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Dr. Christine Mady | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at Aalto University, Finland

Dr. Christine Mady has a robust academic and professional background in urban planning, architecture, and infrastructure. With a PhD in City and Regional Planning from Cardiff University and two prior degrees from esteemed European institutions, her educational foundation is solid. Her career spans roles from senior lecturer to associate professor across various international institutions, demonstrating a global impact. She is currently a Senior Lecturer at Aalto University, Finland. Her extensive publication record, including articles, book chapters, and conference presentations, reflects her consistent research output. Additionally, her involvement in securing competitive research funding highlights her leadership and collaborative skills.

 

Publication Profile

Education Background šŸ“ššŸŽ“

Dr. Christine Mady holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from Cardiff University (2010), where she honed her expertise in urban studies and sustainable development. She earned her Master’s in Infrastructure Planning from the UniversitƤt Stuttgart (2005), focusing on large-scale infrastructure and urban systems. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Architecture from the American University of Beirut (1997), providing a solid foundation in architectural design and urban planning. Recognized by the Finnish National Agency for Education, her qualifications are globally accredited. Dr. Mady further enhanced her credentials with a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2013, highlighting her commitment to integrating project management methodologies into architectural and urban planning projects.

 

Experience šŸ„šŸŽ“

Dr. Madyā€™s career spans academia and industry, beginning as a Project Architect at ERGA Group, where she managed high-profile projects like Movenpick Beirut. She later served as an Assistant and Associate Professor at Notre Dame University, Lebanon, and a Senior Lecturer at Aalto University. Her teaching portfolio covers urban planning, architecture, and public health across various institutions, including the University of Balamand and Cardiff University. Professionally, she consulted on urban projects for firms like Khatib & Alami, focusing on regional park planning and capacity building for urban authorities. Internationally engaged, Dr. Mady has led multidisciplinary teams and contributed to the Damascus Master Plan, emphasizing sustainable and inclusive urban development.

 

Awards and Recognitions šŸ†šŸŽ“

Dr. Christine Mady has secured prestigious grants, including a Volvo Research and Educational Foundation (VREF) award (2024) and European Union funding for sustainable urban governance projects. Her co-investigation efforts earned recognition through the German Academic Exchange Programme (DAAD) and the AHRC’s Conflict Intersections initiative. She was a key contributor to a ā‚¬400,000 European Education and Culture Agency project (2023) and a ā‚¬40,000 DAAD-supported collaboration with Bauhaus University. Dr. Mady’s achievements reflect her leadership in securing international research partnerships and advancing urban planning innovation.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Madyā€™s research revolves around sustainable urban governance, public space development, and participatory urban planning. She explores how urban environments can foster inclusivity and resilience, particularly in conflict-affected areas. Her projects often involve comparative studies, such as evaluating pedestrian-friendly policies across global cities. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, she emphasizes the role of education and living labs in sustainable urban design. Recent studies address themes like childrenā€™s mobility, health-conscious infrastructure, and conflict resolution through spatial planning.

Conclusion

Dr. Christine Mady is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her prolific research output, successful grant applications, and international influence underscore her excellence in the field. While refining her focus and expanding industry collaboration could further enhance her profile, her current contributions are outstanding. Awarding Dr. Mady would recognize not just her past achievements but also her potential for future groundbreaking work in urban planning and sustainable development.

 

Publication Top Notes

Meeting Sustainable Development Goals via Robotics and Autonomous Systems
šŸ“ Authors: S. Guenat, P. Purnell, Z.G. Davies, M. Nawrath, L.C. Stringer, G.R. Babu, …
šŸ“Š Citations: 53
šŸ“… Year: 2022

Planning in the Face of ā€˜Deep Divisionsā€™: A View from Beirut, Lebanon
šŸ“ Authors: C. Mady, A. Chettiparamb
šŸ“Š Citations: 31
šŸ“… Year: 2017

A Constructivist Approach to Design Teaching at the Postgraduate Level: The Case of an Interdisciplinary Design Programme at FAAD, NDU, Lebanon
šŸ“ Authors: J.P. El Asmar, C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 16
šŸ“… Year: 2013

Public Space Activism in Unstable Contexts: Emancipation from Beirutā€™s Postmemory
šŸ“ Author: C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 14
šŸ“… Year: 2018

Diversity in Conviviality: Beirut’s Temporary Public Spaces
šŸ“ Author: C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 11
šŸ“… Year: 2012

A Short Story of Beirutā€™s Public Spaces
šŸ“ Author: C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 11
šŸ“… Year: 2012

Nostalgia for a Past: Beirutā€™s Shared Open Spaces
šŸ“ Author: C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 8
šŸ“… Year: 2015

The Evolutions, Transformations, and Adaptations in Beirutā€™s Public Spaces
šŸ“ Author: C. Mady
šŸ“Š Citations: 6
šŸ“… Year: 2022

Seeds for Socio-Spatial Justice and Equitable Mobility for All: The ā€œBus Map Projectā€ as ā€œRidersā€™ Rightsā€ in Beirut
šŸ“ Authors: C. Assaf, C. Mady, P. Van den Broeck, C. Faraj
šŸ“Š Citations: 6
šŸ“… Year: 2021

Utopia or Dystopia in Mobility Cultures? Beirutā€™s Informal Bus System and Bus Map Project as Social Innovations
šŸ“ Authors: C. Assaf, C. Mady, P. Van den Broeck
šŸ“Š Citations: 6
šŸ“… Year: 2020

Christine Mady | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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