Speakers

Plenary Keynote Speaker (Alphabetical order)

(Updated as of August 9, 2023)

Prof. Nemkumar BANTHIA

University of British Columbia, Canada

Topic: Mitigating bio-corrosion in concrete sewer pipes using innovative carbon-neutral biocidal coatings

Prof. Alper ILKI

Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey

Topic: Seismic damages/performances of existing structures

Prof. Caijun SHI

Hunan University, China

Topic: Trends toward lower-carbon ultra-high performance concrete

Prof. Kiang Hwee TAN

National University of Singapore, Singapore

Topic: Fibre-reinforced concrete for a sustainable construction

Prof. Tamon UEDA

Shenzhen University, China

Topic: Conservation and intervention as Life Cycle Management activities in fib Model Code 2020


Invited Speaker (Alphabetical order)

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Prof. Yulei BAI

Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China

Topic: Impact behavior of LRS FRP-strengthened RC bridge columns

Prof. Sandeep CHAUDHARY

Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India

Topic: Recirculation strategy for end-of-life concrete structures as low carbon construction materials

Prof. Jian-Guo DAI

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Multiple functional coating for sustainability improvement of concrete infrastructures

Prof. You DONG

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Dynamic Bayesian network for time-dependent performance and maintenance decision of RC structures

Dr. Wan-Yang GAO

Shanghai Jia Tong University, Shanghai, China

Topic: Strengthening of fire-damaged RC columns with FRP-textile reinforced ECC matrix: An experimental and numerical study

Prof. Takeshi IYODA

Shibaura Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Topic: The character for hardened cement materials using GGBS (ground granulated blast furnace slag) ~environmental and durability

Prof. Toshiyuki KANAKUBO

University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan

Topic: Bond degradation in RC members with induced cracks due to rebar corrosion

Prof. Denvid LAU

City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Upcycling used engine oil into concrete: ecological performance and long-term mechanical performance

Prof. Koichi MAEKAWA

Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan

Topic: Safety and durability assessment of underground RC-PC lifelines, utility ducts and tunnels

Dr. Koji MATSUMOTO

Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan

Topic: Effect of volume changes on various behaviors of concrete structures

Dr. Dhanada MISHRA

Raspect Inspection, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Use of AI in automated defect detection in buildings and bridges

Dr. Yoshimitsu NAKAJIMA

MAEDA Corporation, Japan

Topic: The movement of ppp/pfi in the operation and maintenance of public infrastructure in japan and its impact on the maintenance of concrete structures

Dr. Takafumi NOGUCHI

The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Topic: Assessment of Life Expectancy and Proposal of Rehabilitation of Historical Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Extreme Deterioration due to Chloride Induced Rebar Corrosion

Dr. Ye QIAN

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Improved mechanical performance of novel concrete beams via 3D printing permanent formwork followed by casting of normal concrete 29

Dr. Jishen QIU

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Natural fiber-reinforced magnesia cement-based composites: CO2-sequestration, self-healing, and potential structural applications

Dr. Zhao WANG

The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Topic: Numerical evaluation of macro-cell corrosion and multi-ion kinetics with experimental verification by pseudo concrete

Dr. Tidarut JIRAWATTANASOMKUL

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Topic: Corrosion-induced deterioration assessment of a heritage arch bridge: a comprehensive 3d computational approach

Dr. Takeshi YAMAMOTO

Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Chiba, Japan

Topic: Effect of alkali content and cement replacement ratio of fly ash on suppression effect of alkali-silica reaction

Dr. Hailong YE

The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Topic: Biocorrosion of sewerage infrastructure mitigated by antimicrobial alkali-activated materials

Prof. Hiroshi YOKOTA

Coastal Development Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan

Topic: Concept and formwork of life cycle management

Prof. Yamei ZHANG

Southeast University, Nanjing, China

Topic: Low carbon construction with 3D concrete printing technology

Prof. Yuxi ZHAO

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Topic: The effects of corrosion products overflow behavior on deterioration of RC structures