William Braham | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Dr. William Braham | Climate-Responsive Architecture | Innovative Research Award

Professor |  University of Pennsylvania | United States

William W. Braham is a distinguished scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Stuart Weitzman School of Design, specializing in environmental building design, energy systems, and climate-responsive architecture. He has authored 63 publications, 1,106 citations and an h-index of 13, reflecting sustained academic impact. His research integrates bioclimatic design, HVAC performance analysis, and carbon footprint assessment, addressing the global climate emergency through innovative design strategies. With extensive collaboration across 69 co-authors, his work bridges academia and practice. Braham’s contributions significantly influence sustainable architecture, advancing energy-efficient built environments and promoting low-carbon solutions with broad societal and environmental benefits.

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Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin | Green Building and LEED Design | Excellence in Sustainable Architecture Award

Assistant Professor | Da-Yeh University | Taiwan

Dr. Bih-Chuan Lin is an Assistant Professor at Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, specializing in sustainable architecture, environmental planning, and disaster resilience. With interdisciplinary academic training and experience, he has led and contributed to research and consultancy projects on community-based disaster management, resilient development, and climate adaptation, including national-level initiatives. His research focuses on adaptive capacity frameworks, human–environment interaction, and sustainable architectural design, with publications in reputable SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals such as Natural Hazards and International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and editorial participant for numerous international journals and engages in global research collaborations. His professional involvement in international research networks and contributions to advancing resilience-oriented architectural practices highlight his recognition as a dedicated researcher and emerging leader in his field. His research impact includes 80 citations, 6 publications, and an h-index of 5.

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Huaibin Li | 3D Printing in Construction | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Huaibin Li | 3D Printing in Construction | Best Scholar Award

Lecturer | Anhui University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Huaibin Li is a Lecturer in the School of Safety Science and Engineering at Anhui University of Science and Technology, with expertise in rock mechanics, underground engineering, and mining safety engineering. He is actively engaged in teaching and research and has participated in multiple nationally funded scientific programs as well as several industry-commissioned projects focused on rock mass behavior, hydraulic fracturing, and high-strength support systems for underground structures. His research centers on rock mass mechanical properties, fracture propagation mechanisms, tunnel stability, and advanced underground support technologies, and he has authored 25 peer-reviewed publications addressing these areas. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious national and provincial science and technology awards from leading professional societies in rock mechanics and mining engineering, demonstrating his professional impact and academic standing. His research impact includes 173 citations across 168 documents and an h-index of 8.

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Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Zhexu Xi | Materials and Technology in Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Researcher | University of Oxford | United Kingdom

Dr. Zhexu Xi is an Assistant Researcher at the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory of the University of Oxford, an invited Visiting Professor at the Hong Kong Institute of Technology, and a Guest Professor with the North American Artificial Intelligence Agency, specializing in inorganic nanoscience, interfacial functional nanomaterials, and AI-assisted materials design. His professional experience spans leading projects on two-dimensional transition-metal clusters for electrocatalysis, magnetic nanoparticle platforms for microfluidic enrichment, and ultrafast carrier dynamics in quantum-dot heterostructures, along with advancing AI-driven prediction frameworks for nanomaterials and contributing to climate-adaptive permeable pavement research. He has published more than thirty peer-reviewed papers across SCI journals and major WoS-indexed conferences, authored patents and book chapters, and delivered interdisciplinary contributions integrating nanoscience, materials chemistry, machine learning, and environmental engineering. Dr. Xi has received distinctions including the Emerging Scientist Award and a Best Paper Award nomination, and he serves as Youth Editorial Board Member of J. Mater. Sci., invited editor for MC Pharm. Sci., annual fellow of J. Water Res., peer reviewer for leading journals such as Nat. Commun. and ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, and guest editor for multiple special issues across SCI journals and international conferences, while also contributing to academic leadership through conference chair roles and professional memberships supporting innovation in materials chemistry and AI-driven science. His research impact includes 106 citations, 11 publications, and an h-index of 3.

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1. Z. Xi, Revisiting the Marcus Inverted Regime: Modulation Strategies for Photogenerated Ultrafast Carrier Transfer from Semiconducting Quantum Dots to Metal Oxides. RSC Adv., 2025, 15, 26897–26918.

2. G. Jin, C. Liu, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Liu, J. Huang, Adaptive dual-view wavenet for urban spatial–temporal event prediction. Inf. Sci., 2022, 588, 315–330.

3. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view graph-based network for citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. Neurocomputing, 2022, 510, 79–94.

4. R. Kang, H. Li, Z. Xi, S. Ringgard, A. Baatrup, K. Rickers, M. Sun, D.Q.S. Le, et al., Surgical repair of annulus defect with biomimetic multilamellar nano/microfibrous scaffold in a porcine model. J. Tissue Eng. Regen. Med., 2018, 12(1), 164–174.

5. G. Jin, Z. Xi, H. Sha, Y. Feng, J. Huang, Deep multi-view spatiotemporal virtual graph neural network for significant citywide ride-hailing demand prediction. arXiv preprint, 2020, arXiv:2007.15189.

Dr. Xi’s work advances the scientific understanding of nanomaterial interfaces and ultrafast charge dynamics while integrating AI-driven modelling to accelerate material discovery, supporting innovations that strengthen clean energy technologies and sustainable urban systems.

Hakan Yalçıner | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

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.

Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Syed Mustakim | Building Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Senior Technical Officer | CSIR Institute Of Minerals And Materials Technology | India

Dr. Syed Mohammed Mustakim, Senior Technical Officer at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, under the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India, is a distinguished expert in the utilization of industrial and mining wastes for sustainable cementitious and building materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from KIIT University, a PG Diploma in Cement Technology from NCCBM, a PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from IGNOU, and an MBA in Marketing Management from Jaipur National University. With over two decades of professional experience across leading research institutions and industries, Dr. Mustakim has spearheaded pioneering projects on waste-to-wealth technologies, geopolymer composites, and eco-friendly construction materials, leading to multiple licensed technologies, patents, and collaborations with major industries. He has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications, 10 book chapters, and numerous conference papers, and has made significant contributions as a Ph.D. supervisor and examiner. His leadership extends to organizing international seminars, technology transfer initiatives, and serving on key institutional committees. Recognized for his impactful research, he has received several prestigious honors including multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences, the Indian Concrete Journal Best Paper Award, and recognition at Tata Steel’s MaterialNEXT competition. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and has delivered invited talks at national forums. His outstanding career reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable materials science, industry collaboration, and innovative solutions for environmental challenges 933 citations, 35 publications, h-index 14.

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1. Krishna R.S., Boopathy R., Mishra S., Rawat S., Sethy N., Qureshi T.S., Mustakim S.M. Impact of high-temperature exposure on the thermal and physio-mechanical performance of graphene-reinforced geopolymer composites. Constr. Build. Mater., 2025, 489, 142285.

2. Tripathi A.K., Das S.K., Kandi S.K., Rajput P., Mustakim S.M. Integrated management of ferrochrome slag: Metal recovery, Cr(VI) stabilization, and sustainable reuse in construction materials. J. Environ. Manag., 2025, 390, 126268.

3. Krishna R.S., Durga Prasad V., Sethy N., Panda B., Boopathy R., Rawat S., Mustakim S.M., Qureshi T.S. Investigation on in-situ geopolymer coatings: A comparative analysis of lycopodium powder and polydimethylsiloxane as functional additives. Struct. Concr., 2025, 26(3), 2704–2725.