Sara Torabi Moghadam | Pianificazione Sostenibile Urbana Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam | Pianificazione sostenibile urbana | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam,Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam is an accomplished Assistant Professor at Polytechnic University of Turin, specializing in Smart and Sustainable Cities. With a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development, she’s renowned for her pioneering work in Multi-Criteria Spatial Decision Support Systems (MC-SDSS). 🏙️ Her extensive expertise spans sustainable urban planning, GIS-based modeling, and interdisciplinary research. A dedicated educator, she supervises Ph.D. students, conducts impactful research, and actively contributes to international conferences. Dr. Torabi Moghadam’s commitment to fostering resilient, carbon-neutral cities underscores her passion for advancing urban sustainability. 🌱

 

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Education

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam embarked on her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Applied Physics from Imam Khomeini International University, Iran. She continued her pursuit at Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, earning a B.Sc. in Architecture, followed by an M.Sc. in Sustainable Architecture, and culminating in a Ph.D. in Urban and Regional Development. Her Ph.D. research focused on pioneering Multi-Criteria Spatial Decision Support Systems (MC-SDSS) for urban energy planning, earning her the prestigious “premio di qualità” award in 2018.

Honors and Award

Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam’s journey is adorned with accolades that testify to her excellence and dedication. Her noteworthy accomplishments include the prestigious “Best PhD Award 2018” from Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, recognizing her outstanding contributions to urban and regional development. Notably, she received her Ph.D. with honors, further underscoring her academic prowess. Prior to this, her academic pursuits were also marked by distinction, with honors bestowed upon her Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture and her Bachelor of Science degree from Polytechnic University of Turin. Additionally, her scholarly endeavors were acknowledged with the Best Paper Award at the International Conference Advancing Sustainable Futures ICASF 2023, held in Abu Dhabi. Each accolade serves as a testament to Dr. Moghadam’s relentless pursuit of excellence in academia. 🎓

Research Focus

🔍 Dr. Sara Torabi Moghadam’s research focus revolves around the intersection of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical analysis, and sustainable urban development. Her pioneering work encompasses the development of GIS-based models and spatial decision support systems (SDSS) to address energy use, urban heat planning, and low-carbon cities. Through multidisciplinary approaches, she delves into assessing and retrofitting building stocks, selecting energy-efficient measures, and integrating renewable energy sources. Dr. Moghadam’s research not only contributes to understanding urban energy consumption patterns but also lays the groundwork for informed decision-making towards resilient and sustainable urban environments. 🌍

Publication Top Notes 

📚 A GIS-statistical approach for assessing built environment energy use at urban scaleby S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2018) – Cited by 158* in 2018
🔍 Urban energy planning procedure for sustainable development in the built environment: A review of available spatial approaches by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2017) – Cited by 121 in 2017
🌍 “Multicriteria spatial decision support systems for future urban energy retrofitting scenarios” by P. Lombardi et al. (2017) – Cited by 50 in 2017
🏙️ “A new clustering and visualization method to evaluate urban heat energy planning scenarios” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2019) – Cited by 49 in 2019
🏗️ “An interactive multi-criteria spatial decision support system for energy retrofitting of building stocks using CommuntiyVIZ to support urban energy planning” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2019) – Cited by 45 in 2019
🌱 “Mainstreaming energy communities in the transition to a low-carbon future: A methodological approach” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2020) – Cited by 30 in 2020
🏠 “A multi-criteria application to select energy retrofit measures at the building and district scale” by D. Dirutigliano et al. (2018) – Cited by 30 in 2018
📊 “GIS-based energy consumption model at the urban scale for the building stock” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2016) – Cited by 28 in 2016
🔬 “A mixed methodology for defining a new spatial decision analysis towards low carbon cities” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2017) – Cited by 19 in 2017
🏙️ “Towards a new integrated spatial decision support system in urban context” by S. Torabi Moghadam et al. (2016) – Cited by 19 in 2016

 

Rachel Chin-wahLam | Tourism | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rachel Chin-wahLam | Tourism | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rachel Chin-wahLam, School of Professional Education and Executive Development, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Dr. Rachel Chin-wah Lam is a dedicated researcher specializing in hospitality and tourism. 🏨 Her work delves into understanding the capabilities, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals, particularly frontline employees, in these industries. She explores areas such as cultural intelligence, emotional intelligence, job satisfaction, emotional labor strategies, and green behaviors within hospitality research. Additionally, her focus extends to tourism studies, where she examines tourists’ perceptions and subsequent behavioral intentions. 🌍 In response to the dynamic nature of today’s world, Dr. Lam also investigates well-being within hospitality and tourism contexts, with a particular interest in the life satisfaction of residents. Through her insightful research, she aims to make meaningful contributions to the fields of human resources management and organizational behavior, providing valuable insights for industry practitioners and academics alike. 🎓

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Research Focus:

Dr. Rachel Chin-wah Lam’s research primarily focuses on two key areas within the hospitality and tourism domain: the impact of cultural intelligence and emotional labor on job satisfaction among luxury hotel employees, and the influence of smart tourism applications on destination image and behavioral intention. 🏨 Her work not only examines the internal dynamics of employee satisfaction but also delves into the external factors shaping tourist perceptions and behaviors. Through her studies, Dr. Lam seeks to enhance our understanding of these intricate relationships and contribute valuable insights to the fields of human resources management and destination marketing. 🌍

 

publication Top Notes:

📄 “The impacts of cultural intelligence and emotional labor on the job satisfaction of luxury hotel employees” by Lam, R., Cheung, C., Lugosi, P. (Published in 2022, International Journal of Hospitality Management)
🔗 Cited by: 26

📄 “The influence of smart tourism applications on perceived destination image and behavioral intention: The moderating role of information search behavior” by Tavitiyaman, P., Qu, H., Tsang, W.-S.L., Lam, C.-W.R. (Published in 2021, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management)
🔗 Cited by: 88

📄 “Re-Building Students’ Post-COVID-19 Confidence in Courses, Curriculum and Careers for Tourism, Hospitality, and Events” by Siow, M.L., Lockstone-Binney, L., Fraser, B., Bourkel, T., Baum, T. (Published in 2021, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education)
🔗 Cited by: 12

📄 “Smart tourism application and destination image: mediating role of theory of mind (ToM)” by Tavitiyaman, P., Qu, H., Tsang, W.-S.L., Lam, C.-W.R. (Published in 2021, Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research)
🔗 Cited by: 13

📄 “The Impacts of Cultural and Emotional Intelligence on Hotel Guest Satisfaction: Asian and Non-Asian Perceptions of Staff Capabilities” by Lam, R., Cheung, C., Lugosi, P. (Published in 2021, Journal of China Tourism Research)
🔗 Cited by: 14