5TH PHD WORKSHOP (2025)
الورشة الخامسة لطلبة الدكتوراه (٢٠٢٥)
ABOUT 5TH WORLD CAAD PHD WORKSHOP
The 4th World CAAD PhD Workshop is jointly organized by sibling CAAD organizations—ACADIA, ASCAAD, CAADRIA, eCAADe, and SIGraDi—to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange within the global CAAD community. The workshop aims to introduce PhD-level junior researchers to the research culture of various institutions worldwide. It provides students with the opportunity to receive constructive feedback from leading researchers and academics in the CAAD field while helping them position their research within the broader global CAAD landscape.
Expanding on existing platforms for junior PhD researchers within individual organizations, the workshop seeks to strengthen the global CAAD research network and encourage dialogue between diverse research cultures. Each sibling organization will be represented by two PhD student delegates and experts from their respective communities.
نبذة عن ورشة عمل الدكتوراه الخامسة لأل كااد
تُنظّم ورشة العمل العالمية الخامسة لطلاب الدكتوراه في ال كااد بالتعاون مع منظمات ال كااد الشقيقة : أكاديا و أسكاد و كاادريا و ايكادي و سيجرادي – لتعزيز التعاون وتبادل المعرفة ضمن مجتمع ال كااد العالمي. تهدف الورشة إلى تعريف الباحثين المبتدئين في مرحلة الدكتوراه بثقافة البحث في مختلف المؤسسات حول العالم. كما تُتيح للطلاب فرصة تلقي ملاحظات بناءة من كبار الباحثين والأكاديميين في مجال ال كااد، ومساعدتهم على وضع أبحاثهم في إطار المشهد العالمي الأوسع لـ ال كااد.
ومن منطلق التوسع في المنصات الحالية لباحثي الدكتوراه المبتدئين داخل المنظمات الفردية، تسعى الورشة إلى تعزيز شبكة أبحاث ال كااد العالمية وتشجيع الحوار بين ثقافات البحث المتنوعة. سيمثل كل منظمة شقيقة مندوبان من طلاب الدكتوراه وخبراء من مجتمعاتها المعنية
NOTE: Interested Ph.D. Candidates shall send their submissions to their CAAD organizations of their respective geographical zone. The anticipated candidates from ASCAAD geographical zone can follow the submissions instruction as provided below.
IMPORTANT DATES (تواريخ مهمة)
- End of Abstract submissions: March 27, 2025.
- Notification of Abstract acceptance: March 31, 2025.
- Submission of full video recording: April 07, 2025.
- Notification of final video presentation acceptance in workshop: April 12, 2025.
- Students Video Final Submission: April 15, 2025.
- Workshop Date: April 18, 2025.
EVENT SCHEDULE – April 18, 2025 ( جدول الفعاليات – ١٨ أبريل، ٢٠٢٥)
08:00 – 08:10 EST | OPENING & WELCOME
- Introduction to the workshop | Dr. Sherif Abdelmohsen, ASCAAD President.
- Overview of the day’s program and objectives | Dr. Mostafa Alani, ASCAAD BoD.
08:10 – 09:35 EST | SESSION ONE
- Introduction of the expert panelists and the PhD candidates (5 min)
Combining Short-fiber Composites, Design Optimization and Additive Manufacturing for a Novel Structural and Modular Building System [8:15 – 8:35 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Daniel Koehler, University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture | Dr. Paula Gomez Z., Georgia Tech.
Architectural Cognition and Places in Hybrid, Mixed-Use Urban Settings: Studying Isovisits, Eye Tracking and User Perception Assessments [8:35 – 8:55 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Daniel Koehler, University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture | Dr. Antonio Fioravanti Sapienza University of Roma
Smart Heritage: Integrating AI for Enhanced Semantic Segmentation in 3D Modeling of Historical Structures [8:55 – 9:15 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Nic Ding Wen Bao, RMIT, Australia | Dr. Likai Wang, Xi’an Jiaotong, Liverpool University
3D Printing for Sustainable Design and Construction of Affordable Housing [9:15 – 9:35 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Gabriela Bustos, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | Dr. Paula Gomez Z., Georgia Tech.
09:35 – 09:50 EST | BREAK
09:50 – 11:15 EST | SESSION TWO
- Introduction of the expert panelists and the PhD candidates (5 min)
Hybrid Agencies in Architectural Production: Frameworks for Multi-Actor Intelligence and Robotic Learning [9:55 – 10:15 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Gabriela Bustos, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | Dr. Paula Gomez Z., Georgia Tech.
Silvana da Rocha Rodrigues, Institute of Mathematics and Statistics, State University of Rio de Janeiro
Development of a Parametric Library for HBIM Requirements: Analysis and Conservation of the Jorge Machado Moreira Building [10:15 – 10:35 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Sina Mostafavi, Texas Tech University, Huckabee College | Dr. Antonio Fioravanti, Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Italy
Design and Digital Manufacturing of Architectural Precast Concrete [10:35 – 10:55 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Zaki Mallasi, KCCT Architects USA | Dr. Sema Alacam, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
Biomimicry-Based Shape Grammar for Developing Structural Systems in Extreme Micro-gravity Environments [10:55 – 11:15 EST]
Panelists: Dr. Zaki Mallasi, KCCT Architects, USA | Dr. Sema Alacam, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
11:15 – 11:30 EST | CLOSING REMARKS
- Summary of key takeaways from each session | Open Discussion .
- Acknowledgments to organizers, presenters, and panelists
- Announcements about future workshops and research collaborations
SESSION PANELIST MEMBERS (أعضاء فريق النقاش)
Workshop Moderators
PRESENTATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES (إرشادات تسليم و تقديم العرض)
For the students from ASCAAD geographical zone, your presentations should be pre-recorded videos of yourself (and any co-presenters), including the narrated slides.
Sending Your Submission: The abstracts must be submitted in English or Arabic and should not exceed 500 words, with the option to include a maximum of three figures to give enough background about your PhD research work. Upon acceptance of the abstract, candidates may proceed to submitting their 10 min. presentation slides and weblink to their full recorded presentation. All submissions must adhere to the workshop guidelines and shall be sent using this web link to the submission system.
Presentation Length: Students’ presentation should be between 8 and 10 minutes.
Preparing the Slides
- Students to use a slideshow format (e.g., PowerPoint, PDF, Keynote).
- There is no required template, but slides must be formatted in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Recording and Uploading Your Presentation:
- Option 1: Record your presentation as a video and upload it to a video hosting service (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, or a similar platform).
- Option 2: Use Zoom to record yourself (and any co-presenters) giving the presentation.
- Make sure the audio is clear, and the visuals are high quality to ensure an engaging experience for the audience.
Contact Us: For further information regarding participation or website related issues, please contact the scientific committee following this web link.
