Group of key speakers, including Cormac O'Prey (far left) at the International Symposium on Eco Benign Manufacturing Frontier and Doctoral Students Academic Forum

International Symposium on Eco-Benign Manufacturing Frontier and Doctoral Students Academic Forum

NANJING · CHINA 2025

The International Symposium on Eco-Benign Manufacturing Frontier and Doctoral Students Academic Forum (ISEcoMan2025) was held in Nanjing, China from October 22–25, bringing together over 100 experts, scholars, and doctoral students from around the world to explore sustainable manufacturing innovations.

Attendees included representatives from UK, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Australia, Brazil, and several top Chinese universities and focused on cutting-edge research in:

  • Eco-friendly manufacturing for space exploration (Mars and Moon missions)

  • Sustainable design and processing

  • Smart sensing and thermal management

  • Enhanced heat transfer and high-performance manufacturing

 

Cormac O’Prey, was a featured keynote speaker at the International Symposium on Eco-Benign Manufacturing Frontier and Doctoral Students Academic Forum 2025, held in Nanjing, China.

Cormac O’Prey, founder of Kestrel Technology Consulting, played a pivotal role where he delivered two keynote speeches focused on sustainable design in medical technology and global standards harmonization.

Representing the UK among a distinguished global cohort of researchers and industry leaders, Cormac delivered two impactful presentations:

1. Designing for End-of-Life: Sustainable Medical Devices in Practice

  • Explored the application of BS8887 standards in medical device development

  • Shared insights from Kestrel’s work on needle-free injection systems and ophthalmic diagnostics

  • Emphasised the importance of design for disassembly and material recovery in reducing clinical waste

 

 

2. Global Harmonization of Sustainable Design Standards

  • Presented findings from his work with BSI and ISO committees

  • Advocated for cross-border alignment between UK and Chinese sustainability frameworks

  • Proposed a roadmap for integrating eco-benign principles into international medical manufacturing.

Mr. O’Prey’s contributions sparked dialogue on:

  • Circular economy models in healthcare

  • Tech transfer strategies for emerging markets

  • Doctoral mentorship in sustainable engineering

He also participated in a roundtable with representatives from the European Space Agency, University of Pavia, and Marmara University, discussing the role of smart sensing and thermal management in future medical and aerospace applications.

Cormac O’Prey, was a featured keynote speaker at the International Symposium on Eco-Benign Manufacturing Frontier and Doctoral Students Academic Forum 2025, held in Nanjing, China.

A few photos from this amazing experience!