Eduardo Delgado-Orusco | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Eduardo Delgado-Orusco | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Universidad de Zaragoza | Spain

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Prof. Dr. Eduardo Delgado-Orusco began his academic journey at the prestigious Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he obtained his Architecture degree in 1989. His unwavering dedication to the discipline led him to earn his Doctorate in Architecture in 2000, for which he was awarded the Premio Extraordinario de Doctorado —a testament to his early brilliance and scholarly rigor. His formative years were marked by a profound engagement with architectural theory, art, and the sacred, laying a rich intellectual foundation for his future endeavors.

🏛️ Professional Endeavors

Eduardo’s professional path has been a dynamic blend of academia, design, and international engagement. Currently serving as a Full Professor at the University of Zaragoza, he has also taught at top institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania, Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Across his global teaching roles, he has nurtured generations of architects and thinkers, shaping architectural pedagogy with an emphasis on cultural memory, spatial narrative, and design ethics. His professional architectural work—ranging from school designs to the transformation of historical buildings—reflects a balance between heritage preservation and innovative expression.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Prof. Delgado-Orusco’s research orbits around architecture’s dialogue with history, spirituality, and society. He is especially renowned for his studies on sacred architecture in post-war Spain and his explorations into architectural memory and cultural landscapes. A prolific author, his body of work includes critically acclaimed monographs such as "Arquitectura vs barbarie", "El Faro", and "Nada de lo humano me es ajeno". His academic articles span topics from multi-faith sacred spaces to reflections on modernist pioneers like Louis Kahn and Miguel Fisac.  His focus on “architecture as narrative” has positioned him as a thought leader in rethinking built environments beyond functionality.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Throughout his career, Prof. Delgado-Orusco has amassed a wide array of prestigious awards and honors. His work has been celebrated by COAM, the Spanish Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism (XII and XIII BEAU), and recognized in international architectural competitions such as BigMat and Archizinc. He has also secured major public and private research funding, leading and collaborating on over a dozen national and regional projects. His academic leadership is underscored by five officially recognized research productivity periods ("sexenios"), a significant indicator of scholarly excellence in Spain.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Prof. Delgado-Orusco’s influence resonates deeply in both academia and architectural practice. As a supervisor, he has mentored over 35 final-year and master’s theses, as well as three doctoral dissertations—many of which have advanced critical architectural discourse. He has contributed richly to the cultural and urban identity of Spanish cities through both design and scholarly reflection. His editorial contributions to architecture journals and exhibitions have further broadened public and professional understanding of the discipline. His work has been exhibited globally, drawing attention to the intersections between architecture, identity, and memory.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

With a career marked by intellectual curiosity and cultural depth, Prof. Dr. Eduardo Delgado-Orusco continues to inspire future architects and researchers. His legacy lies not only in the buildings he has shaped or the books he has written, but also in the minds he has awakened. As he advances in his academic and professional journey, his ongoing research into architectural heritage, sacred space, and interdisciplinary dialogue promises to enrich the field for years to come. His vision of architecture as a carrier of humanistic values ensures that his contributions will remain relevant and transformative across generations.

Publications

📄 Praying to the Same God: Multi-Confessional Space Project for a “World House”

Author: Eduardo Delgado-Orusco
Journal: Religions
Year: 2025

📄 Wake Up Cities! A Heritage Rebalancing Plan from the Sacred

Author: Eduardo Delgado-Orusco
Journal: Religions
Year: 2025

📄 Recuerdos de César Ortiz-Echagüe

Authors: Eduardo Delgado-Orusco, Jaime Aparicio Fraga
Journal: Veredes, Arquitectura y Divulgación
Year: 2023

📄 Light, Lighter… Until Dissolution. Churches by Grupo R

Authors: Ricardo Gómez-Val, Silvia Blanco Agüeira, Eduardo Delgado-Orusco
Journal: European Journal of Science and Theology
Year: 2023

📄 Memoria de maestros, mares y ciudades. Selección extraída de las memorias de Salvador Pérez Arroyo

Authors: Eduardo Delgado-Orusco, Juan Manuel Medina
Journal: Dearq
Year: 2023

Taeyeol Jung | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Taeyeol Jung | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award 

Kyungpook National University | South Korea

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Taeyeol Jung embarked on his academic journey at Kyungpook National University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1987. His academic prowess and passion for landscape architecture led him to Tokyo Institute of Technology, where he obtained both his Master of Arts in 1998 and his Ph.D. in 2001. These formative years laid the foundation for his distinguished career in landscape architecture, particularly in the fields of Korean traditional landscape design and urban regeneration.

🌍 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Jung’s professional career spans several decades, marked by significant contributions to both academia and industry. After completing his Ph.D., he gained valuable experience working with Tokyo Landscape Architects, INC. in Japan from 1990 to 2002. He then moved to Seoul, Korea, where he continued his professional journey with Soul Landscape Co., Ltd., from 2003 to 2012. His extensive industry experience enriched his academic role when he joined Kyungpook National University as a professor in 2012, where he has been a key figure in landscape architecture education and research.

🏞️ Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Jung's research is deeply rooted in landscape planning and design, with a strong emphasis on Korean traditional landscape design and restoration. His work also extends to urban regeneration and ground landscape planning and design, where he utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as deep learning and machine learning to analyze and interpret landscape perceptions and urban environments. His research outputs include studies on tourists’ emotional experiences, restorative perceptions of urban streets, and the aesthetic characteristics of historical landscapes like Mount Tai.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Jung's expertise and contributions to the field have earned him recognition in both academic and professional circles. His work on urban streets and landscape aesthetics, often employing innovative methodologies such as Google Street View and deep learning, has been widely published and respected. His role as a professor at Kyungpook National University further solidifies his standing as a leading expert in landscape architecture, particularly in the areas of urban regeneration and traditional landscape restoration.

🌟 Impact and Influence

Dr. Jung's impact on the field of landscape architecture is profound. His integration of traditional Korean landscape principles with modern urban design has influenced both academic research and practical applications. His work not only enhances the aesthetic and functional aspects of landscapes but also addresses the psychological well-being of urban residents. By bridging traditional and contemporary approaches, Dr. Jung has significantly contributed to the evolving discourse on sustainable and restorative urban environments.

🌿 Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Dr. Jung’s legacy is one of innovation, tradition, and dedication to enhancing the human experience through landscape architecture. His ongoing research and teaching continue to inspire a new generation of landscape architects who will carry forward his commitment to sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and psychologically restorative environments. As urban landscapes face new challenges, Dr. Jung's contributions will remain a guiding force in shaping the future of cities and their green spaces.

Publications 📖

  • 📖 Changes in Wuhan’s Carbon Stocks and Their Spatial Distributions in 2050 under Multiple Projection Scenarios
    Authors: Yujie Zhang, Xiaoyu Wang, Lei Zhang, Hongbin Xu, Taeyeol Jung, Lei Xiao
    Journal: Sustainability
    Year: 2024
  • 📖 Analysing the causes of tourists’ emotional experience related to tourist attractions from a binary emotions perspective utilising machine learning models
    Authors: Yin, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
    Year: 2024
  • 📖 ‘Thousand Years of Charm’: Exploring the Aesthetic Characteristics of the Mount Tai Landscape from the Cross-Textual Perspective
    Authors: Yu, Y., Liu, B., Ma, L., Han, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: Land
    Year: 2023
  • 📖 Analysis of spatial perception and the influencing factors of attractions in Southwest China’s ethnic minority areas: The case of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
    Authors: Yin, X., Han, X., Jung, T.
    Journal: PLoS ONE
    Year: 2023
  • 📖 Restorative perception of urban streets: Interpretation using deep learning and MGWR models
    Authors: Han, X., Wang, L., He, J., Jung, T.
    Journal: Frontiers in Public Health
    Year: 2023

 

 

 

Md Naimur Rahman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Naimur Rahman | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology | Bangladesh

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Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Md Naimur Rahman's academic journey began with a strong foundation in science at The Millennium Stars School and College, Rangpur, followed by Notre Dame College, Dhaka, where he excelled in his Higher Secondary and Secondary School Certificate examinations. His passion for urban planning emerged during his Bachelor's and ongoing Master's studies at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), where he achieved top honors with a remarkable CGPA of 3.91.

Professional Endeavors

Mr. Rahman's professional career has seen significant growth. Starting as an intern at Sheltech Consultants (Pvt.) Ltd., he swiftly transitioned to an Assistant Urban Planner, contributing actively from March 2023 to January 2024. Currently, he serves as a Lecturer at RUET's Department of Urban & Regional Planning, a role that underscores his dedication to both academia and practical urban development.

Contributions and Research Focus

His research contributions focus on critical urban issues, including housing satisfaction assessments, land use dynamics impacting temperature variations, and the environmental impacts of urban expansion on carbon emissions. His studies, such as those examining urban residential satisfaction and sustainability indicators, are pivotal in shaping sustainable urban development strategies in Bangladesh.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout his academic and professional journey, Mr. Rahman has garnered multiple scholarships and awards, including prestigious recognitions from the H.S.C, S.S.C, and J.S.C Board scholarships, underscoring his consistent academic excellence and commitment to urban planning research.

Impact and Influence

Through his professional engagements and academic pursuits, Mr. Rahman has made a tangible impact on urban planning practices in Bangladesh. His research outputs contribute to informed decision-making and policy formulation aimed at sustainable urban development.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Mr. Rahman aims to further expand his research portfolio in urban and regional planning, addressing emerging challenges such as climate resilience, urban mobility, and equitable urban development. His future contributions are poised to influence urban policy and practice, shaping sustainable cities for future generations.

 

Notable Publications

Assessing the impact of urban expansion on carbon emission 2024

Analyzing the Pattern of Land Use Land Cover Change and its Impact on Land Surface Temperature: A Remote Sensing Approach in Mymensingh, Bangladesh 2020 (27)

An Assessment on the Housing Satisfaction of Padma Residential Area, Rajshahi 2020 (4)

Assessing Satisfaction Level of Urban Residential Area: A Comparative Study Based on Resident’s Perception in Rajshahi City, Bangladesh 2019 (11)