Jeandre Kotze | Heritage and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Jeandre Kotze

Affiliation Cyprus International University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 59985522600
Documents 2
Citations 2
h-index 1
Subject Area Heritage and Sustainability
Event Research Data Analysis Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7451-3165
Jeandre Kotze
Cyprus International University

Jeandre Kotze is affiliated with Cyprus International University and is associated with scholarly work in the fields of heritage and sustainability. His academic profile reflects contributions to interdisciplinary research that emphasizes responsible environmental practices, heritage conservation, and sustainable development. The Best Researcher Award recognizes emerging scholarly achievement, measurable research quality, and a commitment to advancing knowledge through academic publications and collaborative investigation.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an overview of Jeandre Kotze’s academic profile in relation to the Best Researcher Award. His scholarly activities emphasize heritage preservation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research methodologies that contribute to evidence-based decision-making. Through published research and academic engagement, the researcher demonstrates an interest in promoting sustainable practices while supporting scientific knowledge dissemination within the international research community.[2]

Keywords

Heritage Sustainability, Cultural Heritage, Sustainable Development, Environmental Research, Research Data Analysis, Academic Publications, Scientific Research, Conservation Studies.

Introduction

The Best Researcher Award recognizes individuals whose scholarly work demonstrates research quality, integrity, and measurable academic contribution. Heritage and sustainability research increasingly requires interdisciplinary collaboration, analytical methodologies, and practical solutions that support long-term environmental and cultural resilience. Researchers working in this field contribute to evidence-based policy, conservation planning, and sustainable resource management.[3]

Research Profile

Jeandre Kotze is affiliated with Cyprus International University and has established a developing research record indexed in Scopus. His documented publications and citation profile indicate participation in scholarly communication focused on heritage and sustainability. Such work contributes to ongoing academic dialogue surrounding environmental stewardship and responsible development.[1]

Research Contributions

Demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing interdisciplinary heritage and sustainability research through collaborative academic initiatives that integrated scientific knowledge with sustainable development principles. Contributed to high-quality scholarly publications indexed in recognized academic databases, reflecting research excellence and international visibility.

Publications

The available Scopus profile records two indexed publications with an h-index of 1 and two citations. These publications contribute to the developing literature on sustainability and heritage research. Representative scholarly outputs include articles assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), enabling persistent citation and long-term accessibility within academic publishing.

Research Impact

Although representing an emerging publication record, the available citation metrics indicate growing scholarly visibility. Continued research activity, collaboration, and publication are expected to strengthen academic influence and contribute further to sustainable heritage research and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange.

Award Suitability

Based on the available scholarly indicators, Jeandre Kotze demonstrates qualities aligned with recognition through the Research Data Analysis Awards. His research interests, indexed publications, and contributions to sustainability-related scholarship illustrate academic engagement consistent with the objectives of recognizing quality research, ethical scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusion

Jeandre Kotze’s developing academic profile reflects participation in heritage and sustainability research supported by internationally indexed publications. The Best Researcher Award article highlights measurable scholarly achievements while acknowledging the importance of continued research productivity, collaboration, and scientific dissemination in advancing sustainable knowledge.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jeandre Kotze, Author ID 59985522600.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59985522600
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Jeandre Kotze ORCID Record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7451-3165
  3. Saleem, U. (2016). Enhancing motivation and work performance through innovative HR in pharmacies: A narrative case study of emotional intelligence for ServAid Pakistan.
  4. Saleem, U. (2016). Increasing employability of displaced and refugee youth through the development of marketable skills

Olha Tikhonova | Cultural Heritage | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Olha Tikhonova | Cultural Heritage | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Art History Department, Seville University, Spain

 (📊) Profile

Orcid Profile

👩‍🔬 Personal Profile

Olha Tikhonova is a dedicated, detail-oriented researcher with nearly nine years of experience in architectural research. She has an extensive publication record in architectural journals, showcasing her expertise in architectural theory, conservation of architectural monuments, and urban analysis. As a confident presenter at international conferences, Olha has earned recognition as a research fellow across three countries and has been a recipient of multiple grants.

🎓 Education

  • University of Lisbon: European Ph.D. in Architecture with Unanimous Distinction and Honours (Mar. 2020). Dissertation: “Understanding of Bastion Castles in the 17th Century in Galicia Region.” Specialization: Restoration and Conservation.
  • Lviv Polytechnic: M.S. in Architecture with Highest Honors (Dec. 2013). Thesis: “The Program of Preservation and Restoration of Ivano-Frankivsk Region Castles of the 16th-18th c.”
  • Lviv Polytechnic: B.S. in Architecture with Highest Honors (May 2012). Qualifying project: “Shopping complex in Ivano-Frankivsk city.”

🔬 Research Experience

  • Art History Department, Seville University: Assistant Professor, working on a funded project as PI (May 2024-present).
  • Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences: Post-doctoral Fellow (Apr. 2022-Mar. 2024).
  • Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto: Post-Doc Fellow (Jul. 2020-Sep. 2021).
  • The Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design (CIAUD): Ph.D. Researcher (2016-2020).
  • Vienna Technical University: Research Fellow (Jan. 2018-Apr. 2018 & May 2013).
  • Warsaw University: Research Fellow (Jul. 2016).

💰 Funding Record

  • Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship project (#847639).
  • Palladio Museum: Scholarship for course participation (€700 + VAT).
  • Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto: Portuguese National Science Foundation Post-doctoral scholarship (€23,044).
  • Vienna Technical University: Doctoral Fellowship (€4,000 + travel allowance).
  • Lisbon University: Erasmus Mundus Ph.D. award (€48,000 + insurance + study fees + travel).
  • Summer Research Grant, East European Summer School: Award for research and training (€233 + training fee + travel + accommodation).
  • Lviv Polytechnic National University: Master and Bachelor studentship grants by The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine.

🌍 Funded Conference Participation

  • Defence Sites Conference: Alicante, Spain (May 2016).
  • 6th Annual International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering: Singapore (May 2018).
  • 5th International Symposium “Formal Methods in Architecture 2020”: Lisbon, Portugal (October 2020).
  • International Conference of Young Professionals «Geoterrace-2021»: Porto, Ukraine (October 2021).

📅 Conference Organization & Committee Membership

  • Global Webinar on Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering (GWCAEE-2022): Scientific Committee Member (Aug. 2022).
  • International Scientific and Technical Conference “Design, Architecture, History and Modernity”: Scientific Committee Member (Dec. 2021).
  • Portuguese – Ukrainian Cooperation Seminar and Workshop: Organizer and Leader (Oct. 2021).

🏛️ Research Expeditions

  • Pidhirtsi Bastion Castle: Organizer and Leader of student expedition (Oct. 2021).

🛠️ Skills

  • Computer Skills: Proficient in ArchiCAD, Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, Zotero, Mendeley, VisualSFM, MeshLab, Photoshop, Python, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD 3D, Illustrator, Grasshopper, 3ds Max, Rhino, Unity3D.
  • Language Skills: Native Ukrainian, bilingual Russian, professional English, upper-intermediate Polish and Portuguese, basic German and Spanish.

📚 Teaching Experience

  • Lviv Polytechnic: Guest Lecturer (Jun. 2021-Oct. 2021).
  • Bauhaus-Universität Weimar: Digital lecture on defensive architecture (Jun. 2022).

📝 Academic Publications

  • Selected Works: Tikhonova, O. (2023). Comprehensive Study of Brody Bastion Castle in Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions. Cham: Springer.
  • Tikhonova, O. (2022). Gardens as Architectural Heritage of the Bastion Castle Ensemble. Heritage, 6(2), 1713–1731.

🎤 Conference Presentations

  • International Conferences: Presented on topics including bastion castles, urban studies, and architectural heritage at conferences in Spain, Singapore, Portugal, and Ukraine.

🔍 Research Projects (Ongoing and Completed)

  • Institute of History, Polish Academy of Sciences: Project on Jacques Perret’s influence on defensive Polish architecture.
  • University of Porto: Developed indicators for fire risk assessment of architectural heritage.
  • CIAUD: Typomorphological studies of bastion castles.
  • Vienna Technical University: Space syntax evaluation of fortified palaces.

📖 Publication

Comprehensive Study of Brody Bastion Castle

    • Authors: Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions
    • Year: 2023

Comprehensive typomorphological approach to the studies on the bastion castle phenomenon in the former Polish lands

    • Authors: Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Defensive Architecture of the Mediterranean
    • Year: 2023

The DALIH Database for Recording Disaster Damage and Loss Data in Cultural Heritage

    • Authors: Romão, Xavier; Paupério, Esmeralda; Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions
    • Year: 2023

Gardens as Architectural Heritage of the Bastion Castle Ensemble

    • Authors: Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Heritage
    • Year: 2023

COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF REMAINED BASTION CASTLES IN LVIV REGION (UKRAINE)

    • Authors: Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Current Issues in Research, Conservation and Restoration of Historic Fortifications
    • Year: 2022

The Theoretical Background of Bastion Castles in Renaissance Architectural Treatises

    • Authors: Tikhonova, Olha
    • Journal: Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Architecture, Materials and Construction
    • Year: 2022