Yasmeen Obaidat | Structural eng | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yasmeen Obaidat | Structural eng | Best Researcher Award

Professor at ordan university of science and technology, Jordan

Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST). 📚 Earned a Ph.D. from Lund University, Sweden (2011), and MSc/BSc from JUST. 🏗️ Expert in structural retrofitting, nonlinear finite element modeling, and AI applications in civil engineering. 🌍 Active researcher with 40+ publications and contributor to academic growth at JUST and Yarmouk University. 🎓 Dedicated mentor, supervisor, and conference participant.

 

Publication Profile

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Education🎓

Ph.D.: Civil Engineering, Structural Mechanics, Lund University, Sweden (2011). Dissertation: Structural retrofitting of concrete beams using FRP Licentiate: Structural Mechanics, Lund University, Sweden (2009). Thesis: Retrofitting reinforced concrete beams with CFRP. M.Sc.: Structural Engineering, JUST, Jordan (2007). Thesis: Retrofitting RC beams with composite laminates. B.Sc.: Structural Engineering, JUST, Jordan (2004).

Experience🧑‍🏫

Professor, Civil Engineering, JUST (2023-present). Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, JUST (2012-2019). Head of Civil Engineering Department, Yarmouk University (2012-2015). Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, JUST and Yarmouk University. Established civil engineering labs and supervised 50+ undergrad projects.

Awards and Honors🏆

Member of Undergraduate Projects Committee, Jordanian Engineers Association (2019-present).  Instrumental in academic and research partnerships nationally and internationally.  Established civil engineering labs at Yarmouk University.  Significant contributions to faculty development at JUST and Yarmouk University.

Research Focus🔍 

Structural retrofitting and strengthening with FRP materials.  Nonlinear finite element modeling in civil engineering applications. AI integration in structural engineering solutions  Climatic design for sustainable civil engineering practices.  Published 40+ peer-reviewed articles and supervised MSc/PhD students.

Publication  Top Notes

“The effect of CFRP and CFRP/concrete interface models when modelling retrofitted RC beams with FEM”
📄 Composite Structures (2010), 92(6), pp. 1391–1398.
👀 Cited 369 times, this study investigates finite element modeling (FEM) techniques for retrofitted RC beams using CFRP.

“Retrofitting of reinforced concrete beams using composite laminates”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2011), 25(2), pp. 591–597.
🔗 Cited 202 times, this article explores composite laminate retrofitting for RC beams, focusing on structural performance.

“Retrofitting of partially damaged reinforced concrete beam-column joints using various plate-configurations of CFRP under cyclic loading”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2019), 198, pp. 313–322.
🌐 Cited 72 times, it examines innovative CFRP configurations for seismic retrofitting of RC joints.

“Evaluation of parameters of bond action between FRP and concrete”
📄 Journal of Composites for Construction (2013), 17(5), pp. 626–635.
📊 Cited 62 times, focuses on critical bond parameters affecting FRP-concrete interaction.

“Effect of olive waste (Husk) on behavior of cement paste”
📄 Case Studies in Construction Materials (2016), 5, pp. 19–25.
🌱 Cited 58 times, investigates the sustainable use of olive waste in cement paste formulations.

“Structural retrofitting of concrete beams using FRP-debonding issues”
📄 Doctoral Dissertation (2011).
📗 Cited 54 times, addresses challenges of FRP debonding in structural retrofitting applications.

“A new technique for repairing reinforced concrete columns”
📄 Journal of Building Engineering (2020), 30, 101256.
🏗️ Cited 44 times, proposes an innovative column repair method using CFRP.

“Non-linear finite-element investigation of the parameters affecting externally-bonded FRP flexural-strengthened RC beams”
📄 Results in Engineering (2020), 8, 100168.
🖥️ Cited 42 times, presents a FEM analysis for flexural strengthening of RC beams.

“New anchorage technique for NSM-CFRP flexural strengthened RC beam using steel clamped end plate”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2020), 263, 120246.
🚧 Cited 40 times, this work details advanced anchorage solutions for NSM-CFRP systems.

“Performance of RC beam strengthened with NSM-CFRP strip under pure torsion: Experimental and numerical study”
📄 International Journal of Civil Engineering (2020), 18, pp. 585–593.
🔄 Cited 38 times, investigates the torsional strengthening of RC beams using NSM-CFRP strips.

“Shear strengthening of RC beams using near-surface mounted carbon fibre-reinforced polymers”
📄 Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (2019), 20(1), pp. 54–62.
✂️ Cited 38 times, explores NSM-CFRP applications for shear strength enhancement.

“Compressive strength prediction of lightweight short columns at elevated temperature using gene expression programming and artificial neural network”
📄 Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (2020), 26(2), pp. 189–199.
🔥 Cited 27 times, uses AI to predict structural performance under heat stress.

“Case study on production of self-compacting concrete using white cement by-pass dust”
📄 Case Studies in Construction Materials (2018), 9, e00190.
🔍 Cited 27 times, highlights sustainable concrete production methods.

“Effect of aggregate size on the bond behavior between carbon fiber–reinforced polymer sheets and concrete”
📄 Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2019), 31(12), 04019295.
📐 Cited 24 times, examines how aggregate size impacts CFRP-concrete bond behavior.

“Effect of elevated temperature on the bond behavior between NSM-CFRP strips and recycled aggregate concrete”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2020), 251, 118970.
🌡️ Cited 22 times, investigates bond integrity under heat exposure.

“Behavior of NSM CFRP reinforced concrete columns: Experimental and analytical work”
📄 Case Studies in Construction Materials (2021), 15, e00589.
🏗️ Cited 21 times, combines experimental and analytical approaches to column strengthening.

“A nonlinear finite element model for shear deficient heat-damaged concrete beams repaired using NSM CFRP strips”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2018), 170, pp. 314–325.
🔨 Cited 21 times, provides a FEM-based solution for repairing heat-damaged beams.

“Repair of heat-damaged SCC cantilever beams using SNSM CFRP strips”
📄 Structures (2020), 24, pp. 151–162.
🔧 Cited 20 times, focuses on repairing SCC beams using advanced CFRP techniques.

“Innovative strengthening schemes of concrete cantilever beams using CFRP sheets: End anchorage effect”
📄 Construction and Building Materials (2018), 190, pp. 1215–1225.
💡 Cited 17 times, analyzes the end anchorage impact in CFRP-strengthened beams.

Conclusion

The candidate demonstrates exceptional qualifications and achievements in structural mechanics, retrofitting techniques, and civil engineering education. Their blend of academic excellence, research productivity, leadership roles, and mentorship makes them a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. By focusing on enhancing global impact and diversifying research interests, they can further solidify their stature as a leading researcher.

Jianzhi Li | Fiber sensing | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Jianzhi Li | Fiber sensing | Best Researcher Award

 professor at Shijiazhuang Tiedao University,  china

Jianzhi Li is a Professor at the Key Laboratory of Structural Health Monitoring and Control, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, specializing in fiber sensing technology and structural health monitoring. 🌉 She earned her Ph.D. from Beijing Jiaotong University and later held an academic post at Osaka University, Japan. 🚄 Her work focuses on enhancing railway infrastructure safety through innovative sensing techniques. 📚 Jianzhi has published numerous SCI papers and authored several books. 🚀 Her groundbreaking contributions in the field have earned her multiple awards, cementing her status as a leading researcher in fiber optics and structural health.

Publication Profile

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Education 🎓

Jianzhi Li earned her Ph.D. in Structural Diagnosis and Optimization from Beijing Jiaotong University in 2009. 📚 Her doctoral studies focused on identifying and solving complex structural challenges in engineering. 🌏 She further broadened her academic horizons by serving as an Associate Professor at Osaka University in Japan between 2014 and 2015. 🏛️ This role allowed her to collaborate internationally and enhance her expertise in fiber optic sensing technology. ✨ Throughout her education, she gained deep insights into the intersections of structural health and smart material technologies, which now form the cornerstone of her research endeavors.

Experience 🏢 

Jianzhi Li currently serves as a Professor at Shijiazhuang Tiedao University’s Key Laboratory of Structural Health Monitoring and Control. 🚇 She has led several high-impact projects, particularly in fiber optic sensing and structural health monitoring for railways and bridges. 🌉 During 2014–2015, she was an Associate Professor at Osaka University, contributing to international collaborations. 📊 With over 20 patents to her name and numerous published works in prestigious journals, her experience spans industry-relevant research and cutting-edge academic advancements. 💼 She also leads the China National Key Research and Development Program, contributing to the enhancement of railway infrastructure safety.

Awards and Honors  🏆

Jianzhi Li has received numerous awards, including the First Prize for Technological Invention in Hebei Province. 🌟 She was recognized with the “Best Paper” award at the 6th International Conference on Optoelectronic Sensing. 🎖️ Her outstanding research contributions have earned her prestigious honors such as the Hebei Outstanding Youth Talent Award and a place in the Hebei 333 Talent Program. 📜 She has authored three books, including an internationally recognized English-language textbook, and her innovative work in fiber sensing and structural health has placed her among the top researchers in China. 🌍 Her membership in the Chinese Optical Society and other professional groups reflects her impact on the scientific community.

Research Focus🔬

Jianzhi Li’s research is centered on fiber optic sensing technologies and structural health monitoring. 🚇 Her work addresses critical infrastructure challenges, including heavy-duty railway bridges and roadbeds. 🔧 She has been instrumental in advancing fiber-based sensing systems for monitoring railway hazards and enhancing safety through predictive detection. 🛰️ Her research extends to smart materials and their applications in dynamic environments, focusing on the early detection of structural anomalies. 🚀 Jianzhi’s contributions are practical and forward-looking, pushing the boundaries of electromagnetic and optical sensing in engineering, leading to the development of more robust and resilient civil structures.

Publication  Top Notes

Evaluation of Concrete Carbonation Based on a Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor
📅 Published: December 2023
📰 Journal: Micromachines
🌐 DOI: 10.3390/mi15010029
Contributors: Jianzhi Li, Haiqun Yang, Handong Wu

This paper introduces a novel approach for monitoring concrete carbonation using Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors, a crucial method for assessing structural durability.

A Long-Term Monitoring Method of Corrosion Damage of Prestressed Anchor Cable
📅 Published: March 2023
📰 Journal: Micromachines
🌐 DOI: 10.3390/mi14040799
Contributors: Jianzhi Li, Chen Wang, Yiyao Zhao

This research presents a long-term monitoring technique for detecting corrosion in prestressed anchor cables, improving infrastructure safety and longevity.

A Combined Positioning Method Used for Identification of Concrete Cracks
📅 Published: November 2021
📰 Journal: Micromachines
🌐 DOI: 10.3390/mi12121479
Contributors: Jianzhi Li, Bohao Shen, Junjie Wang

This paper discusses a hybrid method for accurately identifying concrete cracks, advancing structural health monitoring.

A Spiral Distributed Monitoring Method for Steel Rebar Corrosion
📅 Published: November 2021
📰 Journal: Micromachines
🌐 DOI: 10.3390/mi12121451
Contributors: Jianzhi Li, Yiyao Zhao, Junjie Wang

Conclusion

Professor Jianzhi Li stands out as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her exemplary research contributions, innovative spirit, and recognized leadership in the field of fiber sensing and structural health monitoring. Her achievements reflect not only her commitment to advancing science and technology but also her potential to further influence the field. With targeted improvements in professional engagement and industry collaboration, she could amplify her impact even more.