Ebenezer Fanijo | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ebenezer Fanijo | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Georgia Tech | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ebenezer Fanijo is a civil and materials engineering researcher specializing in rigid pavements, concrete materials, and sustainable infrastructure systems. His work integrates performance-based testing, durability assessment, corrosion monitoring, and quality assurance to advance resilient and environmentally responsible construction practices. With experience spanning academia, industry, and transportation agencies, he has led and contributed to funded research exceeding USD 1.2 million, addressing challenges such as ASR-damaged pavements, rapid repair technologies, and concrete sustainability. His scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications and technical reports that have attracted academic and practitioner attention, reflected through a growing record of citations. Actively collaborating with departments of transportation, industry partners, and academic institutions, his research informs standards development and statewide QA/QC programs. Beyond technical impact, his work supports safer, longer-lasting infrastructure, reduced lifecycle costs, and improved sustainability outcomes, demonstrating strong potential for continued global impact in construction materials and infrastructure engineering.

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Ron Shane Mahabir | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ron Shane Mahabir | Urban Planning | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | University of Liverpool | United Kingdom

Dr. Ron Shane Mahabir is an accomplished scholar in Geographic Data Science, specializing in geospatial analytics, machine learning, remote sensing, and computational social science. He currently serves as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) and Programme Director of the MSc Geographic Data Science at the University of Liverpool, with prior academic appointments at George Mason University, USA. Dr. Mahabir has authored over 35 peer-reviewed journal publications, with hundreds of citations, reflecting sustained contributions to urban analytics, slum mapping, climate resilience, public health, and social media–driven geospatial research. His work has appeared in leading international journals including PLoS ONE, Remote Sensing, International Journal of Digital Earth, and GeoJournal. He has led and co-led competitively funded projects supported by UK Research and Innovation and international agencies, collaborating across academia, government, and industry. Dr. Mahabir’s research delivers tangible societal impact by advancing data-driven solutions for sustainable cities, disaster preparedness, public health, and evidence-based policy, aligning strongly with global development and sustainability goals.

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Tamer ElSerafi | Urban Planning | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Tamer ElSerafi | Urban Planning | Excellence in Research Award

Head of Architecture Department | Effat University | Egypt

Dr. Tamer ElSerafi is an accomplished academic and professional architect specializing in architectural engineering, urban design, sustainable urban mobility, and the conservation of historic districts. His research expertise centers on integrating mobility management, transit-oriented development, and adaptive reuse strategies to enhance livability and resilience in heritage contexts. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, achieving an h-index of 5 on Google Scholar and 4 on Scopus, with a growing international citation record. His work reflects strong interdisciplinary and international collaboration with universities and research institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Beyond academia, his professional practice has contributed to major heritage restoration, museum, and urban regeneration projects with significant social and cultural value. Through research, teaching, and practice, his contributions support sustainable urban development, heritage preservation, and community-oriented design, demonstrating clear societal impact and future research potential.

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Challenges for Cycling and Walking in New Cities in Egypt: Experience of Elsheikh Zayed City


– Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2019 (Cited by 12)

Socio-Spatial Regeneration Challenges in Attaba Historic Market, Cairo–Egypt


– Journal of Humanities and Applied Social Sciences, 2021 (Cited by 11)

Temporary Uses and Regeneration of Historic Contexts: The Case of Attaba Market, Cairo


– Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2020 (Cited by 10)

Sustained Liveability: A Framework Beyond Energy-Conscious Building Conservation of Market Halls


– International Journal of Architectural Research, 2017 (Cited by 8)

Lianyi Guo | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lianyi Guo | Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Yangzhou University | China

Dr. Lianyi Guo is an emerging scholar in climate-system research whose work focuses on the attribution and projection of extreme climate change, with a strong emphasis on understanding nonlinear rainfall responses to large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns. With a growing research portfolio that includes leading or participating in eight national and provincial research projects, Guo has established a solid foundation in advancing methodologies for diagnosing climate extremes and improving future climate projections. His contributions include developing a novel analytical framework that bridges dynamic and thermodynamic processes to interpret changes in summer rainfall patterns, particularly across China, enabling more accurate attribution of observed hydrometeorological variations to anthropogenic influences. He has authored eight SCI-indexed journal articles, including publications in high-impact outlets, and his current citation record and h-index of 6 reflect a promising upward trajectory. Beyond publications, his engagement in two consultancy or industry-linked projects demonstrates an ability to translate scientific insight into practical climate-related applications. Guo’s collaborations across national research institutes further strengthen the interdisciplinary relevance of his work, supporting advances in climate diagnostics, model evaluation, and regional climate risk assessment. His ongoing studies aim to refine constraint-based projections of extreme rainfall, offering potential benefits for disaster preparedness, water-resource management, and climate-policy development. The scientific rigor, methodological innovation, and applicability of Guo’s research underline his significant contribution to the field and position him as a valuable contributor to global climate-science efforts, with strong potential for continued impact through high-quality publications, collaborative research, and the development of improved tools for understanding and predicting climate extremes.

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Guo, L., Shi, Y., & Zhao, Y. (2023). Future projections of extreme integrated water vapor transport and population exposure over the Asian monsoon region. Earth’s Future.

Guo, L., Jiang, Z., Li, L., & Wang, H. (2022). Increase of future summer rainfall in the middle and lower reach of the Yangtze River Basin projected with a nonhomogeneous hidden Markov model. Geophysical Research Letters.

Guo, L. (2022). Comparison of impact and water vapor characteristics between two types of floods in Eastern China. Environmental Research Letters.

Guo, L. (2020). Projected precipitation changes over China for global warming levels at 1.5 °C and 2 °C in an ensemble of regional climate simulations: Impact of bias-correction algorithms. Climatic Change.

Guo, L., Jiang, Z., Ding, M., Chen, W., & Li, L. (2019). Downscaling and projection of summer rainfall in Eastern China using a nonhomogeneous hidden Markov model. International Journal of Climatology.

Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Lecturer | NYC College of Technology | United States

Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo, Ph.D., P.E., is an accomplished electrical engineering educator and researcher with over fourteen years of teaching experience across leading U.S. institutions, including the City University of New York (CUNY), Purdue University Northwest (PNW), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Currently serving as a Doctoral Lecturer at NYC College of Technology–CUNY, Dr. Hassebo has made significant contributions in the domains of telecommunications, signal processing, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems. His academic foundation is rooted in a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Electrical Engineering from the City College of New York, supported by a strong research portfolio emphasizing the integration of 4G/5G communication infrastructures with mission-critical IoT and smart grid applications. He has authored a book, multiple book chapters, and several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, earning multiple Best Paper and Best Presentation Awards from IEEE and ASEE conferences. His published works in Urban Science and IoT journals underscore his global perspective on smart city transformation and sustainable urban connectivity. Beyond research, Dr. Hassebo has mentored undergraduate and high school students in projects funded by NSF, NASA, and CUNY initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary learning in AI, robotics, and embedded systems. His active role as an IEEE reviewer, ASEE session chair, and committee member at CityTech demonstrates his leadership in both academic governance and scholarly service. Holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he continues to pursue research excellence through grant proposals such as NSF Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) and CUNY GRTI initiatives. With over 8 years of research experience and a growing academic impact—reflected in multiple citations and collaborations—Dr. Hassebo exemplifies a commitment to advancing smart technologies that enhance urban sustainability, education, and global digital transformation.

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Hassebo, A., Mohamed, A. A., Dorsinville, R., & Ali, M. A. (2018). 5G-based converged electric power grid and ICT infrastructure. 2018 IEEE 5G World Forum (5GWF), 33–37. 
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Hassebo, A., Obaidat, M., & Ali, M. A. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging IoT applications. 2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). 
(Cited by: 24)

Hassebo, A. Y. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging mission-critical IoT applications [Master’s thesis, The City College of New York]. CUNY Academic Works.
(Cited by: 9)

Tealab, M., Hassebo, A., Dabour, A., & AbdelAziz, M. (2020). Smart cities digital transformation and 5G–ICT architecture. 2020 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 
(Cited by: 13)

Hassebo, A. (2022). The road to 6G: Vision, drivers, trends, and challenges. 2022 IEEE 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC). 
(Cited by: 12)

Hassebo, A., & Tealab, M. (2023). Global models of smart cities and potential IoT applications: A review. IoT, 4(3), 366–411. 
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Nadia Abdelwahed | Green Infrastructure | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadia Abdelwahed | Green Infrastructure | Best Researcher Award

Reseach Fellow | College of Business Management/King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadia Abdelwahed is an accomplished academic and researcher with extensive expertise in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the College of Business Administration, King Faisal University. With a Ph.D. in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Kingston University, United Kingdom, she has built a distinguished academic career spanning over two decades across leading institutions in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UK. Dr. Abdelwahed has authored and co-authored more than 35 research publications covering a broad spectrum of topics, including gender studies, digital economics, sustainability, education transformation post-COVID-19, and managerial innovation, many of which have been supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Faisal University. Her work has contributed to advancing institutional performance and securing national accreditation for business programs, reflecting her strategic leadership and commitment to academic excellence. She has played an instrumental role in curriculum development, quality assurance, and strategic planning initiatives, enhancing both teaching standards and student learning outcomes. Beyond academia, Dr. Abdelwahed’s societal impact is evident through her active engagement in community development initiatives, organizing training programs and workshops on Total Quality Management, Sustainability, Managerial Skills, and Entrepreneurship, which have empowered students, employees, and marginalized groups such as women breadwinners and single mothers. Her professional collaborations span interdisciplinary and cross-institutional research projects, contributing to global knowledge dissemination and fostering innovation in business education. As a mentor and educator, she emphasizes pedagogical innovation, academic integrity, and the holistic development of students, ensuring they are equipped with leadership, analytical, and ethical competencies essential for modern business environments. With her dedication to research, education, and social empowerment, Dr. Abdelwahed continues to make a meaningful contribution to academia and the broader community through her vision of sustainable and inclusive business development.

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Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Li Fen, a distinguished researcher and Chief Engineer at the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd., has made significant contributions in the fields of sustainable urban development, ecological planning, and green building technologies. Her expertise lies in integrating the principles of energy efficiency, environmental protection, and urban livability into modern city design and planning. Over the past five years, Li Fen has led and participated in more than twenty research projects at both national and provincial levels, addressing critical intersections between energy systems and carbon emissions. Her major works include the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project on “Key Technologies and Demonstrations for Comprehensive Research on Urban Energy Systems and Carbon Emissions,” developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). She also played a leading role in the Twelfth Five-Year National Science and Technology Support Program, focusing on “Green Building Planning Pre-Assessment and Diagnostic Technology Research.” Internationally, Li Fen has collaborated on eight major projects, including the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-funded “Shenzhen Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Research,” which provided strategic insights for urban climate resilience. In addition to her research leadership, she serves as an expert member for several organizations such as the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Ministry of Climate’s low carbon pilot projects, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Tianjin Ecological Environment Bureau. Her participation in major carbon-neutral initiatives, including Zhejiang carbon-neutralization projects and World Bank IFC near-zero carbon emission programs, highlights her role in shaping low-carbon urban policies and practices in China. Li Fen’s scholarly impact reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable urban systems and environmental innovation. She has achieved 154 Citations, published 16 Documents, and holds an h-index of 8.

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