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AESA Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³)

AESA ES^3 Conference

 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND
SUSTAINABILITY
SCIENCES
SYMPOSIUM

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM PST

AESA’s Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³) 2025

The Armenian Engineers and Scientists Association (AESA) is proud to host the Environmental and Sustainability Sciences Symposium (ES³), a premier gathering of innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for a changing world.

This year’s symposium will highlight groundbreaking work in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, carbon capture, climate change mitigation, and clean technology development. Join us for a day of knowledge exchange, networking, and actionable insights to drive a cleaner, more resilient future.

OUR SPONSORS

A special thank you to our sponsors who empower the next generation of engineers.

Why Attend ES³ 2025?

  • Learn from experts shaping the future of energy, environment, and sustainability.

  • Explore innovations in hydrogen, solar, wind, and carbon management.

  • Network with professionals across academia, industry, and government.

  • Collaborate on solutions that address the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Conference Agenda

9:30 am
Registration & Coffee

Room 1 + 2

10:00 am
Opening Remarks

Aida Bareghamyan, PhD, AESA PresidentLinda MegerdichianIEEE Women in Engineering SFV President

10:20 am
Infrastructure

Maria MehranianCordoba Corporation

10:55 am
Cosmetic Product Packaging - Sustainability and Regulatory Challenges

Dan Kolhoff, JDJohn Paul Mitchell Systems

11:30 am
AI-Driven Disaster Detection and Recovery

Jay Theodore, ESRIIrfan Usman, PhD, Kyte DynamicsAram Ter-Martirosyan, ConnectTo CommunicationsModerated by Serge Adamian, Hydrogenian, H2Go Armenia

12:20 pm
--Lunch--

Room 3

1:20 pm
Post-Fire Water Quality Monitoring

Jenny NewmanLA Regional Water Quality Control Board

1:55 pm
Urban Ecology: The Hopeful Path to Resilient Cities

Eric Strauss, PhDCURes, Loyola Marymount University

2:30 pm
From Forever Chemicals to Regenerative Futures: Biotechnological Pathways to Tackle PFAS

Bianca Costa, PhDOliveBio Environmental & Bioprocess Engineer

3:05 pm
Charting the Path to Net Zero: Integrating Policy, Technology, and Systems Planning for Renewable Energy Future

Carineh Ghafafian, PhD, SaertexMikael Matossian, Tetra TechSarina Tounian, Sarina Helen LLCAngineh Zohrabian, PhD, E3

Moderated by Angineh ShahnazarianLA Regional Water Quality Control Board

4:05 pm
Hydrogen as a Source of Renewable Energy

Razieh Etezadi, PhDTechnical Lead and Lead Designer, USC

4:30 pm
Closing Remarks

Shaunte Baboumian, ES3 ChairAngineh Shahnazarian, ES3 Vice Chair

4:45 pm
Networking

Room 1 + 2

Conference Location

We’re excited to host our conference at Hyatt Place Glendale, Los Angeles, ideally situated in the heart of Glendale, CA. Glendale is a dynamic, economically vibrant city within Greater Los Angeles, home to major firms like Walt Disney Imagineering, ServiceTitan, LegalZoom, and Age of Learning.

Glendale offers seamless access to the region’s transportation network, thriving districts such as the Americana at Brand and the Glendale Galleria, and a supportive business ecosystem.

This location blends convenience, prestige, and local energy, making it the perfect backdrop for your conference experience.

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