Antonella Violano | Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Antonella Violano | Architecture | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Università degli Studi della Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli” | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Antonella Violano is an Associate Professor at Università degli Studi della Campania “L. Vanvitelli” and an architect and PhD specializing in architectural technology and sustainable built environments. Her academic background combines advanced training in architecture with doctoral specialization focused on environmental design and technological innovation. She has extensive professional experience through leadership roles as Director of a university quality center, coordinator of an advanced research group on carbon-neutral built environments, and president of an innovative startup, alongside active service in a national scientific society of architectural technology. Her research focuses on climate mitigation and adaptation strategies, regenerative and carbon-neutral built environments, biobased materials, circular economy approaches, and material and product passports. She has contributed to numerous competitive national and international research projects, coordinated multidisciplinary teams, and produced impactful scientific publications that support sustainable transformation of the built environment. Her recognitions include leadership appointments, scientific society governance roles, and sustained involvement in funded research initiatives, reflecting strong academic standing and continued potential for high-impact innovation.

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Abdel Rahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Editorial Board Member

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Editorial Board Member

Professor | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdel Rahman Elbakheit, an Associate Professor at King Saud University, is a specialist in sustainable architecture whose work integrates tall-building design with wind and solar renewable-energy strategies to advance environmentally responsive urban development. He holds advanced academic degrees in architecture and sustainable design, with a concentration on high-performance building systems, and has built a professional portfolio that includes leading multidisciplinary projects, supervising academic and industry collaborations, and contributing to institutional sustainability initiatives. His research focuses on sustainable architectural technologies, performance optimization of tall structures, and the integration of renewable-energy systems, resulting in influential publications and growing citations that reflect the impact of his scholarship. Dr. Elbakheit has been recognized through academic commendations, invited talks, and participation in professional committees, and he has contributed to the scholarly community through editorial engagements, peer-review activities, and membership in architecture and sustainability organizations. His combined expertise, leadership, and research contributions position him as a distinguished candidate for this award.

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1. Elbakheit, A. R. (2012). Why tall buildings? The potential of sustainable technologies in tall. International Journal of High-Rise Buildings, 1(2), 117–123.

2. Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part I experiment. Buildings, 9(4), 88.

3. Elbakheit, A. R. (2018). Effect of turbine resistance and positioning on performance of aerofoil wing building-augmented wind energy generation. Energy and Buildings, 174, 365–371.

4. Elbakheit, A. R. (2008). Effect of duct width in ducted photovoltaic facades. Proceedings of the CTBUH 8th World Congress, Dubai, UAE, 3–5.

5. Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part II CFD simulation. Buildings, 9(5), 133.

Dr. Abdel Rahman Elbakheit’s work advances sustainable architectural innovation by integrating renewable-energy technologies into high-performance tall buildings, shaping more resilient and resource-efficient urban environments. His research and applied design solutions contribute to global sustainability goals by informing industry practices, enhancing building performance, and supporting the transition to cleaner, technology-driven cities.