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• Building Physics
• Thermal Insulation
• Moisture Management in Buildings
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Mark Bomberg is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University. His work focuses on building physics, thermal insulation, and moisture management in construction materials. Building Physics Thermal Insulation Moisture Control Hygrothermal Modeling Energy Efficiency His research explores the integration of environmental quality management (EQM) systems in buildings, with a focus on hygrothermal performance and energy conservation. Recent studies include the application of neural networks for HVAC control and the merging of geo-solar exergy storage (GEST) for net-zero energy building (NZEB) retrofits. Key trends in his publications include advancements in moisture penetration testing (e.g., Modified Inverted Cup Test), thermal resistance evaluation of foams, and sustainable building retrofits. His work spans topics like capillary transition points, distributed-parameter continuum (DIPAC) models, and durability of building materials. Dr. Bomberg has authored or co-authored over 100 publications, including books, chapters, and journal articles, and has served as an editor for multiple building physics journals.

Ajla AksamijaView profile

Professor

• Building Science
• Sustainable Design
• Digital Design Technologies
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Ajla Aksamija is a Professor and Distinguished Chair for Resilient Places at the School of Architecture, University of Utah. She directs the Transforming Places, Practices, and Pedagogies Collaborative (TP3C) , focusing on building science, emerging technologies, and innovations in architecture. Prior to her current role, she served as Chair and Interim Co-Chair at the University of Utah and held academic positions at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Education: BS, M.Arch, and PhD in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Research Interests: Building science, sustainability, digital design, and computational modeling. Her work emphasizes integrating research with architectural practice, particularly in high-performance buildings and novel material applications. Teaching: Courses on research methods, building technology, and design studios. She mentors graduate students and has taught facade systems and environmental control systems. Leadership: Founded the Perkins&Will Building Technology Laboratory (Tech Lab) and served as President of the Facade Tectonics Institute. Currently directs TP3C and chairs the School of Architecture at the University of Utah. Scientific Awards: FTI Fellow Publications: Authored over ninety research articles and three books, including Research Methods for the Architectural Profession (2021), Integrating Innovation in Architecture (2016), and Sustainable Facades (2013).

Fauzia Sadiq GarciaView profile

Associate Professor

• Architecture
• Facilities Management
• Historic Preservation
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Fauzia Sadiq Garcia serves as an Associate Professor and Program Head of Architecture, Facilities Management and Historic Preservation at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture. She holds dual professional credentials as a registered architect (RA) and LEED Accredited Professional, along with IFMA certification, bridging academic instruction with professional practice. Her educational background includes a Master of Architecture from Harvard University (2003) and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology (1999). These formal qualifications underpin her expertise in architectural design and sustainable practices. Garcia's research interests center on harnessing technological advancements to challenge traditional construction methods and materials, with particular focus on resilience during extreme climate conditions including heat and drought. Her work addresses communities affected by pollution, exploring environmental justice through architectural interventions. She investigates innovative fabrication techniques and the intersection of historic preservation with contemporary design challenges. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly engagement with architectural practice, policy, and environmental issues. Recent works address parking infrastructure, policy-design intersections, environmental justice at industrial sites, and professional practice documentation. These publications appear primarily in the AIA Philadelphia Context Journal, indicating strong regional professional engagement. Professionally, Garcia maintains active involvement with the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia chapter as Director of Education and serves on the Editorial Board for the AIA Philadelphia Context Journal. Her dual role as academic and practicing architect through Sadiq Garcia Design demonstrates integration of theory and practice. Garcia conducts research through her design practice, which employs various fabrication modes for custom products and architectural solutions. Her Temple University Rome residency in 2019 focused on analyzing Zaha Hadid Architect's MAXXI Museum exterior concrete envelope, reflecting her interest in material innovation and contemporary architectural expression.

Ricardo ResendeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Information Modeling
• Digital Transformation in Construction
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Ricardo Resende serves as Assistant Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism at ISTAR-IUL (Institute of Social Sciences, Technology and Law Research), where he also coordinates the Science Area of Architectural Technology. As an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-IUL, he leads the Digital Living Spaces research group, focusing on sustainable construction methodologies and digital transformation within the construction industry. His educational background includes a Civil Engineering degree (2000), Master's in Structural Engineering (2003), and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Porto (2010). This strong technical foundation supports his research in Building Information Modeling (BIM), photogrammetry, sensorialization, and virtual/augmented reality applications in construction. Resende's research interests center around sustainable construction practices with emphasis on digital transformation of the construction industry. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in BIM-LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) integration, embodied carbon assessment, and smart building technologies. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on environmental sustainability metrics within digital construction frameworks, with growing attention to circular economy principles in building design and renovation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory focused on integrating digital tools with sustainability metrics in construction. His work spans from fundamental BIM applications to advanced integrations with IoT sensor networks, VR/AR technologies, and life cycle assessment methodologies. A notable trend is the increasing sophistication of his research from basic BIM implementation to complex systems integrating environmental impact assessment with digital construction workflows. As coordinator of the Digital Living Spaces research group at ISTAR-IUL, Resende leads initiatives focused on applying digital technologies to create more sustainable built environments. His work connects architectural design with construction processes through advanced digital tools, creating bridges between theoretical research and practical industry applications in sustainable construction.

Georgia IsomView profile

Research Fellow

• Antimicrobial resistance
• Bacterial membrane biogenesis
• Structural biology of bacterial membranes
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Dr. Georgia Isom is a group leader at the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, University of Oxford, where she holds the prestigious positions of Monsanto Senior Research Fellow and Medical Research Council Career Development Fellow. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of bacterial membrane biogenesis, particularly how Gram-negative bacteria build and maintain their outer membranes - a critical barrier that contributes to antimicrobial resistance. She leads an active research group studying lipid transport systems across the bacterial envelope using structural biology, biochemistry and bacterial genetics approaches. Dr. Isom earned her undergraduate degree in Biology (BSc Hons) from the University of Bath in 2012, followed by a PhD from the Institute of Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham in 2017. She then conducted postdoctoral research for over four years at New York University Langone School of Medicine before returning to the UK in 2022 to establish her independent research group at the University of Oxford. Dr. Isom's research program centers on the fundamental mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria, with a specific focus on outer membrane biogenesis. Her work investigates how bacteria transport lipids and hydrophobic proteins across the aqueous periplasm to build and maintain their outer membrane barrier. Using a multidisciplinary approach combining structural biology (particularly cryo-EM), biochemistry, and bacterial genetics, her lab studies protein pathways that form shuttles or direct bridges between the inner and outer membranes. This research has significant implications for developing novel therapeutic approaches that could disrupt this barrier and overcome antibiotic resistance. Dr. Isom's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on bacterial membrane transport systems, with particular emphasis on Mammalian Cell Entry (MCE) proteins and ABC transporters involved in lipid trafficking. Her work has revealed diverse architectures of protein-based channels that mediate lipid transport across the periplasm, including ring-shaped assemblies, elongated tubes, and syringe-like structures. These findings have significantly advanced our understanding of how Gram-negative bacteria maintain their outer membrane integrity, which is crucial for their resistance to antibiotics. Dr. Isom has received significant recognition for her research: Monsanto Senior Research Fellow Medical Research Council Career Development Fellow As a principal investigator, Dr. Isom mentors multiple graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in her laboratory. Her group includes PhD students Qiaoyu Tian, Emilia Taylor, Harry Lee, and Clare De'Ath, as well as postdoctoral researchers Suzanne Letham and Benjamin Cooper. Her research is supported by competitive funding including the Medical Research Council Career Development Award and the Monsanto Senior Research Fellowship, which enable her team to pursue innovative approaches to understanding bacterial membrane biogenesis. Dr. Isom leads the Isom Lab at the University of Oxford, which maintains an active research program investigating the molecular mechanisms of bacterial membrane biogenesis. The lab utilizes advanced techniques including cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and bacterial genetics to study protein transport systems across the bacterial envelope. Her team's work on MCE proteins and lipid transport systems has positioned them at the forefront of research into novel approaches for overcoming antimicrobial resistance.

• Digital Design
• Advanced Fabrication
• Structural Form-Finding
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Andrei Nejur is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture within the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Montreal, where he maintains an active research and teaching practice. He directs the LAIR (Laboratory in Architecture, Computer Science and Robotics) and also runs his own architecture firm, N2 Arhitectura SRL. His research focuses on digital design, advanced fabrication techniques, and structural form-finding through 3D graphic statics. He has developed significant software tools including Ivy for Rhino/Grasshopper for mesh segmentation and PolyFrame, the first 3D graphic statics platform dedicated to structural form-finding using reciprocal polyhedral structures. His expertise spans thin-sheet architectural structures, geometric methods for structural design, fabrication-sensitive structural form-finding, and circular design methods for non-standard forms. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on sustainable and innovative architectural solutions, with particular focus on aluminum folding techniques, reclaimed materials for temporary shelters, and digital fabrication methods for curved architectural skins. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational approaches with practical architectural applications. Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship at UC Berkeley - College of Environmental Design (2015-2016) Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania - School of Design (2018) Nejur leads multiple significant research projects including 'Digital fabrication for environmentally conscious architectural structures' (2022-2029), 'Development of construction systems promoting increased use of wood in Quebec construction' (2023-2028), and 'Deep Skins: Development of sheet-based fabrication strategies for volumetric structural envelopes' (2022-2025), supported by substantial funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, NSERC, and FRQNT. His LAIR laboratory recently received $516,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to develop robotic fabrication infrastructure. He directs the LAIR laboratory where innovative projects like the Cnidaria research pavilion (2024) are developed, featuring a 25m² aluminum shell produced through innovative construction methods for curved architectural surfaces based on manual folding and assembly techniques.

Kevin John LomasView profile

Professor

• Building Physics
• Energy Efficiency
• Thermal Comfort
• +3 more

Professor Kevin John Lomas is a renowned academic at Loughborough University, holding the position of Professor of Building Simulation and serving as Division Lead for Architecture and Building. He directs the Loughborough Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy Resilience and the Built Environment. With over 35 years of expertise, his research focuses on building energy systems, thermal modeling, and climate-responsive design. He has secured £ millions in grants, supervised 40 PhD students, and authored over 140 publications. Trained as a civil engineer, his work bridges physics and architecture, addressing challenges like low-energy building design, indoor environmental quality, and overheating mitigation in residential and healthcare settings. Notable projects include the UK Energy Follow-up Survey, the Active Buildings Centre, and the REFIT initiative analyzing extreme heat impacts on urban populations. His research employs advanced methodologies such as synthetic occupancy testing in prototype homes, Bayesian calibration, and time-series forecasting to improve energy models. He collaborates with national agencies like BEIS and EPSRC, influencing policy through findings on building regulations, heat pump adoption, and climate resilience. Education: BSc, PhD, DSc (Doctor of Science), Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of CIBSE (FCIBSE), Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MEI) Key Projects: £2.4M EPSRC-SFI Energy Resilience CDT, £300k GCRF-funded REFIT study, £2.1M ERBE CDT Phase 2 Impact: Advised UK government on overheating risks, contributed to building regulation reforms, and developed operational rating systems for homes

Brandon MokView profile

Researcher

• Low-Carbon Construction
• Sustainable Building Design
• Thermal Comfort Analysis
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Brandon Mok is a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University specializing in low-carbon glazing techniques, particularly water-filled glass systems. His research focuses on sustainable building envelopes, thermal comfort analysis, and lifecycle assessment of advanced glazing materials. He holds an MEng in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University and has conducted undergraduate research in related fields. His research interests include optimizing the structural and thermal properties of Insulated Glass Units (IGUs), evaluating carbon footprints of building retrofits, and advancing energy-efficient glazing technologies. He is affiliated with the Building Energy and Structures & Materials research groups at Loughborough. Recent publications emphasize global carbon viability of glass technologies, thermal performance of building envelopes, and lifecycle assessments of water-filled glass systems. His work bridges material science, architectural design, and environmental sustainability to address climate challenges in the built environment.

Negin SadeghiView profile

Researcher

• Urban Planning
• Sustainability
• Urban Design
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Negin Sadeghi is a Doctoral Researcher and Research Assistant in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering at Loughborough University. She serves as a Tutor Fellow and contributes to research groups in Transport and Urban Planning, alongside Architecture. Her work focuses on urban regeneration, sustainability, and digital empowerment in marginalized urban areas. She holds a BSc in Architectural Engineering and an MA in Urban Design, combining technical and policy-oriented approaches to urban challenges. Recent research projects include BIM modeling for infrastructure projects (ICEBERG initiative), sustainability assessments, and post-lockdown urban experiences. She has explored e-participation frameworks, energy optimization in deteriorated urban blocks, and the socio-economic dynamics of creative tourism and urban entrepreneurship. Her work often integrates digital tools like use-case diagrams for community empowerment and data-driven methods for policy evaluation. Her research outputs bridge physical design interventions with social equity goals, emphasizing participatory processes and measurable sustainability outcomes. Current collaborations include projects on citizen safety through urban space quality analysis and the application of BSC/AHP methodologies in urban renewal.

Wilhelm Alexander FriessView profile

Professor

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Lighter-than-Air Systems
• Engineering Education
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Dr. Wilhelm Alexander Friess is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine's Maine College of Engineering and Computing. He earned his Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1997. His academic career includes prior positions at Rochester Institute of Technology's Dubai Campus (2009-2012) and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University (2007-2008), complemented by extensive industry experience in renewable energy and aerospace engineering. Dr. Friess teaches courses in engineering design with focus areas in: Engineering Graphics and CAD Statics, Dynamics, and Strength of Materials Fixed Wing Aircraft Design Capstone Design I & II His research spans three primary domains: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), particularly lighter-than-air systems for remote sensing applications Engineering education innovation in capstone design and spatial visualization Energy efficiency in buildings, including advanced infiltration diagnostics for extreme climates Recent publications highlight diverse applications across aerospace engineering, sustainable building design, and engineering pedagogy. His capstone research explores innovative teaching methods like continuous peer evaluation and 3D-printed manipulatives, while his energy research addresses passive envelope measures and retrofit viability in challenging environments like Dubai. Dr. Friess maintains active research collaborations with NASA, the Maine Space Grant Consortium, USDA/ARS, and multiple universities. He has supervised numerous student projects in UAV development, energy systems, and sports engineering. Professional service includes roles as ABET program evaluator, editorial board member for the Journal of Sports Engineering, and memberships in ASEE and AIAA.

José David Bienvenido HuertasView profile

Professor

• Building Engineering
• Thermal Comfort
• Energy Efficiency
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José David Bienvenido Huertas is a Professor of Architectural Constructions at the University of Granada’s School of Architecture. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Seville (2020), specializing in thermal characterization of building envelopes. His research addresses energy efficiency, thermal comfort, climate adaptation, and heritage conservation using computational tools like EnergyPlus and Python libraries (e.g., accim). Recent work analyzes courtyard microclimates, AI in education, and climate-resilient regulations. He develops non-destructive testing methods for heritage buildings and studies occupant behavior in energy use. Educational interests include gamification and flipped classrooms. Key projects: Development of the 'accim' Python library for adaptive thermal simulations Climate adaptation studies in Italy, Ecuador, and Spain

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Sustainable Development
• +5 more

Elżbieta Radziszewska-Zielina is a Professor at the Chair of Construction Management within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Jagiellonian University. She specializes in construction management, sustainable development, and energy efficiency. Her research focuses on urban regeneration, adaptive reuse of historic structures, and optimizing construction processes through advanced methodologies like fuzzy stochastic networks. She has contributed to over 139 publications and supervised 4 promoted theses. Her work addresses challenges in post-industrial site redevelopment, green infrastructure integration, and thermal retrofitting of historical buildings. She advocates for renewable energy adoption in housing and explores communication dynamics in construction projects using meta-network theory. Her achievements include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing Poland’s sustainability goals in urban planning and construction. Key areas of expertise include energy self-sufficiency strategies, real estate market analysis, and policy implementation for sustainable urban development. She actively participates in international conferences and chairs initiatives promoting innovative construction technologies.

• Structural Mechanics
• Material Mechanics
• Polymer Adhesives
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Arkadiusz Kwiecień is a Professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Krakow University of Technology, leading the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Material Mechanics. His expertise centers on structural mechanics, polyurethane adhesives, and seismic protection of civil infrastructure. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and promoted three theses, including one by Hassan Abdolpour. His work addresses sustainable materials, masonry repair, and resilient design for earthquake-prone structures. Research focuses on innovative materials like polymer adhesives for masonry protection, seismic retrofitting techniques, and composite materials for structural reinforcement. His studies often blend experimental methods with numerical modeling to assess material behavior under dynamic loads and thermal conditions. Key contributions include improving RC frame seismic performance via mortarless blocks and flexible joints, as well as advancing green manufacturing using recycled materials. He leads projects such as INMASPOL, exploring polyurethane-based solutions for nearly zero-energy buildings.

Sergio Granados-FocilView profile

Professor

• Polymer Science
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
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Sergio Granados-Focil is a Professor of Chemistry at Clark University, specializing in polymer science and materials engineering. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry/Materials Science from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and a Ph.D. in Macromolecular Science and Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. His postdoctoral research at UMass-Amherst focused on polymer electrolytes before joining Clark in 2008. His research focuses on polymer-based materials for energy storage (e.g., solid-state batteries), sustainable building materials (adaptive phase change materials), CO₂ capture, and thermal energy systems. Key projects include NSF-funded studies on solid polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries and adaptive building enclosures, as well as U.S. DoD-funded thermal battery systems for extreme environments. He teaches courses such as organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and the science of fermentation. His lab’s work spans ion transport mechanisms, smart materials design, and sustainable chemistry applications. He has authored numerous publications in journals like Journal of the Electrochemical Society and ACS Sensors . Granados-Focil has secured grants from NSF, DoD, and other agencies, supporting interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of materials science and environmental engineering.

• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Systems
• Phase Change Materials (PCMs)
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Dr. Benjamin Duraković is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of the International University of Sarajevo, where he has been since 2016. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2016), an MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management (2008), and a Dipl. Ing. in Energy Engineering (2003), all from universities in Sarajevo. His research focuses on industrial engineering, manufacturing systems, phase change materials (PCMs), thermal energy storage, quality management, and Industry 4.0. He has contributed to over 50 publications, including studies on lean manufacturing, PCM applications in construction, and digital transformation in quality management. His work often involves case studies in Bosnian industries and explores sustainable technologies for energy efficiency. He is affiliated with the Science-Technology Park Ilidža and has advised on innovation strategies for SMEs. Dr. Duraković is active in international conferences, such as the ICAT series, and maintains research profiles on Google Scholar, Scopus, and ResearchGate. His educational background includes degrees in mechanical and energy engineering, which underpin his interdisciplinary approach to manufacturing and energy systems. Notable research areas include optimizing production processes using statistical tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Design of Experiments), analyzing heat transfer in PCM-based systems, and integrating Industry 4.0 technologies into quality management frameworks. His publications span experimental studies, theoretical models, and practical implementations in industries like textiles, metal coating, and rebar manufacturing. Dr. Duraković’s research often bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in process efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. He has explored the impact of Industry 4.0 on aerospace and defense systems and evaluated the performance of B2B/B2C businesses in Balkan countries. His work on student performance in online vs. face-to-face learning highlights his engagement with educational systems. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record and international collaborations reflect his academic contributions.