Hussien M.Hassan | AI and Automation in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hussien M.Hassan | AI and Automation in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Port Said University | Egypt

Dr. Hussien M. Hassan is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Port Said University, specializing in Naval Architecture and Marine Hydrodynamics. With a Ph.D. in Ship Hydrodynamics, he has developed extensive expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), artificial intelligence applications in ship design, and green marine technologies. His research primarily focuses on hydrodynamic optimization, sustainable ship geometry, marine bio-mimetics, and the integration of AI for energy-efficient maritime systems. Dr. Hassan has led and contributed to numerous funded research projects, including initiatives on smart solar desalination and innovative ventilation systems for climate resilience. His scholarly output includes several high-impact publications in international journals such as Marine Systems & Ocean Technology and Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy. Beyond academia, he has demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership as CEO of multiple marine and engineering ventures. He is also the author of a technical book on Artcam software and has delivered seminars on emerging maritime technologies. Recognized for his contributions to marine innovation and education, Dr. Hassan actively engages with global research communities, serving as a reviewer and collaborator in multidisciplinary engineering forums. His research impact includes 5 citations, 3 publications, and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

1. Hassan H.M., Elsakka M.M., Refaat A., Zhang H., Yin Z., Ahmed A., A comparative study on the hydrodynamic performance of traditional and closed-loop marine propellers. Marine Systems & Ocean Technology, 2025, 20(3), 34.

2. Mosaad M.A., Gafaary M.M., Yehia W., Hassan H.M., On the design of X-bow for ship energy efficiency. Influence of EEDI on Ship Design & Operation, London, UK, 2017, 22(11).

3. Hassan H.M., Elsakka M.M., Refaat A., Amer A.E., Rizk R.Y., Optimal design of container ships geometry based on artificial intelligence techniques to reduce greenhouse gases emissions. International Work-Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, 2023, 3.

4. Hassan H.M., Elsakka M.M., Moustafa M.M., On the comparative hydrodynamic analysis of conventional and innovative closed-loop marine propellers, 2024, 2.

5. Mosaad M., Improving ship wave resistance by optimal bulb configuration. SYLWAN, 2020, 164(11), 1–14.

Dr. Hussien M. Hassan’s work advances sustainable maritime innovation by integrating artificial intelligence and hydrodynamic optimization to enhance ship energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. His research contributes to the global shift toward greener marine technologies, fostering progress in both academic and industrial applications of smart ship design.

Ali Sharghi | Landscape Architecture | Best Health and Wellness Architecture Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Sharghi | Landscape Architecture | Best Health and Wellness Architecture Award

Academic Staff | Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University | Iran

Dr. Ali Sharghi is an Associate Professor at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, specializing in landscape architecture, urban planning, and architectural design, recognized for his extensive academic leadership and contributions to sustainable urban development. He has served as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Head of the Department of Architecture, and a long-standing member of Tehran Municipality’s Facade Committee, guiding major academic and civic initiatives in architecture and urban policy. His research centers on urban regeneration, age-friendly cities, affordable housing planning, visual aesthetic preferences, and the evolution of cultural approaches in urban environments, reflected in influential publications across international journals and highly cited works in urban green spaces, social sustainability, and spatial evaluation. Dr. Sharghi has contributed to editorial activities as a board member of the Journal of Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design and has participated in significant professional bodies as an Official Expert of Justice for land and building evaluation, member of the Iranian Association of Engineering Education, associate member of the Iran Construction Engineering Organization, and member of several national scientific and environmental associations. His research impact includes 52 citations, 18 publications, and an h-index of 4.

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Featured Publications

1. Salehi Kousalari F., Ghanbaran A.H., Sharghi A., Jahani A., Satari Rad A., Predicting visual aesthetic preferences in Tehran city universities campuses using machine learning techniques. Scientific Reports, 2025, 15(1), 36918.

2. Rakhshandehroo M., Mohd Yusof M.J., Ale Ebrahim N., Sharghi A., et al., 100 most cited articles in urban green and open spaces: a bibliometric analysis. Current World Environment, 2015, 10(2), 53.

3. Sharqi A., Zarghami A., Olfat E., Kousalari M.A.S., Evaluating status of global indices of age-friendly city in Tehran metropolis (AFC). Architecture Civil Engineering Environment, 2016, 9(3), 35–51.

4. Sharghi A., Nourtaghani A., Ramzanpour M., Gorji R.B., Low-income housing location based on affordable criteria using AHP Model and GIS Technique (Case Study: Babolsar City). Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2022, 24(8), 10337–10377.

5. Sharghi A., Jahanzamin Y., Ghanbaran A., Jahanzamin S., A study on evolution and development of urban regeneration with emphasis on the cultural approach. Turkish Online Journal of Design, Art and Communication, 2018, 271–284.

Dr. Sharghi’s work strengthens the scientific foundation of sustainable urban development by integrating evidence-based planning with social well-being. His research advances tools and insights that help cities evolve into more inclusive, resilient, and culturally responsive environments.

Ramazan Yasar | AI and Automation in Architecture | Pioneer Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Yasar | AI and Automation in Architecture | Pioneer Researcher Award

Lecturer | Ankara University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ramazan Yasar is a faculty member in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering at Ankara University, specializing in artificial intelligence, cryptography, algorithms, graph theory, big data technologies, machine learning, neutrosophic and fuzzy logic systems, data science, and natural language processing. He has served in progressive academic roles, including long-term instructional and research positions, and has contributed to institutional development through editorial leadership as Managing Editor of the Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics. His work spans advanced mathematical structures, module theory, algebraic systems, and computational intelligence, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications in respected international journals. He has collaborated on projects exploring generalized extending conditions, exact submodules, annihilator conditions, rough groups, and intuitionistic fuzzy group-based algebraic models, demonstrating sustained contributions to theoretical mathematics and emerging intelligent technologies. His academic journey includes recognitions, editorial responsibilities, professional memberships, and active participation in international research platforms, supporting his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship. His research impact includes 23 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Yasar R., Tercan A., When some complement of an exact submodule is a direct summand. Commun. Algebra, 2021, 49(10), 4304–4312.

2. Yasar R., C11-modules via left exact preradicals. Turk. J. Math., 2021, 45(4), 1757–1766.

3. Tercan A., Yasar R., Yücel C.C., Goldie extending property on the class of exact submodules. Commun. Algebra, 2022, 50(4), 1363–1371.

4. Tercan A., Yasar R., Weak FI-extending modules with ACC or DCC on essential submodules. Kyungpook Math. J., 2021, 61(2), 239–248.

5. Birkenmeier G.F., Kilic N., Mutlu F.T., Tastan E., Tercan A., Yasar R., Connections between Baer annihilator conditions and extending conditions for nearrings and rings. J. Algebra Appl., 2024, 2650050.

Ramazan Yasar’s research advances the theoretical foundations of algebra and intelligent systems, strengthening the bridge between mathematical structures and modern computational technologies. His contributions support the development of more reliable, explainable, and secure AI frameworks, offering long-term value to scientific innovation and emerging digital industries. Through sustained scholarly impact, he contributes to a global ecosystem that depends on rigorous mathematical reasoning for next-generation technological progress.

Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jonas Marinho Duarte | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Federal University of Western Para | Brazil

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte of the Federal University of Western Para is a physicist and electrical engineer whose work advances the frontiers of nanotechnology and molecular nanoelectronics. With academic training grounded in physics and complemented by advanced degrees in electrical engineering, he has developed expertise in electronic transport, Majorana fermion detection, and the modeling of graphene-like two-dimensional materials using Green’s functions and ab initio methods. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to research projects on molecular electronics, low-dimensional systems, and carbon allotropes, with published studies appearing in Computational Condensed Matter, Physica E, and Optical and Quantum Electronics. He has been actively involved in collaborative work with institutions such as the Federal University of Pará and has contributed to emerging investigations on nanodevices for telecom applications and charge-transport phenomena in 1D and 2D materials. His scholarly engagement is supported by professional memberships within academic networks and his participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Across his career, Professor Duarte has established a growing record of scientific contributions, strengthening the field through computational insights, innovative modeling approaches, and the pursuit of new carbon-based device architectures, positioning him as a strong candidate for recognition in research excellence.

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Featured Publications

1. Duarte J.M., Cardoso D.H., Miranda I.R.S., Mota E.A.V., dos Santos da Silva S.J., da Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Opt. Quantum Electron., 2025, DOI: 10.1007/s11082-025-08404-9.

2. Quaresma L.C., Ferreira D.F.S., Duarte J.M., Moreira M.M., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Eigenchannel visualization and transition-voltage spectroscopy in two-dimensional C-57 allotrope. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01169.

3. Quaresma L.C., Duarte J.M., Ferreira D.F.S., da Silva C.A.B. Jr., Del Nero J., Electronic transport modulation in C-57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.physe.2025.116340.

4. Duarte J.M., Santos J.C.S., Ferreira D.F.S., Paula M.V.S., Mota E.A.V., Silva C.A.B., Del Nero J., Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Comput. Condens. Matter, 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.cocom.2025.e01007.

5. Duarte J.M., Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista, 2024.

Professor Jonas Marinho Duarte advances the scientific frontier of nanoelectronics by uncovering how emerging carbon allotropes and low-dimensional materials can enable next-generation logic, sensing, and energy-efficient device architectures. His computational research provides fundamental insights that support the development of future telecom, semiconductor, and molecular electronic technologies, strengthening innovation pathways across both academia and industry.

Simone Reber | Biophilic Design | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Simone Reber | Biophilic Design | Women Researcher Award

Professor | Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology | Germany

Prof. Dr. Simone B. Reber is a Max Planck Fellow and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology and a W2-Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Berlin, specializing in quantitative cell biology, biophysics, and cytoskeletal dynamics. She brings extensive professional experience shaped by leadership roles as an independent group leader, interdisciplinary collaborator, mentor, and investigator on major funded projects advancing cellular architecture, microtubule biology, and nucleocytoplasmic density regulation. Her research explores cytoplasmic material properties, spindle scaling, microtubule diversity across species, and parasite cytoskeletons, with influential contributions published in leading journals including Nature Cell Biology, Nature Communications, Current Biology, and PNAS. She has guided teams across multiple institutions, developed innovative imaging and biochemical approaches, and contributed substantially to methodological advances in cytoskeletal research. Prof. Reber’s work has earned distinctions such as Max Planck and Rosalind Franklin Fellowships, teaching awards for excellence in digital instruction, and invitations to speak at major international meetings. She serves on scientific and advisory committees, reviews grants for major funding bodies including ERC, DFG, and BBSRC, and holds reviewer responsibilities for leading journals. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing fundamental cell biology, fostering scientific talent, and strengthening global research communities, and her research impact includes 2,517 citations, 33 publications, and an h-index of 17.

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Featured Publications

1. Biswas A., Muñoz O., Kim K., Hoege C., Lorton B.M., Shechter D., Guck J., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Conserved nucleocytoplasmic density homeostasis drives cellular organization across eukaryotes. bioRxiv, 2023, doi:10.1101/2023.09.05.556409.

2. Kletter T., Muñoz O., Reusch S., Biswas A., Halavatyi A., Neumann B., Kuropka B., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Cell state-specific cytoplasmic density controls spindle architecture and scaling. Nature Cell Biology, 2025, doi:10.1038/s41556-025-01678-x.

3. Troman L., de Gaulejac E., Biswas A., Stiens J., Kuropka B., Moores C., Reber S., Mechanistic basis of temperature-adaptation in microtubule dynamics across frog species. bioRxiv, 2024, doi:10.1101/2024.07.29.605571.

4. Bangera M., Wu J., Beckett D., Fachet D., Ferreira J.L., Voth G.A., Reber S., Moores C.A., Adaptations in Plasmodium tubulin determine unique microtubule architectures, mechanics and drug susceptibility. bioRxiv, 2025, doi:10.1101/2025.09.17.676853.

5. Kletter T., Muñoz O., Reusch S., Biswas A., Halavatyi A., Neumann B., Kuropka B., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Cell state-specific cytoplasmic density controls spindle architecture and scaling. Nature Cell Biology, 2025, doi:10.1038/s41556-025-01678-x.

Prof. Dr. Simone B. Reber’s work uncovers the physical principles that govern cellular organization, revealing how cytoplasmic material properties shape the architecture and function of life across species. Her discoveries advance fundamental biology while driving innovation in biophysics, imaging, and parasite research, enabling new strategies for biomedical analysis and therapeutic development. Through interdisciplinary leadership, she strengthens scientific capacity and inspires next-generation approaches to understanding complex cellular systems.

Shixun Wu | AI and Automation in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shixun Wu | AI and Automation in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Vice Professor | Chongqing Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Shixun Wu, Vice Professor at the College of information Science and Engineering and Vice Dean of the Department of Communication Engineering at Chongqing Jiaotong University, is a specialist in wireless communication, wireless localization, and machine learning. With advanced training in applied mathematics and a doctorate in electrical and computer engineering, he has contributed extensively to intelligent transportation systems, cooperative mobile localization, Wi-Fi fingerprinting, secrecy communication, and RFID identification protocols. His work includes impactful publications in leading journals and collaborative projects that advance high precision positioning, reinforcement learning based communication strategies, and secure wireless systems. Dr. Wu has held key academic and leadership roles that support program development, research coordination, and the cultivation of emerging scholars. His professional recognition includes contributions to competitive research initiatives, involvement in editorial and review activities, and active participation in scholarly communities and technical organizations. His record reflects sustained excellence in advancing communication technologies and intelligent networked systems, positioning him as a distinguished candidate for this award. His research impact includes 380 citations, 38 publications, and an h-index of 11.

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Featured Publications

1. Zhang H., Xu K., Huang D., He D., Wu S., Xian G., Hybrid decision-making for intelligent high-speed train operation using boundary constraint and pre-evaluation reinforcement learning. IEEE Trans. Intell. Transp. Syst., 2024, 25(11), 17979-17992.
2. Wu S., Wang S., Xu K., Wang H., Hybrid TOA/AOA cooperative mobile localization in 4G cellular networks. IEIE Trans. Smart Process. Comput., 2013, 2(2), 77-85.
3. Wu S., Zeng X., Zhang M., Cumanan K., Waraiet A., Chu Z., Xu K., LCVAE-CNN: Indoor Wi-Fi Fingerprinting CNN positioning method based on LCVAE. IEEE Internet Things J., 2025, Accepted.
4. Zhang M., Ding X., Tang Y., Wu S., Xu K., Star-RIS assisted secrecy communication with deep reinforcement learning. IEEE Trans. Green Commun. Netw., 2024, Accepted.
5. Yang X., Wu B., Wu S., Liu X., Zhao W.G.W., Time slot detection-based M-ary tree anticollision identification protocol for RFID tags in the Internet of Things. Wirel. Commun. Mob. Comput., 2021, Article ID 6638936.

Dr. Shixun Wu’s research advances precise wireless localization, intelligent communication systems, and machine learning-driven network optimization, strengthening the foundations of next-generation connected technologies. His contributions support safer transportation, more reliable indoor positioning, and secure communication frameworks that benefit both industry and society. He envisions scalable intelligent networks that enhance global digital infrastructure and drive innovation across smart mobility and IoT systems.

Anandakumar Srinivasan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anandakumar Srinivasan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Anna University | India

Dr. S. Anandakumar Srinivasan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Anna University, India, specializing in surface science, nano-hybrid coatings, bio-based polymers, and corrosion-resistant materials. With a doctorate in Polymer Chemistry and Material Science and postdoctoral research in the UK and Portugal, he has over two decades of academic and research experience including leadership roles such as Assistant Director at the Centre for Entrepreneur Development. His research focuses on developing eco-friendly polymer coatings and bio-composite films for industrial and environmental applications. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed publications in renowned journals such as Progress in Organic Coatings, Journal of Polymer Research, and High Performance Polymers, along with eight books and multiple international patents on biodegradable barrier materials and surface treatments. He has successfully executed numerous projects funded by DST, DRDO, and Anna University and served on editorial boards of leading polymer science journals. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors including the IAAM Scientist Medal (Sweden), Technology Innovation Award, Active Researcher Award from Anna University, and the Royal Society Visiting Fellowship (UK). A member of the Society for Polymer Science and American Nano Society, Dr. Anandakumar continues to advance sustainable material innovation through his research on bio-based coatings, nanocomposites, and green manufacturing technologies for industrial and environmental impact. His research impact includes 1,243 citations, 50 publications, and an h-index of 19.

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1. Anandakumar S., Shree Meenakshi K., Facile fabrication of polyaniline–MXene bilayer coatings for enhanced corrosion protection and self-healing on steel substrates. Prog. Org. Coat., 2026, Accepted.

2. Rajiv G., Ashick Naina Mohamed, Rajeswari G.R., Anandakumar S., Development of a partially bio-based sustainable polyurethane coating from non-edible mahua oil. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 1, [Article in press].

3. Rajiv G., Jeswin Anto L., Mathumitha K., Anandakumar S., Synergistic effects of biobased PLA and Garnet waste towards enhanced corrosion resistance of epoxy coating. J. Mol. Struct., 2025, 1, [Article in press].

4. Duraibabu D., Mohammed S.A., Suresh Kumar S.M., Anandakumar S., Advanced fabrication and characterization of AMMT nano clay reinforced tri-functional epoxy nanocomposites for superior thermal and mechanical properties. J. Polym. Res., 2024, [Article in press].

5. Dhanapal D., Srinivasan A.K., Rajarathinam M., Muthukaruppan A., Evaluation of augmented thermal, thermo-mechanical, mechanical properties of nano alumina reinforced TGDDM epoxy nanocomposites. High Perform. Polym., 2023, 35, 313–323.

Dr. S. Anandakumar Srinivasan’s pioneering research in sustainable polymer coatings and nano-hybrid composites advances the global shift toward eco-friendly materials by replacing petroleum-based systems with biodegradable, high-performance alternatives. His innovations contribute to corrosion protection, waste valorization, and green manufacturing, driving progress in sustainable industrial technologies and environmental preservation.

Hyeonsoo Kim | Building Energy Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hyeonsoo Kim | Building Energy Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Seoul National University of Science and Technology | South Korea

Dr. Hyeonsoo Kim is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) in the Building Energy Research Center, specializing in building energy systems and sustainable architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Michigan, where his research focused on the economic feasibility of achieving net-zero energy and emission buildings in the United States. His professional background includes extensive work on projects related to carbon-neutral city realization, smart energy systems, and thermal break technologies for improving building performance. Dr. Kim has co-authored several impactful publications in leading journals such as Applied Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Energy Conversion and Management: X, contributing significantly to the fields of net-zero energy building design, emission trading frameworks, and renewable-integrated heat pump systems. He has served in various academic leadership roles, including Editorial Board Member and Academic Director for the KIEAE Journal and Guest Editor for Buildings (MDPI). In addition, he has contributed as a moderator, instructor, and project lead in national and international collaborations advancing green building technologies. Dr. Kim holds the LEED Accredited Professional certification, reflecting his commitment to sustainable and high-performance building design. His research impact includes 52 citations, 5 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Kim H., Economic Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Energy in Residential Buildings in the USA. 2023.

2. Junghans L., Kim H., Evaluation of multiple predictive control strategies to optimally use building thermal mass to reduce annual operation costs and associated GHG emissions. J. Build. Eng., 2025, 112, 113963.

3. Kim H., Junghans L., Economic feasibility of achieving net-zero emission building (NZEB) by applying solar and geothermal energy sources to heat pump systems: A case in the United States. J. Clean. Prod., 2023, 416, 137822.

4. Kim H., Junghans L., Integrative economic framework incorporating the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for US residential energy systems. Energy Convers. Manag.: X, 2022, 14, 100197.

5. Kim H., Lim J.W., Predicting the economic feasibility of solar-based net-zero emission buildings (NZEBs) in the United States non-residential sector. J. Clean. Prod., 2024, 470, 143272.

Dr. Hyeonsoo Kim’s research advances global sustainability by integrating renewable energy systems and intelligent control strategies to achieve net-zero energy buildings. His work contributes to reducing carbon emissions, guiding policy and industry practices toward resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible urban development.

Jorge Emanuel Ramalho da Fonseca | Seismic Assessment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jorge Emanuel Ramalho da Fonseca | Seismic Assessment | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | University of Aveiro | Portugal

Jorge Emanuel Ramalho da Fonseca is a Civil Engineer and Research Fellow at the University of Aveiro, specializing in the conservation, rehabilitation, and structural assessment of historic and traditional buildings. His professional experience spans advanced laboratory testing, field investigations, and the development of innovative systems for in-situ and cyclic testing of masonry, timber, and reinforced concrete elements. As part of several national and international projects, including Be+Earth, SPARCS, URBSIS, SEISMIC-V, SafEarth, and SHS-Multirisk, he has contributed to the design and testing of earthquake- and hurricane-resilient housing solutions and to the mechanical characterization of Portuguese masonry through flat-jack and full-scale wall tests. His research focuses on sustainable rehabilitation, seismic strengthening, and experimental methodologies for heritage structures, reflected in multiple high-impact publications in journals such as Applied Sciences, Construction and Building Materials, and the International Journal of Architectural Heritage. A member of the Portuguese Engineers Association and the Portuguese Association for Urban Rehabilitation and Heritage Protection, he actively participates in scientific collaborations within the CERIS-Aveiro research unit. He has also contributed to event organization and training initiatives supported by UNESCO and the University of Aveiro, promoting knowledge transfer in heritage conservation. His dedication to advancing experimental research, technical innovation, and sustainable preservation of built heritage positions him as an emerging leader in structural rehabilitation and seismic risk mitigation. His research impact includes 79 citations, 13 publications, and an h-index of 4.

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1. Fonseca J., Costa A., Rodrigues H., Characterization of Portuguese Masonry Walls: Insights from Flat-Jack Tests. Int. J. Archit. Heritage, 2025, 1–34.

2. Ascensão G., Pereira J., Fonseca J., Costa A., Ferreira V.M., Paiva H., Reviving heritage with contemporary solutions for adobe wall rehabilitation. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 458, 139557.

3. Di Gregorio L., Costa A., Tavares A., Rodrigues H., Fonseca J., Guimarães G., Comprehensive Design Process of CEB-Reinforced Masonry Panels for Earthquake and Hurricane-Resilient Houses. Buildings, 2025, 15 (17), 3242.

4. Fonseca J., Rodrigues H., Costa A., Mechanical characterization of masonry walls through the application of in-situ flat-jack tests. Research Summit 2024 – Book of Abstracts, 2024.

5. Di Gregorio L., Costa A., Rodrigues H., Fonseca J., Tavares A., Development of a System for Cyclic Shear Tests on Full-Scale Walls. Appl. Sci., 2023, 13 (13), 7498.

Dr. Jorge Emanuel Ramalho da Fonseca’s research advances the sustainable preservation and seismic resilience of historic and traditional buildings, bridging scientific innovation with heritage protection. His experimental methods and engineering solutions enhance global practices in structural safety, cultural conservation, and resilient urban development.

Monica Mateo Garcia | Energy Performance | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Monica Mateo Garcia | Energy Performance | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Birmingham City University | United Kingdom

Dr. Monica Mateo-Garcia is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Built Environment at Birmingham City University, where she leads the Centre for Future Homes and serves as REF Unit of Assessment Lead for Architecture and Built Environment. An architect by training and chartered member of the Professional Association of Architects of the Valencian Community, her expertise spans low-carbon building design, post-occupancy evaluation, indoor environment quality, and energy-efficient retrofitting. She has extensive experience across academia and industry in the UK and Spain, including leading EU-funded projects on low-carbon refurbishment and innovative technologies for sustainable construction. Dr. Mateo-Garcia’s research has produced numerous peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Energy for Sustainable Development, Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, and Engineering Failure Analysis, contributing to knowledge on healthy, resilient, and net-zero-ready buildings. Her academic leadership is evident through PhD supervision, international conference organisation, and editorial and review roles within scientific committees. A recipient of the Knowledge Exchange Award for Best Research with Public and Third Sector and multiple Constructing Excellence and Building Excellence Awards, she is also an active member of national expert panels including UKIEG, NHBC Foundation, and UKGBC taskforces. Her ongoing work advances evidence-based pathways to net-zero housing, promoting climate-resilient design and healthier indoor environments through innovative research and practice. Her research impact includes 215 citations, 14 publications, and an h-index of 7.

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Featured Publications

1. Mateo-Garcia M., Abdulkerim S., Nasır A., Alymany G., Simcock N., Impacts of limited fuel choices in Syrian refugee camps: A mixed-methods investigation into household energy practices and indoor air pollution. Energy for Sustainable Development, 2025, 85, 101640.

2. Roberts C.J., Edwards D.J., Hosseini M.R., Mateo-Garcia M., Post-occupancy evaluation: a review of literature. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 2019, 26(9), 2084–2106.

3. Ivorra S., Garcia-Barba J., Mateo M., Pérez-Carramiñana C., Maciá A., Partial collapse of a ventilated stone façade: Diagnosis and analysis of the anchorage system. Engineering Failure Analysis, 2013, 31, 290–301.

4. Ahmed A., McGough D., Mateo-Garcia M., Testing innovative technologies for energy-efficiency: Coventry University as a living lab. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2017, 4(3), 257–270.

5. Mohamed I.F., Edwards D.J., Mateo-Garcia M., Costin G., Thwala W.D.D., An investigation into the construction industry’s view on fire prevention in high-rise buildings post Grenfell. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 2020, 38(3), 451–471.

Dr. Monica Mateo-Garcia’s work advances global sustainability through innovative research on low-carbon building design, post-occupancy evaluation, and healthy indoor environments. Her leadership in developing net-zero-ready housing and evidence-based retrofit strategies bridges science, industry, and policy, driving climate-resilient and socially equitable built environments.