Renata Marks-Bielska | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska | Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie | Poland

Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economic Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, where she has served since January 2023, following her tenure as Professor from 2011 to 2023 and Associate Professor from 2003 to 2011, after beginning her academic path as a PhD student in 1999. Her scientific work spans agricultural economics, land management, policy analysis, sustainability transitions, and rural development, with a strong focus on agricultural real estate markets, the Common Agricultural Policy, and environmental and climate-related transformations. She has served as Head of a national research project examining conditions of trade in agricultural real estate in relation to the Agricultural Property Resource of the State Treasury (2020), and as contractor in multiple international and national projects including the UpWaste modular cascade system for sustainable upcycling of agricultural residues under the ERA-NET FACCE SURPLUS program (2022–2023), a study on diagnosis and development of farms in Warmia and Mazury in the context of the EU Green Deal (2023), and the Horizon-Europe WAMA project focused on transformative climate change adaptation and resilience building in north-eastern Poland (2024–2026). Her research has contributed to evidence-based policy design supporting agricultural sustainability, climate resilience, farm development strategies, and efficient land-use governance. Prof. Marks-Bielska has been recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Scholarship of the Minister of National Education for outstanding scientific achievements (1999) and numerous Rector’s Awards from 2003 to 2023 for excellence in research, teaching, and organizational leadership, as well as a Statuette from the Mayor of Kurzętnik for scientific contributions supporting business. Her scholarly impact includes 38 publications, 606 citations across 557 documents, and an h-index of 11, reflecting her long-standing contribution to agricultural economics and regional development research. Through decades of academic leadership, rigorous scholarship, and international collaboration, she continues to shape scientific dialogue on sustainable agriculture, resource management, and rural policy at national and European levels.

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Featured Publications

Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., Kurowska, K., & Zielińska-Chmielewska, A. (2025). First-generation biofuels vs. energy security: An overview of biodiesel and bioethanol. Energies, 18(22), 6055.

Marks-Bielska, R., & Koshkalda, I. (2025). Land and its rents in the process of land management: An overview of Poland and Ukraine as examples. Land, 14(11), 2177.

Kryszk, H., Kurowska, K., & Marks-Bielska, R. (2024). The importance of measures undertaken to improve the quality of life in the problem areas: A case study in Warmia and Mazury region in Poland. Sustainability, 16(16), 6786.

Novikova, A., Zemaitiene, R., Marks-Bielska, R., & Bielski, S. (2024). Assessment of the environmental public goods of the organic farming system: A Lithuanian case study. Agriculture, 14(3), 362.

Kryszk, H., Kurowska, K., Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., & Eźlakowski, B. (2023). Barriers and prospects for the development of renewable energy sources in Poland during the energy crisis. Energies, 16(4), 1724.

Rudnicki, R., Biczkowski, M., Wiśniewski, Ł., Wiśniewski, P., Bielski, S., & Marks-Bielska, R. (2023). Towards green agriculture and sustainable development: Pro-environmental activity of farms under the Common Agricultural Policy. Energies, 16(4), 1770.

Hanin Othman | Environmental Science and Smart Technology | Young Researcher Award 

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Ms. Hanin Othman | Environmental Science and Smart Technology | Young Researcher Award 

Ms. Hanin Othman | Pennsylvania State University | United States

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Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Hanin Othman began her academic journey with a strong foundation in architecture and design. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from The Hashemite University, Jordan in 2014, where she graduated among the top students in her class and received multiple honors, including the Best Graduation Project Award. Her academic excellence continued through her Master of Science in Architectural Engineering from The University of Jordan in 2019, where her thesis publication earned the Best Master Thesis Published Paper Award. Building upon these achievements, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Architecture (Sustainability) at Pennsylvania State University, USA. Her educational path reflects a consistent dedication to research and innovation at the intersection of environmental science and smart technology.

Professional Endeavors

Ms. Othman’s professional journey is marked by her deep involvement in academia, research, and creative technology. At Penn State University, she serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, instructing courses such as Basic Design and Research and Sustainable Architecture I & II. She is also the Artist and Maker in Residence at the Learning Factory, where she designs and leads workshops on low-cost IoT-based environmental monitoring systems using Arduino. Her earlier professional experience includes working as an Architect and Design Studio Supervisor at The Hashemite University, and as an Architect at Ruba Hosuah for Engineering. These roles allowed her to integrate sustainability principles with modern design methods, reinforcing her commitment to environmental science and smart technology.

Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Hanin Othman’s research lies at the dynamic intersection of environmental science and smart technology, with a particular focus on sustainability, digital fabrication, and sensing technologies in architecture. Her doctoral research emphasizes the development of IoT-based indoor air quality monitoring systems, integrating mobile platforms, robotic sensing, and data-driven optimization techniques. She also explores urban microclimates, vegetation impacts, and thermal comfort using simulation tools such as ENVI-met, Design Builder, and CFD modeling. Additionally, her work in robotic fabrication bridges computational design with traditional craftsmanship, pushing the boundaries of sustainable architectural innovation.

Impact and Influence

Ms. Othman has made a remarkable impact both as a researcher and an educator. Her innovative approach to integrating environmental science and smart technology into architecture has influenced sustainable design practices and academic pedagogy. She has been recognized through numerous awards, including the ICDS Rising Researcher Award (2025–2026), Fox Scholar Award (2025), Sustainability Graduate Student Award Nomination (2024–2025), and the Artists and Makers in Residence Program (2024–2025). Her teaching contributions at Penn State University have inspired many students to embrace interdisciplinary and environmentally responsive design approaches.

Academic Cites

Ms. Othman’s research contributions have been featured in conferences, workshops, and institutional publications, reflecting the growing academic acknowledgment of her work. Her studies in environmental science and smart technology have attracted attention for their real-world applicability and technological innovation. Through her participation in Penn State’s Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) and Hamer Center for Community Design, she has collaborated on projects that integrate digital twins, IoT networks, and data-driven environmental monitoring   all contributing to the broader academic discourse on sustainable and smart architectural systems.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking forward, Ms. Hanin Othman’s legacy will be defined by her contributions to sustainable architectural research and the advancement of environmental science and smart technology. Her ongoing projects, such as TwinSight: A Data-Driven Digital Twin Framework for Human-Centric Health Monitoring, highlight her vision for human-centered, data-driven, and equitable environmental design. As she continues to mentor students and collaborate across disciplines, her influence will extend to shaping the next generation of architects and environmental technologists. Her long-term goal is to pioneer scalable, low-cost sensing and smart systems that redefine sustainability in architecture.

Environmental Science and Smart Technology

Ms. Hanin Othman’s research integrates Environmental Science and Smart Technology through IoT-based sensing systems, robotic fabrication, and data-driven environmental design. Her interdisciplinary approach to Environmental Science and Smart Technology bridges architecture, engineering, and sustainability, redefining how design responds to ecological and technological challenges. The future of Environmental Science and Smart Technology continues to evolve through her innovative contributions, academic leadership, and commitment to global sustainable development.

Featured Publications

Othman, H., & Alshboul, A. A. (2020). The role of urban morphology on outdoor thermal comfort: The case of Al-Sharq City–Az Zarqa. Urban Climate, 34, 100706.

Othman, H., Azari, R., & Guimarães, T. (2024). Low-cost IoT-based indoor air quality monitoring. Technology|Architecture + Design, 8(2: Coding), 250–270.

Othman, H., Sieves, G., Guimarães, T., & Azari, R. (2025). A calibration chamber framework for low-cost indoor air quality sensor validation. Building and Environment, 113856.

Othman, H., Sieves, G., Guimaraes, T., & Azari, R. (2024). Development of a calibration chamber to evaluate the performance of a low-cost IAQ sensing device. In SIGraDi 2024 - Biodigital Intelligent Systems Conference 1.

Othman, H., & Azari, R. (2023). Exploring low-cost sensors for indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring: A review of stationary and mobile sensing systems. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference of the Arab Society 

Imam, C. A., Othman, H. A. S., & Çapunaman, Ö. B. (2023). Robotic plaster carving: Formalizing subtractive detailing of plaster surfaces for construction and crafts. In 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural

Saike Yang | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saike Yang | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral researcher, State Grid Hebei Electric Power Research Institute, State Grid Hebei Electric Power Supply Co., Ltd., China

Dr. Saike Yang is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher at the State Grid Hebei Electric Power Research Institute, where his work focuses on enhancing the safety and reliability of power systems. With a strong academic foundation and innovative research in power cable insulation detection, Dr. Yang is making significant contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Saike Yang was born in Hebei, China, in 1995. He earned his B.Sc. degree from North China Electric Power University in Baoding in 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Ph.D. from Xi’an Jiaotong University in 2022, where he specialized in power cable insulation testing and developed novel methodologies for non-destructive testing.

Experience 🛠️

Dr. Yang began his research career at the 54th Research Institute of China Electronic Technology Group Corporation from October 2022 to July 2023. He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the State Grid Hebei Electric Power Co., Ltd., and Xi’an Jiaotong University. His experience in both academic and industrial research environments equips him with a unique perspective on the practical applications of his work.

Research Interests 🔍

Dr. Yang’s research interests lie in the field of power cable insulation detection. His work primarily focuses on developing advanced non-destructive testing methods to improve the safety and reliability of electrical power systems. His innovations include new voltage generators and fault detection technologies that minimize damage to power cables during testing.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Yang’s contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards and honors. His work on power cable insulation has garnered attention for its practical applications and significant impact on the reliability of electrical systems.

Publications Top Notes 📚

S. Yang, H. Li, P. Xu, et al. (2021). A Novel DAC Generator for PD Testing of MV Cable Insulation. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 36(1), 499-501. Cited by: 50 articles. link

S. Yang, L. Wang, X. Guo, et al. (2021). Implementation of a Novel Very Low Frequency Cosine-Rectangular Voltage Generator for Insulation Testing of Power Cables. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, 36(7), 7679-7692. Cited by: 65 articles.

S. Yang, K. Zhao, L. Wang, et al. (2021). Development of the Accurate Localization of Partial Discharges in Medium-Voltage XLPE Cables Based on Pulse Reconstruction. IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution, 16(2), 193-203. Cited by: 30 articles.

S. Yang, X. Yue, J. Chen, et al. (2022). A Method to Improve the Efficiency of Onsite Damped AC Test of Medium-Voltage Cables. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 37(4), 3424-3427. Cited by: 40 articles. link