Abhishek Rajhans | Resilient Infrastructure | Excellence in Resilient Infrastructure Award

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Mr. Abhishek Rajhans | Resilient Infrastructure | Excellence in Resilient Infrastructure Award

Research Associate | Climate Resilient Observing-Systems Promotion Council | India

Mr. Abhishek Rajhans is an emerging researcher in geography with a strong focus on disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and sustainable development. His work integrates spatial analysis, policy research, and environmental assessment to address complex socio-environmental challenges. He has contributed to national-level initiatives, notably co-authoring the National Mitigation Project on Lightning Safety under the Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council, and supporting the development of annual lightning risk reports. His research spans critical areas such as urban flooding, cyclone impact assessment, and climate-induced vulnerabilities, with an emphasis on community resilience and disaster preparedness. He has presented research at national and international forums and contributed to peer-reviewed publications on sustainability and socio-economic impacts of environmental change. Proficient in geospatial tools and qualitative analysis, his research aims to bridge scientific knowledge with policy frameworks for effective environmental governance.

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Featured Publications


Disaster and Sustainable Development: A Complex Intertwining

Bajaj, A., Abhay, R. K., Kumar, K., Rajhans, A. | Springer, 2026


Measuring the Problems & Emotions of Urban-Ward Migrants: A Case Study of Construction Workers in Delhi

Chandrakanta, Naruka, L. S., Rajhans, A., Agrawal, K. | Samikhiya Journal, 2023


Building a Lightning Resilient Nation

Rajhans, A. | Know Disasters Magazine, 2023

Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

Assistant Professor | Da-Yeh University | Taiwan

Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin is an Assistant Professor at Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, specializing in sustainable architecture, environmental planning, and disaster resilience. With interdisciplinary academic training and experience, he has led and contributed to research and consultancy projects on community-based disaster management, resilient development, and climate adaptation, including national-level initiatives. His research focuses on adaptive capacity frameworks, human–environment interaction, and sustainable architectural design, with publications in reputable SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals such as Natural Hazards and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and editorial participant for numerous international journals and engages in global research collaborations. His professional involvement in international research networks and contributions to advancing resilience-oriented architectural practices highlight his recognition as a dedicated researcher and emerging leader in his field. His research impact includes 80 citations, 6 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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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.

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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.

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.