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Introduction

The 8th International Conference and Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER 2026) aims to provide researchers, particularly Early Career Researchers (ECRs), with a dynamic platform to showcase their work and engage in meaningful discussions. To further support their professional development, the conference will feature a pre-conference workshop designed to cultivate essential skills for impactful research and career progression. These workshops will cover key topics such as grant writing from idea to impact, equipping participants with practical strategies to secure funding and align their proposals with institutional and industry priorities. Additionally, a session on life cycle assessment (LCA) will provide hands-on guidance on evaluating the environmental and economic implications of sustainable materials, particularly benefiting those working in climate adaptation and circular economy models.

Beyond academic discourse, POCER 2026 will facilitate engagement between researchers and industry professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference, themed "Weaving a Resilient and Sustainable Future", brings together experts and researchers to discuss and explore solutions for vital environmental issues.

 

 

Important Dates

  • Conference Dates: 8 - 9 July 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 28 February 2026 15 May 2026
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 31 March 2026 31 May 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 30 April 2026 15 May 2026
  • Normal Registration Deadline: 31 May 2026 30 June 2026
  • Full Paper Submission for IOP Publication (EES)*: 31 May 2026 30 June 2026

*Earth and Environmental Sciences (IOP Conference Series, Scopus indexed).

*Online participation is available upon request.

 

Register today  

 

 

 

Abstract Submission

Call for Abstract

The organising committee of POCER 2026 is calling for abstract submissions. The scopes of the conference include, but are not limited to the following topics:

Sustainable Food Systems
  • Regenerative Agriculture
  • Food Supply Chain Analysis
  • Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration
  • Alternative Protein Systems
  • Food Waste Reduction Technologies
  • Climate-Resilient Cropping Systems
Clean Energy and Just Transitions
  • Renewable Grid Integration
  • Green Hydrogen and Biofuels
  • Equity in Energy Transitions
  • Community Energy Systems
  • Critical Minerals and Resources
  • Energy Transition Policies
 
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
  • Conservation Genetics
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Valuing Ecosystem Services
  • Habitat Fragmentation
  • Urban and Agricultural Biodiversity
  • Coastal and Marine Resilience
Water Security and Management
  • Water Reuse and Treatment
  • Groundwater Sustainability
  • Hydrologic Modeling
  • Water Quality and Pollutants
  • Transboundary Water Management
  • Nature-Based Solutions
 
Technology, Innovation, and Data for Sustainability
  • AI and Remote Sensing
  • IoT and Digital Twins
  • Blockchain for Sustainability
  • Advanced Green Materials
  • Big Data for Climate Risk
  • Citizen Science Platforms
Public Health and Environmental Well-being
  • Environmentally Driven Diseases
  • Environmental Justice and Health
  • Climate Mitigation Health Benefits
  • One Health Approaches
  • Mental Health and Green Space
  • Risk of Novel Contaminants
 
Governance, Community Action, and Policy Pathways
  • Multi-Stakeholder Governance
  • Carbon Pricing and Green Finance
  • Community-Led Resource Management
  • Rights of Nature Laws
  • Behavioural Interventions
  • Global Agreement Implementation
 

 

Abstract Submission Guide

  • Use the provided template without altering its typesetting or formatting.
  • The paper title must match the submitted abstract title. If minor changes are necessary, please notify the POCER 2026 Organising Committee at POCER@nottingham.edu.my before submission.
  • The recommended length is 5–12 pages, though this is not a strict limit.
  • A similarity index below 25% is required for publication. This will be verified during submission on the Morressier platform.
  • All papers will undergo peer review. Accepted papers will be published in the EES proceedings, with an expected publication date of November 2026.
  • Refer to the Author Guidelines for Conference Proceedings for full details.

Download abstract template

Submit abstract

Author Guidelines for IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (EES)
  • Please note that all full papers must be submitted through the dedicated conference platform, Morressier.
  • Participants who have registered for the Scopus-indexed EES proceedings will receive an invitation link via email to submit their paper after payment is confirmed.

Poster Presentation

  • Presenters who choose the poster format must prepare an A1-sized poster, preferably in Portrait orientation.
  • Please note that you are responsible for printing and bringing your poster to the venue, as on-site printing services will not be available.

Oral Presentation

Presenters selected for the oral format are required to adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Content Format: There is no prescribed template. You may use any slide format or supporting materials appropriate for your research.
  • Mandatory Pre-Submission: You must submit your final presentation slides or materials before the conference begins. This is a mandatory requirement for all oral presenters.
  • Submission Process: Detailed instructions on how and where to submit your file(s) will be provided by the organising committee via email at a later date.

Calling for Reviewers

We are also extending an invitation to academics to serve as reviewers for POCER 2026. Please register your interest by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/FP9BQr7QvT 

 

 

Fees and Payment

  1. Upon receiving your Abstract Acceptance Letter and Invoice, please proceed with payment using either Option 1 or Option 2 below.
  2. Email your proof of payment to us or upload it via OneDrive
  3. An official receipt will be sent to you upon verification of your payment.
  4. Participants registering as a group of three or more are eligible for a 5% discount.

Registration Fee*

(Scroll table right to see all rates)
ParticipantEarly Bird Rate
(by 15 May 2026)
Normal Rate
(by 30 June 2026)
Local
(RM)
International
(USD)
Local
(RM)
International
(USD)
Registration fee
with publication*
Student 1,250 375 1,500 425
Regular 1,500 425 1,750 475
Registration fee
without publication
Student 500 200 750 250
Regular 750 250 1,000 300
Audience / Listener Student 200 125 200 125
Regular 300 150 300 150

*Earth and Environmental Sciences (IOP Conference Series, Scopus indexed)

Additional Notes:

  • 5% discount for group registration (3 pax and above).
  • The published fees have included 8% SST as imposed by the Malaysian government. 
  • Registration and publication fees are non-refundable once the registration has been confirmed.

 

Payment Method

Option 1: Credit / Debit card (Mastercard or Visa only)
  1. Go to the UNM e-payment portal
  2. Select "POCER 2026 (MYR)" or "POCER 2026 (USD$)" from the Fees Name dropdown menu
  3. Enter your invoice number in the Payment Description filed
  4. Complete your payment using your credit or debit card
  5. Save your payment slip. Email the payment slip to us or upload it via OneDrive for verification
Option 2: Bank transfers (telegraphic transfers) or direct bank-in to one of the following banks
  1. Make your bank transfer to the below bank account number.
  2. Enter your invoice number in the Payment Description field.
  3. Save or scan a copy of your payment slip. Email the payment slip to us or upload it via OneDrive for verification.

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
Bank account number: 301-879391-101
Swift code: HBMBMYKL

HSBC Main Branch
2 Leboh Ampang
50100 Kuala Lumpur

 

 

Programme

Conference Agenda

Tentative Programme

Note: Please note that this is not the final programme and it should only be used as a guideline to support participants' conference applications. More details will be shared by end of June 2026.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 
Thursday, 9 July 2026 
Friday, 10 July 2026 
TIME
PROGRAMME / VENUE 
08:00-09:00

Registration, Breakfast, and Networking Session

Great Hall Foyer Area
09:00-09:15

Call to Setas

Great Hall
09:15-09:20

Welcome (MC) & Safety Briefing

Great Hall
09:20-09:25

The POCER Story

Great Hall
09:25-09:35

Opening Remarks by Professor David FitzPatrick
Provost and CEO,University of Nottingham Malaysia

Great Hall
09:35-09:50

Welcoming Remarks by Professor Ir Dr Mohd Shahir Liew
Vice Provost of Research and Knowledge Exchange (VPRKE)
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Great Hall
09:50
-
10:20

Sponsors and Invited Speakers Appreciation

Great Hall
10:20-10:30

Group Photo

Great Hall
10:30-11:00

Morning Tea Break and Networking Session

Central Plaza
11:00-11:30

Keynote Talk 1
Ir Dr Norshah Hafeez Shuaib
Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer MTC Group

Great Hall
11:30-12:00

Keynote Talk 2
Ar (Dr) Serina Hijjas
Principal Director, Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn Bhd

Great Hall
12:00-12:30

Keynote Talk 3
Professor Jonathan WC Wong
Research Centre for Eco-environmental Engineering
Dongguan University of Technology, China

Great Hall
12:30-13:30

Networking Lunch

Central Plaza
13:30-14:00

Plenary Talk 1
Dr Fadlilatul Taufany
Director of Research and Community Service, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS), Indonesia
F1A11

Plenary Talk 2
Dr Rosazlin Abdullah
President, Malaysian Society of Soil Science, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
F1A15

13:30-15:00

PARALLEL SESSION 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, Online (ORAL PRESENTATION)

F1A03 (1A) | F1A11 (1B) | F1A15 (1C) | F1A23 (1D) | F1A24 (1E) | F1A10 (1F) | AA12a (Online) | AA12b (Online)
14:00-15:00

Workshop 1: Thermodynamic Simulation
Nurul Syahirah binti Sulaiman
Energy Engineer, EES Consultants PLT

DA08
15:00-15:30

Afternoon Tea Break and Networking Session

F1 Foyer Area
15:30-16:00

Poster Presentation

F1A02
16:00-17:00

PARALLEL SESSION 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, Online (ORAL PRESENTATION)

F1A03 (2A) | F1A11 (2B) | F1A15 (2C) | F1A23 (2D) | F1A24 (2E) | F1A10 (2F) | AA12a (Online) | AA12b (Online)
TIME
PROGRAMME / VENUE 
08:00-09:00

Registration, Breakfast, and Networking Session

F1 Foyer Area
09:00-09:30

POCER 2026 - DAY 2
Plenary Talk 3
Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum
Dean, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia
F1A11

Plenary Talk 4
Dr Saffron Bryant
School of Science, RMIT University, Australia
F1A15

09:00-10:30

PARALLEL SESSION 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, Online (ORAL PRESENTATION)

F1A03 (3A) | F1A11 (3B) | F1A15 (3C) | F1A23 (3D) | F1A24 (3E) | F1A10 (3F) | AA12a (Online) | AA12b (Online)
10:30-11:00

Morning Tea Break and Poster Session (F1A02)

F1 Foyer
11:00-11:30

Plenary Talk 5
Professor Matthew Ashfold
Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia
F1A11

Plenary Talk 6
Dr Subarna Sivapalan, FRSA, SFHEA
Associate Dean, Research and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham Malaysia
F1A15

11:00-12:30

PARALLEL SESSION 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, Online (ORAL PRESENTATION)

F1A03 (4A) | F1A11 (4B) | F1A15 (4C) | F1A23 (4D) | F1A24 (4E) | F1A10 (4F)  | AA12a (Online)
11:30-12:30

Workshop 2: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Dr Jully Tan
Monash University Malaysia

TCR 2
12:30-13:30

Networking Lunch

Great Hall Foyer Area
13:30-14:00

Plenary Talk 7
Professor Moh Djaeni
Professor of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

F1A15

13:30-15:00

PARALLEL SESSION 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, (ORAL PRESENTATION)

F1A03 (5A) | F1A11 (5B) | F1A15 (5C) | F1A23 (5D) | F1A24 (5E)
13:30-15:00

Workshop 3: Professional Networking
Professor Ir Dr Dominic Foo
University of Nottingham Malaysia

EA28
15:00-15:30

Afternoon Tea Break 

F1 Foyer Area
15:30-17:30

Award Presentation for Best Oral and Poster Presenters
Closing Ceremony

Great Hall
TIME
ACTIVITY / VENUE
07:00
-
18:30

Cultural Trip to Genting Highlands - Optional

Genting Highlands 
07:00

Depart from University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)

08:00

Depart from Kuala Lumpur pick up point (Muzium Negara)

09:30

Arrivalat Mid-Hill transport hub

10:00

Awana Skyway Station (Cable car)

10:30

Chin Swee Temple

11:30

Reboard cable car at Chin Swee Temple

12:00

Genting Highlands peak

12:15

Free and easy at Sky Avenue

13:00

Group lunch at Sky Avenue

14:30

Cable car down to Genting Premium Outlets (GPO)

16:00

Depart from GPO

17:30

Arrive at Kuala Lumpur drop off point (Exact location to be confirmed)

18:30

UNM arrival

E-Conference Kit

Awards

List of awards (during conference)

  • POCER 2026 Best Oral Presenter Award (Academics/Industry Category)
  • POCER 2026 Best Oral Presenter Award (Students Category)
  • POCER 2026 Best Poster Award

 

 

Keynote speakers

Norshah

Ir Dr Norshah Hafeez Shuaib

Executive Director & Chief Technology Officer
MTC Group

Leveraging Global Sustainability Challenges as GrowthDrivers: A Commercial Perspective

Serina

Ar (Dr) Serina Hijjas

Principal Director, Hijjas Kasturi Associates Sdn Bhd
President, Malaysia Green Building Council
Chairman of Green Building Index Accreditation Panel

Designing the Architecture of the Anthropocene:From Metric to Materiality

Jonathan

Professor Jonathan Wong Woon Chung

Research Centre for Eco-environmental Engineering
Dongguan University of Technology, China

Innovative Valorisation Technologies for Conversion of Waste Biomass into Energy and Advanced Materials

 

Plenary speakers

Matthew

Professor Matthew Ashfold

School of Biological and Environmental Science
Faculty of Science and Engineering
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Achieving air pollution and climate change co-benefits in Malaysia

Subarna

Dr Subarna Sivapalan

Associate Dean, Research and Knowledge Exchange
Co-Chair, UNESCO Chair in International Education and Development
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia

Contextualizing Impact in Sustainability Research: What Higher Education Institutions Need to Consider

Denny

Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum

Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Sunway University

Translating Environmental Research into Impact: The Sunway University Net Zero Carbon Building Experience

Fadlilatul

Dr Fadlilatul Taufany

Director of Research and Community Service
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS), Indonesia

Sorghum for Clean Energy Transition: Economic Feasibility Analysis of Bioethanol Production Using Packed Sieve Tray Technology

Saffron

Dr Saffron Bryant

School of Science
RMIT University, Australia

Deep Eutectic Solvents for Biomedical Applications

Rosazlin

Dr Rosazlin Abdullah

President, Malaysia Society of Soil Science
Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science
Universiti Malaya

Pristine Biochar for Heavy Metal Soil Remediation:Mechanisms, Challenges and Sustainable Strategies

MohDjaeni

Professor Moh Djaeni

Professor of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Diponegoro University, Indonesia

Air Dehumidification System For Efficient Postharvest Agriculture Drying

 

Attendee Guide

Welcome to POCER 2026! For a comprehensive, interactive overview of the conference, including maps and venue details, please view our Interactive Attendee Guide (MS Sway).

Getting to Campus: MRT and Shuttle Bus

We've made it easy for participants to get to campus. Complimentary shuttle bus services are available for the conference attendees, with convenient pick-up points at:

  • MRT Kajang Station
  • MRT Sungai Jernih Station

Simply hop on the university shuttle from either station for a direct journey to campus.

View Shuttle Bus Schedule

Stay on Campus

Enjoy comfortable, shared accomodation with essential amenities, all conveniently located within the UNM campus. This option is open to conference participants.

If you're interested, email us in advance so we can assist with early booking and help secure your stay.

On-Campus Accommodation Options

 


Organiser and Sponsors

About The Organiser

This biannual Postgraduate Colloquium of Environmental Research (POCER) was first initiated in 2011, and this has expanded to a wide pool of international participants. POCER wishes to bring together students and researchers, to encourage exchange of ideas and issues amongst peers, as well as experience-sharing from other researchers and industries.

POCER 2026 supports the following Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG6791317

Organising Committee

Advisor
Professor Ir Dr Dominic Foo Chwan Yee, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Professor Ir Dr Denny Ng Kok Sum, Sunway University
Chair
Dr Ianatul Khoiroh
Co-Chair
Dr Joyce Tiong
Registration
Ir Dr Wan Yoke Kin
Finance
Dr Senthil Kumar Arumugasamy
Event Management and Logistic
Ts Dr Anurita Selvarajoo
Dr Lau Phei Li
Proceedings and Publications
Dr Suchithra Thangalazhy Gopakumar
Design and IT
Dr Wong Soon Yee
Sponsorship
Ir Dr Chan Yi Jing
Student Committee
Annas Wiguno
Edbert Gervais de Liyis
Jaclyn Chen Jin Yi
Joel Wong Ching Jue
Lee Kuan-Ching
Leena Abdelazim Hassan Omer
Leong Zhi Xuan
Lim Yew Yang
Luo Zihang
Minna Allouzi
Muhammad Yazid Bin Samatra
Nur Betrisya Melina Binti Rasikon
Rohan Manoj Sanghani
Samuel Ogbonna Akuma
Shalaathaya Fairuza Ansyari
Yin Jian
Lam Ling
Aye Khine Sett
Chew Jie Xin
Chong Zhao Jer
Chung Yi Qian
Darren Tan Sheang Tze
Eurwyn Teh Ee Shuen
Loh Wai Hong
Mennatallah Ihab Adel Ali Ads
Michelle Alessandra
Muhammad Syafi'ie Rais
Sunay Nath
Wijdene Djeridi
Wong Kher Wen
Yu Jiayu
Safeia Mohamed Mokhtar Ahmed

 

 

Contact us

Email us at  POCER@nottingham.edu.my for more info.

Sponsorship

 We offer several sponsorship opportunities to meet your organisation's branding requirements and maximize your investments.

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