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.

 

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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.

Weifeng Sun | Structural Health Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Weifeng Sun | Structural Health Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Chang’an University, China

Weifeng Sun 👨‍🔬, a doctor of engineering, hails from Yanling County, Henan Province. He is a lecturer and master’s supervisor at Chang’an University’s College of Geology and Engineering 🏫. As a member of the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering 🧗‍♂️ and the Communist Party of China 🇨🇳, he has published nearly 20 academic papers 📚 and holds over 40 patents and software copyrights 💻. His work is focused on geological engineering, both in teaching and research

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Education 🎓

Weifeng Sun completed his Doctorate in Engineering 🎓 with a focus on geotechnical materials and geological engineering 📊. His educational journey involved rigorous research 🧠 into the deformation and failure mechanisms of geotechnical materials, stability of soil slopes 🌱, and intelligent monitoring technologies 🖥️. His academic foundation provides a strong framework for his innovative research into geotechnical engineering 🔨, making significant contributions to both academia and practical applications in the field 🏗️.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Weifeng Sun’s professional journey spans across teaching 📘 and research 🔬 at the College of Geology and Engineering, Chang’an University 🏛️. As a lecturer and master’s supervisor 👨‍🏫, he mentors aspiring geologists and engineers while advancing his research in geotechnical engineering 🏞️. With 20+ publications and over 40 patents and software copyrights 📝, he is actively involved in cutting-edge research on geological materials and monitoring systems. His expertise extends to in-situ testing 🧪 and geotechnical project management 🚧.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Weifeng Sun’s pioneering work in geotechnical engineering has earned him numerous accolades , including recognition for his patents and contributions to the field 📜. As a member of prestigious organizations like the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering 🏅, his innovative research has been acknowledged both nationally and internationally 🌍. His patents 💡 and research papers 📖 reflect his commitment to advancing geotechnical engineering 🏗️, establishing him as a respected figure in the academic and professional communities 🎖️.

Research Focus 🔍.

Weifeng Sun’s research interests lie in the deformation and failure mechanisms of geotechnical materials 🧱, plant-based control on shallow soil slopes stability 🌳, intelligent monitoring for geotechnical structures 🖥️, and in-situ testing of geotechnical materials 🧪. His work aims to improve the safety and efficiency of geotechnical engineering projects 🌐 by leveraging advanced monitoring techniques and developing sustainable engineering solutions 🌱. His multidisciplinary approach addresses both macroscopic and microscopic geotechnical challenges 🔍.

Publications Top Notes

“A Statistical Damage Model for the Soil–Structure Interface Considering Interface Roughness and Soil Shear Area”
Construction and Building Materials, 2024-06
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136606

“Effect of Dry-Wet Cycles and Freeze-Thaw Cycles on the Antierosion Ability of Fiber-Reinforced Loess”
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021-01
DOI: 10.1155/2021/8834598

“Deformation of Geogrid-Reinforced Segmental Retaining Wall Due to Insufficient Compaction of the Loess Backfill: Case Study in Shaanxi Province, China”
Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 2019-09-18
DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001346

“Failure Models of a Loess Stacked Dam: A Case Study in the Ansai Area (China)”
Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2019-09-06
DOI: 10.1007/s10064-019-01605-z

“A Dry Soil Crushing and Screening Device in Geotechnical Test”
Patent ZL201821116361.2 (2019-01-18)

“A Soil Sensor Installation Device”
Patent ZL201821109384.0 (2019-01-04)

“A Rebar Meter Used to Monitor Force of Anchor Embed in Rock and Soil”
Patent ZL201721579552.8 (2018-08-10)

“A Comprehensive Geotechnical Test Platform for Geological Model Tests of Complex Slopes”
Patent ZL201710480631.1 (2017-08-29)

 

Conclusion

Dr. Weifeng Sun is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his substantial contributions to geological engineering, including a robust portfolio of publications and patents. His research addresses critical issues in the field, and his role as an educator further underscores his impact. With improvements in global collaboration and broader dissemination of his work, Dr. Sun could further elevate his stature in the international research community. Overall, his innovative approaches and commitment to advancing geological engineering make him a strong contender for the award.

Dr Osvaldo Carvente| structural changes under external perturbations | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Osvaldo Carvente ; Leading Researcher in structural changes under external perturbations
Dr Osvaldo Carvente,  Autonomous University of Yucatanm

Dr. Osvaldo Carvente is a distinguished Professor and Researcher at the Engineering Faculty of the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico. Since 2003, he has been contributing his expertise and knowledge to the academic and research endeavors of the institution. Dr. Carvente is known for his dedication to teaching, research, and scholarly activities, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the field of engineering. His contributions have had a significant impact on the university’s academic community and have furthered the institution’s reputation for excellence in engineering education and research.

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The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from google scholar:

Cited by : All-254

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Education:

 

Dr. Osvaldo Carvente is a highly qualified professional with a strong academic background in Physics. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, Mexico, between 1997 and 2001. Building on this foundation, Dr. Carvente pursued advanced studies and completed a Master of Science with a Specialty in Applied Physics at the IPN Research and Advanced Studies Center (CINVESTAV-MERIDA), Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, from 2001 to 2003. Continuing his academic pursuit, he achieved a Ph.D. with a Specialty in Applied Physics, also from the IPN Research and Advanced Studies Center (CINVESTAV-MERIDA), Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, from 2003 to 2007. Dr. Carvente’s extensive academic journey reflects his dedication to mastering the field of Physics and his commitment to advancing his knowledge through research and higher education.

 

Leadership:

 

Since June 2019, as a chief of the postgraduate studies and the research unit in my institution, I have been the head of 40 researchers and responsible of almost 70 students of master and PhD degree.

Dr. Chetan Kumar Hirwani | Composite/Computational modelling

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Dr. Chetan Kumar Hirwani: Leading Researcher in Composite/Computational modelling
Dr. Chetan Kumar Hirwani, National Institute of Technology Patna.

Dr. Chetan Kumar Hirwani is a dedicated researcher at the National Institute of Technology, Patna, specializing in composite computational modeling. His work delves into the intricate realm of materials science, employing advanced computational techniques to unravel the complexities of composite materials. With a focus on innovation and precision, Dr. Hirwani contributes significantly to the understanding and enhancement of material properties. His research not only enriches the academic landscape but also holds promise for practical applications, paving the way for advancements in fields ranging from aerospace  engineering to renewable energy. Driven by a passion for cutting-edge science, he remains at the forefront of transformative research in his domain.

 

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RESEARCH GATE

 

The impact of him research is evident in citation metrics and indices from google scholar:

Cited by : All-1196

citations- 1183

h-index-23

 

Education:

January 2019 Ph.D. Department of Mechanical Engineering National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Rourkela, Odisha, India. Thesis Title: “Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Dynamic Behavior of Delaminated Composite Shell Panel under HygroThermo-Mechanical Loading” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. S. K. Panda, Associate Professor Thesis Co-Supervisor: Dr. S. S. Mahapatra, Professor

June 2014 M.Tech. (Machine Design with 86.9%) Department of Mechanical Engineering Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, A Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. Thesis Title: “Fabrication and Property Analysis of Fiber/Particulate Reinforced Polymer Composites” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Bhushan, Associate Professor Chetan Kumar Hirwani Assistant Professor, NIT Patna, Patna, Bihar, India Ph.D.

June 2012 B.E. (Mechanical Engineering with 81.2%) Department of Mechanical Engineering Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, A Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India.

March 2008 Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (12th) with 85.4% Saraswati Higher Secondary School Kanker, Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education, Raipur, India.

March 2005 High School Certificate Examination (10th) with 79.33% Govt. Higher Secondary School, Patoud, Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education, Raipur, India.

 

Research Interests:

Solid Mechanics
Advanced Composite Structures
FEM
Vibration
Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer composite
Damage modelling of Laminated Structure

 

Teaching Interests:

Engineering Mechanics

Strength of Material

Theory of Machine

Design of Machine Element

Vibration

Composite

 

Publications and Top Noted:

[1] Choudhary J, Patle BK, Ramteke PM, Hirwani CK, Panda SK, Katariya PV. Static and Dynamic Deflection Characteristics of Cracked Porous FG Panels. International Journal of Applied Mechanics. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1758825122500764.

[2] Panda Sir JVET, Hissaria P, Ramteke PM, Hirwani CK, Mahmoud SR, Erukala KM, Panda SK. Numerical Investigation of Eigenvalue Characteristics (Vibration and Buckling) of Damaged Porous Bidirectional FG Panels. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies (Accepted, August 15, 2022).

[3] Panda Sir TIIM, Srivastava L, Krishnanand L, Kishore Nath N, Hirwani CK, Panda SK. Effect of Blast Load on Dynamic Deflection Responses of Internally Damaged CarbonEpoxy Laminated Composite Shallow Shell Panel using Experimental Properties. Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (Accepted, July 8, 2022).

[4] Tiwari S, Hirwani CK, Barman AG. Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite shallow shell panel-FEM HOSDT and experimental approach. European Journal of Mechanics – A/Solids 2022:104772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euromechsol.2022.104772.

[5] Dewangan HC, Sharma N, Hirwani CK, Panda SK. Numerical eigenfrequency and experimental verification of variable cutout (square/rectangular) borne layered glass/epoxy flat/curved panel structure. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines 2022;0:1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/15397734.2020.1759432.