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. 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.

Dr. Dave Ta Teh Chang has served as Professor Emeritus at Chung Yuan Christian University since 2020. He was a Distinguished Professor from 2018 to 2020 and previously a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering from 1997 to 2020. He has also led the Environment Control and Hazard Mitigation Technology Center for more than 21 years and currently serves as its CEO. Dr. Chang has been an active contributor to the Transportation Research Board (TRB), serving as a long-standing member of Committees AFS60, AFS70, AFS80, and AFS90 for over 25 years. He has also been invited as a Visiting Researcher and Visiting Professor at several major institutions, including Tongji University, the China Academy of Railway Sciences, the Research Institute of Highway, and the Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute. He is actively involved in numerous scholarly organizations and serves as a paper reviewer for various international journals. Dr. Chang has over 30 years of research and professional experience in geosynthetics engineering, pavement materials, geotechnical engineering, and ground improvement. In recent years, his work has increasingly focused on applying AI technologies of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) to slope stabilization and environmental control. Dr. Chang has established 15 geosynthetics testing standards for the Chinese National Standards (CNS) and has published more than 200 journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers, along with over 50 technical reports. Throughout his career, he has supervised more than 125 master’s and doctoral students.

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.

Professor Duc also is the Vice-President of Vietnamese Association in Mechanics and a member of the Professor Election Council in Mechanics of Vietnam;the Dean of the Faculty of in Civil Engineering,the Head of Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Structures of VNU Hanoi, University of Engineering and Technology (UET).He also is the President of the network club about ensures the quality of higher education of Vietnam; Program Director of Civil Engineering Program of Vietnam-Japan University (VJU); Program Director of Automation and informatics Program of International School (IS), Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

Was granted the academic degree of a Candidate of Technical Sciences in 1991 and of a Doctor of Technical Sciences - in 2001.Working in the Georgian Technical University since 1992.Since 2002 professor at the Civil Engineering Department of the Georgian Technical University. In 1986-89 worked as an engineer in the Institute of Power Engineering and Hydraulic Structures; In 1989-92 worked as an engineer-designer in the Scientific-Research Institute of Zonal and Experimental Designing; In 1989-92 was a research worker in the Institute of Structural Mechanics and Seismic Stability. My research interests contains dynamic of structures and seismic stability; also participated in a number of designing and expert evaluation works as a chief structural engineer and main contractor.

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.

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Lauretta holds a degree in Mechanical engineering from University of Rome Tor Vergata (1996), a Master of Applied Science in Mech. and Environmental engineering from University of Toronto (1999) and a Ph.D. in Mechanical engineering from Imperial College London (2003).She has over 20 years’ work experience in the field of aftertreatment systems,R&D, Project Management, ultrafine particle emissions measurements and filtration, PEMS and emissions legislation. She worked as Research Assistant at University of Toronto and Imperial College, as Development Engineer at Johnson Matthey, UK (2003-2005) as Scientific officer at European Commission JRC (2005-2008) as Corporate Scientist at Sensors (2009-2011) as System Engineer at Corning, as Lead Technical Expert Aftertreatment Systems (2013-2017) at GM & PSA Group (2017-2021)and Senior System Engineer at STELLANTIS (2021-2022).Several years of experience as external expert for the EU commission and proposal evaluator (HORIZON2020) as well as Mentor for EIT Mobility and start-ups in innovation and sustainability. From Sept. 2022she is CEO of the VERT Association based in Switzerland. She is also founder and CEO of “LR Consulting”, environmental consulting solutions for a sustainable future.

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.

Architect and Urban Planner Julio Cesar Perez Hernandez is a scholar, educator, visionary, historian, and published author considered a world-class expert in Cuban architecture and urbanism. He is a Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s School of Architecture since 2017 where he was Visiting Professor during the Fall Semester of 2012. As an academic, he has lectured and taught in the most prestigious institutions of the United States, Canada, Europe, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Bermuda. Author of the books Inside Cuba (2004) and Inside Havana (2011), published by Taschen, and “The Tradition of Courtyards in Cuban Architecture” published by Andelani Press in 2025, he has also penned numerous professional articles published in international journals. His academic and professional work has appeared in several international publications and exhibited in Cuba and the US Perez Hernandez became the first and only Cuban Loeb Fellow in Cuba’s history in 2002at Harvard University Graduate School of Design where he was selected as the 2012-2013 Wilbur Marvin Visiting Scholar. He is the author of “A Master Plan for 21st Century Havana”, a comprehensive urban plan registered at the Library of Congress in 2006, among other urban plans for other cities and neighborhoods, some of them recipients of several awards.

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.

Dr. Sun Ji-chao is an Associate Professor at the School of Water Resources and Environment, China University of Geosciences (Beijing). His research focuses on ground sediment, groundwater, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and hydraulic engineering, with specific expertise in groundwater seepage mechanics, water–sand interaction, hydraulic disasters, and modern water information modeling. Dr. Sun earned his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing). He later joined Tsinghua University as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Hydraulic Engineering and served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, sponsored by the Chinese government. He previously held leadership roles including Deputy Director of the Bijie Water Resources Bureau in Guizhou Province and currently contributes to several academic and professional bodies. He has been recognized as a Beijing Higher Education Young Elite Teacher and is a recipient of the Zhai Yusheng Young Teacher Award. Dr. Sun serves as a reviewer for more than 20 international journals and has taken editorial roles for multiple scientific publications. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers and has contributed as an organizing member and committee participant in several international conferences.

Zhongsheng Guo got his doctor degree in the Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, now, he is a professor in Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University, China. He put forward the theory of resources use limit by plants, the theory of vegetation carrying capacity, the theory of critical period of regulation of plant resource relations and the new theory of soil and water conservation. This is the theoretical basis for high-quality development of forest, grass, agriculture and soil and water conservation. Since June 2022, he is Head of "innovation China" Agricultural high-quality production and industry Service Group.

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. 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.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.

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).

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 .

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.

Ken Yeang is an architect, ecologist and author known for his pioneering work on ecological architecture (since 1971). His work integrates ecology-based principles with architectural structures promoting environmentally-positive ecological biointegration and outcomes. The architecture is differentiated by its nature-centric design based on the science of ecology. He is regarded by many to have invented a systems-based ecological architecture. His work is topical in the face of a planet threatened by environmental catastrophe. What makes his architecture motivating is its compelling signature green aesthetic. His instructive ideas and built work are arrived through an ongoing research programme. The work seeks to regenerate a planet ravaged by urbanisation and callous technological systems. The outcome of his work is published in his many books that enable a deeper understanding of ecological design (in www.amazon.com). The credibility is in his built work, recognised by the awards that include the Aga Khan Award, Prinz Claus Award, Auguste Perret Award (UIA), LiangSiCheng Award (Architectural Society of China), Merdeka Award (Government of Malaysia), Malaysia Institute of Architects Gold Medal (PAM), and the accolades from peers and leading figures in the field. His built work includes: Mesiniaga Tower (IBM) (Malaysia), Suasana Putrajaya (Malaysia), Solaris Tower (Singapore), Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital Extension (London), Nitte University Masterplan (Mangalore, India), National Library (Singapore) and others. Ken was trained at the Architectural Association School (London). He completed a doctorate at Cambridge University (published as Designing With Nature, (McGraw-Hill, 1985) that became his lifetime’s agenda. He is Fellow (Hon.) of Wolfson College (Cambridge), corporate member RIBA, Fellow (Hon.) American Institute Architects, Fellow Singapore Institute of Architects, Past-President Malaysia Institute of Architects. The Guardian identified him as ‘one of the 50 people who could save the Planet’.

Professor Dr. Bashir Saleh is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering from Libya with over 20 years of academic and research experience. He specializes in Finite Element Analysis (FEM) using ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and MSC Patran, with research focused on the durability of steel–concrete composite structures under fire, blast, and corrosion. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD from Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, and has held several academic leadership roles, including Head of Department and Chair of the PhD Committee in Structural Engineering. He has published 50+ international papers, including Scopus-indexed publications in 2025, and is a member of LEED and IABSE, as well as a reviewer for leading journals. He has delivered keynote and invited lectures internationally, reflecting his strong global academic standing.

Dr. Suman Manandhar, a distinguished Senior Research Fellow (equivalent to Professor) and a founder member of the Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS), Nepal, is a geotechnical engineer/engineering geologist, conducted Post-Doctoral Research at Kyushu University and served as Guest/Visiting Associate Professor at Saga University, Japan. He has published over 70 publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and proceedings, focusing on foundation engineering, ground improvement, slope stability, geophysical surveys, multi-hazard assessments, climate change-related geo-disasters, and disaster risk reduction. He was honored with a Gold Medal from King for securing the top Master’s in Geology at Tribhuvan University, NAST awards, and a Presidential Gold Medal for doctorate degree. He served as associate editor and guest chief editor of Lowland Technology International Journal and reviewed for journals like Soils & Foundations, ICE Publications, BUILT, GEOMORPHOLOGY, Civil Engineering and Architecture, Computers & Geotechnics and others. As a life member of the Geological Society of Nepal and Lion’s International Blood Circle and Social Circle group, has reflected professional excellence and social impact. His contribution integrates advances geo-hazard, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development.

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.

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.

Rafał Szafraniec is currently pursuing his PhD at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland, where he combines his civil engineering background with advanced research in data analysis and artificial intelligence. His academic experience spans structural design, behavior of steel structures, material testing, and construction engineering. Earlier in his research career, he contributed to studies on laminated glass, gaining valuable insights into experimental mechanics and laboratory methodologies. In addition to his academic pursuits, Rafał has gained extensive field experience through professional work on major infrastructure projects, including viaduct construction and high-voltage transmission line installations. He is presently involved in preparing erection plans for steel structures, allowing him to integrate practical engineering challenges with research-driven innovation. His current research focuses on applying AI-based methods in civil engineering, particularly for analyzing erection states of steel structures using sensor-based monitoring and simulation models. Rafał aims to introduce smart and intuitive tools that support design decisions and improve safety, efficiency, and accuracy in construction processes. Alongside his expertise in structural engineering, he is actively developing complementary skills in BIM technologies, drone operations, programming, and digital surveying techniques such as RTK scanning. He regularly engages in scientific conferences and professional networks, including collaborations within the Silesian University of Technology and the Polish Association of Construction Engineers and Technicians. Motivated by technological advancement in the construction industry, Rafał strives to contribute to the development of intelligent engineering systems and practical solutions that support the future of smart infrastructure.

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.

Estovio Timothy is a Predoctoral Fellow at the College of Engineering, Peking University in Beijing, China, and a Structural Engineer at Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd. in Shanghai. At Peking University, he is also involved as both a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant, supporting work in finite element methods, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, ordinary differential equations, and probability. Alongside this, he is a Graduate Student in Civil Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, USA, where he received the Departmental Award for Research Excellence, and he has also been recognized as an awardee of the MIT Data, Economics, and Design of Policy (DEDP) program. His research focuses on performance-based, multi-objective optimization of aerodynamically tuned core-tube systems for supertall buildings in hurricane-prone environments. By combining aerodynamic simulations, finite element analysis, and evolutionary optimization algorithms, he explores how to enhance structural resilience against extreme wind loads while improving efficiency and sustainability. Earlier in his career, he developed Indonesia’s first comprehensive wind hazard map and carried out pioneering studies on tornado-induced wind fragility, work that significantly improved the regional understanding of extreme wind effects on structures. Professionally, Estovio has been closely involved in the design of landmark projects, including an 85-story, 301.5 m tower for his master’s thesis and the tallest building in Indonesia and the Southern Hemisphere, a 385 m supertall tower. These projects built his expertise in lateral load–resisting systems, aerodynamic design strategies, and the complex behavior of tall structures under multiple hazards. His international project portfolio covers China, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Timor-Leste, and Mongolia, giving him broad exposure to different design codes, construction practices, and climate challenges. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering through an accelerated fast-track program. Currently preparing to pursue a Ph.D., his research interests revolve around multi-hazard disaster risk reduction, performance optimization of high-rise structures, and the development of climate-adaptive, low-carbon urban infrastructure that bridges research and real-world practice.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Precious Ehiomogue is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria. Born on December 3, 1986, he holds a Ph.D. in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering from the University of Uyo (2024), an M.Eng. in Soil and Water Resources Engineering (2021), an M.Sc. in Land Reclamation and Restoration from Cranfield University, UK (2015), and a B.Eng. in Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Minna (2011). His research focuses on soil remediation, water quality, wastewater treatment, and environmental sustainability, with expertise in modeling hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and nutrient recovery. Dr. Ehiomogue has published extensively in international journals and serves as an Associate Editor for the Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology and Earth Science. He is a member of professional bodies, including the International Association of Engineers and the Nigerian Society of Engineers. A recipient of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Scholarships (2013, 2019–2023), he teaches courses in engineering hydrology, hydraulics, and soil conservation, and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is an invited speaker at the 4th International Summit on Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering in Prague (2026) and actively contributes to academic and community service.

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.

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.

Dr. Ahmad Modhej is a structural engineer and inventor specializing in advanced energy dissipation systems for seismic protection. He is the principal designer of viscohyperelastic and viscoplastic dampers, as well as the developer of high axial damping rubber (HADR) materials. His innovations are supported by extensive numerical simulations, laboratory experiments, and ISI-indexed publications, with one patented device already implemented in a real project. Dr. Modhej currently serves as the Technical Director of a construction company within a holding group, focusing on innovation, documentation systems, and performance improvement in building projects. His work bridges the gap between academic research and practical engineering applications.

Here is my Biography. The Unique Construction Manager | Construction Leadership Reformer | AECO Strategist Edmund Ayuk Bawak Egbe is a dynamic and results-driven Construction Manager and Leadership Strategist with over a decade of experience in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry across Africa. He currently serves as General Manager at Superworld Services Ltd and is the founder of The Unique Construction Manager platform, where he advocates for transformational leadership in project delivery. Edmund’s expertise spans the end-to-end execution of residential, institutional, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on team performance, field leadership, digital construction systems (including BIM and collaborative planning), and sustainable site operations. His leadership style blends technical competence with emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and a relentless drive for project impact. He is the author of the upcoming book The New Order of Leadership in the Global Construction Industry, which offers actionable insights into breaking outdated leadership norms and embracing people-first, future-ready project execution. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of construction professionals, Edmund is committed to bridging the leadership gap between jobsite realities and boardroom strategies. His work is grounded in the belief that construction leadership must evolve if the industry is to keep pace with global challenges and technological shifts.

I am Adebambo Moses Oluwadamilare by name, a professional civil/structural engineer. I hailed from a town in Ogbomoso Ogo Oluwa LGA Oyo state. I studied at The Polytechnic Ibadan where I bagged my National diploma, 2014 -2016, higher national diploma 2017 - 2019, Bachelor of Engineering, Ilorin 2021-2023, Masters in structural engineering from University of Ibadan 2023 - 2025 in view.

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.

Mohammad Ali Qazi Zada is a final-year student of Civil and Industrial Engineering (Buildings specialization) at Kabul Polytechnic University, Afghanistan. He also holds a CNS (Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance) certificate from Afghanistan Civil Aviation Institute, a 12th Grade Diploma from Adel Abaad High School, and certificates in English and Computer Skills from AKVTI (Afghanistan Vocational Training Institute). He has professional experience as a Mathematics and Physics teacher at Almas-e-Eim Private High School, where he developed strong skills in teaching, lesson planning, and student support. His research focuses on safety in construction projects, integrating technical risk analysis with worker behavioral and psychological factors. He has published a paper titled "Safety Analysis of Construction Projects in Kabul Using the FMEA Method with a Worker Behavioral–Psychological Approach" in the Journal of Modern Civil and Industrial Engineering (2025, DOI: 10.32996/jmcie.2025.6.4.1). His skills include project management, teamwork, effective communication, public relations, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ETABS. He is fluent in Pashto, Dari, and English.

Karan Puranik completed his Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) at BKPA College of Architecture, Pune. He then joined MJA, a nationally acclaimed award-winning architectural firm, where he contributed to high-profile projects such as the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Siemens IT Building, and served as the project architect for the national award-winning Zostel Panchgani, India. Building on his experience, he pursued an MSc in Digital Architecture at the University of Sheffield, where his research focused on leveraging advanced computational tools to develop innovative design solutions and refine architectural processes through user experience modeling techniques. Following his postgraduate studies, Karan joined the internationally renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, London, where he spent four years working on cutting-edge architectural projects, specializing in parametric design and computational methodologies. Currently, Karan is the founder of Karan Puranik & Associates (KPA), Pune, a pioneering design firm integrating parametric design, bespoke furniture, and innovation-driven approaches into architectural solutions. With a strong emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM), KPA ensures efficiency and precision in execution. Through a seamless blend of technology and artistry, the firm is actively redefining contemporary architectural paradigms

Mr. Karech Toufik is a Doctor of Civil Engineering from the University of Batna and is in charge of the geotechnical team in the natural risk and land use planning laboratory. Civil Engineering Engineer from the University of Constantine, Magister in Civil Engineering from the same University. Lecturer at the University of Constantine from 1984 to 1995, then at the University of Batna from 1995 to the present day. Member of the scientific committee of the journal Equipment ENTP Algeria and having participated as a member of the scientific committees in several seminars around the world. Active member of the scientific committee of a Euro-magreb network of unsaturated soils (nonsat). Area of interest the dynamic behavior of foundations on compressible ground reinforced by ballasted columns to reduce liquefaction in the case of the Kissire dam (jijel) Hydrodynamic behavior of swelling soils in the Aurès region. He is the author or co-author of over 10 publications. He is an associate Review and a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.