Elijah Kusi | Thermal Comfort | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elijah Kusi | Thermal Comfort | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | The Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development | Ghana

Dr. Elijah Kusi is an accomplished researcher in architectural and construction engineering, with expertise spanning structural design, sustainable building systems, and energy-efficient construction. His work integrates advanced engineering principles with environmental sustainability, focusing on efficient energy utilization in buildings, green construction, and the sustainable management of the built environment. Dr. Kusi’s research has produced several high-impact publications addressing critical issues in construction and environmental performance. Notably, his study on Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using Building Information Modelling (BIM) offers significant insights into reducing energy use and emissions through digital modeling and sustainable design practices. His investigations into Mitigating the effects of delay risk in building construction projects in Ghana and Assessing knowledge management and time performance of building construction projects contribute practical frameworks for improving project efficiency and governance in the construction industry. Additionally, his work on Exploring the anti-corruption abilities of e-procurement in Ghanaian mining companies demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that connects construction management with ethical and digital innovations. Through a focus on real-world challenges, Dr. Kusi’s research advances sustainable construction practices and supports global environmental objectives. His cumulative scholarly output has earned 19 citations across 4 documents, with an h-index of 2, indicating growing academic recognition. Dr. Kusi’s multidisciplinary contributions, blending research, practice, and innovation, position him as a rising leader in sustainable construction and make him a strong contender for recognition through the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Kusi, E., & Boateng, I., & Danso, H. (2025). Energy consumption and carbon emission of conventional and green buildings using building information modelling (BIM). International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 43(4), 826–854.

Wepari, J. W., Donkor, M. B., & Kusi, E. (2024). Mitigating the effects of delay risk in building construction projects in Ghana. Cogent Engineering, 11(1), 2345522.

Barajei, C., Obiri-Yeboah, K., Kusi, E., Mohammed, A. M. Z., Osman, A. M., & others. (2023). Exploring the anti-corruption abilities of e-procurement in Ghanaian mining companies. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 89(6).

Gyimah, F., Alkanam, K. N., Kusi, E., & Simpeh, F. (2023). Assessing knowledge management and time performance of building construction projects in Ghana. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 13(1), 74–88.

Kusi, E., Appiah-Kubi, E., Kusi, E., Simpeh, F., Barajei, C., & Gyimah, F. (2025). Thermal comfort in existing naturally ventilated university classroom: Validation of measured values by simulated values through BIM. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 10(4).

Liang Zhao | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Liang Zhao | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Liang Zhao | Hebei University of Engineering | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Liang Zhao is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in Building Information Modeling (BIM), building carbon emissions, deep learning, and generative design, with a strong focus on sustainable architecture and digital construction technologies. He earned his PhD in Architecture from Southeast University (2019–2023) and holds a Master’s degree in Heating, Gas Supply, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineering from Hebei University of Engineering (2012–2015). He has professional experience in BIM development at the China Architecture Design & Research Institute, where he contributed to the CBIM integrated solution, and currently serves as a faculty member at the School of Energy and Environmental Engineering, Hebei University of Engineering. Dr. Zhao has led and participated in multiple national and institutional research projects, producing significant innovations in architectural heritage conservation, prefabricated building standardization, and zero-carbon building design. His academic achievements include 14 research publications, 240 citations, and an H-index of 10, with papers published in Q1 and Q2 journals such as Energy Reports, Buildings, and Alexandria Engineering Journal. In addition, he has secured multiple invention and utility patents as well as software copyrights, reflecting both theoretical and applied research contributions. His inventions range from innovative structural solutions to advanced BIM-based management systems, highlighting his ability to integrate digital technologies with sustainable construction practices. Dr. Zhao’s proactive and collaborative research style, coupled with his growing recognition in sustainable architecture and environmental engineering, positions him as a promising researcher with significant potential to advance carbon-neutral construction and intelligent design methodologies at both national and international levels.

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Featured Publications

Zhao, L., (2025). A digital-twin evaluation framework of zero carbon buildings for existing residential buildings based on scan-to-BIM. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 87, 1–15. (Q1, First author).

Zhao, L., (2024). Real-world carbon emissions evaluation for prefabricated component transportation by battery electric vehicles. Energy Reports, 10, 1120–1135. (Q1, Corresponding author).

Zhao, L., (2024). BIM-assisted carbon emission impact assessment of prefabricated residential buildings in the design phase: Case study of a Chinese building. International Journal of Photoenergy, 48(3), 220–232. (Q3, Corresponding author).