We are pleased to announce that the ISIAQ Summer School will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026. This one-day program is specifically designed for PhD and Masters students seeking to elevate their expertise and problem-solving skills in the field of indoor air quality. Through a series of interactive workshops, participants will engage in an innovative pedagogical experience where students will learn how to bridge the gap between theory and practice to solve indoor air quality problems. Moreover, this Summer School will enable students to improve their academic writing skills and to explore diverse career paths and forge lasting connections with professionals and peers. Join us for a day of collaborative learning and professional growth.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08.30am - 09.00am | Registration starts |
| 09.00am - 10.00am |
Welcome and Introduction
Ms. Rachel Hurley | ISIAQ Student Representative
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| 10.00am - 12.00pm |
How to write a good paper
Originality, Rigour, and Significance Discuss and Draw: Planning Figures to Communicate your Findings Ethics in Academic Writing Conducting and Responding to Peer Review How to Write (Practical Writing Strategies and Tips) Panel Discussion Moderated by Prof Yuguo Li (Moderator) |
| 12.00pm - 01.30pm | Networking Lunch |
| 01.30pm - 03.00pm |
Cognitive Growth for Value-Oriented Indoor Air Problem-Solving
This summer school offers an innovative pedagogical experience in which participants enhance their cognitive abilities through a learning journey that breaks cognitive barriers and uses developed mental models to navigate a realistic indoor air problem scenario. The enhanced cognitive abilities include critical and reflective thinking, abstract reasoning, logical deduction, and creative imagination. By cultivating higher-order thinking and value-oriented reasoning, this summer school provides a distinctive platform for developing the capability to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Participants will leave with an enhanced mindset that strengthens ability to deliver healthy indoor air solutions which optimise healthy living and promote value-oriented outcomes for all stakeholders. A/Prof. Moshood Olawale Fadeyi | Singapore Institute of Technology
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| 03.00pm - 03.30pm | Tea-break |
| 03.30pm - 04.30pm |
Panel on Career Pathways and Impact Session
Prof. Rajasekhar Balasubramanian | National University of Singapore
Dr. Yang Junjing | National Environmental Agency Dr. Toby Cheung | Kajima Technical Research Institute Singapore (KaTRIS), Kajima Corporation Moderated by Ms. Rachel Hurley | ISIAQ Student Representative |
Speakers and Panelists
Prof. Yuguo Li
Chair Professor of Building Environment,
The University of Hong Kong
A/Prof. Moshood Olawale Fadeyi
Associate Professor,
Singapore Institute of Technology
Ms. Rachel Hurley
PhD Candidate,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
ISIAQ Student Representative
Prof. Rajasekhar Balasubramanian
National University of Singapore
Dr. Toby Cheung
General Manager,
Kajima Technical Research Institute Singapore (KaTRIS),
Kajima Corporation
Dr. Yang Junjing
Head, Built Environment Branch,
National Environmental Agency
Prof. Jeffrey Siegel
Professor,
University of Toronto
Prof. Tunga Salthammer
Deputy Director,
Fraunhofer WKI, Braunschweig, Germany
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