green human resource management.
Keywords : CSR, Climate, Green HRM, Green Leadership, Environmental Knowledge
