Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos | Urban Planning | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos
Affiliation Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Country Greece
Scopus ID 6508313811
Documents 40
Citations 205
h-index 7
Subject area Urban Planning
Event Architecture Engineers Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-6953-0611

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos is presented in this academic recognition profile in connection with the Innovative Research Award organized by Architecture Engineers Awards. The supplied researcher information identifies an affiliation with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and a subject area of urban planning. His listed research indicators include 40 documents, 205 citations and an h-index of 7. These figures provide a quantitative starting point for reviewing scholarly output and visibility. Publication-level verification, research originality and documented contributions are necessary to establish the scope and significance of his work.[3]

Abstract

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos is profiled for consideration in relation to the Innovative Research Award, an academic recognition category associated with Architecture Engineers Awards. The supplied profile identifies Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and urban planning as the research subject area. Reported bibliometric indicators comprise 40 documents, 205 citations and an h-index of 7. These measures offer an initial view of scholarly productivity and citation visibility, but cannot independently establish originality, practical influence or research quality. A comprehensive assessment should examine verified publications, methodological rigor, relevance to contemporary planning challenges and demonstrable contributions to urban development and the built environment.[3]

Keywords

Urban planning, spatial planning, urban development, sustainable cities, urban morphology, spatial analysis, land-use planning, urban theory, built environment, planning methodology, urban governance, spatial organization, regional development, urban research, academic impact.[1]

Introduction

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos is the subject of this academic profile prepared for the Innovative Research Award. Urban planning examines the organization, development and transformation of settlements, connecting spatial structures with social, cultural, environmental and economic processes. Evaluating research in this field requires attention to the candidate’s verified publications, conceptual contributions, research methods and relevance to planning practice. The supplied institutional and bibliometric details provide an initial framework for review; specific achievements should be established through original publications and authoritative academic records rather than inferred from citation statistics alone.[2]

Research Profile

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos is associated in the supplied information with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and the subject area of urban planning. His listed Scopus author identifier and ORCID provide routes for examining research identity and publication records. The reported totals of 40 documents, 205 citations and an h-index of 7 should be interpreted in the context of the database, collection date and publication coverage.[1][2]

Research Contributions

The significance of Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos’s research contributions should be determined through the content and findings of his verified publications. Relevant considerations for urban planning scholarship include advances in spatial interpretation, planning theory, settlement analysis and the understanding of relationships between urban form and society. [3]

Publications

The supplied profile reports 40 documents associated with the researcher’s Scopus record. The individual titles, publication dates, journals, conference proceedings and digital object identifiers should be checked against the linked author profile before specific works are described or selected as representative achievements. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric figures indicate 205 citations and an h-index of 7, alongside 40 documents. Citation counts can help describe scholarly visibility, while the h-index reflects a combination of publication output and citation distribution. Both measures vary according to database coverage, publication age and disciplinary practices.[2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award provides a framework for considering scholarly originality, methodological strength, relevance and documented influence. Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos’s supplied affiliation and bibliometric indicators may assist the initial review, but award suitability cannot be conclusively determined from these details alone.[3]

Conclusion

Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos’s profile brings together an identified institutional affiliation, an urban planning subject area and reported bibliometric indicators. These details provide a useful starting point for academic recognition, while a defensible assessment of innovation requires examination of original research and supporting evidence. [1]

References

    1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos, Author ID 6508313811. Scopus. The linked author record should be consulted to verify publication and citation metadata.
      https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6508313811
    2. ORCID. (n.d.). Alexandros Phaidon Lagopoulos: ORCID researcher identifier. ORCID provides a persistent identifier for distinguishing researchers and connecting scholarly records.
      https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6953-0611
    3. Architecture Engineers Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website. Information about the award organizer and its recognition programs should be confirmed through the official website.
      https://architectureengineers.com/

Ved Prakash Ranjan | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ved Prakash Ranjan | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Indian Institute of Technology Jammu | India

Ved Prakash Ranjan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, specializing in environmental sustainability, circular economy, and solid and plastic waste management. With experience across academia, national research laboratories, and international postdoctoral research, he has contributed to large-scale waste management projects, circular plastic recycling value chains, and policy-relevant environmental assessments, while actively mentoring students and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. His research focuses on microplastics fate and transport, plastic recyclability, resource recovery, and sustainable waste management systems, with highly cited publications in leading journals addressing COVID-related waste challenges, plastic pollution, and smart city waste pathways. He has received international recognition for scholarly excellence, including a best student paper award, and contributes to the academic community through professional memberships and research leadership. His research impact includes 1,940 citations, 24 publications, and an h-index of 13.

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MARUF AHMAD | Urban Planning | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. MARUF AHMAD | Urban Planning | Excellence in Research Award

MARUF AHMAD | Xi’an Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Maruf Ahmad serves as an Assistant Director at the Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, under the Chinese Government Scholarship. He holds an MPhil and Master’s in Public Administration from the University of Dhaka, specializing in public sector governance, public-private partnerships (PPP), and rural development policy. With extensive professional experience in research, training, and project management at RDA, he has coordinated development initiatives focused on poverty reduction, local governance, and gender inclusion. His research explores governance, sustainable development, and urban resilience, contributing to leading journals such as Sustainable Development, Evaluation and Program Planning, Heliyon, and the American Journal of Health Promotion. Dr. Ahmad has authored a research book and several book chapters on rural development and policy innovation. His academic excellence has been recognized with the Best Poster Presentation Award at the XJTLU-UoL-XJTU Postgraduate Research Symposium. In addition to his scholarly work, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including Heliyon, Journal of Planning Education and Research, and American Journal of Health Promotion. A lifelong member of professional organizations and a certified trainer in public service innovation, Dr. Ahmad exemplifies academic leadership and commitment to sustainable rural transformation. He has 3 published documents with 4 citations and an h-index of 2.

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