Ricardo Valdez-Cano | Energy-Efficient Architecture | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Ricardo Valdez-Cano
Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Mexico

Ricardo Valdez-Cano
Affiliation Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila
Country Mexico
Documents 6
Citations 28
h-index 3
i10-index 1
Subject Area Energy efficiency and thermal comfort (Eficiencia energética y confort térmico)
Event Architecture Engineers Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7079-7754

Ricardo Valdez-Cano is a researcher affiliated with Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Mexico, whose stated subject area concerns energy efficiency and thermal comfort. His available bibliometric indicators include six documents, 28 citations, an h-index of three, and an i10-index of one. This article summarizes his research profile and its relevance to architectural research. [1] [2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Ricardo Valdez-Cano, affiliated with Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Mexico. His stated research area, energy efficiency and thermal comfort, intersects with building performance and occupant well-being. Available bibliometric indicators provide a preliminary description of his scholarly output and citation visibility. [1] [2]

Keywords

Ricardo Valdez-Cano; energy efficiency; thermal comfort; building performance; sustainable architecture; architectural research; research impact; bibliometrics; Mexico; Architecture Engineers Awards. These keywords describe the stated research area and its potential relationship to building-focused investigations without assuming specific projects or findings. [1] [3]

 Introduction

Energy efficiency and thermal comfort are important considerations in building design, operation, and sustainable development. Research in these areas can inform strategies for reducing energy consumption while maintaining acceptable indoor environmental conditions. Ricardo Valdez-Cano’s stated subject area aligns with these concerns, although specific project details require verification through individual publications. [1] [3]

Research Profile

Ricardo Valdez-Cano is affiliated with Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila in Mexico. The supplied profile identifies energy efficiency and thermal comfort as his subject area and reports six documents, 28 citations, an h-index of three, and an i10-index of one. These indicators offer a quantitative snapshot, but do not independently establish research quality or significance. [1] [2]

 Research Contributions

The stated focus on energy efficiency and thermal comfort is relevant to research addressing building energy demand, indoor conditions, and occupant experience. Such work can contribute to evidence-based architectural decisions when supported by validated methods and documented results. Specific innovations, experimental findings, and practical contributions attributable to Valdez-Cano should be confirmed from his individual publications. [1] [3]

 Publications

The supplied bibliometric profile reports six research documents associated with Ricardo Valdez-Cano. A complete publication assessment would examine article titles, publication venues, methods, co-authors, and persistent identifiers, including DOIs where available. Individual publications have not been independently verified for this article; the researcher’s Google Scholar profile provides a starting point for checking publication records. [1] [2]

 Research Impact

The reported 28 citations indicate that the researcher’s documents have received scholarly citations, while an h-index of three reflects a combination of publication output and citation distribution. These measures provide useful descriptive evidence but vary across databases and disciplines. Assessing broader impact also requires examining research quality, practical applications, collaboration, and relevance to building performance. [1] [2]

 Award Suitability

Valdez-Cano’s stated research area may be relevant to the Architecture Engineers Awards where documented work addresses building energy performance, thermal comfort, or sustainable architectural practice. His reported publication and citation indicators provide preliminary context for assessment. Final award suitability should depend on verified publications, demonstrated originality, methodological quality, architectural relevance, and the award committee’s established evaluation criteria. [1] [3]

 Conclusion

Ricardo Valdez-Cano’s reported research profile combines an energy-efficiency and thermal-comfort focus with six documents and 28 citations. These details establish a preliminary basis for scholarly review, rather than a complete evaluation of research merit. Further assessment should verify publication records and identify specific contributions connecting his work with architectural design, building performance, and sustainability. [1] [2]

 References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Ricardo Valdez-Cano: Author profile and scholarly metrics. Google Scholar. Profile supplied for identification and bibliometric review; reported metrics should be checked against the current record.

    https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=G7-vzlwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra

  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Ricardo Valdez-Cano: ORCID researcher record. ORCID provides a persistent identifier for distinguishing a researcher and connecting scholarly records. The identifier itself does not independently validate bibliometric indicators.

    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7079-7754

  3. Architecture Engineers Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. The official website provides the relevant award-program context. Specific eligibility requirements and evaluation procedures should be confirmed from the applicable official announcement.

    https://architectureengineers.com/

Jinxiao Wei | Energy-Efficient Architecture | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Jinxiao Wei
Affiliation Hefei University of Technology
Country China
Scopus ID 57222348037
Documents 35
Citations 323
h-index 9
Subject Area Power conversion and condition monitoring
Event Architecture Engineers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5957-1209

Jinxiao Wei,

Hefei University of Technology

Jinxiao Wei is a researcher affiliated with Hefei University of Technology whose scholarly activities focus on power conversion technologies and condition monitoring. His publication record, citation performance, and international research visibility demonstrate continuous contributions to electrical engineering research and support recognition through the Innovative Research Award.[1][2]

Abstract

This article summarizes the academic profile of Jinxiao Wei, highlighting research activities in power conversion and condition monitoring. Available bibliometric indicators, scholarly publications, and recognized research outputs demonstrate sustained contributions to engineering research while supporting consideration for the Innovative Research Award within an international academic recognition framework.[1][2]

Keywords

Power Conversion, Condition Monitoring, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Smart Grid, Fault Diagnosis, Industrial Automation, Energy Systems, Engineering Research, Innovative Research Award.[2]

Introduction

Jinxiao Wei conducts engineering research emphasizing efficient power conversion and advanced condition monitoring technologies. These fields contribute to improved operational reliability, energy utilization, and equipment diagnostics across industrial applications. His published studies support ongoing developments in modern electrical engineering and intelligent monitoring systems.[1][3]

Research Profile

Affiliated with Hefei University of Technology, Jinxiao Wei has produced thirty-five indexed publications with more than three hundred citations and an h-index of nine. His research profile reflects consistent scholarly productivity, international visibility, and specialization in electrical engineering and monitoring technologies.[1][2]

Research Contributions

His investigations address practical challenges involving power electronic conversion, equipment health assessment, and diagnostic methodologies. Research outcomes contribute to enhanced system performance, operational efficiency, predictive maintenance strategies, and technological improvements supporting sustainable electrical infrastructure and reliable industrial energy applications.[2][3]

Publications

Jinxiao Wei has authored peer-reviewed journal articles indexed by Scopus that explore power electronics, monitoring technologies, and engineering optimization. These publications demonstrate continuous academic engagement while providing technical knowledge supporting researchers, practitioners, and future investigations across interdisciplinary engineering disciplines.[1][4]

Research Impact

Citation metrics and publication visibility indicate that his research has been referenced by the broader scientific community. These measurable indicators suggest scholarly influence while reflecting the relevance of his investigations to engineering innovation, industrial reliability, and contemporary power conversion research.[1][2]

Award Suitability

Considering his documented publication record, citation performance, institutional affiliation, and specialized engineering expertise, Jinxiao Wei demonstrates qualifications aligned with the objectives of the Innovative Research Award. His academic achievements reflect sustained research productivity and meaningful contributions to engineering scholarship.[1]

Conclusion

Jinxiao Wei maintains an active academic profile through research, publications, and measurable scholarly impact. His work in power conversion and condition monitoring contributes to engineering knowledge while supporting continued innovation. Available academic evidence indicates a research career deserving professional recognition within international award programs.[1][2]

External Links

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jinxiao Wei, Author ID 57222348037. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57222348037
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Jinxiao Wei ORCID Record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5957-1209
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Jinxiao Wei Citation Profile.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=W7OtST8AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
  4. Architecture Engineers Awards. (n.d.). Innovative Research Award.
    https://architectureengineers.com/

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.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

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.

Lesiba George Mollo | Building Energy Efficiency | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lesiba George Mollo | Building Energy Efficiency | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | Central University of Technology | South Africa

Dr. Lesiba George Mollo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Built Environment at the Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa, specializing in construction management and construction health and safety. He holds a PhD in Construction Management from Nelson Mandela University, where his research focused on reducing human failures in construction through the Training-Within-Industry (TWI) method. He also earned an MTech in Quantity Surveying (Cum Laude), a BTech in Quantity Surveying, and a National Diploma in Building, complemented by professional certifications in project and safety management. Dr. Mollo’s professional journey spans academic leadership as Acting Head of Department, Deputy Research Dean, and Research Chair, as well as practical roles with leading construction firms managing infrastructure, housing, and public works projects. His research expertise encompasses construction safety management, wearable sensing devices, 360° video technology for behavioral monitoring, and energy-efficient building technologies. He has published over forty scholarly outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and the authored volume Training-Within-Industry Job Programs for Improved Construction Safety (Routledge). Dr. Mollo actively contributes to academic development through postgraduate supervision, conference organization, and peer reviewing for international journals. He has received recognition for academic excellence, including the MTech Best Performance Award from Nelson Mandela University, and holds memberships in the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS). He has 35 citations, 14 publications, and an h-index of 3.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Mollo, L. G. (2025). Evaluating the use of 360° video technology to monitor workers’ unsafe behaviour in the construction industry. In International Civil Engineering and Architecture Conference (pp. 685–693). Springer Nature Singapore.

2. Mollo, L. G., & Chomey, T. (2025). An analysis of barriers to the implementation of energy-efficient technologies in residential buildings: A quantitative approach. Buildings, 15(19), 3520.

3. Mtetwa, S. I., Mollo, L. G., & Emuze, F. (2024). Wearable sensing devices for better monitoring of health, safety, and wellbeing in construction. In Handbook of Drivers of Continuous Improvement in Construction Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (pp. 59–68). Routledge.

4. Mollo, L. G. (2024). Using wearable technologies to minimise occupational illnesses among construction workers. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Forensic Engineering, 177(2), 64–71.

5. Mollo, L. G., Emuze, F., & Smallwood, J. (2023). Causes of human failure on construction sites. In Training-Within-Industry Job Programs for Improved Construction Safety (pp. 13–27). Routledge.

Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Senior Technical Officer | CSIR Institute Of Minerals And Materials Technology | India

Dr. Syed Mohammed Mustakim, Senior Technical Officer at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India, is a distinguished expert in the utilization of industrial and mining wastes for sustainable cementitious and building materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from KIIT University, a PG Diploma in Cement Technology from NCCBM, a PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from IGNOU, and an MBA in Marketing Management from Jaipur National University. With over two decades of professional experience across leading research institutions and industries, Dr. Mustakim has spearheaded pioneering projects on waste-to-wealth technologies, geopolymer composites, and eco-friendly construction materials, leading to multiple licensed technologies, patents, and collaborations with major industries. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and numerous conference papers, and has made significant contributions as a Ph.D. supervisor and examiner. His leadership extends to organizing international seminars, technology transfer initiatives, and serving on key institutional committees. Recognized for his impactful research, he has received several prestigious honors including multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences, the Indian Concrete Journal Best Paper Award, and recognition at Tata Steel’s MaterialNEXT competition. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and has delivered invited talks at national forums. His outstanding career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable materials science, industry collaboration, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges 933 citations, 35 publications, h-index 14.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Krishna R.S., Boopathy R., Mishra S., Rawat S., Sethy N., Qureshi T.S., Mustakim S.M. Impact of high-temperature exposure on the thermal and physio-mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced geopolymer composites. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 489, 142285.

2. Tripathi A.K., Das S.K., Kandi S.K., Rajput P., Mustakim S.M. Integrated management of ferrochrome slag: Metal recovery, Cr(VI) stabilization, and sustainable reuse in construction materials. J. Environ. Manag., 2025, 390, 126268.

3. Krishna R.S., Durga Prasad V., Sethy N., Panda B., Boopathy R., Rawat S., Mustakim S.M., Qureshi T.S. Investigation on in-situ geopolymer coatings: A comparative analysis of lycopodium powder and polydimethylsiloxane as functional additives. Struct. Concr., 2025, 26(3), 2704–2725.