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Valuable conferences and strategic affiliations for associates

Our conferences and affiliations both boaster our research efforst and connections. This collaboration enhances our impact and broaden our reach.


PIANC APAC Conference

PIANC APAC is the biennial forum for all PIANC members and non members from Asia Pacific and beyond focusing on harbours, ports and recreational boating in the region. PIANC APAC brings together engineers, planners, scientists and researchers to focus on the technological, scientific, policy, planning, design and operational issues related to our diverse and developing ports, harbours and recreational boating facilities. We hope to build on this for the 2026 Conference and look forward to seeing you in Brisbane!

https://piancapac.com


CITISIA Conference 

The Conference on Innovative Technologies in Intelligent Systems & Industrial Applications (CITISIA) fulfil a life-long ambition and provide a platform where researchers at all stages of maturity could showcase innovation and disruptive ideas. Like many pioneers in his field, he was guided by the idea that “disruptive ideas are the vehicles that propel humankind towards a range of bold, possible futures from which it may choose the best possible options”.

(Arosha Senanayake, n.d.)

https://citisia.org/


ECOS EcoSummit Congresses

This conference series was founded in 1996 in Copenhagen, as a forum for scientists, practioners, and policy-makers working across disciplines to solve the integrated environmental, social, and economic problems facing the world today. In the current context of an increasing world population, in particular in coastal regions, it is evident that building sustainable cities and using resources sustainably is inevitable. It is envisaged that the Summit will produce a declaration encompassing its vision and policy recommendations.

https://www.ecosummitcongress.com/


EDUtechAU

EDUtech is Australia’s largest and most influential education festival, attracting 8,000 attendees annually. As the best-known and highest-quality education event in the country, it’s a must-attend for educators and EdTech providers alike. Since its launch in 2011 in Sydney, EDUtech has moved between Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, inspiring spin-off events globally in Singapore, the Philippines, Dubai, Johannesburg, and London. Together, these events reach over 50,000 educators each year!

https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/edutech-australia/


Affiliations for associates

Meet our associates

Meet our global team. We are a passionate group of scientific researchers united by a commitment to advance scientific knowledge. From diverse corners of the globe, our small but dedicated team brings unique perspectives to our mission and our shared dedication drives a collective success.


Ana X HALABI ECHEVERRY

Funder, Chair Researcher and Public Officer

orcid.org/0000-0002-8862-1543

Scopus Author ID: 57560733400

ResearcherID: GPF-3396-2022

linkedin.com

/in/ana-h-15880b14

CN Diego A VILLATE DAZA

Active Associate

orcid.org/0000-0002-8862-1543

Scopus Author ID:

57208080335

linkedin.com

/in/diego-villate-daza-68738aa5

Nelson OBREGON NEIRA

Adjunct Associate

orcid.org/0000-0002-0881-9833

Scopus Author ID:

57215558241

ResearcherID: AAE-8143-2022

Samy A LEYTON FLOR

Active Associate

orcid.org/0009-0002-4766-6419

Scopus Author ID: 57211409614

linkedin.com

/in/samyley

tonflor-a7409ba0/

Juan ALDANA-BERNAL

Active Associate

orcid.org/0000-0002-6207-4465

Scopus Author ID: 57202600226

linkedin.com

/in/ing-juan-carlos-aldana-bernal-mba-phd

CN Fabian Ramirez-Cabrales

Adjunct Associate

orcid.org/0000-0001-7951-5397

linkedin.com/

in/fabián-ramírez-cabrales-56245b121

Luis SERNA-ZULUAGA

Adjunct Associate

orcid.org/0009-0001-4801-3658

Scopus Author ID: 57211409614

linkedin.com

/in/luis-serna-domus-deus/

CN Miguel GARNICA-LOPEZ

Adjunct Associate

orcid.org/0000-0002-0606-2697

Scopus Author ID: 57201976809

linkedin.com

/in/miguel-andrés-garnica-lópez-ph-d-a8334439

Frequently asked questions

Our association aligns with IP Australia principles. When you published through us you retain your intellectual property rights in Australian law. This means you maintain control over your work and can engage with broader audiences, goverment agencies or commercial entities without forfeiting you rights. Our model ensures your work is shared openly while still protecting your ownership. 

Our association embraces diverse research areas, including: Eco-legal data insights, Unified data frameworks, Climate and Environmental Risks Methodologies, Enhancing intelligent tools for data driven education and decision models, Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Methodologies, Integrated compliance, innovation, and risk manament for education and protection of religious values. We also welcome proposals that contribute with innovations that align with our mission.

We support researchers by offering workshops on research engagement, connecting them with mentors, creating platforms for dialogue with government agencies, and fostering partnerships with societal stakeholders to amplify their impact of research. While our primarily focus is supporting researchers located in Australia, we leverage digital tools to connect them with broader audiences online. 

Publishing with our association offers several benefits: 
1. It provides visibility to broader audiences leading to higher impact in research 

2. It measures research indicators globally established 

3. It ensures compliance with open science principles enhancing transparency and collaboration.