Sangkeun Oh | Environmental | Scholarly Achievement Award

Prof. Dr. Sangkeun Oh | Environmental | Scholarly Achievement Award 

Seoul National University and Science | South Korea

Professor Sang Keun Oh is a distinguished Korean construction engineering expert whose career spans academic leadership, international standardization, government advisory roles, and industry collaboration. As a Professor Emeritus at Seoul National University of Science and Technology and Research Professor at its Waterproofing Technology Research Center, he has made pioneering contributions to building construction and materials engineering, performance and quality engineering, waterproofing technology, safety, and construction standards. His expertise extends to facility waterproofing, defect dispute analysis, leakage safety, and the development of national and international standards. He previously served as Director of the Construction Technology Research Institute, Dean of the Graduate School of Housing, and held multiple leadership positions in construction-related organizations. Internationally, he has led major ISO initiatives as Convener and Project Leader and has advanced global waterproofing research through Korea-China-Japan academic collaborations. Professor Oh has authored 46 documents, accumulated 388 citations, and maintains an h-index of 10, reflecting his sustained scholarly impact. He has overseen large-scale national and industry research projects in waterproofing performance, earthquake-resistant materials, leakage safety diagnostics, and nuclear facility roofing systems. As a founding member and chairman of several key professional societies in Korea, he has shaped policy and practice in construction safety, environment, and waterproofing technology. His extensive public service includes committee roles in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and national standardization bodies. Widely recognized for his lifelong contributions, he has received multiple prestigious government awards, presidential commendations, and national honors, underscoring his significant influence on construction engineering and international standardization.

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Featured Publications 

Oh, S. K., et al. (n.d.). Breakout test for dimension stone cladding with epoxy bond. Journal of Building Engineering. (0 citations)

Oh, S. K., et al. (n.d.). Mechanical treated natural kapok fiber with Ep through oil-milling process for bio-based modified asphalt: Analysis of ageing resistance and Ep releasing. Case Studies in Construction Materials. (1 citation)

Oh, S. K., et al. (n.d.). Achieving lower temperature modification and its mechanism of SBS modified asphalt based on pre-swelling/extraction process and compositing with C9 petroleum resin. Materials and Structures. (2 citations)

Oh, S. K., et al. (n.d.). Achieving superior anti-aging properties of SBS modified asphalt through incorporating 3-methylacryloxy propyl trimethoxysilane surface functionalized MXene. Construction and Building Materials. (5 citations)

Mennatullah Hendawy | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mennatullah Hendawy | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award 

Technical University of Munich | Germany

Dr. Mennatullah Hendawy is an interdisciplinary and purpose-driven urban planner whose work bridges socio-technical design, ethics, smart cities, mediatization, visualization, and data for social good. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and holds multiple research affiliations, including with the University of California, Santa Cruz, Technical University of Munich, and the Centre for Advanced Internet Studies in Germany. Dr. Hendawy earned her PhD in Planning, Building, and Environment from the Technical University of Berlin with the highest distinction (summa cum laude), where her research focused on the digitalization and communication of urban planning in a mediatized world. Her impressive academic career includes over 20 scholarly publications, cited by 93 documents, and an h-index of 6, reflecting the significant impact of her research in urban studies and digital ethics. She has been recognized internationally through numerous awards, fellowships, and third-party grants exceeding, including funding from the European Cooperation in Science and Technology and Facebook’s Ethics in AI Research Initiative for Africa. Dr. Hendawy continues to advance interdisciplinary research that connects technology, society, and sustainable urban development

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Featured Publications 

Hamza, S. A., Azouz, N., Hammam, R., & Hendawy, M. (2025). UX placemaking towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities in public places in Egypt's Greater Cairo Region. Cities.

Hendawy, M. (2025). After the hype: The uncertain future of Smart Cities. [Book chapter].