Murat Kuruoglu | Building Construction Technology | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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Rauan Lukpanov | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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Marjan Ilbeigi | Architectural Design | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marjan Ilbeigi | Architectural Design | Excellence in Research Award

Assistant Professor | Oman College of Management and Technology | Oman

Marjan Ilbeigi is an Assistant Professor at Oman College of Management and Technology and a researcher specializing in sustainable and computational architecture. With extensive academic and professional experience as an architect, researcher, and CEO, she has contributed to architectural practice, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research focuses on energy-efficient design, zero-carbon buildings, post-occupancy evaluation, and the application of artificial intelligence techniques such as ANN and GANs in architectural optimization. She has authored multiple publications in high-impact journals, advancing knowledge in building performance, façade design, and environmental sustainability. Recognized among the top cited researchers in architectural engineering, she has received numerous honors for academic excellence and reviewing contributions, and actively serves as a reviewer for leading international journals while holding memberships in professional engineering and research organizations. Her research impact includes 355 citations across 352 documents, 10 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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Rao Arsalan Khushnood | Resilient Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood | Resilient Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

Research Scientist | Tunneling Institute of Pakistan | Pakistan

Rao Arsalan Khushnood is a Senior Research Scientist and Section Head at the Tunneling Institute of Pakistan, specializing in structural engineering and advanced cementitious materials. He has extensive academic and professional experience, including teaching, mentoring, and leading multidisciplinary research and industry projects focused on sustainable infrastructure. His research centers on low-carbon concrete, durability and service life modeling, bio-inspired self-healing materials, and AI-driven material design, reflected in 113 publications with over 4,100 citations and an h-index of 38. He has played active roles in editorial initiatives, curriculum development, and professional engineering bodies, and holds certifications including PMP. His contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors such as leading researcher awards, international competition distinctions, and national-level recognitions for innovation and research excellence in construction materials.

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Ying-Qing Guo | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Ying-Qing Guo | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Nanjing Forestry University | China

Dr. Ying-Qing Guo is a Professor at Nanjing Forestry University specializing in mechanical electronics and intelligent control. With extensive academic and research experience, she has led numerous national and provincial projects and contributed to advanced electromechanical system modeling and nonlinear control strategies. Her research focuses on magnetorheological materials, structural vibration control, smart materials, and machine learning applications in engineering, with significant publications and patented innovations. She has made notable contributions to dynamic hysteresis modeling, semi-active vibration control, and intelligent disaster prevention systems, bridging theory and real-world applications. Dr. Guo actively serves as a reviewer for leading international journals, including IEEE Transactions and MSSP, and collaborates widely with global institutions. Her academic excellence is reflected in strong citation impact, a high h-index, and recognition for advancing smart engineering systems.

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Weijie Xia | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Weijie Xia | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Weijie Xia | Hebei University of Architecture | China

Mr. Weijie Xia is a postgraduate student at Hebei University of Architecture specializing in thermal comfort and building environmental control. He holds a strong academic foundation with a focus on human thermal comfort, smart buildings, and urban heat island research. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to numerous research projects, with seven completed and over twenty ongoing, advancing knowledge in emotional perception modulation on thermal comfort, gender-based differences in heat response during interval exercise, and thermal comfort modeling and optimization for hospitals and historical urban spaces. As the first author, he has published three articles in leading SCI Q1 journals such as Building and Environment, Journal of Building Engineering, and Energy and Buildings, and has co-authored four additional publications in the same domain. His studies encompass a range of innovative topics including the impact of musical tempo on thermal comfort during exercise and optimized open-space design in hospital environments, reflecting his commitment to bridging theoretical insights with practical environmental applications. With a growing citation record and active engagement in interdisciplinary research, his contributions are recognized for their methodological rigor and relevance to real-world building performance and occupant well-being. He has 16 citations, 7 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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1. Xia, W.*, Li, D., Sun, M., Liu, J., Zhen, M., & Liang, H. (2025). A gender-differentiated thermal comfort model for interval exercise in fitness building. Journal of Building Engineering.

2. Zhen, M., Liu, J., Xia, W., Sun, M., Dong, Q., Li, Y., & Liang, H. (2025). Thermal comfort differences among patients with different orthopedic diseases: A case study of Shaanxi Provincial People’s Hospital, China. Building and Environment.

3. Zhen, M., Xia, W.*, Sun, G., Huang, C., & Ji, J. (2025). Optimized design of hospital open space based on outdoor thermal comfort: The case of Shaanxi People’s Hospital in China. Energy and Buildings.

4. Zhen, M., Xia, W.*, & Lin, D. (2024). Effects of musical tempo on human thermal comfort during interval exercise. Building and Environment.

5. Zhen, M., Yuan, X., Gao, L., Xia, W.*, Nan, K., & Zhang, M. (2024). Outdoor thermal comfort of urban plaza space under thermoacoustic interactions: Taking Datang Everbright City as an example. Building and Environment.