Call for Abstracts
(2nd Call) The 6th UNNC Symposium 2025: Urban Transition and Renewable Energies
Date: May 26-27th, 2025
Location: MF01, The Library, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Website: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/cn/science-engineering/research-groups/sustainable-built-environment/unnc-2025-symposium.aspx
Sustainable Built Environment (SBE) Research Group & Department of Architecture and Built Environment (ABE) at UNNC in collaboration with Department of Urban Planning and Design (UPD) at XJTLU, College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP) at Tongji University, and Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design at Ningbo University are excited to announce our upcoming symposium on "Urban Transition and Renewable Energies".
The symposium invites researchers, scholars, and professionals to submit abstracts for presentations in two exciting themes. We seek innovative contributions that explore the transformation of urban environments and the adoption of renewable energy solutions. Topics may include but are not limited to sustainable urban planning, smart cities, energy-efficient technologies, and advancements in renewable energy systems.
Theme 1. Urban Transition
These sub-themes reflect a broad, interdisciplinary approach to urban transition, with a focus on both the physical and digital transformations necessary for the cities of tomorrow. Submissions are invited across but not limited to:
- Urban-Rural Planning for Sustainable Futures
- Responsive Environment and Inclusive Urban Planning
- Designfor Smart and Resilient Cities
- Smart Mobility and Urban Transportation
- Digital Innovation in Urban Design and Infrastructure
Theme 2. Renewable Energies
These sub-themes aim to explore innovative solutions that enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and promote occupant well-being in the built environment, focusing on decarbonization, renewable energy, human behavior, and AI-driven innovations for sustainable, resilient built environment. Submissions are invited across but not limited to:
- Renewable Energy Systems and Integration
- Renewable Energy Systems and Building Design
- Renewable Energy Systems and AI Technologies
- Urban Energy Modeling
- Human Behaviors and Energy Efficiency
- Human-centricand inclusive co-creation of solutions
Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Soteris Kalogirou, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus; Editor-in-Chief of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews;Editor-in-Chief Emeritus / Special Issue Editor of Renewable Energy.
- Prof. Jian Zhuo (卓健), Chair of Urban Planning Department, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
- Prof. Yongming Zhang (张永明), Chair of Building Electrical and Intelligent EngineeringDepartment, Sino-German College Applied Sciences, Tongji University
- Prof. Shuqin Chen (陈淑琴), Vice-director of Building Technology Institute, Zhejiang University.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: April 20, 2025
- Acceptance Notice: May 5, 2025
- Conference Dates: May 26-27, 2025
- Registration Deadline: May 15, 2025
Registration Fees
- Student Registration: Free
- Regular Registration Fee: RMB 600
The registration fee covers conference costs, refreshments, and lunch.
Payment approach: Bank Transfer
For domestic bank transfer 国内转账：
Bank name 收款银行：中国银行
Branch name 分行名称：中国银行宁波市分行
Bank address银行地址：中国宁波鼎泰路255号
Acc name帐户名：宁波诺丁汉大学
Acc NO.银行账号：376658330575
For international wire transfer：
Bank Name: Bank of China Ningbo Branch
Bank Address: 255 Dingtai Road Ningbo China
Swift code: BKCHCNBJ92A
Bank Account Name: The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Bank Account Number: 376658330575
Registration Link & QR code
https://forms.office.com/r/jHQ8AsPiH6
Submission Guideline
Please submit your abstract (maximum 400 words) using the provided template to SBE2025@nottingham.edu.cn.
Conference language: English.
Presentation format: Oral presentation only.
Publication Opportunities
Proposals have been submitted to the following journals and books:
Journal Special Issues:
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- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
- Renewable Energy
- Journal of Urban Management
- Intelligent Buildings International
- Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
- Frontiers of Urban and Rural Planning
Edited Book:
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- SpringerNature, Urban Transition: Re-imaging Cities through Urban Planning, Architectural Design, and Digital Innovation
Full papers for publication consideration are due by October 20, 2025.
(The list of publication opportunities is continuously expanding and will be updated on the symposium website.)
Submit your abstracts now to join an inspiring event that will shape the future of urban sustainability and renewable energies.
Host Institute
- SustainableBuilt Environment (SBE) Research Group & Department of Architecture and Built Environment (ABE), University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Partner Institutes
- Departmentof Urban Planning and Design (UPD), Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
- Collegeof Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University
- PanTianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Organization Committee
Dr. Yina Sima, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Runqi Liang, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Paola Pellegrini, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Bing Chen, Head of Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Yuanli Ma, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Dr. Huajuan An, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Dr. Edward Cooper, Head of Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Prof. Wu Deng, Head of Sustainable Built Environment Research Group, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Rabee Reffat, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Andrea Palmioli, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Ping Fu, School of Geographical Science, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Tong Yang, Faculty of Science & Technology, Middlesex University London UK
Scientific Committee
Prof. Yupeng Wu, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham United Kingdom
Prof. Baojie He, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Chongqing University
Prof. Yi Chen, College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Tongji University
Prof. Deo Prasad, School of Built Environment, University of New South Wales
Prof. Yu Liu, School of Architecture, Northwestern Polytechnical University
Dr. Bing Chen, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Paola Pellegrini, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Xuefeng Wang, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Jinglu Song, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Juhyun Lee, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Yitian Ren, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Dr. Yanhui Lei, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Xi'an Jiaotong – Liverpool University
Prof. Caixia Gao, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Prof. Hai Lu, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Dr. Yuanli Ma, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Dr. Ruyun Xu, Pan Tianshou College of Architecture, Art and Design, Ningbo University
Dr. Rosangela Tenorio, UWA Design School, The University of Western Australia
Prof. Xingxing Zhang, School of Information and Engineering, Dalarna University
Dr. Hua Zhong, College of Technology and Environment, London South Bank University
Dr. Tong Yang, Faculty of Science & Technology, Middlesex University London UK
Prof. Wu Deng, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Edward Cooper, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Rabee Reffat, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Zhiang Zhang, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Andrea Palmioli, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Giaime Botti, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dr. Tongyu Zhou, Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Contact Information
Secretary Team
Ms. Mengyuan Chen
Ms. Lu Yu
Mr. Chaohui Zheng
For more information or inquiries, please feel free to contact us via: SBE2025@nottingham.edu.cn
Photos of new keynote speakers