Keynote Speaker Ⅰ

Prof. Jingyuan Zhao

Chang'an University, China

Biography Sketch: Prof. Jingyuan Zhao has a position as a professor and doctoral supervisor and is currently working at the School of Architecture, Chang’an University. She is a leading young and middle-aged scientific and technological innovation talent in Shaanxi Province and the head of the scientific and technological innovation team in key areas of Shaanxi Province. She has long been engaged in teaching, scientific research, and practical application research in the fields of energy conservation and green buildings, urban ecological environment, and ecological planning. She has published more than 80 papers indexed by SCI, EI, CSSCI, CSCD, etc., and published 3 monographs. She edited 1 industry standard and participated in the editing of 8. She has presided over three National Natural Science Foundation projects, one National Key R&D Program project, two Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Program projects, and participated in more than 10 other national, provincial, and ministerial projects. She also serves as director of the Building Physics Branch of the Architectural Society of China, director of the Cold Region Green Building Academic Committee of the Architectural Society of China, vice president of the Energy Conservation and Green Building Professional Committee of the Shaanxi Civil Engineering Society, and supervisor of the Xi’an Green Building Science Research Association and many other social positions.

Keynote Speaker Ⅱ

Prof. Stefano Capolongo

Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Biography Sketch: Architect, PhD, and Full Professor in Hospital Design e Urban Health at Politecnico di Milano. Director of the Department Architecture, Built environment and Construction engineering (ABC) at Politecnico di Milano.

Keynote Speaker Ⅲ

Prof. Baojie He

Chongqing University, China

Biography Sketch: Baojie is a (Full) Professor of Urban Climate and Sustainable Built Environment with the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Chongqing University, China. He is currently leading the Centre for Climate-Resilient and Low-Carbon Cities with the focus on Heat-Resilient and Low-Carbon Urban Planning and Design. Baojie has published more than 170 peer-reviewed papers in high-ranking journals and delivered more than 40 invited talks in reputable conferences/seminars. Baojie has a SCOPUS H-index of 49 (Scopus). Baojie has been involved in several large research projects on urban climate and built environment in China and Australia. Baojie has been invited to act as Associate Editor, Topic Editor-in-Chief, Leading Guest Editor, Editorial Board Member, Conference Chair, Sessional Chair, Scientific Committee by a variety of reputable international journals and conferences. Baojie received the received the Most Cited Chinese Researchers Title in 2024, Highly Cited Researcher Title (Clarivate) in 2022 and 2023, the Sustainability Young Investigator Award in 2022, the Green Talents Award (Germany) in 2021, and National Scholarship for Outstanding Study Abroad Students (China) in 2019. Baojie was ranked as one of the Top 2% Scientists by the Mendeley in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Keynote Speaker Ⅳ

Yuan Tian

智融—西安交大乡村振兴与可持续发展战略研究院

Biography Sketch: 智融—西安交大乡村振兴与可持续发展战略研究院设计总监，一级注册建筑师，独立艺术家，曾先后担任中国建筑西北设计院创作室主任，设计所所长等职务。建立了全息景观&全景空间城市理论体系，曾主持参与多项大中型民用建筑建设项目设计上百万平米，项目涉及大型居住小区，超高层，高层办公，酒店，大型科研中心，三甲医院，大型商业综合体，特色产业小镇，大型城市规划等多种类型，拥有丰富的项目规划，设计及设计管理经验。

Keynote Speaker Ⅴ

Prof. Sok Yee YEO

Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Biography Sketch: Sokyee Yeo is a Singaporean, currently a Professor at the Department of Architecture, School of Human Settlements and Civil Engineering of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Trained in Biology and Architectural conservation, Sokyee have been actively engaged in the research and conservation of traditional architecture, cultural and natural heritage in China, Japan, Singapore and Italy, mainly in the areas of cultural heritage and ecological conservation for more than two decades. 

Accumulating more than 40 academic papers and several book chapters, her research team has recently been actively engaged in several ecological-related built and natural heritage research projects. To-date, Sokyee is an Expert member for the ICOMOS International Wood Committee (IIWC) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), the Expert and Board member for the National Architecture Institute of China in 2023, and an active member for the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) – representing voting member for Singapore, the International Committee for Documentation of Cultural Heritage (CIPA) and, the Urban and Rural Built Heritage Committee of the Architectural Society of China.

Invited Speaker Ⅰ

Dr. Febi Varghese

DIRECTOR&CEO ,KERALA STATE NIRMITHI KENDRA, GOVT.OF KERALA, INDIA

Biography Sketch: Dr. Febi Varghese is a highly accomplished professional with a distinguished career in Management, Engineering  and Corporate Governance . His achievements and contributions are a testament to his dedication and expertise. Dr.Varghese is indeed a multifaceted personality and his attainments and contributions are truly impressive, and his expertise has been recognized both nationally and internationally. Dr. Febi has held various leadership positions, including:Director: Coir Board of India, Ministry of MSME, Government of India ,Financial Analyst, United Nations, Chairman & Managing Director: Travancore Cements Ltd,Managing Director : Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML) , Managing Director: Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Ltd (KSIE) & Kerala Soaps and Oils Ltd.Managing Director : KERAFED & Kerala State Coconut Development Corporation -Managing Director:Kerala State Coir Corporation Ltd & Metropolitan Engineering Co.Ltd.

Dr. Varghese has achieved numerous successes, including:Turning around KMML, KSIE,KESNIK and KERAFED, leading to record turnover and profit, Introducing 3D Printing Building Technology to the State, for the first time,Holding a Patented product and authoring several books and papers on Management, Achieving record-breaking performance in various organizations ,Receiving the Management Excellence Award,etc

His impressive credentials include: Doctorate in Management Studies (Ph.D),Postgraduate degrees in Engineering (M.Tech-First Rank) &Business Administration (MBA), Graduate degree in Engineering (B.Tech- 6th Rank) & Law (LLB), Executive Development Programme on Corporate Governance from IIM, Advanced Productivity Tools & Techniques from APO, Japan,etc. He is also a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of both Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators and an Arbitrator of the Hon. High Court of Kerala.He also serves as the Patron of SAHANAM Charitable Forum.

Dr. Febi is currently the Director & CEO of Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra, a Govt. Institution responsible for implementing housing and infrastructure projects in Kerala, India. ,Dr.Febi Varghese   is a highly respected and accomplished individual with a wide range of expertise and achievements and has over 30 years of professional and managerial experience, making him a respected expert in his field.

Speech Title: Additive Manufacturing Towards Sustainable Construction