Keynote Speakers

 

Shane Snyder

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Dr. Shane Snyder is a Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and is the Executive Director of the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He joined NTU after serving as a Professor of Chemical & Environmental Engineering and the co-Director of the Water & Energy Sustainable Technology (WEST) Center at the University of Arizona, USA. For over 20 years, Dr. Snyder's research has focused on the identification, fate, and health relevance of emerging water pollutants. Dr. Snyder and his teams have published over 200 manuscripts and book chapters on emerging contaminant analysis, treatment, and toxicology (h-index = 68 with over 18,000 citations as of February 2018). He currently serves as an editor-in-chief for the international journal Chemosphere. Dr. Snyder has been invited to brief the Congress of the United States on three occasions on emerging issues in water quality. He is a Fellow of the International Water Association and a member of the World Health Organization's Drinking Water Advisory Panel. He has served on several US EPA expert panels and is currently a member of the EPA's Science Advisory Board drinking water committee and the US EPA's Board of Scientific Counselors Sustainable Water committee. He was a member of the US National Academy of Science's National Research Council Committee on Water Reuse and currently serves on the WHO's guiding committee on development of potable reuse guidelines. Dr. Snyder has also worked as a Visiting Professor at the National University of Singapore (2011-2017).

 

 

  Hua Wang

Hohai University, Nanjing, China

Hua Wang is the professor and the deputy dean of the College of Environment, Hohai University. Meanwhile, he works as the senior visiting scholar of Cambridge University, the member of the Ecological Environment Engineering Professional Committee of China National Committee on Large Dams, the director of Jiangsu Society for Environmental Sciences, and the deputy director of the Environmental Professional Committee of Jiangsu Province Biotechnology Association. He was awarded the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award in Jiangsu Province, the Outstanding Young Backbone Teacher of the "Qinglan Project" in Jiangsu Province, the Teaching Achievement Award in Jiangsu Province, the Science and Technology Prize of Ganpo Water Conservancy in Jiangxi Province, the Science and Technology Prize of Yangtze River Water Conservancy Commission, and the Science and Technology Prize of Huaihe Water Conservancy Commission. His main research interests are watershed water pollution control and numerical modelling of water environment, and he has chaired or participated multiple national and local scientific research projects. At present, he has published more than 100 academic papers in domestic and international academic journals as the first author/corresponding author, with 50 SCI retrievals. He has been authorized 12 national invention patents, edited 2 monographs and 4 associate edited monographs, and trained more than 70 postgraduates, including 8 international postgraduates.

 

 

 

Wannawit Taemthong

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Prof. Wannawit Taemthong, Ph.D., is a distinguished civil engineer 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.
Throughout his career, Prof. Taemthong has led various projects focused on advancing sustainable infrastructure and energy-efficient constructions. Noteworthy among these are his initiatives in green building renovation, energy-saving townhouse development, and feasibility studies for projects along the Gulf of Thailand.
A prolific researcher and author, Prof. Taemthong has contributed significantly to the discourse on green building technologies and air quality improvement strategies in educational settings. His publications offer valuable insights for industry professionals and policymakers.
Committed to education, Prof. Taemthong mentors the next generation of civil engineers, instilling in them a passion for innovation and sustainability. His dedication to excellence and his advocacy for environmentally-friendly practices have earned him respect both nationally and internationally, making him a driving force in the field of civil engineering.
 

 

Pen-Chi Chiang

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

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.