Research Excellence Award
Mirna Obeid
University of Miami, United States
The Research Excellence Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly work contributes to scientific understanding through peer-reviewed research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical relevance. Mirna Obeid has contributed to research examining urban planning, climate resilience, and sustainability through network-oriented planning frameworks. The available Scopus-indexed publication demonstrates engagement with resilience planning at multiple governance levels, reflecting the increasing importance of integrated approaches for sustainable urban development and environmental adaptation.[1]
Abstract
Mirna Obeid’s available scholarly work focuses on urban resilience and sustainable planning within the context of climate adaptation. The published research evaluates resilience planning across multiple governance levels in Miami-Dade County, emphasizing coordination among institutions responsible for climate preparedness. By examining planning networks and policy integration, the study contributes to contemporary discussions on resilient cities, sustainable infrastructure, and evidence-based urban governance.[2]
Keywords
Urban Planning; Climate Resilience; Sustainable Cities; Governance Networks; Environmental Planning; Adaptation Policy; Urban Sustainability; Resilience Planning; Network Analysis; Sustainable Development.
Introduction
Climate change presents significant challenges for rapidly developing urban environments, requiring coordinated planning among governmental agencies, communities, and infrastructure providers. Modern resilience planning increasingly incorporates network-based analytical approaches to improve policy coordination and long-term sustainability. Research examining these planning networks provides valuable insights into governance structures that support climate adaptation and resilient urban systems.[2]
Research Profile
Based on the available Scopus record, Mirna Obeid has contributed to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainable urban development, resilience planning, and environmental governance. The publication demonstrates collaboration with researchers investigating climate adaptation strategies using policy evaluation and planning-network methodologies. Although the currently available publication record is limited, the research aligns with internationally relevant sustainability priorities and contributes to broader discussions concerning resilient city planning.[1]
Research Contributions
Mirna Obeid contributed to research evaluating multi-level resilience planning networks within Miami-Dade County. The study investigates how planning frameworks interact across administrative levels to strengthen climate preparedness and urban resilience. By examining institutional coordination and policy integration, the research supports improved decision-making for sustainable cities facing environmental uncertainty. Such work demonstrates the value of interdisciplinary collaboration by combining urban planning, sustainability science, governance analysis, and network-oriented evaluation to better understand resilience planning systems and their implementation in practice.[2]
Publications
- Obeid, M., Praharaj, S., Sen Roy, S., Bond, S., & Walker, T. (2026). Urban planning for climate resilience: Evaluating multi-level network of resilience plans in Miami-Dade County. Sustainable Cities and Society.[2]
Research Impact
The available publication reflects participation in an internationally relevant area of sustainability research addressing climate resilience and urban governance. By evaluating resilience planning through a network-based perspective, the study contributes to evidence supporting coordinated policy implementation and adaptive urban management. Although citation metrics remain limited due to the recent publication, the research addresses a globally significant topic that is expected to remain important within environmental planning, resilience studies, and sustainable development scholarship.[2]
Award Suitability
Mirna Obeid’s research aligns with the objectives of the International Research Awards in Network Science and Graph Analytics through its application of network-oriented approaches to resilience planning and climate adaptation. The study demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration while addressing practical challenges associated with sustainable urban governance. Its emphasis on planning networks, institutional coordination, and resilience evaluation illustrates the relevance of network science concepts beyond traditional computational disciplines, supporting consideration within multidisciplinary research recognition programs.[3]
Conclusion
Mirna Obeid’s documented scholarly contribution highlights the application of network-based analytical methods to climate resilience and sustainable urban planning. The available Scopus-indexed publication demonstrates engagement with interdisciplinary environmental research and collaborative scientific inquiry. Through the examination of resilience planning across governance levels, the work contributes to improving knowledge surrounding sustainable city development and policy integration, making it relevant to ongoing research within sustainability science and network-informed planning methodologies.[1]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mirna Obeid, Author ID 60590555800. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/60590555800
- Praharaj, S., Sen Roy, S., Bond, S., Obeid, M., & Walker, T. (2026). Urban planning for climate resilience: Evaluating multi-level network of resilience plans in Miami-Dade County. Sustainable Cities and Society. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670726002921
- International Research Awards in Network Science and Graph Analytics. Official Award Information.
https://networkscience-conferences.researchw.com/