Sub-Committee on Materials and Energy Technology (SC-MET) – Terms of Reference
The SC-MET is the result of a merger of the Subcommittee on Materials Science and Technology (SCMST) and the Subcommittee on Sustainable Energy Research (SCSER). The SC-MET is tasked with accelerating the deployment of STI in key industrial sectors, with a specific focus on energy transition and sustainable materials. It leads regional efforts in the innovation and commercialization of new energy technologies, such as low-carbon hydrogen and high-energy batteries. The subcommittee’s mission includes developing technology transfer policies and building capacity for technology commercialization to bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial application. It also oversees safety standards and life cycle assessments for new materials to promote a sustainable industrial ecosystem.
The focus areas of SC-MET for period of 2026-2035 include:
- Safety of Energy Technologies (including Nuclear and Battery)
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Assessment
- Sustainable Energy Technologies (including Low-Carbon Hydrogen)
- Advanced Sustainable Materials and Nano-Technology
- Waste Management Technologies
- Development of Technology Transfer Policies
- Capacity Building for Technology Commercialisation
- Advanced Electrode Materials for High-Energy Batteries
- Cross-Sectoral Strategy #4: Supporting the accelerated deployment of STI in key industries.
The Chairmanship shall be held for 2 years, from January of the first year to December of the second year. The rotation of the Chairmanship shall follow alphabetical order.
2026-2027: Cambodia
2028-2029: Indonesia
2030-2031: Laos
2032-2033: Malaysia
2034-2035: Myanmar
2036-2037: Philippines
2038-2039: Singapore
To be updated