Vice Chair of International Biochar Initiatives (IBI) – Department of the Built Environment

Congratulations, Associate Professor Kua Harn Wei, on being appointed as Vice Chair of International Biochar Initiatives (IBI).

As a Vice Chair, his mission is to strengthen the connection between IBI and the global biochar academic network; this includes bringing the research community closer to the industry by encouraging more research on problems encountered by the industry, as well as bringing more academic research to the attention of commercial stakeholders seeking solutions to specific problems, including greener concrete and more sustainable ways of purifying air with biochar.

We look forward to Associate Professor Kua’s valuable contributions to the global community in the years ahead!

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