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• Urban Transformation
• Architectural Typology
• Sustainable Building
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Peter Schwehr is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Typology and Planning in Architecture at the Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur (HSLU T&A). He also serves as an Honorarprofessor at TU Berlin and leads the Institute of Architecture (IAR) ad interim. His roles include research leadership in urban transformation, sustainable building, and architectural typology. Educational Background: 2004: Dr.-Ing. (Technical University of Stuttgart) 1996: Dipl.-Ing. in Architecture (Technical University of Stuttgart) Additional qualifications in didactics and emergency services Research Focus: Transformations of buildings and neighborhoods in sustainable contexts, evolutionary architectural processes, interdisciplinary planning methods, and architectural theory emphasizing 'open architecture.' Key projects include Hybridize the Ordinary , Low Tech High Rise , and Smart Density . Publications & Articles: Over 50 peer-reviewed works, book chapters, and reports focusing on urban quality, retrofitting strategies, and modular building systems. Recent themes include density optimization, post-anthropocentric urbanism, and resilient architecture. Awards: 1st Prize for the TU Berlin competition project 'Mikrowohnen barrierefrei?' (2021). Grants & Collaborations: Led projects funded by Innosuisse, BFE, and BWO, including Wertvermehrende Sanierungsstrategien and SanStrat . Active in national networks like Brenet and SIA. Labs & Teams: Directs the Competence Center for Typology and Planning (CCTP), organizing interdisciplinary workshops and international conferences on urban challenges.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Public Space Interventions
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Isabel Barbas (b.1974) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Universidade Lusófona (ULHT) 's Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism Technology (ECATI) since 2010. She is currently a PhD candidate in Architecture at ULHT with an FCT scholarship (SFRH/BD/148141/2019), expected to complete in 2025. Her work bridges architecture, art, and design through experimental public space interventions. Architecture degree from FAUTL (Technical University of Lisbon) with Erasmus year at La Sapienza, Rome Masters in Drawing from FBAUL PhD candidate at ULHT (completion 2025) Research Focus : Barbas investigates how architecture shapes participatory urban environments through tactical urbanism , artistic installations , and climate-responsive design . Her work explores urban ambiences , critical spatial practices , and the poetics of materiality , particularly in the context of rising sea levels and ephemeral markets. Current projects include the COST Action CA23145 on European urban ambiences (2024-2027) and the SOSClimateWaterfront Horizon 20/20 project (2019) focusing on public space. Publications & Projects : Her recent work appears in Urbanistica Dossier on public space socialization and the Malagueira International Congress discussing poetic urban fragments. Key projects include the award-winning Jardim das Gaivotas urban furniture (Lisbon, 2017), Nine Swings in Porto (2013-2020), and the Slim Moon lighting installation (2013). She maintains an active practice through her studio MAGstudio (founded 2009) and previously in Madrid (2004-2009). Scientific Awards 1st Prize, Enjoy the Tagus competition 1st Prize, HM RIBA`08 Finalist, Lexmarkex European Art Prize Outros Mercadus`08 II Award Teaching & Collaborations : She has collaborated with institutions like CCB and Museu Berardo's educational services (2004-2019) and contributed to architectural media as a member of the Jornal dos Arquitetos editorial team (2012-2014). Her studio projects combine art, architecture, and urban design with a focus on participatory processes.

Rebecca K. SaariView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Engineering
• Atmospheric Emissions
• Air Quality
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Rebecca K. Saari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo , where she has worked since 2015. Her research focuses on sustainable engineering, atmospheric emissions, and the health impacts of climate policy. Educational Background: PhD in Engineering Systems, MIT (2015) MASc in Mechanical and Environmental Engineering, University of Toronto (2007) BASc in Engineering Science – Physics Option, University of Toronto (2005) Her work integrates air quality modeling , climate change policy analysis , and environmental equity , with a focus on tools like integrated assessment models to evaluate health and economic impacts of pollution. Her 11 refereed articles span climate policy co-benefits, air quality modeling, and combustion diagnostics. Scientific Awards & Funding: NSERC Discovery Grant (2016-2021) MTO Highway Infrastructure Innovation Funding Program (2016-2020) Roos Dissertation Award, MIT (2015) Martin Family Society of Sustainability Fellows (2012-2013) C3E Women in Clean Energy Poster Competition Finalist (2013) She supervises PhD candidate Ming Liu , MASc students Filzah Nasir and Wilson Yang , and has collaborated with institutions like MIT, Environment Canada, and AECOM.

Idil AyralView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban History
• Public Space
• Urban Regeneration
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Idil Ayral is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the City & Metropolitan Planning Department at the University of Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea. She holds a PhD in Humanities - Urban History from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, with her dissertation titled "The Emergence of Public Space in Barcelona throughout the 20th Century." Her academic journey includes positions as Visiting Professor at the University of Seoul (2019-2022) and Assistant Professor at Fatih Sultan Mehmet University in Istanbul (2012-2013). Dr. Ayral earned her MSc in Architectural History from Istanbul Technical University in 2012, with her thesis on "19th Century Garden Kiosks of Istanbul" later published as a book in 2020. Her undergraduate degree is in Architecture from the same institution, complemented by a study exchange at Universidade do Minho in Portugal (2007-2008). Her research interests center on public space, urban regeneration, sustainable design, and inclusive design, with a particular focus on urban development in Songdo, South Korea and Barcelona, Spain. Dr. Ayral has conducted several student research projects including "Pedestrian Oasis Enhancing 84th Street with Sustainability & Identity," "Analysis of Flood-Prone Areas in Seoul," and "Green Architecture and Climate Resilience." Her work bridges historical architectural studies with contemporary urban challenges, examining how public spaces can be optimized for community engagement and sustainability. Dr. Ayral's scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory from historical studies of Ottoman garden architecture to contemporary urban space analysis in Barcelona and Songdo. Her recent publications focus on underutilized public spaces in Songdo, smart city planning in Seoul, and sustainable urban design. She has presented her research at numerous international conferences including IAFOR 2024, AMPS Barcelona, and AESOP Annual Congress, showing a consistent focus on urban public spaces and their role in community building and sustainability. Commendation from the National Assembly of South Korea Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee (2024) Silver prize in 2020 Yeongjong International City World Music Competition (2020) As an educator, Dr. Ayral teaches undergraduate courses including Design Contexts, Ecological Planning Workshop, Sustainability in Planning, and The Just City, as well as graduate-level courses such as Climate Change and Urban Policy Seminar and Urban Design Studio. She serves on several committees including the Incheon Global Campus Research Showcase Undergraduate Student Poster Subcommittee and the University of Utah Asia Campus Undergraduate Research Opportunity Grant Committee. Her community engagement includes supervising Hello City in Incheon (which received the DGB Social Contribution Foundation Chairman's Award) and managing the Incheon branch of International World in Korea (IWIK).

• Sustainable Architecture
• Healthy Architecture
• Climate Change Adaptation in the Built Environment
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Professor Elena Marco is a globally recognized academic and leader in architecture and sustainability at the University of the West of England (UWE) , serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor & Head of College of Arts, Technology and Environment. She champions equity, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEM, and leads UWE’s sustainability agenda as chair of the Sustainability Executive Committee. PhD holder from University Politécnica de Cataluña National Teaching Fellow (2021) RIBA President's Research Awards Highly Commended Research Focus: Sustainable and healthy architecture, climate change adaptation in housing, behavioral science in design, and energy-efficient practices. Her work explores how material possessions impact domestic space and well-being, advocating for flexible housing solutions. She has led interdisciplinary projects integrating public health into architectural education . Academic Trends: Recent publications emphasize regenerative architectural pedagogies, storage optimization in housing, and energy modeling. Her work bridges practice, pedagogy, and policy to address global challenges like climate change. Scientific Awards: National Teaching Fellowship (2021) Highly Commended in RIBA President's Research Awards (2021) Leadership & Teaching: With over two decades in higher education, she has transformed architectural curricula, secured improved National Student Survey scores, and pioneered initiatives like the Public Health Practitioner-in-Residence to foster healthier communities. Her keynote lectures span continents, influencing global architectural discourse. Labs & Teams: She leads the Sustainability Executive Committee and has headed UWE’s Architecture and the Built Environment department (2014–2022), driving research and practice collaborations.

Roland ReitbergerView profile

Research Fellow

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Building Simulation
• Sustainable Architecture
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Roland Reitberger is a Research Fellow at the Chair of Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design and Building at the Technical University of Munich . His work focuses on Life Cycle Assessment , thermal-dynamic building simulation , and parametric methods for analyzing the built environment. He investigates interactions in urban systems and synergy effects in sustainable construction. Research interests include climate-resilient urban planning, integration of green infrastructure with building systems, and data-driven optimization of building energy performance. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in multi-objective decision support for neighborhoods, GIS-based urban tree analysis , and holistic climate assessments of construction projects. Reitberger contributes to urban climate resilience research through parametric modeling of building density-vegetation relationships and develops frameworks for circular economy strategies in building densification and refurbishment. His methodological innovations combine machine learning with building simulation for explainable AI applications in office energy management.

Ali GhazvinianView profile

Assistant Professor

• Advanced Building Technology
• Sustainable Materials
• Lightweight Structures
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Ali Ghazvinian is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at Texas Tech University's Huckabee College of Architecture, specializing in Advanced Building Technology and Design. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from Penn State University, an M.S. in Architecture from the University of Tehran, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tehran. Education: Ph.D., Architecture, Penn State University M.S., Architecture, University of Tehran B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Tehran His research investigates the interplay of form, matter, and performance in architecture through sustainable materials innovation. Focusing on mycelium-based composites and lightweight structures, he develops novel fabrication techniques that integrate biological processes with architectural design. His work bridges material science, computational design, and structural engineering to advance eco-friendly construction solutions. Recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate consistent innovation in mycelium composites, covering material properties, structural implementations, and sustainable fabrication. Key contributions include load-bearing spatial structures, reclamation of waste materials, and computational design frameworks that optimize bio-composite performance. Scientific Awards: AIA Upjohn Research Initiative SOM Foundation Prize Distinguished Doctoral Researcher Medal at Penn State University Dr. Ghazvinian has secured competitive research grants including the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative and SOM Foundation Prize. His interdisciplinary collaborations with biologists, material scientists, and engineers have produced exhibited works like the Biomaterial Building Expo (University of Virginia, 2022) and publications in the Journal of Architectural Education and Journal of Green Building. His research utilizes Texas Tech's Digital Fabrication Lab and focuses on advancing mycelium composite applications through bio-welding, additive manufacturing, and structural testing, positioning him at the forefront of sustainable architectural material innovation.

Katja-Annika PahlView profile

Professor

• Architectural Design
• Urban Planning
• Educational Architecture
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Prof. Katja-Annika Pahl is a Full Professor at the School of Architecture Bremen, part of Bremen University of Applied Sciences, since 2008. She serves as Head of the Study Program in Design, Presentation, and Layout. Her work bridges architectural theory and practice, emphasizing the interplay between spatial concepts and their representation through both digital and analog methods. Academic Affiliation: Bremen University of Applied Sciences Research Focus: Architectural design, sustainable urban planning, educational architecture, and adaptive reuse of modernist housing. Projects: School construction in Bremen (2013–present), barrier-free housing (2015), and Crafts and Architecture collaboration (2009–2010). Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, vocational school architecture, and material studies. She has edited several books and contributed to journals like 'Umweltpsychologie' and 'BDA Talk.' While no explicit awards or scientific honors are mentioned, her leadership in research projects and symposia underscores her academic influence.

• Contaminated Land Politics
• Global Urban Studies
• Political Geography
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Shiloh Krupar is a Professor of Culture and Politics at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, with affiliations in the Culture & Politics Program and the Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment (VCU). She holds a PhD in Geography from UC Berkeley, MA in East Asian Studies from Stanford, and BA in History from Case Western Reserve. Her research focuses on spatial administration of inequality, toxicity, and life conditions through interdisciplinary approaches. Education: PhD in Geography, UC Berkeley MA in East Asian Studies, Stanford University BA in History, Case Western Reserve University Research Interests: Krupar examines contaminated land politics, global urban dynamics, and medical humanities through a critical lens. She explores topics like health colonialism, climate securitization, and the interplay between military landscapes and public health. Her work bridges geography, public policy, and humanistic inquiry, exemplified by the A People’s Atlas of Nuclear Colorado project. Awards & Recognition: 2023 American Association of Geographers Glenda Laws Award 2019 Georgetown School of Foreign Service Excellence in Teaching Award Advancing Knowledge: She has held fellowships at the Mortara Center (2020-2023) and IAS Princeton (2023-2024), focusing on technology-violence intersections and optimization frameworks in healthcare/policing. Her publications span geography, medical humanities, and critical theory venues. Public Engagement: Krupar develops digital platforms for civic action and advocates for antiracist eldercare, environmental justice, and decolonizing nuclear policies through collaborative research initiatives.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Wireless Communications
• Machine Learning
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Giovanni Geraci is a Tenured Professor at the Department of Information and Communications Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Specializing in applying AI/ML to wireless communications, he focuses on GenAI for data augmentation and LLMs for telecom applications. His expertise spans 5G/6G cellular and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11be/bn) technologies, informed by roles at Nokia Standards, Telefónica, and Bell Labs. He holds the IEEE Communications Theory Early Achievement Award (2023) and the IEEE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2018). Research interests include AI-driven network design, UAV communications, and next-generation wireless standards. He has authored over 100 publications, including Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICC (2025), Globecom (2022), and PIMRC (2019). Geraci has led academic roles like Head of Telecommunications Engineering and is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, delivering over 100 keynotes globally. He created the IEEE course 'Fundamentals of Wi-Fi' and teaches Signals and Systems, praised for his 'fantastic, passionate, and supportive' teaching style. Geraci’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in cellular networks for UAV corridors, millimeter-wave channel modeling, and integrated terrestrial/non-terrestrial networks. His recent research explores AI/ML applications for 6G, Wi-Fi 7/8, and data-driven optimization of telecom infrastructure.

David P ConnollyView profile

Professor

• Transportation
• Climate Resilience
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor David P Connolly is a leading academic in Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds, serving as the Programme Leader for the 'Railway Engineering with Project Management' MSc. He holds a PhD and first-class honours in Civil Engineering from the University of Edinburgh, and is a chartered professional engineer with prestigious fellowships from the Institution of Civil Engineers (CEng FICE), Permanent Way Institution (FPWI), and Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research focuses on transportation systems , climate resilience , artificial intelligence , computer vision , and geotechnical engineering . Notable projects include Hyperloop aerodynamics modeling, railway track dynamics under extreme conditions, and sustainable infrastructure design. He has secured significant industry and governmental grants, supervising numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers. Key contributions include the development of InSAR and satellite monitoring for infrastructure health, energy harvesting systems for railways, and climate change mitigation strategies for built environments. His work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., FEM/DEM simulations) with practical applications like geotextile analysis and railway transition zone optimization. Professor Connolly actively mentors international scholars, advising on CSC/ Commonwealth Scholarship applications and co-authoring Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship proposals. His research themes emphasize net zero and sustainability , with innovations in recycled materials for construction and smart sensing technologies.

• Soil Science
• Environmental Monitoring
• Agricultural Pollution
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Nikola Rakonjac is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research's Soil Physics and Land Management department, focusing on soil-water interactions and contaminant dynamics in agricultural systems. His work spans environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical pollution, and irrigation optimization. Research Areas: Soil contamination, veterinary pharmaceutical emissions, subirrigation systems, and passive sampling techniques. Projects: Co-investigator in the EU-funded FARMWISE project (2024-2026) and completed his PhD in 2023 on the SUSPECt approach for contaminants of emerging concern. Collaborations: Partnerships with Dutch institutions on nutrient management and water quality in agricultural regions.

• Future Real Estate
• Urban Resilience
• Sustainable Workspaces
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Saija Toivonen is an Assistant Professor at Aalto University's School of Business, specializing in the Built Environment. Her work bridges real estate dynamics, urban resilience, and futures-oriented planning. Institution: Aalto University Research Groups: Real Estate, Urban Futures Her research explores: Future real estate trends (co-working spaces, hybrid workplaces) Urban resilience strategies (climate adaptation, crisis management) Circular economy in construction Digital transformation in facility management Impacts of remote work on productivity Land-use planning under demographic shifts Recent publications analyze: Virtual communities in co-working spaces Productivity in remote work environments Resilience frameworks for Finnish cities Contact: saija.toivonen@aalto.fi

Charan RanganathView profile

Professor

• Human Memory
• Executive Control
• Neuroimaging
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Charan Ranganath is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab. He is affiliated with the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and the Center for Mind and Brain, focusing on human memory and executive control using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral methods. His research explores the neural basis of memory, including roles of the prefrontal cortex, medial temporal lobes, and hippocampus in working and long-term memory. Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University M.S., Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University B.A., Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Ranganath’s research spans hippocampal-cortical interactions, curiosity-driven memory enhancement, schizophrenia-related memory deficits, and computational models of memory systems. His work reveals overlapping prefrontal and medial temporal lobe activity in memory tasks and investigates how stress, aging, and neuromodulation affect memory dynamics. His research trends emphasize episodic memory , relational memory , neural oscillations , cortico-hippocampal networks , curiosity-driven learning , and clinical applications in mental illness. Scientific Awards: Guggenheim Fellowship Leverhulme Trust Visiting Professorship Laird Cermak Award Samuel Sutton Award Chancellor’s Fellow award Young Investigator Award (Cognitive Neuroscience Society) National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (2015) He has secured grants from the Department of Defense, National Institute of Mental Health, and private foundations. His lab collaborates with Andy Yonelinas on recognition memory and with others on field potentials in hippocampal studies. He teaches Human Learning, Cognitive Neuroimaging, and Current Research in Psychology.

• Environmental Engineering
• Soil Remediation
• Geosystem Services
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Jenny Norrman is a Professor in the Division of Geology and Geotechnics at Chalmers University of Technology, where she leads the Engineering Geology research group and serves as Head of Unit. Her research focuses on sustainable environmental management with emphasis on contaminated land remediation, subsurface planning, and geosystem services. She directs multiple interdisciplinary projects including SPADES (Spatial Planning and Design with Soil) and UNDER (Geosystem services underneath sustainable communities), funded by EU and Swedish research councils. Her core research investigates: Nature-based solutions for upgrading contaminated urban land Risk management frameworks for soil remediation Economic valuation of geosystem services Sustainable subsurface resource utilization Stakeholder-integrated brownfield regeneration Her publication trends reveal strong focus on practical applications of environmental science, with recent work emphasizing PFAS remediation, phytomanagement techniques, and integration of ecosystem services into policy frameworks. She frequently employs cost-benefit analysis and probabilistic modeling to evaluate remediation strategies. Norrman leads significant grants including RECOVER (Climate-smart agriculture on demined land in Ukraine) and ISLANDR (Information-based land remediation strategies), collaborating with European Commission and Swedish Transport Administration. She coordinates multi-institutional teams across geology, economics, and urban planning disciplines.