Special Session II

Session Topic: Human-Centered Data Science for the Built Environment

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Track 1: Behavioral Modeling in Architecture and Urban Spaces

  • Spatial cognition and perception modeling
  • Design preference and behavior analysis
  • Eye-tracking and biometric data in built environments
  • Sentiment analysis and behavioral trends
  • Place identity and cultural psychology

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    Track 2: Digital Heritage and Adaptive Reuse

  • BIM and 3D scanning for heritage sites
  • Digital twins and geospatial heritage mapping
  • AI analysis of historical records
  • Structural health prediction in historic buildings
  • Community-led adaptive reuse

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    Track 3: Responsive Urban Systems and Design

  • Generative and behavior-driven design
  • Sensor-based analysis of public space
  • Urban resilience and disaster response
  • Inclusive and health-centered urban design
  • Human-centric mobility and ecological systems
    Important Dates
    • January 10, 2026: Submission Deadline
       
    • February 5, 2026: Notification Date
       
    • February 20, 2026: Registration Deadline
       
    Special Session II Submission Link:
    https://confsys.iconf.org/submission/ceac2026
    Special Session Chair: Yen-Khang Nguyen-Tran, Shimane University, Japan

    Dr. Yen-Khang Nguyen-Tran earned a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Design in 2009 and a Master’s degree in urban planning in 2010 from the École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Lyon, France, and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (TITECH), Japan, in 2021. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture Design, Interdisciplinary Faculty of Science and Engineering at Shimane University, Japan. Her work in urban environments and architectural design methods has resulted in numerous publications, conference presentations, invited lectures, review committee roles, and contributions to both graduate and university-level courses. She holds memberships in the Architectural Institute of Japan and the International Association of People-Environment Studies. Her research interests include vernacular architecture, passive design, environmental simulation and
    assessment, urban environments, and user-centred approaches.

    Special Session Co-Chair: Riaz-Ul-Haque Mian, Shimane University, Japan

    Dr. Riaz-ul-Haque earned a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the Islamic University, Bangladesh, in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Information Science from the Nara Institute f Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan, in 2021. He is now an Assistant Professor in the epartment of Information Systems Design and Data Science at Shimane University, Japan. is work in computer architecture and data science has resulted in numerous publications, onference resentations, invited lectures, and university-level courses; memberships including the IEEE; and recognition through academic and professional achievements. His research interests include computer architecture, decimal computing, and data-driven system design.