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Professor Krishpersad Manohar to deliver Professorial Inaugural Lecture

For Release Upon Receipt - April 17, 2024

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, April 17, 2024 - As the world struggles with the urgent threat of climate change, which is made worse by the unrelenting rise in carbon dioxide emissions, Professor Krishpersad Manohar, an expert in the field of Mechanical Engineering, will deliver his Professorial Inaugural Lecture titled "Journey to Net Zero: Insulation for Sustainability." Set to take place on Thursday, 18 April 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Learning Resource Centre, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus, this free face-to-face lecture is open to the public and will explore sustainable solutions to vital role that thermal insulation plays in reducing the environmental impact of buildings, with a focus on the residential and commercial sectors combat climate change.

 In his lecture, Professor Manohar will discuss the global atmospheric CO₂ concentration soaring by 50 per cent since pre-industrial times, reaching 416 parts per million (ppm)in June 2023, urgent action is needed to curb carbon emissions.

 Professor Manohar will explore the potential of sustainable insulation materials to significantly reduce carbon footprints. The environmental impact of synthetic building thermal insulation materials during production and disposal is still a matter of concern despite their widespread use. With a notable decrease in environmental impacts over the course of their lifecycle, new research on natural biodegradable fibers presents a viable substitute.

 Professor Krishpersad Manohar, a distinguished Mechanical Engineer and alumnus of The UWI, commenced his academic journey at the university in 1995, rising from Assistant Lecturer to Senior Lecturer before attaining the position of Professor. As a result of his leadership roles and active committee participation he made significant contributions to the university community during his time there. Professor Krishpersad Manohar's expertise and insights promise to inspire actionable steps towards a greener, more sustainable future.

 

Professor Krishpersad Manohar

About The University of the West Indies

 The UWI has been and continues to be a pivotal force in every aspect of Caribbean development, residing at the center of all efforts to improve the well-being of people across the region for over 75 years.

 From a university college of London in Jamaica with 33 medical students in 1948, The UWI is today an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students and five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda and its Global Campus, and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

 The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the Caribbean’s leading university, it possesses the largest pool of Caribbean intellect and expertise committed to confronting the critical issues of our region and the wider world.

 The UWI has been consistently ranked among the best in the world by the most reputable ranking agency, Times Higher Education (THE). Since The UWI’s 2018 debut in THE’s rankings, it has performed well in multiple schemes—among them including World University Rankings, Golden Age University Rankings (between 50 and 80 years old), Latin America Rankings, and the Impact Rankings for its response to the world’s biggest concerns, outlined in the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Good Health and Well-being; Gender Equality and Climate Action.

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