MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING MODEL FORENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS IN ICT

While Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and related software development is growing with different opportunities, ICT related energy consumption is also dramatically increasing. In the parallel of this growth, it is wanted to minimize the negative effects by encouraging equipment that is sustainably produced, lasts longer, wastes less energy, used in an efficient way and disposed of responsibly. Considering the above-mentioned development on software and computer service industries, ICT impact needs to be investigated on environmental sustainability. As such there is a strong need a multi-criteria decision making model (MCDM) satisfies both customer requirements as well as environmental sustainability. Research is planned with the “adaptive multi-criteria decision-making model” that helps decision makers manage change and govern complexity in environments where economic, social, and natural forces interact in unpredictable ways. There is a strong need for more input from ICT’s toward creating more sustainable environment. Therefore a successful completion of this research will ultimately create a body of knowledge that can be utilized to save energy for future generations with the wider social and economic benefit.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ayse Basar Bener

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Partner:

Galatasaray Univerisity

Discipline:

Engineering

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University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

Program:

Globalink Research Award