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.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

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.

Shakil Ahmad | Environmental Design | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Shakil Ahmad | Environmental Design | Editorial Board Member

University of International Business and Economics | China

Shakil Ahmad is an economist and doctoral graduate from the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, specializing in applied econometrics, environmental economics, trade relations, and sustainable development. He has served as a Lecturer at the University of Agriculture Peshawar and Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, teaching econometrics, macroeconomics, microeconomics, international economics, and applied quantitative methods. His professional experience includes contributing to research projects on hospitality sector gaps, crime and justice systems, and socio-economic assessments, where he carried out survey design, field data collection, econometric estimation, and technical proposal development. His research focuses on environmental sustainability, carbon neutrality, energy economy interactions, import demand dynamics, financial inclusion, and foreign direct investment, with publications in recognized journals such as Resources Policy, Journal of Economy and Technology, Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, SAGE Open, Frontiers of Finance, and the Journal of Environmental and Energy Economics. He has served as first or corresponding author on numerous studies addressing China’s environmental policies, Pakistan’s economic sectors, and global trade–environment linkages. His academic trajectory is supported by competitive scholarships throughout his BS, MS, and PhD studies, alongside active involvement in collaborative research, manuscript development, and scholarly engagement. His research impact includes 4 citations, 2 documents, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Rahman Z.U., Ahmad S., Khan A. Bridging the EPC and IPAT in the presence of natural resources in China: Considering asymmetries in environmental-related technologies and unemployment. Resources Policy, 2025, 105523.

2. Ahmad S. Exploring the nexus of energy consumption, trade openness, CO2 emissions, and economic growth: A time series analysis in Kuwait. SSRN Electronic Journal, 2024, DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4817593.

3. Mulk W., Ahmad S., Younas W., Ali S.Y. Testing the neutrality of money, labor, and capital in Pakistan’s agriculture sector. Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, 2024, DOI: 10.20448/ajeer.v11i2.6311.

4. Ahmad S., Raihan A., Ridwan M. Role of economy, technology, and renewable energy toward carbon neutrality in China. Journal of Economy and Technology, 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.ject.2024.04.008.

5. Ahmad S., Maqbool I., Raihan A., Xin L. Analyzing the dynamics of import demand function in Pakistan: Long-term and short-term relationships with key economic factors. Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, 2024, DOI: 10.20448/ajeer.v11i2.5959.

The nominee’s work advances scientific understanding of the energy economy environment nexus by delivering evidence-based insights that support sustainable policy formulation and low-carbon development. Through rigorous econometric modeling and multidisciplinary research, his contributions enhance decision-making in environmental governance, global trade, and long-term economic resilience.