Marie Giroudon | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Marie Giroudon | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

INSA Toulouse – France

AUTHOR PROFILE

Summary

Dr. Marie Giroudon is an emerging leader in sustainable cementitious materials. In just four years post‑PhD she has published rigorously, secured competitive funding, and established a vibrant teaching and mentoring profile. Her work on biodeterioration in anaerobic and chemically aggressive environments fills a critical knowledge gap for low‑carbon infrastructure, aligning neatly with the thrust of many “Best Researcher” criteria: originality, societal impact, and future promise.

🎓 Education

Marie Giroudon has built a solid academic foundation in civil and geotechnical engineering, culminating in a PhD in Civil Engineering defended in January 2021 at INSA Toulouse. She also holds a Master’s degree and an Engineering Diploma in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering from UPSSITECH, University Toulouse III Paul Sabatier, awarded with honours in 2017. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, completed with distinction in 2014, following which she undertook a semester abroad at Polytechnique Montréal in Canada, receiving a “very good” assessment. Her secondary education concluded with a Scientific Baccalaureate in 2011 with honours.

🏗️ Professional Experience

Marie Giroudon is currently serving as a Maître de Conférences (Assistant Professor) at the National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA Toulouse), specializing in construction materials durability. Prior to this, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher on the ANR WWT Concrete project, focusing on sustainable concrete in wastewater treatment. From 2020 to 2022, she held a full-time A.T.E.R. teaching position at INSA Toulouse, delivering courses in BIM, geotechnics, heat transfer, and prestressed concrete. Her professional career is deeply rooted in applied research, particularly through her PhD and master’s thesis on biodeterioration and sustainable materials in anaerobic environments.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Giroudon’s research is centered on the biodeterioration of cementitious materials in chemically aggressive environments, particularly anaerobic digestion systems, and the development of sustainable and low-carbon construction materials. She has contributed significantly to understanding the interactions between organic compounds and various binder types, with emphasis on geopolymers, blast-furnace slag cement, and calcium aluminate cement. Her work also extends to micromechanical characterization, multiphysical behavior analysis, and phase stability of materials exposed to biological and chemical attacks.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Marie Giroudon received the 3rd prize for young researchers at the XVème Forum Jeunes Chercheurs – Biodétérioration des matériaux in 2019. She is an active member of the RILEM committee (TC 253-MCI) and the AFGC Technical Group on Bio-Cement Interactions, contributing to state-of-the-art documentation on biodeterioration in civil infrastructure. Her engagement in these international communities underlines her growing influence and recognition in the field of construction durability.

📚  Publications :

1. Title: Comparison of barley and lavender straws as bioaggregates in earth bricks
Author(s): M. Giroudon, A. Laborel-Préneron, J.E. Aubert, C. Magniont
Year: 2019

2. Title: Blast-furnace slag cement and metakaolin based geopolymer as construction materials for liquid anaerobic digestion structures: Interactions and biodeterioration mechanisms
Author(s): M. Giroudon, M.P. Lavigne, C. Patapy, A. Bertron
Year: 2021

3. Title: Cementitious materials in biogas systems: Biodeterioration mechanisms and kinetics in CEM I and CAC based materials
Author(s): C. Voegel, M. Giroudon, A. Bertron, C. Patapy, M.P. Lavigne, T. Verdier, et al.
Year: 2019

4. Title: Experimental assessment of bio-based earth bricks durability
Author(s): A. Laborel-Préneron, M. Giroudon, J.E. Aubert, C. Magniont, P. Faria
Year: 2019

5. Title: Potential of low carbon materials facing biodeterioration in concrete biogas structures
Author(s): M. Giroudon, C. Patapy, M. Peyre Lavigne, M. Andriamiandroso, R. Cartier, et al.
Year: 2023

6. Title: Insights into the local interaction mechanisms between fermenting broken maize and various binder materials for anaerobic digester structures
Author(s): M. Giroudon, C. Perez, M.P. Lavigne, B. Erable, C. Lors, C. Patapy, A. Bertron
Year: 2021

7. Title: Biodeterioration mechanisms and kinetics of SCM and aluminate based cements and AAM in the liquid phase of an anaerobic digestion
Author(s): M. Giroudon, M.P. Lavigne, C. Patapy, A. Bertron
Year: 2018

8. Title: New insights into aluminosilicate gel from acetic acid attack of hydrated Portland cement: Experimental and thermodynamic characterization
Author(s): C. Roosz, M. Giroudon, L. Lacarrière, M.P. Lavigne, C. Patapy, A. Bertron
Year: 2024

9. Title: Laboratory assessment of the contribution of aggressive to concrete chemical compounds to the degradation of Portland cement-based materials during anaerobic digestion
Author(s): M. Giroudon, M. Peyre Lavigne, C. Patapy, A. Bertron
Year: 2021

10. Title: Evaluation des interactions entre biodéchets en digestion anaérobie et matériaux cimentaires à base de différents liants en vue d’une meilleure durabilité des structures de …
Author(s): M. Giroudon
Year: 2021

✅ Conclusion

Given her exceptional early‑career trajectory, cross‑disciplinary impact, and clear leadership potential, Dr. Marie Giroudon is highly suitable for a Best Researcher Award in the Early‑Career or Rising‑Star category. Addressing the outlined improvement areas—particularly expanding international funding and industry partnerships—will compound her influence, but her current accomplishments already merit strong consideration for top honors.

Wenliang Yin | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wenliang Yin | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Chairman Of Department at Shandong University of Technology, China

Wenliang Yin is an associate professor at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Shandong University of Technology (SDUT), China. With a robust background in renewable energy systems and wind power engineering, he has made significant contributions to the development of hybrid wind power generation systems integrated with hydrogen storage technologies. As a recipient of multiple prestigious grants and awards, he has positioned himself as a leading early-career researcher in the intersection of mechanical transmission, electrical control, and renewable energy integration.

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Education

Dr. Yin received his Ph.D. in Energy Power and Mechanical Engineering from North China Electric Power University (NCEPU), Beijing, in 2019, following a direct transfer from his Master’s program due to outstanding academic performance. During his doctoral studies, he also served as a visiting Ph.D. candidate at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, from 2017 to 2018, where he deepened his knowledge in electrical engineering and control systems. His undergraduate and initial graduate training were also completed at NCEPU, where he built a solid foundation in energy systems and mechanical engineering.

Experience

Since joining SDUT in 2019, Dr. Yin has advanced from lecturer to associate professor and currently supervises Master’s research students while also coordinating and lecturing undergraduate courses such as New Energy Power Generation Technology and Condition Monitoring. In parallel, he was appointed a Youth Outstanding Researcher in Shandong Province, a recognition granted to top academic talents. Prior to this, his early career included extensive involvement in national-level research programs focused on wind turbine systems and energy storage technologies.

Research Interests

Dr. Yin’s research focuses on the dynamics, modeling, and optimization of wind power generation systems, especially those employing speed regulating differential mechanisms (SRDM). His work also explores robust control strategies for hybrid-drive wind turbines integrated with hydrogen energy storage systems to enhance grid-friendly operation. His interests extend to mechanical vibration theory, electrical machine control, and system-level energy optimization. He is particularly known for developing simulation models and experimental verifications of hybrid wind-hydrogen systems, bridging theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications.

Awards

Dr. Yin has been recognized with several prestigious honors, including the Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award from NCEPU (Top 5%) in 2019 and the Youth Outstanding Researcher Award by the Shandong provincial government (Top 1%) the same year. He has also been awarded the National Teacher Qualification Certificate and was named an Excellent Teacher by SDUT in 2021 (Top 1%). Additionally, he has received multiple first-class scholarships throughout his academic career and was acknowledged as an Excellent Reviewer at IEEE I&CPS Asia 2020. His supervision excellence is also evidenced by two undergraduate theses being named among SDUT’s top 2%.

Publications

Dr. Yin has authored numerous academic works, among which the following seven represent key contributions to his field:

Yin et al., “Advanced Power Curve Modeling for Wind Turbines: A Multivariable Approach with SGBRT and Grey Wolf Optimization,” Energy Conversion and Management, 2025 – cited for its advanced prediction methodology in wind energy performance (SJR Q1; IF 9.9).

Jia, Yin et al., “Performance improvement of active distribution networks…,” CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems (Online, 2025) – noted for control strategies in hybrid-drive farms (SJR Q2; IF 6.9).

Yin, Rui, “Research on dynamic characteristics…,” Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica, 2021 – studied mechanical dynamics in SRDM-based systems (SJR Q4; IF 1.069).

Yin et al., “Modeling and simulation analysis of 1.5 MW wind turbine…,” Chinese Science Paper Online, 2016 – explored hydrogen integration in turbines.

Yin et al., “Simulation analysis of wind turbine hydrogen production system…,” Chinese Science Paper Online, 2016 – introduced SRDM-based hydrogen production modeling.

Yin et al., “Analysis of a front-end speed regulation wind turbine with hydrogen storage system,” IEEE I&CPS Asia 2020 – presented hybrid drive designs (IEEE/EI indexed).

Wang, Yin et al., “Fractional-order sliding mode control…,” Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy, 2023 – focused on voltage stability in hybrid turbines (SJR Q1; IF 6.3).

Conclusion

With a strong academic pedigree, impressive publication record, and a track record of successful project leadership, Dr. Wenliang Yin has emerged as a promising researcher in the fields of wind energy systems and renewable energy integration. His work bridges mechanical design and electrical control, making him a unique contributor to next-generation energy technologies. His excellence in supervision, innovation, and academic service illustrates not only his technical proficiency but also his commitment to advancing the renewable energy discipline in both research and education.

Edna Possan | Carbon Market | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Edna Possan | Carbon market | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana, Brazil

Edna Possan is a highly accomplished Civil Engineer, with a Master’s and Doctorate in Engineering from UFRGS. She serves as a professor and researcher at the Federal University for Latin America Integration (Unila, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil), where she is also the Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering and the Laboratory of Performance, Structures, and Materials (LADEMA). As a researcher at the Center for Advanced Studies in Dam Safety at the Itaipu Technological Park since 2010, she has made significant contributions to civil engineering. A founding member of ALCONPAT-Brazil, Edna has served in various prestigious roles including Vice-president of the National Association of the Built Environment (ANTAC) and as an Associate Editor for major journals in her field.

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Education

Edna Possan earned both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Engineering from UFRGS, where her academic journey focused on civil engineering and sustainable construction practices. Her education laid a strong foundation for her impressive academic career, and her continued learning and research have earned her recognition in various scientific communities. Edna’s expertise and academic commitment have shaped her into a prominent figure in the field, making significant contributions to the understanding of concrete durability, sustainability, and eco-efficiency. She has maintained an active academic profile, constantly engaging in research initiatives and projects that promote sustainable engineering practices.

Experience

Edna Possan’s professional experience spans over a decade in academia, research, and civil engineering practice. She is a professor at the Federal University for Latin America Integration (UNILA), where she coordinates the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering. In addition to her teaching duties, Edna directs the Laboratory of Performance, Structures, and Materials (LADEMA), contributing extensively to cutting-edge research. Her long-standing involvement with the Itaipu Technological Park’s Center for Advanced Studies in Dam Safety further highlights her expertise in the field. Edna has held various leadership positions, such as Vice-president of ANTAC, and has served as an adviser for major Brazilian engineering bodies. Her work continues to influence civil engineering education and practice, particularly in sustainable building materials.

Awards and Honors

Edna Possan has been the recipient of multiple prestigious awards throughout her career. Notably, she received the “Ambassador of Iguassu” and “Educator featured at Paraná Engineering Council” honors for her contributions to education and engineering. She was also named “Outstanding or Productive Young Researcher” by ALCONPAT International. These accolades reflect her excellence in research, teaching, and public service in the field of civil engineering. Her involvement in various professional organizations, such as being a founding member of ALCONPAT-Brazil and serving as an Associate Editor for scientific journals, further underscores her esteemed status in the global engineering community.

Research Focus

Edna Possan’s research is at the intersection of sustainability, eco-efficiency, and civil engineering, with a particular focus on the durability and service life of concrete materials. She explores innovative ways to reduce CO2 emissions and increase carbon uptake in construction materials. Her work is aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 5, 9, and 12, aiming to promote gender equality, sustainable industrialization, and responsible consumption and production. With a significant emphasis on environmental sustainability, her studies also investigate the use of recycled materials and the reduction of concrete’s environmental footprint. Edna’s contributions help pave the way for greener, more sustainable construction practices in the civil engineering sector.

Publication Top Notes

  • Modeling of mechanical properties and durability of recycled aggregate concretes 🏗️
  • CO2 uptake potential due to concrete carbonation: A case study 🌍
  • Desempenho, durabilidade e vida útil das edificações: abordagem geral 🏢
  • Evaluation of mechanical properties and carbonation of mortars produced with construction and demolition waste ♻️
  • Use of concrete fine fraction waste as a replacement of Portland cement 🌱
  • Carbonation model for fly ash concrete based on artificial neural network: Development and parametric analysis 🤖
  • CO2 uptake by carbonation of concrete during life cycle of building structures 🌿
  • Assessment of environmental sustainability perception through item response theory 🧮
  • Concrete powder waste as a substitution for Portland cement for environment-friendly cement production 🌍
  • Relationship between the mechanical properties and carbonation of concretes with construction and demolition waste 🧱

Conclusion

Edna Possan is an exemplary figure in civil engineering whose work bridges academia, research, and sustainable practice. Her impressive academic credentials, leadership roles, and numerous honors reflect her profound impact on the field. As a researcher, she remains dedicated to promoting sustainable construction materials and eco-efficient solutions to environmental challenges. Her commitment to education and research continues to inspire the next generation of engineers, ensuring that sustainability remains at the forefront of civil engineering innovation.