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Sessions 1
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (1)
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (1)
Details
Date
July Wed 08, 2026 13:20 - 14:40
Room
Room 1(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Small Hall)
Chairperson
S1-1 Study on the Strength Characteristics and Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Cement-Stabilized Soil under Subzero Curing Conditions
S1-1 Study on the Strength Characteristics and Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Cement-Stabilized Soil under Subzero Curing Conditions
Speaker
Haoming Ren(School of Transportation, Southeast University)
S1-2 Permafrost Thaw Strain Prediction: Empirical Methods vs. Machine Learning Models
S1-2 Permafrost Thaw Strain Prediction: Empirical Methods vs. Machine Learning Models
Speaker
Joey Yang( University of Alaska Anchorage)
S1-3 Experimental Study on the Influence of Warming on Axial Behavior of Pile Foundations in Frozen Soil
S1-3 Experimental Study on the Influence of Warming on Axial Behavior of Pile Foundations in Frozen Soil
Speaker
Xiao Suguang(Clarkson University)
Sessions 2
Infrastructure in the Frozen Environment
Infrastructure in the Frozen Environment
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Date
July Wed 08, 2026 13:20 - 14:40
Room
Room 2(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) 4/F Lecture Hall)
Chairperson
S2-1 Possibility of visualization of greenhouse gases in cold regions
S2-1 Possibility of visualization of greenhouse gases in cold regions
Speaker
Tomoro Kagawa(NAGOYA ELECTRIC WORKS CO., LTD.)
S2-2 Estimation of Subsurface Interface Depths within the Active Layer using Ground Penetrating Radar and Time Domain Reflectometry
S2-2 Estimation of Subsurface Interface Depths within the Active Layer using Ground Penetrating Radar and Time Domain Reflectometry
Speaker
Jong-Sub Lee(Korea University)
S2-3 Deformation of Geotextile-Reinforced Soil Walls Due to Frost Heave, and Deformation Countermeasures
S2-3 Deformation of Geotextile-Reinforced Soil Walls Due to Frost Heave, and Deformation Countermeasures
Speaker
Atsuko Sato(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region )
Sessions 3
Smart and Digital Solutions
Smart and Digital Solutions
Details
Date
July Wed 08, 2026 13:20 - 14:40
Room
Room 3(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Room 403)
Chairperson
S3-1 An innovative Evaluation Method for Bridge Condition Based on Lightweight Structural Health Monitoring in Cold Regions
S3-1 An innovative Evaluation Method for Bridge Condition Based on Lightweight Structural Health Monitoring in Cold Regions
Speaker
Qirui Sun(Harbin Institute of Technology)
S3-2 A Note on Detecting Non-normal Driving Vehicles in Summer and Winter Using a Classifier Trained Only on Normal Traffic Videos
S3-2 A Note on Detecting Non-normal Driving Vehicles in Summer and Winter Using a Classifier Trained Only on Normal Traffic Videos
Speaker
Shoichiro Imoto(Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University)
S3-3 A Note on Detecting Delay Section on Winter Roads
S3-3 A Note on Detecting Delay Section on Winter Roads
Speaker
shusei maeda(Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University)
S3-4 Innovative Weather-Driven Warning and Pilot Services for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
S3-4 Innovative Weather-Driven Warning and Pilot Services for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Speaker
Marjo Hippi(Finnish Meteorological Institute)
Sessions 4
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (2)
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (2)
Details
Date
July Wed 08, 2026 15:05 - 16:25
Room
Room 1(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Small Hall)
Chairperson
S4-1 Assessing Permafrost Thaw under Environmental Disturbance: Insights from Field Surveys and Numerical Simulations
S4-1 Assessing Permafrost Thaw under Environmental Disturbance: Insights from Field Surveys and Numerical Simulations
Speaker
Shunji Kanie(Hokkaido University of Science)
S4-2 Investigation of Water Blocking Performance of Hydrophobically Modified Subgrade Soil under freeze-thaw environment
S4-2 Investigation of Water Blocking Performance of Hydrophobically Modified Subgrade Soil under freeze-thaw environment
Speaker
Daoju Ren(Harbin Institute of Technology)
S4-3 The Problem of Solving Temperature Field Distribution in Soil Foundations Using Numerical Methods
S4-3 The Problem of Solving Temperature Field Distribution in Soil Foundations Using Numerical Methods
Speaker
Denis Korablev(St. Petersburg State Univ. of Architecture and Civil Engineering，Research Institute of Civil Engineering Physics, RAACS)
S4-4 Damage Evolution and Constitutive Behavior of Subgrade Soil under Freeze–Thaw Cycles in Seasonal-Frost Regions
S4-4 Damage Evolution and Constitutive Behavior of Subgrade Soil under Freeze–Thaw Cycles in Seasonal-Frost Regions
Speaker
Yaohui Cheng(Northeast Forestry University)
Sessions 5
Geotechnics and Geoinformatics
Geotechnics and Geoinformatics
Details
Date
July Wed 08, 2026 15:05 - 16:25
Room
Room 2(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) 4/F Lecture Hall)
Chairperson
S5-1 Case Study: Wastewater System Failures, Anderson, Alaska, USA
S5-1 Case Study: Wastewater System Failures, Anderson, Alaska, USA
Speaker
Daniel Nichols(Kuna Engineering)
S5-2 Determining geotechnical parameters for circular economy-based materials in cold climates
S5-2 Determining geotechnical parameters for circular economy-based materials in cold climates
Speaker
Anne Tuomela(University of Oulu)
S5-3 Practical experience in Applying Vibration Monitoring for Pile Driving Operations
S5-3 Practical experience in Applying Vibration Monitoring for Pile Driving Operations
Speaker
Zhussupbekov Askar(L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University)
S5-4 Variations of black carbon depositions in snow collected at
4 observation sites in Hokkaido during the 2024-2025 winter
S5-4 Variations of black carbon depositions in snow collected at
4 observation sites in Hokkaido during the 2024-2025 winter
Speaker
Satoru Mimura(Hokkaido Research Organization (HRO))
Sessions 6
Transportation Systems
Transportation Systems
Details
Date
July Wed 08, 2026 15:05 - 16:25
Room
Room 3(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Room 403)
Chairperson
S6-1 A method to estimate visibility ranges from live camera images by image processing without using camera specification information
S6-1 A method to estimate visibility ranges from live camera images by image processing without using camera specification information
Speaker
Taisei Usui(KOWA Co., Ltd)
S6-2 Development of a Method for Calculating Areal Glide Velocity of Snow-Covered Slopes Using Image Analysis
S6-2 Development of a Method for Calculating Areal Glide Velocity of Snow-Covered Slopes Using Image Analysis
Speaker
Hiroshi Kamiya(East Japan Railway Company，Niigata University)
S6-3 A Visibility Estimation Method on Blowing Snow using Meteorological Data and Providing Visibility Forecasts for Snowstorms
S6-3 A Visibility Estimation Method on Blowing Snow using Meteorological Data and Providing Visibility Forecasts for Snowstorms
Speaker
Masaru Matsuzawa(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, PWRI)
Sessions 7
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (3)
Frozen Ground and Permafrost (3)
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 11:05 - 12:25
Room
Room 1(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Small Hall)
Chairperson
S7-1 Forecasting of the temperature regime during the life cycle of a secondary waste disposal facility
S7-1 Forecasting of the temperature regime during the life cycle of a secondary waste disposal facility
Speaker
Ilia Bokov(Moscow State University of Civil Engineering)
S7-2 Thaw Settlement Characteristics of Deep Permafrost from the North Slope of Alaska
S7-2 Thaw Settlement Characteristics of Deep Permafrost from the North Slope of Alaska
Speaker
Joey Yang(University of Alaska Anchorage)
S7-3 Probabilistic seismic risk analysis of π-shaped steel-concrete composite beam bridges in permafrost strong earthquake zones in cold regions
S7-3 Probabilistic seismic risk analysis of π-shaped steel-concrete composite beam bridges in permafrost strong earthquake zones in cold regions
Speaker
Yidian Dong(Harbin Institute of Technology)
Sessions 8
Innovative Engineering Solutions
Innovative Engineering Solutions
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 11:05 - 12:25
Room
Room 2(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) 4/F Lecture Hall)
Chairperson
S8-1 The Micro-Nano Interfacial Mechanism of Polymer Carbon Nanotubes for Advanced Bitumen Nanocomposites
S8-1 The Micro-Nano Interfacial Mechanism of Polymer Carbon Nanotubes for Advanced Bitumen Nanocomposites
Speaker
Qilin Yang(Harbin Institute of Technology)
S8-2 Study on Crystal Growth Using a Localized Cooling Probe in Radiative Ice Making Process
S8-2 Study on Crystal Growth Using a Localized Cooling Probe in Radiative Ice Making Process
Speaker
Masaya Tojo(Nagaoka University of Technology)
S8-3 Principles of using piles in foundations as elements for controlling the stress-strain state of the soil base
S8-3 Principles of using piles in foundations as elements for controlling the stress-strain state of the soil base
Speaker
Vitalii Sidorov(National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering)
S8-4 Forecast of changes in bearing capacity and settlement of the pile taking into account the global warming factor
S8-4 Forecast of changes in bearing capacity and settlement of the pile taking into account the global warming factor
Speaker
Anastasiia Almakaeva(Moscow State University of Civil Engineering)
Sessions 9
Urban Snow Management and Winter Life
Urban Snow Management and Winter Life
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 11:05 - 12:25
Room
Room 3(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Room 403)
Chairperson
S9-1 Construction and Effects of Winter Installation of Hump (Traffic Calming Device) in School Zone in Hokkaido
S9-1 Construction and Effects of Winter Installation of Hump (Traffic Calming Device) in School Zone in Hokkaido
Speaker
Hirofumi Yotsutsuji(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region (CERI))
S9-2 Sustainable Operation of Road Snow-Melting Sprinklers
S9-2 Sustainable Operation of Road Snow-Melting Sprinklers
Speaker
Takuru Fukuhara(Nagaoka University of Technology)
S9-3 Reducing Pedestrian Slip Risk through a Weather-Based Warning System in Finland
S9-3 Reducing Pedestrian Slip Risk through a Weather-Based Warning System in Finland
Speaker
Marjo Hippi(Finnish Meteorological Institute)
S9-4 Development of a Road Obstacle Alert Smartphone App for Snow-Removal Vehicle Operators
S9-4 Development of a Road Obstacle Alert Smartphone App for Snow-Removal Vehicle Operators
Speaker
Mitsuru Yamada(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region，Machinery Technology Research Team)
Sessions 10
Construction Technology
Construction Technology
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 13:55 - 15:15
Room
Room 1(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Small Hall)
Chairperson
S10-1 A Study on the Formation Process of Spontaneous Corrugation on Snow- and Ice-Covered Roads
S10-1 A Study on the Formation Process of Spontaneous Corrugation on Snow- and Ice-Covered Roads
Speaker
Ui Kitano(Hokkaido University of Science )
Sessions 11
Road Maintenance (1)
Road Maintenance (1)
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 13:55 - 15:15
Room
Room 2(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) 4/F Lecture Hall)
Chairperson
S10-1 Observation and Verification of an Internal Slide-type Collapse of a Snowbank Formed along a Median Strip of a Highway
S10-1 Observation and Verification of an Internal Slide-type Collapse of a Snowbank Formed along a Median Strip of a Highway
Speaker
Yukinobu Sugihara(Nagaoka University of Technology)
S10-2 Study on Extending the Service Life of Joints in Concrete Pavements in Snowy and Cold Regions
S10-2 Study on Extending the Service Life of Joints in Concrete Pavements in Snowy and Cold Regions
Speaker
Keita Oba(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region)
S10-3 An AI system to detect road conditions using smartphones for winter road management
S10-3 An AI system to detect road conditions using smartphones for winter road management
Speaker
Satoru Yamaguchi(Snow and Ice Research Center, NIED)
S10-4 Introduction of Snowdrift Model Operated by Wind from Lattice Boltzmann method (SMOWL)
S10-4 Introduction of Snowdrift Model Operated by Wind from Lattice Boltzmann method (SMOWL)
Speaker
Seika Tanji(Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)
Sessions 12
Sustainable Technologies
Sustainable Technologies
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 13:55 - 15:15
Room
Room 3(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Room 403)
Chairperson
S12-1 Innovative Passive Strategies for Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality in Cold-Regions Schools
S12-1 Innovative Passive Strategies for Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality in Cold-Regions Schools
Speaker
Oluyemi Toyinbo(Civil Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, Finland)
S12-2 Durability and degradation mechanism of EICP-treated sand under freeze–thaw cycles
S12-2 Durability and degradation mechanism of EICP-treated sand under freeze–thaw cycles
Speaker
Junling Si(Harbin Institute of Technology)
S12-3 Development and Field Demonstration of a Transportable Snow Cooling System Using Stored Snow
S12-3 Development and Field Demonstration of a Transportable Snow Cooling System Using Stored Snow
Speaker
Shoei Hara(Nagaoka University of Technology)
Sessions 13
Natural Disaster in Cold Regions
Natural Disaster in Cold Regions
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 15:40 - 17:00
Room
Room 1(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Small Hall)
Chairperson
S13-1 Three-Dimensional Material Point Modeling of Snow Avalanches and Infrastructure Impact
S13-1 Three-Dimensional Material Point Modeling of Snow Avalanches and Infrastructure Impact
Speaker
Hao Zheng(Harbin Institute of Technology)
S13-2 Wind tunnel experiments on snowdrift shape over time on snow fences
S13-2 Wind tunnel experiments on snowdrift shape over time on snow fences
Speaker
Hidechika UENO(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, PWRI)
S13-3 A Study on the Impact of Road Traffic caused by Tsunami Disasters under the Tohoku Road Clearance Plan
S13-3 A Study on the Impact of Road Traffic caused by Tsunami Disasters under the Tohoku Road Clearance Plan
Speaker
MINAMI Masaaki(Iwate University)
Sessions 14
Road Maintenance (2)
Road Maintenance (2)
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 15:40 - 17:00
Room
Room 2(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) 4/F Lecture Hall)
Chairperson
S14-1 A High-Power Laser Snow-Melting System for Ice Management
on Road Structures
S14-1 A High-Power Laser Snow-Melting System for Ice Management
on Road Structures
Speaker
Toshimitsu Sakurai(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, PWRI)
S14-2 Study of a Method for Estimating Shape of Snowbanks at the Shoulders
S14-2 Study of a Method for Estimating Shape of Snowbanks at the Shoulders
Speaker
Haruhiko Murata(Civil Engineering Research Institute for Cold Region, PWRI)
S14-3 Optimizing Urban Winter Road Maintenance via Artificial Intelligence:
From Reactive Operations to Data-Driven Prediction
S14-3 Optimizing Urban Winter Road Maintenance via Artificial Intelligence:
From Reactive Operations to Data-Driven Prediction
Speaker
Roope Palomaa(Ramboll Finland Oy，University of Oulu)
Sessions 15
Road Engineering
Road Engineering
Details
Date
July Thu 09, 2026 15:40 - 17:00
Room
Room 3(Sapporo Education and Culture Hall (Sapporo Kyoiku Bunka Kaikan) Room 403)
Chairperson
S15-1 Strengthening technology for composite steel structure foundations applicable to roads in permafrost regions
S15-1 Strengthening technology for composite steel structure foundations applicable to roads in permafrost regions
Speaker
HONGLIANG ZHANG(Central Iron & Steel Research Institute Co., Ltd.)
S15-2 Cooling of Newly Paved Surface Using Snow
S15-2 Cooling of Newly Paved Surface Using Snow
Speaker
Keita Yamada(Nagaoka University of Technology)
S15-3 Assessment of the Need to Update Frost Design of Road Pavements in Finland
S15-3 Assessment of the Need to Update Frost Design of Road Pavements in Finland
Speaker
Essi Kautto(University of Oulu)
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