Dongwook Kim | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dongwook Kim | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

DL E&C | South Korea

Dr. Dongwook Kim is a distinguished civil engineer and senior manager at DL E&C’s Civil Smart Engineering Team, specializing in smart construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and modular infrastructure systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Chung-Ang University with exceptional academic performance, following master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the same institution. With over 18 years of professional and research experience, Dr. Kim has significantly contributed to the integration of digitalization, automation, and AI-based predictive maintenance in infrastructure engineering. His expertise spans modular composite structures, precast bridge systems, and machine learning applications for structural performance prediction. Dr. Kim has authored more than 25 SCI/SCIE-indexed papers and multiple domestic publications, and has contributed to three book chapters and several national patents on structural innovation and BIM applications. He has been a key technical advisor and committee member for leading Korean organizations such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT), Korea Expressway Corporation (EX), and Korea National Railway (KR), helping develop BIM standards, digital construction guidelines, and smart infrastructure frameworks. His collaborative research includes international engagements with experts from Europe and Asia, fostering global knowledge exchange in smart civil engineering. Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Kim has received prestigious honors including the Ministerial Best Innovation Award (2021) and the International Young Scientist Best Researcher Award (2024), and has been listed in Marquis Who’s Who in the World for multiple consecutive years. His research continues to advance sustainable, data-driven infrastructure management and the implementation of AI-empowered digital twin technologies, contributing to the global transition toward resilient and intelligent civil engineering systems.

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Publications:

Kim, D. (2025, September). Corrugated inner wall connections for composite Rahmen bridges: Advancing design and construction efficiency. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering.

Kim, D., Matos, J., & Dang, S. N. (2025, February 23). Development of BIM platform for semantic data based on standard WBS codes. Buildings, 15(5), 711.

Mehran Makhsusy – Construction Management – Best Researcher Award

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Mehran Makhsusy - Construction Management - Best Researcher Award

Roudehen Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Mehran Makhsusy has established a research focus in civil engineering with a specialization in construction management, emphasizing customer satisfaction, project quality, and stakeholder engagement. His work consistently integrates modern approaches such as decision-making systems, artificial intelligence, and building information modeling to optimize construction processes and improve efficiency. Publications such as his book on customer-oriented construction and his journal articles in international and regional outlets highlight his commitment to developing frameworks that align construction practices with end-user needs. By addressing legal perspectives in construction contracts and analyzing decision-making models, he broadens the research impact beyond engineering to encompass managerial and legal dimensions of construction. Mehran Makhsusy has contributed to both theoretical advancements and practical methodologies, offering solutions for sustainable and customer-centered urban development. His dissertation and subsequent studies further reinforce his efforts to create construction models that enhance productivity while ensuring long-term satisfaction for users. Through his engagement in conferences, peer-reviewed journals, and academic collaborations, he has provided valuable contributions to the evolving dialogue on improving construction project outcomes. With a clear focus on innovative construction patterns, optimization of urban development, and enhanced integration of digital tools, Mehran Makhsusy’s research demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that combines engineering principles, managerial strategies, and technology-driven decision-making. This consistent trajectory illustrates his dedication to advancing civil engineering practices by aligning them with the demands of modern urban environments and the expectations of stakeholders, ensuring that projects are not only technically sound but also socially responsive and customer-oriented.

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Publications: 

  1. Finding the optimal pattern of customer-oriented urban construction. (2025).

  2. Integrating building information modeling and artificial intelligence to improve the planning and control process of construction projects. (2025).

  3. Customer-centered construction patterns. (2024).

  4. A legal perspective on the general conditions of the contract from the perspective of administrative contracts. (2024).

  5. Optimization of decision-making in customer-oriented construction management using intelligent decision-making systems. (2023).

  6. Optimizing urban construction patterns to increase user satisfaction. (2022).

Pei Bida – Construction Management – Best Researcher Award

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Pei Bida | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

Lecture | Changsha University of Science & Technology | China

Pei Bida has focused research efforts on advancing the field of civil and environmental engineering with a strong emphasis on modern methods and technologies that enhance the performance, safety, and sustainability of large-scale infrastructure systems. His primary interests include Building Information Modeling (BIM), which he employs to improve project coordination, optimize resource use, and advance the integration of digital solutions into engineering practices. A significant portion of his work is devoted to the numerical simulation of large-span bridges, where he applies computational techniques to analyze structural responses under varying conditions, thereby providing more accurate assessments of safety, serviceability, and durability. This direction in research contributes to the efficient design, construction, and maintenance of bridge systems, ensuring that they meet the increasing demands of modern transportation networks. Another key area of his expertise lies in the fatigue analysis of steel bridges, where he examines the long-term behavior of materials and structural components subjected to cyclic loading. Through such investigations, he seeks to address critical issues of degradation and performance loss, thereby extending the service life of important infrastructure while reducing maintenance costs. His research not only contributes to academic understanding but also has direct practical applications in engineering practice, offering solutions to pressing challenges faced in bridge construction and management. By integrating BIM, advanced simulations, and fatigue studies, Pei Bida is shaping a holistic approach to modern civil engineering that bridges theoretical insights with engineering applications. His contributions demonstrate a commitment to advancing safe, efficient, and technologically driven infrastructure solutions that align with the evolving needs of society. This ongoing body of work underlines his role as a significant contributor to civil engineering research, and his scholarly impact is reflected in 231 Citations by 217 documents, 23 Documents, and a 9 h-index View.

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Publications

  1. Experimental and analytical study on the flexural behavior of a novel steel-NC-UHPC composite bridge deck system. (2025).

  2. Experimental study on negative bending resistance of steel-NC-UHPC composite bridge deck. (2025).