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Mujahid Naseem | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award Posted on 09/04/202610/04/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Dr. Mujahid Naseem | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award Senior Engineer | Naseemia Process Industry | Pakistan Dr. Mujahid Naseem, affiliated with the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, is an accomplished researcher in tribology, lubrication engineering, and advanced materials. With 11 publications, 186 citations, and an h-index of 6, his work demonstrates consistent scholarly impact, particularly in simulation-based studies of nano-enhanced lubricants such as SiO₂-based engine oils. He has collaborated with a broad network of co-authors, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement. His research contributes to improving mechanical efficiency, reducing wear, and enhancing energy performance in engineering systems, offering significant societal benefits in sustainable energy use, industrial optimization, and environmentally conscious mechanical design. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 186 140 100 50 0 Citations 186 Documents 11 h-index 6 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View ORCID Profile Featured Publications Solar Hydrogen Production: Technoeconomic Analysis of a Concentrated Solar-Powered High-Temperature Electrolysis System – Energy, 2024 | Citations: 60 Experimental Assessment of Perhydro-Dibenzyltoluene Dehydrogenation Reaction Kinetics in a Continuous Flow System for Stable Hydrogen Supply – Materials, 2021 | Citations: 53 A Parametric Study of Dehydrogenation of Various Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Materials and Its Application to Methanation Process – International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2021 | Citations: 41 Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of a Trigeneration System Consisting of Adsorption Chiller and High Temperature PEMFC – Energy Conversion and Management, 2022 | Citations: 35 Investigation of Blade Design Parameters for Performance Improvement of Hydraulic Cross Flow Turbine – Ocean Engineering, 2022 | Citations: 19
Anastasia Kyriakidou | Environmental Policy and Management | Research Excellence Award Posted on 31/03/202602/04/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Mrs. Anastasia Kyriakidou | Environmental Policy and Management | Research Excellence Award Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece Mrs. Anastasia Kyriakidou is a researcher at the International Hellenic University, Greece, specializing in financial performance analysis and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) evaluation. She has authored 2 scholarly publications, receiving 2 citations with an h-index of 1, reflecting early-stage academic contributions. Her work focuses on assessing the impact of ESG criteria on industry performance, particularly within the Greek food sector. She collaborates with a small network of co-authors, contributing to emerging research in sustainable finance. Her research supports the advancement of responsible business practices and provides insights into the integration of sustainability metrics in economic decision-making. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Citations 2 Documents 2 h-index 1 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications The financial performance of the Greek food industry before and after the application of ESG criteria – Proceedings of SPIE, 2024 The role of ESG advisory as an innovative tool for sustainable financial development: The evidence of the food companies – Proceedings of SPIE, 2024
Maryam Nasim | Structural Health Monitoring | Innovator of the Year in Civil Engineering Award Posted on 31/03/202602/04/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Dr. Maryam Nasim | Structural Health Monitoring | Innovator of the Year in Civil Engineering Award Research Fellow | University of Melbourne | Australia Dr. Maryam Nasim is a researcher at the University of Melbourne, Australia, specializing in structural engineering, thermo-mechanical analysis, and data-driven modeling techniques. She has authored 6 scholarly publications, receiving 45 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting a growing research impact. Her work integrates finite element methods with machine learning approaches, such as XGBoost, to predict structural behavior under complex loading conditions. She actively collaborates with international researchers, contributing to interdisciplinary advancements. Her research supports the development of safer and more efficient structural systems, addressing real-world engineering challenges related to performance, reliability, and resilience under thermal and mechanical stresses. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 45 30 20 10 0 Citations 45 Documents 6 h-index 3 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View ORCID Profile Featured Publications An investigation of water-flow pressure distribution on bridge piers under flood loading – Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 2019 | Citations: 39 Damage estimation of a concrete pier when exposed to extreme flood and debris loading – Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2022 | Citations: 10 A pioneering integration of structural health assessments and dynamic analyses: bridge pier responses to the impact of floating objects during extreme floods – Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2024 | Citations: 6 A comparison of the effect of pier shape on flood loading on bridges – ABC2015 Conference, 2015 | Citations: 5 A demonstration of a digital twin framework for structural health monitoring: Application to bridge infrastructures – Journal of Infrastructure Intelligence and Resilience, 2025 | Citations: 3
Li Jianqiu | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award Posted on 27/03/202627/03/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Prof. Dr. Li Jianqiu | Green Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award Professor | School of Vehicle and Mobility, Tsinghua University | China Prof. Dr. Jiangqiu Li is a highly distinguished researcher at Beijing Huairou Laboratory, China, specializing in advanced energy materials, electrochemical systems, and sustainable engineering technologies. With an exceptional record of 407 publications, 24,987 citations, and an h-index of 68, he demonstrates significant global academic influence. His research focuses on fuel cells, perovskite materials, solid oxide systems, and energy-efficient motor technologies. Supported by extensive collaboration with 379 co-authors, his work reflects strong interdisciplinary integration. Li’s contributions advance clean energy innovation, industrial efficiency, and decarbonization, playing a critical role in addressing global energy challenges and supporting the transition toward sustainable and low-carbon technological systems. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 24987 18000 12000 6000 0 Citations 24,987 Documents 407 h-index 68 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications A synergistic dual cation-doping strategy toward high-performance and durable perovskite air electrode for reversible protonic ceramic electrochemical cells – Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 2026 Advance research of oil-water dual-jacket cooling system for PMSM motors used in heavy-duty trucks – Applied Thermal Engineering, 2026 Modulating metal-oxygen bonds in BaCo0.4Fe0.4Zr0.1Y0.1O3-δ to enhance oxygen adsorption and proton conduction for high-performance protonic ceramic fuel cell air electrodes – Small (Open Access), 2026 A high-pole-number integral slot hub motor design: Configuration, optimization, and validation – Proc. IMechE Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 2026 High temperature Ni-diffusion plaguing ionic conductivity of solid oxide cell – Small (Open Access), 2026
Ahmed Farag | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award Posted on 27/03/202627/03/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Mr. Ahmed Farag | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award Concordia University | Canada Mr. Ahmed Farag is a structural engineering researcher at Concordia University, Canada, specializing in reinforced concrete, eco-friendly materials, and structural durability. He has authored 4 scholarly publications, receiving 8 citations with an h-index of 1, reflecting his emerging research impact. His work focuses on innovative solutions such as shrinkage-reducing admixtures and corrosion-resistant reinforcement to enhance long-term structural performance. He actively collaborates with international researchers, contributing to interdisciplinary advancements. His research supports the development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems, addressing critical global challenges related to durability, environmental impact, and efficient material use. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 8 6 4 2 0 Citations 8 Documents 4 h-index 1 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View ORCID Profile Featured Publications Estimation of corrosion-free reinforcement as replacement to steel rebars for concrete walls – Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A, 2022 | Citations: 7 Flexural behavior of bonded post-tensioned concrete beams with steel or GFRP bars – Structures, 2024 | Citations: 1 Mathematical equations for developing ductile non-corrosive reinforced concrete walls – NILES Conference Proceedings, 2022 | Citations: 1
Ran An | Transportation Engineering | Best Scholar Award Posted on 24/03/202624/03/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Ms. Ran An | Transportation Engineering | Best Scholar Award Beijing Jiaotong University | China Ms. Ran An is a promising researcher and graduate scholar in economics at Beijing Jiaotong University, specializing in transport economics, urban and regional economics, and transport engineering. With strong academic performance and research-oriented training, the candidate has contributed to 3 scholarly publications with a growing research impact reflected by 5 citations across 5 documents and an h-index of 1. Professional experience includes active involvement as a research assistant in transportation accessibility and spatial economic projects, applying advanced econometric and data-driven methodologies, along with teaching support in development economics. The research focus centers on high-speed rail, spatial dynamics, and infrastructure-driven economic development, contributing to policy-relevant insights. The candidate has been recognized with multiple academic scholarships, national-level honors, and competition awards, demonstrating excellence, leadership, and a strong commitment to advancing research in transport and regional economics. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 5 4 3 2 1 0 Citations 5 Documents 3 h-index 1 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications The mediating role of agglomeration economies in high-speed rail’s heterogeneous impact on firm location decisions – Transport Policy Non-linear and heterogeneous relationship between proximity to high-speed rail stations and land value in China: Analysis using XGBoost-SHAP modelling – Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice High-Speed Rail: Spatial and Temporal Transformations in China’s Regional Economic Development – ISBN
Yongzhong Tan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award Posted on 20/03/202620/03/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Prof. Yongzhong Tan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award Zhejiang University | China Dr. Yongzhong Tan is a researcher in land management based in Hangzhou, with significant expertise in land-use policy, agricultural sustainability, and rural development. With 35 publications, 796 citations, and an h-index of 15, Dr. Tan has made impactful contributions to understanding cropland utilization, food production potential, and land resource optimization. Collaborating with a wide network of 57 co-authors, his research integrates policy analysis with environmental and socio-economic perspectives. His work supports sustainable land governance, improved agricultural productivity, and rural revitalization, contributing to national and global efforts toward food security and efficient resource management. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 796 600 400 200 0 Citations 796 Documents 35 h-index 15 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile Featured Publications Reserve Asset or Empty Promise? Revealing the Role of New Croplands for Improving Food Production Potential in China – Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2026 Grain or Green? Reusing the Underutilized Cropland Under Multi-Scenarios in the Yangtze River Economic Belt, China – Land Degradation & Development, 2026 Influence Pathways of Village Livelihood Capital on the Idle Homesteads Reuse – Land Use Policy, 2026
Nannan Li | Composites Materials | Research Excellence Award Posted on 20/03/202620/03/2026 by Civil Engineering Awards Dr. Nannan Li | Composites Materials | Research Excellence Award University of Minho | Portugal Dr. Nannan Li is a researcher affiliated with Universidade do Minho, specializing in sustainable construction materials within civil engineering. Their work focuses on recycled aggregates, phase change materials (PCM), and the performance of concrete under elevated temperatures. With 10 publications, 57 citations, and an h-index of 4, Dr. Li has established a growing academic presence and collaborates with an international network of 27 co-authors. Their research contributes to advancing eco-efficient construction practices, promoting resource conservation and resilience in infrastructure. Through innovative material development, Dr. Li supports global efforts toward sustainable and climate-adaptive built environments. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 57 40 30 20 0 Citations 57 Documents 10 h-index 4 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View ORCID Profile View ResearchGate Profile Featured Publications Impact of Recycled Fine Aggregate on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Mortar – Materials, 2025 Enhanced Physical and Mechanical Properties of Gypsum Mortar Incorporating Recycled Fine Aggregate – Construction and Building Materials, 2025 Laccase-Mediated Polymerization of Tannins from a Pine Bark Extract: Toward an Eco-Friendly Valorization of Forest Wastes – Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2024 Laccase-Catalyzed Synthesis of Added-Value Polymers from Cork and Grape Extracts – Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2023 Enhancing Laccase-Assisted Polymerization Reactions with Perfluorinated Compounds – Biochemical Engineering Journal, 2022