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

Published on by Architecture Engineers

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.

Citation Metrics (Scopus)

2000

1500

1000

500

0

 

1,862
Citations

144
Documents

25
h-index

Citations

Documents

h-index

Featured Publications

Pankaj Kumar Dubey | Sustainable Architecture | Young Scientist Award

Published on by Architecture Engineers

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.

Hyeonsoo Kim | Building Energy Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Architecture Engineers

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.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

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.