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• Steel and Concrete Composite Structures
• High-Rise and Large-Span Structural Systems
• Fire Engineering
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Jat-Yuen Richard Liew is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), with a career spanning advanced structural systems, composite materials, and extreme load-resilient design. His work bridges academia and industry, contributing to Eurocode standards and iconic projects like Changi Jewel and Gardens by the Bay. B.Eng (First Class) and M.Eng from NUS, PhD from Purdue University Developed Singapore’s national annexes for Eurocodes 3 and 4 Founded Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience Institute (secured $75M) Research Interests focus on steel-concrete composite systems for high-rise and offshore applications, integrating fire/blast resistance , modular construction , and ultra-high-strength materials . His innovations include deployable shelters, shear connectors, and water-energy façade technologies. Scientific Impact includes 400+ papers, 8 books, and 14,500+ Google Scholar citations (h=70). Awards range from the IASS Hangai Prize to NUS Teaching Excellence and World’s Top 2% Scientist (2021–2023). Notably, his team secured $40M+ in external grants for projects in defense, offshore, and petrochemical sectors. Industry Leadership involves roles on national standards committees, advisory panels for Singapore’s Building Construction Authority, and technical direction for iconic projects. He chairs international conferences and serves on the editorial boards of 7 journals, including the Journal of Constructional Steel Research .

Afshin HatamiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Digital Twins
• Bridge Information Modeling (BIM)
• Resilience and Sustainability in Infrastructure
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Dr. Afshin Hatami is an Assistant Professor at the College of Architecture, Art, and Design at Mississippi State University. His research focuses on digital twins, bridge information modeling (BIM), infrastructure resilience, and project management. He holds a Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2014), with prior degrees in Structural and Civil Engineering from Uremia and Razi Universities. Education: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Construction Engineering, University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2014). His work bridges digital innovation with practical infrastructure challenges, emphasizing sustainability and cost-effective lifecycle strategies. Key contributions include deterioration modeling, wind response analysis, and precast concrete systems for accelerated bridge construction. Recent publications highlight his expertise in lifecycle cost analysis, BIM integration, and wind dynamics. He has presented at major conferences like ACI, IABSE, and TRB, and collaborated on technical reports for the Nebraska Department of Roads. Dr. Hatami is affiliated with research centers including the Fred Carl, Jr. Small Town Center and Gulf Coast Community Design Studio. His skills encompass structural analysis, digital modeling, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Marc Ó RiainView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Retrofit
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Marc Ó Riain is a Lecturer in Architecture at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). He holds roles such as President Emeritus of the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) and Director of Design Enterprise Skillsnet. His academic background includes a PhD in Net Zero Energy Building Retrofit from University College Cork (2017) and an MSc in Architecture (2013). He is a Registered Designer in Ireland and a Fellow of the IDI. His research focuses on sustainable building design, energy efficiency, and retrofitting of historical structures, particularly precast concrete buildings from the 1960s. Notable projects include the Zero2020 retrofit initiative, which aimed to achieve net-zero energy performance in commercial buildings. He has authored numerous papers on topics like passive house design, Brutalist architecture critique, and the socio-political context of educational buildings. Awards include the IDI Grand Prix, World Interiors Awards, and multiple sustainability accolades. He has held leadership positions in design organizations and contributed to national initiatives like Irish Design 2015. His work bridges theoretical research and practical solutions, emphasizing the urgent need for low-energy building practices in the face of climate change. Key areas of expertise include net-zero energy design, building envelope retrofitting, and the historical legacy of architectural movements. His publications span academic journals, conference proceedings, and industry articles in Passive House Plus Magazine, highlighting both technical innovations and broader sustainability challenges.

Jacek BorońView profile

Researcher

• Structural Optimization
• Multidisciplinary Optimization
• Civil Engineering
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Jacek Boroń, PhD, is a researcher at the Department of Building Engineering within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. His work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of structural and multidisciplinary optimization in civil engineering. His research interests include structural optimization , building envelope protection against mold growth , mathematical programming in construction management , and induced seismicity in mining areas . He applies optimization techniques to industrial construction problems such as stacks, cooling towers, and machine foundations. The recent publications reflect a strong focus on engineering optimization , thermal performance of buildings , and modernization of civil engineering education . His work often combines computational methods with practical applications in construction and mining environments. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: No information available on students or grants. However, he has collaborated with researchers such as Paweł Bartyla, Maciej Minch, and Aleksander Trochanowski on various projects related to optimization and building technology. Labs and Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Building Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering. Specific lab or research team names are not mentioned, but his work suggests involvement in structural optimization and building physics research groups.

• Steel and Composite Systems
• Perforated Beams
• Structural Topology Optimisation
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Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering at City, University of London, leading the Steel, Steel-Concrete Composite and Hybrid Structures group. He holds dual roles as a researcher, educator, and industry consultant, with expertise in structural design, seismic resilience, and sustainable construction. His academic journey includes a PhD from City University London and post-doctoral appointments at Leeds University and City University. Education: BEng in Civil Engineering (City University London, 2005) MSc in Structural Engineering (Imperial College London, 2006) PhD in Civil/Structural Engineering (City University London, 2010) Research focuses on innovative steel and composite systems, including perforated beams, topology optimization, and seismic-resistant design. His group pioneered 3D-printed modular connections and lightweight composite flooring. Key contributions include over 160 peer-reviewed publications and patents in structural engineering. Professional roles: Senior Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering (2019) Membership: Institution of Civil Engineers (Fellow), Engineering Council (Chartered Engineer), and multiple international engineering societies. Grants and funding: EPSRC grants for modular building resilience and energy-efficient design Royal Academy Fellowship for 3D-printed connections Labs/Teams: Leads the Steel-Composite Structures Group and the 3DMBC (3D-Printed Modular Building Connections) initiative, collaborating with industry and global partners.

• Building Information Modeling
• Digital Twinning
• Information Management
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sebastian Esser serves as Group Lead for Information Management at the Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering at Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodologies, particularly in infrastructure and railway applications. He contributes significantly to international standardization efforts including IFC-Road and IFC-Rail projects, and leads research initiatives such as RIMcomb and BauPuls360. Dr. Esser's research spans several critical areas in digital construction: Graph-based version control systems for BIM collaboration Digital twin development for infrastructure management Semantic modeling of built environments BIM-based regulation checking for railway infrastructure Interdisciplinary model coordination techniques Knowledge representation in civil engineering His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical civil engineering applications, focusing on improving data interoperability and workflow efficiency in construction projects. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on graph-based approaches to BIM challenges. His research has evolved from foundational work on BIM programming interfaces to sophisticated implementations involving knowledge graphs, semantic reasoning, and digital twin architectures. Key trends include increasing integration of semantic web technologies with BIM standards, development of specialized query interfaces like GraphQL for construction data, and application of formal methods to infrastructure modeling problems. Dr. Esser actively supervises numerous bachelor's and master's theses annually, with recent topics covering graph-based entity alignment, BIM-GIS integration for flood assessment, incremental model updates, and digital twin implementations. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as Bau- und Umweltinformatik, BIM.fundamentals, BIM.infra, and Semantic Modeling of the Built World, demonstrating his commitment to educating the next generation of digital construction professionals. He is involved in multiple research initiatives including DFG FOR 5672 (The information backbone of robotized construction), SPP 2187 (Adaptive modularized constructions), and AM2PM (Additive to Predictive Manufacturing). His laboratory work spans the BIM-Lab and related computational infrastructure supporting his research in digital construction technologies.

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Graph-Based Design
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Benedict Harder is a Researcher at the Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, Technical University of Munich, specializing in Building Information Modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering. He contributes to the DFG SPP 2187 project on modular concrete bridges and maintains active roles in research and teaching. His educational foundation includes a 2024 Master's thesis on algorithmic design of modular precast structures and a 2021 Bachelor's thesis exploring train station design via parametric modeling. These works established his trajectory in computational civil engineering. Harder's research integrates semantic web technologies with infrastructure design, focusing on SysML-OWL interoperability, graph-based modular construction, and formal methods for BIM. His work bridges computer science formalisms with practical civil engineering challenges, particularly in bridge systems and precast structures. Publication trends reveal consistent advancement in formalizing design processes: early work centered on parametric regulation compliance (2021), evolving to SysML-based bridge representation (2024) and semantic reasoning frameworks (2025). Key themes include graph rewriting for modular design, incremental BIM updates, and MBSE applications in structural monitoring. He supervises graduate research including a 2025 Master's thesis on MBSE for bridge monitoring and teaches courses like Computer-Aided Modeling of Products and Processes. His academic activities align with TUM's BIM-Lab and research groups in Digital Twinning and Knowledge Representation.