Special Session ISession Topic: Frontiers in Civil Engineering and Architecture: Shaping the Future of Design and Innovation
Tracks for Submission:
Track 1: Advanced Materials and Structural Innovations
Track 2: Digitalization and Advanced Construction Technologies
Track 3: Urban Planning, Smart Cities, and Architectural Innovation
- January 10, 2026: Submission Deadline
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February 5, 2026: Notification Date
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February 20, 2026: Registration Deadline
https://confsys.iconf.org/submission/ceac2026
Special Session Chair: Yew Ming Kun, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Dr. Yew Ming Kun is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in civil engineering, sustainable construction materials, and structural innovation. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Yew has contributed significantly to advancing eco-friendly building practices and material technologies. Dr. Yew’s work centers on sustainable construction solutions to address global challenges such as resource depletion and climate change. He has obtained over ten intellectual property rights spanning national and international jurisdictions. His achievements include multiple Gold Medals at the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in 2011, 2019, 2020, and 2022, alongside a Gold Medal at iENA 2012 in Germany. In 2022, he was honored with the Best Green Technology Award by the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) for his pioneering contributions. Dr. Yew has authored over 100 technical publications and books, with a primary focus on sustainable construction materials and fire-resistant coatings, underscoring his commitment to advancing sustainability. He holds a prominent editorial role as Lead Guest Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member for more than ten scientific journals and has contributed as an invited peer reviewer for over 20 SCI-indexed journals, reinforcing his influence in the field. Further accolades include the 2023 Outstanding Editor Award and the Most Innovative Excellence Award in both 2020 and 2023, in recognition of his groundbreaking work.
Special Session Co-Chair: Beh Jing Han, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
Beh Jing Han is a Malaysian academic and researcher specializing in sustainable architecture and green building materials. She serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Sustainable Design at the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia. Dr. Beh received her first degree from University Putra Malaysia, a master's degree from The University of Melbourne. Her industry working experience span across Shanghai, Melbourne, and Singapore prior to join UTAR as an academician. She holds a PhD from UTAR, where her doctoral research focused on developing fire-protective, water-borne intumescent coatings incorporating rubberwood ash for steel structures. Her expertise includes: Green technology and sustainable design, Fire-resistant materials and coatings, Lightweight concrete using bio-based and recycled aggregates. Her work has been cited over 300 times, reflecting significant contributions to sustainable design and green building and construction materials. Dr. Beh is the associate editor and editorial board for numerous international journals. In 2020, Dr. Beh received UTAR’s Innovation Excellence Award for her research contributions. Dr. Beh developed innovative construction materials using industrial and agricultural waste, earning a Gold Medal at ITEX 2022 for sustainable material design. She has secured more than two (2) patents for novel material compositions in collaboration with industry partners. Dr. Beh also won the Best Paper Award at international conferences. She has also led community-based design projects, such as a school beautification initiative at SMJK Yu Hua in Kajang, where she and her students created therapeutic garden spaces. Some of her notable research includes: "Exploring Architecture Students' Awareness of Bamboo as A Green Building Material", "Characterization and Fire protection Properties of Rubberwood Biomass Ash formulated Intumescent Coating for Steel", "Critical Therapeutic Landscape Design Elements for Cognitive Impairments in the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre. Dr. Beh research interests fall within the disciplines of sustainable architecture and green building materials.