1st GCEE 2017

About GCEE 2017

GCEE 2017 Held at Atria Hotel Malang: Advancing Green Construction and Engineering Education

The 1st Green Construction and Engineering Education Conference (GCEE) was successfully held on 8–9 August 2017 at Atria Hotel Malang, Indonesia. The event was organized in conjunction with the 4th Malaysia-Indonesia Geopolymer Symposium (MIGS) and the 2nd Asia Geopolymer Symposium (AGS), highlighting the shared commitment to sustainable construction technologies and educational innovation across the region.

Carrying the theme “Green Construction Technology and Engineering Education for Sustainable Future”, the conference attracted academics, industry professionals, and researchers from various countries. Participants gathered to present and discuss innovative approaches to sustainable infrastructure and green education models.

Keynote Speakers

The conference featured several distinguished keynote speakers:

• Brig. Jen. Datuk Prof. Dr. Kamarudin Husin (Unimap)

• Prof. Bambang Sunendar, P.hD. (ITB)

• Paryono, Ph.D. (SEAMEO-VOCTECH)

Invited Speakers

The event also hosted insightful presentations by invited experts, including:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Mustafa Al Bakri (Unimap)

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng Januarti Jaya Eka Putri (ITS)

• Asuber, Ph.D. (UNM)

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng Shinobu Hashimoto (Nagoya Institute of Technology)

• Prof. Dr. Mitsuhiro Shigeshi (Kumamoto University)

• Prof. Dr. Djwantoro Hardjito (UK Petra)

• Dr. Haris Anwar Syarifudin (UM)

• Prof. Dr. Sigit Pranowo (UI)

Focus Areas

The conference covered various important topics, such as:

• Green materials and construction technology

• Geopolymer applications

• Infrastructure maintenance and sustainable techniques

• Vocational and higher engineering education

• Quality assurance in education

• Certification in construction industries

• Professional associations and skills linkage

Academic Contribution and Publication

All accepted papers were published in Scopus-indexed proceedings, ensuring global visibility for participants’ research contributions and enhancing collaboration among international academics and professionals.

Participation and Support

The conference was well-attended by international and domestic presenters, students, and general participants. It was supported by several institutions and universities, including Universitas Negeri Malang, Unimap, SEAMEO VOCTECH, and various regional partners.

The event also included optional tour packages, offering participants a chance to explore local attractions while fostering cross-cultural exchange and informal networking.