Vikas Kumar | Architectural Design | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Vikas Kumar | Architectural Design | Editorial Board Member

PhD Student | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | India

Vikas Kumar is a researcher and emerging scholar in architecture and urban planning, currently serving as a doctoral candidate at IIT Kharagpur with expertise spanning sustainable design, resource-constrained architecture, urban systems, and spatial analysis. He has contributed academically as a teaching assistant in design studios, graphic communication, computer graphics, and building construction, and has gained professional experience through architectural and urban planning internships with industry organizations. His research focuses on sustainable architectural strategies, Jugaad-based innovations, solid waste management, and affordable housing materials, reflected in publications on bamboo panel performance, evaporative cooling technologies, Jugaad theory and application, and urban environmental management. He has also contributed to applied research projects, including housing design interventions aimed at enhancing children’s cognitive development. His academic achievements include a national-level qualifying rank in architecture and planning, multiple best-presentation awards at international conferences, and recognition for excellence in academic and co-curricular activities. In addition to his scholarly work, he has demonstrated significant leadership as captain and contingent leader in major institutional sporting championships. His combined academic contributions, professional experience, research outputs, and recognized leadership make him a distinguished candidate for award nomination. His research impact includes 1 citation across 1 document, 2 publications, and an h-index of 1.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Kumar V., Mukerji A., Exploring Jugaad in architecture: Theory and strategies for implementation in resource-constrained environments. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 2025.

2. Kumar V., Mukerji A., Triggers, Mediators, and Consequences of Jugaad in Architecture Among Lower Socio-economic Groups. In: 2025.

3. Kumar V., Methodology for Proposing and Planning Solid Waste Management in a Religious City: Case of Varanasi. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2021, ISSN: 2456-2165.

Vikas Kumar’s work advances sustainable architecture and urban planning by developing resource-efficient strategies, Jugaad-based innovations, and affordable housing solutions. His research addresses real world challenges in waste management, climate-responsive design, and socially inclusive urban systems, creating practical, scalable solutions that benefit communities, industry, and the broader built environment.

Minoor Lamian | Parametric Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Minoor Lamian | Parametric Design | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Member | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Professor Minoor Lamyian is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, specializing in maternal and child health, reproductive health, and health education. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Education, an M.Sc. in Maternal and Child Health from Tarbiat Modares University, and a B.Sc. in Midwifery from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. With extensive academic service since the early 1990s, she has held leadership positions including Deputy Director of the Midwifery Department and Manager of the Medical Center at Tarbiat Modares University, while mentoring numerous students and professionals in the field. Her research focuses on women’s health literacy, safe motherhood, breastfeeding promotion, breast cancer prevention, and the application of behavior models and qualitative methods in reproductive health. She has authored numerous publications in international journals, including recent works on maternal nutrition, fertility preservation, and the psychosocial dimensions of women’s health, making significant contributions to public health scholarship. Professor Lamyian has also advanced scientific discourse through editorial roles with journals such as the Health Education & Promotion Journal and Social Behavior Research & Health Journal, and she actively contributes as a member of professional societies including the Breastfeeding Promotion Society of Iran. Her international academic engagement includes research collaboration at the University of Helsinki’s Finnish Cancer Registry. Recognized for her leadership, research excellence, and commitment to women’s health, Professor Lamyian continues to serve as a respected educator, researcher, and advocate in reproductive health and maternal well-being. She has 973 citations by 931 documents, 62 published documents, and an h-index of 17.

Profile: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Safaralinezhad A., Lamyian M., Ahmadi F., Hosseinkhani Z., Montazeri A., Development and psychometric properties of the Mental Health Literacy Scale for women of reproductive age: A mixed method study. Health Sci. Rep., 2025, 10.1002/hsr2.71227.

2. Moradi S., Lamyian M., Sahebi L., Investigating the prevalence and factors affecting pre-term and post-term labor in the 6 months before and after the Covid-19 pandemic: A comparative study. Payesh (Health Monitor) J., 2025, 10.61186/apyesh.24.3.355.

3. Bagheri M., Lamyian M., Sadighi J., Ahmadi F., Mohammadi-Nasrabadi F., Development and validation of a food security assessment questionnaire for pregnancy. Payesh (Health Monitor) J., 2025, 10.61186/payesh.24.2.269.

4. Roshandel S., Lamyian M., Azin S.A., Mohammadi E., Haghighat S., Providing fertility preservation services in breast cancer patients and barriers to receiving them in Iran: A qualitative study. J. Breast Dis., 2025, 10.61186/ijbd.18.1.107.

5. Bagheri M., Lamyian M., Sadighi J., Ahmadi F., Mohammadi-Nasrabadi F., Food security during pregnancy: A qualitative content analysis study in Iran. Matern. Child Nutr., 2025, 10.1111/mcn.13725.