Keynote Speakers

 

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.

 

Pen-Chi Chiang

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Dr. Chiang began engaging in teaching and research activities in National Taiwan University since he obtained PhD degree from the Department of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, USA in 1982. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor of Graduate Institute of Environmental Engineering, National Taiwan University, a Director of Carbon Cycle Research Center of National Taiwan University, a BCCE of American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES), a Fellow of Water Environment Federation (WEF), and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He has been actively involved the international and national academic associations served as the Board of Director (1987-2007), Executive Committee (2001), Academic Committee (2008-present), WEF; Chairman, IAWQ Specialized Conference (2001); President, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (2004-2006); and AIChE Local Chapter (2009-present). Dr Chiang is known for his work in physicochemical treatment such as carbon adsorption, membrane and ozonation processes. In addition, he was also devoted to the research projects in the area of carbon capture technology, integrated watershed management, and sustainability for energy and industrial development. He has received numerous awards for research achievements, including Outstanding Research Award, National Science Council (1988-1999), Distinguished Chinese Institute of Engineer Research Award (1993), Outstanding Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering Research Award (1993, 1995), Best Paper Award, Environmental and Water Resource Institute, ASCE (2005), and Best Paper Award, Chinese Institute of Environmental Engineering (2011, 2014). Dr Chiang has published more than 200 paper papers in the above area since 1990.