International Academic Union of Oceanic Architecture

Establishment Date: October 15, 2018

President: HAO Chibiao

Founding Institutions: Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Qingdao University of Technology, Nihon University, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, University of Kitakyushu, Kunsan National University, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, etc.

Organization Overview

The International Academic Union of Oceanic Architecture (IAUOA) was officially established on October 15, 2018, as a global academic organization co-founded by renowned international institutions including the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Qingdao University of Technology, Nihon University, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, University of Kitakyushu, Kunsan National University, and Jiangsu University of Science and Technology.

With the rapid development of the global marine economy and the increasing demand for marine spatial utilization, the oceanic architecture discipline faces unprecedented opportunities and challenges; to address these and promote international academic exchange and cooperation, the International Academic Union of Oceanic Architecture was established.

The Union is committed to promoting oceanic human settlements construction, cultivating professionals in oceanic architecture, enhancing research standards in oceanic architecture, and advancing the efficient utilization of marine resources and marine ecological protection through international academic exchange and cooperation.

The Union's vision is to become the leading academic organization in the global oceanic architecture field, promoting innovation and development in oceanic architecture discipline; our goals are to establish an international academic platform for oceanic architecture, promote interdisciplinary research, cultivate the next generation of oceanic architecture experts, and contribute to solving global marine sustainable development issues.

Union Purpose

The Union is committed to advancing the high-quality development of international oceanic human settlements, focusing on interdisciplinary research and practical innovation in marine spatial planning and coastal urban construction. We will further deepen international academic exchanges, industry-university-research cooperation, and joint research projects, so as to build an open and shared platform for global dialogue in the field of oceanic architecture. We will continuously improve the theoretical system and academic level of oceanic architecture research, promote the scientific, intensive and efficient utilization of marine resources, and attach great importance to ecological priority and green development. We strive to balance human settlement construction, economic development and ecological protection, so as to safeguard the healthy, sustainable and harmonious evolution of marine ecosystems and contribute to the long-term development of the international marine community.

International Cooperation

IAUOA brings together prestigious universities, research institutions, leading enterprises, and outstanding experts and scholars in the field of oceanic architecture from around the world. Relying on cross‑regional academic cooperation, joint research, and resource sharing, we focus on solving key bottlenecks restricting the development of oceanic architecture, including talent training systems, basic theoretical research, key applied technologies, and engineering practices. We are committed to promoting interdisciplinary integration and innovative development, so as to provide solid intellectual support and technical guarantee for the sustainable development of international oceanic architecture.

Our Mission

Advancing oceanic architecture through global collaboration and rigorous academic research.