Professor Constantina Lekakou’s research focusses on multifunctional and energy materials and devices for various applications, including civil engineering and the built environment, electrified transport and the health sector. Her expertise covers manufacturing, materials characterisation and modelling. She works in the areas of composite materials, energy harvesting and energy storage.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Leppla is a distinguished expert in geotechnical engineering with extensive academic and professional experience. He studied civil engineering at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and the Technical University Darmstadt. From 2007 to 2017, he worked as a research associate at the Institute and Laboratory of Geotechnics at the Technical University Darmstadt, focusing on soil-structure interaction, soil, rock, and salt mechanics, tunneling, and special geotechnical constructions. Since 2013, he has also served as a project leader at the international consulting firm Ingenieursozietät Professor Dr.-Ing. Katzenbach GmbH, contributing to major infrastructure projects worldwide. He completed his doctorate with excellence in 2017 on the time-variant material behavior of granular rock salt and numerical simulation. He has been an assistant lecturer for tunneling since 2014. In 2021, he became Professor for Geotechnics at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and continues his work as a scientific consultant, with over 425 publications and presentations.

Ridwan Naife, P.E., is the Founder and CEO of BeneCent and a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas and New Mexico. With extensive experience in civil, municipal, and transportation engineering, he has led the development of innovative prefabricated building solutions that combine thermal insulation, soundproofing, and fire resistance. Under his leadership, BeneCent has delivered more than one million square feet of poultry housing in the middle east, demonstrating efficiency, durability, and scalability. Ridwan is also committed to sustainable urban development, advancing green roofing solutions that capture rainwater, reduce stormwater runoff, and support more resilient, environmentally responsible communities.

Prof. Herbert Huppert FRS is an Emeritus Prof. at Cambridge University, who initiated and has published extensively on geological fluid mechanics, including lava flows, granular collapses, tsunami propagation, gravity current flows, solidification, flows in porous media, ice formation and melting, flows through coral reefs andCO_2 sequestration. He was an Associate Editor of JFM for almost 20 years and has successfully supervised some 22 students for their Ph. D. He was the (Australian, living in England !) Chair of the committee reporting to the European Commissionersin 2011on Carbon Capture and Storage. Now retired from Cambridge University, he enjoys visiting, lecturing and helping students in, at least, China, India, Brazil,Italy and Austria.

Dr. Faisal Manzoor Arain is a seasoned academic and construction project management expert, holding an MS and PhD in Construction Project Management. With a career spanning Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Canada, he has excelled in leadership roles within academia and industry. Dr. Arain completed a Leadership Development Program at Harvard University and led the establishment of Canada’s first Bachelor of Science in Construction Project Management at SAIT in Calgary. He also chaired the Saskatchewan Higher Education Quality Assurance Board’s panel for evaluating new baccalaureate programs. Dr. Arain’s industry experience includes roles as an Architect, Project Manager, Director, and Consultant. He has published over 120 research papers, 12 books, and 2 book chapters, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Construction Project Management. As an expert member of the World Association for Sustainable Development, he has served on boards such as Value Analysis Canada and the Canadian Green Building Council, and chaired INTBAU Canada. His academic leadership includes positions as Chair of Construction Project Management at SAIT, Associate Dean at NAIT, and Senior Principal/Senior Dean at Niagara College’s Saudi Arabia campuses. Dr. Arain also served as Vice President Academic in Alberta and Ontario, and as President of Willowbank School of Restoration Arts. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of AM Management Global Inc. in Alberta.

Dr Tadashi Hara, boon on September 11, 1974, is a Professor and Vice Director of the Disaster Prevention Division at Kochi University, Japan, specializing in geotechnical engineering. He earned an M.A. and Ph. D. in civil engineering form Chuo University, Japan. Prof. Hara’s career includes roles at NEWJEC, Co., Ltd., Chuo University and Wakayama National College of Technology. His research focuses on earthquake-resistant structures, liquefaction mechanism, wood and gabion technology, and reservoir reinforcement, and he has authored 165 papers and 15 technical books. He manages JICA projects, particularly in Nepal, to develop disaster-resistant infrastructure. He lectures at Ehime University and University of Kochi Health Sciences and contributes expertise internationally in disaster management and training.

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.

Seong-Cheol Lee is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Kyungpook National University, South Korea. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil, Urban, and Geosystem Engineering from Seoul National University, completing his doctoral research on the shear behavior of concrete beams with arch action. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Kyungpook National University and the KEPCO International Nuclear Graduate School (KINGS), and held postdoctoral and senior research positions at the University of Toronto and Seoul National University. Prof. Lee’s research focuses on nonlinear structural analysis of concrete structures, shear and seismic behavior, fiber-reinforced and prestressed concrete, advanced construction materials, and concrete applications related to nuclear power plant decommissioning and radioactive waste management. He has published extensively in leading international journals and has contributed to the development and validation of concrete design codes. His academic excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, including Best Lecture and Best Paper Presentation honors.

Dr. Ahmad Shtayya is the Chief Executive Officer of Radian Engineering Consultant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with more than 21 years of experience in architectural engineering, project management, sustainability consulting, and real estate development across the UAE, KSA, Jordan, and Palestine. His professional expertise spans sustainable design, green building certification, strategic project delivery, and large-scale urban development programs. He has led major government and private-sector initiatives, including diplomatic infrastructure upgrades for the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mega-housing programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, healthcare facilities, and renewable energy projects. Dr. Shtayya holds a Master of Science in Project Management from Anglia Ruskin University (UK) and is currently completing a PhD in Business Management at Management & Science University (Malaysia). He is a USGBC® Faculty member and a certified LEED Green Associate, with extensive credentials in sustainability, environmental systems, and strategic project leadership. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing sustainable engineering practices, integrating ESG principles, and enhancing organizational performance within the built environment.

Prof. Askar Zhussupbekov is the Director of the Geotechnical Institute and Professor of Civil Engineering at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan. With over four decades of academic and professional experience, he has made pioneering contributions to geotechnical and foundation engineering, particularly under complex soil conditions in Central Asia. Prof. Zhussupbekov has served as Vice-President of ISSMGE for Asia, chaired multiple international committees, and delivered keynote lectures in more than 60 countries. He has supervised over 70 doctoral and Ph.D. dissertations and authored 300+ scientific publications and books. His distinguished honors include the Honorary Doctor of SPBGASU (Russia), Best Professor Awards, and national medals recognizing his contributions to science and engineering. Prof. Zhussupbekov continues to advance geotechnical innovation through international collaboration and leadership in major infrastructure projects across Kazakhstan and beyond.

Professor Lin earned his Ph. D. degree from the Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, in 1989. His research interests cover experimental fluid mechanics, nonlinear water waves, river and open-channel hydraulics, flow visualization techniques, and bridge scour and related countermeasures. In 2016, he was granted the Golden Prize of Outstanding Engineering Professor by the Chinese Institute of Engineers in Taiwan. He has published more than 85 journal papers and has served on the editorial board of reputable international journals.

Keke Xiao, a recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship in Germany and an independent principal investigator at Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, in 2016. After completing her doctorate, she engaged in teaching and research at Tsinghua University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. She joined Guangdong Technion – Israel Institute of Technology in June 2023. Dr. Xiao has conducted in-depth research on anaerobic sludge digestion and the engineering applications of sludge dewatering. She is currently focused primarily on the study of dissolved organic matter in environmental samples. In the field of sewage sludge treatment and disposal, Dr. Xiao has published over 140 SCI papers in journals such as Environmental Science & Technology, Water Research, Chemical Engineering Journal, Environment International, ACS ES&T Engineering, and ACS ES&T Water. Her H-index is 54, with a citation count of 8,577 (as of January 2026), and five of her papers have been recognized as Highly Cited Papers. Dr. Xiao is a member of the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS), the International Water Association (IWA), and the American Chemical Society (ACS). Her research work has been featured in German media. She has been recognized as a Huazhong Scholar and a high-level talent in Shantou City, and has been consecutively listed in the “World’s Top 2% Scientists” ranking from 2020 to 2025. She was selected as the “Best Scientist in the field of Chemistry in China” in 2025 by Research.com and received the “Rising Star of Science Award” from Research.com in the same year. She serves as a review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Hazardous Waste Identification Review of China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology of Israel. She has delivered over 20 academic and industry invited/keynote speeches. Additionally, she serves as an editor for the environmental ecology journal Environmental Research. Technologies developed by her have been honored with the First Prize of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award (2024) and the Second Prize of Science and Technology Award from the Chinese Environmental Sanitation Association (2022).

Peter Sarlos is a recently retired architect (September 2024), town planner, lawyer, arbitrator, construction adjudicator and accredited expert with over 50 years post post-graduate experience in leadership roles in the building and construction industry in Australia. In addition to his work as an architect, Peter has contributed his expertise as a town planner and lawyer. His skills also extend to the roles of arbitrator, construction adjudicator, and accredited expert, reflecting broad and deep experience across multiple disciplines related to the built environment. He is not an academic having followed a developing awareness of the issues faced by the stakeholders in the industry causing him to develop a collective of cross discipline skills that have allowed him to develop an objective approach to addressing industry problems. His experience was gained in senior practice management in both private and public practices. In the roles of Principal Architect and as a Senior Manager in the Australian Public Service, he was heavily involved in facilities development and management of infrastructure projects of different complexities and values. He had direct involvement in facilities delivery, and facilities management. He has also hade over 40 years’ experience in private practice and as well participating in various professional and technical boards and committees, with significant experience as an expert witness and in Alternate Dispute Resolution. Today, he continues to maintain an involvement in the industry in the role of Senior Associate (part-time) in the Lippmann Partnership, an Australian award-winning architectural practice and continues to consult on town planning matters, mediation and construction adjudication.

Professor Hui Ying WANG graduated for the Master of Science and the Ph.D at the Department of Thermal and Combustion Engineering, Institute Pprime, France. He has been working as a senior researcher at the National Scientific Research Centre in France (CNRS) since 1992.The Institute Pprimeincluding CNRS, ENSMA, University of Poitiersis organized into three departments: Physics and Mechanics of Materials, Fluids-Thermal-Combustion, and Mechanical Engineering. His principal fields of research are focused on the analysis of flame propagation over condensed fuel controlled by heat/mass transfers and reacting flow. He uses different combustion and turbulence models to investigate the characteristic flame configurations (vertical parallel wall fire, pool fire with cross-flow, enclosure fire), fire suppression via water mist and the ignition risk associated with smoke rich in flammable gases within confined and mechanically ventilated environments. His research activity in these areas includes both numerical/theoretical study and experimental validation. Finally, he has published over 120 technical articles in international journals, such as Combustion Science and Technology, Combustion and Flame, Fire Safety Journal, Fire Technology, etc, and in proceedings of symposiums or conferences.

Dr Woo has a BS and MS in mechanical engineering, and he has obtained PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M. He majors in energy system such as HVAC and heat transfer, the optimal design and control of refrigerator, reliability design of thermal components, and failure Analysis of thermal components in the marketplace using the Non-destructive such as SEM & XRAY. In 1992.03–1997 he worked in Agency for Defense Development in Chinhae, South Korea, where he has researcher in charge of Development of Naval weapon System. He was working as a Senior Reliability Engineer in Refrigerator Division, Digital Appliance, SAMSUNG Electronics. Now he is working as associate professor in mechanical department, Ethiopian Technical University.

Dr. Mohammed Bashir is a globally recognized expert in environmental engineering, sustainable development and pollution control, with over 250 high-impact journal publications and an h-index of 54.He currently serves as a senior academic at the School of Engineering and Technology, CQUniversity Australia and adjunct professor at University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia. His research spans key areas such as pollution control, ESG compliance, life cycle assessment, circular economy, and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies. With over 10,500 citations, Dr. Bashir has led numerous interdisciplinary projects funded by government bodies and industry partners, aiming to bridge science with actionable solutions. His current focus includes emerging contaminants (ECs), microplastics, and resource recovery in wastewater systems. A recipient of over 20 international awards and recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University, Dr. Bashir brings a unique blend of academic excellence and practical innovation to solving global environmental challenges.

Dr. Hiroshi Nakazawa is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology at Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology, Japan. He earned his Master’s degree from Tokyo University of Science and began his career in 1996 as an engineer at Kiso Jiban Consultants Co., Ltd. In 2000, he returned to academia as a research associate at Tokyo University of Science, where he initiated pioneering studies on the liquefaction characteristics of unsaturated soils. He received his Doctorate in Engineering in 2007, with research focused on seismic behavior and liquefaction potential of soils. Dr. Nakazawa has held key research and leadership positions at the Port and Airport Research Institute and the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience, where he directed full-scale seismic experiments and developed design methodologies for earthquake-resistant infrastructure. His expertise lies in geotechnical engineering, particularly soil liquefaction, seismic design, and disaster resilience.

Dr. Takashi Nakayama is the Chief Manager of the Facilities Department, Railway Business Division of Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. He is also a Director of C. S. Inspector Co., Ltd. He earned his Ph.D. from The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University. Since 1995, he has been engaged in the maintenance of railway civil engineering structures and tracks. He currently oversees the maintenance of railway facilities such as civil engineering, architecture, tracks, signals, and electricity as a Chief Manager of Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd., and since 2020 has worked as a researcher at C.S. Inspector Co., Ltd., where he is working on developing a method to evaluate the rainfall infiltration status of embankments in real time.

Dr.Seo is a professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Korea National University of Transportation.He received his doctorate from Hanyang University in Korea and joinedthe Illinois University at Urbana-Champaign in the United States as postdoctoral fellow in civil engineering. His main field is structural engineering, especially reinforced concrete structures and steel-concrete composite structures. For about 30 years, he has conducted a lot of research related to the development of precast concrete structural methods. Over the past 10 years, he has been conducting research on not only the strengthening of concrete structures using FRP, but also the measurement and monitoring of deformation of the reinforced structural members using non-destructive testing such as optic fiber and acoustic emission.

Prof. Suksun Horpibulsuk obtained a B.Eng. (Civil Engineering) with Honors Award from Khon Kaen University, Thailand in 1996. Prof. Suksun was subsequently granted a scholarship by the Royal Thailand Government to pursue a M.Eng. in Soil Engineering at Asian Institute of Technology and duly completed in 1998. He then received a prestigious MONBUSHO scholarship from the Japanese Government to pursue his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at Saga University in Japan that he duly completed in 2001. Prof. Suksun joined Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) as a lecturer in 2002. His outstanding research, teaching and service for the university, community and profession over the years was duly recognized when he was promoted to the level of full professor in 2010. He is an associate fellow of The Royal Society of Thailand, as well as a professor of School of Civil Engineering and a founder director of Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development at SUT. He is also an Academic Senate member of SUT and Rajamangala University of Technology Isan. He is presently the president of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) – Thailand Chapter, an adjunct professor at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia and a visiting professor at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several prestigious national and international journals. His most significant contributions have been in the field of ground improvement techniques and pavement engineering, specifically issues associated with compaction, earth reinforcement, chemical stabilization and sustainable rigid and flexural pavements. He has been awarded a large number of competitive research grantstotalling US$10 million. He has published extensively with over 500 technical publications, including over 400 in leading journals. He has a H-index of 81 (Scopus), 12000+ citations and currently averages 1890 (Scopus) citations per annum. He is a senior professional engineer accredited by Council of Engineers, Thailand and science and technology professional in engineering geology accredited by Council of Science and Technology Professionals, Thailand. He has received Telford Premium Prize from Institution of Civil Engineers, London, UK in 2023.Due to his outstanding contributions for the profession and community as well as his national and international recognition, he was nominated as a TRF Senior Scholar in 2013 and 2016 by the Thailand Research Fund. He received an Outstanding National Researcher award in 2019 from National Research Council of Thailand, a Chair Professor award in 2020 from National Science and Technology Development Agency and Science and Technology Award in 2023 from Thailand Toray Science Foundation .

Dr. Prabowo is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Tarumanagara, where he teaches in both the undergraduate and postgraduate Civil Engineering programs. He earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from The University of Hong Kong (ranked in the Top 30 of the QS World University Rankings). His doctoral research focused on bearing failure in cold-formed stainless steel and was fully supported by the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme—an award granted by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council to the top 1% of global talents. His research was also sponsored by Outokumpu, a leading global producer of stainless steel. Dr. Prabowo is an active researcher in the areas of green construction materials, cold-formed steel structures, modular steel structure design, as well as seismic and fire-resistant design of steel structures. Beyond his academic and research work, Dr. Prabowo serves as an editor and peer-reviewer for several national and international civil engineering journals. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Jurnal Mitra Teknik Sipil (UNTAR). He has also served as a reviewer for several leading international Scopus-indexed journals, including the Journal of Constructional Steel Research (Q1), Steel and Composite Structures (Q1), Earthquake and Structures (Q3), and the Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (Q4). Dr. Prabowo has contributed to various academic events, serving as Co-Chair of the 3rd International Conference on Construction, Infrastructure, and Materials (ICCIM 2023) and as a scientific committee member for the 7th International Conference on Advances in Civil and Ecological Engineering Research (ACEER 2025), the 13th International Conference on Advances in Steel-Concrete Composite Structures (ASCCS 2024), and the 3rd International Symposium on Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (ISCEIE 2024), International Conference on Urban Infrastructure Development (ICUID 2025).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Menglim Hoy is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Center of Excellence in Innovation for Sustainable Infrastructure Development (CSI-SUT). His expertise spans geotechnical engineering, pavement materials, sustainable infrastructure, and the recycling of industrial by-products for construction applications. Dr. Hoy earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from SUT in 2017 and has taught extensively at both undergraduate and graduate levels in soil mechanics, concrete technology, geotechnical design, and computer applications in geotechnical engineering. He has authored and co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact international journals such as Construction and Building Materials, Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, Transportation Geotechnics, Engineering Geology, Sustainability, and Road Materials and Pavement Design, with over 1,550 citations and an h-index of 23. His research has been supported by Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), and SUT, focusing on low-carbon and resilient infrastructure using waste by-products, natural rubber latex, hemp fibers, and other industrial by-products in pavement and soil stabilization applications. Dr. Hoy is the recipient of SUT’s Young Outstanding Researcher Award (2023) and was recognized among the “Rising Stars in Geotechnical Engineering” by Frontiers in Built Environment (2024). He has also received multiple research awards from TSRI, underscoring his leadership and innovation in sustainable pavement and geotechnical engineering.

Dr. Suman MANANDHAR is an Associate Professor at Kathmandu University and a Senior Research Fellow and a Founding Member of the Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, Nepal. He conducted postdoctoral research at Kyushu University and served as a Guest/Visiting Associate Professor at the Institute of Lowland and Marine Research, Saga University, Japan. He authored over 70 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and conference proceedings on foundation engineering, ground improvement, slope stability, multi-hazard assessments, climate change-related geo-disasters, and disaster risk reduction. He was honoured with a Gold Medal from the King for the highest rank in Master’s in Geology, a NAST award for thesis writing, and a Presidential Gold Medal for his doctoral degree. He received the Japanese MEXT government scholarship for his doctorate in Civil and Structural Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering, at Kyushu University, Japan. He served as the Lead Guest Editor of Smart Construction and Sustainable Cities, Springer Nature and the Editorial Board Members of Civil Engineering and Architect (CEA) and BUILT Journals. He is a reviewer for journals including Soils & Foundations, ICE Publications, BUILT, Geomorphology, CEA, and Computers & Geotechnics, etc. He obliged as an associate editor and the chief guest editor of the Lowland Technology International Journal and as an editorial board member of the Journal of Nepal Geological Society. As the life members of the Nepal Geotechnical Society and Geological Society of Nepal and, the member of Lion’s International Club, he demonstrates professional excellence and social impact contributing international collaborations.

Tamirlan Kilasov is an absolvent of Czech Technical University in Prague. Currently employed at the company Strabag in the role of Construction engineer. Proficient in several languages. Professionally involved in civil engineering, management, and their combination on-site.

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Dr. Watusiri Suwannarat (Mew) is a Research Engineer in the Research and Development Department at Fudo Tetra Corporation, Japan. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand), where her research focused on hydraulic engineering. She later earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Osaka University (Japan), specializing in coastal engineering.Her research interests include wave dissipation, tsunami overflow, and coastal engineering, with particular emphasis on the analysis and evaluation of coastal structures. She has experience in numerical simulation techniques, including the use of OpenFOAM and DualSPHysics, as well as data analysis and modeling using programming tools such as Python and MATLAB. Her work contributes to the advancement of resilient coastal infrastructure and disaster risk reduction, with a focus on analyzing the stability of coastal structures and developing countermeasures to enhance their performance.

Marcin Debinski is a research and teaching staff member affiliated with Lublin University of Technology. He develops his academic career in the field of engineering and technical sciences, combining research activity with teaching and cooperation with the socio-economic environment. He graduated from Lublin University of Technology with a Master of Science in Engineering degree and subsequently obtained a PhD in technical sciences based on a dissertation devoted to issues related to road traffic conditions and their impact on road traffic noise emissions, as well as possibilities for noise protection. His scientific output includes publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals, chapters in monographs, and conference presentations. His research focuses on phenomena related to road traffic noise, its sources, and methods of protection against it. He has participated in research projects funded by national and European sources, serving as a researcher and as a task leader. He actively cooperates with enterprises and research institutions in the field of knowledge and technology transfer.

Malgorzata Grzegorczyk-Franczak is a member of the academic community at the Lublin University of Technology, employed in the Department of General Construction and associated with the Civil Engineering Laboratory. She is the head of the Building Materials and Concrete Technology Laboratory, and her research activity is concentrated within the discipline of civil engineering, geodesy and transport. She completed her Master's studies at Kielce University of Technology, obtaining the degree of Master of Science in Engineering. She subsequently completed the Doctoral School of Lublin University of Technology, where she prepared her doctoral dissertation entitled ,,Freeze–thaw resistance formation of concrete using polymer admixtures”. Her academic output encompasses publications in domestic and international peer-reviewed journals as well as participation in industry-specific conferences. Her research focuses on issues pertaining to construction materials, in particular concrete technology, the durability of cementitious materials, and the tailoring of their performance properties through the application of advanced chemical admixtures. She is an active participant in research projects and collaborates with academic institutions and industrial enterprises in the field of development and implementation of innovative material solutions in the construction sector.

Victoria Cosmas (VC) is a PhD researcher in the School of Engineering at the University of Surrey. VC is a qualified Architect. She has a BA degree in Architecture from Portsmouth University (2016), a MArch in Architecture from Westminster University (2019) with a distinction and award in her dissertation, and a Part III RIBA Architect qualification from Architectural Association (AA) (2023). Victoria also holds a RIBA Principal Designer CDM and Building Safety Act qualification (2023). Victoria has been practicing architecture for over ten years with extensive experience in the residential sector (new build residential houses, extensions, internal renovations), the sports sector and educational sector.

Prof. Dr. Soner Guler is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Van Yuzuncu Yıl University, Turkey. His research interests include sustainable concrete, cement-based composites, recycled materials, durability, and environmental performance of construction materials.

Dr. Anastasios I. Zouboulis is a Full Professor of Chemical & Environmental Technology at the Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (since 2007). His research focuses on water and wastewater treatment, environmental biotechnology, solid waste management, green chemistry, circular economy, and environmental materials. He has published over 350 journal articles and 150 conference papers, with around 30,000 citations (H-index: Scopus 64, Google Scholar 79). He has supervised 15 Ph.D. theses (plus 3 ongoing), over 40 MSc and 100 diploma theses. He has led or participated in more than 90 research projects, received several awards, and is active as a consultant for environmental management. He serves on editorial boards and scientific committees and holds 2 international and 4 national patents.

Dr. Peleka Effrosyni serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff at the Chemistry Department of AUTH. She studied at the Chemistry Department of Aristotle University (2000), from where she received her PhD (2007). Since 2001 she is an active researcher, participating in several research projects (more than 20). Her research interests include waste and water treatment methods, environmental technology, green and circular chemistry. She is co-author in 44 peer-reviewed journal publications (h-index 23), 60 conference proceedings, 5 book chapters and co-supervised more than 15 graduate theses.

Dr. Ryu Noda holds a Ph.D. in Bioresource Science from Akita Prefectural University. After graduating from the Department of Forest Science, he spent approximately 13 years as a mountain disaster prevention consultant, where he was engaged in field investigations of natural disasters and the research and development of disaster mitigation infrastructure. Since 2013, he has served as a research fellow at Kyushu University and later as a lecturer at Akita University. His areas of expertise include forest civil engineering and timber engineering. His research focuses on the development of disaster prevention facilities aimed at mitigating natural hazards and promoting rapid forest recovery. In particular, he explores the structural performance of timber-based facilities, evaluates their environmental impacts, and analyzes their economic ripple effects on local communities. Through this multifaceted approach, Dr. Ryu Noda seeks to advance sustainable and regionally integrated disaster prevention technologies.

Abdul Tauqeer is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), United States. His research focuses on the application of remote sensing and geospatial analysis for flood monitoring, hazard assessment, and water resource management. His current work emphasizes the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and optical satellite data, particularly Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2, integrated through platforms such as Google Earth Engine, to improve the accuracy and reliability of flood extent mapping in data-scarce regions. Abdul Tauqeer has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings, including the World Environmental and Water Resources Congress (EWRI). His broader research interests include hydrologic modelling, disaster risk reduction, and the integration of multi-sensor satellite data for environmental monitoring.

Jelili Odunayo Kazeem, PfMP®, PgMP®, is a PhD researcher in Project and Construction Management at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne. A highly accomplished Portfolio Manager and Director of Programs with over a decade of experience in strategic planning, he holds elite Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) certifications from the Project Management Institute (PMI). His current research sits at the intersection of technology and governance, specifically investigating the application of Artificial Intelligence to mitigate scope creep. An active contributor to the tech community, Jelili has developed three open-source RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) basedapps available on GitHub,and actively contributes to the AI community through conference organization and continuous learning in Generative AI and LLMs. He combines a rigorous academic background, including an MSc in Project Management and a B. Eng in Electrical Electronics Engineering, with a proven track record of spearheading multi-national operations across Africa.

Amy Poh Ai Ling, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized multidisciplinary researcher, renowned for her pioneering work on digital technology security in electrical systems since 2010. Her research in the energy sector spans public acceptance of smart grids, optimization of ultra-fast battery charging systems, and projections of future electricity trends in Japan. Amy holds two Ph.D. degrees, uniquely reflecting her rare breadth of expertise across economic management, mathematical sciences, and engineering. Bridging academia and industry, she provides cross-sectoral insights into business development, the circular economy, safety engineering, data analytics, and statistical modeling. Her innovative work has earned her numerous honors, including the Rescale Honorable Mention Award (USA), the Edison Award (Malaysia), and national science recognitions from both Japan and Malaysia. Amy is the Founder and Director of the Malaysia-Japan Academic Association (MJAA) and serves as Chair of MJVC 2024, advancing bilateral academic and innovation exchange. In 2023, she was recognized as a “Rising Star” at the Asian Deans’ Forum Women in Engineering Workshop for her research excellence and leadership. Most recently, she received the Nakano Green Contribution Award 2025 for her contributions to sustainable urban development and the promotion of urban greening initiatives.

Naïm Cheriguene is a civil engineer with a master's degree from the Centre for Higher Industrial Studies of Paris (CESI), specialized in structural engineering and numerical modelling. He has held assistant research positions at the Smart Structures Lab (University of British Columbia) and Kimura Lab (Tohoku University), where he worked on nonlinear seismic analysis and experimental steel structure systems. His recent work focuses on advanced finite element modelling of historical ageing structures, including the century-old Long Biên Bridge in Vietnam, with an emphasis on structural diagnostics, life-extension strategies and practical decision support for asset owners. He is a WorldSkills France silver medallist in civil engineering and winner of Dassault Systèmes’ National Innovation Challenge with the Project of the Year presented in BIM World Paris (2025).

Mutombo Boaz-Newton is a civil engineering researcher specializing in structural materials, fracture mechanics, and advanced cement-based composites. He earned a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Civil Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University, where he built a strong foundation in structural and materials engineering. During his undergraduate studies, he conducted research on rock failure criteria and wellbore stability and received the Best Undergraduate Thesis award for his project, “Thermo–Hydro–Mechanical Coupling Mechanism Associated with Hydraulic Stimulation of an Enhanced Geothermal System,” which applied COMSOL Multiphysics (FEM) for simulation and analysis. He has strengthened his international academic exposure through professional training and webinars, including the IKCEST Silk Road Engineering Program (UNESCO) at Xi’an Jiaotong University, as well as specialized seminars in Architecture and Construction at the University of California, Berkeley, and Advanced Concrete Technology and Viscoelastic Mechanics at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Mutombo is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at Southeast University, within the National and Local Unified Engineering Research Center for Basalt Fiber Production and Application Technology. His research focuses on Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) reinforced with macro basalt fibers (MBF), with experimental work examining shrinkage reduction through aggregate optimization and crack control through fiber reinforcement. In parallel, he investigates UHPC fracture behavior—fracture toughness, fracture energy, ductility, and fracture strength—through detailed laboratory testing and analysis.

Ms. Rusul Abd Al-Munaf Ridha Al-Bayati is an emerging researcher in the field of Atmospheric Sciences with a strong academic and scientific background. She holds both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Atmospheric Physics from the College of Science at Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq, completed in 2016 and 2020 respectively. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Meteorological Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Turkey, where she is in the thesis phase of her research Her academic and research interests include renewable energy, atmospheric remote sensing, environmental science, atmospheric physics, urban meteorology, statistical modeling, and predictive systems. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an active engagement in the scientific community and has served as a reviewer for several journals, including the Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International and the Journal of Atmospheric Science Research, where she also works as an Assistant Editor Ms. Al-Bayati has participated in multiple national and international conferences, including the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology and the International Ecological and Environmental Research Forum. Her published works include studies on air pollution, carbon dioxide monitoring using atmospheric satellite data (AIRS), and deep-learning-based environmental forecasting models. In addition to her academic achievements, she has completed numerous professional development programs in scientific research, language proficiency, digital tools, and publication standards. Her dedication to research, leadership in scientific reviewing, and growing publication record highlight her commitment to advancing knowledge in atmospheric and environmental sciences.

Guy Beaudouin NZE is a Civil Engineering professional specialized in concrete materials, quality management, and geotechnical engineering. He has contributed to major international infrastructure projects including hydroelectric dams, large bridges, and complex building works in Africa and Europe. His expertise covers technical concrete formulations, on-site quality systems, geotechnical investigations, and the management of multidisciplinary teams on high-value projects. He is currently completing an Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering through a VAE program in France.

Jun-Mo Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Keimyung University, Republic of Korea. His research focuses on the structural application of advanced construction materials, including biochar concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, FRP rebars, ultra-high-strength steel strands, and 3D-printed concrete. He is currently conducting research on the development of low-carbon concrete structures using geopolymer concrete and FRP bars.

Dr. Si-Ahmed Mohammed is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Saad Dahleb University, Blida1, Algeria, where he also serves as Head of the Civil Engineering Department. He earned his State Engineer degree in Civil Engineering in 2009, a Magister in Soil-Structure-Materials in 2012 from M’hamed Bougara University, Boumerdes, and a PhD in Civil Engineering from Saad Dahleb University in 2018. He was promoted to Associate Professor, Class A, in February 2021. Dr. Si-Ahmed Mohammed has completed advanced professional training in Europe, including extended research at the L2MGC Laboratory, University of Cergy Pontoise, France, and short-term training at the LC3 Laboratory, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and civil engineering project management, having worked in both academic institutions and engineering offices. His research focuses on soil-structure interaction, construction materials, sustainable infrastructure, and eco-materials. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and presented his work in international conferences, particularly on innovative and sustainable construction materials.

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.

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.

Er. Aditya Singh is an Independent Researcher, Editorial Review Board Member in 6 American International Journals (IJSSMET, IJSDS, IJPAE, IJESGT, IJDSST, IJRLEDM), Reviewer in 9 American, 5 Singaporean & 1 Indonesian International Journals (IJUPSC, IJCVIP, IRMJ, JTA, IJAIBM, JITR, IJSSSP, IJAIEF,IJEOE, JDSIS, AAES, JCCE, SWT, JOPR, IJEECS), Research Mentor at Academy Innova World, India, Alumni Mentor (registered by Amrita University Alumni, India), & Ex-Alumni Mentor (LPU) at present. He had completed his regular B. Tech degree in Civil Engineering from Lovely Professional University, India, in 2020, and completed his regular full time M.Tech degree (2023-2025), while working globally continuously from 2020 onwards. He is affiliated with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India. He has 32 publications under his name, in which he is a single author in 23 of them. Most of his publications are Indexed in Scopus. He had also worked as a Reviewer/Editorial Review Board Member for 166 times in the evaluation of manuscripts so far in international conferences, international books and international journals. He had also won 2 International Awards((Thailand) & (Cambodia)) as a Reviewer in 2023. He had worked on 60 positions so far in his professional career, including Journals, Conferences, Research Books of International stature.

Ishak Brahimi is a civil engineer with a master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of M’sila, Algeria (Class of 2021). His academic and professional background covers the study and supervision of construction projects, including roads, highways, buildings, and civil engineering structures. His Master’s research focused on the dimensioning of crane girder beams for overhead cranes, integrating Eurocode standards and advanced numerical modeling. Professionally, he has worked with B. CONSULT Engineering Consulting Firm and the Technical Studies Office for Public Works and Buildings, gaining expertise in site monitoring, structural design verification, quality control, and project management. He is currently working as a civil engineer with a construction contractor, where he is involved in the design, execution, and monitoring of civil engineering projects. His skills include the use of advanced engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, Robot Structural Analysis, and ANSYS. His research interests involve structural optimization, numerical modeling, Eurocode-based design, and the development of simplified approaches for engineering practice in Algeria.

Shokbarov Yeraly is an accomplished Structural and Civil Engineer from Kazakhstan with more than two decades of professional experience in seismic safety, structural engineering, and disaster risk mitigation. A graduate of the Kazakh State Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering with a degree in Urban Construction and Economy (2000), he has built a distinguished career at the Kazakh Research and Design Institute of Construction and Architecture (JSC "KazRICA"), where he currently serves as Managing Director for Production. Mr. Yeraly is widely recognized for his expertise in earthquake-resistant construction and has contributed significantly to national and international initiatives in this field. He serves as an expert on European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committees and is an active member of several professional bodies across the CIS region, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Japan. His contributions have been honored with numerous distinctions, including the title “Honoured Civil Engineer of the Republic of Kazakhstan,” the “Kurmet” Order (2025), and multiple international awards for advancing earthquake-resistant construction. He has participated in the mitigation of four major earthquakes in Kazakhstan and has completed advanced training programs in Germany, Turkey, and Japan. Mr. Yeraly has authored over 85 scientific publications, including a monograph and 11 patented inventions, reinforcing his role as a leading expert in structural and seismic engineering.

Omarov Zhasulan is a highly experienced civil engineer with more than 24 years of professional service in the field of earthquake-resistant construction and structural engineering. He graduated from the Kazakh State Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 2001 with a qualification in Civil Engineering, specializing in urban construction and agriculture. Since 2001, he has been working at KazNIISSA JSC in Almaty, where he has built an extensive career in seismic research and applied engineering. In 2010, he successfully defended his PhD thesis on cellular concrete blocks for load-bearing and enclosing structures of earthquake-resistant buildings and was awarded the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences in 2011. Since February 2022, he has served as Head of the Laboratory of Seismic Resistance of High-Rise Buildings at KazNIISSA JSC. He has contributed to national building regulations aligned with Eurocode 8, authored over 30 scientific publications, and actively participated in disaster response operations and large-scale vibrodynamic testing. He is an Honorary Builder of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Peace Umutoni is a motivated Civil Engineering professional with training and experience in surveying, mapping, structural engineering, and engineering project management. She has developed practical skills in topographic surveying, AutoCAD drafting, GIS and mapping applications, and construction project coordination. In addition to her academic background, she has completed professional training in Structural Engineering, Survey Engineering, and MS Project for Civil Engineering, further strengthening her technical and analytical capabilities. Peace is passionate about sustainable infrastructure development and the application of innovative engineering solutions to real-world challenges. She is committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and contributing to projects that improve communities and support sustainable development goals. Through participation in international conferences and professional engagements, she seeks to expand her knowledge, collaborate with fellow researchers and practitioners, and contribute to advancements in the engineering field.