Join the Forum for robust discussions on Low-carbon Concrete Structure, Building Design and Construction in Climate Change, Low-carbon Construction Materials, and Academia-Industry Collaboration led by top universities in China and Germany - Zhejiang University (ZJU), RWTH Aachen University and DAAD, the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers.

Green building is believed to contribute towards meeting multiple SDGs, including Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11) and Climate Action (SDG 13). Building on the collective strength of academic champions and early- and mid-career researchers, the Forum will promote cross-institutional knowledge sharing and transfer at the intersection of post-pandemic Carbon Neutrality and explore collaborative initiatives that offer solutions for green building design and construction.

In addition to DAAD, the Humboldt Foundation, EURAXESS China, and Sino-German Centre for Research Promotion will be invited to present available funding opportunities. The forum will thus be beneficial to those who would like to take advantage of international opportunities and is particularly relevant to early- and mid-career researchers who are keen to develop their global network.

Any questions? Please email Ms. ZHENG Qi (qizheng95@zju.edu.cn) at ZJU's Office of Global Engagement.

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Tentative Program:

Friday, June 10, 2022

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Opening Session | 8:30-9:00 Germany | 14:30-15:00 China

Opening remarks

• Ms. Ruth Schimanowski, Chief Representative, DAAD

• Prof. HE Lianzhen, Vice President, Zhejiang University

• Prof. Ute Habel, Vice-Rector for International Affairs, RWTH Aachen University

Keynote speech

• Prof. Thomas Auer, Department of Architecture, Technical University of Munich

(High-tech, low-tech, robust!)

Moderator: Prof. ZHUANG Wei, School of International Studies, Zhejiang University

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Parallel Sessions | 9:05-10:30 Germany | 15:05-16:30 China

Parallel Session I: Low-carbon Concrete Structure

Chair: Prof. ZHAO Yuxi, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University;

Presentations

• Prof. XIAO Jianzhuang, College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University

(Sustainability design of concrete structures: Concepts, methods and technologies)

• Prof. ZHANG Dawei, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

(Carbon emission reduction strategies towards reinforced concrete structure)

• Prof. Thomas Matschei, Faculty of Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen Uni-versity

(Sustainable concrete – myth or future)

• Dr. Volker Thome, Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP

(Recycling concrete pulsed power processing)

Q&A

Parallel Session II: Building Design and Construction in Climate Change

Chair: Prof. WU Jindong, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

Presentations

• Prof. SONG Yehao, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University

(Sustainable design of bamboo architecture)

• Prof. Harrison Huang, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

(RE principle from architecture design to waste management for improving the building circularity)

• Prof. Frank Kemper, Faculty of Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

(Resilient and sustainable buildings, ready for climate change effects)

• Prof. YAN Libo, Institute of Building Materials, Technical University of Braunschweig / Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research

(Adhesively-bonded timber-concrete composite: concept, performance and potential application)

Q&A

Parallel Session III: Low-carbon Construction Materials

Chair: A/Prof. ZENG Qiang, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

Presentations

• Prof. SHI Caijun, College of Civil Engineering, Hunan University

(Design and properties of ultra high performance geopolymer concrete)

• A/Prof. RUAN Shaoqin, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

(Towards carbon neutrality: research progress in sustainable engineering materials in Zhejiang University)

• Prof. Marzia Traverso, Faculty of Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

(Carbon concrete and its assessment from ecological perspective)

• Prof. Viktor Mechtcherine, Institute of Construction Materials, Technical University of Dresden

(Integrating reinforcement in digital fabrication with concrete)

Q&A

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Funding Opportunities | 10:35-11:10 Germany | 16:35-17:10 China

• Dr. Katja Yang, Head of Division Asia, Department Sponsorship and Network, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

• Ms. Susanne Otte, Head of the Section for Transnational Education Projects in Europe and Asia, DAAD

• Mr. Halldor Berg, Senior Country Representative, EURAXESS China

• Dr. Sebastian Granderath, German Co-Director for Research Funding, Sino-German Centre for Research Promotion (SGC)

Moderator: Prof. Kai-Uwe Schröder, Rector’s Delegate for Collaboration with China, RWTH Aachen University

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Roundtable: Industry Meets Academia | 11:15-12:00 Germany | 17:15-18:00 China

• Mr. Christian Sommer, CEO & Chairman, German Centre Shanghai

• Mr. ZHANG Shuhao, Head of Building Services Engineering, Drees & Sommer Shanghai

• Prof. Gunnar Grün, Deputy Director, Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP

• Prof. ZHAO Yuxi, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

• Prof. HUANG Mingfeng, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

• A/Prof. MENG Tao, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University

Moderator: Ms. Ruth Schimanowski, Chief Representative, DAAD