November 1-2, 2024
Promoting Healthy Indoor Environments Through Innovative Methods
TSIEQ 2024 invites internationally renowned experts and scholars to share research and practical experiences. The conference will link historical and current research on indoor environments in Asia with academic developments, industry connections and future market prospects to strengthen technology R&D in Asia and promote industry-academia collaboration.
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Taiwan’s indoor air quality management policies and current status of promotion
Taiwan／Chung-Wei Sun／ Senior Technical Specialist
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Senior technical expert, Ministry of Environment, Taiwan.
The latest information on the scientific evidences and political activity in Japan
Japan／Kenichi Azuma／Ph.D.
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Professor Kenichi Azuma is the President of the Japan Society of Indoor Environment and a certified public health expert by the Japan Public Health Association and the Japan Society for Hygiene, specializing in environmental health and preventive medicine.
Professor Azuma has extensive research experience in the field of public health. He specializes in environmental hygiene, particularly air pollution and its impact on health. In addition to publishing papers and conducting research in academia, Professor Azuma actively participates in activities with government and non-governmental organizations to raise public awareness of air pollution issues. He is dedicated to proposing solutions to mitigate these hazards and advocating for corresponding policy measures. His work in public health research is notable for its depth and impact.
As an educator, he is committed to training the next generation of public health professionals, sharing his knowledge and experience with students. His research and teaching have significantly contributed to the health and well-being of society, making him a distinguished leader in the field of public health in Japan.
Particulate matter management plan in public-use facilities in Seoul, Korea
Korea／Jin-Ho. Shin／Korea KOSIE Chairman／Ph.D.
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Jin-Ho Shin is the President of the Korean Society of Indoor Environment (KOSIE), an organization renowned for its scientific assessment of indoor pollution issues.
KOSIE aims to become a comprehensive and continuous research center for identifying phenomena, assessing health impacts, and developing control technologies in the field of indoor environments.
The goal is to contribute to the management and resolution of indoor environmental pollution issues by establishing public consensus based on academic research findings.
How do we define Healthy Buildings in 2024?
Denmark／Pawel Wargocki／Ph.D.
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Pawel Wargocki is an internationally renowned expert in indoor air quality, with extensive research and professional experience in indoor environments and health. His research primarily focuses on indoor air pollution, improving indoor air quality, building environmental engineering, and the impact of indoor environments on human health.
Wargocki’s research emphasizes the effects of various indoor air pollutants on human health and proposes solutions to improve indoor air quality, such as optimizing ventilation system design, applying indoor purification technologies, and selecting appropriate building materials. His work is crucial for enhancing indoor living quality and reducing the adverse health effects of indoor air pollution.
As a leading scholar and expert, Wargocki’s research has gained wide international recognition and has played a significant role in shaping and implementing policies related to indoor air quality. His contributions extend beyond academia, positively impacting public health and well-being.
Indoor Air Quality Issues and challenges in Korea.
Korea／Doosam Song／Ph.D.
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Professor Doosam Song is a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Architectural Engineering, and Landscape Architecture at Sungkyunkwan University’s College of Engineering in South Korea. He has made significant contributions to low-energy building systems, advanced ventilation systems, high-rise building technology, building energy management systems, and the remote comfort and energy-efficient control systems for small buildings equipped with VRF systems.
Professor Song is dedicated to researching building energy management systems, including energy-saving control strategies and intelligent monitoring systems. His work is crucial for improving building energy efficiency and reducing energy waste, particularly in the current global context of energy conservation and emission reduction.
Professor Doosam Song’s contributions to the field of architectural engineering are remarkable, and his work significantly influences the building industry’s progress toward more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
Computational Fluid and Particle Dynamics (CFPD) initiated Indoor Environmental Design
Japan／Kazuhide Ito／Ph.D.
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Professor Kazuhide Ito is a distinguished educator and researcher in the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University.
Professor Ito’s research focuses on the impact of indoor environments on health, exploring the intersection of environmental engineering and public health. The indoor environment encompasses physical, chemical, and biological elements, as well as psychological, physiological, and medical factors in humans. Its complexity makes evaluating and quantifying its health impacts a significant challenge.
The quality of the indoor environment is directly related to people’s comfort and health, garnering attention not only from academia but also from government, businesses, and society at large.
Professor Kazuhide Ito’s research in this field is vital for promoting societal health and well-being, providing essential scientific basis and technical support for improving indoor environmental quality.
Healthy home environments in a warming world: the challenges ahead
U.S.A.／Gary Adamkiewicz／Ph.D.
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GARY ADAMKIEWICZ, PhD MPH
Gary Adamkiewicz is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Exposure Disparities at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH), where he leads the Healthy Cities Lab (www.healthycitieslab.org).
Dr. Adamkiewicz’s work focuses on the connections between housing and health, and on understanding disparities in environmental exposures. His research has included studies of indoor environmental conditions within the homes of children with asthma, and studies that aim to understand the housing factors that contribute to environmental risks. He has worked with national, state, and local agencies on projects that aim to reduce the burden of disease from environmental issues.
Dr. Adamkiewicz has served as a member of the Science Advisory Committee for the National Center for Healthy Housing and has served on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Justice Technical Guidance Review Panel, under the auspices of the agency’s Science Advisory Board. He has also served as an advisor to the World Health Organization’s effort to establish indoor air quality guidelines. Dr. Adamkiewicz holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Health from HSPH.
Human health and potential in a hotter world
Singapore／Jason Kai Wei Lee／Ph.D., FACSM
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Jason Lee is an Associate Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. He co-leads the Human Potential Translational Research Programme and directs the Heat Resilience and Performance Centre.
Jason co-chairs the Heat Injury Clinical Practice Guidelines at the Ministry of Health and chairs the Scientific Committee on Thermal Factors at the International Commission on Occupational Health. He is on the management committee at the Global Heat Health Information Network and leads the WHO-WMO Southeast Asia Heat Health Node to scale up efforts in managing the complex health risks posed by rising ambient temperatures.
HUMAN-CENTRIC Indoor Environmental Control and Energy Efficiency Optimization in Public Buildings through AI Decision Support
Thailand／Prapat Pongkiatkul／Ph.D.／President of Thailand IAQ Society
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Dr. Prapat Pongkiatkul has made significant research contributions in understanding the characteristics, causes, and formation mechanisms of haze in Southeast Asia. He focuses on monitoring particulate pollution and source apportionment in Asian cities, with notable findings on the seasonal and diurnal variations of black carbon and organic carbon aerosols in Bangkok. Additionally, his research addresses the source distribution and potential locations of PM2.5 and PM2.5-10 in residential areas of the Bangkok metropolitan area, providing crucial insights and guidance for better understanding and managing air pollution.
These studies are invaluable for improving air quality, protecting public health, and formulating policy measures in Southeast Asia. They also offer important insights for addressing global air pollution issues.
Dr. Pongkiatkul’s research contributions are highly regarded in the academic community and have practical applications, making significant contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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International Conference Hall, 9th Floor
Chengai Building
Chung Shan Medical University
Chengai Building
Chung Shan Medical University