Building on a legacy of innovation and sustainability
Building on the extraordinary success of its inaugural event in 2023, Curtin University Dubai proudly announces the 2nd International Conference on Innovation, Sustainability, and Applied Sciences (ICISAS 2025), scheduled for the 22nd and 23rd of February, 2025, at the Dubai Police Academy.
The inaugural ICISAS 2023, held on the 9th and 10th of December 2023, established a benchmark for academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration. The conference attracted distinguished scholars and experts from 17 countries across five continents, providing an exceptional forum for the exchange of pioneering ideas aligned with the themes of COP28. This alignment emphasized Curtin University’s dedication to addressing pressing global sustainability challenges.
Curtin University has recently ascended into the Top 100 of the QS World University Sustainability Ranking and holds the 174th position in the QS World University Rankings 2025. These accolades reflect the university’s firm commitment to global challenges, integrating these values into its research, educational programs, and campus operations across its six international campuses: Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Mauritius and Colombo. Many faculty members from the different branch campuses participated in various capacities, such as presenters, reviewers, and advisors, which emphasises our ‘One Curtin’ approach. The prestigious Global Curtin Award, presented to the ICISAS 2023 initiative, emphasizes this dedication to fostering impactful and sustainable change.
The ICISAS 2023 conference featured the presentation of 160 research papers across 18 parallel sessions, encompassing a wide array of topics such as sustainable development, advanced manufacturing techniques, management, finance, education, information technology, computing, psychology, humanities, optimisation techniques, material engineering, sustainable materials & electrical and electronic engineering. These sessions highlighted the conference’s comprehensive approach to addressing various dimensions of innovation and sustainability. Over 250 submissions were received, each undergoing a rigorous double-blind review process, resulting in an acceptance rate of approximately 64%. The selected papers are published in collaboration with renowned publishers, including Springer.
The inaugural ceremony of the ICISAS 2023 conference was graced by distinguished guests, including a special address from the Honorable Minister Reece Whitby, Western Australian Minister for Environment and Climate Action. Dr Juma Madani, Chairman and CEO of the Al Matiya Group and Yaqoob Al Ali, Executive Director & Private Advisor in the Office of Shaikh Juma Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, were the esteemed guests of honor at the ceremony.
The ICISAS 2023 conference featured insightful keynotes from esteemed speakers: Andrew Stotter-Brooks, Vice President of Learning and Development at the Etihad Aviation Group; Dr Arshi Ayub Mohamed Zaveri, CEO of the Trust with Trade Group and Senior Advisor to the Royal Family Offices in the UAE; and Dr Vedrana Mladina, Associate Director of Counseling at NYU Abu Dhabi and UAE Country Chapter Director of the Middle East Psychological Association. Their presentations added significant depth and perspective to the conference’s themes. Ghanim Al Falasi, Senior Vice President – Technology and Entrepreneurship at Dubai Silicon Oasis graciously awarded the best presenter awards during the valedictory ceremony.
A notable highlight of ICISAS 2023 was the Research-Pitch competition for senior school students in the UAE, designed to promote innovation and sustainability among young minds. The top three winning teams received awards and further mentoring from Curtin Dubai’s Incubation Center to develop their ideas. Maryam Khan and Pujan Barot from JSS Private School presented the winning idea of Intelligent Bacterial Cellulose Wound Patches/Cellosolve.
Looking forward, ICISAS 2025 aims to build on the solid foundation established by its predecessor, advancing even greater collaboration and innovation. The forthcoming conference is expected to attract a diverse range of participants, continuing to address critical issues in sustainability and applied sciences.
We are pleased to announce that Shaikh Abdul-Aziz Bin Ali Bin Rashid AlNuaimi, Member of the Ajman Royal Family and Environmental Adviser to the Government of Ajman, and Dr Mohammed Bin Fahad, Chairman of the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment, will be attending the inaugural ceremony of ICISAS 2025. Their participation underscores the UAE’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and highlights the importance of global collaboration in tackling environmental challenges. Additionally, ICISAS 2025 is honored to welcome Professor Melinda Fitzgerald, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research (DVCR) at Curtin University, along with other distinguished researchers from Curtin University, Australia. They will contribute their expertise as keynote speakers during the conference, further elevating the academic stature and depth of the event.
The 2025 edition of ICISAS will also continue its strong collaboration with leading academic publishers, including Taylor & Francis, Atlantis Press, Springer Nature, MDPI, and Inderscience. This partnership ensures that cutting-edge research in innovation and sustainability will reach global audiences, further advancing the field and fostering impactful academic discourse. Over 375 research papers from around the world have been submitted and are currently under review, highlighting the widespread interest and significance of the conference’s themes.
If you would like to learn more, please visit https://conference.curtindubai.ac.ae/icisas-2025/ or kindly write to icisas@curtindubai.ac.ae
