Monika Szopińska-Mularz | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Monika Szopińska-Mularz | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Rzeszow University of Technology | Poland

Monika Szopińska-Mularz is a lecturer in architecture at Rzeszów University of Technology and a Chartered Architect whose expertise centers on adaptive reuse, sustainable urban regeneration, and controlled environment agriculture. With academic and professional experience spanning architectural practice, design studio leadership, research supervision, and project coordination, she has contributed to diverse architectural projects in healthcare, housing, office design, and the revitalization of urban structures. Her research advances innovative strategies for repurposing modern movement car-parking structures into productive urban assets, reflected in her numerous publications in international journals and a monograph on adaptive reuse for urban food provision. She serves as the principal investigator of an international research consortium developing decision-support tools for urban food-production infrastructures and actively participates in professional and academic committees. Her scholarship integrates research-for-design and research-by-design methodologies, supported by extensive case studies, interviews, and design scenario development. She is a member of the Polish Architects’ Association, the Cluster for Sustainable Cities, and the UK Urban AgriTech collective, and she has contributed to editorial and review activities through her involvement in academic conferences and collaborative publications. Her work has been recognized through distinctions such as the Polityka Science Award finalist honor and international design competition recognition, underscoring her impact on sustainable architectural innovation. Her research impact includes 25 citations, 14 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Szopińska-Mularz M., Prokop A., Wikiera M., Bukowy W., Forsman F., Adaptive reuse of urban structures as a driver of sustainable development goals: a systematic literature review. Sustainability, 2025.

2. Szopińska-Mularz M., Lehmann S., Urban farming in inner-city multi-storey car-parking structures: adaptive reuse potential. Future Cities Environ., 2019.

3. Szopińska-Mularz M., Lehmann S., Balancing increased urban density with green spaces: the marketing of new housing estates in Poland. Buildings, 2023.

4. Szopińska-Mularz M., Adaptive reuse of modern movement car parking structures for controlled environment agriculture: results from an interview study for the innovative design process in cities. City Cult. Soc., 2022.

5. Szopińska-Mularz M., Adaptive Reuse for Urban Food Provision. Cities and Nature, Springer International Publishing, 2022.

Her work advances scientific understanding of adaptive reuse by integrating architectural innovation with sustainable urban food systems, offering evidence-based frameworks that strengthen urban resilience. Through research-driven design methodologies, she provides pathways for cities to repurpose underused infrastructures into productive assets that enhance environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

Christopher Amoah | Sustainable Construction | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Christopher Amoah | Sustainable Construction | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | University of the Free State | South Africa

Christopher Amoah is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management at the University of the Free State, specialising in construction management, sustainable housing, project management and public procurement. With extensive professional experience as a construction project manager, valuer and consultant, he has led major projects, supervised multidisciplinary teams and contributed to departmental leadership through policy development, programme coordination and accreditation activities. His research focuses on sustainable housing delivery, infrastructure management, procurement systems, construction risk and technology adoption, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, conference papers and successful postgraduate supervisions. He actively collaborates with scholars across Africa, serves as an external examiner and moderator for several universities, and undertakes significant editorial and peer-review duties for international journals and conferences. His scholarly contributions have earned recognitions including an NRF C2 rating, institutional research excellence awards, conference commendations and a best paper award at a global congress, supported by service on editorial boards, accreditation panels and academic committees. His research impact includes 459 citations, 54 publications and an h-index of 11.

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Featured Publications

1. A.S. Mohammed, C. Amoah, I. Bala Abdulai, A. Timothy Oluwafemi, J. Abbas, Examining gender disparities in pre-service teachers’ satisfaction levels across educational facilities. Facilities, 2025, 43(5/6), 320–346.

2. C. Amoah, L. Le Roux, Students’ challenges with online remote teaching and learning in South Africa. Int. J. Constr. Educ. Res., 2025, 21(4), 533–553.

3. A.S. Mohammed, C. Amoah, J. Abbas, S. Naayif, Facilities managers vs. mosque management committees: evaluating the need for professional facilities management in mosque operations. Facilities, 2025, 43(5/6), 363–396.

4. C. Amoah, F. Simpeh, Implementation challenges of COVID-19 safety measures at construction sites in South Africa. J. Facilities Manag., 19(1), 111–128.

5. J. du Plessis, C. Amoah, Factors hindering the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for construction project monitoring. Discover Appl. Sci., 2025, 7(7), 782.

Christopher Amoah’s work advances sustainable construction practices, improves public procurement systems, and strengthens infrastructure management frameworks that directly support societal well-being and equitable development. His research provides evidence-based solutions that enhance housing quality. He envisions a future where sustainable, resilient and socially responsive infrastructure drives global progress and inclusive growth.

Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Researcher | University of Oxford | United Kingdom

Dr. Zhexu Xi is an Assistant Researcher at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory of the University of Oxford, an invited Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, and a Guest Professor with the North American Artificial Intelligence Agency, specializing in inorganic nanoscience, interfacial functional nanomaterials, and AI-assisted materials design. His professional experience spans leading projects on two-dimensional transition-metal clusters for electrocatalysis, magnetic nanoparticle platforms for microfluidic enrichment, and ultrafast carrier dynamics in quantum-dot heterostructures, along with advancing AI-driven prediction frameworks for nanomaterials and contributing to climate-adaptive permeable pavement research. He has published more than thirty peer-reviewed papers across SCI journals and major WoS-indexed conferences, authored patents and book chapters, and delivered interdisciplinary contributions integrating nanoscience, materials chemistry, machine learning, and environmental engineering. Dr. Xi has received distinctions including the Emerging Scientist Award and a Best Paper Award nomination, and he serves as Youth Editorial Board Member of J. Mater. Sci., invited editor for MC Pharm. Sci., annual fellow of J. Water Res., peer reviewer for leading journals such as Nat. Commun. and ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, and guest editor for multiple special issues across SCI journals and international conferences, while also contributing to academic leadership through conference chair roles and professional memberships supporting innovation in materials chemistry and AI-driven science. His research impact includes 106 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Z. Xi, Revisiting the Marcus Inverted Regime: Modulation Strategies for Photogenerated Ultrafast Carrier Transfer from Semiconducting Quantum Dots to Metal Oxides. RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 26897–26918.

2. G. Jin, C. Liu, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Liu, J. Huang, Adaptive dual-view wavenet for urban spatial–temporal event prediction. Inf. Sci., 2022, 588, 315–330.

3. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view graph-based network for citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. Neurocomputing, 2022, 510, 79–94.

4. R. Kang, H. Li, Z. Xi, S. Ringgard, A. Baatrup, K. Rickers, M. Sun, D.Q.S. Le, et al., Surgical repair of annulus defect with biomimetic multilamellar nano/microfibrous scaffold in a porcine model. J. Tissue Eng. Regen. Med., 2018, 12(1), 164–174.

5. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view spatiotemporal virtual graph neural network for significant citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. arXiv preprint, 2020, arXiv:2007.15189.

Dr. Xi’s work advances the scientific understanding of nanomaterial interfaces and ultrafast charge dynamics while integrating AI-driven modelling to accelerate material discovery, supporting innovations that strengthen clean energy technologies and sustainable urban systems.

Sudhakar K | AI and Automation in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sudhakar K | AI and Automation in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology | India

Dr. K. Sudhakar is an Associate Professor at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, specializing in Computer Science and Engineering with expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud security. He has held key academic leadership roles across reputed institutions, heading CSE departments, coordinating accreditation processes, guiding numerous student projects, and contributing to academic quality enhancement. His research encompasses intelligent systems, IoT and cloud security frameworks, deep learning models, and brain–computer interface applications, resulting in a robust publication record that includes journal articles, IEEE proceedings, international conferences, books, and book chapters. He has advanced technological innovation through multiple patents published and granted across India, the United Kingdom, and Germany. His academic contributions extend to serving as a session chair, program chair, and resource person for conferences, FDPs, and training programs, reflecting his active engagement in scholarly and professional communities. He holds memberships in recognized professional bodies and has earned several awards for excellence in research and education, alongside numerous certifications in emerging technologies. His research impact includes research citations, documents, and h-index that reflect his continual contribution and scholarly influence: 17 citations, 20 publications, and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

1. Sudhakar K., Niveditha S., Sumaiya N., Divyashree K., Geethanjali S.G., Revolutionizing communication protocols through IoT-enabled devices managed by brain–computer interfaces. Concepts and Applications of Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2025, pp. 63–78.

2. Lakshmi M., Sudhakar K., Manjunath P., Mazumder D., Tamilselvi B., Optimizing device performance with BCIs: a user-centric approach to brain data privacy. Concepts and Applications of Brain-Computer Interfaces, 2025, pp. 227–242.

3. Binu C.T., Kumar S.S., Rubini P., Sudhakar K., Enhancing cloud security through machine learning-based threat prevention and monitoring: the development and evaluation of the PBPM framework. Journal Publication, 2024, 19.

4. Sudhakar K.N., Shanthi M.B., Deepfake: an endanger to cyber security. International Conference on Sustainable Computing and Smart Systems, 2023, 17.

5. Ezhilarasu P., Prakash J., Krishnaraj N., Satheesh Kumar D., Sudhakar K., A novel approach to classify nondeterministic finite automata based on more than two loops and its position. SSRG International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering, 2014, 15.

Dr. K. Sudhakar’s research advances intelligent systems, IoT security, and machine learning frameworks that strengthen digital safety, enhance autonomous technologies, and support data-driven innovation. His contributions bridge academic research and real-world applications, enabling secure, scalable, and human-centric technological solutions for industry and society. He aims to drive impactful innovation that shapes resilient and intelligent digital ecosystems globally.

 

Mazyar Taghavi | AI for Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Mazyar Taghavi | AI for Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

Iran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Mazyar Taghavi is a researcher in applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and multi-agent reinforcement learning, affiliated with the Iran University of Science and Technology and Payame Noor University. With dual graduate degrees in applied mathematics and artificial intelligence, he has developed expertise at the intersection of optimization, quantum-inspired computation, intelligent robotics, and autonomous multi-agent systems. His professional experience includes certified research and teaching assistant roles, contributions to national research projects in optimization, optimal control, and AI for social good, and active participation in collaborative scientific initiatives. His research focuses on advanced mathematical modeling, deep and multi-agent reinforcement learning, quantum and neuromorphic computing, and optimal control, resulting in publications across Springer, IEEE, Elsevier, and other scholarly platforms, covering areas such as quantum-inspired MARL, UAV coordination, connected autonomous vehicles, swarm intelligence, and stochastic decision-making. He has delivered keynote speeches and contributed to academic dissemination through invited talks, supported by recognitions that include certified academic roles, society memberships, editorial and peer-review activities, and participation in advanced scientific training programs. His research impact includes 1 citation, 2 documents, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Taghavi M., Vahidi J., Quantum-inspired multi-agent reinforcement learning for exploration–exploitation optimization in UAV-assisted 6G network deployment. Quantum Mach. Intell., 7(2), 111.
2. Taghavi M., Farnoosh R., Quantum computing and neuromorphic computing for safe, reliable, and explainable multi-agent reinforcement learning: optimal control in autonomous intelligent agents. Iran J. Comput. Sci., 8(3), 1–17.
3. Taghavi M., Farnoosh R., Latent variable modeling in multi-agent reinforcement learning via expectation–maximization for UAV-based wildlife protection. J. Artif. Intell. Mach. Learn. (JAIM), 3(2).
4. Taghavi M., Vahidi J., Q-CMAPO: A quantum-classical framework for balancing exploration and exploitation in multi-agent reinforcement learning. Res. Square, rs-7111581/v1.
5. Taghavi M., Vahidi J., MARL-CC: A mathematical framework for multi-agent reinforcement learning in connected autonomous vehicles: addressing nonlinearity, partial observability, and credit assignment for optimal control.

Mazyar Taghavi’s work advances the scientific foundations of multi-agent reinforcement learning by integrating mathematical modeling, quantum-inspired optimization, and intelligent autonomous systems. His research supports safer, robotics, and smart infrastructures, contributing to technological innovation with real-world impact. He envisions developing intelligent, reliable, and explainable AI systems that drive next-generation autonomy across science, society, and industry.

Pankaj Kumar Dubey | Sustainable Architecture | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Pankaj Kumar Dubey | Sustainable Architecture | Young Scientist Award

Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology | India

Pankaj Kumar Dubey is a Teaching Assistant and Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, specializing in distributed generation, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and intelligent power system optimization. He has served as lecturer, lab in-charge, and an active contributor to institutional accreditation committees, alongside prior industry experience as an Electrical Engineer. His professional work spans coordinated control strategies for distributed generations with electric vehicles, smart grid scheduling, microgrid optimization, and AI-based simulation studies, supported by extensive publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, international conferences, book chapters, authored textbooks,multiple granted and published patents across India and abroad. He has earned numerous national and international honors recognizing his academic excellence and research contributions, and he serves as a reviewer for major journals including IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems while holding memberships in several global research and professional organizations. His research impact includes 147 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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Featured Publications

1. Dubey P.K., Singh B., Singh D., Singh M.K., Blockchain for Health Care: A Review. In: Blockchain Technology for Healthcare Application, Nova Science Publishers, Accepted.

2. Singh B., Dubey P.K., Distributed power generation planning for distribution networks using electric vehicles: Systematic attention to challenges and opportunities. J. Energy Storage, 2022, 48, 104030.

3. Yadav S., Sudman M.S.I., Dubey P.K., Srinivas R.V., Srisainath R., Devi V.C., Development of a GA-RBF based Model for Penetration of Electric Vehicles and its Projections. Int. Conf. Self Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Systems, 2023, 42.

4. Singh B., Dubey P.K., Singh S.N., Recent optimization techniques for coordinated control of electric vehicles in super smart power grids network: A state of the art. IEEE UPCON, 2022, 32.

5. Dubey P.K., Singh B., Kumar V., Singh D., A novel approach for comparative analysis of distributed generations and electric vehicles in distribution systems. Electr. Eng., 2024, 106(3), 2371–2390.

By developing optimized control strategies for distributed energy resources and electric vehicles, he strengthens the foundation of future smart grids and sustainable power systems. His research drives scientific progress and supports industry and society in transitioning toward cleaner, smarter, and more reliable energy technologies.

Luca Gioberti | Smart Cities and Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Luca Gioberti | Smart Cities and Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Politecnico di Torino | Italy

Luca Gioberti is a Junior Infrastructure Engineer at AI Group in Turin and a Civil Engineering graduate from Politecnico di Torino, specializing in infrastructure management, structural engineering, and digital surveying. He has contributed to projects involving structural design, steel structure analysis, digital twin monitoring, and advanced GNSS-based deformation assessment, including research work conducted at the University of Central Florida within the CITRS laboratory. His research focuses on blockchain-enabled infrastructure management, smart contracts for asset resilience, digital data collection for structural damage assessment, and low-cost 3D survey methodologies, resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He has served in leadership roles such as Project Manager for the DigiTwin Monitoring Team, contributing to the integration of machine learning and AI for facility monitoring. His technical expertise spans programming, structural modelling, geomatics, fire safety engineering, and CAD/BIM environments. He has earned recognitions including specialized GIS certification and UAS operational licenses, alongside international academic training. Through his combined engineering practice, research contributions, and commitment to innovation in smart infrastructure systems, he exemplifies strong potential for excellence and impact in the fields of civil and infrastructure engineering.

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Featured Publications

1. Villa V., Gioberti L., Domaneschi M., Catbas N., Conceptual advancements in infrastructure maintenance and management using smart contracts: reducing costs and improving resilience. Buildings, 2025, 15(5), 680.

2. Gioberti L., Domaneschi M., Villa V., Chiaia B., Catbas N., Blockchain technology conception in digital data collection for damage assessment and LCA. Bridge Maintenance, Safety, Management, Digitalization and Sustainability, 2024, 2.

3. Bocconcino M.M., Piras M., Vozzola M., Pavignano M., Gioberti L., Giovanni Curioni’s digital museum (1/2): comparative survey techniques for the definition of a 3D data collection procedure with low-cost systems. Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., 2023, 1.

4. Bocconcino M.M., Vozzola M., Pavignano M., Gioberti L., Giovanni Curioni’s digital museum (2/2): possible strategies for a data management plan. Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., 2023, 1.

5. Gioberti L., Ottimizzazione della gestione delle infrastrutture tramite l’utilizzo della tecnologia blockchain e degli smart contract (Optimization of Infrastructure Management through the Use of Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts). Politecnico di Torino, 2025.

Luca Gioberti’s work advances the digital transformation of civil infrastructure by integrating blockchain, smart contracts, and intelligent monitoring systems to enhance resilience, transparency, and cost-efficient management. His research contributes to safer, smarter, and more sustainable built environments, supporting global innovation in infrastructure maintenance, digital surveying, and data-driven engineering.

Xiaowei Wang | Urban Design and Mobility | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Xiaowei Wang | Urban Design and Mobility | Young Scientist Award

Northeastern University | China

Xiaowei Wang is a researcher in Vehicle Engineering at Northeastern University, specializing in intelligent vehicles, autonomous driving systems, and nonlinear control. He has served as an Assembly Technician and Project Assistant, contributing to the development of unmanned intelligent cleaning vehicles, advanced perception systems, and vehicle–cloud collaborative architectures, while also leading quality control and process optimization efforts in automotive production. His research focuses on vehicle system dynamics, distributed drive electric vehicles, cooperative steering control, dynamic programming, game-theoretic decision-making, and fractional-order control, supported by major contributions to national and provincial projects involving dynamic modeling, hardware-in-the-loop platform design, multi-objective stability controller development, and real-vehicle verification. He has published extensively in high-quality journals, secured invention patents, and obtained multiple software copyrights, demonstrating strong academic productivity and technological innovation. His accomplishments have been recognized through competitive scholarships, professional certifications, and honors for research excellence and scientific service. His research impact includes 260 citations, 14 publications, and an h-index of 7.

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Featured Publication

1. Liu T., Wang X., Zhao J., Li G., Interacting multiple model-based yaw stability control for distributed drive electric vehicle via adaptive model predictive control algorithm. Proc. Inst. Mech. Eng. Part I J. Syst. Control Eng., 2025.

Through pioneering research in nonlinear control, cooperative steering, and distributed drive electric vehicles, the nominee delivers impactful innovations that improve vehicle stability, autonomy, and reliability. His work accelerates scientific progress in intelligent transportation while enabling practical advancements that benefit society and industry alike.

Mahyar Fazli | Green Building and LEED Design | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Mahyar Fazli | Green Building and LEED Design | Best Innovation Award

Research Assistant | Sharif University of Technology | Iran

Mahyar Fazli is a Research Assistant in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, specializing in thermoacoustics, renewable energy systems, waste heat recovery, pulsating heat pipes, and advanced thermal management technologies. His professional experience includes leading simulation, analysis, and design efforts on thermoacoustic refrigeration and power-generation systems, contributing to the development of high-efficiency thermal devices, and advancing research on pulsating heat pipes, nanofluid-based solar receivers, and Organic Rankine Cycle applications. He has authored multiple high-impact publications in reputable journals, including comprehensive reviews, experimental investigations, and optimization studies that address thermoacoustic performance, exergy analysis, and innovative cooling strategies. His contributions include conceptual design of thermoacoustic integration in sustainable architecture, advancements in pulsating heat pipe geometries, and methodologies for enhancing heat-driven refrigeration systems. In addition to his research output, he has an extensive record of peer-review service for major international journals across renewable energy, thermal engineering, artificial intelligence, and fluid dynamics, reflecting his recognition as an emerging expert in the field. He actively engages in scholarly communities through editorial and review activities, professional memberships, and interdisciplinary collaborations, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies and improving thermal system efficiency. His research impact includes 517 citations, 8 publications, an h-index of 7.

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Featured Publications

1. Ansari M., Basiri M., Fazli M., Mazaheri K., Hosseinzadeh S., Matini M.R., Innovative integration of thermoacoustic technology in architectural design for sustainable cooling: A conceptual design. Energy, 2025, 139102.

2. Mahmoudi A., Fazli M., Morad M.R., A recent review of waste heat recovery by Organic Rankine Cycle. Appl. Therm. Eng., 2018, 143, 660–675.

3. Mehrjardi S.A.A., Khademi A., Fazli M., Optimization of a thermal energy storage system enhanced with fins using generative adversarial networks method. Therm. Sci. Eng. Prog., 2024, 49, 102471.

4. Mahmoudi A., Fazli M., Morad M.R., Gholamalizadeh E., Thermo-hydraulic performance enhancement of nanofluid-based linear solar receiver tubes with forward perforated ring steps and triangular cross section: A numerical investigation. Appl. Therm. Eng., 2020, 169, 114909.

5. Fazli M., Mehrjardi S.A.A., Mahmoudi A., Khademi A., Amini M., Advancements in pulsating heat pipes: Exploring channel geometry and characteristics for enhanced thermal performance. Int. J. Thermofluids, 2024, 22, 100644.

Mahyar Fazli’s work advances next-generation thermal and energy systems by developing high-efficiency thermoacoustic, heat-transfer, and waste-heat-recovery technologies that address global sustainability challenges. His research contributes to cleaner energy futures by improving cooling systems. Through innovative modeling, design, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he drives scientific progress toward more efficient and environmentally responsible energy systems worldwide.

Muneeb Ullah | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Muneeb Ullah | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Pusan National University | South Korea

Muneeb Ullah, a Doctoral Researcher in Pharmacy at Pusan National University, specializes in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, nanomedicine, and advanced drug delivery systems. Serving as a Research Assistant, he has contributed to projects involving nanoparticle-based therapeutics for biofilm-associated wound healing, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetic wound repair. His professional experience includes roles as a visiting faculty member and research assistant, demonstrating strong leadership in academic and laboratory environments. His research focuses on nanotechnology-driven biomedical solutions, polymeric and inorganic nanomaterials, 3D/4D bioprinting, wound-healing biomaterials, and cardiovascular and gastrointestinal therapeutics, supported by an extensive portfolio of high-impact publications and multiple book chapters. He is skilled in nanoparticle fabrication, analytical instrumentation, cell culture, and in vivo wound-healing experimentation. His achievements include competitive national scholarships, teaching honors, and multiple Best Researcher Awards, along with active participation in collaborative scientific initiatives and academic service. His research impact includes 511 citations, 38 publications, and an h-index of 12.

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Featured Publications

1. Ullah M., Recent Advancements in Inorganic Based Nanomaterials for Wound Healing: Challenges and Future Opportunities.

2. Ullah M., et al., Leukocyte Esterase-Activated Nanoconjugates Enables Precise Local Therapy of Ulcerative Colitis via Inflamed Tissue-Selective Drug Delivery. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2025.

3. Ullah M., Genetic Engineering of Fungi. In: Fungal Biotechnology, Book Chapter, CRC Press.

The nominee’s work advances scientific and industrial innovation by developing advanced nanomaterials that enhance performance, safety, and sustainability across biomedical and architectural applications. His research contributes to next-generation material solutions that support societal well-being and drive global progress in technology and design.