Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon | Construction | Women Researcher Award

Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon , Technische Universität Dresden , Germany.

Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon is a dedicated Civil Engineer and Project Management expert based in Dresden, Germany. 🎓 With a Master’s degree from Salford University, UK, and a B.Sc. from the University of Basrah, Iraq, he brings over 15 years of rich industrial and academic experience. 🏗️ He has contributed to major infrastructure projects like AlFaw Grand Port and Basra Sport City, excelling in project control, supervision, and quantity surveying. 📊 Since 2020, he works as a Scientific Assistant at TU Dresden, participating in innovative research on building evacuation and smart construction technologies. 🏢🔥 Married with three sons, he balances professional excellence and family life. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

Professional Profile

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Education and Experience

Education 🎓:

MSC in Project Management in Construction – Salford University, UK (2015)
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – University of Basrah, Iraq (1996)

Professional Experience – Industrial 🏗️:

Project Control Engineer, DAEWOO E&C (2015–2020)
- Assisted Project Planning & Control Manager
- Updated project progress and prepared monthly payments
Resident Engineer, Baker Wilkins & Smith (2010–2012)
- Supervised interior road construction
- Prepared daily reports
Quantity Surveyor, Modern Contracting Company (2007–2009)
- Took off quantities and prepared invoices

Professional Experience – Academic 📚:

Teacher Assistant, University of Basrah (2003–2020, part-time)
- Delivered lectures, supervised labs and theses
Scientific Assistant, Institute of Construction Informatics, TU Dresden (2020–2025)
- Participates in cutting-edge research projects

Summary Suitability

Mrs. Nidhal Al-Sadoon is a highly qualified and dedicated researcher whose professional and academic contributions make her an outstanding candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With a strong background in civil engineering and project management, combined with significant experience in both industry and academia, Nidhal has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing construction informatics and sustainable infrastructure development.

Professional Development

Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon has continuously expanded his expertise in project management and construction engineering. 📈 His role as Project Control Engineer honed his skills in project planning, progress monitoring, and financial applications. 💼 At TU Dresden, he has transitioned into academic research, contributing to real-time building evacuation simulation systems and intelligent construction industry empowerment projects. 🔥🏢 His involvement in the BEST and iECO research projects reflects his commitment to innovation in construction informatics and safety. 🚧🖥️ This blend of practical experience and research engagement underpins his professional growth and influence in both industry and academia. 🎓💡

Research Focus

Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon research centers on construction informatics and safety engineering. 🏢💻 He is actively involved in projects like BEST, focusing on real-time building evacuation simulation for airborne hazards and fire emergencies, which enhances safety protocols and emergency response. 🔥🚨 Additionally, his work on iECO aims to empower the construction industry through intelligent systems, integrating digital technologies and data analytics for optimized project management and control. 📊🛠️ His research bridges traditional civil engineering practices with innovative informatics, contributing to safer, smarter, and more efficient construction environments. 🏗️🔍

Awards and Honors

👨‍🏫 Teacher Assistant, University of Basra (Part-time) | 10/2003 – 02/2020
- Delivered teaching materials, tutorials, seminars, and lectures
- Supervised practical work in Concrete and BIM labs
- Guided undergraduate students on project work and theses
🧑‍🔬 Scientific Assistant (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter), Institute of Construction Informatics, Dresden University of Technology, Germany | 05/2020 – 04/2025

Research Projects 🔬💡

🔥 BEST Project: Real-time Building Evacuation Simulation & Training System for Airborne Hazards & Fire (bestsim.eu)
🏗️ iECO Project: Intelligent Empowerment Of Construction Industry (ieco-gaiax.de)

Publication Top Notes

Al-Sadoon, N. and Scherer, R.J., 2021, October. IFC Semantic Extension for Dynamic Fire Safety Evacuation Simulation. In Proc. of the Conference CIB W78 (Vol. 2021, pp. 11-15).
Al-Sadoon, N., Katranuschkov, P., and Scherer, R.J. Extending ICDD Implementation to a Dynamic Multimodel Framework. In Proc. of the Conference ECPPM 2022, September. DOI: 10.1201/9781003354222-15.
Al-Sadoon, N., Menzel, K., and Scherer, R.J., 2022, October. Multimodel Framework for Digital Twin Empowerment. In Proc. of the Conference ICCCBE 2022.
Al-Sadoon, N., Menzel, K., and Scherer, R.J. FROM STATIC TO DYNAMIC INFORMATION CONTAINERS. In Proc. of the Conference EC3 2023.
Vaats, A., Hamdan, A., Al-Sadoon, N., Wogan, M., and Menzel, K. INTEGRATION OF SEMANTIC TEMPORAL INFORMATION IN BIM USING ONTOLOGIES. In Proc. of the Conference EC3 2023.
Al-Sadoon, N., Fauth, J., and Menzel, K. From the ‘Bauwerksbuch’ to the EU-proposal for Building Logbooks: Digital Twins and Long Term Data Management. In Proc. of the Conference PRO-VE 2023.
Al-Sadoon, N.; Scherer, R.J.; Strnadl, C.F., 2025. Dynamic Multi-Model Container Framework for Cloud-Based Distributed Digital Twins (dDTws). Buildings, 15(10), 1722. DOI: 10.3390/buildings15101722.
Vaatz, A., Hamdan, A., Wogan, M., Al-Sadoon, N., and Menzel, K., 2025, July. Introduction of the Ontology for Chronological Construction Processes (OCCP). In Proc. of the Conference EC3 2025.
Al-Sadoon, N., Ibrahim, A., and Scherer, R.J., 2025, July. Smart Multimodel Containers: AI Supported Automatic Linking. In Proc. of the Conference EG-ICE 2025.
Al-Sadoon, N., Scherer, R., and Karsten, M., Dynamic Building Model for Interactive Hazard and Crowd Evacuation Simulations. Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), Vol. 0, pp. 1-2, DOI: 10.36680/j.itcon.2024.0 (in press).

Conclusion

Mrs.Nidhal Al-Sadoon embodies the qualities celebrated by the Women Researcher Award—excellence in research, dedication to education, and impactful industry engagement. Her multidisciplinary expertise and leadership in innovative construction informatics projects not only contribute to advancing her field but also inspire future generations of women researchers in engineering and technology. Recognizing Nidhal with this award would highlight her outstanding achievements and promote the vital role of women in STEM fields.

Mr. RAJIV K N | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Chief Engineer, REVA UNIVERSITY, India

Rajiv K N is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in water supply and sanitation projects. He has worked with the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in various capacities, contributing to the development of mega-infrastructures. His expertise spans technical, managerial, and execution aspects of water supply and sanitation projects.

🎓 Education

Rajiv K N holds a BE in Civil Engineering from Mysore University (1988-1992), an ME in Structural Engineering from Bombay University (1993-1995), and an MBA from ITM University (2018). He is currently a Research Scholar at REVA University, Bangalore, specializing in “Reuse of Treated Wastewater for Concrete Manufacturing.”

👨‍🔬 Experience

Rajiv K N has extensive experience in project management, design, and execution of water supply and sanitation projects. He has worked on projects funded by international agencies like JICA/World Bank and has been involved in tendering, evaluation, and contract management. He has also designed and executed several water treatment plants, pumping stations, and sewage treatment plants.

🔍 Research Interest

Rajiv K N’s research focuses on the reuse of treated wastewater for concrete manufacturing, exploring sustainable approaches to water conservation and waste management. His research aims to develop innovative solutions for utilizing secondary treated wastewater and fly ash in concrete production.

📚 Publications

1. Reuse of Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash for the Manufacturing of Concrete: A Sustainable Approach 🌿
2. Workability, Mechanical, Durability and Micro-structural Investigation of Sustainable Concrete Utilizing Secondary Treated Wastewater, Fly Ash and Sodium Nitrite 💡
3. Modelling the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Manufactured with Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash 🤖
4. Predicting the Compressive Strength of Sustainable Concrete Utilizing Secondary Treated Wastewater, Fly Ash and Sodium Nitrite 📊
5. Corrosion Studies on Reinforced Concrete Produced with Secondary Treated Wastewater and Fly Ash with Sodium Nitrite as Corrosion Inhibitor 🧪
6. Sustainable Reuse of Secondary Treated Sewage Water for Concrete Manufacturing: A Review 📚

Conclusion

The researcher demonstrates a strong potential for the Best Researcher Award, with extensive experience, research productivity, and an interdisciplinary approach. While there are areas for improvement, such as more emphasis on research impact and collaboration, the researcher’s contributions to sustainable water management and concrete manufacturing make them a compelling candidate for this award.