Design Thinking for Sustainable Humanitarian Projects


Organized on 30 September 2023 through SIGHT Groups Coordination Workshops

Description

In collaboration with the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Task Force (CSTF), this workshop will delve into the world of design thinking, ideation, and entrepreneurial innovation to create projects that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, valuable insights into the critical importance of climate action will be covered, as will how we can contribute to addressing climate change at the community level using IEEE resources.

Speaker

Sajith Wijesuriya is a leading expert in renewable energy and climate resilience. As a researcher at NREL and Colorado School of Mines, he focuses on grid decarbonization, building energy efficiency, and thermal energy storage. He actively contributes to international clean energy policies through the Clean Energy Ministerial and chairs the IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Task Force. Wijesuriya is also a prominent youth advocate for sustainable development, having led initiatives within the UN framework and conducted research on climate impacts in Sri Lanka.