Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
SDG 6 : CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
Membrane Workshop 2024: Synthesis, Fabrication, and Applications in Water & Wastewater Treatment
Date: 5–6 March 2024
Time: 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Location: Bilik Mesyuarat Watan, FKAB UKM
Introduction
The Membrane Workshop 2024, organised by CESPRO FKAB UKM, exposed participants to membrane synthesis, fabrication, and applications in water and wastewater treatment, tackling issues such as fouling and scaling.
Objectives
- Provide fundamental knowledge on membrane synthesis and fabrication.
- Expose participants to applications of membrane technology in water treatment.
- Develop practical skills for membrane research and industrial applications.
Programme Details
- Type: Paid educational workshop
- Participants: 25 (academics, researchers, industry professionals)
- Fee Collected: RM 15,050
- Level: National & Regional
- Collaborators: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), FGV Holdings Berhad
- Activities: Theories, hands-on practices, industry applications (environmental, desalination, biotech, petrochemical, food, metal recovery)
Impact
- Improved understanding of membrane design and performance.
- Promoted industrial adoption of sustainable membrane solutions.
- Built skilled workforce bridging academia and industry.
Conclusion
The workshop fostered innovation in membrane technology and strengthened water treatment research, contributing to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
Photos & Links
Source: SDG 6 – Membrane_CESPRO-FKAB.docx (UKM SDG reporting template & programme details).
Program Saintis Air (MyStiA): Air Bersih, Generasi Sihat
Date: 24 September 2024
Time: 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Location: SK Desa Putra, Kajang, Selangor
Introduction
Organised by CESPRO FKAB UKM and the Department of Chemical & Process Engineering, this community outreach programme engaged school students on river conservation and water treatment awareness.
Objectives
- Expose students to the importance of rivers.
- Encourage teamwork in spreading water conservation awareness.
- Teach practical steps for river preservation.
- Boost STEM interest through water treatment technology.
Programme Details
- Type: Awareness & education outreach
- Level: Local
- Participants: 150
- Finance: RM 3,976
- Collaboration: SK Desa Putra
- Activities: Talks, demonstrations, team activities
Impact
- Improved awareness of river conservation.
- Strengthened teamwork and environmental advocacy.
- Provided practical conservation knowledge.
- Increased STEM interest among students.
Conclusion
The programme fostered responsibility and STEM interest in students while promoting river and water preservation, aligning with SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
Photos & Links
Source: SDG 6 – MyStiA_CESPRO-FKAB.docx (UKM SDG reporting template & programme details).
