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). ๐ Earned a Ph.D. from Lund University, Sweden (2011), and MSc/BSc from JUST. ๐๏ธ Expert in structural retrofitting, nonlinear finite element modeling, and AI applications in civil engineering. ๐ Active researcher with 40+ publications and contributor to academic growth at JUST and Yarmouk University. ๐ Dedicated mentor, supervisor, and conference participant.
Publication Profile
“The effect of CFRP and CFRP/concrete interface models when modelling retrofitted RC beams with FEM”
๐ Composite Structures (2010), 92(6), pp. 1391โ1398.
๐ 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2011), 25(2), pp. 591โ597.
๐ 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2019), 198, pp. 313โ322.
๐ Cited 72 times, it examines innovative CFRP configurations for seismic retrofitting of RC joints.
“Evaluation of parameters of bond action between FRP and concrete”
๐ Journal of Composites for Construction (2013), 17(5), pp. 626โ635.
๐ Cited 62 times, focuses on critical bond parameters affecting FRP-concrete interaction.
“Effect of olive waste (Husk) on behavior of cement paste”
๐ Case Studies in Construction Materials (2016), 5, pp. 19โ25.
๐ฑ Cited 58 times, investigates the sustainable use of olive waste in cement paste formulations.
“Structural retrofitting of concrete beams using FRP-debonding issues”
๐ Doctoral Dissertation (2011).
๐ Cited 54 times, addresses challenges of FRP debonding in structural retrofitting applications.
“A new technique for repairing reinforced concrete columns”
๐ Journal of Building Engineering (2020), 30, 101256.
๐๏ธ 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”
๐ Results in Engineering (2020), 8, 100168.
๐ฅ๏ธ 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2020), 263, 120246.
๐ง 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”
๐ International Journal of Civil Engineering (2020), 18, pp. 585โ593.
๐ 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”
๐ Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (2019), 20(1), pp. 54โ62.
โ๏ธ 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”
๐ Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (2020), 26(2), pp. 189โ199.
๐ฅ 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”
๐ Case Studies in Construction Materials (2018), 9, e00190.
๐ Cited 27 times, highlights sustainable concrete production methods.
“Effect of aggregate size on the bond behavior between carbon fiberโreinforced polymer sheets and concrete”
๐ Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (2019), 31(12), 04019295.
๐ 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2020), 251, 118970.
๐ก๏ธ Cited 22 times, investigates bond integrity under heat exposure.
“Behavior of NSM CFRP reinforced concrete columns: Experimental and analytical work”
๐ Case Studies in Construction Materials (2021), 15, e00589.
๐๏ธ 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2018), 170, pp. 314โ325.
๐จ Cited 21 times, provides a FEM-based solution for repairing heat-damaged beams.
“Repair of heat-damaged SCC cantilever beams using SNSM CFRP strips”
๐ Structures (2020), 24, pp. 151โ162.
๐ง 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”
๐ Construction and Building Materials (2018), 190, pp. 1215โ1225.
๐ก 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.