Facilities and Workplace Management Leaderboard

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1

Odey Alshboul

Hashemite University

2

Ali Hauashdh

Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia

3

Thais Sartori

Queensland University of Technology

4

Niima Es-sakali

National Agency for the Development of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

5

Ali Hassan Ali

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

6

7

8

9

Loughborough University

10

Nur'afini Dzulkifli

University of Technology Malaysia

Rising Stars Papers

1

An integrated framework for sustainable and efficient building maintenance operations aligning with climate change, SDGs, and emerging technology

Results in Engineering|2024

103 cit.

2

Advanced predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis strategy for enhanced HVAC efficiency in buildings

Applied Thermal Engineering|2024

68 cit.

3

Towards climate-responsive net zero energy rural schools: A multi-objective passive design optimization with bio-based insulations, shading, and roof vegetation

Sustainable Cities and Society|2025

61 cit.

4

Static and dynamic glazing integration for enhanced building efficiency and indoor comfort with thermochromic and electrochromic windows

Thermal Science and Engineering Progress|2024

49 cit.

5

Tower crane safety technologies: A synthesis of academic research and industry insights

Automation in Construction|2024

47 cit.

6

Enhancing Engineering and Architectural Design Through Virtual Reality and Machine Learning Integration

Buildings|2025

47 cit.

7

Reliability of information-theoretic displacement detection and risk classification for enhanced slope stability and safety at highway construction sites

Reliability Engineering & System Safety|2025

43 cit.

8

Crane safety operations in modular integrated construction

Automation in Construction|2024

31 cit.

9

Enhancing infrastructure project outcomes through optimized contractual structures and long-term warranties

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management|2024

31 cit.

10

Analysing multifaceted barriers to modular construction in sustainable building projects: a comprehensive evaluation using multi-criteria decision making

International Journal of Construction Management|2024

29 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Papers

1

Artificial intelligence in green building

Automation in Construction|2022

242 cit.

2

Review of global research advances towards net-zero emissions buildings

Energy and Buildings|2022

149 cit.

3

Prioritizing barriers and developing mitigation strategies toward net-zero carbon building sector

Building and Environment|2022

139 cit.

4

Are bamboo construction materials environmentally friendly? A life cycle environmental impact analysis

Environmental Impact Assessment Review|2022

84 cit.

5

Environmental Impacts of Construction in Building Industry—A Review of Knowledge Advances, Gaps and Future Directions

Knowledge|2022

54 cit.

6

A Scientometric Analysis of Studies on Risk Management in Construction Projects

Buildings|2022

45 cit.

7

Using Machine Learning to Improve Cost and Duration Prediction Accuracy in Green Building Projects

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management|2023

42 cit.

8

Review of risk management studies in public-private partnerships: a scientometric analysis

International Journal of Construction Management|2022

41 cit.

9

Effect of project organization elements on the mental health of project management practitioner in AEC projects

Engineering Construction & Architectural Management|2022

32 cit.

10

Coupling analysis between cost and carbon emission of bamboo building materials: A perspective of supply chain

Energy and Buildings|2022

32 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1

Developing an adaptive model of thermal comfort and preference

eScholarship (California Digital Library)|1998

1.9k cit.

2

Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated buildings: revisions to ASHRAE Standard 55

Energy and Buildings|2002

1.4k cit.

3

Location, location, location: contextualizing organizational research*

Journal of Organizational Behavior|2001

1.1k cit.

4

Mechanical behaviour of concrete made with fine recycled concrete aggregates

Cement and Concrete Composites|2007

1k cit.

5

Key performance indicators for measuring construction success

Benchmarking An International Journal|2004

957 cit.

6

Application Areas and Data Requirements for BIM-Enabled Facilities Management

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management|2011

909 cit.

7

Occupant behavior modeling for building performance simulation: Current state and future challenges

Energy and Buildings|2015

868 cit.

8

Review of studies on the Critical Success Factors for Public–Private Partnership (PPP) projects from 1990 to 2013

International Journal of Project Management|2015

789 cit.

9

Quantifying the impacts of climate change and extreme climate events on energy systems

Nature Energy|2020

770 cit.

10

Factors Affecting the Success of a Construction Project

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management|2004

760 cit.

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