Pilar Guerrieri | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pilar Guerrieri | Architecture | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pilar Guerrieri, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Dr. Pilar Maria Guerrieri is an architectural historian and RTDA at Politecnico di Milano, specializing in History of Architecture and Urban Planning. She holds a PhD cum laude in Architectural Composition from Politecnico di Milano and a second degree in Philosophy. Pilarโ€™s research explores megacities, cultural hybridity, heritage, and urban wellbeing. She has taught in India, Italy, and China, and authored influential works including Maps of Delhi and Negotiating Cultures. Pilar is active in international research networks and committees, contributing to urban history, climate change, and public health. She speaks English, Italian, and Spanish fluently.

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๐ŸŽ“ Educational Background

Dr. Pilar Guerrieri possesses a rich academic foundation in architecture and philosophy. She earned her Ph.D. cum laude in Architectural Composition, History, and Theory from Politecnico di Milano, in collaboration with INTACH Delhi and Westminster University London ๐Ÿ›๏ธ. She later completed a second degree in Philosophy from Universitร  Statale di Milano, focusing on identity formation through architecture ๐Ÿง . Pilar also holds a Masterโ€™s in Museography, Architecture, and Archaeology, and earned both her M.Arch. (110/110) and B.Arch. (108/110) from Politecnico di Milano, exploring museum design and architectural theory

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Experience

Dr. Pilar Guerrieri has led and contributed to numerous international research initiatives focused on urban history, architecture, and sustainability ๐ŸŒ. She currently serves on scientific committees in Italy, Morocco, and UNESCO projects, addressing urban wellbeing and heritage planning ๐Ÿ™๏ธ. Notably, she co-leads a Morocco-based project on climate change and health (2024โ€“2027) and a Legnano-focused study on built environment and resilience (2023โ€“2026) ๐Ÿฅ. Her India-centric research includes a seminar series on urban fragility (2025), and a long-term affiliation with Ambedkar University Delhi. Pilar has secured funding from CRAFT Polimi, UNESCO, and Politecnico di Milano

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Teaching Experience

Dr. Pilar Guerrieri has a rich teaching portfolio spanning institutions in Italy, India, China, and Morocco ๐Ÿ“š. Since 2023, she serves as a Research Fellow at DASTU, Politecnico di Milano, and teaches PhD courses on digital mapping and urban planning ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ. She has been an adjunct professor since 2018 and a visiting professor at Xiโ€™an Jiaotong University. Pilar has coordinated international workshops, summer schools, and research weeks across GD Goenka University, Westminster University, and Universitรฉ International de Rabat ๐ŸŒ. Her academic roles reflect a strong commitment to architectural history, urban theory, and interdisciplinary collaboration

๐Ÿ” Research Focus

Dr. Pilar Guerrieriโ€™s research focuses on the intersections of urban history, architectural theory, cultural heritage, and sustainable development. Her work critically explores Delhiโ€™s architectural evolution, postcolonial planning, and transcultural migration of urban models between the West and India . She investigates participatory design, digital mapping, and wellbeing in citiesโ€”bridging historical insights with modern urban resilience . Through interdisciplinary projects and collaborative publications, she emphasizes inclusive planning, cultural identity, and human-environment interaction ๐Ÿงญ๐ŸŒฑ. Her studies span topics from colonial urbanism to digital innovation, enriching the global discourse on contemporary and historical urban challenges

Publication Top Notes

๐Ÿ“˜ Maps of Delhi โ€“ PM Guerrieri, Niyogi โ€“ 13 citations ๐Ÿ“ˆ โ€“ 2017ย 
๐Ÿ“• Creative Small Settlements: Culture-Based Solutions for Local Sustainable Development โ€“ G Verdini, P Ceccarelli โ€“ 12 citations ๐Ÿ“Š โ€“ 2017ย 
๐Ÿ“— Negotiating Cultures: Delhiโ€™s Architecture and Planning from 1912 to 1962 โ€“ PM Guerrieri, Oxford University Press โ€“ 11 citations ๐Ÿ” โ€“ 2018
๐Ÿ“„ Migration, Translation, and Transformation of Western Urban Planning Models โ€“ PM Guerrieri โ€“ 4 citations ๐Ÿ“Š โ€“ 2020
๐Ÿ“„ Evolving Experiences of Participation: Towards an e-ILAUD Tool โ€“ PM Guerrieri et al. โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ’ก โ€“ 2021
๐Ÿ“˜ A Creative โ€œNanotownโ€ โ€“ G Verdini et al. โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ“ˆ โ€“ 2021
๐Ÿ“„ Migrating Architectures: Palladioโ€™s Legacy from Calcutta to New Delhi โ€“ PM Guerrieri โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ“š โ€“ 2021
๐Ÿ“˜ INTREPID Futures Initiative: Transdisciplinary Knowledge in Urban Fields โ€“ G Verdini et al. โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ”ฌ โ€“ 2018
๐Ÿ“— Rethinking, Reinterpreting and Restructuring Composite Cities โ€“ M Aksoy et al. โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ“– โ€“ 2017
๐Ÿ“• Creative Small Settlements โ€“ G Verdini, P Ceccarelli โ€“ 3 citations ๐Ÿ“Š โ€“ 2017ย 
๐Ÿ“˜ Delhi: Rethinking Indian Urbanism โ€“ PM Guerrieri โ€“ 2 citations ๐Ÿ“˜ โ€“ 2023
๐Ÿ“„ Heritage Conservation in Postcolonial India โ€“ PM Guerrieri โ€“ 2 citations ๐Ÿ›๏ธ โ€“ 2022ย 
๐Ÿ“„ A Pandemic of Vulnerability โ€“ P Ceccarelli, PM Guerrieri โ€“ 2 citations ๐Ÿ’‰ โ€“ 2022

Weixue Cao | Building Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao | Building Environment | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao, Tianjin Chengjian University, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao is an expert in thermal energy engineering and building environment systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Thermal Energy Engineering from Tianjin University, along with a masterโ€™s degree from Tianjin Chengjian University. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Energy and Safety Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University. Dr. Cao has published 39 research papers (19 SCI-indexed) and holds 13 patents. He has led multiple national and provincial research projects and is a reviewer for top journals. His contributions span renewable energy, fluid mechanics, and building energy efficiency. ๐Ÿขโšก

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Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao has a strong academic foundation in building environment and thermal energy engineering. He earned his Bachelorโ€™s degree (2007-2011) in Building Environment and Equipment Engineering from Henan University of Urban Construction. He then pursued a Masterโ€™s degree (2011-2014) in Heating, Gas Supply, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineering at Tianjin Chengjian University. Further advancing his expertise, he completed his Ph.D. in Thermal Energy Engineering (2014-2019) at Tianjin University. His educational background has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of energy systems, fluid mechanics, and sustainable building technologies. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿข

Academic and Professional Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao has extensive experience in energy engineering and public service. He began his career as an Engineer (2014) in the Green Building Evaluation Department at Tianjin Jianke Building Energy Conservation and Environmental Testing Co., Ltd. He then transitioned to academia, serving as a Lecturer (2019-2024) at the School of Energy and Safety Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University. In 2024, he took on a leadership role as Deputy District Chief in Naidong District, Xizang Autonomous Region. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Tianjin Chengjian University. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿข

Academic Achievements, Awards, and Honors

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weixue Cao has made significant contributions to scientific research and education. He has hosted multiple national and provincial projects, including a National Natural Science Foundation Youth Project and several Ministry of Education collaboration projects. He has published 39 research papers, with 19 indexed in SCI, and holds 13 patents. Actively involved in student mentorship, he has guided winning teams in national and provincial competitions. Recognized for his dedication, he has received Outstanding Teacher and Class Teacher awards. In 2024, he contributed to public service training in Xizang Autonomous Region. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฌ

Publication Top Notes

  • Experimental study on the cooling performance of medical protective clothing coupled with phase-change cold storage materials

  • Study on the transmission route of virus aerosol particles and control technology of air conditioning in the enclosed space

  • Research on the correlation between solar radiation and sky luminance based on the principle of photothermal integration

  • Distribution Characteristics of Transmitted Diffuse Solar Radiation on the Indoor Surface

  • Research on the influence of indoor thermal environment and activity levels on thermal comfort in protective clothing

  • Modification with FeOOH magnificent enhanced the photoelectrochemical degradation activity of oxygen vacancy-containing BiVO4

  • Comparative study on ventilation and air conditioning system schemes based on virus pollution control in hospital infusion room

  • Thermohydraulic performance analysis and parameters optimization of the combined heat sinks with microchannels and micro pin-fins

  • Numerical simulation of the dual-loop different velocity air curtain system in the operating room

  • Optimization of solar-air source heat pump heating system with phase change heat storage

 

Marco Calabria | Neuropsychology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marco Calabria | Neuropsychology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marco Calabria, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain

Dr. Marco Calabria is an Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, since 2019. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology from the University of Padua, Italy. His research focuses on bilingualism, cognitive decline, and neuropsychology. He has held postdoctoral positions at Pompeu Fabra University and IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio-FBF, Italy. Dr. Calabria has led numerous funded projects on bilingualism’s role in aging and cognitive well-being. He is proficient in Italian, English, Spanish, Catalan, and French. ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ“ His work has earned multiple grants, contributing significantly to cognitive science and neuropsychology.

 

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Work Experience ๐Ÿง 

Dr. Marco Calabria is an Associate Professor of Neuropsychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, since December 2019. He has an extensive background in neuropsychology, with prior roles as a Ramรณn y Cajal Research Fellow at Pompeu Fabra University (2014-2019) and postdoctoral positions focusing on speech production and bilingualism under Prof. Albert Costa. His earlier career includes research in neuropsychology and neurophysiology of aging and dementia at IRCCS Centro S. Giovanni di Dio-FBF, Italy. Dr. Calabriaโ€™s work significantly contributes to the study of bilingualism and cognitive aging. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ

 

Teaching Experience ๐Ÿ“š

Dr. Marco Calabria has an impressive teaching background, having received accreditation as a Tenure-track Lecturer and Associate Professor from AQU Catalunya. Since 2019, he has taught the MSc in Neuropsychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, covering topics such as language, aging, dementia, and executive functions. He also delivered courses at Pompeu Fabra University, including Neuroscience of Language and the neurocognitive bases of learning and language. His workshops on bilingualism at the University of Reading and his role in teaching across multiple degrees highlight his expertise in neuropsychology, language, and cognitive neuroscience. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿง 

 

Education ๐ŸŽ“

Dr. Marco Calabria holds a Ph.D. in Psychobiology from the University of Padua (Italy), where he focused on memory for faces and proper names, exploring both episodic and semantic aspects under the guidance of Prof. Patrizia Silvia Bisiacchi. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Statistics, specializing in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, from the University of Milano Bicocca (Italy) in 2005. Earlier, he completed his Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Experimental Psychology at the University of Padua, with a dissertation on ERP components in early face processing. His academic journey blends psychology, neuroscience, and statistical expertise. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ”ฌ

 

Research Experiences Abroad ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Dr. Marco Calabria has broadened his research horizons through several international collaborations. In November 2022, he was a visiting researcher at the Department of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, supported by the Research Connections call (UOC). He also gained valuable experience at INSERM U534 in Lyon, France, first as a predoctoral trainee (Sept. 2008), focusing on temporal representation in spatial neglect patients, and later during his post-Lauream internship (Marchโ€“Sept. 2003), studying prism adaptation in spatial neglect rehabilitation. Additionally, he participated in the Erasmus-Socrates Program at Universitรฉ Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, in 2001, specializing in neuropsychology and EEG lab training. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿง 

 

Research Focus

Marco Calabria’s research primarily focuses on the intersection of bilingualism, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and other cognitive disorders. His work explores how bilingualism impacts cognitive functions such as executive control, language processing, and memory in the context of aging and neurological conditions. He also investigates the effects of language switching, cross-language interference, and neuropsychological deficits in bilingual patients. Calabriaโ€™s research has implications for understanding cognitive resilience and neuroplasticity in bilingual individuals. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ”„๐Ÿ“š

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Dissociating language switching from executive control in bilinguals with MCI,” Cortex, 2024-12 ๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿง , DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2024.11.020
  • “Efficacy of a theatre-based intervention in patients with Parkinsonโ€™s disease,” Preprint, 2024-06-20 ๐ŸŽญ, DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/rejnd
  • “Cross-language interference in bilinguals with neurodegenerative disorders,” Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2024-03 ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŒ, DOI: 10.1017/S1366728923000470
  • “Hippocampal adaptations in Mild Cognitive Impairment patients are modulated by bilingual language experiences,” Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2024-03 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“š, DOI: 10.1017/S1366728923000354
  • “Introduction: Clinical aspects of bilingualism research in adults,” Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2024-03 ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿง , DOI: 10.1017/S136672892400004X
  • “Bilingualism and language control,” Book Chapter, 2023-09-01 ๐Ÿ“˜, DOI: 10.1075/bpa.17.04cal
  • “Evolving Trends in Neuropsychological Profiles of Post COVID-19 Condition: A 1-Year Follow-up in Individuals with Cognitive Complaints,” Preprint, 2023-06-18 ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ’ก, DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/bwgx8
  • “Background music and memory in Mild Cognitive Impairment: the role of interindividual differences,” Preprint, 2023-01-09 ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿง , DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/6xawp
  • “Post-COVID-19 fatigue: the contribution of cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms,” Journal of Neurology, 2022-08 ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ’ค, DOI: 10.1007/s00415-022-11141-8
  • “Cross-language interference in bilinguals with neurodegenerative diseases,” Preprint, 2022-06-13 ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿง , DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/jrbfk
  • “Neuropsychological deficits in patients with cognitive complaints after COVIDโ€19,” Brain and Behavior, 2022-03 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿฆ , DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2508
  • “Language reconfiguration in bilinguals; A study with Huntington’s disease patients,” Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism, 2021 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“š, DOI: 10.1075/lab.18022.cal
  • “Memories: Albert Costa’s legacy,” Journal of Neurolinguistics, 2021 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“–, DOI: 10.1016/j.jneuroling.2020.100967
  • “On the semantic optimum and contexts,” Bilingualism, 2021 ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ“š, DOI: 10.1017/S1366728921000419
  • “Processing of semantic and grammatical gender in Spanish speakers with aphasia,” Aphasiology, 2021 ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ”ค, DOI: 10.1080/02687038.2021.1924355