Distinguished Professor of Structural Engineering,School of Civil Engineering,Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Tehran, Iran 

Kaveh is a distinguished professor of structural engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology. He obtained his PhD (1974) from Imperial College, London, and DTech Bauwesen (1993) from TU-Wien. Since then, he has been teaching at IUST, TU-Wien, and other universities in Iran. His honors include the Memorable Scientist of Iran and Gold Medal of Education. He is a fellow of the Iranian Academy of Sciences, fellow of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, and member of 8 scientific societies, founder and editor of more than 5 scientific journals and advisory member of many journals and conferences. He has published 735 scientific journal papers, 155 conference papers, 23 books in Farsi and 18 books in English, the latest being 'Topological Transformation for Efficient Structural Analysis', 2023, Advanced Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms and their Applications in Structural Optimization, 2nd ed.' 2017, and ' Applications of Metaheuristic Algorithms in Civil Engineering', Springer, 2017.

EDUCATION

· BSc of Civil Engineering  – Tabriz University (1969)

· MSc of Civil Engineering in the field of Structural Engineering (1971)

Imperial College – London University – London – United Kingdom

· DIC of Civil Engineering in the field of Structural Engineering (1971)

Imperial College – London University – London – United Kingdom

· PhD of Civil Engineering in the field of Structural Engineering (1974)

Imperial College – London University – London – United Kingdom

· Dipl. Ing of Civil Engineering (1991)

Technical University of Vienna – Vienna – Austria

· Dr. Tech of Civil Engineering (1993)

Technical University of Vienna – Vienna – Austria 

Rawan Al-Nsour is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Mechatronics since 2018, previously serving as a lecturer in the same department and as adjunct faculty in the Pre-Engineering department from 2015 to 2017. Holding a PhD in Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 2015, Rawan brings a wealth of expertise to her role. She has undergone training in industry, enhancing her practical knowledge and skills. Rawan's research interests include industrial robotics, industrial controls, curriculum development, and innovative teaching pedagogy. She actively mentors students on capstone projects, guiding them to success. Rawan has published her work in various journals and conferences. She also provides valuable service at the department, college, and university levels, contributing to the academic community. Additionally, Rawan is committed to community engagement initiatives, further enhancing her impact.

Chakkrit Luangcharoenrat is a seasoned professional in the field of architecture and sustainable design. He currently serves as a Studio Director and Senior Associate at Gensler's Bangkok office. With over 20 years of experience, Chakkrit has a deep passion for sustainable design, working closely with end users to create spaces that positively impact their lives and work environments.He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D., MBA, and MSc. in Construction Management, and is a certified DGNB consultant and registered Architect. Chakkrit is also affiliated with Kasetsart University's Faculty of Architecture in Bangkok, where he contributes to research on construction waste management and sustainability.Chakkrit's work has been widely recognized, and he has authored numerous publications on construction waste generation and sustainable building practices. His commitment to innovation and excellence continues to drive his contributions to the architecture and design industry.

Xilei Lu, Professor level Senior Engineer, National Registered First Class Constructor, Master's Supervisor. I have been working in the construction industry for a long time and have rich experience as a technician, administrator, and coach. I currently teach at the School of Civil Engineering at Shaoxing University of Arts and Sciences and hold multiple academic part-time positions.

Hanshan Ding is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Southeast University. Main research directions: civil engineering, bridge engineering, foundation engineering, and engineering mechanics. From September 2003 to October 2005, he was a visiting professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky in the United States.

Associate Research Fellow 
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com.hk/citations?hl=zh-CN&user=KZ0iQH0AAAAJ

Education:
Jun. 2022-Jun. 2023 University of Manchester Joint Ph.D. student in Computer Science
Jun. 2019-Jul. 2019 Granada University Visiting Scholar
Sep. 2018-Jun. 2024 Sichuan University PhD in Management Science and Engineering
Sep. 2014-Jun. 2018 Sichuan University Bachelor in Quantity Surveying

Research interests: Healthcare management; decision analysis