William Braham | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Innovative Research Award Published on 27/03/202627/03/2026 by Architecture Engineers Prof. Dr. William Braham | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Innovative Research Award Professor | University of Pennsylvania | United States William W. Braham is a distinguished scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design, specializing in environmental building design, energy systems, and climate-responsive architecture. He has authored 63 publications, 1,106 citations and an h-index of 13, reflecting sustained academic impact. His research integrates bioclimatic design, HVAC performance analysis, and carbon footprint assessment, addressing the global climate emergency through innovative design strategies. With extensive collaboration across 69 co-authors, his work bridges academia and practice. Braham’s contributions significantly influence sustainable architecture, advancing energy-efficient built environments and promoting low-carbon solutions with broad societal and environmental benefits. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 1106 800 600 300 0 Citations 1,106 Documents 63 h-index 13 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications Measuring the right factors: A review of variables and models for thermal comfort and indoor air quality – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021 | Citations: 275 Re (De) fining net zero energy: renewable emergy balance in environmental building design – Building and Environment, 2012 | Citations: 167 The feasibility and importance of considering climate change impacts in building retrofit analysis – Applied Energy, 2019 | Citations: 163 Rethinking technology: a reader in architectural theory – Routledge, 2006 | Citations: 127 An integrated energy–emergy approach to building form optimization: Use of EnergyPlus, emergy analysis and Taguchi-regression method – Building and Environment, 2015 | Citations: 97
Hamza Ahmad | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award Published on 27/03/202627/03/2026 by Architecture Engineers Dr. Hamza Ahmad | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award Zhengzhou University | China Dr. Ahmad Hamza is a researcher affiliated with Zhengzhou University, China, specializing in computational materials science and environmental engineering applications. His work focuses on first-principles design of advanced nanomaterials, particularly for gas sensing and sustainable technologies. He has authored 7 indexed publications, receiving 48 citations, with an h-index of 4, reflecting emerging scholarly impact. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, with 19 co-authors across related domains. Notably, his studies on selective detection of SF₆ decomposition gases contribute to environmental monitoring and industrial safety. His work supports the development of efficient, sustainable solutions for addressing global environmental challenges. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 48 36 24 12 0 Citations 48 Documents 7 h-index 4 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View ORCID Profile View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications Adsorption and sensing SF₆ decomposed gases (SO₂, SO₂F₂, SOF₂, H₂S, and HF) on Ti and Co decorated B₄CN₃ monolayer: A DFT study – Materials Today Communications, 2024 | Citations: 25 Adsorption and work function type sensing of SF₆ decompositions (SO₂, SOF₂, SO₂F₂, H₂S and HF) based on Fe and Cu decorated B₄CN₃ monolayer: A first-principles study – Chemical Physics, 2025 | Citations: 16 DFT study on the adsorption and sensing of SF₆ byproducts (SO₂F₂, SO₂, SOF₂, H₂S, and HF) using Sc and Ti decorated BC₆N monolayers – Diamond and Related Materials, 2025 | Citations: 12 First-principles investigation of Sc and Ti-decorated hBN monolayers as adsorbents and gas sensors for SF₆ decomposition products – Chemical Physics, 2025 | Citations: 6 Detection of SF₆ breakdown gases (SOF₂, SO₂, SO₂F₂, H₂S, HF) by Cu- and Ag-decorated BC₂N: A first-principles DFT study – Solid State Communications, 2025 | Citations: 3
Muhammad Usman Shahid | Construction Management | Best Construction Management Research Award Published on 20/03/202620/03/2026 by Architecture Engineers Dr. Muhammad Usman Shahid | Construction Management | Best Construction Management Research Award Doctor | NFC-Institiute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research (IEFR), Faisalaba | Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Usman Shahid is an emerging researcher in construction engineering and management, with a strong focus on sustainable construction practices, circular economy integration, and construction waste minimization. His scholarly contributions span high-impact journals, including Scientific Reports and Sustainability, reflecting rigorous application of advanced decision-making tools such as fuzzy DEMATEL and stakeholder-based analyses. With 67 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, his work demonstrates growing academic influence in addressing critical challenges in the construction sector, particularly in developing economies. His research emphasizes policy development, waste quantification, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation to enhance efficiency and sustainability. In addition to journal publications, he has actively contributed to international conferences, advancing discourse on circular economy and project management practices. His academic role further supports research dissemination and capacity building in construction management and engineering systems. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 80 60 40 20 0 67 Citations 3 h-index 1 i10-index Citations h-index i10-index View Google Scholar Profile Featured Research Publications Analyzing Barriers to Construction Waste Minimization and Circular Economy Culture Using Fuzzy DEMATEL Scientific Reports, 2025 Enablers and Policy Framework for Construction Waste Minimization under Circular Economy: Stakeholder Perspectives Sustainability, 2025 Quantification and Benchmarking of Construction Waste and Its Impact on Cost: A Case of Pakistan Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2023 Barriers, Potential Use, Competitiveness, and Implementation Framework of BIM in Pakistan Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering, 2025 An Insight into the Enablers for Waste Management Culture in the Construction Sector Engineering Proceedings, 2024
Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award Published on 16/03/202623/03/2026 by Architecture Engineers Assist. Prof. Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award Assistant Professor | Da-Yeh University | Taiwan Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin is an Assistant Professor at Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, specializing in sustainable architecture, environmental planning, and disaster resilience. With interdisciplinary academic training and experience, he has led and contributed to research and consultancy projects on community-based disaster management, resilient development, and climate adaptation, including national-level initiatives. His research focuses on adaptive capacity frameworks, human–environment interaction, and sustainable architectural design, with publications in reputable SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals such as Natural Hazards and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and editorial participant for numerous international journals and engages in global research collaborations. His professional involvement in international research networks and contributions to advancing resilience-oriented architectural practices highlight his recognition as a dedicated researcher and emerging leader in his field. His research impact includes 80 citations, 6 publications, and an h-index of 5. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 100 80 60 40 20 0 Citations 80 Documents 6 h-index 5 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View ORCID Profile Featured Publications Constructing an adaptability evaluation framework for community-based disaster management using an earthquake event – International journal of disaster risk reduction Conducting an adaptive evaluation framework of importance and performance for community-based earthquake disaster management – Natural Hazards Enhancing community-based earthquake disaster management: resident preferences and adaptive capacity for resilience – Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk Assessing the efficacy of adaptive capacity-building strategies in earthquake-prone communities – Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk Enhancing resilience in isolated island communities: a disaster adaptation framework using importance-performance analysis – Natural Hazards
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