Assoc. Prof. Lapyote Prasittisopin
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lapyote is Head of Center of Excellent on Green Tech in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University. He received his MS degree in Material Science (Polymer) and his PhD in Civil Engineering (Structural Materials) from Oregon State University, USA as well as B.Eng. Chemical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and LL. B. Law from Sukhothai Thammathirat University. He published 14 patents and more than 100 academic articles. His research interests include Architecture Engineering, Digital Construction, Building Materials, Sustainability, and Circular Design.

Prof. Zhao Yu
Beijing University of Technology, China

Professor Zhao Yu holds a Ph.D. in Science from Peking University and currently serves as a university-appointed professor and graduate advisor at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Beijing University of Technology. She also concurrently serves as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Key Laboratory of Land Surface System and Human–Environment Relations, Ministry of Natural Resources; a Member of the Smart Land Committee of the China Association for Geographic Information Industry; a Technical Committee Member of the World Transport Convention (WTC); and a Responsible Urban Planner for Dashilan Subdistrict, Xicheng District, Beijing. Professor Yu has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and major initiatives under the Beijing Rural Revitalization Expert Advisory Committee. She has also played a key role in more than 20 research projects, including the European Union’s 7th Framework Programme (FP7), the UK Research Councils’ Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), and major pre-research studies for China’s 14th Five-Year Plan commissioned by the National Development and Reform Commission. In addition to her academic research, Professor Yu has participated in over 10 urban and rural planning practice projects. She has published more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including SCI, SSCI, and CSSCI-indexed publications. She serves as a reviewer for leading international journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Cities, and Journal of Transport Geography. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the First Prize of the 2022 Science and Technology Progress Award from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the honor of being named an Outstanding Responsible Urban Planner in Beijing.

Prof. Buan Anshari
Mataram University, Indonesia

Buan Anshari, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Mataram University, Indonesia, where he also serves as Head of the Research Centre in the Institute of Research and Community Service (2020–present). His research focuses on timber engineering, laminated bamboo and timber, and finite element modeling. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering (2013) and M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (2001) from the University of Liverpool, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (1997) from Mataram University. Prof. Anshari has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics including glulam timber beams and composite structures, and has presented his work at numerous international conferences. He has supervised 15 Master's graduates and is currently advising 2 Ph.D. candidates. At Mataram University, he has held various leadership roles, including Head of the Academic Senate (2023–2025). He teaches courses on structural timber, bamboo engineering, mechanics of materials, and research methodology.

Dr. S. M. Anas
Jamia Millia Islamia, India

Dr. S. M. Anas is a distinguished researcher and expert in Civil Engineering, specializing in Structural Engineering with a focused expertise in Blast and Impact Loading. He currently serves as a Senior Researcher at the Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia—a premier Central University in New Delhi, India. Renowned for his pioneering work in blast mitigation, structural retrofitting, and predictive modeling under extreme loading conditions, Dr. Anas has authored over 50 peer-reviewed international journal articles and more than 50 conference papers, contributing significantly to both academic literature and practical engineering applications. His global academic influence is reflected in his roles as Session Chair at several prestigious international conferences, including the 7th International Conference on Aeronautical, Aerospace, and Mechanical Engineering (AAME 2024), co-sponsored by RMIT University and the University of Hong Kong, and the 30th International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES 2024) in Singapore. Further cementing his reputation as a thought leader, Dr. Anas delivered the keynote speech at the 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Intelligent Construction (ICCEIC 2024), held on August 22, 2024, and again at ICCEIC 2023 on September 20, 2023, both organized by the International Association of Management Science & Engineering Technology (IAMSET) in Beijing, China. His continued inclusion in Elsevier’s list of the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in both 2023 and 2024 further underscores the global recognition of his scientific contributions. Beyond research, Dr. Anas plays a pivotal role in scholarly publishing. He serves as the Academic Editor for the Journal of Engineering – Civil Engineering (Wiley Online Library) and as Guest Editor for several high-impact journals, including Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences and Computers, Materials & Continua (Tech Science Press), as well as Discover Materials (Springer Nature). He is also a member of the editorial board of Sound & Vibration. Dr. Anas has contributed to numerous technical committees for global conferences across civil, marine, geological, and structural engineering disciplines. Through his commitment to advancing resilient infrastructure, academic leadership, and knowledge dissemination, Dr. S. M. Anas continues to shape the global landscape of structural engineering and civil infrastructure research.