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Last update on 10 November 2025


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    Time
    Agenda

    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)

    17:00

    Sponsor’s Technical Presentation by ASECOS
    State of the Art Storage of Hazardous Materials at Modern Laboratories and Workplaces

    17:30

    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

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    Agenda

    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

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    Complimentary for ACSEL participants

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    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

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