keynote SpeakerS

 

 

 

 

Wannawit Taemthong
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

 

Biography

 

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.

 

 

I-Tung Yang
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

 

Biography

 

Dr. I-Tung Yang is currently a Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech). He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in 2002, an M.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, and another M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management, all from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Dr. Yang was promoted to the position of Professor in 2012. His professional journey includes significant roles such as serving as the President of the Taiwan Construction Research Institute from 2015 to 2018. Following that, from 2018 to 2021, he acted as the Department Head and concurrently served as the Director of the Ecology & Disaster Prevention Center and the Construction Occupational Health & Safety Center at Taiwan Tech. Notably, Dr. Yang has been recognized for his achievements and has been included in Stanford's list of the World's Top 2% Scientists. He led the Chinese Taipei APEC Engineer/IPEA Monitoring Committee from 2021 to 2022. Presently, he holds the role of Associate Editor for the KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering and chairs the Information Technology Committee of the Chinese Institute of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering. Additionally, he actively participates in the peer review process for 50+ international journals.

Speech title "Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Optimization: Integrating Data-Driven Modeling and Meta-Heuristic Algorithms"

Abstract-Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) are critical for ensuring road durability, safety, and user comfort. However, traffic loads, environmental conditions, and budget constraints pose significant challenges in M&R decision-making. This study proposes a multi-objective optimization framework, MOPMS (Multi-Objective Pavement Maintenance Strategy), to enhance the selection of M&R strategies. The first phase develops a deterministic pavement deterioration model to predict future Pavement Condition Index (PCI) values. This model is then integrated with meta-heuristic algorithms to optimize M&R planning over a time horizon, maximizing PCI while minimizing costs. The second phase compares two MOPMS models using NSGA-II (Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II) and MOPSO (Multiobjective Particle Swarm Optimization) algorithms, evaluating their performance through hypervolume metrics. The results provide valuable insights for optimizing pavement maintenance decisions, improving cost efficiency, and supporting road engineers in selecting effective long-term strategies.

 

 

Pen-Chi Chiang
National Taiwan University, Taiwan

 

Biography

 

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.