Conference Programme
Agenda
Last update on 10 November 2025
Accreditation for the following events:
• 12 SDU points (ACSEL2025, 12 – 13 Nov)
• 5 SDU points (WSHC Higher Education and Research Forum 2025, 14 Nov)
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DAY 1 (12 NOVEMBER 2025)
09:30
Optional Lab Tour (only participants who have signed up and received confirmation email)
12:00
Welcome Coffee and Registrations
12:45
Delegates to be seated in Ho Bee Auditorium
13:15
Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour, Professor Chua Kee Chaing, President, Singapore Institute of Technology
13:30
Plenary #1 – AI for Strategic Safety Transformation
"Smart Systems, Safer Workplaces: The Role of AI in Modern Safety & Health Management"
Dr Peck Thian Guan
Deputy Chief Risk Officer
National University of Singapore
"Utilization of AI technology for improving safety management efficiency and autonomy"
Prof Yoshito Oshima
Division of Environmental Studies
The University of Tokyo
"Driving Industry Transformation with AI: Real-World Applications for Safer Operations and Smarter Investigations"
A/Prof Wang Zhengkui Daniel
Director, SIT x Nvidia AI Center (SNAIC)
Director, SIT Data Science & AI Lab @ SIT (DSAIL)
Singapore Institute of Technology
"NTU experience of using Generative Artificial Intelligence Navigation Systems (GAINS) for safety and health excellence"
Ms Ann Tey Siow Fong
Deputy Director, InfoComm Infrastructure,
Centre for IT Services
Nanyang Technological University
14:50
Panel Q&A Session moderated by Mr Watson Teo, Assistant Director, Singapore Health Services
15:45
Tea Break & Vendor Exhibition
16:00
Poster Presentation Session 1 (Odd numbers)
Sponsor’s Technical Presentation by ASECOS
State of the Art Storage of Hazardous Materials at Modern Laboratories and Workplaces
Sponsor’s Technical Presentation by WALDNER
Data-Driven Ventilation Strategies – More fume hoods – Zero Compromise on Safety
Poster Presentation Session 2 (Even numbers)
18:00
Networking Reception & Canapes
DAY 2 (13 NOVEMBER 2025)
09:00
Morning Coffee & Light Refreshments
09:30
Plenary #2 – Smart Safety, Sustainability Success
"Safety – The Core of Sustainability"
A/Prof Pathak Abhay Vijay
Nanyang Business School,
Nanyang Technological University
"Building a Smart and Sustainable Campus"
Mr Gerry Wee Hwee Joon
Associate Vice President Estates,
Singapore Institute of Technology
"Safe, Smart and Sustainable: Transforming Academic Laboratories for a Resilient Future"
Prof Yoshiko Tsuji
Environmental Science Center,
The University of Tokyo
10:30
Panel Q&A Session moderated by Associate Professor Lim Kok Hwa, Director, Professional Officers Division, Singapore Institute of Technology
11:15
Tea Break & Vendor Exhibition
PARALLEL TRACK – 1
Ho Bee Auditorium
PARALLEL TRACK – 2
Level 1 Lectorial 8
AI & TECHNOLOGY
SAFETY EDUCATION
11:30
PT101: 0872
AI-Know in Action: Generative AI Applications in Safety and Health at NUS
Keng Beng Goh and Danny Toh
National University of Singapore
PT201: 5289
Safety Education and Training for Industrial X-ray Workers-Result of International Status Survey and Future Scope from Viewpoint of Japan
Takeshi limoto, Yu Igarashi, Lasa Akahira, Atsushi Enomoto, Keiji Oda and Munehiko Kowatari
The University of Tokyo & Electron Science Institute & National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
11:50
PT102: 0376
Immersive Ergonomics and Occupational Safety Education Using AI and Virtual Reality in Higher Education Settings
Ari Prayogo Pribadi, Hana Kristina, Ardiyanto Ardiyanto, Rifaz Muhammad Sukma and Zilfani Faudyah Haq
Universitas Gadjah Mada
PT202: 6512
Bridging Safety Theory and Laboratory Safety Practice
Pey Rou Chong, Koh Shu Wen, Tiara Carmelia Binte Zuraini, Unis Yeo Yongxin, Chong Oi Khuan, Lim Hong Meng, Zakaria Almsherqi and Prakash Hande
National University of Singapore
12:10
PT103: 0242
Advancing Accident Root Cause Analysis with Human Factors and Large Language Models
Seng Wee Yap and Angela Tan
Singapore University of Social Sciences
PT203: 3244
Embedding Soft Skills in Safety Training to Strengthen Laboratory Safety Culture and Management
Wisa Supanpaiboon
Naresuan University
12:30
PT104: 2713
Development of fault trees from safety reports to model process risk using CorEx-ARM framework
Satyajeet Sahoo, Jhareswar Maiti and Virendra Tewari
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
PT204: 9601
Safety Foundations in Engineering to excel at Industries
Balajee Raman and Raymond Lau Wai Man
Nanyang Technological University
12:50
Networking Lunch
PARALLEL TRACK – 3
Ho Bee Auditorium
PARALLEL TRACK – 4
Level 1 Lectorial 8
PARALLEL TRACK – 5
Level 2 E2-02-07 (SR204)
AI & TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABILITY
LABORATORY SAFETY MANAGEMENT
14:00
PT301: 8635
Occupational Safety & Health Artificial Intelligent & Digital Assistant (OSH AIDA) Innovation for Laboratory Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability in Indonesia
Fatma Lestari
Universitas Indonesia
PT401: 0444
Chemometrics Guided Selection of Green Solvents for Sustainable Herbicide Synthesis
Mahasin Alam S K
Singapore Institute of Technology
PT501: 1265
Fire Safety Concerns in Legacy Laboratories: Risks, Realities, and Remediation in University and Research Environments
Christopher Eng Kiong Tan
Singapore Institute of Technology
14:20
PT302: 2259
AI-Powered Formative Assessments for Enhanced Learning and Hazard Awareness
Kanmani Saminathan, Matthew Roy Foreman and Eric Peng Huat Yap
Nanyang Technological University
PT402: 2326
Sustainability and Safety culture in Research Laboratories at KMUTT, Thailand
Asst. Prof. Suchada Chaisawadi, Sarutta Suanrat and Kittinut Kaewthong
King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
PT502: 6108
A Cradle-to-Grave Research Project-Based Safety Management System
Samuel Yu
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
14:40
PT303: 7066
Chemical Resistance Prediction for Rubber Gloves
Takaaki Harada, Takamasa Aoki, Shinobu Yamamoto and Kengo Tomita
Research Center for Safety Science, Management Headquarters,
Kyushu Institute of Technology
PT403: 9158
EHS365: A Comprehensive Online Integrated Platform for Safety & Health Compliance
Edward Pariwono and Yoke Yin Poon
Nanyang Technological University
PT503: 5504
Retrieving Similar Accident Cases Based on Operator Intention Descriptions
Kenji Iino and Yoshiko Tsuji
The University of Tokyo
15:00
PT304: 2146
Leveraging AI – ChemRisk to Enhance Chemical Lifecycle Safety and Compliance at NUS
Andrew Ng and Joel Swee
National University of Singapore
PT404: 3020
Data-Driven Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainable Chemical Production: Minimizing Carbon Emissions and Resource Use
Nitin Dutt Chaurvedi
Indian Institute of Technology, Patna
PT504: 7726
Setting the Gold Standard in Safety and Health Management System in NTU
Roger Tan Kay Chia and Vincent Soh Beng Wee
Nanyang Technological University
15:20
PT305: 4334
Research And Development of An Artificial Intelligence-Based Ergonomic Assessment Tool for Computer Workstation Evaluation
Ari Prayogo Pribadi, Hana Kristina, Ardiyanto Ardiyanto, Rifaz Muhammad Sukma and Zilfani Faudyah Haq
Gadjah Mada University, Jenderal Achmad Yani University
PT405: 9448
Expanding Laboratory Safety Practices to Promote a Sustainable Culture within the Department of Zoology
Kamonporn Masawang
Kasetsart University
PT505: 6827
Working Safely with Cytotoxic Drugs in Research - The HKU Approach
Paul Hunt
The University of Hong Kong
15:40
Tea Break & Networking
16:00
Safety Roundtable
Prof Tsai Perng-Jy
National Cheng Kung University
Prof Samuel Yu
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof Fatma Lestari
Universitas Indonesia
Mr Saravanan Gunaratnam (Moderator)
Nanyang Technological University
17:00
Awards Presentation
17:15
Closing Address by Associate Professor Lim Kok Hwa, Conference Chair, 12th Asian Conference on Safety & Education in Laboratory
17:30
Conference Closing
DAY 3 (14 NOVEMBER 2025)
Complimentary for ACSEL participants
09:00
Registration and Light Networking Refreshments
09:45
Forum Opening
10:00
Welcome Address by Mr Ronnie Tay, Deputy President (Administration) & Chief Financial Officer, Singapore Institute of Technology
10:15
Opening Address by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Abu Bakar Mohd Nor, Chairman, Workplace Safety and Health Council
10:30
Presentation of WSH RM Training Certificates to Student Assistants
10:40
Plenary #1: Safety & Health Culture in Higher Education and Research
“Overview of Safety & Health Culture – Definition”
Dr Peck Thian Guan
Deputy Chief Risk Officer,
National University of Singapore
“Cultivating a Culture of Safety: Our Holistic Approach to Workforce Readiness”
Mr Alfred Tan Wee Hiong
WSH Committee Chairman
Director, School of Engineering,
Institute of Technical Education
“Culture Safe Insights Programme – Programme and Attributes”
Mr Edward Pariwono
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager,
Nanyang Technological University
“Safety & Health Culture Survey Insights”
Ms Poon Yoke Yin
Assistant Director,
Nanyang Technological University
&
Dr Lim Cheh Peng
Senior Associate Director,
National University of Singapore
Mr Saravanan Gunaratnam (Moderator)
Director,
Nanyang Technological University
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Plenary #2: Innovative Systems and Technologies for Safer Workplaces and Learning Environments
“Integrating Technology for Efficient and Safe Laboratory Management”
Dr Subramaniam Gurusamy
Senior Specialist (Natural Product Chemistry) & Senior Lecturer,
Nanyang Polytechnic
“Safety Programmes for Outdoor Activities”
A/Prof Swarup Mukherjee
Associate Professor,
Nanyang Technological University
“Total Workplace Safety and Health (TWSH)”
Dr Suzette De Leon
Associate Director,
National University of Singapore
Mr Tan Khai Seng (Moderator)
Senior Assistant Director,
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
15:45
Closing Address by Associate Professor Lim Kok Hwa, Chairman, WSH Higher Education & Research Working Group
16:00
End