Raja Rizwan Hussain | Smart City | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Raja Rizwan Hussain | Smart City | Research Excellence Award

King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Raja Rizwan Hussain is a recognized researcher in civil and materials engineering, with core expertise in corrosion science, reinforced concrete durability, and sustainable infrastructure under aggressive and hot climatic conditions. His research primarily addresses chloride-induced corrosion of steel reinforcement, corrosion threshold behavior, ecofriendly corrosion inhibitors, micro-alloyed and coated rebars, and the performance of cementitious systems exposed to extreme environmental boundaries. He has authored 91 publications, receiving over 1,882 citations and achieving an h-index of 26, demonstrating sustained academic influence. His work is widely published in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Construction and Building Materials, Materials, and ACI Materials Journal. Dr. Hussain maintains active national and international collaborations, contributing to multidisciplinary research at the interface of materials science and structural durability. The social and practical impact of his research lies in enhancing the service life, safety, and sustainability of concrete infrastructure, supporting cost-effective maintenance strategies and resilient construction practices relevant to global urban development.

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Leonidas Anthopoulos | Smart City | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Leonidas Anthopoulos | Smart City | Best Researcher Award

Professor | University of Thessaly | Greece

Prof. Leonidas G. Anthopoulos of the University of Thessaly, Greece, is an internationally recognized scholar in the domains of Smart Cities, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the Metaverse. With a prolific academic record of 129 publications, 27 h-index and over 2,992 citations, he demonstrates sustained research excellence and global influence in the interdisciplinary field of urban innovation, digital governance, and technology standardization. His research bridges the gap between information systems, urban management, and policy-making, providing actionable frameworks for sustainable and citizen-centric digital ecosystems. Professor Anthopoulos has played a leading role in developing standardization strategies for smart cities at national and international levels, including contributions to the ITU Metaverse Focus Group, where he co-authored the seminal work “Toward a Standardized Metaverse Definition.” His extensive collaborations with 62 co-authors reflect strong interdisciplinary engagement across academia, government, and industry, enhancing the global dialogue on responsible, ethical, and inclusive digital transformation. His scholarship encompasses critical analyses of AI governance, smart city interoperability, and data-driven urban resilience, addressing contemporary challenges such as sustainability, digital equity, and crisis management. In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Anthopoulos’ leadership in conferences such as WebAndTheCity and contributions to open-access research reinforce his commitment to democratizing knowledge and fostering innovation for public good. His work has not only shaped academic discourse but has also informed policy frameworks and strategic planning for smart and resilient cities worldwide, emphasizing technology’s social and economic impact in urban contexts.

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Featured Publications

1. Anthopoulos, L., Reddick, C. G., Giannakidou, I., & Mavridis, N. (2016). Why e-government projects fail? An analysis of the Healthcare.gov website. Government Information Quarterly, 33(1), 161–173.
Cited by: 606

2. Anthopoulos, L. (2017). Smart utopia VS smart reality: Learning by experience from 10 smart city cases. Cities, 63, 128–148.
Cited by: 514

3. Anthopoulos, L. G. (2015). Understanding the smart city domain: A literature review. In Transforming city governments for successful smart cities (pp. 9–21).
Cited by :497

4. Anthopoulos, L. G. (2017). Understanding smart cities: A tool for smart government or an industrial trick? Springer International Publishing, 22, 293.
Cited by: 477

5. Anthopoulos, L., Janssen, M., & Weerakkody, V. (2018). A Unified Smart City Model (USCM) for smart city conceptualization and benchmarking. In E-Planning and collaboration: Concepts, methodologies, tools.
Cited by: 381

Professor Anthopoulos’ pioneering work advances the global transition toward intelligent, ethical, and sustainable digital societies, where technology serves humanity and governance aligns with social responsibility. His vision promotes the creation of standardized, inclusive, and human-centered smart ecosystems that drive innovation, improve quality of life, and contribute to the digital future of cities worldwide.

Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Saeed Amani is a researcher at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, specializing in construction materials engineering with a focus on asphalt binders, pavement performance, and material durability under environmental and aging effects. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 191 citations, and holds an h-index of 7, reflecting a growing influence in the field of civil and transportation engineering. His research emphasizes the modification and characterization of asphalt materials to improve bonding strength, moisture resistance, and long-term sustainability, contributing significantly to the development of more durable and environmentally responsible pavement systems. His recent publication, “Characterizing the effects of aging and modification on asphalt binder bonding properties and moisture sensitivity” (2025, Case Studies in Construction Materials), exemplifies his focus on material optimization through empirical and analytical approaches. Collaborating with 17 co-authors from national and international institutions, Dr. Amani actively engages in multidisciplinary research integrating material science, environmental engineering, and infrastructure sustainability. His work advances innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of transportation infrastructures while supporting global objectives in sustainable construction and resource efficiency, positioning him as a promising contributor to the advancement of resilient and eco-efficient civil engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

1. Amani, S., & Kavussi, A., & Karimi, M. M. (2020). Effects of aging level on induced heating-healing properties of asphalt mixes. Construction and Building Materials, 263, 120105.
Cited by: 72

2. Karimi, M. M., Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., Jahangiri, B., & Alavi, A. H. (2021). Induced heating-healing of conductive asphalt concrete as a sustainable repairing technique: A review. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 4, 100188.
Cited by: 52

3. Keymanesh, M. R., Amani, S., Omran, A. T., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Evaluation of the impact of long-term aging on fracture properties of warm mix asphalt (WMA) with high RAP contents. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132671.
Cited by: 31

4. Amani, S., Jahangiri, B., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Performance characterization of asphalt mixtures under different aging levels: A fracture-based method. Construction and Building Materials, 383, 131126.
Cited by: 30

5. Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Influences of induced heating-healing on fracture properties and life extension of asphalt mixtures: Experimental investigations. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132785.
Cited by: 8

Dr. Saeed Amani’s research advances the science of sustainable construction materials by developing innovative asphalt modification techniques that enhance pavement durability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve environmental performance. His work supports global infrastructure resilience and promotes eco-efficient, cost-effective solutions that benefit both industry and society through longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable transportation systems.