The impact of digitalisation to the real estate market dynamics. University of Antwerp.

Aishuak Kerimzhanova is a doctoral candidate within the QuiVal research project, bringing a diverse academic and professional background to her work. She earned her Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, specializing in Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Planning and Design, Computational Engineering, and Real Estate Development. Additionally, she holds a Double Degree in Construction and Industrial Engineering from institutions in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and Lappeenranta, Finland. Her professional experience spans architectural and engineering bureaus, as well as the Infrastructural Department of the municipality of Espoo. Furthermore, she co-founded a real estate and interior design company in Almaty. Her doctoral research, DC10 – The Impact of Digitalisation on Real Estate Market Dynamics, investigates how digital technologies alter trading dynamics. Specifically, she examines the role of distributed ledger technologies, such as blockchain, and their influence on housing supply and demand through cryptographically secured transactions. As a member of the QuiVal Doctoral Network, she anticipates collaborating with fellow researchers to develop innovative solutions for the real estate sector. She is enthusiastic about contributing to the pioneering quantum-inspired valuation of circular real estate and aiding Europe in achieving its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Her multifaceted experiences and academic expertise position her to make significant contributions to the field.