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A visionary leader and accomplished scholar, Dr. Vistasp M. Karbhari took office in June 2013 as the eith president of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). As president, he is committed to advancing UTA’s national and international profile while strengthening excellence in research and teaching and ensuring the success of UTA’s students in campus-based and online degree programs in Texas and around the world. In the 2017-18 academic year, UTA served almost 60,000 students through these programs. Under his leadership, UTA has achieved Carnegie R-1 status, was named a Hispanic-Serving Institution, and is ranked as the top educational institution in the State of Texas for Veterans and Adult Learners, in addition to having nationally ranked programs in each of UTA’s schools and colleges. Prior to joining UTA, President Karbhari served at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (2008-2013), the University of California San Diego (1995-2008), and the University of Delaware (1991-1995). A prolific researcher, President Karbhari is an expert in the processing and mechanics of composites, durability of materials, infrastructure rehabilitation, and multi-threat mitigation, and has authored or co-authored more than 460 papers in journals and conference proceedings and edited or co-edited six books. He is a fellow of several pre-eminent research organizations, including the National Academy of Inventors, the American Society of Civil Engineers, ASM International, the International Institute for Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Construction, the International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure, and the ASCE’s Structural Engineering Institute.

Senthilarasu (Senthil) Sundaram is a Professor in the School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies at Teesside University. His passion towards energy and sustainability in the energy sector has started during his pre-doctoral research course (MPhil in Applied Physics) which leads to PhD in organic solar cells materials. He has published over 250 articles in well reputed journals and conferences along with 7 books. Senthil currently leads the sustainable energy material themed research in the Teesside University. Prior to joining in the Teesside, Senthil was an Associate Professor in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and as Lecturer and senior lecturer in University of Exeter where he led the “Energy materials” group within Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) where he led energy conversion and storage, environment friendly materials for energy applications. His research focus is sustainable energy vectors in through renewable energy especially in solar energy. He has strong background in resource assessment, theoretical modelling and simulation for different solar systems including thin film PV and third generation solar cell materials and devices and solar thermal. He has experience in sustainable energy generation through environmentally friendly materials such as dye-sensitised solar cells, Tin based perovskite solar cells and thin film photovoltaics which includes dye, synthesize, characterisation and recycle. He has worked on Impact Acceleration grants funded by ESRC to generate and estimate the impact in dairy and water industries in India. He is also currently working on the construction of environmentally friendly materials for flexible solar cells. He has involved in different projects as a PI and CoI funded by EPSRC (EP/S030786/1, EP/P003435/1, EP/P003605/1, EP/T025875/1), Interreg-ERDF funded The Intelligent Community Energy, ERDF funded Agri-Tech Cornwall and ESIF funded Energy Independent farming. His group is focusing on the heavy metal removal using graphene membranes and wastewater treatment in the textile industries. He is leading Impact Programme in the “Textile wastewater treatment and remediation using carbon materials” for developing countries to effectively recycle their textile wastewater. He is working on sustainable energy technologies to create environmentally sustainable materials for energy generation, storage, building integrated applications, thermal storage, water remediation, and low carbon heating applications.

Dr. Agrawal is currently the Herbert Kayser Professor of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York and has expertise in diverse and broad areas of bridge engineering, including smart materials, inspection, monitoring, robotic, remote sensing, and inspections using unknown aerial vehicles, asset management of bridges, artificial intelligence technology and extreme hazards on bridges. Dr. Agrawal also has been PI of large number of projects from local, state, and federal agencies during the last 25 years with total external funding of more than $15 M. All these projects were completed successfully with significant, new contributions to the state-of-the-art. He has published more than 300 technical papers and reports. He has also carried out large number of technology transfer activities, such as developing seismic design guidelines for NYCDOT, scour countermeasure design guidelines, seismic design guideline and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) operating procedures manual for NJDOT and design guidance for vehicle impacts on bridge piers for FHWA. Because of his outstanding efforts, he was awarded the best implementation award in 2022 by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. He served as the Editor in Chief of ASCE’s Journal of Bridge Engineering for 12 years and is the recipient of numerous national and international research awards. His time in this project will account for 80% of his non-teaching activities.

Cosimo Magazzino was born in Grottaglie (Italy) in 1980. He obtained his BA in Public Administration and his Ph.D. in Political Science at Roma Tre University (Italy). POSITIONS He is a Professor of Economic Policy, European Economic Policy, and Environmental and Energy Economics at Roma Tre University; International Financial Markets at LINK Campus University; Environmental and Tourism Economics at "Niccolò Cusano" University. He is a member of the Ph.D. Council on Political Science, Roma Tre.

Graduated from HKU (global subject ranking 14 in QS), I now serve as an Associate Professor in Dept of Economics and Finance in Hong Kong Shue Yan University. I am the founder and director of Sustainable Real Estate Research Center. My major research interests lie in SDGs, construction safety and health, housing economics, real estate economics, applied AI, I am listed as Stanford University World’s Top 2% Scientist across 22 scientific fields and 176 sub-fields of all scientists (2020-2022 single year, 2022 career-long) with the highest rank in the fields of artificial intelligence, Information & Communication Technologies, Environmental Sciences (2021)/energy(2022). I act as a journal editorial board member and SI editor for SSCI/SCIE journals, an author of 9 books and over 200 articles over the past eight years. Apart from writing single-authored papers mostly in my early career, I have quite an extensive academic network with research collaborators from Australia, the UK, Italy, the US, Cyprus, France, Canada, Thailand, Malaysia, Turkey, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and mainland China etc. I am also an invited keynote speaker for over 30 conferences.

Masoud Akbarzadeh is a designer with a unique academic background and experience in architectural design, computation, and structural engineering. He is an Associate Professor of Architecture in Structures and Advanced Technologies and the Director of the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory (PSL). He holds a D.Sc. from the Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH Zurich, where he was a Research Assistant in the Block Research Group. He holds two degrees from MIT: a Master of Science in Architecture Studies (Computation) and a MArch, the thesis for which earned him the renowned SOM award. He also has a degree in Earthquake Engineering and Dynamics of Structures from the Iran University of Science and Technology and a BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering. His main research topic is Three-Dimensional Graphical Statics, which is a novel geometric method of structural design in three dimensions. In 2020, he has received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award to extend the methods of 3D/Polyhedral Graphic Statics for Education, Design, and Optimization of High-Performance Structures.

Dr. Chirag Bhimani is an experienced Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainability and Environment Professional with more than 25 years of experience in the areas of pollution control, sustainability and climate change domain Chirag has the breadth and depth of experience needed to quickly understand entrepreneurs’ businesses and craft the most suitable solutions for various pollution control, environmental and sustainability challenges faced by the governments and industries alike. He worked with Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) for more than 23 years with final stint at GPCB Head Office in Gandhi agar. He was the Nodal Officer for Preparation of Best Available Techniques Reference (BREF) Document at GPCB and Ease of Doing Business Initiative of Government of India. He was the Convener for the Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) & Pilot Emissions Trading Scheme and had initiated various innovative governance reforms as an environmental regulator. He contributed as Senior Technical Advisor at The Deutsche Gesellschaft für International Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (German Corporation for International Cooperation GmbH). He currently possess prominent positions and advisory roles: CEO, Catamaran Enterprises, LLC, USA (Climate Change Mitigation Solutions) Executive Director (Sustainability), Optimor Ventures LLC, Delaware, USA Advisor, Universal CO2 Emission and Offset Registry Private Ltd., New Delhi, India Expert Member BAT (INDIA) and Member of Sub-Group for Study on Cross Country Comparison of Selected BREFs of BAT Projects of Waste Incineration, Pulp and Paper Sector and Plastic Waste Sector, Environment Directorate, OECD, Paris Ambassador for the Island Innovation Network under their Island Innovation Ambassador Program Advisor to many not-for-profit and for-profit organizations

An associate professor at the Fujian University of Technology, he obtained his Ph.D. in Architectural Design and Theory from Tongji University. His research spans ecological and energy efficiency research, low-carbon architecture design, sustainable planning for historic cities, regional architecture theory and design, climate adaptation, geothermal and UHI monitoring, building and energy simulations, environmental control, urban climate change, and carbon neutrality. At the Fujian University of Technology, he leads the project “Adaptive Green Architecture Strategies for the Future: Towards 'Zero Carbon' Housing” and is a principal researcher at the Fuzhou Research Base for Belt and Road Initiative studies. Dr. Akram has published over 15 papers in SCI, EI, and Chinese core journals and authored the book “Sustainable Adaptation Climate and Energy Efficiency of Traditional Buildings Technologies in the Hot Dry Regions - Case Studies in West Asia”, which has been translated into eight languages. He is a member of the Shanghai Architecture Society and its Ecological Construction Committee, as well as a board member of the Fujian International Talent Exchange Association. Dr. Akram's accolades include the Excellence Award for High-Level Talents and the "Excellent Instructor" honorary title at Fujian University of Technology, along with multiple awards in national competitions.

Mosbeh R. Kaloop received the M.S. degree from the Public Works Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt, in 2006, and the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Reduction Engineering and Protective Engineering, Civil Engineering School, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China, in 2010.,He is currently an Associate Professor with Mansoura University, and a Research Professor with Incheon National University, Incheon, South Korea. His research interests include the areas of geomatics, structural health monitoring, modeling, and applied geodesy and surveying engineering.,Dr. Kaloop serves as an Academic Editor in advances in Civil Engineering Journal and an Associate Editor in Innovative Infrastructure Solutions Journal

As the Vice President of Academic Relations at Project Management Institute (PMI), Olivier Lazar works with universities, colleges, and academic networks across the world. He partners with these institutions to implement powerful learning solutions, like training and credentials, necessary to make a meaningful impact on the world. Prior to this role, Olivier served as Vice President of Community & Social Impact at PMI. He managed and drove teams to spearhead PMI’s mission to equip individuals and organizations with essential project management skills and community connection to drive meaningful social impact. Before assuming his current role at PMI in 2020, Olivier spent more than two decades providing leadership to organizations to drive transformational change through strategic operations oversight, business planning, corporate vision alliance, and project excellence. Committed to giving back, Olivier has held various volunteer leadership roles, notably serving as Chapter President of PMI’s Switzerland Chapter. He sits on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement Europe, embodying his dedication to empowering future leaders and fostering community engagement.

Mr. 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.

Dr Nic Bao is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Architecture Technology Course Coordinator at the School of Architecture and Urban Design, RMIT University, as well as a Visiting Professor at Shenzhen University. Before joining RMIT, Nic used to teach at the University of Melbourne, Monash University, Tongji University etc as a sessional lecturer. His research explores design methodologies for establishing a complementary relationship among architecture, computational design, structural engineering, behavioural algorithms, robotic fabrication, additive manufacturing, and intelligent construction.

Furqan has over a decade of experience in the development sector, having worked on various projects addressing disaster and climate resilience at regional, national, and community levels in the Asia Pacific region. He led successful projects in Pakistan such as the Sindh Resilience Project and the Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project funded by the World Bank. Passionate about climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, resilience, and community-based initiatives, Furqan brings extensive experience and expertise to these fields. His proficiency lies in orchestrating multidisciplinary teams and forging strategic partnerships to develop innovative approaches for climate change adaptation, with a particular focus on cutting-edge solutions. As the lead of the AdaptX Hub at the AI Technology Center, Furqan leads a flagship initiative mandated to drive research, education, and services in Climate Change and Disaster Management, aiming to leverage AI-driven solutions for climate change adaptation in the region.

A seasoned Geographer with over 13 years of experienced and expertise in Climate Change,environmental sustainability,Researcher and Finance Mitigation.A Sustainability Specialist focused on creating innovative solutions for Urban and rural development challenges,bringing data-driven insights to complex environmental and policy issues while fostering sustainable communities through effective planning and informed decision -making.

Dr Amonya is a scholar on complexity and public investment. For over two decades, he has taught and advised on infrastructure and public policy across the world. He was Chair, Transport Systems Economics, PIARC, 2016/9. In that role, he led policy makers and academics in attempting to understand transport investment in 122 countries by constructing their policy spaces as dynamical systems. Earlier, he led the governance theme of a UK development programme called Global Transport Knowledge Partnership that sought to bridge the chasm between policymaking and universities of Africa and South-East Asia. He worked for Mott MacDonald (2007/10), advising on PPP around the world. Earlier, he worked for Scott Wilson (now AECOM) in association with the University of Nottingham, guiding infrastructure asset management across the world. Now, he advises Fortune 500 companies in London and other cities on corporate strategy in the era of net zero. In addition, he is assisting African countries in knitting their post-Covid policies. He also guides dialogue on PPP as a member of UNECE team of PPP experts. He advises on infrastructure and complexity under Lyciar.

I hold a Master's degree in Environmental Management from the University of Tehran. As a dedicated researcher, I specialize in a diverse range of fields including river valleys morphology, wind environment analysis, urban air pollution modeling, blue-green infrastructures, air quality and thermal comfort in outdoor spaces, urban climate modeling, greenways, urban forestry, GIS, heat islands, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). My passion for understanding and improving our urban environments has led me to complete a 6-month internship at the University of Genoa, focusing on urban physics modeling. I am committed to utilizing my expertise to drive positive change and innovation in the field of environmental science and urban planning. Let's connect and collaborate on creating sustainable and resilient urban spaces for the future.

Simai Yang is a third-year PhD candidate at the School of Management Science and Real Estate, Chongqing University, China. He has participated in several research projects, including the Key Project of National Social Science Foundation of China, the Major Project of Sichuan Philosophy and Society, and the Faceted Project of Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipality. His research interests include project management, project risk management and transportation infrastructure management.

Dr. Pat Rajeev joined the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) as a Senior Lecturer in November 2013. Prior to joining SUT, he worked as a research fellow at Monash University from 2009 to 2013. His work at Monash focused in the areas of failure management of pipeline (both onshore and offshore), numerical modelling of pipe-soil interaction, and sensor technology for pipeline monitoring. He earned his BSc degree with Honors in civil engineering from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and MSc in Earthquake Engineering from ROSE School, University of Pavia in Italy. Prior to pursuing his PhD at ROSE School, he was a visiting researcher at TNO DIANA B.V in The Netherlands and working on dynamic soil-structure interaction (finite element) modelling of geo-systems. He received his PhD in Earthquake Engineering (Structural) in 2008 under the guidance of Professor Paolo. E. Pinto. His research interests include earthquake-resistant design and analysis of structures, pipeline engineering, soil-foundation-structure interaction (SFSI), advanced sensor technology and structural reliability and risk analysis. His research projects have been funded by the Australian Research Council, Department of State government Victoria, CRC for Low Carbon Living, Australian Building Codes Board, Italian Civil Protection Agency, European Union, non-profit institutions, and private industry.

Dr. Kong Fah Tee . His research interests include transportation infrastructure engineering and management, heavy construction engineering, steel engineering and construction composite materials in construction, structural analysis and design, and seismic rehabilitation of existing structures. Koorosh is currently an academic and also consults as a professional engineer and senior technical advisor. Dr Kong Fah Tee, BEng(Hons) PhD PGCert(HE) MBA DIC FHEA research effort has been focused on: structural system identification and health monitoring; structural reliability and failure analysis; experimental stress analysis; and fatigue, fracture mechanics and structural dynamics. He has published three books and more than 210 papers, of which 140 are in refereed international journals associated with over 2779 citations, an H-index of 28 and an i-10 index of 71. He has been awarded research grants with a total worth over £1 million. He has supervised 13 PhD students to successful completion. He is currently serving as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Forensic Engineering (Inderscience) and International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. He was awarded an International Research Collaboration Award from the University of Sydney and invited as a foreign expert to the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Prof. Kerry McManus is a full professor specializing in civil infrastructure.

Xu Lan, an ambitious scholar, completed her undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor's degree at Chengdu University in China in 2023. During her time there, she demonstrated exceptional academic abilities and a thirst for knowledge, laying a solid foundation for future graduate studies. Currently, She is pursuing a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering at Chongqing University, a renowned institution of higher learning in China. Chongqing University boasts a strong faculty and advanced teaching facilities in the field of management science, providing Xu Lan with a vast learning platform and ample opportunities for in-depth research. In the future, She plans to either continue her academic pursuits or embark on a career in the management field, applying her acquired knowledge and skills to practical work, contributing to the development of enterprises and society.

An experienced Civil/Structural Engineer with over 10 years in structural design and construction management. Proficient in software like Staad Pro and AutoCAD, with a BEng, MEng, and extensively involved in civil and structural engineering research works. A research expert in the area of sustainable material performance in concrete, with a proven track record of academic excellence, with several publications in reputable journals and a role as a reviewer for journals and conferences

Williams, PhD Researcher & Expert in Construction Materials and Construction of Heavy & Light Structures. As a renowned researcher and expert in the construction industry, Williams specializes in the development and maintenance of both heavy and light structures. His research endeavors focus on advancing the knowledge of engineers, scholars, and concrete practitioners in understanding the synergistic effects of alkali-silica reaction and chloride-induced steel corrosion on reinforced concrete structures in marine environments.