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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Featured Publications

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.

Elisabete Carolino | Qualidade do ar interiior | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Elisabete Carolino | Qualidade do ar interiior | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Adjunto, H&TRC- Health & Technology Research Center, ESTeSL- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, Portugal

Elisabete Teresa Mata Almeida Carolino, Ph.D., is an esteemed academic and researcher specializing in statistics and operational research. With over three decades of experience, she is a professor at the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Lisboa (ESTeSL-IPL), and the Health and Technology Research Center (H&TRC). A recognized leader in her field, she has contributed significantly to occupational health, biostatistics, and environmental research. Her prolific career includes publishing 145 specialized articles, co-authoring books, and mentoring postgraduate students. She is a recipient of seven awards and actively participates in national and international projects.

Profile

Education

🎓 Doctorate in Statistics and Operational Research (2012)

  • Institution: Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências
  • Thesis: “Amostragem de Aceitação para Variáveis não Gaussianas”
  • Distinction: Approved with Distinction and Honors

🎓 Master’s in Statistics and Operational Research (1996)

  • Institution: Universidade de Lisboa, Faculdade de Ciências
  • Thesis: “Cartas de Controlo Shewhart FSI e VSI para Parâmetros de Localização e Dispersão de uma População Gumbel”
  • Grade: Good

Experience

👩‍🏫 Professor at ESTeSL-IPL (1997–Present)

  • Adjunct Professor specializing in statistical analysis, biostatistics, and operational research.

👩‍💻 President of Technical-Scientific Council (2020–Present)

  • Leads academic initiatives and strategic decision-making at ESTeSL-IPL.

👨‍🔬 Researcher at H&TRC (2017–Present)

  • Active in projects addressing public and occupational health challenges.

👩‍🎓 Past Roles

  • Lecturer at Universidade Aberta and Universidade de Lisboa, enriching curricula and mentoring students.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Recognized for contributions to occupational health research.
🏅 Received distinctions for mentorship in higher education.
🎖 Acknowledged for innovative methodologies in biostatistics.
🥇 Honored for advancing research in Aspergillus resistance and environmental health.
📜 Celebrated for her work on workplace contamination studies.

Research Focus

🔬 Elisabete’s research emphasizes occupational exposure to health risks, with a particular focus on fungal contamination, bioburden, and Aspergillus azole resistance. She delves into public health concerns such as patient satisfaction, radiation protection, and toxicology. Her expertise extends to developing analytical methods for environmental health and studying psychosocial workplace risks.

Publications

  • Occupational exposure to poultry dust and effects on the respiratory system in workers 🐔
  • Occupational stress and coping resources in physiotherapists 🧘‍♀️
  • Inhibition of Aspergillus fumigatus and Its Biofilm by Pseudomonas aeruginosa 🦠
  • Genotoxicity biomarkers in occupational exposure to formaldehyde 🧪
  • Occupational Exposure to Aflatoxin (AFB1) in Poultry Production 🌾
  • Psycho-social risks at work: stress and coping strategies in oncology nurses 🏥
  • Fungal contamination of poultry litter: a public health problem 🦃
  • Assessment of workers’ exposure to aflatoxin B1 in a Portuguese waste industry ♻️
  • Molecular screening of Portuguese Aspergillus isolates 🔬
  • Aspergillus prevalence in Portuguese occupational environments 🌍