Ms. Sara Qwaider | Sustainable | Women Researcher Award 

Ms. Sara Qwaider | Sustainable | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Saudi Arabia

Ms. Sara Qwaider is an accomplished urbanist, architect, and sustainable city design researcher with a strong academic foundation and research-driven professional journey focused on creating innovative, people-centered, and environmentally responsible urban environments. She holds a Master of Science in Architecture from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a Bachelor of Architecture from Girne American University, where she developed an excellent command of design theories, technical expertise, and scientific methodology. Throughout her professional experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Architecture & City Design, a site manager assistant, a landscape design trainee, and a site engineer assistant, she demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, team collaboration, design proficiency, and the ability to effectively manage multidisciplinary projects aligned with sustainability goals and Saudi Vision 2030. Her research interests include smart communities, GIS-based urban analytics, social sustainability, vernacular architecture, human behavior in public spaces, and the development of green frameworks that improve quality of life in rapidly growing cities. Ms. Sara Qwaider has contributed to prominent research initiatives such as smart campus development frameworks, green rating systems tailored to regional contexts, logistics urban parks, and social life cycle assessment adaptation to Saudi needs, reflecting her commitment to bridging design, data science, and sustainable development. She excels in research skills including architectural design analysis, urban data interpretation, project-based problem-solving, and the use of advanced digital technologies, supported by strong proficiency in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Twinmotion, Lumion, Photoshop, SketchUp, JASP, and Microsoft Office. She has been recognized with multiple honors including first-place wins in smart campus innovation and university research exhibitions, demonstrating her creativity and academic excellence. Her strengths lie in applying sustainability-focused design principles to real-world challenges, mentoring students, and presenting research in competitive academic environments. Areas for continued improvement include expanding international partnerships and increasing her publication volume in high-impact indexed journals to further elevate her research visibility.