Arman Hajiha | Retrofitting of structures | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Arman Hajiha | Retrofitting of structures | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate,Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Arman Hajiha is a civil engineer and researcher with a strong passion for structural analysis and design. Born in Tehran, Iran, he has pursued his academic and professional career in Iran and Italy. With a solid educational background and research experience, Arman aims to contribute to the advancement of civil engineering and structural analysis. 🌉

Profile

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Education🎓

Arman Hajiha holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from Islamic Azad University (2009-2014) and an MSc in Civil Engineering – Structure from Science and Culture University (2016-2018). He is currently pursuing his second MSc in Civil Engineering – Structural Analyses at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. His research focuses on composite truss joints and strengthening techniques. 📚

Experience 💼

Arman Hajiha has worked as a Structural Design Engineer at P-Delta Company (2015-2016) and as a Physics instructor at Aspiyan Group Company (2020-present). He has also been an individual trainer in Physics and Mathematics for over 10 years. Additionally, he has been involved in various research projects, including the analysis of composite truss joints and the development of strengthening techniques. 🌆

Awards & Honors  🏆

Arman Hajiha has received several awards and honors, including the Top Ranked Student in MSc and the Highest Possible Score in Thesis. He was also the Winner of the Best Calculation Handbook in the 5th Iran National Steel Bridge Competition and the Runner-up in the Most Economic Structure Design and the Most Efficient Structure Design categories. 🎉

Research Focus  🔬

Arman Hajiha’s research focus lies in the field of structural analysis and design, particularly in the analysis of composite truss joints and the development of strengthening techniques. His research aims to improve the safety and efficiency of structural systems, with a focus on innovative materials and techniques. 🌈

Publications

1. Retrofitting of a steel truss joint by creating composite connections and PTMSs (post-tensioned metal straps) 🌉
2. Steel Bridges strengthening with composite joints and Post-Tensioned Metal Strap 🌊
3. Zoning, Sampling and Trip Distribution Analysis Data-Driven Transport Planning in Madison Metropolitan Area (case study) 🚗
4. Influence of Varied Subgrade Resilient Modulus on the Structural Design of Airport Runways ✈️
5. Trip Generation and Distribution model in Transport Planning of Madison Metropolitan Area (Case Study) 🚌

Conclusion

Arman Hajiha’s impressive educational background, research experience, and practical skills make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are areas for improvement, his strengths and achievements demonstrate his dedication to advancing knowledge and making a positive impact in his field.

Yasmeen Obaidat | Structural eng | Best Researcher Award

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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.