Challenges and Opportunities for Process Systems Engineering in a Changed World

Rafiqul Gani*, Xi Chen, Mario R. Eden, Seyed S. Mansouri, Mariano Martin, Iqbal M. Mujtaba, Orakotch Padungwatanaroj, Kosan Roh, Luis Ricardez-Sandoval, Hirokazu Sugiyama, Jinsong Zhao, Edwin Zondervan

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Abstract

Changes have always been taking place on earth. However, the latest changes related to the climate, the COVID-19 pandemic, natural resources, pollution, to name a few, have changed our world and a new normal is emerging. The energy-water-environment-foodhealth nexus is becoming more complex. These challenges, however, also provide opportunities to tackle them and make scientific and engineering advances. PSE is wellplaced through its core and expanding domain as well as its ability to apply a systems approach to meet current and future challenges. Many opportunities exist for the PSE community to take the lead in managing this complexity. This paper will provide an overview on some of the key challenges and opportunities where PSE could make immediate as well as long lasting impacts by developing sustainable and innovative solutions. Focus will be placed on the choice of problems to solve and the solution approaches that could make an impact and help to define the new normal for future generations.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering
EditorsYoshiyuki Yamashita, Manabu Kano
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2022
Pages7-20
ISBN (Electronic)978-0-443-18726-1, 978-0-323-85159-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (PSE 2021+) - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 19 Jun 202223 Jun 2022

Conference

Conference14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering (PSE 2021+)
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period19/06/202223/06/2022
SeriesComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume49
ISSN1570-7946

Keywords

  • Process Systems Engineering
  • Climate
  • COVID-19
  • Resources
  • Pollution
  • Opportunities

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