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Prof. Rizal Sebastian is Professor of Future Urban Systems at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (NL), Visiting Professor at London South Bank University, and Senior Advisor on Digitalisation at The Netherlands Enterprise Agency RVO. He graduated with a BSc in Architecture from Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia), an MSc in Construction Management from London South Bank University (UK) in conjunction with HAN University (NL), and a PhD in Design Management from Delft University of Technology (NL). Prior to his academic career, he worked at an international engineering firm ARCADIS and the Dutch research institute TNO. In the last 24 years, he has led numerous innovation projects on digital technologies for smart cities and sustainable built environment.
Aulikki Sonntag is an architect with extensive international experience and a strong focus on building envelopes. Her expertise spans all project phases, from technical design to executive façade works, and includes a wide range of façade systems—from high-rise unitised solutions to complex custom designs. Known for her holistic approach, she pursues innovative, high-performance, and climate-responsive design solutions that integrate architecture, energy design, and structural engineering. She is the Chief Business Development Officer at STATICUS Switzerland Ltd in Basel, where she focuses on the design and development of projects and climate-specific façades through an Interactive Building Process. Aulikki Sonntag holds degrees from the University of Stuttgart and the École d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville.
Professor Ruben Paul Borg is a Structural and Materials Engineer at the University of Malta and a Fulbright Scholar, with visiting appointments in the USA, Europe, and India. He serves as Director of the Climate Action Authority in Malta and sits on the Board of Directors of iiSBE, having founded SBE Malta. Prof. Borg is active in international bodies such as fib, RILEM, and CEN TC350, contributing to standards and scientific committees. He has coordinated major Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, and Interreg research projects focused on sustainability, resilience, and advanced concrete technologies. His research covers cement-based materials, structural durability, recycling of industrial by-products, and preservation of industrial heritage.
Mariangiola has worked on energy efficiency, buildings, and climate policy for 20 years. She is an experienced researcher, policy analyst and team leader. She is currently Policy Officer at the Housing Taskforce at the European Commission. She joined after leading the research team at Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) as Head of Research for almost ten years. Before joining BPIE, she worked as energy consultant in Canada, as Senior Energy Policy Officer at WWF EPO and Senior Partnership Manager at WWF International. She is an alumna of the University of Bologna and holds a master’s in environmental law from Ca’ Foscari University and in European political and administrative studies from the College of Europe.
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