2021- International Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fabrics in Southern Ports of Iran

This is to acknowledge that the 7th International Symposium on Sustainable Development of Fabrics in Southern Ports of Iran held by the Islamic Azad University (IAU-UAE Branch) was held on the 24th and 25th of February 2021.

Hosted by:

• Islamic Azad University (IAU- UAE Branch)

Symposium Chair:

• Dr Vahid Ghobadian

Symposium Organizers:

• Islamic Azad University- Research Office 
  • Dr M.M. Oskounejad
• Registrar Office
  • Mr Jalal Merrikhi
• Administrative Office 
  • Mr Arsalan Firouzi

Symposium Facilitators:

• IAU-UAE Alimni Office
  • Mr Mehdi Kalantari
  • Ms Foroozan AhmadNejadi

The papers accepted and presented in the webinar will be published and indexed at the Civilica database, and the National content Consortium. 

Participants, presenters, organisers, and keynote speakers have also received certificates of appreciation acknowledging their academic contribution and involvement in the symposium.

Symposium Axis:

• Sustainable development,
• Urban and neighbourhood development,
• The physical identity of southern Iranian ports,
• Development of historical context,
• Architecture and urban planning in a hot and humid climate,
• Recycling of materials and garbage,
• Sustainable roads and buildings,
• Case studies of sustainable development on the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea,
• The role of free ports in sustainable development,
• Appropriate mechanical facilities in hot and humid climates,
• Sustainable social and economic development,
• Sustainable building rating systems

The first day of the symposium was in Persian and the second day was held in English.  The symposium started with Chancellor’s message communicated by Dr Adnan Satariyan. The Symposium hosted keynote speakers from Iran, Malasia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America. 

First-day Keynote speakers:

• Mr Javad Mahmoudi- City Mayor, Khamir Port, Iran
• Mr Ayoub Zarei- City Mayor, Kong Port, Iran
• Mr Asgari Zadeh- Member of the Council- Bandar Abbas, Iran

Second-day Keynote speakers:

• Mr Kun Lim- Malasia, https://kunlim.com/
• Dr John Smith- UAE
• Fatemeh Smith- UAE
• Professor Nader Ardalan- USA

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