Yong-Duck Chung | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yong-Duck Chung | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Principal Researcher | Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute | South Korea

Dr. Yong-Duck Chung is a leading researcher in advanced materials science, with significant contributions to topological insulators, thin-film photovoltaics, and optoelectronic device engineering. His work focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterization of chalcogenide thin films, nano-structured materials, and surface/interface electronic structures using advanced techniques such as synchrotron radiation. He has played a pivotal role in developing high-efficiency CIGS solar cells, high-speed optical communication devices, and next-generation photonic systems. With a strong emphasis on functional thin films and quantum materials, his research bridges fundamental physics and practical device applications. He has authored 144 scientific publications with 1862 citations and an h-index of 25, reflecting sustained impact and scholarly influence. His contributions are further evidenced by numerous international patents in photovoltaic and optical technologies, advancing innovation in energy conversion and semiconductor device engineering.

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Abouzar Gholamalizadeh | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Abouzar Gholamalizadeh | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | University of Tehran | Iran

Abouzar Gholamalizadeh is a researcher and academic affiliated with the Management College of the University of Tehran, specializing in industrial management, operations research, and decision sciences. He has gained extensive professional experience through academic research, interdisciplinary projects, and contributions to analytical and decision-support frameworks in energy and public-sector management. His research focuses on mechanism design, energy management, quantitative decision-making methods, spatial multi-criteria analysis, and sustainable urban systems, with peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society and Transformations in Business and Economics. His scholarly work advances urban sustainability, photovoltaic system planning, thermal comfort assessment, and risk-aware procurement mechanisms.He also serves as a reviewer for internationally recognized journals, including Energy Conversion and Management and Kybernetes, reflecting his standing in the academic community and commitment to research quality and scholarly service, with a research impact comprising 11 citations, 3 publications, and an h-index of 1.

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Alireza Toloukian | Building Construction Technology | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Alireza Toloukian | Building Construction Technology | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Iran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Dr. Ali Reza Tolou Kian, Assistant Professor of Rail Structure and Track Engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology, is a specialist in railway track mechanics whose expertise encompasses ballast behavior, sleeper performance, rail corrugation detection, vibration attenuation, and structural connections. His professional background includes university-level teaching, research leadership, and prior experience assisting in construction project management, supported by advanced skills in experimental modal analysis, geotechnical and structural testing, and numerical modeling using FEM-based platforms. Dr. Tolou Kian has made substantial contributions to railway engineering through studies on sand-contaminated ballast, dynamic sleeper behavior, tire-derived aggregate applications, geogrid-reinforced ballast, and large-scale direct shear performance, resulting in numerous publications in high-impact international journals. He has supervised several graduate theses focused on rail corrugation monitoring, structural health assessment, ballast contamination effects, and vibration control, demonstrating strong academic mentorship. His professional activities include membership in the Tehran Construction Engineering Organization, reviewing for multiple international journals and conferences, and contributing to the design and development of specialized laboratory equipment. His research impact includes 310 citations, 13 publications, and an h-index of 10.

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Sadeghi J., Toloukian A., Zarei M.A., Khani N., Improvement of ballast behavior by inclusion of tire-derived aggregates with optimum size. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 458, 139530.

Sadeghi J., Kian A.R.T., Ghiasinejad H., Moqaddam M.F., Motevalli S., Effectiveness of geogrid reinforcement in improvement of mechanical behavior of sand-contaminated ballast. Geotext. Geomembr., 2020, 48(6), 768–779.

Tolou Kian A.R., Sadeghi J., Zakeri J.A., Large-scale direct shear tests on sand-contaminated ballast. Geotech. Eng., 2018, 171(5), 451–461.

Sadeghi J., Tolou Kian A.R., Shater Khabbazi A., Improvement of mechanical properties of railway track concrete sleepers using steel fibers. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., 2016, 28(11), 04016131.

Tolou Kian A.R., Sadeghi J., Zakeri J.A., Influences of railway ballast sand contamination on loading pattern of pre-stressed concrete sleeper. Constr. Build. Mater., 2020, 233.

Dr. Ali Reza Tolou Kian’s research advances the safety, resilience, and sustainability of railway infrastructure through innovative improvements in ballast behavior, sleeper performance, and track vibration mitigation. His work bridges scientific rigor with industry needs, delivering practical solutions that enhance railway durability, reduce maintenance costs, and support modern transportation development. He envisions railway systems that are smarter, more efficient, and engineered through data-driven experimentation and advanced material technologies.

Madhiarasan Manoharan | Energy-Efficient Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Madhiarasan Manoharan | Energy-Efficient Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Fellow | Aarhus University | Denmark

Dr. Manoharan Madhiarasan is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Business Development and Technology, Aarhus School of Business and Social Sciences, Aarhus University, recognized for his expertise in renewable energy systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, forecasting, and optimization. He has previously served in research and academic roles across leading institutions, including IIT Roorkee, Transilvania University of Brașov, and the French Institute of Pondicherry, along with experience as Assistant Professor, Research and Development Coordinator, and project mentor in engineering and technology programs. His research spans solar and wind energy forecasting, photovoltaic system modelling, metaheuristic optimization, neural network design, IoT-based energy systems, and intelligent hybrid models, resulting in extensive international journal publications, book chapters, patents, and conference contributions. He has led national workshops, served as convener and coordinator for faculty development programs, and delivered keynote addresses at global summits on renewable energy and intelligent systems. Dr. Madhiarasan holds several prestigious recognitions, including competitive research fellowships and a Best Researcher Award, and he is an IEEE Senior Member with memberships across numerous professional bodies. He contributes widely to the scholarly community as Associate Editor, Guest Editor, and Editorial Board Member for multiple international journals, and as a reviewer for high-impact publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, IEEE, Wiley, MDPI, and Frontiers. His record reflects sustained leadership, interdisciplinary scholarship, and significant contributions to advanced energy technologies and computational intelligence. His research impact includes 466 citations, 31 publications, and an h-index of 9.

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1. M. Madhiarasan, G. Fotis, M. Presser, M.J. Beliatis, Mountain Gazelle Optimiser-based single, double, and triple diode models associated solar cells and panels parameters extraction. Discover Sustainability, 2025, 6, 903.

2. M. Madhiarasan, S.N. Deepa, N.Y. Jayalakshmi, Hyperparameter optimization of a deep radial basis neural learning approach for wind speed forecasting. Int. J. Syst. Assur. Eng. Manag., 2025, Accepted.

3. M. Madhiarasan, Bayesian optimisation algorithm based optimised deep bidirectional long short term memory for global horizontal irradiance prediction in long-term horizon. Front. Energy Res., 2025, 13, 1499751.

4. M. Madhiarasan, S.N. Deepa, Comparative analysis on hidden neurons estimation in multilayer perceptron neural networks for wind speed forecasting. Artif. Intell. Rev., 2016, 1–23.

5. M. Madhiarasan, M. Louzazni, Analysis of artificial neural network: architecture, types, and forecasting applications. J. Electr. Comput. Eng., 2022, 5416722.

Dr. Madhiarasan’s work advances intelligent renewable energy systems by integrating AI-driven forecasting, optimization, and smart energy technologies that enhance the reliability and efficiency of global power infrastructures. His research supports sustainable energy transitions, strengthens industry innovation, and provides data-driven solutions for emerging challenges in solar and wind energy applications. He envisions a future where intelligent computational models power cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy ecosystems worldwide.

Hyeonsoo Kim | Building Energy Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hyeonsoo Kim | Building Energy Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Seoul National University of Science and Technology | South Korea

Dr. Hyeonsoo Kim is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) in the Building Energy Research Center, specializing in building energy systems and sustainable architecture. He earned his Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Michigan, where his research focused on the economic feasibility of achieving net-zero energy and emission buildings in the United States. His professional background includes extensive work on projects related to carbon-neutral city realization, smart energy systems, and thermal break technologies for improving building performance. Dr. Kim has co-authored several impactful publications in leading journals such as Applied Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Energy Conversion and Management: X, contributing significantly to the fields of net-zero energy building design, emission trading frameworks, and renewable-integrated heat pump systems. He has served in various academic leadership roles, including Editorial Board Member and Academic Director for the KIEAE Journal and Guest Editor for Buildings (MDPI). In addition, he has contributed as a moderator, instructor, and project lead in national and international collaborations advancing green building technologies. Dr. Kim holds the LEED Accredited Professional certification, reflecting his commitment to sustainable and high-performance building design. His research impact includes 52 citations, 5 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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1. Kim H., Economic Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Energy in Residential Buildings in the USA. 2023.

2. Junghans L., Kim H., Evaluation of multiple predictive control strategies to optimally use building thermal mass to reduce annual operation costs and associated GHG emissions. J. Build. Eng., 2025, 112, 113963.

3. Kim H., Junghans L., Economic feasibility of achieving net-zero emission building (NZEB) by applying solar and geothermal energy sources to heat pump systems: A case in the United States. J. Clean. Prod., 2023, 416, 137822.

4. Kim H., Junghans L., Integrative economic framework incorporating the Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) for US residential energy systems. Energy Convers. Manag.: X, 2022, 14, 100197.

5. Kim H., Lim J.W., Predicting the economic feasibility of solar-based net-zero emission buildings (NZEBs) in the United States non-residential sector. J. Clean. Prod., 2024, 470, 143272.

Dr. Hyeonsoo Kim’s research advances global sustainability by integrating renewable energy systems and intelligent control strategies to achieve net-zero energy buildings. His work contributes to reducing carbon emissions, guiding policy and industry practices toward resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible urban development.

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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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.

Hakan Yalçıner | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hakan Yalçıner | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University | Turkey

Professor Hakan Yalciner is Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at Erzincan University, where he specializes in structural and earthquake engineering. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with a specialization in structural and materials engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University, complemented by visiting doctoral research at McMaster University, as well as MSc and BSc degrees in Civil Engineering with a focus on construction management. With extensive academic and leadership experience, he has served in various capacities including head of department, faculty board member, research assistant, and faculty coordinator, contributing significantly to curriculum development and laboratory advancement. His research focuses on the seismic performance and durability of reinforced concrete structures, corrosion effects, bond-slip behavior, and strengthening techniques, resulting in a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as ACI Structural Journal, Structural Concrete, and Cement and Concrete Research. He has led and participated in numerous national and international research projects funded by prominent institutions, and has presented widely at major conferences. Professor Yalciner has received recognition for his contributions through editorial appointments in multiple journals, including roles as editor, associate editor, and advisory board member, and he serves as a voting member of several American Concrete Institute committees. His professional memberships, editorial leadership, and impactful research establish him as a leading expert in structural engineering and corrosion-related performance of reinforced concrete systems. His scholarly impact is reflected in 773 citations, 24 publications, and an h-index of 14.

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1. Yalciner H., Marar K., Experimental study on the bond strength of different geometries of corroded and uncorroded reinforcement bars. J. Mater. Civ. Eng., 2017, 29(7), 05017002.

2. Yitmen I., Sevay H., Taneri C., Yalciner H., An expert system for quantifying the impact of change orders on project performance. Proceedings of the ICCCBE-ICCC-ASCE-DMUCE-CIB-W78-W102 Joint International Conference on Computing and Decision Making in Civil and Building Engineering, 2006, 1605–1613.

3. Yalciner H., Kumbasaroglu A., Ergun U., Effects of geo-grid and conventional stirrups on reinforced concrete beams with polypropylene fibers. Structures, 2018, 13, 230–242.

4. Turan A.I., Ayaz Y., Yalciner H., Kumbasaroglu A., An experimental evaluation on structural performance level of corroded reinforced concrete frames. Eng. Struct., 2025, 325, 119479.

5. Hedayat A.A., Yalciner H., Assessment of an existing RC building before and after strengthening using nonlinear static procedure and incremental dynamic analysis. Shock Vib., 2010, 17(4–5), 619–629.