Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on 04/10/202504/10/2025 by Environmental Scientists

Assist. Prof. Dr. Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din is a distinguished academic and researcher in architecture and sustainable design, currently serving in the Faculty of Design at Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. He holds a B.Eng. in Civil and Surveying Engineering from the University of Baghdad, an M.Sc. in Sustainable Architecture from Bharaty Vidyapeeth University, India, and a Ph.D. in Architecture from Girne American University, North Cyprus. His research focuses on sustainable and climate-responsive architectural design, indoor thermal comfort, and the integration of smart and salutogenic design principles in buildings. He has contributed extensively through teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervising Master’s theses on energy optimization, healthcare architecture, and project management, and publishing in top-tier international journals on thermal comfort, sustainable building materials, and smart design policies. Assist. Prof. Dr. Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din has initiated and led scientific projects including the establishment of the Journal of Salutogenic Architecture and regional collaborations for sustainable city planning in Kurdistan. He has received awards for innovative design projects and best paper presentations at international architecture conferences. He serves as Editor-in-Chief and editorial board member of multiple journals, session chair at global conferences, and is an active member of professional organizations such as the Iraqi Engineers Union, Kurdistan Engineers Union, and international smart city networks. His work bridges practical architectural solutions with environmental sustainability, influencing policy, urban planning, and the next generation of architects through innovative research and education. He has 22 citations by 19 documents with an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

Amen, M. A., Afara, A., & Muhy-Al-Din, S. S. (2024). The persuasibility of globe thermometer in predicting indoor thermal comfort using non-standard globe diameter: Row houses of semi-arid climates as case studies. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(1), 425–435.

Muhy Al-Din, S. S. (2017). The influence of Mediterranean modernist movement of architecture in Lefkosa: The first and early second half of 20th century. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 1(1), 10–23.

Shawkat, L. W., Al-Din, S. S. M., & Kuzovic, D. (2018). Opportunities for practicing sustainable building construction in Kurdistan region, Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs, 2(1), 69–101.

Muhy Al-Din, S. S., Iranfare, M., & Surchi, Z. N. S. (2017). Building thermal comfort based on envelope development: Criteria for selecting right case study in Kyrenia-North Cyprus. Energy Procedia, 115, 80–91.

Muhy Al-Din, S. S. (2019). Evaluation of the sustainable aspects in housing sector to overcome housing stress in Northern Iraq. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs.

Seyyed Morteza Hatefi | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Published on 04/06/202504/06/2025 by Environmental Scientists

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyyed Morteza Hatefi | Sustainability Studies | Best Researcher Award

Associated Professor of engineering, Shahrekord University, Iran

Dr. Seyed Morteza Hatefi is an esteemed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Shahrekord University, Iran. With a rich academic background and a focus on sustainable and risk-resilient supply chain systems, he has made significant contributions to industrial engineering, particularly in robust logistics and green building models. 🌍📈

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🎓 Education

Dr. Hatefi completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Tehran (2014), specializing in robust and reliable logistics network design under disruption risks. 🧠 He also holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering (2009) from the same university and a B.Sc. in Statistics from Shahid Beheshti University (2005). 🎓📊

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2014, Dr. Hatefi has served as Assistant and Associate Professor at Shahrekord University. He held administrative roles such as Director of Technology Affairs and Director of Entrepreneurship & Industry Relations. 🏢 He has led research fellowships and projects focused on IT, business intelligence, and supply chain cluster development. 📊💻

🔬 Research Interest

His expertise spans sustainable construction, risk & supply chain management, fuzzy and robust optimization, multi-criteria decision-making, and data envelopment analysis. 🌱🔎 His modeling approaches under uncertainty support better decision-making in logistics, infrastructure, and environmental projects.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Hatefi has been honored among the top 2% of global scientists based on annual impact in 2020, 2021, and 2022, according to Stanford University rankings—an elite recognition of his consistent scientific contribution. 🏅🌐📚

📚 Publications

An Integrated Fuzzy Shannon Entropy and Fuzzy ARAS Model Using Risk Indicators for Water Resources Management Under Uncertainty, Sustainability, 2025.

Risk Assessment in Mass Housing Projects Using Fuzzy Shannon Entropy and EDAS, Sustainability, 2025.

Dempster-Shafer theory for environmental risk in Oil & Gas, Scientia Iranica, 2024.

Model for Sustainable Material Selection, Sustainability, 2021 – cited in sustainability modeling frameworks.

Reliable Supply Chain Network Design under Disruption, International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 2019.

Fuzzy DEMATEL-ANP Risk Evaluation, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 2019 – widely cited in construction risk analysis.

🏁 Conclusion

Dr. Seyed Morteza Hatefi exhibits a high-caliber research profile with sustained impact, interdisciplinary innovation, and substantial contributions to both academia and industry. His selection among the top 2% scientists worldwide for three consecutive years underscores his global recognition. Given his achievements, Dr. Hatefi is highly suitable and a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Dr Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award-1016

Published on 17/05/202417/05/2024 by Environmental Scientists

Dr Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos, an Assistant Professor at Adama Science and Technology University in Ethiopia, has been honored with the prestigious Best Researcher Award 🏆. Specializing in Environmental and Sustainable Materials 🌿, Dr. Cherkos has made significant contributions to advancing eco-friendly materials and sustainable practices. His innovative research not only enhances our understanding of sustainable development but also promotes environmental preservation for future generations 🌍. This accolade highlights his dedication and outstanding achievements in the field, making him a leading figure in environmental science and sustainable engineering.

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Education

Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos has an impressive academic background 🎓. He earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering from Jimma University (2006-2010) 🏗️. He then pursued two Master of Science (MSc) degrees: one in Construction Technology & Management from Addis Ababa University Institute of Technology (2012-2015) and another in Road & Transportation Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (2013-2016) 🚧. Dr. Cherkos completed his PhD in Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (2017-2021) 🛤️, with a dissertation on “Project Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Road Development with Various Contractual Models.”

Experience Record

From September 2010 to February 2012, Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos served as a Graduate Assistant at Adama Science and Technology University 🏫. In this role, he was responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Civil Engineering, including Soil Mechanics I & II 🌱, Reinforced Concrete I 🏗️, and Engineering Mechanics ⚙️. His dedication to education and his ability to impart complex concepts to students laid the groundwork for his illustrious academic and research career, fostering a new generation of engineers. Dr. Cherkos’s early contributions in teaching highlight his commitment to academic excellence and professional development.

Research Preference

Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos excels in several specialized areas within cement and concrete 🏗️. His expertise includes the use of natural corrosion inhibitors, the internal curing effect, and replacing cement with waste materials to promote sustainability 🌱. He also explores innovative solutions like bacterial concrete in plain unreinforced structures 🦠. Additionally, Dr. Cherkos is knowledgeable in construction contract administration and the selection of project delivery mechanisms 📜. His work extends to addressing construction-related claims and disputes, as well as enhancing road safety 🚦. His contributions significantly impact sustainable construction and infrastructure development.

Projects

Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos has been deeply involved in various impactful projects during his tenure at Adama Science and Technology University from October 2015 to June 2017 🏫. As a Lecturer, he led the design, construction, and supervision of surface treatments for the Tulu Bolo Road and rigid pavement sections for the Adama-Mathera road project 🚧. He also collaborated with JICA on landslide mitigation at the Abay Bridge and administered contracts for landslide investigations and capacity development programs in Ethiopia’s Federal Road projects 🌍. In addition to teaching diverse construction management and technology courses 📚, he managed the Construction Management and Technology Program as the department head 🎓.

Awards

Dr. Fikreyesus Demeke Cherkos has received notable accolades for his outstanding contributions to research 🏅. He was honored with the Ministry of Urban Development of India (MoUD) 2019/20 Research Award for his work in the Transportation Research and Injury Prevention Programme (TRIPP) at IIT Delhi 🏆. In 2021, he earned the Best Paper Award from the Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction 📜. These prestigious awards underscore Dr. Cherkos’ dedication and impact in advancing transportation safety and legal aspects of engineering and construction 🚧.