CREaTE – RECESS INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR AND SYMPOSIUM (CRISS) 2021

It is our pleasure to inform you that Centre of Excellence for Engineering and Technology JKR (CREaTE) and Research Centre for Soft Soils (RECESS), UTHM is organizing the CREaTE – RECESS International Seminar and Symposium (CRISS) 2021.

The theme of symposium is “Challenges in Design and Construction on Peat and Organic Soils”

OBJECTIVES

1. To provide platform for local and international experts to share their experiences and knowledge;
2. To provide opportunities in sharing information on recent technologies in infrastructure construction on peat and organic soil;
3. To act as a discussion platform among interested parties, such as local authorities, consultants, contractors, and academicians, in peat and soft soil technologies and development; and
4. To disseminate and provide better understanding among participants, on challenges in design and construction on peat and organic soil.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The seminar is designed for academicians, researchers, contractors, consultants, local authorities, engineers, and practitioners.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Prof. Emeritus Dr. Tuncer Edil (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)
• Ir. Som Pong a/l Pichan (CKG, JKR)
• Dato’ Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Idrus Mohd Masirin (RECESS, UTHM)
• Ir. Dr. Zuhairi Abd Hamid (Technical Advisor CREAM)
• Prof. Dr. Paulus Pramono. Rahardjo, PEng (Universitas Parahyangan, Bandung, Indonesia)
• Dr. Hirochika Hayashi (Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, Japan)

INVITED SPEAKERS

• Ir. Zuraini Zainal (CREaTE, JKR)
• Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Adnan Zainorabidin (RECESS, UTHM)
• Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Noor Linda Taib (UNIMAS)
• Dr. Mohammad Niizar bin Abdurahman (CKC, JKR)
• Ir. Vincent Tang Chok Khing (Past Chairman IEM Sarawak Branch, Malaysia)
• Ir. Dr. Mohd Asbi Othman (Mohd Asbi & Associates)
• Dr. ir. Cor Zwanenburg (Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands)
• Dr. Mohd Khaidir bin Abu Talib (RECESS, UTHM)
• Ir. Dr. Low Kaw Sai (Advance Clarity Hectares Sdn Bhd)

For more details, please contact:

• Email: secretariatcriss2021 [at] gmail.com
• Nurul Eilmy (60173996911)
• Mohd Hishamuddin (60137120068)
• Dr. Azim (60125665664)