Professor Sarah (Yixia) Zhang University of Technology Sydney Distinguished Keynote Speaker, ICAN 2027

Professor Sarah (Yixia) Zhang is a Professor at the University of Technology Sydney whose research is connected with advanced materials, structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure. Her work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the development and assessment of high-performance materials and composite systems for civil and engineering applications. She contributes to the translation of materials research into durable, resilient and sustainable structures. These themes align with ICAN 2027’s focus on advanced composites, functional construction materials, materials performance and the use of innovative materials technologies to address infrastructure and sustainability challenges.