Dr. Khattak is a Distinguished Professor and Interim Department Head of Civil Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL). He received his doctoral degree from Michigan State University in December of 1999 with specialization in pavement design and materials. He has 30 years of combined research, teaching and consulting experience in the areas of pavement management, pavement performance modeling, nondestructive testing, advance pavement design, numerical modeling, infrastructural and transportation materials, material characterization, and geotechnical engineering. During his tenure at UL, Dr. Khattak has established the Infrastructure and Materials Testing Facility and pavement research program using internally and externally funded grants. Dr. Khattak has directed various externally funded Research and Development studies as PI and CoI through local, state, and federal agencies. He has attended several professional development workshops and training courses in Infrastructures systems. He has delivered presentations in numerous conferences and department of transportation meetings and has published his research findings in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceeding, agency’s technical reports, and US Patents (Over 100). He is the Director for Infrastructure and Materials Testing Facility at UL, affiliated with the Institute of Materials Research and Innovation (IMRI), and Center for Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Systems (CAST) at UL Lafayette. He holds the Professional Engineering (P.E) status in the state of Louisiana. Dr. Khattak is also active member of ASCE and other professional societies. He is a recipient of McDermott International, M. Eli Girard, Slemco/BORSF Endowed Professorships Awards, Louisiana Engineering Society Faculty Professionalism Award, Outstanding Doctoral Student Mentor Award, Research Achievement, and Innovator Awards.

Mauro Manca is one of Spain’s youngest and most influential sustainability leaders. Doctor Architect and Environmental Civil Engineer, he is a professor at UIC Barcelona and founder of Energreen Design, a consultancy pioneering circular economy in the built environment. Mauro is an accredited professional (VERDE, DGNB, WELL AP) and EU Taxonomy expert, collaborating across Europe and Latin America. His work includes landmark projects in Spain and South America —where he co-leads the Green Taxonomy for Social Housing for Ecuador in partnership with public banks and multilateral institutions. He led the Sócrates Bio-building—Spain’s first circular building—and secured €2.75M in NextGen funds for the Arenys de Mar public retrofit. He has been awarded the UIC Innovation for his teaching activity, selected as a top Italian young engineer by ISSNAF, and was a REBUILD Award finalist in 2020 and winner in 2025 for sustainability and decarbonization. He also founded Fitbuildings, recognized by Barcelona Activa’s B-Step 2022. Mauro is a frequent speaker at global forums like Camacol VERDE (Colombia) and the LATAM Steel Frame Congress (Brazil).

Albert Bicol is an internationally recognized expert in sustainable master planning, smart cities, and net-zero energy building design. With over two decades of experience across Canada, the US, and Asia, Albert has led sustainability consulting for major communities, resorts, university campuses, and mixed-use developments worldwide. He has contributed to over 65 Net-Zero Energy projects globally and was one of the earliest presenters on NZ building design at Greenbuild 2006. A dynamic speaker, Albert has delivered more than 300 presentations internationally and actively volunteers to educate youth on climate change. Formerly a partner at Cobalt Engineering/Integral Group, Albert founded Alberto Bicol Consulting Inc. and its parent firm, AB Net-Zero Designs Inc., to champion innovative, high-performance solutions. He also serves as an advisor to the Re!magining Cities Foundation and has reviewed LEED projects for USGBC and CaGBC. Albert’s work reflects a commitment to both environmental leadership and practical business value.

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.

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.

Prof. and Dr. Dai-Yeun Jeong is presently the Director of Asia Climate Change Education Center and an emeritus professor at Jeju National University in South Korea where he served as an environmental professor from 1981 until his retirement in 2012. He received BA and MA degree in sociology from Korea University (South Korea), and PhD in environmental sociology from the University of Queensland (Australia). Throughout his distinguished career, he has held key leadership and advisory roles, including President of the Asia-Pacific Sociological Association, Teaching Professor at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, and the Acting Director of the Jeju Secretariat for the UNESCO World Network of Island and Coastal Biosphere Reserves. He has also contributed to national policy as a member of the Presidential Commission on Sustainable Development of the Republic of Korea, and as Research Associate of the Environmental Policy Commission for Sustainable Development at the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. He has represented the South Korean government delegate as a delegate to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and to the OECD Environmental Meetings. An esteemed academic and researcher, he is the author of 13 books including Environmental Sociology, and has published 60 academic papers in both domestic and international journals. He has conducted over 100 environmental research projects supported by domestic and international organizations.

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.

David Barberi is a LEED-certified architect and results-driven project manager with over 12 years of international experience across architecture, construction and real estate development. With a Master’s degree in Infrastructure Planning from the University of Stuttgart and a bachelors in Building Engineering from the Politecnico di Torino, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to technical project management and sustainable urban development. He has successfully led cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle of complex residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, consistently through his expertise in stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, process optimization, and innovation-driven development. With leadership, collaborative style and a sharp focus on aligning business objectives with engineering precision, as a strong communicator and strategist, thriving in dynamic environments where creativity, sustainability, and technology intersect. Currently based in Munich, Germany, he is seeking new markets to contribute to forward-thinking teams in the architecture and real estate development sector.

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.

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.

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.

Dr Umair Khalid is a lecturer in Construction Project Management at the University of West London. Before starting his teaching career, he worked in the construction industry for several years on different infrastructure development projects. His research focuses on health and safety management and sustainable development of the construction industry in the United Kingdom which are the key challenges in the UK construction sector.

Juan Diego Vargas is a Structural Engineer specializing in Earthquake Engineering. He holds a Master’s degree in Earthquake Engineering from Imperial College London and has four years of experience across research and industry. Juan Diego has contributed to research on Fibre Reinforced Concrete and Cold-Formed Steel Sections, earning the Best Thesis Award from the Colombian Association of Earthquake Engineering during his undergraduate studies. His current work focuses on non-intrusive structural investigations. He is passionate about integrating research and applied engineering to advance the understanding of structural behavior.

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.

Amin Ramezantitkanloo is a PhD Student in Civil Engineering at Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Poland. He earned his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering-Structural Engineering from Semnan University, Iran. His academic background is rooted in structural mechanics, with a particular focus on seismic performance, structural stability, and finite element modelling. His current research focuses on the evaluation of anchorage systems and scaffold connections, specifically investigating the static behaviour of anchors and joints and their impact on overall scaffold stability and safety. This work aims to address critical safety and design challenges in temporary support structures and proposes methods to improve their reliability under various loading conditions. Amin Ramezantitkanloo has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in international journals and conferences. One of his notable publications, “Problems of Monitoring Critical Elements of Scaffolding,” appeared in the Archives of Civil Engineering, highlighting innovative approaches to monitoring vulnerable components in scaffolding systems. He has actively contributed to research projects involving finite element modelling using ABAQUS, and is proficient in tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, and AUTOCAD. Beyond research, he has significant teaching experience as a teaching assistant and software instructor at multiple institutions in both Iran and Poland, delivering courses in structural dynamics, elasticity theory, and civil engineering design software. Amin is an active participant in the global civil engineering research community, regularly contributing as an author, reviewer, and invited speaker in international forums.

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.

Estovio Farrel Timothy, an Indonesian structural engineer, graduated with honors from Bandung Institute of Technology, earning a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2022, GPA 3.78/4.00) and an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (2023, GPA 3.88/4.00) through a 4+1 Fast Track Program. Specializing in wind engineering, he developed fragility functions for Indonesia’s first tornado (2023), analyzing 259 structures and establishing wind speed estimates (17.66–75.10 m/s). Timothy led the creation of Indonesia’s first Design Wind Map, integrating ERA5 reanalysis and AWS data, and contributed to revising SNI 1727, aligning it with ASCE 7. His research on an 85-story building using Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD) reduced reinforcement by 10.92%, saving up to 32.31% in columns. Since 2023, he has worked with Shanghai Construction Group, designing projects like Shenzhen’s 80,000 sqm Snow World, and BI Group, enhancing structures in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Timothy has published multiple manuscripts, presented at HAKI Seminar (2023), and taught advanced structural dynamics globally, achieving 95% satisfaction. At ITB, he supervised 19+ theses and taught 659 students. Recognized as Best Graduate (ITB) and a multi-scholarship recipient, he excels in ETABS, MATLAB, and Python, advancing structural resilience and wind design standards across ASEAN.

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

Dr. Chang-Geun Cho was born in Daegu, Republic of Korea on January 16, 1970. Professor Cho received Ph.D in Tokyo Institute of Technology is teaching in the field of concrete structures in department of architectural engineering, Chosun University, and president in Korean Association for Spatial Structures as well as Research Board (RB) in National Research Foundation of Korea. Dr. Hyeon-Ku Park is working as professor in Songwon University, Republic of Korea, in the field of building environments with controls of building sounds and vibrations. Msc. Sang-Kyoo Park, as President and CEO in EQ Structural Engineering Co. in Republic of Korea, is running several companies specializing in steel and concrete composite structures.

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

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

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.

Ejazulhaq Rahimi is a PhD candidate at Ritsumeikan University, with over a decade of professional experience in engineering and research. His expertise spans construction and civil engineering, project management, green innovative materials, and non-destructive testing techniques. His research is guided by a global perspective, with focused interests in material science, sustainable construction materials, the circular economy, and waste recycling. Through his interdisciplinary work, he contributes to advancing environmentally responsible practices in civil engineering.

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. 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.

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.

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.

His expertise lies in sustainable land use planning, environmental impact assessments, and designing community-driven climate initiatives. Dr. Odeleye is deeply invested in bridging the gap between rural and urban development, emphasizing grassroots empowerment and environmental literacy. He is currently enhancing his credentials with advanced certifications in carbon credit auditing, including ISO 14064/14065, Verra, and Gold Standard, to ensure that local communities, businesses, and governments can equitably participate in verified carbon offset markets. Dr. Odeleye’s core competencies include carbon credit auditing, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, environmental and real estate economics, urban-rural development strategies, and the promotion of circular economy principles and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) policies. His purpose-driven approach integrates economic analysis with practical urban planning, aiming to create resilient, inclusive communities while advancing global climate goals. Through his leadership at Green Bridge Solutions, Dr. Odeleye continues to champion innovative solutions that balance environmental sustainability with socioeconomic progress, making a lasting impact on both local and international scales.

Okere Chinenye Elizabeth is a Professor in Civil Engineering department at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri with specialization in Structures. She obtained her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering in 1998, Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering in 2006 and 2012 respectively, all from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where she distinguished herself as the top Civil engineering student in 1998. With over 18 years of experience, she has been dedicated to teaching and mentoringboth undergraduate and postgraduate students (M.Eng and Ph.D) in civil/structural engineering, including overseeing their projects. Okereis a corporate member of both the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Association of Professional Women

My full name is Joyce Mukose Sanga, I’m a Congolese , I’m 19 years old . I completed my secondary school in metallic construction at MWAPUSUKENI technical college in Lubumbashi town in 2023 . Now, I’m a student at Rockview University in bachelor of sciences in civil engineering .

Mourad Kaddeche,was born in Skikda, Algeria, in 1978. He received his M.S degree in Electronics systems and Microwaves in 2008, and a PhD degree in Electronicsin 2014 both from Mentouri University of Constantine1, Algeria. His current research interests include High-frequency and high power devices, radio frequency (RF) communication devices,Optoelectronic devices, MEMS, circuits and systems. Presently, He is currently a Professor and is responsible of the Master Telecommunications systems in the Department of Electronics at Djilali Bounaama University, Khemis Miliana, Algeria. He has supervised several master's students, coauthored various publications, and participated in numerous international conferences.