Yasmeen Ahmed | Architectural Education and Pedagogy | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Yasmeen Ahmed | Architectural Education and Pedagogy | Women Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Associate III | Mississippi State University | United States

Dr. Yasmeen Ahmed is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University and an architect, educator, and researcher specializing in sustainable architecture, resilient design, disaster-responsive planning, and AI-integrated construction education. With more than two decades of academic, research, and professional experience, she has held major leadership roles including founding head of an architecture department, executive committee member of national architectural regulatory bodies, and advisor on housing and curriculum development initiatives. Her research advances climate-resilient housing, digital innovation in construction, energy-efficient built environments, and disaster risk reduction, reflected in 35 peer-reviewed publications, over 100 conference presentations, and internationally recognized interdisciplinary projects. She serves as Guest Editor for a special issue of Buildings journal, has secured competitive research grants, and is recognized through gold medals, international academic awards, professional architectural memberships, and certified online teaching credentials. Her research impact includes 4 citations across 4 documents, 2 indexed publications, and an h-index of 1.

                              Citation Metrics (Scopus)

5

4

3

2

1

0

 

Citations
4
Documents
2
h-index
1

Citations

Documents

h-index

View Scopus Profile
  View Google Scholar Profile

Featured Publications

Murat Kuruoglu | Building Construction Technology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Murat Kuruoglu | Building Construction Technology | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | Istanbul Technical University | Turkey

Murat Kuruoğlu is a Lecturer at Istanbul Technical University and a specialist in construction management, project planning, and construction informatics, with extensive academic and professional experience in civil engineering education, consultancy, and expert advisory roles. He has led and contributed to numerous national research and consultancy projects in urban planning, housing, infrastructure, and construction systems, while supervising a large body of graduate research in project management, sustainability, BIM, risk analysis, and construction productivity. His scholarly work includes influential publications on artificial intelligence in construction dispute resolution, sustainable material selection, BIM integration, and machine learning applications in labor productivity, supported by authored books and international book chapters advancing construction management practice. Recognized for his scholarly excellence with a Best Paper of the Year distinction, he also serves as a certified trainer in occupational safety and holds international professional certification as a CMAS instructor. His research impact includes 59 citations across 59 documents, 7 publications, and an h-index of 4.

                              Citation Metrics (Scopus)

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

Citations
59
Documents
7
h-index
4

Citations

Documents

h-index

View Scopus Profile
  View Google Scholar Profile
  View ORCID Profile

Featured Publications

Djillali Benouar | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Djillali Benouar | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

Professor | University Of Science And Technology Houari Boumediene | Algeria

Djillali Benouar is a Professor at University Of Science And Technology Houari Boumediene and Director of the Built Environment Research Laboratory, specializing in engineering seismology, earthquake engineering, and disaster risk reduction. With extensive academic and consultancy experience, he has led major international and national research projects, advised global organizations including the African Union and UNESCO, and contributed to policy frameworks on disaster resilience. His research focuses on seismic hazard assessment, vulnerability analysis, and risk governance, with numerous high-impact journal publications and book contributions. He has held key leadership roles such as Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia Natural Hazards Science and the ASRIC Journal, and membership in international science advisory groups. His honors include prestigious international recognitions and editorial distinctions, reflecting his global impact in disaster risk science and education. His research impact includes 738 citations across 575 documents, 54 publications, and an h-index of 15.

                              Citation Metrics (Scopus)

800

600

400

200

0

 

Citations
738
Documents
54
h-index
15

Citations

Documents

h-index

View Scopus Profile
  View Google Scholar Profile
  View ORCID Profile

Featured Publications

Rauan Lukpanov | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Rauan Lukpanov | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University | Kazakhstan

Rauan Lukpanov is a Professor and Researcher at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, specializing in geotechnics and construction materials science. He has extensive professional experience as a senior researcher, academic leader, and director of a geotechnical consulting organization, contributing to large-scale engineering, design, and infrastructure projects. His research focuses on advanced concrete technologies, soil stabilization, sustainable construction materials, and industrial waste utilization. He has led and contributed to numerous nationally funded research projects and developed innovative materials and methods reflected in multiple patents and monographs. His professional recognition includes active membership and leadership roles in international geotechnical societies and receipt of prestigious honors, including the Shamsher Prakash Award, highlighting his significant contributions to research and engineering practice. His research impact includes 259 citations across 153 documents, 74 publications, and an h-index of 10.

                              Citation Metrics (Scopus)

300

250

200

150

100

50

0

 

Citations
259
Documents
74
h-index
10

Citations

Documents

h-index

View Scopus Profile
  View ORCID Profile

Featured Publications