Prof. Valentina Salomoni

Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy

Profile: Valentina Salomoni is a distinguished Full Professor at the University of Padua, Italy, with a specialization in the field of Construction Science (ICAR/08 - CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE). Her academic and research career is deeply rooted in the Faculty of Engineering, where she has made significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in architectural and construction disciplines.As a leading figure in her field, Professor Salomoni is committed to fostering academic excellence and pushing the boundaries of research in construction science. Her research interests are diverse and span across various aspects of construction science, including but not limited to, materials science, structural engineering, and building physics. She is particularly interested in the development of sustainable construction practices that minimize environmental impact while maximizing the efficiency and longevity of buildings. Throughout her career, Professor Salomoni has been actively involved in numerous international collaborations and research projects. Her work has been published in reputable academic journals, and she is a regular presenter at international conferences. Her contributions to the field have not only influenced academic discourse but have also had practical implications for the construction industry, particularly in the areas of improving building quality and environmental sustainability. In summary, Valentina Salomoni is a prominent scholar and educator whose work has had a profound impact on the field of construction science. Her dedication to research, teaching, and the application of knowledge has made her a respected figure both within the University of Padua and the international academic community. Her contributions to the field are numerous and varied, and her ongoing work continues to shape the future of construction science and practice.

Assoc. Prof. Siow Kim Shyong

The National University of Malaysia, Malaysia

Profile: A/Prof Dr. Kim S Siow, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Micro-Engineering and Nanoelectronics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His primary research interests are plasma modifications, sintered bonding (electronics packaging) and TRIZ. His past 21 years of working experiences range from technology identification, initial fundamental research, applied research, and technology scale-up to mass-production (e.g., QFN package and Pb free plating in the 2000s). Before joining UKM, he has worked as a materials-plating engineer in multi-national companies (i.e., Infineon Technologies and Onsemiconductor) and the National University of Singapore, as well as a technology transfer officer at the commercialization arm of A*STAR research institutes. His academic and professional education includes Ph.D. in Engineering (Uni. South Australia), LLM in Intellectual Properties (Uni. Turin-WIPO), MASc (NTU, Singapore), B.A.Sc. Hons. (Mat. Eng.) (NTU, Singapore), PMP (Project Management Institute), and MATRiZ (*Theory of Inventive Problem Solving-TRIZ) Practitioner Level 3. Hitherto, Dr. Siow has published 69 refereed-scientific journals, seven book chapters, 3 academic books, filed four patents and one industry design, and presented numerous invited and conference talks. 

Prof. Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah

Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

Profile: Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah received his B. Tech (Hons), MSc, and PhD in 1995, 2000, and 2004, respectively. He was the Deputy Dean (Industry and Community Network) at School of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia between 2010-2012 and Deputy Dean (Research and Postgraduate Studies) between 2013-2018. He will also serve his deanship of the school in 2022-2024. He is registered as a Professional Technologist at Malaysian Board of Technologists (MBOT) and a Fellow Member of Institut Kimia Malaysia. His research works mostly involve the use of ordered porous materials in oleochemical reactions, renewable energy, waste treatment, and waste valorization. He has nearly 300 refereed publications in journals and book/book chapters mainly as the main author, and also involves as a technical committee member to nearly 150 international scientific conferences. He is often invited to share his research experiences in international conferences held in Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia, Vietnam, Pakistan, The Philippines and China. In addition, he is an evaluator for research proposals from different agencies locally as well as from several international scientific bodies in the USA, Oman, Qatar, Kazakhstan, and Chile. He is also an expert panel of the Department of Environment Malaysia for the evaluation of Environmental Impact Assessment reports for various proposed projects related to petrochemical complexes, paper mills, metal smelting, chemical, lead-acid battery recycle plants, etc. He is one of the recipients of the Top Research Scientists Malaysia (TRSM) award in 2014 and listed in the List of World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2020 and 2021.

Prof. Bee Chin Ang

University of Malaya, Malaysia

Profile: Prof. Ir. Dr. Ang Bee Chin is an accomplished researcher and academic with a strong background in Materials Engineering. Her academic journey culminated in her Ph.D from Universiti Malaya in 2011, where she was also a scholarship recipient. Currently holding the prestigious position of Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at Universiti Malaya, she stands as a beacon of expertise and leadership in her field. Dr. Ang's professional qualifications include being a Chartered Engineer (C.Eng) since 2014, accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, United Kingdom, and obtaining her Professional Engineer (Ir.) status in 2016 from the Board of Engineers, Malaysia. Her impressive academic and professional journey is complemented by her extensive publication record, comprising over 100 high-impact papers, with the H-index of 28. Her research interests are diverse, spanning from the synthesis and application of nanoparticles to polymer-based nanocomposites, nanotechnology, failure analysis, electrospinning and materials characterization. At present, Dr. Ang is channelling her expertise towards developing innovative solutions, notably focusing on creating polymer based nanofibrous membranes embedded with nanoparticles. These novel materials hold promise for varios applications such as in wastewater treatment, chemiresistitve sensors, passive e-DNA collection and bio-medical applications.

Assoc. Prof. LOW Siew Chun

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia

Profile: LOW Siew Chun, associate professor of school of chemical engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Her research interest including Separation (Wastewater purification and Gas Separation), Interface Chemistry, Modelling and Simulation, Synthesis of nanomaterials and so on. She publish more than 130 papers, H-index is 31. She is a section editor of Asean Engineering Journal and ASM Science Journal, review editor of Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry (Separation Technologies) and Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology (section: Membrane Formation and Structure).