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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uta Pottgiesser is a Professor of Heritage & Technology at the Department of Architectural Engineering + Technology, Delft University of Technology. Her research focuses on the technical aspects of architectural heritage, emphasizing sustainable reuse of historical buildings through innovative concepts and products. She holds a PhD from TU Dresden and has held leadership roles at institutions like the Detmold School of Architecture and the University of Antwerp. Her work bridges architecture, engineering, and interior design to enhance user well-being and environmental sustainability. Education: PhD in Architecture (2002), TU Dresden Architecture studies, TU Berlin Research Interests: Combining technical and cultural dimensions of architectural heritage, including facade construction, building conservation, energy efficiency, and adaptive reuse of modernist structures. She explores how digital technologies and bio-inspired solutions can address heritage risks and urban sustainability challenges. Professional Activities: Vice-Chair of DOCOMOMO Germany Chair of DOCOMOMO ISC/T (Technology) Editorial roles in journals (e.g., JFDE, JID) Organizer of international conferences and architectural competitions Recent Articles: Focus on occupant satisfaction in office spaces, digital tools for heritage risk management, and green infrastructure's health impacts. Her work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches to urban sustainability and cultural preservation.

• Architectural Heritage
• Building and Façade Construction
• Interior Architecture
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Iris Burgers is an Assistant Professor of Architectural History at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Humanities, Department of Art & Culture, History, and Antiquity. She holds a PhD from VU Amsterdam (2021) and specializes in 20th-century architectural history and theory, particularly focusing on energy transitions' spatial impacts. She teaches in Media, Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) and Heritage Studies programs. Her current research project examines the Dutch gas energy transition's spatial implications (1810–2023), analyzing infrastructure development from gas factories to the Slochteren gas field discovery. She is a board member of the Environmental Humanities Center Amsterdam and series editor for the AUP Landscape and Heritage Studies Series. Research Interests: Energy history, urban planning, architectural visualization, cultural heritage Grants: BKO/SKO Alumni Fund (2023), Startersbeurs (2022) Activities: Organized 'Archives of Space, Sound and Material' event (2024), member of Adviescommissie Cultuurhistorie Leiden Publications include seminal works on Schiphol Airport's architectural development and spatial debt histories. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

• Architectural History
• Spatial History
• Energy Transitions
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John M.K. Hanna is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Department of History, Form & Aesthetics within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology. His interdisciplinary research focuses on urban conflicts, Mediterranean port cities, and colonial architectural legacies, with a particular emphasis on Beirut, Cairo, and African/Middle Eastern urban histories. He explores intersections between architecture, literature, and political histories through spatial analysis. Recent work includes studies on adaptive strategies in port cities like Dunkirk and Beirut, water scarcity in Moroccan urban contexts, and modernist architectural projects tied to feminist movements in Cairo. His methodologies blend literary analysis with in-situ fieldwork and design fiction approaches. Recipient of the Orient Institut Beirut Doctoral Fellowship (2018) Recipient of Gerda Henkel Stiftung Security Research Grant (2017) Active in international academic networks, he has organized workshops on architectural fieldwork methodologies (2025), presented at conferences on water infrastructure and amphibious architecture (2024), and co-organized dialogues between Rabat and Delft architecture programs (2024).

• Urban Conflicts
• Mediterranean Port Cities
• Architecture and Literature
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B. le Normand is an Associate Professor of History at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Maastricht University. His research focuses on the global history of socialist Yugoslavia, particularly urban planning, migrant workers, and port cities. He leads projects like the Rijeka Fiume in Flux mobile app, exploring contested urban spaces. Key works include Designing Tito's Capital (2014) and Citizens without Borders (2021). Research interests span Yugoslav modernism, transnational labor migration, and socialist port economies. Current projects analyze Rijeka's 1950s global connections. His publications critique Cold War urbanism, maritime networks, and diasporic identities through interdisciplinary lenses. Collaborations include digital humanities initiatives and international scholarly networks. Advising and grants focus on public history projects and maritime studies. He actively engages in global history debates through both academic publications and innovative digital platforms.

• History of Socialist Yugoslavia
• Urban Planning and Modernism
• Cold War Migrant Workers
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H.D. van Bergeijk is a Professor at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, specializing in the Department of History, Form & Aesthetics. His research focuses on architecture history, urban history, art and architecture relations, and cultural studies. He has published widely on topics ranging from Dutch post-war reconstruction to modernist movements like De Stijl. Van Bergeijk holds editorial roles for journals such as Eigenbouwer: Tijdschrift voor de Goede Smaak and has been active in academic publishing since 2014. His work includes analyses of architectural competitions, religious structures, and historical urban events, as seen in his 2024 articles on Berlage's designs and De Stijl's influence. He has supervised 7 academic works and contributes to cultural heritage discussions through media engagements like his 2000 analysis of 'Statenbijbels' and architectural standard works.

• Architecture History
• Urban History
• Art and Architecture
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Prof. U. Pottgiesser is a Full Professor at Delft University of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, specializing in Heritage & Architecture. He concurrently holds roles including Vice President for Culture, Communication, and Internationalisation at Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (2023–2028) and has held Full Professorships at Universiteit Antwerpen (2017–2019) and multiple German institutions. His research focuses on Modern Built Heritage, Health in the Built Environment, and Co-creation methodologies, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals such as sustainable cities and communities. He holds a PhD (Dr.-Ing.) from Technische Universität Dresden (2002) and a Diploma from Technical University of Berlin (1991). Research Interests His work bridges technical and cultural dimensions of architecture, emphasizing: Modern Heritage Preservation : Digital documentation, HBIM, and adaptive reuse strategies for modernist structures. Urban Well-being : Linking green spaces, design quality, and public health through interdisciplinary approaches. Co-Creation Practices : Community-driven solutions for heritage revitalization and urban regeneration. Recent Research Trends Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight: Applications of digital technologies in heritage risk management and conservation (e.g., Dubai case studies). Systematic reviews on occupant satisfaction in office spaces and green infrastructure health impacts. Global explorations of modernist architecture in Africa, Ukraine, and conflict-affected regions. Academic Leadership Editor of DOCOMOMO Journal (2023–present). Supervised 2 academic works and leads international research networks (e.g., COST Action TU1403). Labs & Collaborations Active in DOCOMOMO global initiatives, focusing on collaborative heritage inventories and open science platforms. Engages in multidisciplinary projects with institutions like TU Dresden, Universiteit Antwerpen, and international urban planning bodies.

• Modern Built Heritage
• Health and well-being in the Built Environment
• Building Culture
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B.T. (Tino) Mager is an Associate Professor of History and Theory of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts . He holds leadership roles as President of ICOMOS Germany and Secretary General of ICOMOS's International Scientific Committee on Water and Heritage. His research focuses on cultural heritage theory, post-war modernist architecture, Japanese architecture, and digital humanities methods. Education: Media Technology (Leipzig) Art History and Communication Science (Berlin, Barcelona, Tokyo) PhD in Cultural Heritage Theory (TU Berlin) Research Interests: Monument conservation and climate adaptation Transnational artist education (19th century) Port-city cultures and water heritage Colonial-era built heritage AI applications in architectural history Teaching: Core courses on architectural history and theory at University of Groningen and TU Delft Summer schools on water heritage and digital methods Awards: 1st Tiburtius Prize for outstanding dissertation (2016) Projects: Time Machine Europe (Big Data for heritage) PortCityFutures (global port-city research) Water and Heritage for Sustainable Development Lab/Team: Leads interdisciplinary teams in digital heritage and water resilience initiatives through the University of Groningen and international collaborations.

• Cultural Heritage Theory
• Monument Conservation
• Post-War Modernist Architecture
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Dr. Imke van Hellemondt is a Researcher and Lecturer in Architectural History and the Designed Environment at the Faculty of Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds a PhD in Architectural History from the same institution. Her research focuses on the history of ecology and nature-culture relationships in Dutch landscape design since the 19th century, with international comparative perspectives. She has led the AHRC-funded IFLA 75 project to preserve landscape architecture archives across Europe. She also collaborated on studies of the VU campus landscape and Dutch ecological design networks. Education: PhD in Architectural History (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) Key Roles: Chief Article Editor for the Journal of Landscape Architecture (2015–2023), Project Lead for IFLA 75 Her research interests include modern landscape methodologies, post-war urban development, and the intersection of ecology and design. She actively collaborates with researchers in Belgium and the Netherlands on ecological design history. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary preservation challenges in landscape architecture.

• Landscape Design
• Architectural History
• Ecological Design
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Dr. Laia Anguix Vilches is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Art History at Utrecht University's Faculty of Humanities, specializing in curatorial practices, institutional collecting, and museum inclusivity. She is currently part of Prof. Thijs Weststeijn's NWO-funded The Dutch Global Age project, examining the global curation of 17th-century Netherlandish art. Museum Studies Cultural Heritage Exhibition Design Research Focus : Colonial histories in art, environmental responsibility in museum sponsorship, and pandemic-era museum adaptation. Her work combines primary source analysis, curator interviews, and quantitative methods. Scientific Contributions : Grants from the Paul Mellon Centre and Slovak Ministry of Culture, board membership in the Museums and Galleries History Group. Her publications span the Journal of Design History , Journal of the History of Collections , and Museum History Journal .

• Art History
• Museum Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Ashley Maher is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen. She joined the university in August 2019 and specializes in modern and contemporary British literature, interdisciplinary modernism, environmental humanities, and literature’s intersections with politics and architectural theory.

• Modern and Contemporary British Literature
• Modernism
• Environmental Humanities
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