Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Civil Engineering

Mrs. Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Li Fen, a distinguished researcher and Chief Engineer at the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd., has made significant contributions in the fields of sustainable urban development, ecological planning, and green building technologies. Her expertise lies in integrating the principles of energy efficiency, environmental protection, and urban livability into modern city design and planning. Over the past five years, Li Fen has led and participated in more than twenty research projects at both national and provincial levels, addressing critical intersections between energy systems and carbon emissions. Her major works include the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project on “Key Technologies and Demonstrations for Comprehensive Research on Urban Energy Systems and Carbon Emissions,” developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). She also played a leading role in the Twelfth Five-Year National Science and Technology Support Program, focusing on “Green Building Planning Pre-Assessment and Diagnostic Technology Research.” Internationally, Li Fen has collaborated on eight major projects, including the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-funded “Shenzhen Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Research,” which provided strategic insights for urban climate resilience. In addition to her research leadership, she serves as an expert member for several organizations such as the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Ministry of Climate’s low carbon pilot projects, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Tianjin Ecological Environment Bureau. Her participation in major carbon-neutral initiatives, including Zhejiang carbon-neutralization projects and World Bank IFC near-zero carbon emission programs, highlights her role in shaping low-carbon urban policies and practices in China. Li Fen’s scholarly impact reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable urban systems and environmental innovation. She has achieved 154 Citations, published 16 Documents, and holds an h-index of 8.

Profile: Scopus
Featured Publications:

Abdelrahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Civil Engineering

Dr. Abdelrahman Elbakheit | Sustainable Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Prof | King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdelrahman Elbakheit’s research focuses on the integration of renewable energy systems into sustainable architectural design, emphasizing building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), wind turbines, and their optimization for energy-efficient buildings. His work bridges the fields of architecture, engineering, and environmental design, exploring hybrid systems that combine solar and wind energy technologies to enhance building performance and sustainability. Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, design experimentation, and real-world case studies, his studies have provided innovative frameworks for improving energy generation efficiency in tall buildings and façade systems. He has contributed to the development of Saudi Arabia’s Green Building Code and authored numerous influential publications addressing topics such as ducted photovoltaic façade systems, aerofoil wing integration for wind energy, and bioclimatic high-rise design. His book and journal works extend from evaluating design parameters to proposing new architectural solutions that merge aesthetics with renewable functionality. Dr. Elbakheit’s expertise also extends to teaching, sustainable project consultancy, and reviewing for international journals such as Energy and Buildings and Solar Energy. His contributions have earned recognition through patents for rooftop wind turbine supports and several awards for innovation and research excellence. With consistent involvement in academic, industrial, and policy-related sustainability initiatives, Dr. Elbakheit continues to advance the integration of renewable technologies within the built environment, influencing the global shift toward climate-responsive architecture and resilient urban development.

Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID
Featured Publications:

Elbakheit, A. R. (2012). Why tall buildings? The potential of sustainable technologies in tall. International Journal of High-Rise Buildings, 1(2), 117–123.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part I experiment. Buildings, 9(4), 88.

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.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2008). Effect of duct width in ducted photovoltaic facades. Proceedings of the CTBUH 8th World Congress, Dubai, UAE, 3–5.

Elbakheit, A. R. (2019). A ducted photovoltaic façade unit with buoyancy cooling: Part II CFD simulation. Buildings, 9(5), 133.