Dr. Chanachok Chokwitthaya is an engineering professional specializing in the field of building performance, energy consumption, and occupant behavior. Holding a Ph.D. in Construction Management from Louisiana State University, Dr. Chokwitthaya’s research ambitiously bridges the gap between advanced computational simulation and practical applications within the built environment. As a Senior Research Engineer at Umeå University, he leads pivotal projects in urban virtual reality simulation, notably contributing to EU scale projects, namely the AURORAL and BTC-ENUTC. His academic rigor is paralleled by a commitment to mentorship, as evidenced by his role in co-supervising Ph.D. candidates. Dr. Chokwitthaya's substantial body of work includes numerous scholarly publications that reflect his innovative approach to building performance predictions, utilizing techniques ranging from machine learning to generative adversarial networks. His expertise is further recognized by his contributions as a reviewer for prestigious journals and conferences, underscoring his dedication to advancing the field of building performance simulation.