Yu-ji Tai | Structural Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu-ji Tai | Structural Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Deputy Director | Anhui University of Technology | China

Yu-ji Tai is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Department of Civil Engineering at Anhui University of Technology, specializing in structural vibration control and nonlinear dynamics. He has developed original inerter-based damping theories and devices, including crank train and Scotch yoke inerters, addressing broadband, multimodal wind and seismic vibration mitigation in large-scale structures. His professional experience includes leading multiple nationally and provincially funded research projects, close collaboration with major bridge engineering institutions, and principal investigator roles on applied and theoretical studies for landmark infrastructure. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals and holds several authorized invention patents. His scholarly contributions are complemented by service as a Guest Editor for Buildings, an inaugural Youth Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Dynamic Disasters, and active membership in leading professional societies in mechanics, vibration engineering, and civil engineering, with a research impact reflected by 163 citations, 18 publications, and an h-index of 7.

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Hatice Citakoglu | Water Resources Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Hatice Citakoglu | Water Resources Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Erciyes University | Turkey

Professor Hatice Çitakoğlu is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Erciyes University, specializing in hydrology, water resources engineering, and data-driven environmental modeling. She has extensive academic and professional experience as a researcher, project leader, and supervisor of numerous postgraduate and doctoral theses, contributing to institutional research capacity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research focuses on hydrological and climatological processes, reference evapotranspiration, drought and rainfall analysis, solar radiation modeling, and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to civil and environmental engineering problems, with a substantial body of highly cited publications in leading international journals. Professor Çitakoğlu has led and participated in nationally funded research projects, serves as a reviewer for several SCI-indexed journals, and has received institutional recognition for scientific achievement, reflecting her sustained impact, academic leadership, and professional standing in her field, with a research impact comprising 1,467 citations, 40 publications, and an h-index of 20.

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Shaohua Wu | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shaohua Wu | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology | China

Shaohua Wu is an Associate Professor at Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, China, specializing in environmental science and engineering with a focus on wastewater treatment and advanced oxidation processes. He serves as a Master’s Supervisor, Deputy Director of an engineering research center for organic pollution control, and holds academic leadership roles advancing interdisciplinary environmental research. His research addresses sustainable water treatment technologies, environmental functional materials, and pollution risk assessment, with influential publications in leading journals including Nature, Science of the Total Environment, Environmental Pollution, and Ecological Indicators. He has led multiple competitive research projects, contributed to national technical standards, authored an academic monograph, and holds invention patents. His professional recognition includes major provincial and national science awards, editorial and peer-review service for high-impact journals, and active engagement in international scientific communities. His research impact includes 6,205 citations, 71 publications, and an h-index of 43.

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Xiuying Yao | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiuying Yao | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | China University of Petroleum | China

Xiuying Yao is a faculty member at China University of Petroleum (Beijing) specializing in chemical engineering, with expertise in flow batteries, slurry batteries, battery modification, and multiphase flow and simulation. She has extensive professional experience as a principal investigator and core technical member on major national and regional research programs, contributing leadership to projects spanning energy storage systems and complex gas–solid and gas–liquid flow technologies. Her research focuses on multiphase flow behavior, electrochemical energy systems, and catalytic and hydrodynamic enhancement, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Fuel, Materials Today Chemistry, Particuology, and AIChE Journal, alongside multiple authorized invention patents. Her work has received multiple science and technology and technological invention awards from national professional societies, and she is an active member of the academic community with international research experience and recognized scholarly contributions, with a research impact reflected by 158 citations across 126 documents, 33 publications, and an h-index of 6.

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Renyu Wang | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Renyu Wang | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Beijing Jiaotong University | China

Ms. Wang Renyu is a researcher at Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China, specializing in electrical power systems, intelligent monitoring, and data-driven modeling for railway and traction applications. His research focuses on online adaptive evolution algorithms, multi-scale periodic update strategies, and temperature estimation models for traction transformers, addressing critical challenges in equipment safety and operational reliability. He has authored 10 scholarly publications indexed in Scopus, with 43 citations and an h-index of 4, reflecting growing academic impact. Wang has collaborated with 14 co-authors, indicating active engagement in team-based and interdisciplinary research. His recent open-access article in the International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems highlights his contribution to adaptive, real-time estimation methods relevant to smart railways and modern power infrastructures. Through applied research aligned with intelligent transportation systems, his work supports predictive maintenance, energy efficiency, and the safe operation of electrified rail networks, contributing to sustainable and resilient transportation development worldwide.

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Jiqiang Li | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jiqiang Li | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Researcher | Dalian Maritime University | China

Dr. Jiqiang Li is an active researcher whose scholarly work focuses on advanced control theory, autonomous systems, and intelligent guidance and navigation of unmanned vehicles, particularly unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomous marine systems. Their research emphasizes robust and adaptive control, event-triggered mechanisms, fault-tolerant control strategies, cooperative control of multi-agent systems, and intelligent navigation under uncertain and disturbance-prone environments. Through rigorous theoretical development combined with simulation and application-oriented validation, their contributions have advanced the reliability, efficiency, and safety of autonomous and networked control systems. Jiqiang Li has authored 74 peer-reviewed research documents, which collectively have received 1,402 citations, reflecting sustained academic impact and recognition within the control systems and robotics research community. With an h-index of 20, their body of work demonstrates both productivity and influence, particularly in areas related to marine vehicle control, distributed coordination, and adaptive guidance laws. Their publications appear in reputable international journals and conference proceedings, contributing to the ongoing development of intelligent autonomous systems and modern control methodologies.

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Mohammed Alkamel | English Language Studies | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammed Alkamel | English Language Studies | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Al-Qalam University | Yemen

Dr. Mohammed Abdulkareem A. Alkamel is a researcher and faculty member affiliated with Al-Qalam University for Humanities and Applied Sciences and Ibb University, specializing in TESOL, teaching methodologies, educational technology, and semantics and pragmatics. He holds advanced academic qualifications in English language and applied linguistics and has developed a strong research profile focused on the integration of information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence, and digital tools in English language teaching and learning. Dr. Alkamel has published 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, with his work receiving over 387 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 6, reflecting notable scholarly impact. His highly cited publications address ICT-enhanced language education, online assessment, academic writing development, and post-pandemic pedagogical innovation.

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The Use of ICT Tools in English Language Teaching and Learning: A Literature Review

Veda’s Journal of English Language and Literature (JOELL) • 246 citations • 2018


The Positive Effect of ICT on the English Language Learning and Teaching

Dialoguing Borders Conference Proceedings • 20 citations • 2018


Social Media in Teaching English for EFL Students: A Review of Challenges and Suggestions

International Journal of English Teaching and Learning • 16 citations • 2024

Tanja Knoll | Sustainable Development | Most Cited Article Award

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Dr. Tanja Knoll | Sustainable Development | Most Cited Article Award

Doctor| Geosphere Austria | Austria

Dr. Tanja Knoll is a research-focused geoscientist whose scholarly work centers on mineral chemistry, petrogenesis, and the economic implications of lithium-bearing pegmatites, with particular emphasis on quartz geochemistry and ore-forming processes. Her research contributes to a deeper understanding of critical raw materials and their geological controls, integrating advanced geochemical analyses with regional geological frameworks to address both academic and applied questions in economic geology. She has authored 4 peer-reviewed scientific documents, which together have received 161 citations, reflecting the relevance and impact of her work within the geoscience research community. With an h-index of 4, her publications demonstrate consistent scholarly influence, particularly in studies linking mineral chemistry to resource evaluation and genesis. Her research outputs highlight methodological rigor and thematic coherence, positioning her contributions within contemporary discussions on strategic mineral resources, petrology, and geochemical processes that underpin sustainable exploration and development.

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Ling-Chieh Kung | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ling-Chieh Kung | Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Ling-Chieh Kung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management at National Taiwan University, specializing in operations research, platform economics, and optimization. He has served in academic leadership roles supporting digital learning and teaching innovation and has led and contributed to interdisciplinary projects with strong industry engagement across manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and service systems. His research focuses on two-sided platforms, facility location, scheduling, predictive maintenance, and network effects, with influential contributions published in leading journals such as Transportation Research Part E, European Journal of Operational Research, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and Computers & Operations Research. His scholarship bridges rigorous theory and real-world decision-making applications with demonstrated impact. His achievements have been recognized through numerous awards for research excellence, teaching distinction, mentorship, and institutional service, alongside prestigious professional and best paper honors. His research impact includes 406 citations, 32 publications, and an h-index of 8.

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Tai Yi Liu | Construction Management | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.Tai Yi Liu | Construction Management | Research Excellence Award

Chief and Professional Engineer  |  New Asia Construction and Development Corporation  |  Taiwan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tai Yi Liu is a senior civil and construction engineering professional recognized for leadership in large-scale infrastructure delivery, sustainability-driven construction, and advanced construction management practices. Professional experience spans nuclear power facilities, metro systems, tunnels, bridges, airports, highways, public housing, and energy infrastructure, with roles covering project planning, quality control, risk management, and interdisciplinary coordination. Research interests focus on sustainable infrastructure, green construction assessment systems, geotechnical engineering, bridge and tunnel engineering, carbon reduction strategies, and resilient construction methods. Research skills include lifecycle sustainability assessment, construction technology optimization, performance evaluation, BIM-supported management, and applied case-study analysis. Awards and honors include prestigious national-level construction and management excellence recognitions. Overall, the profile reflects a strong integration of academic research with high-impact engineering practice, contributing to safer, more sustainable infrastructure development.He has achieved 113 Citations, 15 Documents, 6h-index.

 

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