MDPI World Sustainable Transport Day
Welcome Message
Join us for an engaging webinar on World Sustainable Transport Day (https://www.un.org/en/observances/sustainable-transport-day), happening on 26 November 2024! Our expert speakers will delve into the future of sustainable transport with the following two dynamic topics: exploring the "AI-Driven New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution" as well as offering insights on "Reducing Fuel Consumption at Traffic Signals".
Whether you are passionate about the intersection of AI and energy or keen to learn innovative ways to make traffic flow smarter and greener, this event promises fresh perspectives and practical takeaways. It will be the perfect opportunity to learn and engage in shaping the next era of transportation, so mark your calendar and join the conversation!
Date: 26 November 2024
Time: 12:00pm CET | 07:00 pm (CST Asia)
Webinar ID: 834 6509 0840
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Keynote Speakers
AI-Driven New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution
Prof. C. C. Chan, GBS, has obtained BSc, MSc, PhD, HonDSc, and HonDTech degrees. He holds several prestigious positions, including the following: Honorary Professor and the Former Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Hong Kong; Distinguished Chair Professor of Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Founder of the International Academicians Science and Technology Innovation Centre; Founding and Rotating President of the World Electric Vehicle Association; Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, U.K.; Life Fellow of IEEE; Fellow of IET; and Honorary Fellow of HKIE. He is also a recipient of the Royal Academy of Engineering Prince Philip Medal, Chinese Academy of Engineering Guang-Hua Prize, Gold Bauhinia Star Medal of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Gold Medal of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, “Father of Asian Electric Vehicles” by Magazine Global View, and the 2022 Touching China Award.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, USA
Reducing Fuel Consumption at Traffic Signals
Dr. Stevanovic is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Stevanovic earned his BSc degree in Traffic and Transportation Engineering at the University of Belgrade (Serbia), followed by his MSc and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering at the University of Utah. He presently teaches courses and conducts research in transportation engineering, traffic control, and intelligent transportation systems. Dr. Stevanovic has published more than 200 journal and conference papers and presented at more than 100 international, national, and state seminars. He has been a principal investigator on more than 35 research projects for a total of ~$5 million. Dr. Stevanovic is currently a member of the TRB Standing Committee on Traffic Simulation (ACP80) and a Fulbright Specialist in the area of urban network traffic control. He is also an ASCE Fellow, as well as a member of ITE and other professional societies in transportation. He serves on the Editorial Boards of eight scientific journals and is a paper reviewer for over 50 scientific journals and conference proceedings.
Transportation, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Transportation System
Program
| Speaker | Time (CET) | Time (CST Asia) |
| Introduction | 12:00pm – 12:10pm | 7:00pm – 7:10pm |
| Prof. C.C. Chan AI-Driven New Journey of Energy Revolution and Automotive Revolution |
12:10pm – 12:40pm | 7:10pm – 7:40pm |
| Q&A | 12:40pm – 12:50pm | 7:40pm – 7:50pm |
| Dr. Aleksandar Stevanovic Reducing Fuel Consumption at Traffic Signals |
12:50pm - 1:20pm | 7:50pm – 8:20pm |
| Q&A | 1:20pm – 1:30pm | 8:20pm – 8:30pm |
| Closing | 1:30pm – 1:40pm | 8:30pm – 8:40pm |
Webinar Recording
The MDPI World Sustainable Transport Day Webinar 2024 was successfully held on 16 November 2024 at 12:00 pm CET. Prof. C.C. Chan addressed that the electric vehicle revolution is going forward towards intelligent transportation solution and paving the way for global smart society. Prof. Aleksander Stevanovic presented Reducing Fuel Consumption at Traffic Signals. There was hot discussion after each presentation. We are all enjoyed in participating the World Sustainable Transport Day that promoted our friendship and collaboration. It was also announced that the MDPI will publish Special Issue of World Electric Vehicle Journal and of Energies Journal respectively in honour of Prof. C.C. Chan’s 90th birthday.
The webinar was hosted via Zoom and required registration to attend. The full recording can be found below. In order to learn about future webinars, you can sign up to our newsletter by clicking “Subscribe” at the top of the page.
Relevant Special Issues
World Electric Vehicle Journal
New Journey of Energy and Electric Vehicle Revolutions-Infinities Possibilities in the Science World: In Honor of Prof. Dr. C.C. Chan’s 90th Birthday
Edited by Ziqiang Zhu, Kwok Tong Chau, Dianguo Xu, Ming Cheng and Dawei Liang
Submission Deadline: 31 July 2026
Sustainability
Research on Sustainable Transportation and Urban Traffic—2nd Edition
Edited by Vincenzo Gallelli and Rosolino Vaiana
Submission Deadline: 27 December 2024
Traffic Safety, Traffic Management, and Sustainable Mobility
Edited by Virginia P. Sisiopiku
Submission Deadline: 31 July 2025
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