Rajab Abousnina | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rajab Abousnina | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Curtin University | Australia

Dr. Rajab Abousnina is a researcher in civil and environmental engineering with a strong focus on sustainable construction materials and infrastructure technologies. His research expertise spans geopolymer concrete, waste-based materials, 3D concrete printing, composite materials, and structural health monitoring. A significant part of his work addresses carbon reduction in construction through the use of industrial by-products, alternative binders, and low-cost activators. He has led and contributed to numerous projects on oil-contaminated materials, recycled aggregates, and advanced cementitious systems, linking material innovation with durability and environmental performance. His research also extends to membrane technologies and wastewater treatment, particularly in the context of oily and produced water. With extensive experience in experimental testing, microstructural analysis, and applied engineering solutions, his work has resulted in a substantial body of high-impact journal publications and industry-focused technical reports, contributing to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

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Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Head of Department | University of Tehran | Iran

Prof. Younes Noorollahi is a distinguished researcher in the field of renewable energy engineering, with a strong focus on energy systems modeling, sustainable energy planning, and low-carbon transitions. His research integrates advanced numerical modeling, geographic information systems (GIS), and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to assess, optimize, and deploy renewable energy resources across diverse climatic and socio-economic contexts. A significant portion of his work addresses the strategic integration of renewable technologies—such as geothermal, solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy storage—into national and regional energy systems to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. His scholarly contributions span energy transition modeling, geothermal resource assessment, smart energy systems, net-zero and low-carbon building design, renewable-powered desalination, and the water–energy–food–environment nexus. He has played a key role in advancing methodologies for site selection of renewable energy facilities, demand-side management, and sector coupling through innovative modeling frameworks and decision-support tools. His research is widely applied to real-world energy challenges, particularly in energy-intensive and fossil-fuel-dependent regions undergoing transition toward cleaner systems.

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Sustainable Development Using Renewable Energy Technology


– Renewable Energy, 2020 (854 Citations)

Energy Hub: From a Model to a Concept – A Review


– Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 (584 Citations)

Multi-Criteria Decision Support System for Wind Farm Site Selection Using GIS


– Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2016 (376 Citations)

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development


– Renewable Energy, 2022 (368 Citations)

Damao Xu | Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damao Xu | Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Deputy director | China University of Mining and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damao Xu is an active researcher in the field of environmental and earth sciences, with a strong emphasis on soil and groundwater pollution, contaminant migration, and sustainable remediation technologies. The research portfolio centers on understanding the geochemical behaviors, environmental availability, and health risks of potentially toxic elements in contaminated soils, sediments, and industrial solid wastes. A significant body of work investigates the coupled effects of environmental processes such as freeze–thaw cycles, acidification, dry–wet alternation, and mineral–organic matter interactions on pollutant mobility and fate. Research contributions demonstrate advanced integration of mineralogical, geochemical, and environmental chemistry approaches to elucidate the mechanisms governing heavy metal release, bioaccessibility, and stabilization in smelter-impacted soils and solid waste dumping sites. Particular attention is given to lead, zinc, cadmium, arsenic, and multi-metal systems, providing mechanistic insights that support risk assessment and remediation decision-making. The work also extends to soil interface chemistry, ecological toxicity, environmental health effects, and the development and evaluation of functional materials for pollution control.

Mahnoosh Biglari | Seismic Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahnoosh Biglari | Seismic Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

Associate Prof | Razi University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahnoosh Biglari is a researcher in earthquake engineering with extensive contributions spanning seismic vulnerability assessment, geotechnical earthquake engineering, and soil dynamics. Her research focuses on understanding the seismic behavior of structures and soils under complex loading conditions, with particular emphasis on unsaturated soil mechanics, site effects, and performance-based seismic assessment of buildings and infrastructure. Her scholarly work integrates experimental investigations, analytical modeling, and numerical simulations to evaluate shear modulus, damping characteristics, and hydro-mechanical behavior of soils under cyclic and seismic loading. A significant portion of her research advances empirical and analytical fragility models for reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry buildings, enabling improved prediction of earthquake-induced damage and collapse at both building and urban scales. These contributions have been widely applied in post-earthquake assessments and seismic risk mitigation studies.

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Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Engineering and IT | Univerty of Technology Sydney | Australia

Quang Ha is a researcher whose publication record reflects sustained contributions to automation engineering, robotics, and intelligent systems, with strong intersections in sustainable energy and infrastructure applications. His scholarly output includes numerous high-impact journal articles, conference papers, books, and book chapters that address advanced control theory, robotics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. His publications are widely cited, demonstrating both methodological rigor and practical relevance, particularly in areas such as autonomous systems, smart sensing, and energy-efficient technologies. Through editorial roles in leading journals and consistent dissemination of influential research, his work has helped shape contemporary research directions and foster interdisciplinary innovation across engineering domains.

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Elhem Ghorbel | Genius civil | Sustainable Infrastructure Innovation Award

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Professor Elhem Ghorbel | Genius civil | Sustainable Infrastructure Innovation Award

University Professor | CY Cergy Paris University | France

Professor Elhem Ghorbel is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering at CY Cergy Paris University, France, and an internationally recognized expert in mechanics of materials, sustainable construction, and eco-materials. Her research focuses on the modeling and durability of cementitious and composite materials, recycling and valorization of construction, mining, and industrial wastes, and the development of low-carbon materials for civil engineering applications. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications, with more than 94 indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, achieving an h-index of 33–34 across major databases. Ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in Civil Engineering since 2020, she has led and contributed to major national and European projects (ANR, H2020, Horizon Europe, MSCA) and supervised 27 doctoral theses. Her extensive international collaborations across Europe, Africa, and South America translate research into practice, advancing circular economy principles, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable societal development

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Yong Tan | Geotechnical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Professor Yong Tan | Geotechnical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Tongji University | China

Professor Yong Tan is a leading expert in Geotechnical Engineerinbg, with internationally recognized contributions to deep excavations, tunnelling, pile foundations, ground improvement, and forensic geotechnical analysis. He is a Professor at Tongji University, China, and holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, USA. His research portfolio includes over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications in top-tier SCI journals, with thousands of citations, reflecting strong global academic impact. Professor Tan’s work bridges theory and practice, addressing complex urban underground infrastructure challenges, disaster mitigation, and sustainable development. He has led and collaborated on international research projects with scholars from Asia, Europe, and North America, and his findings have directly informed engineering design standards and risk management strategies. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, his research continues to enhance public safety, resilience of cities, and evidence-based decision-making in civil and geotechnical engineering worldwide

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Seval Kinden | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Seval Kinden | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. | Eskisehir Technical University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Seval Kinden is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with recognized expertise in flexible electronics, nanomaterials, wearable sensors, and energy-harvesting systems. She has authored 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers, accumulating hundreds of citations, with publications in leading outlets such as IEEE Sensors Journal, Advanced Materials Technologies, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. Her research portfolio includes international and national projects funded by NSF, TÜBİTAK, and industry, alongside a granted patent in graphene-based wearable sensors. Through strong global collaborations and interdisciplinary innovation, her work delivers impactful solutions for healthcare monitoring, smart infrastructure, and sustainable energy technologies, contributing meaningfully to societal and technological advancement.

 

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Fully conformal square-patch frequency-selective surface toward wearable electromagnetic shielding

– IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 2017 (72 citations)

Fırat Emir | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fırat Emir | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Final International University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fırat Emir is an established scholar in economics with a strong focus on sustainable development, energy economics, and environmental policy. His research addresses critical global challenges, including carbon emissions, renewable energy transitions, and the economic dimensions of sustainability. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in leading SSCI and SCI-E journals, accumulating more than 1,450 citations with an h-index of 14, reflecting strong academic impact. His work is highly collaborative, involving international researchers across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and directly informs policy debates on climate action and green growth. Through research, teaching, and editorial service, his contributions support evidence-based decision-making and advance societal progress toward sustainable economic systems

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Thyago Lima | Environmental Modeling | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Thyago Lima | Environmental Modeling | Research Excellence Award

Sao Paulo State University "Julio de Mesquita Filho" | Brazil

Mr. Thyago Lima is an active researcher whose scholarly work reflects a strong engagement with peer-reviewed publications indexed in international citation databases. His research contributions address relevant scientific and engineering challenges, with publications appearing in reputable journals that emphasize methodological rigor and practical relevance. Through consistent publication activity, his work demonstrates an ability to integrate theoretical analysis with applied research outcomes. The body of his published studies has contributed to advancing knowledge within his research domain and has supported academic discourse through citations and scholarly use. Overall, his publication record highlights sustained research productivity, academic credibility, and a growing impact within the international research community.

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