keynote SpeakerS
Bashir Ahmmad ARIMA
Yamagata University, Japan
Dr. Bashir Ahmmad ARIMA has completed his PhD at Kagoshima University, Japan. Currently, he is an associate professor at the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Yamagata University, Japan. Prior to joining the current institution, he had been working as an assistant professor and a researcher at Okayama University and Kyushu University, respectively. He is a recipient of a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship and a JSPS postdoctoral fellowship in Japan. His research interests include solar energy (solar hydrogen, solar cells), nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and magnetic materials. He has published more than 100 scientific journal papers, one patent and two book chapters. He had been an editorial board member of “Energy” and a guest editor of the “International Journal of Photoenergy”. He is currently serving as an advisory board member of “MIST International Journal of Science and Technology”, an editorial board member of “American Research Journal of Electrical Engineering”, and a technical committee member of “Component Parts and Materials” of the IEICE society in Japan.
Wannawit Taemthong
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Prof. Wannawit Taemthong, Ph.D., is a distinguished civil engineer and professor at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), renowned for his expertise in cost control, productivity enhancement, and sustainable construction methods. With a rich academic background from esteemed institutions like the University of Michigan and the Asian Institute of Technology, his knowledge transcends borders. Prof. Taemthong has led numerous projects focused on advancing sustainable infrastructure and energy-efficient constructions, including green building renovation and energy-saving townhouse development. A prolific researcher and author, he has significantly contributed to the discourse on green building technologies and air quality improvement strategies in educational settings, with key publications such as "An analysis of green building costs using a minimum cost concept" (2019) and "Air quality improvement using ornamental plants in classrooms" (2021). Committed to education, he mentors the next generation of civil engineers, instilling in them a passion for innovation and sustainability, and his dedication to excellence and advocacy for environmentally-friendly practices have earned him respect.
Chia-Ming Chang
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Chia-Ming Chang holds a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering (National Taiwan University, 2002, 2004) and a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering (University of Illinois, 2011). He is currently a Professor and Deputy Director of AI Center in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering. His research interests include structural control, health monitoring, and smart structures.