Georgia Pozoukidou | CIty Planning | Research Citation Excellence Award

Georgia Pozoukidou | CIty Planning | Research Citation Excellence Award

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Prof. Dr.  Georgia Pozoukidou is a leading expert in spatial planning, land use planning, urban modelling, and resilient urban development, with a distinguished academic career dedicated to shaping sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready cities. She holds a Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning and a Master’s degree in City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, where her research focused on integrated land-use models, urban development, and land market dynamics. She also earned an Engineering Degree in Planning and Regional Development from the University of Thessaly. As a Professor at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, she actively contributes to advancing the field of spatial planning through innovative teaching, extensive research, and the development of cutting-edge urban policy approaches. Her scholarly work spans critical themes such as 15-minute cities, participatory planning, urban revitalization, and spatial resilience, emphasizing data-driven urban modelling for sustainable land-use strategies. Professor Pozoukidou has received international recognition for her contributions, including the 2021 MDPI Sustainability Best Paper Award for her influential publication on the 15-Minute City model, which has shaped contemporary debates on human-centered urbanism. She has also been honored with several prestigious awards, such as the Women Transportation Seminar Carmen E. Turner Graduate Scholarship Award and the Pennsylvania Planning Association’s Outstanding Planning Student Scholarship Award. Additionally, she earned second prize in the competition for the Strategic Spatial Development Study for the Lake Trichonida Region, reflecting her applied expertise in regional development. Her work continuously integrates theoretical innovation with practical planning solutions, promoting equitable access, urban livability, and resilient infrastructures. Through her research leadership and academic service, Professor Pozoukidou plays a vital role in advancing planning education and inspiring new generations of professionals committed to sustainable urban futures.

Featured Publications

Pozoukidou, G., & Chatziyiannaki, Z. (2021). 15-Minute City: Decomposing the new urban planning eutopia. Sustainability, 13(2), 928.

Pozoukidou, G., & Angelidou, M. (2022). Urban planning in the 15-minute city: Revisited under sustainable and smart city developments until 2030. Smart Cities, 5(4), 1356–1375.

Pozoukidou, G., & Ntriankos, I. (2017). Measuring and assessing urban sprawl: A proposed indicator system for the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 8, 30–40.

Pozoukidou, G. (2020). Designing a green infrastructure network for metropolitan areas: A spatial planning approach. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 5(2), 40.

Gavanas, N., Pozoukidou, G., & Verani, E. (2016). Integration of LUTI models into sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMPs). European Journal of Environmental Sciences, 6, 11–17.

Verani, E., Pozoukidou, G., & Sdoukopoulos, A. (2015). The effect of urban density, green spaces and mobility patterns in cities’ environmental quality: An empirical study of the metropolitan area of Thessaloniki. Spatium, 33, 8–17.

Batablinlè Lamboni | Environmental studies | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Batablinlè Lamboni | Environmental studies | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Higher Teacher Training College-University of Lomé, Togo

Batablinlè Lamboni is a dedicated researcher and educator with a strong background in environmental science and atmospheric physics. They hold a Master’s degree in Atmospheric Physics from the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, and completed their Ph.D. in the same field under the supervision of Professor Lawin E. Agnidé. Their research interests focus on the impact of climate change on water and energy resources availability, particularly in the Mono River Basin of West Africa. Batablinlè has published several papers on this topic, highlighting their expertise in climate modeling, precipitation analysis, and environmental impact assessments. In addition to their research work, Batablinlè is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students. They have also contributed to various projects and collaborations in the field of atmospheric physics, demonstrating their commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and promoting sustainability.

Professional Profile:

📚 Education:

Batablinlè Lamboni’s academic journey began with a Master’s in Theoretical Physics from the University of Lomé, Togo, in 2007. Building on this foundation, Lamboni pursued an Engineer Diploma in Environmental Sciences at the Institut de Génie de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (IGEDD), University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, graduating in 2012. Driven by a passion for environmental sciences, Lamboni furthered their studies with a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences at the Institute of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (IMSP), Benin, in 2015. This laid the groundwork for their eventual specialization, culminating in a PhD from the Hydrology and Atmospheric Physics Laboratory at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, completed between November 2016 and October 2019.

📝Professional  Experience:

Since October 2019, I have served as a Teacher-Researcher at the École Normale Supérieure (ENSATAKPAME), where I also hold the position of head of the physics and technology department. My responsibilities have included assisting colleagues with their research in atmospheric physics, collaborating on various projects, and traveling with colleagues to other physics organizations to collect samples. Additionally, I have been tasked with organizing samples for the research team and preparing drafts for technical reports. In addition to my role within the department, I am actively involved in cooperation, partnership, and development initiatives within my institution. Furthermore, I serve as a member of the National Commission in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STIM) established by the Togolese government. In this capacity, I represent the commission in matters related to Initial Training, where my duties include analyzing program content and ensuring the implementation of STEM education roadmaps in national initial training programs.

📊Research Interest:

Batablinlè Lamboni is currently a junior researcher at the Renewable Energy Laboratory within the Department of Physics at the University of Lomé and the Higher Normal School at Atakpamé (Togo). They obtained their Master’s in Atmospheric Physics from the Hydrology and Atmospheric Physics Laboratory at the Institute of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, in 2016. Subsequently, they completed their Ph.D. under the supervision of Professor Lawin E. Agnidé at the same institution in 2019. Their research focuses on the impact of climate change projections on the availability of water and energy resources. They possess rich experience in meta-analysis, statistics, graph databases, modeling, and machine learning. Their future research endeavors will concentrate on climate change, human activity, land use/cover change, water resources, and renewable energy resources.

 

Publications :

Africa-Cordex Simulations Projection of Future Temperature, Precipitation, Frequency and Intensity Indices Over Mono Basin in West Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Lawin E. Agnidé, S. Agnidé

Citation: Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change, 2018, 9, 1-12

Year: 2018

Future Extremes Temperature: Trends and Changes Assessment over the Mono River Basin, Togo (West Africa)

Authors: Emmanuel L. A., Batablinlè Lamboni, Célestin M., Hodabalo K.

Citation: Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 2019, 11, 82-98

Year: 2019

Variability of Future Rainfall over the Mono River Basin of West-Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Emmanuel L. A., Manirakiza C., Djibib Z. M.

Citation: American Journal of Climate Change, 2019, 8, 137-155

Year: 2019

Extreme Rainfall and Temperature Changes Assessment on late-twenty-first century over the Mono River Basin, Togo (West-Africa)

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin, Celestin Manirakiza, Dagbégnon Luc Olabodé

Citation: Published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences, 2020

Year: 2020

Future changes in precipitation, evapotranspiration and stream flows in the Mono Basin of West Africa

Authors: Batablinlè Lamboni, Lawin E. Agnidé, Kodja Domiho Japhet, Amoussou Ernest, Vissin Expédit

Citation: Published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences, 2021, 98, 1-6

Year: 2021

Active Control of Chaotic Oscillations in Nonlinear Chemical Dynamics

Authors: Olabodé D. L., Lamboni B., Orou Tchabi J. B. C.

Journal: Journal Applied Mathematics and Physics

Volume: 7

Pages: 547-558

Year: 2019

DOI: 10.4236/jamp.2019.73040

Wind Power Potential in Near Future Climate Scenarios: The Case for Burundi (East Africa)

Authors: Agnidé Emmanuel Lawin, Manirakiza Célestin, Lamboni B.

Journal: Asian Journal of Environment Ecology

Volume: 8

Issue: 4

Pages: 1-10

Year: 2019

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on Future Wind Power Potential in Burundi (East Africa)

Authors: Célestin M., Emmanuel L.A., Lamboni B., Marc N.

Journal: American Journal of Climate Change

Volume: 8

Pages: 237-262

Year: 2019

Trends and changes detection in rainfall, temperature and wind speed in Burundi

Authors: Lawin A. E., Manirakiza C., Lamboni B.

Journal: J. Water Clim. Chang.

Year: 2018

DOI: https:/doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2018. 155

Assessment of projected trends and changes of rainfall, temperature and wind speed across highlands and western lowlands of Burundi

Authors: Lawin A.E., Célestin M., Lamboni B.

Journal: Journal of Water and Climate Change

Year: 2018

Status: Submitted