Invited speaker

Invited Lecturer

National University of Singapore, the School of Design and Environment, Department of Architecture & Department of Buildings

  • (2021). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, module AR2723 “Strategies of Sustainable Architecture”, invited by A/Prof Yuan CHAO at the National University of Singapore (16 Apr 2021).
  • (2020). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture, School of Design and Environment, module AR2723 “Strategies of Sustainable Architecture” invited by Asst. Prof. Yuan CHAO (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (27 March 2020).
  • (2020). Guest Lecturer for Department of Buildings, School of Design and Environment, module PF3301 “Maintainability of Facilities” for undergraduate students” invited by Prof CHEW Yit Lin Michael at the National University of Singapore (2 March 2020).
  • (2019). Guest reviewer for final project assessment for AR 5959F “Carbon Neutral Architecture in Asia” in Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, invited by Asst. Prof. Abel E. TABLADA DE LA TORRE (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (27 March 2019).
  • (2019). Tutorial on real-world BIPV façade application at NUS campus for following modules: BPS5227 “Maintainability” for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Department of Buildings at the National University of Singapore (14 March 2019).
  • (2019). Guest Lecturer for Department of Buildings at School of Design and Environment, Module BPS 5227 “Maintainability and Green Facility Management” invited by Prof. CHEW Yit Lin Michael at the National University of Singapore (20 February 2019).
  • (2019). Guest Lecturer for Department of Buildings at School of Design and Environment, Module PF 4305 “Green Development” invited by Prof. WONG Nyuk Hien at the National University of Singapore (13 February 2019).
  • (2018). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, ModuleAR 5322 “Renewable Resources and Architecture” (a compulsory course in the Master program) invited by Asst. Prof. Abel E. TABLADA DE LA TORRE (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (30 August 2018).
  • (2018). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, Module AR 5104 “Energy and Ecology” (a compulsory course in the Master program), invited by Lau Siu Kit (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (14 August 2018).
  • (2017). Guest Lecturer for Department of Buildings at School of Design and Environment, Module BPS 5523 “Passive Design for Buildings” (course in the Master program), invited by Asst. Prof. Clayton MILLER (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (6 October 2017).
  • (2017). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, Module ISD5101 “Integrated Sustainable Design” (a compulsory course in the Master program), invited by Asst. Prof. Nirmal KISHNANI (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (19 October 2017).
  • (2017). Tutorial on real-world BIPV façade application at NUS campus for following modules: BPS 5523 “Passive Design for Buildings”, AR5322 “Renewable Resources and Architecture”, ISD5101 “Integrated Sustainable Design, and Advanced Architectural Technology” at the National University of Singapore, (October 2017).
  • (2017). Guest Lecturer for Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, Module AR 4323 “Integrated Assessment of Sustainable Design” (a compulsory course in the Master program), invited by Asst. Prof. Yuan CHAO (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (28 February, and 10  March 2017).
  • (2016). Guest reviewer for final project assessment for AR 5322 “Module of Renewable Resources and Architecture” (a compulsory course in the Master program of the DTS track) in Department of Architecture at School of Design and Environment, invited by Asst. Prof. Abel E. TABLADA DE LA TORRE (Dr) at the National University of Singapore (27 October 2016)
  • (2015-ongoing). Supervising undergraduate/graduate students at  SERIS, National University of Singapore (NUS) in the ISO 9001 certified Calorimeter Laboratory on the testing of thermal properties of façade elements (concrete wall, double skin facades), and fenestration systems with novel shading systems. The tests conducted in compliance with ASTM C1363 and ASTM C1199.

Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Zurich, Switzerland

  • (2018). Guest presenter at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Zurich, Switzerland, invited by Dr Peter Burgherr (4 Oct 2018).

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong

  • (2018). Guest lecturer at the 8th Green Building Technology Development Forum at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong. (November, 2018)

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

  • (2017). Guest lecture for School of Architecture and Urban Planning, invited by Prof Li Zhenyu – Dean of the college at the Tongji University, Shanghai, China (January 2017)

University Brunei Darussalam, Faculty of Science, Brunei Darussalam

  • (2013-2014). Tutorials for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Science at the University Brunei Darussalam on Energy Management, Energy Modeling, Optimization in Buildings, invited by A/Prof Sathyajith Mathew, based on EnergyPlus, Rhino/Grasshopper and other software tools.

Seminars and Workshops

  • Invited speaker to Brunei Renewable Energy Policy and Development Forum, organized by Ministry of Energy and University Brunei Darussalam, with a talk ”Towards Low Carbon Technologies: Urban Solar Applications”, 29 June 2021 (invited talk).
  • Ran the 2-days course programme “Solar Architecture” for Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professionals and Facilities Management, approved by Building Construction Authority Academy (BCAA), Singapore, 30-31 March 2021.
  • Invited Lecturer for professional training course programme “Low Carbon Technologies: Solar on Facades” at the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), May 2020.
  • Invited Lecturer & developer of 2-days training course programme “Solar Architecture” for Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professionals and Facilities Management, at the Building Construction Authority Academy (BCAA), Singapore, 14-15 April 2020.
  • Co-organizer and presenter at the “Solar PV Roadmap for Singapore” Workshop I for government agencies, Singapore (2 Apr 2019).
  • Co-organizaer and presented at the “Solar PV Roadmap for Singapore” Workshop II for industry stakeholders, Singapore (19 July 2019)
  • Shabunko V., “De-mystifying BIPV in Singapore”, chain of sharing seminars among architects, building –professional at Ascendas Singbridge, Surbana Jurong, DP Architects, JTC, DSTA, BCA, HBD, ID Architects, Singapore (4 Jan, 14-15 Feb, 3 Apr, and 2 Aug 2019) (invited talk).
  • Invited Lecturer for session on “Building Integrated Photovoltaics” in a 5-day Train-the-Trainer course for Renewable Energy Training Institutions (RETIs) on Solar Technologies under the ASEAN Center of Energy (ACE), organized by SEAS, ASEAN-German Energy Programme (AGEP) and Asean Centre for Energy (ACE), Singapore, (July 2018).
  • Supported SEAS with “Singapore business mission to Kazakhstan” and the technical workshop on” Solar and Innovations” among government/ ministry level officials during KZ Expo (25 July 2017, Astana, Kazakhstan).
  • Session chair for “Policy making and implementation” and supported the organization of the event together with BCA and International Energy Agency three days event – Think Tank Workshop 2017 on “Transforming Cities In Hot And Humid Climates Towards More Efficient And Sustainable Energy Use” with international experts in buildings (October 2017).
  • Invited speaker and organizer of education series seminars among major architectural companies in Singapore, including Arup, DP Architects, JTC on the topic of BIPV to address the current issues from latest design opportunities to perceived barriers for larger adoption (Feb 2017)
  • Zhang, J., Lau, S.S.Y., Reindl, T., Xu, L., Lau, S.K., Shabunko, V., Tay, S., Sun, H. The relationship between building typology and solar energy harvesting potential. Seminar on the Teaching & Research of Architectural Technology, Singapore, 19 Apr 2018 (invited talk).

Exhibitions

  • Main organizer of the SERIS’ booth with innovative BIPV products (from Switzerland, China, Japan and Dubai) at the Urban R&D Congress, Singapore, organised by Ministry of National Development (MND), (24 July 2019).
  • Organizer and chair of the 1st Building Integrated PV Conference & Exhibition Jul 2019 2019: Solar Architecture towards Sustainable Cities, Singapore (25-26 July 2019)
  • Contribured the developments at the BIPV COE and innovative digital-printed BIPV samples, as part of the NUS booth, at the exhibition organised by the Building and Construction Authority, at the inaugural International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2019, Singapore (4-6 Sept 2019).
  • One of the contributors for BIPV-related product and developments at the SERIS’ booth at the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES Oct 2019 2019), Singapore (30-31 Oct 2019)

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