Italian varsity expert asserts on ‘Sustainable Construction in the Digital Age: Leveraging Digital Twins for Smart Cities’
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Mysuru: One-day seminar titled “Sustainable Construction in the Digital Age: Leveraging Digital Twins for Smart Cities,” was held at the ComedKares Innovation Hub in Mysuru.
This event was organised in collaboration with IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) Bangalore Chapter, IEEE Mysore Subsection and ComedKares Innovation Hub.
The seminar was graced by distinguished guests, including Dr Parameshachari B D, Vice-Chair (MDC), IEEE Bangalore Section, and Chair of the IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter, who is also the Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.
Other notable guests included Dr Archana N V, Chair-Elect of IEEE Mysore Subsection and Professor at The National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, Dr Rashmi P from Inventuriz Labs Private Limited, Bengaluru, Chandana P, Centre Manager from ComedKares Innovation Hub, and
participants from various engineering colleges.
The first session was conducted by Prof Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue, Computer Science
Department, University of Turin, Italy, a renowned researcher in the fields of sustainable construction and digital technologies.
Her presentation focused on harnessing the potential of digital twins to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of urban development.
Digital twins are dynamic digital models that replicate real-world systems, integrating real-time data and simulations. In construction, these models can revolutionize project planning, resource optimisation and performance monitoring throughout the lifecycle of a project.
Digital twins also provide integrated data from 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM), Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), offering a comprehensive and dynamic representation of buildings and cities.
In the context of smart cities, they optimize
urban planning, energy usage, traffic management and public services, contributing to the resilience and efficiency of urban infrastructure.
Prof Tagliabue’s research aims to develop
sustainable urbanization strategies through digital twin technologies, which play a pivotal
role in meeting environmental targets and creating resilient, sustainable cities.
The second session was led by Dr Parameshachari B D, who provided an insightful overview of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the array of benefits it offers.
As Chair of IEEE CEDA Bangalore Chapter, Dr. Parameshachari highlighted the global research, networking, and leadership opportunities that IEEE provides to its members.
He emphasised the 39 different IEEE Society Chapters available to students, which present avenues for career advancement and technical enhancement.
He strongly encouraged students to engage actively in IEEE’s initiatives and explore these
opportunities for further professional development.
The session concluded with a thoughtful questionnaire session, followed by a vote of thanks, marking the successful completion of the seminar. The event provided students with
exposure to new technologies, innovative ideas, and opportunities for growth within the field of sustainable construction and digital technology.
Overall, the seminar served as an excellent platform for exposing students and professionals to new technologies and innovative ideas, reinforcing the importance of digital tools in shaping the future of sustainable urban environments.
– Team Mysoorunews
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