Marc A. Rosen is a Professor at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Canada, where he served as founding Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Rosen was President of the Engineering Institute of Canada. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of several journals and he was a Director of Oshawa Power and Utilities Corporation. With over 60 research grants and contracts and 900 publications, Dr. Rosen is an active teacher and researcher in sustainable energy, environmental impact, and energy technology (including renewable energy and efficiency improvement). Much of his research has been carried out for industry, and he has written numerous books. Dr. Rosen has worked for such organizations as Imatra Power Company in Finland, Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago, and the Institute for Hydrogen Systems near Toronto. Dr. Rosen has received numerous awards and honors.
Speech title " Expanding sustainable energy by way of hydrogen energy systems"
Abstract-Abstract—While the world’s energy
sources become less based on fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural
gas, two energy forms, hydrogen and electricity, are expected to be
the two dominant energy carriers for the provision of end-use energy
services, in what is often referred to as a hydrogen economy.
In particular, as relatively easily accessible fossil fuel supplies
become scarcer or more expensive to harvest and as environmental
concerns, especially climate change and the global warming that
leads to it, expand and become more concerning, hydrogen is likely
to become an increasingly important chemical energy carrier.
The growth for sustainable energy is enhanced through the use of
hydrogen energy systems in which hydrogen is an energy carrier.
The technologies needed for hydrogen energy systems are undergoing
much research and development. For instance, there are many
processes and technologies for producing hydrogen, for the
transport, distribution and storage of hydrogen, and for utilizing
hydrogen as an energy carrier, especially in transportation.
In this presentation, the role of hydrogen as an energy carrier and
hydrogen energy systems, and their economics, are described and
reviewed.
Biography: Mikio Ishiwatari is Senior Advisor on Disaster Management and Water Resources Management at Japan International Cooperation Agency, and Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo. He has been engaged in the projects and research works of disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation, and water. He led formulation of the Japanese assistance policies of climate change adaptation and community-based disaster management. He worked at the World Bank as Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist, and produced the “Learning from Megadisaster: Lessons from the Great East Japan Earthquake”. He worked at various positions at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, Japan for 17 years. He formulated and supervised national projects of flood risk management and highways in Iwami District as Director of Hamada River and Road Office, and was responsible for research and technology development as Senior Deputy Director for River Technology and Information. He worked as Urban Development Specialist at the Asian Development Bank. He was a member of “Committee on Building Resilience to Natural Disasters” of the Japan Science Society; and experienced members of “Advisory Council of Development Assistance in Climate Change Adaptation” of Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan, “Steering Committee of Water and Climate Change of Asia-Pacific Water Forum”, and other committees of government organizations. He holds a PhD in international studies and MSc in Urban Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
Speech title "Transforming Water Governance in Japan: Leveraging Green Infrastructure Solutions"
Abstract-Abstract—Japan has improved its approach to managing water resources and developing infrastructure in response to the need to address diversifying water resource demands, socio-economic changes, climate change, and environmental concerns. This presentation discusses the evolution of policies, strategies, and technologies that have shaped Japan's water governance framework. It also introduces the green infrastructure that has emerged and developed as a result of growing concern for environmental issues. Historically, Japanese water management strategies have focused on large-scale infrastructure projects, such as dams and levees, to manage water resources and reduce flood risks. However, growing concerns about the environmental and social impacts of these traditional approaches have led to a shift toward a more sustainable and integrated water management model. Green infrastructure combines engineered solutions with approaches that harness natural functions to achieve multiple objectives, such as improving water quality, reducing flood risk, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting biodiversity. This presentation provides insights into the evolution of Japan's water governance and the development of green infrastructure, offering valuable lessons and inspiration for other regions seeking to achieve sustainable and resilient water management systems.
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