Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG

04/06/2026

🎉 Heartiest Congratulations to WAREG’s Research Fellow! 🎉

The entire Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG family extends its warmest congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afizah Ayob on the successful award of an industry research grant from Erinco Sdn Bhd.

May this collaboration bring impactful solutions, strengthen industry-academia partnerships, and contribute to sustainable development for the nation.

👏 Congratulations once again, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Afizah Ayob!

08/05/2026

7 MAY 2026 | THE EXPERT TALK SERIES (1/2026): International Networking and the Importance of Keeping It Alive

✨ Thank You for Joining The Expert Talk Series I/2026 ✨

Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG, would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants who attended the webinar “International Networking and the Importance of Keeping It Alive” held on 7 May 2026.

Special thanks and sincere appreciation to our distinguished speaker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainul Akmar Zakaria, for sharing insightful perspectives and valuable experiences on sustaining international collaborations and strengthening global academic engagement.

We truly appreciate the participation and support from everyone who contributed to the success of this webinar. We look forward to welcoming you again in our future WAREG knowledge-sharing sessions.

04/05/2026

INVITATION TO JOIN THE EXPERT TALK SERIES 1/2026

Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG, in collaboration with the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology, cordially invites academicians, researchers, students, and professionals with interests in research collaboration, academic networking, and professional development to an upcoming webinar titled:

“International Networking and the Importance of Keeping it Alive" to be delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainul Akmar Zakaria (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Webinar Details:

🗓️ Date : 7 May 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time : 10.00 a.m - 12.00 p.m (Malaysia time)
📍Platform: https://meet.google.com/njz-ehvd-owm (Google Meet)

This session will offer valuable insights into the development, sustainability, and effective utilisation of international academic and professional networks to support research advancement and career progression.

We sincerely hope you can join us for this insightful session and look forward to your participation.

✅ E-cert will be given to all participants
✅ CPD points for UniMAP Staff

Thank you.

29/04/2026

7 APRIL 2026 | ANUGERAH SERI GEMILANG TAHUN 2025 (ANUGERAH KECEMERLANGAN PENYELIDIKAN)

Big congratulations to all WAREG fellows for your well-deserved awards! 🎉👏 Your hard work, research excellence, and impact truly make us proud. Keep shining and inspiring! 🌟

26/02/2026

25 FEBRUARY 2026 | MENTOR-MENTEE WAREG SHARING SESSION 3/2026 : WORKSHOP ON RESEARCH PUBLICATION WRITING USING SOFTWARETHESES

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Humaizi Hilmi and Dr. Asna Rasyidah binti Abdul Hamid for their exceptional contributions as speakers in the Workshop on Research Publication Writing Using SoftwareTheses, part of the Mentor-Mentee WAREG Sharing Session 3/2026, held on 25th February 2026 at the Computer Lab (Dragon, FKTA).

This enriching session brought together Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG’s esteemed fellows and postgraduate researchers, offering invaluable insights into the research publication process and practical strategies for making scholarly writing more structured and manageable. The workshop, with its emphasis on utilizing SoftwareTheses for academic writing, was both timely and essential in enhancing the quality and impact of our scholarly work. 📚

The expert guidance and practical approaches shared by our respected speakers have undoubtedly equipped us with the tools and knowledge to refine our research and navigate the publication process more effectively. This session has reinforced the importance of mentorship and collaboration within the research community.

We look forward to applying these strategies and continuing to grow within the academic sphere, strengthened by the knowledge imparted during this meaningful engagement.

12/02/2026

06/02/2026

📢 CALL FOR PAPERS – CIRCLE-Tech 2026 📢
The International Symposium on Circular Environment and Clean Technologies (CIRCLE-Tech 2026) invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and students to submit original research papers.

🌍 Theme: Sustainable Technologies for a Resilient Planet

📅 2–3 July 2026
📍 Library Auditorium, Pauh Campus, UniMAP
💻 Mode: Physical / Online

⏳ Important Dates:
📢 Call for Papers: 2 February 2026
📝 Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026
📢 Notification of Acceptance: 30 April 2026
📄 Full Paper Submission: 31 May 2026
🎟️ Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 April 2026
💳 Payment Deadline: 31 May 2026

*Special rate for Unimap staff/students*
♦️ *Presentation + MyCite publication opportunity: RM400*
🔺 *Presentation + Scopus publication opportunity: RM800*

📝 Abstract Submission Link:
👉 https://forms.gle/aGRiZJrUAXpuUaYv7

🎨 Special Session: Poster Competition
💵 Fee: RM 400 (Flat Rate)
🏆 Awards: Gold | Silver | Bronze
🗓️ Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026
📌 Competition only (No publication)

🌐 Website: https://circle-tech.unimap.edu.my/
📧 Email: [email protected]

30/01/2026

30 JANUARY 2026 | MENTOR–MENTEE WAREG SHARING SESSION SERIES 2/2026:
WORKSHOP - ONLINE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP) REGISTRATION (IN COLLABORATION WITH CIC, UNIMAP)

✨We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Sukhairi Sudin, Deputy Director of CIC, for his invaluable guidance and expertise during the workshop held at CIC, UniMAP. The session provided WAREG’s representative with a clear understanding of the online intellectual property registration process, and it is hoped that this knowledge will be effectively shared with other WAREG members.

🤝 We also wish to convey our heartfelt thanks to CIC- Universiti Malaysia Perlis for their continued support and commitment in guiding Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG fellows, fostering greater awareness of intellectual property, and promoting research commercialization efforts.

30/01/2026

26 JANUARY 2026 | MENTOR MENTEE WAREG _SHARING SESSION SERIES 1/2026 : STRATEGIES ON PATENT REGISTRATION

✨ We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all participants (Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth - WAREG and Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology) who joined the Mentor Mentee WAREG – Sharing Session Series 1/2026. Your presence and active engagement truly contributed to the success of the session.

📚 A special note of thanks to Ts. Dr. Muhammad Azizi Azizan for sharing valuable insights and practical knowledge on 🗳️ Patent Registration Strategies. The session offered meaningful guidance for researchers and postgraduate students in strengthening innovation and intellectual property awareness.

🤝 We hope the knowledge shared will be beneficial and spark further research excellence. Thank you for being part of this knowledge-sharing journey, and we look forward to welcoming you to our future sessions!

✨ Together, we grow through collaboration and innovation. ✨

24/01/2026

Call for Papers: Advances in Sustainable Water and Environmental Technologies (ASWET)

Dear Authors,

We are pleased to invite you to submit original research articles, review papers, and case studies to Advances in Sustainable Water and Environmental Technologies (ASWET), an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the fields of environmental, civil, and chemical engineering.

ASWET publishes innovative research that supports sustainable water management, environmental protection, and green technologies, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13. We welcome high-quality contributions from academia, industry, and policymakers worldwide in, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

Sustainable Water Systems and Technologies

• Advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies (e.g., membrane separation, adsorption)
• Water reuse, recycling, and resource recovery
• Sustainable urban drainage systems and green infrastructure
• Smart monitoring, modelling, and management of water resources
• Real-time water quality monitoring and smart water network systems
• Desalination, brine management, and energy-efficient water processes
• Energy recovery from waste and wastewater treatment systems
• Nature-based solutions for water purification and ecosystem restoration

Environmental Remediation and Pollution Control

• Air, water, and soil pollution monitoring, modelling, and mitigation
• Emerging contaminants (e.g., microplastics, nanoplastics, pharmaceuticals, PFAS)
• Industrial waste valorisation and circular economy approaches
• Environmental nanotechnology and functional materials for pollutant removal
• Risk assessment, life-cycle analysis (LCA), and environmental impact evaluation

Sustainable Chemical and Process Engineering

• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies
• Green chemistry and catalytic processes for pollution abatement
• Process intensification and cleaner production systems
• Biomass- and waste-derived materials for environmental applications
• Green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization

Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability

• Climate-resilient and low-carbon building materials and construction techniques
• Air quality management and greenhouse gas mitigation strategies
• Water–energy–food nexus and integrated resource management
• Environmental policy, governance, and sustainability transition pathways
• Digitalization, AI, and IoT applications in sustainable environmental engineering

For manuscript preparation, please refer to the *Journal Format & Guidelines* at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jIMaymDuNtE9MSz-UCoYHzpLbYwhz2PQ?uuspshare_link. Currently, *complimentary proofreading services* are provided. Manuscripts should be submitted directly to the journal’s official email at: [email protected]

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

ASWET Editorial Team
Centre of Excellence on Water Research & Environmental Sustainability Growth (WAREG)
Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology
Universiti Malaysia Perlis