Ferhat Karaca

Dr. Karaca is an expert in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on sustainable civil infrastructure and the built environment. He is known for his innovative research, which covers topics such as resilient infrastructure, urban services, and green technology solutions on a global scale. Dr. Karaca has collaborated with various international organizations on projects that include managing urban air pollution, designing future utility systems, and assessing sustainability.

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 26)

In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia, Kazakhstan, UAE, Pakistan, Turkey, Spain, and other countries which were collected using an online survey in 2023.

Mirko Rizutto

Mirko Rizzuto is heading the governance team in the division for Workplace Management & Hospitality where he oversees the ISO Secretariat and its integrated Energy, Environment, Health and Safety Management System for ADB headquarters. Before joining ADB in January 2013, Mr. Rizzuto was in charge of facilities management at the United Nations Campus in Bonn, Germany which he joined in 1996. 

Dian Kurniawati

Dian is the dynamic force steering the ship at Tridi Oasis Group and ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia. Armed with a dual background in Engineering and Management, she leverages over 8 years of global business consulting experience across diverse industries. In 2016, Dian embarked on her entrepreneurial odyssey, founding PT Tridi Oasis Group, a pioneering plastics recycling company based in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia.