Tay Zhi Xin

Tay Zhi Xin is a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Ir Dr Lim Jeng Shiun. His field of study covers sustainable energy system planning with a specialisation in implementing cogeneration units. He is also the acting president for the postgraduate student society at the PROSPECT research group (PGSS-PROSPECT).

The Convention on Promotion of Energy Sustainability Best Practices (COPE-BEST) is a conference that advances the synergy between energy sustainability best practices and open innovation across stakeholders from universities, industry, policymakers and civil society from ASEAN and beyond.

COPE-BEST is a green, low carbon fully online interactive conference that is Accessible to Anyone from Anywhere at Anytime.

COPE-BEST which integrates sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, synergy and originality with its 10 Uniqueness is the winner of the 2022 IChemE Global Award on Public Engagement.

Themed "Race to Net Zero", COPE-BEST 2023 is a clarion call to action for ASEAN energy stakeholders to swiftly transition to Net Zero emissions through energy sustainability best practices and innovations.