ICWES 15 - Thursday 21 July

Conference Program

08:45-09:45 Plenary
Facilitator: Ms Bernie Hobbs
Gold Sponsor Presentation: Ms Bashayer Al-Awwad, Chair, Kuwait Women Engineers VIEW PRESENTATION
Keynote Address: John Holland and Women in Constuction: A Case Study
Janet Holmes Court, Chair, John Holland Group, Australia
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09:45-10:30 Hall C Hall D Meeting Rooms 1 &2 Meeting Room 10  Meeting Room 11
  Innovation
Facillitator: Ms Bernie Hobbs
Leadership
Chair: Ms Gail Mattson INWES Board member USA, Past Presidents Society of Women Engineers USA
Materials Science /CFD
Chair: Elizabeth J Smith, The University of South Australia, Australia
Community Involvement
Chair: Ms Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk
Technical Water
Chair: Prof Martin Lambert, School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineering
University of Adelaide
09:45

Innovation in Photonics & Reflections on the Engagement of Women in STEM Careers
Prof Tanya Monro

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Establishing a Broader commercial Vision: 406
Ms Carla Cher, Watermark Intellectual Asset Management, Australia

 

 

 
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The Study of two Phase Flow Wall Erosion using a Generalized Computational Fluid Dynamics Prediction Model: 409:
Ms Dorina Ionescuk, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

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Various techniques for the preparation of metal nano particles and their performance in catalysis: 647
Heeyeon Kim, Korea Insitute of Energy Research, Korea

Preparation of Mesoporous Titania Potocatalyst for water Treatment application 414:
Dr Xingdong Wang, CSIRO, Australia

 

 

 

10:00

Medical Devices - Partnering for Success
Prof Karen Reynolds, Flinders University, Australia

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Reflections on a Year of Engineering Leadership:407
Doug Hargreaves, Engineers Australia, Australia

 
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Quad-tree Grid Generation using the Concept of Linked Lists:410
Ms Ansook Sul, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

Responding to Climate Change: Use of Public particiaption GIS to Understand Preferences of Adelaide Park Visitors: 412
Dr Delene L Weber, University of South Australia, Australia

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Comparative Absorption of Copper from Synthetic and Real Wastewater by Uncalcined Sodium Exchanged and Acid Modified Montmorllonite:415
Dr Christianah Olakitan Ijagbemi, Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Nigeria

 

 10:15 Facilitated Discussion  

Join the Queue:  The Difficulty of Engaging Rural Communities in Park Based Vounteerism: 413
Dr Barbara Koth, University of South Australia, Australia

Effective Planning and Management of Water Resources through Borehole Profiling: 416
Dr Faith Njoki Karanja, The University of Nairobi, Kenya

 

 

10:30-11:00 Morning Tea & Posters - within the exhibition
11:00-12:30

CEO Circle
Chair: Kathryn Fagg, President FCMG, Linfox Logistics, Australia

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11:00

Leaders Create the Future:
Ms Kathy Hirschfeld, Board member, Snowy Hydro Limited, Australia

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11:30 Leadership with a Focus on Queensland" Unfolding Resource Industries  VIEW PRESENTATION
Ms Helen Gluer, CEO Stanwell Corporation, Australia
12:00 Leadership Presentation
Ms Karen Moses, COO Origin Energy Limited
12:30-13:30 Lunch & Posters - within the exhibition
13:30-15:00 Workforce Challenges and Leadership
Facilitator: Ms Bernie Hobbs
Women in Academia
Chair: Dr Sally A Male, The University of Western Australia, Australia
 Mechanical Engineering / Systems Engineering
Chair: Prof David Hood, National Deputy President, Engineers Australia
Technical: Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Chair: Dr Rebecca J Gravina, RMIT University, Australia
 Workshop: Successful Leadership Journeys - women Engineers from Kuwait
Presenter: Bashayer Ibrahim Al-Awwad, Kuwait Society of Engineers - Women in Engineering Committee Chair, Kuwait
13:30 Navigating the Labyrinth of Leadership - a personal Account:
Ms Kathy Hirschfeld, Snowy Hydro Limited

Part-time Academia: Work- family balance Utopia or Female Ghetto?:
Dr Kate O'Brien, University of Queensland, Australia
A/Prof Karen Hapgood, Monash University, Australia

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Emerging Technoligies: Will the Chevy Volt succeed or Fail?:
Suzanna Cottrell Olsen, Arizona State University, United States

 

 
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Kingsgrove to Revesby Rail Quadruplication - Innovations in Design and Construction of the Overbridges:
Dr Gillian Sisk, Sinclair Knight Merz, Sydney Australia
Ms Sally Cox, Leighton Contractors, Sydney , Australia
Ms Naomi Stone, Leighton Contractors, Sydney, Australia

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13:45

Baseline Study on the Stuatus of Women in Engineering and Technology at Tertiary Institutions in Kenya: 426
Siphila W Mumenya, University of Nairobi, Kenya

 

 

Current trends in the Application of Atmospheric Plasma for the Improvement of Wind Turbine Efficiency through Separation control: 432
Ms Amelia Greig, University of Adelaide, Australia

Towards a More Sustainable, Resilient Infrastructure System: Regional Risk Assessment of Coastal Bridges during Hurricane Events: 438
Candase D Arnold, Rice Universiy, United States

 

14:00

Making the Move or Keeping the Connection?  Engineering Women as Manager and Leaders - An Australian Study: 421
Melissa J Marinelli, Curtin University, Australia

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Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology and Tertiary Institutions in Keny: 426
Siphila W Mumenya, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Effect of Sawdust Addition on the Thermo-Physical Properties of Some South-Western Nigerian Clay Blends: 433
Dr Christianah Olakitan Ijagbemi, Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Nigeria

Improving the Thermal Performance of Framed Window Systems:  439
Miss Lizette JC McNeill, Institute of Engineers Australia, Australia

 

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14:15

I Like the Challenge' A Study of Women Engineers Who Have Stayed in the Profession: 422
Ms Mary E Ayr, University of South Australia, Australia
Professor Julie E Mills, Australia, Australia

 

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Projection on the Future Ration of Women Scientists at Japanese Univerities: 428
Ms Asuka Hoshikoshi, Nationa Institue of Science and Technology Policy, Japan
Dr Maki Kato, National Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Japan

Optimising Hydropower Generation through Fluid Dynamics Research: 434
Dr Jessica M Andrewartha, University of Tasmania, Australia

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Challenging Design: Foundations for Tall Buildings: 440
Ms Frances Badelow, Coffey Gotechnics, Australia
Ms Helen Chow, Coffey Geotechnics, Australia

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14:30   Facilitated Discussion Innovative Practices to Retain Women Scientists & Engineers in Academia: 429
Ms Priti N Mody-Pan, University of Washington, United States
Dr Suzanne G Brainard, University of Washington, United States

Transformation Planning for Integrating Unmanned Aircraft into National Airspace: 435
Department of Systems Engineering - The United States Millitary Academy (West Point, NY), United States

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Accelerated Drainage in Sand Pilesby Convoluted Perforated Pipe: 441
Eliza Hashemi, RMIT University, Australia

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14:45 Gender Differences in Publication Output: Towards an Unbiased Metric of Research Performance: 430
Dr Suriya M Mayandi Thevar, Annamalai University, India

Comparision of Solar Sorption Cooling Systems Using Tmsys Software: 436
Ms Rebecca Selwyn, University of Bristol, United Kingdom

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Rules for the Provision of Earthquake Resistance in Small Buildings in Ghana: 442
Carlien D Bou-Chedid, Ghana Institution of Engineers, Ghana

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15:00-15:30  Afternoon Tea & Posters - within the exhibition
  Gender Equity / Diversity
Facilitator: Ms Bernie Hobbs
Agricultural Science
Co-Chair: Dr Sally Plush, Australia
Dr Tara Pukala, Australia
AGM

Workshop: Women in Local Government.  Local Government Session
Presenters: Jillian Kilby, Engineers Australia, Australia
Gabrielle Cusack, Regional Developmnet Australia-Orana NSW, Australia

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Workshop: Making Change Stick! - System for Sustaining Change: 525
Presenter: Ms Alexandra L Meldrum, UNSW - AGSM., Australia

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15:30

Improving Gender Equity and Diversity in the Science Profession:  A New Zealand Perspective: 444
Dr Di McCarthy, The Royal Society of New Zealand, New Zealand

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Effectivity of Entomapathogenic Fungus Beauveria Bassiana to Control White Grub Lepidiota SP:449
Dr R.R Rukmowati Brotodjojo, Dep. of Agrotechnology Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia
INWES Annual General Meeting
15:45

Study of Integrated Pest Management(IPM) Application to Increase Yield, Quality and Income of the Cocoa Farmers in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: 450
Ms Dwi A Puspitaningrum, Dept. of Agribusiness Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran" Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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16:00

Perceptions and Experiences of the Workplace among Canadian Computer Science and Engineering Stude3nts - A Gender Analysis: 445
Valerie J Davidson, University of Guelph, Canada

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Production of Biogas from Cowdung and Food Waste by Conuntious Feed Process: 451
Olayinka A Abdul, Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, Nigeria
16:15

Can Lobour Saving Technologies Help Rural Women in Uganda?  The Case of the Manual Forage Chopper for Smallholder Dairy Farmers: 446
Florence B Lubwama Kiyimmba, National Agricultural Research Organization, Uganda

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The Production of Biodiesel from Oils and Fats: 452
Ji-Yeon Park, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea
16:30

Women Engineering Career. The Case of Nigeria: 447
Dr Christianah Olakitan Ijagbemi, Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Structure, Hydrogeology, and the Geothermal System of Mount Ugaran Area, Central Java, Indonesia: 531
Prof Dr Sari B Kusumayudha, University of Pembanguana Nasional (UPN),Indonesia

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16:45 Facillitated Discussion  
19:00-23:00 Gala Dinner