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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Mukhtiar Ali Soomro | Soil-structure interaction | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Mukhtiar Ali Soomro | Soil-structure interaction | Excellence in Research Award

Professor | China University of Mining and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Mukhtiar Ali Soomro is a geotechnical engineering researcher with a strong publication record in soil–structure interaction, tunnelling, piled foundations, deep excavations, and ground deformation analysis. His research integrates advanced numerical modelling, centrifuge testing, and analytical approaches to investigate the response of piles, piled rafts, embankments, and masonry structures under complex loading and excavation conditions. He has published extensively in high-impact international journals such as Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Computers and Geotechnics, Canadian Geotechnical Journal, and Geomechanics and Engineering. His work contributes significantly to safer and more sustainable underground and foundation engineering practices.

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Three-Dimensional Centrifuge Modelling of Pile Group Responses to Side-by-Side Twin Tunnelling


– Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2014 (Citations: 104)

Load Transfer Mechanism in Pile Group Due to Single Tunnel Advancement in Stiff Clay


– Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2015 (Citations: 97)

IoT-Based Smart Garbage Monitoring & Collection System Using WeMos and Ultrasonic Sensors


– International Conference on Computing, Mathematics and Engineering, 2019 (Citations: 94)

Aizhong Ye | Hydromodel | Research Excellence Award

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Professor Aizhong Ye | Hydromodel | Research Excellence Award

Teacher | Beijing Normal University | China

Professor Aizhong Ye is a distinguished hydrologist whose work continues to advance global understanding of water resources in a changing climate. His research spans distributed hydrological modeling, ensemble forecasting, and climate–hydrology interactions, leading to over a hundred influential publications and pioneering contributions widely recognized by the scientific community. As a mentor and scholar, he inspires innovation through international collaboration and impactful projects funded by major research foundations. His dedication to improving water security and modeling accuracy encourages young researchers to pursue excellence, explore new ideas, and contribute meaningfully to solving real-world environmental challenges.

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Chaoxu Li | Green and low-carbon materials | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Chaoxu Li | Green and low-carbon materials | Research Excellence Award

JiangHan University | China

Prof. Chaoxu Li is a professor and materials scientist whose research centers on flexible intelligent materials, bio-derived nanomaterials, and green, low-carbon polymer systems. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as Nature Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials, and Advanced Functional Materials. His work integrates liquid metals, biomass-based nanofibrils, and smart polymers to enable applications in energy harvesting, sensing, catalysis, and sustainable recycling. Widely cited for interdisciplinary innovation, Li’s publications have significantly advanced functional soft materials and bio-inspired nanotechnology, supported by major national and provincial research funding programs.

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Biodegradable nanocomposites of amyloid fibrils and graphene with shape-memory and enzyme-sensing properties

C. Li, J. Adamcik, R. Mezzenga – Nature Nanotechnology, 2012 · 510 citations

Shapeable fibrous aerogels of metal–organic frameworks templated with nanocellulose for rapid and large-capacity adsorption

L. Zhu, L. Zong, X. Wu, M. Li, H. Wang, J. You, C. Li – ACS Nano, 2018 · 443 citations

Liquid metal droplets wrapped with polysaccharide microgel as biocompatible aqueous ink for flexible conductive devices

X. Li, M. Li, L. Zong, X. Wu, J. You, P. Du, C. Li – Advanced Functional Materials, 2018 · 296 citations

Biological nanofibrous generator for electricity harvest from moist air flow

M. Li, L. Zong, W. Yang, X. Li, J. You, X. Wu, Z. Li, C. Li – Advanced Functional Materials, 2019 · 277 citations

Evaporation-induced sintering of liquid metal droplets with biological nanofibrils for flexible conductivity and responsive actuation

X. Li, M. Li, J. Xu, J. You, Z. Yang, C. Li – Nature Communications, 2019 · 255 citations

Sherif Shokry | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sherif Shokry | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Naif Arab University for Security Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sherif Shokry is a transportation engineering researcher specializing in Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and signalized intersection performance. He earned his PhD in Transportation Planning from Yokohama National University, Japan, with a focus on unconventional arterial intersection designs under heterogeneous traffic conditions. Currently an Assistant Professor at the Center of Road Traffic Safety, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Riyadh, his research integrates real-time responsive control algorithms, microscopic traffic simulation, and cost–benefit analysis to improve urban mobility and safety. Dr. Shokry has published extensively in leading journals and actively contributes as a reviewer in international transportation research communities.

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Jing Song | Multi-hazards analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jing Song | Multi-hazards analysis | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | University of Birmingham | United Kingdom

Dr. Jing Song is a dedicated civil engineering researcher specializing in structural dynamics, aerodynamics, and multi-hazard resilience. His work focuses on understanding the impact of extreme winds—such as thunderstorm downbursts and hurricanes—on engineering structures through advanced wind tunnel experiments, numerical simulations, and real-time monitoring. He has developed frameworks for predicting the dynamic response of buildings and offshore wind turbine systems under transient, non-stationary wind loads. With strong expertise in Matlab, Abaqus, and data-driven modelling, he contributes to improving the safety and sustainability of infrastructure exposed to complex environmental hazards. His research aims to support resilient, next-generation engineering design.

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