1. Introduction
The 1st International Conference on Industrial, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering (ICIMP-2024) was organized by the Industrial Systems Engineering program, University of Regina. Experts, researchers, and industry leaders gathered at the university from 27–29 June 2024, to discuss and explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities relating to industrial, manufacturing, and process engineering. By fostering collaboration and innovation, the conference contributed to the sustainable development of these sectors. We received 205 paper and abstract submissions. After a thorough peer-review process, 160 paper/abstract were accepted for presentation and publication.
The conference commenced with an inaugural ceremony and keynote speech on 27 June 2024. The keynote speaker was Dr. Angappa Gunasekaran, Professor of supply-chain management at the School of Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg, US.
The first panel discussion, titled the “Role of CCUS in Achieving Net Zero in the Mining Industry,” was moderated by Dr. Hussameldin Ibrahim Hussam and included panelists such as Cory Hughes, Malcolm Wilson, Jessica Theriault, Al Shpyth, Raphael Idem, and Erik Nickel (Figure 1a). This session explored the potential of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in achieving net zero emissions in the mining industry.
Figure 1.
Panel discussions held during ICIMP 2024 in Regina, Canada.
Another highlight was the panel discussion “Energizing the Future: Clean Energy for a Sustainable Transition,” moderated by Arthur Situm, with panelists Nikhil Karanwal, Steve Livingstone, Brett Kemmer, and Shanon Zachidniak (Figure 1b). This session delved into the future of clean energy and its role in sustainable transitions.
On 28 June, the conference featured another panel discussion on “Building Sustainable Futures: A Net-Zero Community Vision,” moderated by Colleen Strauch and featuring Cheryl Stadnichuk, Jenelle Brennan, William Wells, and Tamara Chychrun (Figure 1c). This discussion focused on envisioning and building sustainable, net-zero communities. Additionally, the final panel discussion session was on “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Engineering,” moderated by Denise Stilling, with panelists Rachel Derry, Bernice Richard, Glenna Stewart, Katelyn Sebastian, and Arezou Lak, addressing the critical issue of diversity in engineering fields (Figure 1d).
An important feature of the conference was the “Meet the Editor” session on 28 June led by Dr. Angappa Gunasekaran (Figure 2). This session provided insights into publishing in top journals, offering valuable advice for researchers aiming to disseminate their work effectively.
Figure 2.
Meet-the-editor session held during ICIMP 2024 in Regina, Canada.
The conference also included numerous parallel presentation sessions covering a wide range of topics such as operations management, additive manufacturing, optimization and simulation, sustainable development, supply chain management, carbon capture and utilization, decarbonization strategies and technologies, and advanced process engineering. These sessions provided a platform allowing researchers to present their latest findings and participants to engage in in-depth discussions. Authors from 25 countries participated and presented their findings during the conference (Figure 3a).
Figure 3.
Participating authors and sponsors of ICIMP 2024 (held in Regina, Canada).
2. Conference Committee
2.1. Conference Chair and Co-Chairs
- Dr. Golam Kabir, Conference Chair, Associate Professor & Chair, ISE Program, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
- Dr. Sharfuddin Khan, Conference Co–Chair, Assistant Professor, ISE Program, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
- Dr. Mohammad Khondoker, Conference Co–Chair, Assistant Professor, ISE Program, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
- Dr. Hussameldin Ibrahim, Conference Co–Chair, Professor, ISE Program, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
2.2. Scientific Committee
The scientific committee comprised distinguished experts in the field of industrial, manufacturing, and process engineering:
- Dr. Rehan Sadiq, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Dr. Ibrahim Dincer, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
- Dr. Ehsan Toyserkani, University of Waterloo, Canada
- Dr. Bassim H. Hameed, Qatar University, Qatar
- Dr. Kamal Gupta, Simon Fraser University, Canada
- Dr. P. Ravi Selvaganapathy, McMaster University, Canada
- Dr. Ian Gates, University of Calgary, Canada
- Dr. Mathieu Brochu, McGill University, Canada
- Dr. Homayoun Najjaran, University of Victoria, Canada
- Dr. Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
- Dr. Guoqiang Li, Louisiana State University, USA
- Dr. Reza N. Jazar, RMIT University, Australia
- Dr. Guoqing Zhang, University of Windsor, Canada
- Dr. Alessio Ishizaka, NEOMA Business School, France
- Dr. Sachin Mangla, Jindal Global Business School, India
- Dr. Ernesto DR Santibanez Gonzalez, University of Talca, Chile
- Dr. Zafar Said, University of Sharjah, UAE
- Dr. Sanjoy Paul, UTS Business School, Australia
- Dr. Arnold Yuan, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
- Dr. Željko Stević, University of East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Dr. Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Xuzhou University of Technology, China
2.3. Organizing Committee
Representatives of the University of Regina took on the responsibility of organizing the conference:
- Dr. Liming Dai, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Raphael Idem, Industrial and process systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Paitoon Tontiwachwuthikul, Industrial and process systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Amr Henni, Industrial and process systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Hussameldin Ibrahim, Industrial and process systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Denise Stilling, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Mehran Mehrandezh, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Adisorn Aroonwilas, Industrial and process systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Golam Kabir, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Wei Peng, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Mohammad Khondoker, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Sharfuddin Khan, Industrial systems engineering, UofR
- Dr. Eman Almehdawe, Faculty of Business Administration, UofR
- Dr. Raman Paranjape, Electronic Systems Engineering, UofR
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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