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 Dr. Elias Randjbaran PhD (Materials Engineering) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia |
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| Title: Offsetting textile waste and cork in the built environment to achieve Net Zero | |
| Abstract: This paper explores the potential benefits of offsetting textile waste and cork in the built environment towards achieving Net Zero. Focusing on the defense, advanced manufacturing, and space sectors, the study highlights the need for sustainable practices in these areas to minimize waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The circular economy approach, through the use of recycled textiles and cork-based insulation systems, has the potential to substantially reduce waste and environmental impact in the defense sector. In the advanced manufacturing sector, the study underscores the role of innovative 3D printing technology in minimizing material waste and supporting sustainability. Meanwhile, the space and aerospace industries could benefit from utilizing sustainable cork-based insulation materials and recycled textiles for space suit production and habitat construction, respectively. Overall, offsetting textile waste and cork could significantly contribute to the sectors' Net Zero goals, while increasing sustainability, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. | |
| Biography: Dr. Elias Randjbaran is a Metallurgical Engineer with a PhD and Master's degrees in Materials Engineering from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). He has over 20 years of experience in the Composite Materials Industry. Dr. Randjbaran's research interests mainly focus on Progressive damage analysis of thin-walled composite laminated structures, Buckling and post-buckling of nano composite structures, Structural crashworthiness, and ballistic impact analysis. He is a member of several societies, including Aerospace Society Malaysia (AEROS Malaysia), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, and Space & Satellite Professionals International. Dr. Randjbaran and his team have published over 30 papers in prestigious academic journals, achieving citation of more than 430, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 15. His skills include defence, space, and advanced manufacturing. | |
