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Cemil ATAKARAView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Architecture
• Adaptive Reuse
• Urban Morphology
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Prof. Dr. Cemil ATAKARA serves as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture at Cyprus International University. His leadership spans academic administration and cutting-edge research in sustainable design, with dedicated contributions to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals including Sustainable Cities, Climate Action, and Clean Energy. Office location: EH324. Research expertise integrates multiple domains: Sustainable Architecture : Energy-efficient residential design, passive solar strategies, and Mediterranean climate adaptation Urban Innovation : Tourist flow management in historical areas, adaptive reuse frameworks, and vernacular building analysis Construction Technology : 3D printing, AI, and IoT applications for intelligent buildings amid regulatory challenges Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on: Energy conservation in high-rise buildings Historical district conservation through adaptive reuse Smart material integration in construction Urban development challenges in Mediterranean regions Supervised 7 postgraduate researchers: Doctoral : Transparency in Historical Districts (Meltem Nevzat), Modular Structures (Mete Mutlu Balkıs) Master's : Earthen architecture, SGSPCT systems, prefabricated construction, Nigerian vernacular studies, glass facade sustainability Led 10+ architectural projects including: Kyrenia City Center Boutique Hotel & Gemikonağı Port Lapta 5-Star Hotel & Karşıyaka 4-Star Hotel Girne Private Hospital & Sevil Burç Apartments Antalya Selin Tourism Hotel & Istanbul Ofton Construction projects

Constantinos VassiliadesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Solar Energy Systems
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Constantinos Vassiliades is a Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering and Energy at Neapolis University Pafos and a Visiting Researcher at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. Born in Limassol, Cyprus in 1987, he holds a PhD from the University of Cyprus focused on building integration of active solar systems and an Architectural Engineering degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Luleå University of Technology, Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Architecture and Water Department of Architecture, Land and Environmental Sciences, Neapolis University Pafos Dr. Vassiliades' research centers on sustainability and energy efficiency in architecture, with significant contributions to building-integrated renewable energy systems. His work spans theoretical analysis and practical applications across diverse geographical contexts, from Mediterranean climates to Pacific Island communities. He has published extensively in high-impact journals including Energy Reports and Renewable Energy, with recent work examining biogas solutions for clean cooking energy, limitations in building energy certification models, and thermal comfort optimization in urban spaces. His research demonstrates a consistent methodological approach using parametric studies to identify optimal design solutions for specific climatic conditions, with particular expertise in building-integrated photovoltaics and solar energy systems. Recent publications reveal increasing focus on policy implications of sustainable building technologies and cross-cultural applications of energy solutions. 26 Rising Researchers by the Association of Commonwealth Universities & British Council Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort As a qualified expert on building energy efficiency for the Cyprus Ministry of Energy and member of both ETEK and the Cyprus Architects' Association, Dr. Vassiliades actively bridges academic research with professional practice and policy development. He is the author of the comprehensive reference work 'Building Integration of Active Solar Systems: A Handbook' which has become a standard resource in the field. His international collaborations span Sweden, Cyprus, Fiji, Ghana, and the UK, reflecting his commitment to addressing global sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary research.

Amarjit SinghView profile

Professor

• Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Construction
• Risk Analysis in Construction
• Construction Engineering and Management
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Amarjit Singh serves as Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he has held continuous faculty appointments since 1993, progressing from Assistant to full Professor. His academic leadership includes serving as Graduate Chair (2022-2023) and holding visiting positions at IIT Delhi, University of New South Wales, and Cornell University. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (1990) M.Eng. in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University (1987) B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from I.I.T. Delhi (1976) Professor Singh's research pioneers the integration of legal frameworks with engineering practice , particularly in construction dispute resolution and risk analysis . His work spans concrete technology, construction safety, and infrastructure asset management, characterized by practical applications in international contexts. As Founding Editor of the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction, he has shaped scholarly discourse at the law-engineering interface. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on infrastructure failure analysis (dam failures, high-rise collapses, fuel storage incidents) and context-specific construction challenges (India's concrete practices, Afghanistan's conflict-zone projects). The work exhibits strong interdisciplinary connections between engineering, legal liability, and public policy. His distinguished recognition includes the Richard R. Torrens Award (2024) and multiple best paper awards across ASCE journals: Richard R. Torrens Award (2024) Construction Management Award (2019) Board of Regents’ Excellence in Teaching Award (2009) Seven Best Paper Awards (2007-2021) Professor Singh has secured over $5M in research funding from FHWA, USGS, NSF, and industry partners for infrastructure projects including Kahului Airport pavement monitoring, Honolulu water pipe networks, and harbor protection systems. His grants consistently address practical infrastructure challenges through engineering-economic analysis. His research collaborations with the Honolulu Board of Water Supply and Hawaii Department of Transportation focus on real-world asset management solutions, particularly in pipeline performance analysis and coastal protection engineering.