Water and Environmental Engineering: Embracing Multi-Disciplinary Approach through Advanced and Integrated Technologies for Sustainability

Suhaimi Abdul-Talib, Chia-Chay Tay, Nor-Azazi Zakaria, Aminuddin Ab-Ghani, Lariyah Mohd-Sidek and Ngai-Weng Chan

Journal of Asian Scientific Research, 2014, vol. 4, issue 4, 194-206

Abstract: This paper addresses how the current changes in climate and economic landscape affect the focus of engineers and scientists in managing the abundant but finite water resources. The important concept of sustainability where the delicate balance between human needs and protection of the environment is further stressed in light of emerging advanced technological platforms. The critical need to embrace these emerging platforms through multi-disciplinary approaches is highlighted through selected research projects covering management of water resources and water demand; innovative treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater; bioremediation of contaminated soil; potential exploitation of bioenergy. The paper concludes on the need for scientists and engineers to adopt both advanced technological platforms and multi-disciplinary approach towards providing innovative and sustainable solution to current and future problems.

Keywords: Advanced technological platforms; Bioremediation; Hydro-economics; Renewable energy; Sustainable development; Water resources management. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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