Keynote Speaker Ⅰ

Prof. Wei Dong

Southeast University, China

Biography Sketch: 董卫，东南大学建筑学院，郑州大学建筑学院特聘教授，住房和城乡建设部科学技术委员会历史文化保护与传承专业委员会委员，中国城市规划学会城市规划历史与理论分会主任委员，中国城市规划学会历史文化名城分会委员，联合国教科文组织文化资源管理教席主持人，联合国教科文组织-国际文化遗产保护与修复研究中心-亚洲遗产管理学会（AAHM）秘书长。

Keynote Speaker Ⅱ

Prof. Richard A. Engelhardt

UNESCO, Regional Advisor

Biography Sketch: Prof. Richard A. Engelhardt was educated in anthropology, archaeology, and history at Yale and Harvard universities. Since the 1980s, he has spearheaded heritage conservation efforts throughout Asia, serving with UNESCO and other specialized agencies of the United Nations. In 1990, he established the first UNESCO Office in Cambodia and initiated the International Safeguarding Campaign for Angkor, in recognition of which King Norodom Sihanouk awarded him the title Commandeur de l’Ordre Royal du Cambodge. In 2010 he was appointed UNESCO Chair Professor of the Conservation of Historic Towns and Urban Centers, as well as Executive Director of the UNESCO-ICCROM Asian Academy for Heritage Management. From 2010-2015, Engelhardt held the position of Distinguished Visiting Professor of Research in the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong. Engelhardt has been honored by the Global Heritage Fund with a Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as by the governments of Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Viet Nam for his contribution to safeguarding cultural heritage in Asia.

Keynote Speaker Ⅲ

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 Ⅳ

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 Ⅴ

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 Ⅵ

Yuan Tian

ZHIRONG-XJTU Institute for Regional Sustainable Development

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 Ⅶ

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

Prof. Paulo Mendonca

University of Minho (EAAD), Portugal

Biography Sketch: Associate Professor of the Architecture School of the University of Minho (EAUM). Coordinator of the Design and Technology Research Group (2015-2018), Dean of EAUM (2011-2012) and Vice-Dean of EAUM (2010-2011). Integrated Master Studies Director (2007-2009), Architecture Graduation Director (2005-2006).

PhD in Civil Engineering by the University of Minho, with the thesis: “Living under a second skin”, acclaimed by unanimity (2005). As a PhD fellowship of FCT (Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology) he got the “Advanced Studies Diploma” in Barcelona on the Technical Superior School of Architecture (ETSAB). He was a JNICT (former designation of FCT) fellowship student in the Textile Engineer Department of the University of Minho, where he obtained the Master Degree in Design and Marketing with a thesis about “Smart Textiles in Architecture” (1997). Graduated in Architecture by the University of Porto, Portugal (1994). He was Erasmus granted student in ETSAB, Barcelona (1993-1994).

Speech Title: Building functional performance test cell design: case studies

Abstract: The objective of this communication is to present the design of several building functional performance test cells in which the author was involved. These test cells were conceived and built to analyse both lightweight building systems as well as the combination of lightweight and heavyweight building systems, and how these can be adapted to the specific conditions of temperate climates. The first one was created in 2000 and built in Azurém Campus of the University of Minho in Guimarães, in order to analyse non-conventional building systems. Some solar passive techniques were used and tested in this test cell, such as the use of natural materials as insulation and thermal mass, indirect gains, thermal zoning, translucent insulation in the north façade and a ventilated roof. The methodologies included thermal, natural light and acoustic monitoring and a life cycle analysis, from cradle to grave, comparing it with a reference building using conventional materials. In 2010, a membrane test cell facility was designed by the author and built in the same location, being in use till 2015. The purpose of this building was to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of variable lightweight building systems, mostly using membranes. These systems were tested on its thermal, natural light and acoustic performance. Even if not an obvious choice, lightweight membranes can be adapted to fulfil the specific microclimatic circumstances of temperate climate regions. This facility has PVC-coated polyester covering the top, east and west sides. Some of the solar passive techniques used in the project are reflected in the north façade, which has a ventilated roof with a pneumatic translucent membrane and an anticlastic form membrane. A test cell was developed more recently to examine circular building systems. It was conceived based on reused maritime containers with exterior membrane coating. Variable panel designs that can be integrated into the interior layers as insulation and thermal mass were intended to be tested both qualitatively and quantitatively using this structure. It is possible to assess the thermal and acoustic characteristics of these panels made of different composite materials using byproducts and wastes.

Invited Speaker Ⅱ

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 Manufacture towards Sustainable Development