Tarek Al-Rimawi | Smart Cities and Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Tarek Al-Rimawi | Smart Cities and Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Technical University Dortmund | Germany

Tarek Al-Rimawi is a Scientific Research Assistant and PhD Candidate at TU Dortmund University, specializing in smart cities, smart real estate, and digital urban transformation. With extensive experience as an architect, urban planner, and project leader across academia, municipal agencies, and international consultancy firms, he has contributed to major urban development, strategic planning, and design projects in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His research advances integrated frameworks for evaluating smart city and smart real estate systems, supported by publications in reputable journals and international conferences. He has produced interdisciplinary tools including lifecycle-oriented technology benefit matrices and comprehensive smartness evaluation models that inform evidence-based urban and real estate planning. His academic and professional profile is strengthened through reviewer roles, collaborations with municipalities and research networks, and active participation in professional bodies such as GIF, USGBC, PMI, and national engineering associations. He holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including PMP, LEED Green Associate, LEED ND AP, and Smart City Manager, which reinforce his expertise in technology-driven planning and sustainable development. His contributions have been acknowledged through academic excellence awards and international innovation recognitions, reflecting a commitment to impactful research and professional excellence. His research impact includes 24 citations, 2 publications, and an h-index of 2.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Al-Rimawi T., Nadler M., Leveraging smart city technologies for enhanced real estate development: An integrative review. Smart Cities, 2025.

2. Al-Rimawi T.H., Nadler M., Evaluating cities and real estate smartness and integration: Introducing a comprehensive evaluation framework. Sustainability, 2023.

3. Al-Rimawi T., Nadler M., A comprehensive evaluation framework for smarter cities and real estate. REAL CORP, 2025.

4. Al-Rimawi T., Nadler M., Optimizing real estate development with smart city technologies: Added values across life cycle phases. ERES, 2025, Accepted.

Tarek Al-Rimawi’s work advances the scientific understanding of smart cities and smart real estate by transforming abstract concepts into measurable, evidence-based frameworks that guide urban innovation. His research supports more sustainable, efficient, and human-centered cities, bridging technology, planning, and societal needs.

Santhosh S | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Santhosh S | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering | India

Dr. S. Santhosh is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at Adhiparasakthi College of Engineering, specializing in structural engineering, sustainable construction materials, geotechnical engineering, transportation systems, and environmental infrastructure. With extensive academic and administrative experience, he has served in roles including Head of Department, coordinator for academic quality initiatives, conference organizer, and member of university level question setting committees, contributing significantly to institutional development and student advancement. His research focuses on advanced concrete technologies, sustainable materials, lightweight and geopolymer concrete, AI-driven modelling, and smart infrastructure solutions, supported by publications in Scopus- and SCI indexed journals and presentations at prominent conferences. He has authored multiple technical books, guided numerous undergraduate scholars, and secured several Indian and international design patents related to construction devices, safety systems, and engineering innovations. He holds professional memberships in recognized engineering bodies and certifications in advanced civil engineering software and computing tools, complemented by recognition through teaching and research awards. His research impact includes 2 citations, 5 publications, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Santhosh S., Jagan P., Priyanga J., Analysis of mechanical properties on 3E-materials with blend concrete. Int. J. Civil Eng. Technol., 2018.

2. Santhosh S., Arivalagan S., Investigation of M-Sand concrete mix with mineral admixtures as partial replacement of cement. Int. J. Civil Eng. Technol., 2018.

3. Santhosh S., Raghunathapandian P., Thanaraj M.S., Jebastina N., Triple waste aggregates integration for sustainable self-compacting geopolymer concrete: A hybrid synergy. Waste Biomass Valorization, 2025, Accepted.

4. Santhosh S., Srivastava R., Subbiah M., Maddila L.C., Malla C., Begum M.B., Nanoelectronic sensors for real-time health and environmental monitoring. IEEE Int. Conf. Intelligent Technologies (CONIT), 2025.

5. Santhosh S., Arivalagan S., Utilization of oil palm shell in lightweight reinforced concrete. Eur. Chem. Bull., 2023.

Dr. S. Santhosh’s work advances sustainable construction through innovative materials, AI-driven modelling, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions, supporting the transition toward greener infrastructure. His contributions strengthen industry practices, enhance structural performance, and promote scalable, low-carbon technologies for future-ready civil engineering.

Monika Szopińska-Mularz | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Monika Szopińska-Mularz | Sustainable Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Rzeszow University of Technology | Poland

Monika Szopińska-Mularz is a lecturer in architecture at Rzeszów University of Technology and a Chartered Architect whose expertise centers on adaptive reuse, sustainable urban regeneration, and controlled environment agriculture. With academic and professional experience spanning architectural practice, design studio leadership, research supervision, and project coordination, she has contributed to diverse architectural projects in healthcare, housing, office design, and the revitalization of urban structures. Her research advances innovative strategies for repurposing modern movement car-parking structures into productive urban assets, reflected in her numerous publications in international journals and a monograph on adaptive reuse for urban food provision. She serves as the principal investigator of an international research consortium developing decision-support tools for urban food-production infrastructures and actively participates in professional and academic committees. Her scholarship integrates research-for-design and research-by-design methodologies, supported by extensive case studies, interviews, and design scenario development. She is a member of the Polish Architects’ Association, the Cluster for Sustainable Cities, and the UK Urban AgriTech collective, and she has contributed to editorial and review activities through her involvement in academic conferences and collaborative publications. Her work has been recognized through distinctions such as the Polityka Science Award finalist honor and international design competition recognition, underscoring her impact on sustainable architectural innovation. Her research impact includes 25 citations, 14 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

1. Szopińska-Mularz M., Prokop A., Wikiera M., Bukowy W., Forsman F., Adaptive reuse of urban structures as a driver of sustainable development goals: a systematic literature review. Sustainability, 2025.

2. Szopińska-Mularz M., Lehmann S., Urban farming in inner-city multi-storey car-parking structures: adaptive reuse potential. Future Cities Environ., 2019.

3. Szopińska-Mularz M., Lehmann S., Balancing increased urban density with green spaces: the marketing of new housing estates in Poland. Buildings, 2023.

4. Szopińska-Mularz M., Adaptive reuse of modern movement car parking structures for controlled environment agriculture: results from an interview study for the innovative design process in cities. City Cult. Soc., 2022.

5. Szopińska-Mularz M., Adaptive Reuse for Urban Food Provision. Cities and Nature, Springer International Publishing, 2022.

Her work advances scientific understanding of adaptive reuse by integrating architectural innovation with sustainable urban food systems, offering evidence-based frameworks that strengthen urban resilience. Through research-driven design methodologies, she provides pathways for cities to repurpose underused infrastructures into productive assets that enhance environmental, social, and economic sustainability.