Elijah Kusi | Green Building Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elijah Kusi | Green Building Design | Best Researcher Award

lecturer | The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development | Ghana

Dr. Elijah Kusi is an emerging academic and researcher specializing in Construction Technology, Architectural Engineering, and Sustainable Building Design, with strong expertise in energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and natural ventilation in buildings. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Ghana, where he teaches a broad range of courses including Building Science, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Materials, and Sustainable Construction. His academic qualifications include a B.Sc. in Architecture from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, an M.Phil. in Construction Technology from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Ph.D. in Construction Technology (ongoing) at AAMUSTED. His ongoing doctoral research investigates indoor thermal comfort in naturally ventilated university classrooms, contributing valuable insights into climate-responsive and energy-efficient educational infrastructure. Dr. Kusi has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, including the International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, Cogent Engineering, and the Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation. His scholarly works explore diverse themes such as green building technologies, energy consumption modeling, project management, and e-procurement in construction. He has actively presented research at international conferences, earning Best Poster Presentation Awards at the CIB W123 and W099 Conference (2024) and the AAMUSTED Postgraduate Research Conference (2024). A member of professional and academic bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (Ghana), Ghana Science Association, and the Society of Building Science Educators (USA), Dr. Kusi’s collaborative and interdisciplinary research aims to advance sustainable construction practices in Ghana and globally. His work has significantly contributed to the promotion of green architecture, resource efficiency, and knowledge management within the construction industry, fostering innovation aligned with global sustainability goals.

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Featured Publications

  • Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using building information modelling (BIM). (2025). International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 16 Citations.

Zhou Jingya | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Zhou Jingya | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Yanbian University | China

Zhou Jingya, a lecturer at the College of Geography and Ocean Science, Yanbian University, has developed a strong academic foundation in marine engineering, corrosion science, and environmental protection. Her research focuses on the interaction between marine microbial activities and material degradation, emphasizing sustainable and resilient solutions for oceanic infrastructure. Zhou has played a significant role in several prestigious national projects, including studies funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China on targeted antibacterial nanomaterials, the engineering behavior of calcareous sand in the South China Sea, and the combined effects of sea-ice cycles and microbial corrosion on marine structures. As the principal investigator of multiple projects, including those supported by the Jilin Provincial Department of Education and Yanbian University, Zhou explores green concrete and microbial self-healing systems in the context of carbon neutrality and cross-border water pollution mitigation. Her scientific contributions are marked by first and corresponding author roles in several high-impact journals such as International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Ocean Engineering, Materials, and Microorganisms. Notable publications include research on microbial-induced concrete corrosion and dynamic sulfur cycle modeling in urban sewage systems under extreme environmental conditions. She has also authored a technical book titled Microbial Evaluation and Management Techniques for High-Temperature and High-Salt Urban Sewage Pipelines (2025), reflecting her applied expertise in environmental microbiology. Zhou’s innovative approach combines advanced imaging, biofilm modeling, and multivariate analyses to uncover new mechanisms of material-environment interactions. Her teaching excellence is evidenced by award-winning work on blended learning for environmental bioremediation engineering. With a growing academic influence, reflected in multiple SCI-indexed papers and leadership in interdisciplinary projects, Zhou continues to advance sustainable engineering solutions at the intersection of microbiology, materials science, and marine environmental systems.

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Fearuted Publications:

  • Zhang, X., Li, Y., Wang, J., & Liu, H. (2025). Dynamic modeling of the sulfur cycle in urban sewage pipelines under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions. Microorganisms, 13(7), 1534.

  • Zhang, X., Li, Y., Wang, J., & Liu, H. (2025). Mapping the knowledge domain of ocean acidification impacts on marine microbial communities: Visual exploration based on CiteSpace. Preprints.