Valeria Cera | Digital Architecture | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Valeria Cera

University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Valeria Cera
Affiliation University of Naples Federico II
Country Italy
Scopus ID 57194711740
Documents 23
Citations 62
h-index 5
Subject Area Survey for Cultural Heritage
Event Architecture Engineers Awards

Valeria Cera is affiliated with the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, and is associated with the subject area of Survey for Cultural Heritage. Her indexed research record comprises 23 documents, 62 citations, and an h-index of 5, providing a bibliometric basis for describing her scholarly profile. [1]

Abstract

Valeria Cera is affiliated with the University of Naples Federico II in Italy and has a research profile associated with Survey for Cultural Heritage. The available Scopus record reports 23 documents, 62 citations, and an h-index of 5. This article presents these indicators within an academic recognition context and avoids conclusions beyond the documented information. [1]

Keywords

  • Valeria Cera
  • University of Naples Federico II
  • Survey for Cultural Heritage
  • Cultural Heritage Survey
  • Architecture Research
  • Innovative Research Award
  • Scopus Research Profile

Introduction

Valeria Cera is a researcher at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, whose profile is associated with surveys for cultural heritage. Her recognition under the Innovative Research Award reflects a record documented through bibliometric information and research outputs, considered within the broader context of architecture, heritage documentation, and inquiry. [1]

Research Profile

Valeria Cera’s Scopus profile records 23 documents, 62 citations, and an h-index of 5. Her stated subject area, Survey for Cultural Heritage, indicates a research orientation toward documenting, interpreting, and supporting knowledge of heritage assets through systematic survey approaches. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of her indexed scholarly activity. [4]

Research Contributions

Research associated with cultural-heritage survey contributes to documentation, analysis, and interpretation of existing architectural and historic assets. Within this field, survey methodologies can support accurate recording, spatial understanding, conservation planning, and subsequent scholarly analysis. Cera’s profile is considered in this context, with bibliometric indicators providing complementary evidence of research activity. [1]

Publications

Cera’s indexed publication record comprises 23 Scopus documents, providing the principal bibliometric basis for assessing her scholarly output. Publication analysis can consider document volume, citation activity, research themes, and disciplinary relevance. Detailed article-level conclusions should be drawn from original publications and verified bibliographic records rather than inferred solely from metrics. [3]

Research Impact

The recorded total of 62 Scopus citations indicates that Cera’s indexed publications have received scholarly references from subsequent research. Citation counts are quantitative indicators and may vary as databases update. Accordingly, they are most appropriately interpreted alongside publication context, disciplinary scope, collaboration patterns, and the substantive contribution of individual studies. [1]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award profile considers Cera’s documented research activity, subject alignment, publication record, citations, and h-index within a recognition framework. Her focus on survey for cultural heritage provides relevance to architecture and heritage research. Final recognition should be understood as based on submitted and verified information available for evaluation. [2]

Conclusion

Valeria Cera’s academic profile presents a documented record of research activity at the University of Naples Federico II, supported by 23 Scopus documents, 62 citations, and an h-index of 5. Her stated specialization in survey for cultural heritage provides a focused context for interpreting her publications and broader scholarly contribution. [1]

References

    1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Valeria Cera, Author ID 57194711740. Scopus.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57194711740
    2. University of Naples Federico II. (n.d.). University of Naples Federico II institutional information.
      https://www.unina.it/
    3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Valeria Cera Google Scholar profile.
      https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=aSDf9DUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
    4. Architecture Engineers Awards. (n.d.). Architecture Engineers Awards official website.
      https://architectureengineers.com/

Muhammad Hafiz Hassan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Hassan | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Senior Lecturer | Universiti Sains Malaysia | Malaysia

Dr. Muhammad Hafiz bin Hassan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, specializing in advanced manufacturing, composite machining, CNC processes, coating technologies, and the structural integrity of composite–metal systems. He has held impactful roles including Senior Lecturer, Application Specialist at Gandtrack Asia, and Material and Process Engineer at Spirit Aero Systems, while also serving as a research advisor, technical consultant, and collaborator for multiple engineering and industrial partners. His research focuses on single-shot drilling of CFRP/metal stacks, customized twist-drill geometry, DLC and nanocomposite coatings, polymer–MOF systems, machining optimization, and thermal–mechanical performance evaluation. He has led and participated in national grants, community-driven engineering initiatives, and postgraduate supervision in machining, materials engineering, and composite systems. His achievements include multiple international gold medals, best paper awards, invited and keynote speaker engagements, and recognition for innovative engineering solutions, strengthened by his credentials as a Professional Engineer (BEM) and Professional Technologist (MBOT), as well as active roles in academic, industrial, and vocational advisory committees. His research impact includes 458 citations, 47 publications, and an h-index of 10.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Khan M.A., Halil A.M., Abidin M.S.Z., Hassan M.H., Ab Rahman A.A. Influence of laser surface texturing on adhesive bonding: a comprehensive review on surface morphology and strength enhancement. Optics & Laser Technology, 2025.

2. Hamidi M.N., Abdullah J., Mahmud A.S., Hassan M.H., Zainoddin A.Y. Influence of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and printing parameters on the thermal and mechanical performance of polylactic acid (PLA)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) polymer. Polymer Testing, 2025.

3. Rusdi M.S., Rosli M.S.A.M., Manap A.H.A., Hassan M.H., Seman S.A.H.A. A mini review on elucidating wire lifting defects due to Au₅Al₂ formation in LED thermosonic bonding. International Journal of Nanoelectronics and Materials (IJNeaM), 2025.

4. Hamidi M.N., Abdullah J., Mahmud A.S., Hassan M.H., Zainoddin A.Y. Thermal characteristic of melt blend polylactic acid (PLA)/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with different blend ratio. International Conference on Advancement in Materials, Manufacturing, 2024.

5. Khan M.A., Halil A.M., Abidin M.S.Z., Hassan M.H., Ab Rahman A.A. Influence of laser surface texturing on the surface morphology and wettability of metals and non-metals: a review. Materials Today Chemistry, 2024.

Dr. Muhammad Hafiz bin Hassan advances scientific and industrial innovation through cutting-edge research in composite machining, advanced manufacturing, and coating technologies. His work enhances machining efficiency, structural reliability, and material performance across aerospace and engineering sectors. By translating research into practical industrial and community solutions, he contributes meaningfully to technological progress and societal development.

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.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

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.