Mahdi Kolahi | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahdi Kolahi | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

Faculty Member | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Iran

Mahdi Kolahi is an Associate Professor and faculty member at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, specializing in urban sustainability, environmental governance, and environmental social informatics. He has led interdisciplinary research teams, coordinated participatory scenario planning and ecological city transformation projects, and provided sustainability consultancy to governmental and international initiatives. His research focuses on urban ecological futures, sustainable transitions, participatory governance under uncertainty, and strategic evaluation frameworks, resulting in more than eighty peer-reviewed journal articles and numerous authored and edited scholarly books. He has contributed to global sustainability assessments and maintains active collaborations with academic, governmental, and civil society partners worldwide. His professional recognitions include research excellence distinctions, editorial board and reviewer roles for international journals, and memberships in leading environmental organizations. His scholarly impact is reflected in 365 citations, 23 publications, and an h-index of 10.

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Monika Żubrowska-Sudoł | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Monika Żubrowska-Sudoł | Environmental Design | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Warsaw University of Technology | Poland

Monika Żubrowska-Sudol is a Professor at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in water and wastewater treatment, biotechnology in environmental protection, bioprocesses for renewable energy recovery, and circular economy. She has extensive professional experience, having served as Assistant and Associate Professor, led numerous national and international research projects, and managed consortia focused on innovative wastewater treatment technologies, nutrient recovery, and water reuse systems. Her research has resulted in over 100 peer-reviewed publications, multiple patents, and significant contributions to scientific conferences and expert reports. Recognized for her leadership in the field, she has served as a reviewer for numerous high-impact journals, participated in program committees for international conferences, and received awards for her academic achievements. Her work bridges advanced biotechnological processes with sustainable water management and environmental protection. Her research impact includes 654 citations, 57 publications, and an h-index of 14.

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Zenebe Reta Roba | Environmental Design | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Zenebe Reta Roba | Environmental Design | Editorial Board Member

Lecturer | Mattu University | Ethiopia

Zenebe Reta Roba is a Lecturer and Dean at the College of Natural Resource and Agricultural Economics, Mattu University, specializing in geographic information systems, Remote Sensing, forestry, and environmental and natural resource management. He has extensive academic and administrative experience, leading academic programs, supervising students, coordinating research activities, and contributing to major interdisciplinary projects addressing climate change, land use dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and urban environmental challenges. His scholarly work includes impactful publications on land surface temperature, urban heat island dynamics, forest cover change, soil erosion, carbon stock estimation, rainfall prediction, and geospatial suitability assessments, produced through collaborations with national and international researchers. He also serves as a reviewer for more than thirty Scopus-indexed journals, holds editorial roles including membership on the PLOS ONE board, and contributes to global scientific networks such as the Global Land Program. His professional strengths include advanced geospatial analysis, environmental planning, statistical modeling, and scientific research communication, supported by training in geospatial data science, forest management, and research methodologies. His achievements, leadership, and sustained contributions to environmental science and geospatial research demonstrate a strong record of academic excellence and professional service. His research impact includes 112 citations, 19 publications, and an h-index of 6.

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1. Roba Z.R., Chalchissa F.B., Moisa M.B., Kipkulei H.K., Deribew K.T., Negash D., et al. Synergistic pathways of Great Ethiopian Renascence Dam and Green Legacy initiatives in shaping hydrological stress and land surface temperature in Abay Basin. Trees, Forests and People, 2025, 101039.

2. Moisa M.B., Dejene I.N., Roba Z.R., Gemeda D.O. Impact of urban land use and land cover change on urban heat island and urban thermal comfort level: a case study of Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022, 194(10), 736.

3. Gemeda D.O., Kenea G., Teshome B., Daba G.L., Argu W., Roba Z.R. Impact of land use and land cover change on land surface temperature: Comparative studies in four cities in southwestern Ethiopia. Environmental Challenges, 2024, 16, 101002.

4. Reta Z., Adgo Y., Mekonnen N. Assessment of contribution of non-timber forest products in the socio-economic status of peoples in Eastern Ethiopia. Open Access Journal of Bioscience & Research, 2020, 4(1).

5. Admasu Y., Tadesse T., Reta Z. Study on prevalence of small ruminant Cysticercus tenuicollis and its monetary loss at Bishoftu ELFORA export abattoir, Oromia, Ethiopia. Journal of Dairy & Veterinary Science, 2019, 9(2), 555759.

Through advanced geospatial analysis and environmental research, the nominee delivers critical insights into land use dynamics, climate resilience, and sustainable natural resource management. His work supports evidence-based policy, urban planning, and forest conservation strategies that strengthen ecological sustainability and community well-being. He envisions a future where integrated geospatial intelligence guides national and global environmental decision-making for resilient and climate-adaptive societies.

Simone Reber | Biophilic Design | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Simone Reber | Biophilic Design | Women Researcher Award

Professor | Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology | Germany

Prof. Dr. Simone B. Reber is a Max Planck Fellow and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology and a W2-Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Applied Sciences Berlin, specializing in quantitative cell biology, biophysics, and cytoskeletal dynamics. She brings extensive professional experience shaped by leadership roles as an independent group leader, interdisciplinary collaborator, mentor, and investigator on major funded projects advancing cellular architecture, microtubule biology, and nucleocytoplasmic density regulation. Her research explores cytoplasmic material properties, spindle scaling, microtubule diversity across species, and parasite cytoskeletons, with influential contributions published in leading journals including Nature Cell Biology, Nature Communications, Current Biology, and PNAS. She has guided teams across multiple institutions, developed innovative imaging and biochemical approaches, and contributed substantially to methodological advances in cytoskeletal research. Prof. Reber’s work has earned distinctions such as Max Planck and Rosalind Franklin Fellowships, teaching awards for excellence in digital instruction, and invitations to speak at major international meetings. She serves on scientific and advisory committees, reviews grants for major funding bodies including ERC, DFG, and BBSRC, and holds reviewer responsibilities for leading journals. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing fundamental cell biology, fostering scientific talent, and strengthening global research communities, and her research impact includes 2,517 citations, 33 publications, and an h-index of 17.

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1. Biswas A., Muñoz O., Kim K., Hoege C., Lorton B.M., Shechter D., Guck J., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Conserved nucleocytoplasmic density homeostasis drives cellular organization across eukaryotes. bioRxiv, 2023, doi:10.1101/2023.09.05.556409.

2. Kletter T., Muñoz O., Reusch S., Biswas A., Halavatyi A., Neumann B., Kuropka B., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Cell state-specific cytoplasmic density controls spindle architecture and scaling. Nature Cell Biology, 2025, doi:10.1038/s41556-025-01678-x.

3. Troman L., de Gaulejac E., Biswas A., Stiens J., Kuropka B., Moores C., Reber S., Mechanistic basis of temperature-adaptation in microtubule dynamics across frog species. bioRxiv, 2024, doi:10.1101/2024.07.29.605571.

4. Bangera M., Wu J., Beckett D., Fachet D., Ferreira J.L., Voth G.A., Reber S., Moores C.A., Adaptations in Plasmodium tubulin determine unique microtubule architectures, mechanics and drug susceptibility. bioRxiv, 2025, doi:10.1101/2025.09.17.676853.

5. Kletter T., Muñoz O., Reusch S., Biswas A., Halavatyi A., Neumann B., Kuropka B., Zaburdaev V., Reber S., Cell state-specific cytoplasmic density controls spindle architecture and scaling. Nature Cell Biology, 2025, doi:10.1038/s41556-025-01678-x.

Prof. Dr. Simone B. Reber’s work uncovers the physical principles that govern cellular organization, revealing how cytoplasmic material properties shape the architecture and function of life across species. Her discoveries advance fundamental biology while driving innovation in biophysics, imaging, and parasite research, enabling new strategies for biomedical analysis and therapeutic development. Through interdisciplinary leadership, she strengthens scientific capacity and inspires next-generation approaches to understanding complex cellular systems.

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.

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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.