Following a round of presentations to a panel of judges, CIB is delighted to announce the winner of the Best Doctoral Dissertation award 2023 is Luca Rampini from Politecnico di Milano student chapter.
In addition, the evaluation committe has awarded two runners-up prizes of 500€ to Nourhan Heysham and Buddhini Ginigaddara.
Luca’s research dissertation ‘Artificial intelligence enhances digital asset management’ was highly acclaimed by the judges.
The annual competition now in it’s third year, is awarded in recognition of researchers whose PhD is considered worthy taking into consideration the importance of the built environment issue, writing style, readability and flow, methodology and the contribution of the research.
On winning the award Luca said
“I am deeply honored to receive the CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation Award 2023. This award not only recognizes the academic effort but also highlights the significance of my research in the Built Environment. Participating in CIB Student Chapters and being part of this award process has been incredibly enriching, offering exposure to great ideas and research methodologies.
It has also provided a unique platform to connect with a global network of talented peers and professionals, allowing me to learn from them and share insights. I am grateful for the opportunity to showcase my work, receive valuable feedback, and engage with other exceptional researchers. This award is a reminder of the collective commitment to innovation and the continual growth it brings to emerging researchers like myself.”
The presentations by the 5 shortlisted candidates took place on the 4th December before a panel of judges and an audience of engaged members.
The CIB judging panel consisted of Keith Hampson, Billy Hare and Casimir Macgregor, who noted the quality of all the shortlisted dissertations.
” We congratulate all the finalists and Dr Luca Rampini and his host institution Politecnico di Milano in particular. The CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation award is an important opportunity for young researchers in the built environment to share their work with senior peers around the world, raise their profile, and make valuable connections. It is also great experience in how to communicate the value of research to audiences who may not be expert in the field of study. This is a vital skill if we are to help government policy-makers and industry improve their decisions and practices.”
CIB Chief Executive Don Ward
The awarding of two runners-up prizes demonstrated the quality of the dissertations submitted and the high standard of work from CIB student chapters and the ECR network.
“I am truly grateful for the honour of being a part of the prestigious CIB Best Doctoral Dissertation Award 2023. Having such a platform to showcase our hard work and receive valuable feedback from an international audience is incredible. Thank you, CIB for this opportunity”
Buddhini Ginigaddara
It is an honour to be part of CIB’s pursuit to recognise significant research contributions in Built Environment research around the globe. I am proud to share the impacts of my research on Climate Resilient Social Capital Networks with the academic community, amplified by CIB’s Award recognition.
As a previous President of CIB Student Chapter and current CIB ECR Network member, I am glad to advance through my career stages with continuous exposure and support provided by CIB’s global umbrella. I hope this is a motivation to my fellow chapter members who I have passed on the chapter torch to, to seek note-worthy impact in their research by CIB and beyond.
Nourhan Heysham
The shortlisted candidates were:
- Naomi Borg – RMIT Student Chapter
Dissertation title: An Exploratory Study of Career Resilience: Future-Proofing the Project Management Profession for the 21st Century - Luca Rampini – Politecnico di Milano Student Chapter
Dissertation title: Artificial Intelligence Enhances Digital Asset Management - Samudaya Nanayakkara – Western Sydney University Student Chapter
Dissertation title: Developing a Blockchain Based Digital Procurement Framework for Construction Supply Chains - Nourhan Heysham – University of Salford Student Chapter
Dissertation title: Investigating Geospatial Social Capital Networks for Industry-based Grassroot Economies: The Case of Damietta - Buddhini Ginigaddara – Western Sydney University Student Chapter
Dissertation title: Developing a Skill Profile Prediction Model for Typologies of Offsite Construction
Congratulations to all the Best Doctoral Dissertation shortlisted candidates on their excellent work.
A recording of all the presentations can be viewed in the video recording of the event
