Outcomes
Proceedings published
Springer proceedings
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Vol. 650 (2025) — peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus.
Book of Abstracts
Full programme and all abstracts of the ICDTDE2024 cluster (ADDOPTML, OPTARCH, OPT-ii).
How to cite
Lagaros, N.D., Alrousan, R.Z., Abdalla, K.M., Phocas, M.C., Marano, G.C. (eds.) (2025). Proceedings of the International Conferences on Digital Technology Driven Engineering 2024: 2nd International Conference on Optimization Driven Architectural Design (OPTARCH). Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol. 650. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-92754-6
A truly international gathering
Other conferences in this cluster
OPTARCH2024 was co-located with the other ICDTDE2024 conferences in Irbid, Jordan.
ADDOPTML2024
1st ADDitively Manufactured OPTimized Structures by means of Machine Learning.
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OPT-ii2024
2nd International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization.
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A forum on performance-driven architecture and computational design, uniting optimization, parametric workflows and sustainable built-environment outcomes.
This ICDTDE2024 event was held onsite at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), bringing together researchers and practitioners across digital technology driven engineering.
See the official Book of Abstracts for the full programme and contributions.
ICDTDE2024 Conference Cluster
This conference was part of the ICDTDE2024 cluster in Irbid (Jordan), co-located with the other ICDTDE2024 events to foster cross-pollination of methods and applications.
Other ICDTDE2024 conferences:
- 1st ADDitively Manufactured OPTimized Structures by means of Machine Learning (ADDOPTML2024)
- 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization (OPT-II2024)
Multidisciplinary Purpose & Vision
ICDTDE2024 brings together a global community of researchers, practitioners and innovators to accelerate digitally driven discovery and deployment across engineering, health, AI governance and organizational practice.
Scientific & Societal Objectives
- Advance optimization-driven and performance-based architectural design.
- Bridge parametric and generative workflows with structural and environmental performance.
- Promote sustainable, computationally-designed built environments.
Topics
Indicative (not exhaustive) themes for this conference:
Core themes
- Optimization-driven architectural and urban design
- Parametric & generative design workflows
- Multi-objective performance design (energy, comfort, daylight, carbon)
- Design space exploration, AI-assisted design and decision support
- Digital fabrication, mass customization and constructability
- Structural–architectural co-design and integrated AEC pipelines
Organisation
Chairpersons 9 chairs
- Nikos D. Lagaros (Chairman), NTUA, Greece
- Rajai Z. Alrousan (Co-Chairman), JUST, Jordan
- Khairedin M. Abdalla (Co-Chairman), JUST, Jordan
- Giuseppe Carlo Marano (Co-Chairman), PoliTO, Italy
- Marios C. Phocas (Co-Chairman), UCY, Cyprus
- Osama Nusier (Co-Chairman), AABU, Jordan
- Mohammad A. Alhassan (Co-Chairman), (JUST) Jordan and (AAU) UAE
- Savvas Triantafyllou (Co-Chairman), NTUA, Greece
- Stelios K. Georgantzinos (Co-Chairman), UOA, Greece
Steering Committee 11 members
- Nikos D. Lagaros, (NTUA) Greece
- Rajai Z. Al-Rousan, (JUST) Jordan
- Khairedin M. Abdalla, (JUST) Jordan
- Osama K. Nusier, ( AABU ) Jordan
- Mohammad A. Alhassan, (JUST) Jordan and (AAU) UAE
- Giuseppe Carlo Marano, (PoliTo) Italy and (FZU) China
- Marios C. Phocas, (UCY) Cyprus
- Charis Gantes, (NTUA) Greece
- Stathopoulos Ted, (Concordia University) Canada
- Stavroulakis Georgios, (TUC) Greece
- Mohsen Issa, (UIC) USA
International Scientific Committee 42 members · 22 countries
Members of the ICDTDE2024 Scientific Committee (common across the conference cluster).
- Al-Khateeb Ghazi (UAE)
- Alhassan Mohammad (UAE)
- Alimoradi Arzhang (USA)
- Almasri Amin (UAE)
- Al-Nahhal Wael (Qatar)
- Amaireh Layla (UAE)
- Bäck Thomas (Netherlands)
- Baniotopoulos Lambis (UK)
- Bany Salameh Haythem (UAE)
- Barakat Samer (UAE)
- Braganca Luis (Portugal)
- Charmpis Dimos (Cyprus)
- Cheng Gengdong (China)
- Coello C.A. (Mexico)
- Deb Kalyanmoy (USA)
- Efthymiou Vangelis (Greece)
- Fan Shu-Kai (Taiwan)
- Frangopol Dan M. (USA)
- Gandomi Amir Hossein (Australia)
- Geem Zong Woo (South Korea)
- Irshidat Mohammad (Qatar)
- Kaveh Ali (Iran)
- Khasawneh Mohammad (KSA)
- Kontoleon Karolos (Greece)
- Kontovourkis Odysseas (Cyprus)
- Koumoutsakos Petros (Switzerland)
- Koutsoyiannis Demetris (Greece)
- Pardalos Panos M. (USA)
- Pasini Damiano (Canada)
- Plevris Vagelis (Norway)
- Ramm Ekkehard (Germany)
- Sharo Abdulla (UAE)
- Shbeeb Nadim (KSA)
- Stasiskiene Zaneta (Lithuania)
- Stathopoulos Ted (Canada)
- Stavroulakis Georgios (Greece)
- Takewaki Izuru (Japan)
- Toropov Vassili V. ( UK)
- Tsavdaridis Konstantinos (UK)
- Wald František (Czech Republic)
- Yang Xin-She (UK)
- Zilinskas Antanas (Lithuania)
Local Scientific Committee 22 members
- Ababneh Ayman (JUST)
- Abu-Farsakh Ghazi (JUST)
- Al-Ababneh Nedal (JUST)
- Al-Araidah Omar (JUST)
- Almasaeid Hatem (AABU)
- Almasri Amin (JUST)
- Almomani Mohammed (JUST)
- Alomari Ahmad (YU)
- Al-Omari Aslam (JUST)
- AL-Shawabkeh Rami (AABU)
- Al-Smadi Yahia (JUST)
- Barham Wasim (JUST)
- Hatamleh Rand (YU)
- Jararweh Yaser (JUST)
- Kassasbeh Abdelmajeed (AABU)
- Qasymeh Ansam (AABU)
- Rababah Samer (JUST)
- Shatnawi Anis (JU)
- Shatnawi Nawras (AAU)
- Shlash Ahmed (AABU)
- Tarawneh Bashar (JU)
- Yasin Bilal (AABU)
Organising institutions
National Technical University of Athens · Jordan University of Science and Technology · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Al-Albayt University
Proceedings
All presentations were published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering series (Vol. 650, 2025) and indexed in Scopus.
Supporting Organisations & Endorsements
Endorsing Organisations
Supported by MSCA Projects
This conference cluster was supported by the MSCA RISE project ADDOPTML (No: 101007595).
Funding acknowledgement text is included in the ICDTDE2024 Book of Abstracts.
Conference timeline
This edition has concluded. The full programme and abstracts are in the Book of Abstracts.
Registration & Fees
Registration (Archive)
This conference has been completed (1–4 October 2024). Registration is closed.
For record and citation purposes, please consult the ICDTDE2024 Book of Abstracts (PDF).
Fees
Fee information is not maintained on the archive pages.
Payment Options (Archive)
Not applicable — conference completed.
Submission
Archive Notice
Submissions for ICDTDE2024 are closed.
The official record of abstracts is available in the ICDTDE2024 Book of Abstracts (PDF).
Venue & Accommodation
Conference Venue
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) – Main Campus
Irbid, Jordan
All technical sessions, keynote lectures, and coffee breaks for OPTARCH2024 (part of the ICDTDE2024 cluster) took place on the Jordan University of Science and Technology campus in Irbid.
Getting to JUST (Irbid)
- From the airport: International arrivals are typically via Amman. Participants can reach Irbid by taxi/ride-hailing, private transfer, or intercity bus.
- From Amman: Regular intercity transport options are available to Irbid. From Irbid city center, taxis are a convenient way to reach the campus.
- By car: On-campus and nearby parking was available during the event.
This venue information is retained for reference; the conference has concluded.
Recommended Accommodation
Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. Staying in Irbid is recommended for easiest access to the JUST campus. Alternatively, participants may stay in Amman and commute if preferred.
Where to stay
- Irbid (recommended): Hotels and serviced apartments in the city center offer convenient access to restaurants and local services.
- Near JUST: Limited nearby options may be available; early booking is advised.
- Amman (optional): Wider range of hotels; longer daily commute to Irbid.
A shortlist of suggested hotels and practical booking guidance (including any negotiated rates, if applicable) will be announced on this page. Participants should also verify visa requirements and plan travel accordingly.
Contact
The series continues
ICDTDE returns with ICDTDE2026 — Athens, 17–19 December 2026 (hybrid). Submit your work, or join ISDTDE for the latest on upcoming editions.