Zeina, Co-Founder of Cities Forum, External Expert for UK Department for Transport, and Chair of ITS-UK Road User Charging Forum, boasts 25+ years of global experience in strategy, consulting, and innovation. A leading advisor on Smart & Sustainable Cities, Intelligent Mobility, and Road Safety, she has worked with KPMG, Parsons, Jacobs, and AECOM across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the USA. Since moving to London in 2005, Zeina has led international projects like the M25 Integral Demand Management and supported transport initiatives in New Zealand, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. She chaired the ISO TC204 Working Group, serves on multiple juries including EISMEA and GLOMO, and is a Director at Women in Transport International. With degrees from top universities and fluency in Arabic, French, and English, Zeina is a registered Professional Engineer in the USA, a keynote speaker, and author of over 100 papers.

Dr. Arvin Farid is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department and the Director of the SEnS-GPS Program at Boise State University. He is also the chair of the Geoenvironmental Engineering Technical Committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (GI) and an advising editor of the Journal of Environmental Geotechnics. He received his Ph.D. from Northeastern University, Boston, MA, and his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Shiraz (formerly Pahlavi) University. He has pioneered the leading edge of research on the use of electromagnetic (EM) fields for geoenvironmental/geotechnical

Alexey Dubov is a highly accomplished executive and serial entrepreneur in the field of technological innovation and advancement for the construction industry. As Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Mighty Buildings, he and his partners have developed a 3D printing technology to address the housing and climate crises by revolutionizing the construction of homes. Alexey is a Founding Manager of BuildTech, an investment group exclusively focused on investing in ConTech and RealTech companies that are transforming the industry. In addition, Alexey is a startup advisor and angel investor and has made numerous original contributions to operations and team growth for complex technologies. His entrepreneurial activities have spanned the globe, with startups in the US, Germany, Russia, and Singapore, two of which have achieved successful exits. He is a member and contributor to the American Society for Testing and Materials on Additive Manufacturing in Construction. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Innovators on the Future of Construction. Alexey is passionate about using technology to solve global challenges and has been featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and conferences and has been invited to speak at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Faisal Manzoor Arain is an experienced academic leader, architect and construction project management professional with an MS and PhD in Construction Project Management. He has extensive experience of working in management and leadership positions in industry and academia in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Canada. Dr. Arain completed a Leadership Development Program at Harvard University, Boston. He successfully led the development of numerous baccalaureate, and diploma programs including Canada’s first Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management degree at SAIT in Calgary, Alberta. He was appointed by the Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board (SHEQAB), Government of Saskatchewan, as the chair of the quality review panel for new baccalaureate degree program evaluation and participated in institutional review. Dr. Arain has a wealth of technical knowledge and experience as he worked in numerous professional roles as an Architect, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Director Projects, and Consultant with the construction industry in Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Canada.

Claus Germann Petersen, born in 1944 in Denmark, is a highly accomplished engineer and entrepreneur. He completed his education at the Danish Engineering Academy and Copenhagen Business School, earning a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering in 1967 and an M.Sc. in Micro-Economics in 1974. Petersen served in the Royal Danish Air Force before founding Germann Instruments A/S in 1974, specializing in testing systems for the construction industry. He is known for developing innovative tools like the LOK-TEST and CAPO-TEST pullout systems, revolutionizing in-situ strength testing. His company expanded to the U.S. and collaborated with numerous universities to create cutting-edge test systems for concrete, including the AVA AirVoidAnalyzer, ICAR Rheometer, and various corrosion and permeability tests. Petersen founded In-Situ Testing of Copenhagen in 1980, which he led for two decades. In 2012, he established NDTitans, a global team focused on non-destructive testing of concrete structures. His contributions to the field earned him the Professor Ostenfeld Gold Medal and numerous other awards. He is an active member of several professional committees, including ACI and ASTM.

Juan Manuel Pereira, is a renowned concrete technologist and digital transformation consultant, he is one of the creators of eCORDS, a revolutionary monitoring system for concrete durability assessment and service life prediction. This patented innovation utilizes embedded electrical resistivity and temperature sensors, with predictive models for chlorides and carbonation attacks. It's a true game-changer, capable of predicting service life of real elements on site, RCPT, appearance of cracks, and more. This addresses a critical issue in concrete to control its durability and allowing for improved sustainability design, in a practical and cost-effective manner. This innovative system can also monitor concrete strength in real time at any age – a significant advancement in the industry. But that's not all! eCORDS integrates seamlessly with the comprehensive QA/QC system, Concrete Quality, offering total control and traceability. Juan Manuel Pereira has over 20 years of experience in concrete production, mix design, QA/QC, and monitoring. As the Managing Director of Concrete Quality and inventor of both the eCORDS and Concrete Watcher™ systems, his expertise spans ready-mix and precast concrete production, admixtures, and testing laboratories. With his unique vision for digitizing concrete operations, J.M. combines practical, innovative, and intelligent solutions to propel the concrete industry into the digital era. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a visionary leader who is reshaping the concrete industry with cutting-edge technology and a hands-on approach!

Dr. Dongsheng Li is a Distinguished Professor and Director of the Shantou Key Laboratory of Offshore Wind Energy and the Guangdong Engineering Center for Structural Safety and Health Monitoring at Shantou University, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Siegen, Germany. Dr. Li’s research focuses on structural health monitoring, damage identification, and sensor placement methods for large-span bridges and wind turbines. He has published over 80 journal papers and has received multiple awards, including the 2021 Science and Technology Progress Award. Dr. Li has also held visiting scholar positions at universities in the U.S. and Europe and has delivered keynote lectures globally. His professional service includes editorial roles for several scientific journals and reviewing research proposals for organizations such as China’s Ministry of Education and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

Wang Qingyuan, Ph.D. (France), Professor of Sichuan University, doctoral supervisor, Director of Provincial Key Laboratory, former President of Chengdu University, Member of the European Academy of Sciences, member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, valid academician candidate of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, member of the National Jieqing, member of the seventh Review Group of Mechanics Subject of the Academic Degrees Committee of The State Council, editor-in-chief of the international journal Green Buildings and Materials. He is mainly engaged in the research of new materials and structural mechanics, low-carbon and long-life building materials, solid waste resource recycling and low-carbon sustainable development, etc. Constr Build Mater, J Cleaner Production, Cement & Concrete Comp, J Hazard Mater, Adv Mater, Prog Mater Sci, He has published more than 100 papers in the Top journals of the 1st region of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, such as Nature Commun and Nature, and has been selected as the most cited scholars in China by Elsevier for ten consecutive years, as well as the annual and career list of the world's 2% top scientists. More than 50 invention patents have been authorized, and 5 academic monographs have been published. As the first completed person, he won the second prize of National Natural Science, the first prize of Natural Science of the Ministry of Education, the first prize of Science and Technology Progress of Sichuan Province, and the first prize of Science and Technology Progress of Chinese Mechanics Society.

Dr. Suk Joo Bae is a Professor in Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. He was a Provost in Graduate School at Hanyang University, 2021-2023. Prof. Bae received his PhD. from the ISyE Department at Georgia Tech, 2003. He was the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the Korean Society for Quality Management, The Journal of Applied Reliability, and the Associate Editor of IEEE Transactions on Reliability, and currently editorial board in ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering from 2022. He was a President, Korean Society for Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), 2023. Prof. Bae has published more than 100 journal papers including Technometrics, Journal of Quality Technology, Reliability Engineering & System Safety, IISE Transactions, and IEEE Transactions on Reliability.

Distinguished Professor Vivian W. Y. Tam is the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and a world-leading researcher in the field of construction engineering and management. Her findings have found applications and impact for tackling climate-change issues for green buildings and recycled concrete. She is currently the Director of Centre for Infrastructure Engineering, Associate Dean (Research and HDR), Associate Dean (International) and Discipline Leader (Construction Management) at School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Australia. She has served as the College of Expert, Australian Research Council, Australian Government in 2018-2021 and currently holds this position again from 2025 onward. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Construction Management and Senior Editor of Construction and Building Materials. She has published over 330 referred journal articles of which 7 are highly-cited. Her work has been recognised by peers nationally and internationally, which has been exemplified by nineAustralian Research Council projects and over 33,000 citations with a h-index of 95. Vivian is also named as 100,000 Top-Scientists (Top 2% Scientists) in the World for since 2017.Vivian is also nominated as a Runner Up, Scopus Researcher of the Year Award 2019, Excellence in Research Impacting a Sustainable Future, Scopus, and her team has won the Gold Award, 2021 Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU),from this project development.

Patricia A. Sullivan holds a prominent role as an associate dean in the New Mexico State University College of Engineering and as the NMSU Director for Strategic Initiatives. Dr. Sullivan obtained a doctorate in industrial engineering, a master’s degree in economics and a bachelor’s degree in biology, all from New Mexico State University. She actively engages in various organizations and initiatives, showcasing her commitment to the advancement of higher education, workforce development, and environmental and energy justice through authentic and intentional community engagement. Notably, she serves as a member of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, contributing her valuable insights and perspectives to this influential organization. Additionally, Dr. Sullivan leads a five state regional effort for EPA and DOE to expand human and financial resource capacity for the advancement of community based environmental and energy justice initiatives. Through her engagement in various Boards and Commissions, Dr. Sullivan strives to leverage her passion and commitment to public service to foster positive impacts for the broader community.

Dr. Jai Hong Lee is an associate professor of civil engineering program and academic program coordinator of the department of engineering at South Carolina State University. His professional highlights span hydroclimatology, water resources engineering, hydraulics, and hydrology. He is currently active registered professional engineer (PE) and has served as an editor on the editorial board of Water and Climate, National Science Foundation grant panelist, and editorial board member of Modern Subsea Engineering and Technology. Also, he has served as a reviewer for many top-tier journal articles, such as Journal of Hydrology, Journal of Climate, Advances in Water Resources, etc.

Dr. Moinuddin Sarker, Ph.D., MRSC, has been the Chairman, CEO, and CTO of Waste Technologies, LLC (WTL) and SheBa Group, USA since 2013, and he is the company's sole owner. WTL has been working on Waste Management and through a green initiative bent on converting Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) into Diesel, Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Jet Fuel, Bio-gas, and Organic Compost (Fertilizer) / Electricity by using different green generators, especially Waste Plastic to Low Sulfur Fuel.Dr. Sarker is an entrepreneur set on creating green jobs in local and International communities, being the owner of several other companies such as SheBa Green Technologies LLC, SheBa Enterprises LLC, SheBa Construction LLC, SheBa Magic Touch LLC, SheBa Waste Technologies Ltd (Bangladesh), SheBa Landscaping and Design LLC, Noor Zahan Kamal Web Technology (NKWT), SheBa Web Technology LLC, Solid Waste Solution LLC, Green Waste Management Solution LLC, SheBa Publication LLC, SheBa Web Technology LLC, SheBa Precision LLC, SheBa Construction Bangladesh Ltd, SheBa Publication Bangladesh Ltd, SheBa Waste Technologies Ltd(Bangladesh) and Waste Technologies Bangladesh Ltd. He is also the publisher of three unique magazines: Waste Management & Green Environment, Blue Economy & Biodiversity, and Agro-Economy & Agro-Waste.Dr. Moinuddin Sarker received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), Manchester, UK. He also has a Master’s degree in Chemistry from the same University, UMIST, and accomplished another Master’s degree in Chemistry, from the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. From 2013-2023, Dr. Sarker, has developed a unique method to convert plastic into liquid fuel. Dr. Sarker is the inventor of the technologies Entitled: “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONVERTING PLASTIC TO FUEL”. Dr. Sarker has more 130 research publications and has written 6 books including chapters. In addition, he is a Chief, Full Editor, Co-Editors, Associate Editor, and Reviewer in more than 130 peer review journals around the globe. Dr. Sarker is a distinguished member of more than 40 organizations and associations, such as the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK, American Chemical Society (ACS), American Physical Society (APS), American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AIChE), International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC), Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC), Cleantech Forum International, Connecticut Technology Council, Alliance for Clean Energy of New York (ACENY), Society of Automobile Engineering (SAE) International, Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Vermont Renewable Energy, Sierra Club, Greenpeace International, Bangladesh Chemical Society and many more. Dr. Sarker also heads a humanitarian effort in Bangladesh, “The Moinuddin and Anjuman Foundation, Inc.”, which helps provide essentials for the poor and underprivileged(www.moinandanjufoundation.com). Dr. Sarker is also a Chief International Advisor of Green Tech Foundation and Save Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh, since 2018.

Dr. Ahmed Benamar is an associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at the university of Le Havre-Normandie in France since 1993. He has been leading the research on “sediments” in the LOMC laboratory at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) for several years. He obtained his civil engineering degree from National Polytechnic School of Algiers (Algeria) and received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in geotechnical engineering from the Central School in Nantes (France). His research team focused on many topics related to the mass and solute transport in porous media (with the effects on earthen structure stability and groundwater vulnerability), and the remediation (especially by electrokinetics) of contaminated soils and sediments and their beneficial reuse. He has investigated the behavior of dredged sediments onshore and offshore for more than a decade and is leading several national projects in soil remediation. He is a member of the European Working Group on Internal Erosion in dykes and embankments and has been involved in international scientific cooperation (European projects). He has published more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters and he is editorial board member forJ. of Marine Sc. and Eng.

After graduating from Kochi National College of Technology in April 1984, Dr. Toshihiko Nagatani worked for Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. (NEXCO) and has extensive experience in bridge engineering in the construction and maintenance of expressways for 40 years. In the construction of Japanese expressways, he was responsible for the design and construction of many new bridges on several expressways. In the conservation business, he has been engaged in bridge conservation of old expressways as a bridge engineer in charge of surveys, diagnosis, design and construction technology for repair, reinforcement and renewal. He also worked for 10 years in the Bridge Department of Japan Expressway Research Institute Co., Ltd. and served as the head of the Bridge Department in 2021. During that time, he has studied the fatigue durability of concrete decks for many years and has also conducted research on the fatigue strength of PC decks and durability performance evaluation of deck life extension using repair methods. As a result of these research results, he received his PhD in Engineering from Hosei University in March 2023, and last year he received the Sir Benjamin Baker Award at the British Institution of Civil Engineers' ICE Awards 2024 for his work on "Fatigue Durability of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck Repair Methods." Dr. Nagatani currently works in the Structural Technology Department at Central Nippon Highway Engineering Tokyo Co., Ltd. (CN-het Co., Ltd.), where he serves as a technical advisor for bridges.

Dr. Mahdi Hosseini is currently working as a full time Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Engineering, College of Civil Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, China. He was born in 1988. He did his Pre-University (12th) in Mathematical Science from Shahed Pre-university Center (Iranian Distinguished School), Iran in 2006. Later he received his Bachelor of Engineering with Distinction in Civil Engineering from Azad University (University Global Ranking: 352), Iran in 2010 and Later he received his Master of Technology (M.Tech.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Structural Engineering with Grade “A” First Class with Distinction from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, India in 2014 & 2019 Respectively. JNTU is the first–ever Technological University in India with NAAC “A” Grade Credit. Dr. Mahdi earned his Postdoctoral with Distinction in Structural Engineering from, College of Civil Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University (Shanghai Ranking: 401-500), China in 2023. Dr. Mahdi has Published 73 well-researched scholarly papers as first or corresponding author in peer reviewed, refereed reputed International Journals and Conferences, Indexed in SCI, EI, WoS, Scopus, etc. He has filed and granted with 4 patent, actively participated several workshops and conferences as keynote speaker and expert member. He received a China’s most prestigious grant “Foreign Young Talents Project, Ministry of Science and Technology China” from China Government. He has won several Awards/ Prizes/ Certificates. To name a few , “International Distinguished Researcher Award” , “Best Scientific Researcher”, “Best Young Scientist Award” , “Best Young Researcher in Structural Engineering”, “Award for Excellence in Research”, “Outstanding Researcher Award” ,“Gold Medalist, Topper and Distinguished Master & Ph.D. Student of India and Subcontinent by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of Iran”, “Innovative Technological Research & Dedicated Professional Engineer Award” , “Best Invention Award , Silver Medal and A Special Prize, Geneve, Switzerland”, etc. He is a Fellow / Life Member/ Senior Member/ Member in more than 73 Professional and Service Oriented.

Jan Baeyens studied Nuclear Engineering (Brussels-Belgium) and Chemical Engineering (Leuven-Belgium). He obtained his Ph.D. in 1974 at the Postgraduate School of Powder Technology (Bradford-U.K.). After his military service and 13 years of employment (1975- 1988) in engineering divisions of various Belgian companies, he became a part-time professor at the University of Leuven (B) and worked as a process and project consultant in Europe and overseas. He joined the University of Antwerpen (B) in 2003 as a full-time professor, responsible for teaching and research in the fields of environmental, powder and process technology. Between 2005 and 2012, he was a Chair holder of the U.K. Royal Academy of Engineering (Chair of Integrated Process Development) at the University of Birmingham (U.K.) and at the University of Warwick (U.K.), where he lectured on process design, sustainable development and renewable energy. He moreover co-ordinated research in the above fields. Since October 2010, he became Visiting Professor at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) and Principal Investigator of the Beijing Advanced Innovation Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering (also BUCT), where he is actively involved in the life science/technology and renewable energy research. He continues to co-supervise PhD and Masters' research at the University of Leuven and at BUCT. Despite his late academic start, he has contributed to over 286 publications in international journals, is author/editor of 14 books and a regular speaker at international congresses.

Dr Daiquan Yang is a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Technical Director in Geotechnical Engineering at Tonkin + Taylor Pte Ltd, Australia (T+T), a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers Australia and a registered Professional Engineer inAustralia. Dr Yanghas over 30 years’ experience mainly in geotechnical engineering covering R&D, geotechnical interpretation, review, design, proof engineering and construction support as well as design management etc. Hehas wide experience in most aspects of geotechnical engineering, including rails, roads, tunnels, mining infrastructure, soft soils and ground improvements, shallow and deep foundations, bridge foundations, piling works, wind turbine foundations, slope stabilizations, soil nails & ground anchors, deep excavation and temporary works, underground construction, shaft, cavern, dams & detentions, dam safety and monitoring, port, seawall, wharf & marine, landfill reuse & re-development, numerical modelling, risk assessment, seismic response & liquefaction as well as unsaturated soil mechanics and its engineering application etc. Acting in a variety of roles (i.e. Geotechnical Project Director / Project Manager / Design Manager / Lead / Adviser / Principal Reviewer), Dr Yang is a committed team player who has many outstanding track records ofwinning and delivering cost effective and low risk innovative geotechnical solutions in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Switzerland, China Taiwan, Mainland of China, Malaysia and Singapore for numerous large infrastructure projects and LNG projects. Dr Yang is an innovative and a lateral thinker andhas many proven industry track records in getting difficult jobs done under tight time schedules in both D & C and Alliance environment. He uses his strong interpersonal skills to encourage collaborative behaviour as evidenced by his success as a leader in delivering on time and to budget for a number of major geotechnical investigations and design for many infrastructure / building projects. Dr Yang is particularly respected for his expertise in ground interpretation & parametric study, soft ground engineering, ground improvement, embankment & earthworks construction, slope stabilizations, landslide treatments, bridge foundations, piling works, landfill reuse & development, risk assessment, seismic response & liquefaction as well as his practical knowledge which is essential in construction of many complex projects. He used appropriate site and laboratory investigations to better define geotechnical models which normally resulted in considerable savings for the clients as well as reduced the overall risk profile for the contractors during the construction stage and as well as overall long-term asset performance. He is a firm believer of the observational approach to geotechnical engineering and therefore instrumentation monitoring to reduce, both short-term and long-term risk, to the clients and the projects. As authors and/or co-authors, Dr Yang has published many technical papers in conference proceedings and professional journals. He has also developed a series of computer programs for both practical application and academic research in geotechnical engineering.He has received more than 10 technical excellence awards and 2 international scholarships etc. He has also trained many engineers in geotechnical engineering throughout his career.

Professor Mikayel G. Melkumyan, born June 10, 1951, is a distinguished Armenian engineer and academic specializing in earthquake-resistant construction. After graduating from the Yerevan Polytechnic Institute in 1973, he began researching reinforced concrete structures' behavior under seismic conditions. In 1983, he led the Earthquake Resistant Construction Department at the Armenian Scientific-Research Institute. Following the devastating 1988 Spitak earthquake, Melkumyan focused on analyzing structural failures and developing innovative seismic isolation techniques. His research at the University of Tokyo resulted in the Melkumyan Hysteresis Model, enhancing the understanding of shear behavior in structures. From 1992 to 1996, he taught at the American University of Armenia and directed the Earthquake Engineering Center. He pioneered methods for retrofitting buildings with base isolation while keeping them operational. His patented technologies have been implemented in seismic isolation designs for construction of new and retrofitting of existing buildings in Armenia, Russia, Romania, Peru, Kazakhstan, and Turkey. Melkumyan has authored 260 scientific works, including 21 books (6 monographs), and contributed to the Earthquake Resistant Construction Code and the Seismic Isolation Standards in Armenia. He is the president of the Armenian Association for Earthquake Engineering and has served on various international committees. His efforts have significantly advanced seismic engineering, positioning Armenia among the leaders in this vital field.

Head of InnovatHead of Innovation at VIP-Systems; Head of Smart Cities at Smart Campus FACENS where she works as Coordinator of the MBA in Management and Innovation in Smart Cities; Former Special Advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation; MBA Coordinator; Writer; Researcher at the ABES Think Tank where she works on the topic of Management and Innovation in Smart Cities; University Professor; International Speaker; Innovation and Technologies Consultant applied to Companies, Retail, Health and Smart Cities. Creator of the 1st. Smart Store of Latin America and Curator of the 1st. Brazilian Smart Cities Sandbox. Member of the Administration and Innovation Board of SAE, ACSP, Brasil Digital para Todos and VP of the Parliamentary Front of Municipalities. He has a PhD with Distinction from FGV, a Master's degree in IT from PUC Camp and 5 postgraduate degrees involving Technology, Innovation, Smart Cities and Management. Member of the administration and innovation board of SAE, ACSP, GSMD and others. She was awarded the Best of the Academy award in 2018 by ABRFID (Brazilian Association of Radio Frequency Identification). Received “The Globant Women that Build Awards - Tech Entrepreneur” in 2021 and the Brazil Digital Ambassador Award 2021/2022; Brasil Digital Award for all 2023/2024. Leading Smart Campus Facens, the project received several national and international awards, such as: Top Educational Award 2016; GS1 Innovation Award in the Education Category, also in 2016; Smart City UK Award - London in 2017; in 2018, the "Best IoT Technology Development Award - IDTechEx Europe, in Berlin; the InovaCidade 2019 from ISCBA (Smart City Business America Institute); the UI GreenMetric 2020 - 2024; Digital Transformation Award 2021; was the Top 3 of the Smart Award City Expo Latam - Mexico in 2022; Top 3 in the Smart City Expo Latam Award - Mexico in 2022; 2023 and 2024 received the Brasil Digital para Todos awards, in the Diamond category in National Professional Education; the Best Technologies Fab City Awards from Fab City Mundial in 2024 and Top 2 from ABINC 2024 in the Higher Education Category.

With 33 years of experience as a Professional Consultant Engineer, I have consistently played a pivotal technical and managerial role on numerous national and international projects, from bidding to completion, while meeting budget, program and quality targets. I have a track record of introducing innovative and practical ideas to align with project priorities, reduce life-cycle costs, maintain cost-effectiveness, adhere to programs and enhance project functionality. Fellow of ASCE, fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers FICE UK, holding Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt. Project Management Professional PMP certified by PMI, USA and Value Methodology Associate VMA declared by SAVE International, USA.AStructural/Civil Technical Director at one of the leading consultancy firms in MENA region “ACE Consulting Engineers: Moharram- Bakhoum”, Egypt. Participating and managing large complicated engineering projects across multiple asset classes in Egypt, Gulf, Middle East, and Africa. Strong experience with international codes, standards with interactive collaboration with International Managed Joint Ventures. I have taken a significant role in the design or construction of technically complex and innovative works for diverse project portfolio spans like: Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Egypt with Arup, UK| Greater Cairo Metro, lines 2& 3, with SYSTRA, France| Greater Cairo Metro Line 4, with JICA, JAPAN| Light Rail Transit LRT phase 3, New Capital, Egypt; with the Chinese Consortium AVIC- CREC| Dubai Metro, Red &Green lines, UEA with SYSTRA, France| New Barrages and Hydropower Plant at Assuit & Naga Hammadi cities, Egypt, with Li Lahmeyer International, Germany| Infrastructure of Shams Abu Dhabi, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE, with Cracknell, UK|. In addition to my practical experience, I have maintained a commitment to Continuous Professional Development CPD through active enrollment in academic studies, publication, dynamic participation in conferences. I am an Associate Professor (part-time) supervising graduation projects at Egyptian Russian and October Universities, Egypt. I serve as a Reviewer of the International research journal “Innovative Infrastructure Solutions” IISS accredited by ELSEVIER and Journal of Housing& Building Research Center HBRC, Egypt. I have published 9 papers and instructed frequent talks at conferences and workshops. I was an Organizing Member of GEOAFRICA 2023 international conference, hosted by International Geosynthetics Society IGS, Egypt chapter. I was a Scientific Committee Member of numerous international conferences in Turkey, Hungary, India, Syria, China, Sri Lanka and Egypt. I was an Honorary Guest and Keynote Speaker at International Conferences on sustainable civil engineering hosted by Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, August 2023. Besides, I have undertaken fundamental and applied research that has significantly advanced the body of engineering knowledge; to strengthen my significant experience as a Professional Consultant, I pursued a PhD in Civil Engineering “Soil-Structurer Interaction” at Cairo University, Egypt, in 2020. My dissertation was "Behavior of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall Corners from Field Monitoring and 3D Numerical Modeling". I applied this research by performing field monitoring, thorough material characterization and Validation using 3D Finite Element Modelling. To meet Net Zero Emissions per the UN's SDGs, I introduce Geosynthetics as a sustainable material for various geotechnical and infrastructure applications.

ZhenyuDing, female, Research Fellow &Ph.D.Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Beijing, China. Her research focuses on whole-process management of major ecological and environmental projects, application of pollution prevention and control technologies, and policy studies. She has conducted extensive exploration into the construction standards, technical policies, and engineering specifications for organizing and implementing national-level ecological and environmental projects.Recognized as a National Top Young Talent in Ecological and Environmental Protection Technology and Leading Expert of the Program (Beijing Shijingshan District).Authored 50+ publications in international SCI/EI-indexed journals and core Chinese journals, and published 11 academic monographs.Holds 7 international invention patents, 27 national invention patents, 45 utility model patents, and 20 software copyrights.Awarded the First Prize of Environmental Technology Advancement Award (China Association of Environmental Protection Industry), Second Prize in the 4th Science and Technology Award (China Association for Science and Technology Industrialization Promotion), and the Youth Science and Technology

Paul Vergonjeanne is a PhD candidate at the GSA laboratory of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture Paris-Malaquais, focusing his research on "interlocking stone masonry arch". In addition to his academic pursuits, he is a skilled stonemason and a member of the Compagnons du Devoir, a French guild of craftsmen. His background bridges the disciplines of architecture and traditional stone carving, enriching both fields through his combined expertise. This interdisciplinary approach has led to notable collaborations, with artists, engineers and architects resulting in innovative expressions. He actively contributes to the transmission of preservation skills to future generations, ensuring that the rich heritage of French architectural and cultural practices continues to thrive. Through his research, teaching, and practice, Paul Vergonjeanne combines the integration of architectural theory and hands-on craftsmanship, fostering a deeper understanding of historical building techniques and their application in contemporary contexts.

After graduating from Nihon University College of Industrial Technology in March 2016, I joined Central Japan Highway Engineering Tokyo Co., Ltd. (CN-het Co., Ltd.) and have been involved in the maintenance of highway bridges for 10 years. At Nihon university, I conducted research on reinforced concrete decks and fatigue durability evaluations of RC decks using steel fiber reinforced concrete by wheel load running tests. I have been involved in new bridge design, seismic reinforcement design, and highway bridge maintenance and management, making use of my experience at Nihon university. Currently, I am mainly involved in the inspection, investigation, and diagnosis of highway bridges. As a bridge engineer, I judge the soundness of aging bridges and prioritize repair work. I also conduct salt damage investigations of coastal bridges and research on maintenance and management methods for PC bridges using electrolytic corrosion prevention methods. In the field of technology development, I am involved in the development and improvement of cable-stayed bridge diagonal member inspection robots. Using this cable-stayed bridge inspection robot, we inspect, investigate, and diagnose the diagonal cables of cable-stayed bridges on roads and highways in Japan.

Dr. Olga Matuk is the Head of the Department of Geodesy and Cadastre at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy of the Jarosław Dąbrowski Military University of Technology. She is a surveyor authorized in the following scopes: - No. 1 - Geodetic situational and height measurements, implementation and inventory - No. 2 - Delimitation and division of real estate (land) and preparation of documentation for legal purposes. She is also a court expert preparing geodetic opinions for the purposes of court proceedings. In 2021-2022, she worked on the draft of the Act on the law of layered development regarding the registration of 3D objects in Poland. Scientific interests: Cadastre, real estate management, spatial information systems. Author of articles on topics related to cadastre, real estate management.

Dr. Khair Al-Deen Bsisu is a distinguished civil engineer and academic with over 30 years of experience in structural engineering, teaching, and consulting. He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and currently serves as a Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Jordan. Dr. Bsisu's professional journey spans multiple continents, including significant roles at Ohio University (USA), the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (Jordan), and various consulting offices in Jordan and Switzerland. He has also worked in contracting establishments within Jordan, contributing his expertise to a wide range of civil engineering projects. He is an active member of the Jordanian Engineering Association and Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (Canada), maintaining strong connections within the global engineering community. His extensive academic and professional experience has made him a leading figure in structural engineering, both in Jordan and internationally.

Esraa Daoud is chartered geotechnical engineer and PhD student having over 17 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering and design across Middle East. My experience covers the engineering aspects starts from scoping of work, ground specification and site supervision of ground investigation, ground improvement and pile testing, geotechnical interpretation and determination of geotechnical design parameters, design management of causeways foundations, roads, retaining walls and geotechnical design of major structures such as commercial, retail, high-rise building, rail and highways projects, design of shallow and deep foundations, enabling works and piling contracts for various construction schemes in United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, KSA, UK and Qatar. Esraa is acting as geotechnical design lead, leading the design team from technical and commercial perspective in growing a profitable and viable Geotechnical Engineering business and to work collaboratively with both internal and external clients including various government departments, contractors and others across Middle East. My experience includes design and management of geotechnical inputs from small to large, complex multidisciplinary projects. This involves coordinating people, facilities and resources within agreed timelines and in accordance with budgetary constraints.

Fantaye Tesfaye Hawaz holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. She serves as a lecturer at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing a PhD at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar University, focusing on ground improvement techniques. Her academic and professional work emphasizes understanding soil behavior, foundation stability, and the impact of natural hazards on infrastructure. Fantaye's research interests include foundation improvement techniques and liquefaction analysis. She has applied her knowledge in research and projects aimed at enhancing soil stabilization, assessing liquefaction potential, and improving foundation systems, particularly in Ethiopia, where she addresses challenges related to geotechnical stability.

I am Awais Raza I have done my PHD from Zhejiang University in Hydraulics Engineering. Currently working as a post doctorate scholar at south west jiaotang university. My research expertise in numerical simulation, hydrological modeling, and cavitation damage in water structures. I am looking for a post-doctorate position in your research group. If there is any post-doctorate position in your group recommend me. I attached my resume with it. My Research experiences are Numerical simulation in civil, hydraulics structures. Sustainable Design of Engineering and Renewable Structures/ Optimization and Numerical Analysis of Water Infrastructure/ Optimization of Dams, and spillways using Numerical Analysis Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD) Fluid Dynamics & Fluid Mechanics Optimization of water saving and water supply projects

Shun-Chang YEN, Professor of Engineering at Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering Department in National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan, since 2003, received his B.S. degree from Chinese Air Force Academy in 1992 and Mechanical Engineering M.S./Ph.D of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan in 1998 and 2003. His researches cover fluid-solid interaction, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, combustion technology, chemically reacting flows and related fields.

Hamid Nadi holds a PhD in Biology with a focus on natural resource management and biodiversity conservation. He works at the Laboratory of Biology and Health, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra, Morocco. His professional activities include conducting experiments on the physicochemical properties of groundwater and studying the exploitation of aquaculture resources. He also explores marine environments and the use of marine aquaculture resources. Additionally, he conducts research in groundwater bacteriology.

Nuchao Xu, Ph.D. Candidate & Engineer, Chinese Academy of Environmental Planning, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Beijing, China. He specializes in whole-process research on major ecological and environmental projects, with a focus on soil pollution prevention, control, and assessment. His work encompasses the development of management systems, technical support frameworks, planning methodologies, and standard frame works for large-scale environmental projects, alongside post-implementation evaluation. Conducted comprehensive analysis of soil pollution industry data in China, including contaminated site investigation and implementation assessment.Authored10+ publications in SCI journals and Chinese core journals, and published8 academic monographs.Holds4 international invention patents,2 national invention patents,10+ utility model patents, and9 software copyrights. Awarded the Second Prize in the 4th Science and Technology Award by the China Association for Science and Technology Industrialization Promotion.

Hongguang Zheng is a doctoral student currently studying at the College of Water Science of Beijing Normal University. Mr. Zheng obtained a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) in 2023.Mr. Zheng mainly conducts research on the environmental behavior of soil and groundwater pollutants, as well as on the environmental management of contaminated sites.Mr. Zheng has published 7 high-level papers as the first author or co-first author in journals such as Science of The Total Environment and Environmental Research. As the main contributor, Mr. Zheng has participated in the compilation of 3 monographs and 1 standard. As the main completion person, Mr. Zheng has participated in several National Key Research and Development Program of China and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as more than 10 contaminated site investigation, risk assessment and remediation projects

In 2006, Prof. Dyah Erny Herwindiati completed her doctoral program focusing on Robust Statistics at the Mathematics Department of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), one of Indonesia's leading educational institutions. Since earning her doctorate, she has been at the forefront of developing innovative, robust algorithms specifically designed for image processing applications, which have enhanced the accuracy and reliability of data analysis in various fields. In 2014, her expertise and contributions to the field were recognized when the Indonesian Minister of Education officially approved her as a professor specializing in informatics engineering. Her research has significantly impacted several domains, particularly in data science and machine learning, where she has focused on mapping processes and analyzing land use changes through remote sensing data. This work has provided valuable insights into environmental monitoring and urban development, significantly advancing understanding these complex systems. In addition to her research, she has dedicated herself to academic leadership as the Faculty of Information Technology dean at Universitas Tarumanagara Jakarta, where she has served since 2014. Her contributions to academia have enriched the learning experience and fostered collaborations that bridge theoretical research and practical applications in informatics.

Havan is a civil engineer at the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources. She holds a Higher Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management, with distinction, from the Arabian Gulf University for Graduate Studies in Bahrain (2011), a master’s degree in Environmental and Health Engineering from the University of Technology in Baghdad (2012) and a PhD in Engineering. Environment and health with distinction from the University of Baghdad (2020). Havan has been interested in the field of research on alternative energy, sustainable development, wastewater reuse and seawater desalination by advanced methods. Havan has published a number of research papers in this regard in international journals and has won the Nissa Award for Iraqi scientists abroad for the best scientific research in 2020 on the use of a microbial desalination system for wastewater treatment and desalination of brine in conjunction with electric power production. Havan has local practical experience in the field of civil engineering, water resources engineering and environmental engineering by working in Iraqi state institutions. Havan's practical experience was enhanced through her work with the American company Washington group in the field of agricultural land reclamation and the construction of power stations in central and southern Iraq, in addition to her work with the Italian company Studio Galy to prepare Master Plan for the water and sewage system for Kut city. In addition to its work, Havan has social activities in the field of environmental and nature protection, wetlands and their ecosystem.