Yi Chen | Built Environments | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen | Built Environments | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on indoor environmental quality, behavioral analysis in built environments, and environmental perception behaviors. Dr. Chen has published extensively in Q1 SCI journals and has been recognized with multiple academic awards, including the 2018 Outstanding Project Award by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. He also integrates innovative teaching methods, such as game-based learning, into architectural education. 🌍📚

 

Educational Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has a distinguished academic background in architecture. He earned his Ph.D. and M.A. in Architecture from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), where he also completed his B.S. in Architecture at National Quemoy University. His comprehensive education has equipped him with a deep understanding of both the technical and design aspects of architecture, contributing to his research in indoor environmental quality, behavioral analysis, and sustainable design. This solid academic foundation has supported his continuous contribution to the field of architecture. 🌍📐

 

Academic Awards and Recognition

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has received numerous accolades for his contributions to architecture and education. In 2014, he was honored with the International ICT Innovative Services Contest Excellent Work award. He served as a Co-Principal Investigator for the Teaching Practice Research Project (2018-2021), earning the Outstanding Project Award in 2018 from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. In 2019, he received the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Teaching Award for his innovative teaching methods. His research achievements were also featured in the Elsevier Science Direct Newsletter in 2022, and he was inducted into the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society. 🌟📚

 

Teaching Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen has extensive teaching experience in both academic and practical settings. He served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology from 2019 to 2024. He co-led multiple Ministry of Education research projects, including studies on game-based teaching, hybrid cooperative learning, and innovative teaching methods. Additionally, Dr. Chen has taught Design Thinking and Practice at the university level. His teaching roles also include instructing Visual Art at Taichung Municipal Chung-Ping Junior High School and courses on Contemporary Design and Interior Design at Song Shan Community College. 🖌️🏛️

 

Research Focus

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yi Chen’s research primarily focuses on indoor environmental quality and its effects on human behavior, particularly in learning environments. His work integrates physiological and psychological measurements to study how indoor factors such as lighting, temperature, and air quality impact learning efficiency and well-being. Additionally, Dr. Chen has explored sustainable design through projects like greywater reuse systems for residential buildings, blending architecture with environmental sustainability. His research combines behavioral analysis, environmental perception, and quantitative methods to improve built environments for better human outcomes. 🌱📊

 

Publication Top Notes  

  • “The influence of indoor environmental factors on learning: An experiment combining physiological and psychological measurements” – Building and Environment (2022) | DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109299 📊
  • “Greywater Reuse System Design and Economic Analysis for Residential Buildings in Taiwan” – Water (2016) | DOI: 10.3390/w8110546 🌱

 

Jingnan Tang | Green urban design | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Jingnan Tang | Green urban design | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Jingnan Tang, Northeast Forestry University, China

Ms. Jingnan Tang is a master’s student in Urban and Rural Planning at Northeast Forestry University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in the same field from Shanxi Agricultural University. Her research focuses on low-carbon sustainable urban development and green urban design. Jingnan has published three SCI-indexed papers, including one in a top-tier journal. Her innovative work explores the relationship between urban green space, land surface temperature, and carbon sequestration in Harbin, a cold region city. Jingnan’s findings provide crucial insights for urban ecological improvements. 📊🌳

Publication Profile

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Academic and Professional Background

Jingnan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Rural Planning from Shanxi Agricultural University and is pursuing her Master’s degree at Northeast Forestry University. She has published three SCI-indexed papers, including one in a top-tier journal. 📝🏫

Research Focus

Ms. Jingnan Tang’s research primarily focuses on low-carbon sustainable urban development and green urban design. Her studies include analyzing the value of carbon compensation in the Huai River basin and examining the spatiotemporal patterns of carbon compensation potential in urban agglomerations in the Yellow River Basin. Her work, published in prestigious journals, investigates the impact of land use changes on carbon sequestration and the relationship between urban green spaces and environmental sustainability. These contributions are crucial for understanding and mitigating urban heat islands and enhancing urban ecological health. 🌱🌆

Publication Top Notes

A study on the value of carbon compensation in the Huai River basin based on land use from 2000 to 2020

Spatiotemporal Pattern of Carbon Compensation Potential and Network Association in Urban Agglomerations in the Yellow River Basin

Xin Wen | City sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Xin Wen | City sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xin Wen, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

📘 Xin Wen is currently a Master’s student in Business Administration at the Harbin Institute of Technology, focusing on Advanced Statistics and Decision Theory (2023-2025). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management from Nanjing Tech University (2019-2023). 🌍 His research includes sustainable city assessment in Shandong and food safety risk prediction, with publications in high-impact journals. Xin’s professional experience spans marketing at Amer Sports and data analysis at BSH Home Appliances. He is an award-winning participant in various academic competitions. 💻 Skills: Python, Tableau, SPSS. 🎿 Interests: Skiing, rock climbing, and video creation with 257k+ plays.

 

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📚 Education

Wen Xin is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration at Harbin Institute of Technology (2023-2025), specializing in advanced statistical methods and decision-making theories. He previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Management from Nanjing Tech University (2019-2023), where he studied data analysis, systems engineering, and data visualization.

🧪 Academic Experience

Wen is engaged in an integrated city sustainability assessment study in Shandong, utilizing deep learning and multi-criteria decision-making. He has developed models using LSTM and GCN and contributed to a paper published in Sustainable Cities and Society. He also participated in a national key R&D project focusing on food safety risk prediction, publishing his findings in Foods.

🏆 Awards

Wen’s excellence is reflected in his awards, including First Prize in the Global Brand Planning Competition in Singapore and top honors in data analysis and mathematics competitions in China.

Research Focus

Xin Wen is a researcher whose work spans multiple domains, focusing particularly on sustainability and food safety. Their research on sustainability is exemplified by the recent study on city sustainability assessment using multicriteria decision-making and deep learning methodologies. This approach integrates advanced AI techniques with environmental science to evaluate urban sustainability comprehensively 🌆♻️. Additionally, Xin Wen has contributed to food safety research, employing ensemble deep learning for predicting food safety risks, specifically concerning heavy metals in grain processing 🌾⚖️. This indicates a dual focus on leveraging technology to enhance environmental sustainability and food security, crucial areas for global health and sustainability 🌍🔬.

Publication Top Notes

Sustainability assessment of cities using multicriteria decision-making combined with deep learning methods

A Voting-Based Ensemble Deep Learning Method Focused on Multi-Step Prediction of Food Safety Risk Levels: Applications in Hazard Analysis of Heavy Metals in Grain Processing Products

 

 

Sara Torabi Moghadam | Pianificazione Sostenibile Urbana Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam | Pianificazione sostenibile urbana | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam,Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam is an accomplished Assistant Professor at Polytechnic University of Turin, specializing in Smart and Sustainable Cities. With a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development, she’s renowned for her pioneering work in Multi-Criteria Spatial Decision Support Systems (MC-SDSS). 🏙️ Her extensive expertise spans sustainable urban planning, GIS-based modeling, and interdisciplinary research. A dedicated educator, she supervises Ph.D. students, conducts impactful research, and actively contributes to international conferences. Dr. Torabi Moghadam’s commitment to fostering resilient, carbon-neutral cities underscores her passion for advancing urban sustainability. 🌱

 

Publication Profile

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Education

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam embarked on her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Applied Physics from Imam Khomeini International University, Iran. She continued her pursuit at Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, earning a B.Sc. in Architecture, followed by an M.Sc. in Sustainable Architecture, and culminating in a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development. Her Ph.D. research focused on pioneering Multi-Criteria Spatial Decision Support Systems (MC-SDSS) for urban energy planning, earning her the prestigious “premio di qualità” award in 2018.

Honors and Award

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam’s journey is adorned with accolades that testify to her excellence and dedication. Her noteworthy accomplishments include the prestigious “Best PhD Award 2018” from Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, recognizing her outstanding contributions to urban and regional development. Notably, she received her Ph.D. with honors, further underscoring her academic prowess. Prior to this, her academic pursuits were also marked by distinction, with honors bestowed upon her Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture and her Bachelor of Science degree from Polytechnic University of Turin. Additionally, her scholarly endeavors were acknowledged with the Best Paper Award at the International Conference Advancing Sustainable Futures ICASF 2023, held in Abu Dhabi. Each accolade serves as a testament to Dr. Moghadam’s relentless pursuit of excellence in academia. 🎓

Research Focus

🔍 Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam’s research focus revolves around the intersection of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical analysis, and sustainable urban development. Her pioneering work encompasses the development of GIS-based models and spatial decision support systems (SDSS) to address energy use, urban heat planning, and low-carbon cities. Through multidisciplinary approaches, she delves into assessing and retrofitting building stocks, selecting energy-efficient measures, and integrating renewable energy sources. Dr. Moghadam’s research not only contributes to understanding urban energy consumption patterns but also lays the groundwork for informed decision-making towards resilient and sustainable urban environments. 🌍

Publication Top Notes 

📚 A GIS-statistical approach for assessing built environment energy use at urban scaleby S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2018) – Cited by 158* in 2018
🔍 Urban energy planning procedure for sustainable development in the built environment: A review of available spatial approaches by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2017) – Cited by 121 in 2017
🌍 “Multicriteria spatial decision support systems for future urban energy retrofitting scenarios” by P. Lombardi et al. (2017) – Cited by 50 in 2017
🏙️ “A new clustering and visualization method to evaluate urban heat energy planning scenarios” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2019) – Cited by 49 in 2019
🏗️ “An interactive multi-criteria spatial decision support system for energy retrofitting of building stocks using CommuntiyVIZ to support urban energy planning” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2019) – Cited by 45 in 2019
🌱 “Mainstreaming energy communities in the transition to a low-carbon future: A methodological approach” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2020) – Cited by 30 in 2020
🏠 “A multi-criteria application to select energy retrofit measures at the building and district scale” by D. Dirutigliano et al. (2018) – Cited by 30 in 2018
📊 “GIS-based energy consumption model at the urban scale for the building stock” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2016) – Cited by 28 in 2016
🔬 “A mixed methodology for defining a new spatial decision analysis towards low carbon cities” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2017) – Cited by 19 in 2017
🏙️ “Towards a new integrated spatial decision support system in urban context” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2016) – Cited by 19 in 2016

 

Nermen Matter | Environmental Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nermen Matter | Environmental design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nermen Matter, Modern Academy, Egypt

Dr. Nermen Matter is an esteemed educator and researcher specializing in Environmental Design. Holding a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Design from Helwan University, Egypt, she focuses on sustainable development and renewable energy integration in architecture. With over a decade of experience in academia, Dr. Matter has contributed significantly to architectural education, holding positions from Teaching Assistant to Lecturer at prestigious institutions like the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology. Her passion lies in fostering environmentally conscious design practices, reflecting her commitment to shaping a greener future for architecture and urbanism in Egypt. 🏗️🌱

Publication Profile:

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Education:

Dr. Nermen Matter’s academic journey is deeply rooted in her passion for Environmental Design. Graduating from Helwan University with a BSc in Architectural Engineering in 2006, she laid the foundation for her future endeavors. Building upon this, she pursued an MSc in Environmental Design, focusing on enhancing the efficiency of Arab architecture through sustainable development concepts. Her commitment to sustainable practices culminated in a Ph.D., where she developed a comprehensive framework for energy conservation and renewable energy integration in Egyptian architecture and urbanism. 🌍 Dr. Matter’s academic pursuits reflect her dedication to creating a greener, more sustainable future for the built environment.

Work Experience:

Dr. Nermen Matter’s professional journey showcases her dedication to architectural education and academia. Commencing as a Teaching Assistant at the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology in New Cairo in 2007, she honed her skills and expertise. Progressing steadily, she assumed the role of Assistant Lecturer from 2013 to 2017, further enriching her experience. Subsequently, she served as a Lecturer at the Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology until 2019. Her career reached new heights as she became a Lecturer of Architectural Engineering at the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology in Maadi, Cairo, from 2019 onwards. 🏫 Dr. Matter’s professional trajectory underscores her commitment to shaping the next generation of architects.

 

Research Focus:

Dr. Nermen Matter research focus lies at the intersection of environmental sustainability and urban resilience in Egyptian cities. Through her extensive work, she explores nature-based solutions such as constructed wetlands to address challenges related to water management and livability in urban environments. Her contributions encompass a variety of topics including smart cities, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency, reflecting her commitment to fostering resilient and environmentally conscious urban development. 🌱 Dr. Matter’s multidisciplinary approach integrates architectural design principles with environmental science to create innovative solutions for the challenges facing modern cities, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient urban future.

Publication Top Notes:

Constructed wetlands nature-based solutions to enhance urban resilience in Egyptian cities

Utilization of Lost Urban Spaces below the Elevated Movement Axes to improve Livability in Egyptian Cities

CITTASLOW AS AN APPROACH TO SUPPORT LOCAL URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

PROCESSES OF ACHIEVING URBAN RESILINCE ACCORDING TO MANUSCRIPTS OF THE UNITED NATIONS