Pankaj Kumar Dubey | Sustainable Architecture | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Pankaj Kumar Dubey | Sustainable Architecture | Young Scientist Award

Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology | India

Pankaj Kumar Dubey is a Teaching Assistant and Research Fellow in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology, specializing in distributed generation, electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and intelligent power system optimization. He has served as lecturer, lab in-charge, and an active contributor to institutional accreditation committees, alongside prior industry experience as an Electrical Engineer. His professional work spans coordinated control strategies for distributed generations with electric vehicles, smart grid scheduling, microgrid optimization, and AI-based simulation studies, supported by extensive publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, international conferences, book chapters, authored textbooks,multiple granted and published patents across India and abroad. He has earned numerous national and international honors recognizing his academic excellence and research contributions, and he serves as a reviewer for major journals including IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems while holding memberships in several global research and professional organizations. His research impact includes 147 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 5.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Dubey P.K., Singh B., Singh D., Singh M.K., Blockchain for Health Care: A Review. In: Blockchain Technology for Healthcare Application, Nova Science Publishers, Accepted.

2. Singh B., Dubey P.K., Distributed power generation planning for distribution networks using electric vehicles: Systematic attention to challenges and opportunities. J. Energy Storage, 2022, 48, 104030.

3. Yadav S., Sudman M.S.I., Dubey P.K., Srinivas R.V., Srisainath R., Devi V.C., Development of a GA-RBF based Model for Penetration of Electric Vehicles and its Projections. Int. Conf. Self Sustainable Artificial Intelligence Systems, 2023, 42.

4. Singh B., Dubey P.K., Singh S.N., Recent optimization techniques for coordinated control of electric vehicles in super smart power grids network: A state of the art. IEEE UPCON, 2022, 32.

5. Dubey P.K., Singh B., Kumar V., Singh D., A novel approach for comparative analysis of distributed generations and electric vehicles in distribution systems. Electr. Eng., 2024, 106(3), 2371–2390.

By developing optimized control strategies for distributed energy resources and electric vehicles, he strengthens the foundation of future smart grids and sustainable power systems. His research drives scientific progress and supports industry and society in transitioning toward cleaner, smarter, and more reliable energy technologies.

Giuseppe Perfetto | Active Buildings | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

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Mr. Giuseppe Perfetto | Active Buildings | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

Executive Director | Solardesign |Italy

Giuseppe Perfetto is a Senior Architect, Sustainability Manager, and Academic Lecturer affiliated with the Polytechnic University of Turin, specializing in solar energy integration, building efficiency, and energy transition systems. With over twenty-five years of professional experience in architecture, renewable energy, and environmental engineering, he has led numerous large-scale solar PV, hydrogen, and zero-energy building projects across Italy and Europe. He has contributed to the advancement of sustainable architecture and municipal energy planning. His research focuses on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), dynamic shading systems, and adaptive energy-efficient design, reflected in publications such as Optimizing Building Performance with Dynamic Photovoltaic Shading Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Six Adaptive Designs in Smart Cities and multiple IEEE conference proceedings. An active educator, he has co-supervised several master’s theses and taught at leading institutions on environmental technical physics and sustainable building systems. Recognized for his expertise, he serves on international scientific committees, including the IEEE Conference on Electrical and Power Engineering, and holds certifications as an Energy Manager and Building Physics Certifier. His numerous honors and leadership roles in professional associations underscore his ongoing commitment to innovation, education, and excellence in sustainable design and energy transition. His research impact includes 5 citations, 3 publications, and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publication

1. Perfetto G., Optimizing Building Performance with Dynamic Photovoltaic Shading Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Six Adaptive Designs. Smart Cities, 2025, Open Access

Mr. Giuseppe Maria Perfetto’s work advances the integration of renewable energy and adaptive design within architecture, driving the transition toward energy-positive and climate-responsive buildings. His research fosters innovation that bridges science, industry, and sustainability, contributing to global efforts toward carbon-neutral, intelligent built environments.