Best Researcher Award
Soyeon Park
Lotte Group Research and Development Center, South Korea
Soyeon Park is a researcher affiliated with the Lotte Group Research and Development Center in South Korea. Her reported scholarly profile includes 10 documents, 133 citations, and an h-index of 7. Her research record includes a 2026 publication examining the post-occupancy performance of relocatable modular construction for temporary educational facilities. This work addresses the evaluation of adaptable building methods in educational settings and provides a basis for considering their practical performance after occupation. The profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award category of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Bibliographic and citation information should be interpreted in the context of the relevant database records and their update dates. [1] [2]
Abstract
This article presents a concise overview of Soyeon Park’s reported research profile and its relevance to innovation-focused recognition. A highlighted 2026 publication, co-authored with Truong Dang Hoang Nhat Nguyen, Jinhak Jeong, and Yonghan Ahn, investigates post-occupancy evaluation of relocatable modular construction for temporary educational facilities. The topic connects building adaptability, educational infrastructure, and the assessment of facilities in use. Reported bibliometric indicators offer additional context for understanding the visibility of the researcher’s scholarly output. [2]
Keywords
Soyeon Park; Decision Sciences; modular construction; post-occupancy evaluation; temporary educational facilities; research impact; scholarly publications; Best Researcher Award; South Korea; innovation.
Introduction
Researcher recognition commonly considers publication activity, citation indicators, subject relevance, and the contribution of individual studies. Park’s reported profile combines bibliometric measures with research on modular construction and the performance of temporary educational facilities. Such facilities raise questions about flexibility, usability, and the suitability of building solutions for changing institutional needs. Evaluating occupied facilities can help identify practical considerations that may not be fully apparent during design or construction. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied profile records 10 documents, 133 citations, and an h-index of 7. These indicators describe different aspects of indexed research output and citation activity. They should not be treated as independent proof of research quality, and their interpretation depends on database coverage, author attribution, and the date of retrieval. The stated subject area is Decision Sciences, while the highlighted publication concerns construction and architectural management.
Research Contributions
The identified study addresses post-occupancy evaluation of relocatable modular construction for temporary educational facilities. Post-occupancy evaluation examines how a building performs after users begin occupying it. In modular educational settings, this approach can inform discussions of adaptability, operational suitability, and the relationship between facility design and everyday use. The article title establishes the study’s focus, but specific findings and methods should be confirmed from the full publication rather than inferred from bibliographic information alone. [2]
Publications
The supplied publication record identifies the following article:
- Nguyen, T. D. H. N., Park, S., Jeong, J., & Ahn, Y. (2026). “Post occupancy evaluation of the relocatable modular construction method for temporary educational facilities.” Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. The DOI and full bibliographic details require verification against the publisher’s record. [2]
Research Impact
The reported 133 citations indicate that the indexed publications have received scholarly attention. An h-index of 7 represents a citation-based measure of publication performance, subject to the database’s coverage and attribution. Neither measure alone establishes the practical or societal impact of a particular study. A fuller assessment would consider the article’s verified findings, subsequent research use, and relevance to decisions about educational infrastructure.
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award category of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards provides a context for presenting research activity and potential contributions. Park’s supplied bibliometric indicators and the identified 2026 co-authored publication may be considered as elements of a broader evaluation. A fair award assessment should also review verified authorship, research originality, methodological rigor, publication quality, and relevance to the stated criteria. This profile does not independently establish an award decision or confirmed recipient status.
Conclusion
Soyeon Park’s supplied research profile documents scholarly publications and citation activity, alongside a 2026 study on post-occupancy evaluation of relocatable modular educational facilities. The publication topic offers a practical perspective on evaluating adaptable construction after occupation. Further conclusions about research quality and impact should rely on the complete article, independently verified bibliographic information, and transparent award assessment criteria.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Soyeon Park, Author ID 57213917853. Scopus. The supplied author profile is the source for the bibliometric figures reported in this article; figures may change as the database is updated.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57213917853
- Nguyen, T. D. H. N., Park, S., Jeong, J., & Ahn, Y. (2026). Post occupancy evaluation of the relocatable modular construction method for temporary educational facilities. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
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