Dr. Fernando Vera is an internationally recognized education researcher and academic leader with expertise in competency-based education, artificial intelligence in higher education, and sustainable development. He holds a PhD from the University of the Basque Country (Spain), awarded Cum Laude with International Doctorate distinction, and a Doctorate in Educational Sciences from UAC (Chile). He also holds multiple master's degrees in educational technology, administration, curriculum, and evaluation. As the Founder and CEO of the International Education Researchers Network (REDIIE) and Editor-in-Chief of Revista Transformar. Dr. Vera leads global initiatives that promote collaborative, interdisciplinary research. His work includes major projects on professional and generic competencies in Latin America, such as the International Collaborative Research Project (PICI), and active leadership in clusters focused on AI in education, digital skills, and active learning. He has conducted academic residencies and delivered lectures at institutions across China, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, and serves on the scientific committees of international conferences including CINTE and ITEA. Actively engaged with the UN 2030 Agenda, Dr. Vera is affiliated with AASHE, UNESCO-UNEVOC, SEEd (UK), and other global networks. His research continues to influence transformative practices in global education, with a focus on innovation, critical thinking, and the future of learning.

Prof. Sandy Liddell Halliday MPhil MCIBSE CEng FWES HonFRIAS HonFRIBA Principal, Gaia Research. Sandy is a chartered engineer and honorary fellow of both the RIAS and RIBA for pioneering services to the built environment and sustainability. She was voted one of the top 50 Women in Sustainability. She is a Director of the Scottish Ecological Design Association and writes a well-respected column on Sustainability for the RIAS magazine. Sandy is author of Sustainable Construction.

Dr. Shahria Alam is a Professor of Civil Engineering and the Tier 1 Principal’s Research Chair in Resilient & Green Infrastructure at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus. He directs the Green Construction Research & Training Center (GCRTC) and leads the Applied Laboratory for Advanced Materials and Structures (ALAMS). Dr. Alam's research focuses on smart and recycled materials, seismic rehabilitation, and performance-based design of structures. He has authored over 400 peer-reviewed articles and holds several patents. His contributions have earned him numerous national and international awards, including the CSCE Pratley Award. Dr. Alam serves as an Associate Editor for ASCE’s Journal of Bridge Engineering and Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering.

Prof. Rodolfo Labernarda is a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calabria (Rende, Italy). He is part of the research group of Structural and Earthquake Engineering led by Prof. Fabio Mazza. His main interests relate to the design procedures, the simulation, and the numerical analysis of isolation systems for structures, consisting of elastomeric and sliding bearings. Another field of interest relates to the supplemental dissipation as a retrofitting technique for buildings. He is also dealing with how the exposure to degradation phenomena of FRCM strengthening systems affects the seismic vulnerability of retrofitted masonry buildings.

Dr. Davood Daneshgar is a seasoned civil and transportation engineer with over two decades of expertise in infrastructure and construction management. He currently serves as the General Manager of the Building Engineering Development Office at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Iran, and is a member of the Civil Engineering and Transportation Working Group of the Infrastructure Commission of the Expediency Discernment Council of the Country. In his distinguished career at the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Dr. Daneshgar has held pivotal positions, including Permanent Member and Secretary of the Pricing Council of Technical and Engineering Services of Iran and Head of the Disciplinary Committee of the Iran Construction Engineering System Organization. In these roles, he was instrumental in policymaking and supervising relations across 31 provincial branches representing more than 600,000 members. He has also been responsible for reviewing and issuing licenses for the nation’s top-ranked mass construction companies. He has led numerous public projects across Iran, including government buildings, housing and urban development plans. His extensive experience encompasses managing Site preparation projects, structural design, and construction oversight in 82 projects totaling $550 million. In academia, he is a Lecturer in Urban Development Faculty, University of Yazd, teaching Principles of Highway and Urban Street Design courses. He has authored and published many papers in journals and conferences. Furthermore, he Received 14 national and international special awards such as: Iran top researcher, best article of International Railway Symposium and Trade Exhibition (Irsturkey), best manager of housing and building in the country, to name but three.

Prof. Jamal Khatib is an Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, with over 35 years of academic and research experience. He has held positions at Aberdeen, South Wales, and Sheffield Hallam Universities and became a Professor in 2012. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, including waste utilization, metakaolin, concrete durability, and self-compacting concrete. He has published 500+ journal and conference papers, with 14,000+ citations and H-indexes of 30 (ISI), 36 (Scopus), and 53 (Google Scholar). Recognized among the top 0.3% of researchers globally in building and construction (Stanford University, 2020–2024), he is also ranked among the top authors in cement (Microsoft Academic). Prof. Khatib has served as a reviewer for 300+ journals, a technical committee member for 100+ conferences, and an editorial board member for multiple academic journals. He has received research funding from the EU, British Council, and Royal Society and has strong research collaborations worldwide.

Ancuța Rotaru is a professor at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services, specializing in Transportation Infrastructure and Foundations. She lectures in Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering at undergraduate and master’s levels and is a PhD supervisor. Author of over 120 scientific papers, 8 books, and numerous book chapters, she has led six national/international research grants. She is an active member of SRGF, ISSMGE, ATINER, WASET, and serves as an expert evaluator for ARACIS. An Erasmus+ coordinator with global academic mobility, she is also editor and reviewer for several high-impact journals. She has delivered lectures across Europe and organized major international conferences and workshops on geotechnics, sustainability, and rehabilitation in construction.

Danial Mohammadzadeh S. is currently lecturer. He received degree in Civil Engineering in field of Geotechnical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and has over ten years of experiences and teaching in Building Construction, Geotechnical Engineering, and Environmental Analyses projects. He has authored over sixty publications in archival journals and conference proceedings, eleven inventions, eleven research projects and four books which have been cited for over 1209 times and h-index 18 by different researchers around the world. All of the papers have been published to the best journals and conferences. He is a lecturer in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in Iran, Azad University of Mashhad, Technical and Vocational University of Khorasan Razavi Province (Montazei Technical University of Mashhad) in Iran, Eqbal Institute of Higher Education Lahoori and Sama University. Also, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and Azad University of Mashhad, co-supervisore in the dissertations of a number of graduated students in Universities of Mashhad and an associate member of ASCE. In addition, he is a member of the Editorial Board four journals, Regular Reviewer of five journals, fifteen international conferences and speaker invitation in six international conferences (Canada, Rome, etc). He was mayor advisor in Mashhadd. He has received some award certificates for researching, patents and research projects. Furthermore, he is supreme consultant action of Khorasan Razavi Inventor Association and he is director of researches and Elite of Khorasan Construction Engineering Organization and head of Geotechnical unit of Khorasan Razavi Construction Engineering Organizations.

Prof. Jaime Boris Irahola is a seasoned civil and structural engineer with over three decades of experience in infrastructure and construction management. He currently serves as a Senior Project Manager at HDR Inc. in Irvine, California, and is the CEO of The SPS Corporation, specializing in structural design and stormwater pipeline engineering services. During his tenure at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Mr. Irahola held several pivotal roles, including Office Chief for District 12 Construction, where he managed 120 engineers and administrators overseeing 92 projects totaling $1 billion. His extensive experience encompasses managing complex highway and bridge projects, structural design, and construction oversight. In academia, he contributes as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Long Beach, teaching various civil engineering courses. He also serves on the board of the Cal Poly Alumni Association, supporting scholarship initiatives. Mr. Irahola holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California.

Endrit Tuzi is a highly experienced architect and academic from Albania, specializing in architecture, urban planning, and heritage conservation. A graduate of the Polytechnic University of Tirana with advanced studies from La Sapienza University of Rome and Polytechnic University of Valencia, he has led and co-authored numerous public and private projects across Albania, including schools, government buildings, and urban development plans. He currently serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Tirana and is pursuing doctoral studies in Architecture Technology.

Hector Martin is a Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) with a PhD in Construction Management and over 20 years of experience in civil and structural engineering design and construction. A former Technical Director at Morain & Martin Development LLC, he has led major public and private sector projects with expertise in business development, procurement, cost control, and stakeholder engagement. Dr. Martin is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Certified PMP, and an active member of ICE UK, ASCE, and the Board of Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago. His work integrates advanced project management with IT tools like MATLAB and Excel to drive performance and innovation.

Dr Shanshan Cheng is an associate professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Plymouth in the UK. Her current research mainly focuses on the low carbon construction materials, particularly the application to marine structures. She has attracted over €2m research funding working with other research institutions in the last 10 years, resulted in > 30 peer-reviewed publications with h-index of 19.