Xi Yang | Food Science | Young Scientist Award

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Prof. Xi Yang | Food Science | Young Scientist Award

Ningbo University | China

Prof. Xi Yang is a distinguished researcher and Professor in the Department of Food Science and Engineering at Ningbo University, China. His scholarly work focuses on the physicochemical properties of food macromolecules, with particular expertise in the gelation mechanisms, rheological behavior, and network structures of polysaccharide–protein systems. Dr. Yang obtained his Ph.D. in Food Science from Shaanxi Normal University and completed successive postdoctoral appointments at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology under the JSPS Fellowship, where he advanced the understanding of texture design in biopolymer gels through microscopic structural control. He has authored more than 35 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Trends in Food Science & Technology, Food Hydrocolloids, Carbohydrate Polymers, and Food Chemistry, several of which have been widely cited in the global food materials science community. His research has elucidated critical mechanisms in polysaccharide–protein interactions, ionic gelation, and phase behavior of mixed biopolymers, contributing to the design of healthier and sustainable food textures. Dr. Yang has collaborated extensively with international research teams in China, Japan, and Europe, fostering interdisciplinary innovation in soft matter and functional food engineering. Beyond his publications, he has served as a Guest Editor for Foods and as an Editorial Board Member for Food Hydrocolloids, underscoring his leadership in the field. His contributions have significantly influenced industrial applications in food structuring, emulsions, and hydrocolloid-based materials, with implications for nutrition, food safety, and texture enhancement. Through his academic rigor, collaborative projects, and mentorship, Dr. Yang continues to advance the frontier of food macromolecular science and its societal impact on sustainable and health-oriented food innovation.

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Investigating the gelation behavior and mechanisms of Ficus awkeotsang Makino pectin under the influence of different cations. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 
(Cited by: 1)

A new apple polysaccharide for stabilizing goat milk casein dispersion: Rheology, SAXS and intermolecular interaction studies. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 
(Cited by: 2)

Composite gels prepared from pea protein isolate and Ficus awkeotsang Makino pectin: Spontaneous gelation behavior, microstructures, and formation mechanism. Food Chemistry. 
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Gelation mechanism of gellan in coexisting trivalent with monovalent cations as studied by NMR and particle tracking. Food Hydrocolloids. 
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The formation mechanism of self-assembly composite gels. Journal of Food Engineering. https://doi.org/[DOI unavailable]
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Julia Wood | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Julia Wood | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

University of Cape Town | South Africa

Ms. Julia Wood is an accomplished conservation and environmental management specialist whose career spans more than three decades, marked by leadership roles, extensive field expertise, and influential contributions to biodiversity planning and ecological governance in the Cape Floristic Region. With academic training through a BSc, BSc Honours, MSc, and ongoing PhD research in Environmental and Geographical Studies, she has built a professional trajectory rooted in terrestrial ecology, conservation planning, and ecosystem management. Her work with the National Botanical Institute and the City of Cape Town laid the foundation for her long-term impact on natural resource management, where she has overseen strategic planning, protected area expansion, ecological monitoring, environmental legislation implementation, and integrated catchment management. As Manager of Biodiversity Management for the City of Cape Town, she has been responsible for the stewardship of 20 protected areas and the implementation of the city’s Biodiversity Strategy, Action Plan, and fine-scale Biodiversity Network, coordinating cross-sectoral initiatives involving job creation, public works programmes, community engagement, environmental education, and climate-resilience planning. Her leadership extended to major collaborations with NGOs, academic institutions, and international partners through roles in WWF-SA’s Table Mountain Fund and various conservation forums and committees. Wood’s scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and numerous technical reports addressing urban biodiversity, climate adaptation, ecosystem restoration, and conservation governance, demonstrating sustained engagement with interdisciplinary science-to-policy processes. Her co-authored publications have contributed to understanding the ecological challenges of urban expansion, threatened vegetation systems, plant conservation protocols, and the management effectiveness of protected areas. Beyond formal research outputs, she has influenced conservation practice through specialist consulting, environmental impact assessments, public communication, and capacity-building initiatives. Julia Wood’s career reflects a commitment to safeguarding biodiversity in one of the world’s richest but most vulnerable ecological regions, integrating scientific rigour, collaborative leadership, and policy innovation to drive long-term societal and environmental impact.

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Kejin Wang | Cement and concrete materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Kejin Wang | Cement and concrete materials | Best Researcher Award

Wilson Professor of Engineering | Iowa State University | United States

Prof. Kejin Wang’s research profile reflects extensive leadership across more than 70 funded projects advancing cutting-edge civil engineering materials, particularly cementitious and concrete technologies, with a strong emphasis on performance, durability, and sustainability. Her work spans cement and concrete chemistry, microstructure evolution, hydration processes, and rheological behavior, contributing to improved understanding of workability, thixotropy, and long-term performance in diverse environmental conditions. She has conducted major investigations into concrete durability, focusing on freezing–thawing resistance, alkali–silica reaction mitigation, and reinforcement corrosion control, while pioneering advancements in sustainable concrete through alternative cements, biochar integration, solid-waste incorporation, carbonation curing, and carbon-sequestration pathways. Her expertise extends to high-performance and advanced concretes, including ultra-high-performance systems, self-healing materials, phase-change materials, and pervious concrete technologies. Additional contributions include innovative work in 3D printing concrete, particularly mix design and performance characterization, as well as significant studies on nanomaterial applications such as nano-silica, nano-clay, and nano-limestone for microstructure refinement and property enhancement. Her ongoing research portfolio features projects on UHPC-based 3D printing, LC3 concrete systems, multi-waste concrete formulations, biochar cement development, performance of concrete overlays, hydration heat prediction in mass concrete, internal curing of high-performance mixes, and vacuum mixing effects in UHPC. She has published more than 240 peer-reviewed journal papers, edited seven books and conference proceedings, guided 52 graduate students and 26 post-doctoral or visiting scholars, and delivered invited lectures globally. Her service includes editorial leadership for leading journals, participation on numerous international technical committees, and involvement in proposal review panels, dissertation evaluations, and major engineering events. Collectively, her research experience, project leadership, and technical expertise demonstrate a comprehensive and sustained contribution to the advancement of innovative, durable, and sustainable concrete technologies.

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Wang, K., Jansen, D. C., Shah, S. P., & Karr, A. F. (1997). Permeability study of cracked concrete. Cement and Concrete Research, 27(3), 381–393.

Zhang, P., Zheng, Y., Wang, K., & Zhang, J. (2018). A review on properties of fresh and hardened geopolymer mortar. Composites Part B: Engineering, 152, 79–95.

Wang, X., Li, W., Luo, Z., Wang, K., & Shah, S. P. (2022). A critical review on phase change materials (PCM) for sustainable and energy-efficient building: Design, characteristic, performance and application. Energy and Buildings, 260, 111923.

Schaefer, V. R., & Wang, K. (2006). Mix design development for pervious concrete in cold weather climates. Iowa Department of Transportation, Highway Division.

Hou, P., Kawashima, S., Wang, K., Corr, D. J., Qian, J., & Shah, S. P. (2013). Effects of colloidal nanosilica on rheological and mechanical properties of fly ash–cement mortar. Cement and Concrete Composites, 35(1), 12–22.

Xin Zhenhua | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xin Zhenhua | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Deputy department head | Advact | South Korea

Dr. Xin Zhenhua has built extensive expertise across geotechnical engineering, offshore foundation systems, tunnel drainage performance, and advanced ground-improvement technologies, contributing through diverse projects, industrial roles, patents, and high-impact publications. His work at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology focused on developing erection methods for large marine bridge foundations, including a 20-m-diameter steel pipe construction technique designed to reduce offshore bridge approach costs. At DenverKorea E&C, he advanced the development and commercialization of a smart super-diameter high-pressure jet-grouting system, expanding practical applications of soil stabilization technologies in challenging subsurface conditions. His current role at Advact Co., Ltd. involves designing, fabricating, and installing offshore wind support structures and leading engineering applications of suction bucket foundations and suction anchors, further strengthening his capabilities in offshore and renewable-energy infrastructure. His research output spans ultrasonic energy–based soil improvement, tunnel drainage enhancement using PVDF-film vibrations, magnetic-field-assisted grouting, gap-graded granular particle manipulation for jamming-based soil reinforcement, and suction-based foundation installation, evidenced by numerous SCIE, SCOPUS, and KCI publications between 2014 and 2024, many of which he authored or co-authored as first or corresponding author. His conference presentations highlight global dissemination of findings on particulate jamming, tunnel reinforcement materials, and jet-grouting applicability, while his patents—including devices for drainage-scale adhesion measurement, hybrid dust-collection systems, real-time quality monitoring for ultra-large-diameter jet-grouting, and automatic control systems for tripod suction buckets—demonstrate strong innovation capacity and practical impact in civil and geotechnical engineering. His research interests consistently integrate advanced energy-based soil treatment, offshore foundation optimization, soil–structure interaction, jet-grouting technologies, and smart monitoring systems aimed at improving construction efficiency, safety, and long-term performance in both onshore and offshore environments.

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Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2019). Ultrasonically enhanced physical properties of milky cement for ground improvement. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering.

Arash Javanmard | Solid Waste Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash Javanmard | Solid Waste Management | Best Researcher Award

Post Doc | university Malaya | Malaysia

Dr. Arash Javanmard is deeply engaged in a broad spectrum of research activities spanning advanced materials, biomass conversion, energy storage systems, and sustainable process engineering, contributing significantly through hands-on project involvement, scientific investigations, and collaborative research. His work includes extensive experience in synthesizing organic–inorganic nanostructures, developing porous carbon materials for hydrogen storage, and engineering doped carbon nanomaterials for photocatalytic and electrochemical applications. He has played key roles in major projects such as continuous torrefaction of biomass, biochar production optimization, and catalyst-assisted bioenergy generation, where he has explored feedstock behavior, process enhancement, environmental implications, and material characterization. His ongoing research delves into biomass pretreatment, biochar-based catalysts, microbial fuel cells, and fluid dynamics in advanced reactors, supported by multiple publications addressing process efficiency, sustainability, and material performance. He also contributes to international collaborations on advanced supercapacitors, focusing on synthesizing CuO-ZnO/3DNPrGO composites, electrode fabrication, and electrochemical characterization to enhance energy storage technologies. As a reviewer, project supervisor, and research assistant, he has gained strong experience in mentoring, analytical evaluation, experimental design, and multidisciplinary teamwork. His research interests encompass biomass conversion pathways, torrefaction mechanisms, biochar applications in soil, water, and energy systems, electrochemical double-layer materials, PEM fuel cells, metallurgical processes, and nanostructured carbon materials. He has worked on topics such as environmental risk assessment, heavy-metal remediation, sustainable development, and bioremediation using microbial systems. His scientific contributions reflect a commitment to advancing green technologies, improving renewable energy systems, and developing functional materials through experimental innovation, process optimization, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. Through continuous involvement in diverse research streams and projects, he remains dedicated to expanding the knowledge base in sustainable materials, clean energy, catalytic systems, and environmental engineering.

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Arash Javanmard, W. M. A. W. D., Abdul Patah, M. F., & Zulhelmi, A. (2023). A comprehensive overview of the continuous torrefaction method: Operational characteristics, applications, and challenges. Journal of the Energy Institute.

Ghotbi, M. Y., Javanmard, A., & Soleimani, H. (2021). Layered nanoreactor assisted to produce B-doped and P-doped 3D carbon nanostructures for supercapacitor electrodes. Journal of Energy Storage, 44, 103514.

Javanmard, A., Daud, W. M. A. W., Patah, M. F. A., Zuki, F. M., Ai, S. P., Azman, D. Q., et al. (2024). Breaking barriers for a green future: A comprehensive study on pre-treatment techniques for empty fruit bunches in the bio-based economy. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 182, 535–558.

Arash Javanmard, A. S. V., Wan Daud, W. M. A. B., Abdul Patah, M. F., et al. (2024). Harnessing the potential of biochar-based catalysts for sustainable adsorptive and photocatalytic applications: A comprehensive review. Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

Arash Javanmard, W. M. A. W. D., & Abdul Patah, M. F. (2023). The good, the bad, the advantage of washing pretreatment in reducing slagging and fouling index during the torrefaction process. Process Safety and Environmental Protection.

Ram Kumar | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ram Kumar | Materials Science and Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | India

Dr. Ram Kumar Deshmukh’s research work centers on advancing sustainable, intelligent, and high-performance food packaging systems through the development of innovative biopolymer-based materials, nanocomposites, active coatings, and smart indicators. His projects emphasize agro-waste valorization, edible films, antimicrobial and antioxidant packaging systems, ethylene and oxygen scavenging technologies, and the enhancement of barrier, mechanical, and functional properties in biodegradable films using halloysite nanotubes, micro-fibrillated cellulose, natural extracts, and clay-based composites. He has contributed extensively to the design of smart food packaging solutions, including temperature-sensitive labels, UV-blocking films, ethylene-scavenging indicators, and edible inks, targeting shelf-life extension, freshness monitoring, and real-time quality assessment of fresh produce. His experience includes hands-on involvement in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale packaging material development, optimization of heat-sealable and flexible films, and studies on the physicochemical, microstructural, antimicrobial, and antioxidant performance of biocomposites. He has also worked on sustainable cushioning materials derived from pine needle biomass, functionalized paper packaging reinforced with agro-waste, and natural phenolic-coated polyolefin films for active protection of food products. His research interests extend to natural antioxidants, essential oils, mucilage-based films, reinforced bioplastics, modified atmosphere packaging, carbon-dot applications, and microbial exopolysaccharide films, contributing to emerging trends in environmentally friendly packaging technologies. With strong experience in scientific publishing, peer-reviewing, and presenting research at national and international platforms, he actively contributes to global discussions on sustainable material innovation. His work reflects a commitment to creating eco-conscious packaging alternatives by integrating green chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomaterial engineering, while addressing industry-relevant challenges such as food spoilage, postharvest losses, and environmental impacts of conventional plastics. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and continuous exploration of functional agents from natural resources, he aims to advance next-generation active and intelligent packaging solutions that support food safety, quality preservation, and environmental sustainability.

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Rout, S., Tambe, S., Deshmukh, R. K., Mali, S., Cruz, J., Srivastav, P. P., Amin, P. D., et al. (2022). Recent trends in the application of essential oils: The next generation of food preservation and food packaging. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 129, 421–439.

Deshmukh, R. K., Akhila, K., Ramakanth, D., & Gaikwad, K. K. (2022). Guar gum/carboxymethyl cellulose based antioxidant film incorporated with halloysite nanotubes and litchi shell waste extract for active packaging. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 201, 1–13.

Deshmukh, R. K., & Gaikwad, K. K. (2024). Natural antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds for active food packaging applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(4), 4419–4440.

Siddiqui, S. A., Yang, X., Deshmukh, R. K., Gaikwad, K. K., Bahmid, N. A., & Munoz, R. C. (2024). Recent advances in reinforced bioplastics for food packaging–A critical review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 263, 130399.

Deshmukh, R. K., Kumar, L., & Gaikwad, K. K. (2023). Halloysite nanotubes for food packaging application: A review. Applied Clay Science, 234, 106856.

Tripathi, S., Kumar, L., Deshmukh, R. K., & Gaikwad, K. K. (2024). Ultraviolet blocking films for food packaging applications. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 17(6), 1563–1582.

Siau Chen Chian | Geotechnical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Siau Chen Chian | Geotechnical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

National University of Singapore | Singapore

Dr. Chian Siau Chen (Darren) is a leading geotechnical engineering scholar whose work bridges fundamental soil mechanics with innovative solutions for resilient civil infrastructure. He earned his PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and holds a First-Class Honours degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, where he graduated with the Singapore Contractors Association Gold Medal. Currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore, he also serves in multiple leadership roles that contribute to advancing geotechnical practice and education. His appointments include Vice Dean of Student Life at the College of Design and Engineering, Director of the Centre for Resilient Underground Infrastructure and Engineering, and President of the Geotechnical Society of Singapore. Dr. Chian’s research spans sustainable materials, ground improvement, earthquake engineering, centrifuge modelling, remote sensing, protective technologies, and post-failure field investigations. His work often integrates experimental, numerical, and field approaches to address infrastructure challenges in hazard-prone and urban environments. He has participated in post-earthquake reconnaissance missions across Asia, Africa, and South America, contributing valuable field insights to global seismic risk understanding. A widely recognized researcher and educator, Dr. Chian has received numerous accolades, including the IAAM Scientist Medal (2024), multiple NUS teaching excellence awards, and recognition among the Top 10 MIT Innovators Under 35 Asia. His distinguished service to the profession is further acknowledged through awards from the Geotechnical Society of Singapore and national accreditation bodies. Through his contributions, Dr. Chian continues to shape resilient, safe, and sustainable geotechnical engineering practices worldwide.

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Chian, S. C., Tokimatsu, K., & Madabhushi, S. P. G. (2014). Soil liquefaction–induced uplift of underground structures: Physical and numerical modeling. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 140(10), 04014057.

Qin, C. B., & Chian, S. C. (2018). Kinematic analysis of seismic slope stability with a discretisation technique and pseudo-dynamic approach: A new perspective. Géotechnique, 68(6), 492–503.

Fraser, S., Raby, A., Pomonis, A., Goda, K., Chian, S. C., Macabuag, J., Offord, M., … (2013). Tsunami damage to coastal defences and buildings in the March 11th 2011 Mw9.0 Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 11(1), 205–239.

Chian, S. C., & Madabhushi, S. P. G. (2012). Effect of buried depth and diameter on uplift of underground structures in liquefied soils. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 41, 181–190.

Goda, K., Pomonis, A., Chian, S. C., Offord, M., Saito, K., Sammonds, P., Fraser, S., … (2013). Ground motion characteristics and shaking damage of the 11th March 2011 Mw9.0 Great East Japan earthquake. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 11(1), 141–170.

Caoyuan Niu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Caoyuan Niu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Senior Engineer‌ | China Railway No.4 Engineering Group Co., Ltd | China

Dr. Caoyuan Niu is a dynamic researcher specializing in bridge and tunnel engineering, with a strong focus on the mechanical behavior and fracture characteristics of rock and composite materials under complex environmental and loading conditions. Currently serving as a postdoctoral fellow jointly supervised by China Railway No.4 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. and Hefei University of Technology, he obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Sichuan University in 2021. His scholarly output demonstrates a robust contribution to the field, with six SCI-indexed publications as the first author in high-impact international journals such as Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, and Cold Regions Science and Technology. In addition to his academic publications, Dr. Niu holds ten authorized invention patents, reflecting a strong orientation toward practical innovation and technology transfer. His research on the bearing capacity of rock-anchored anchorage systems and the deterioration of rock materials under freeze-thaw and hydrochemical effects has advanced the understanding of infrastructure resilience and safety in extreme conditions. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with experts in material mechanics, structural engineering, and geotechnics, he has contributed to developing safer, more sustainable design principles for large-scale bridge and tunnel projects. Dr. Niu’s scientific endeavors not only enhance theoretical insights into rock fracture mechanics but also provide applied engineering solutions that support national infrastructure development and global knowledge exchange in civil and geotechnical engineering.

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Influence of the interlaced holes on crack propagation behavior under impact loads. International Journal of Impact Engineering. 
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Deterioration of dynamic fracture properties of granite under the coupled effects of hydrochemical solutions and freeze–thaw cycles. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences. 
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Ahmad Nassef | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Nassef | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor | University of Buraimi | Oman

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Salah Edeen Nassef is an accomplished Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at Helwan University, Egypt, and the University of Buraimi, Oman, where he also served as Acting Dean and Assistant Dean of the College of Engineering. With over two decades of academic and professional experience, his expertise spans structural analysis, reinforced concrete and steel design, nonlinear structural behavior, and sustainability in construction materials. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Structural Engineering from Cairo University and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Helwan University. Dr. Nassef has authored numerous publications in international journals and conferences, covering topics such as buckling of columns, nonlinear damage mechanics, composite structures, and eco-friendly concrete using palm tree and medical waste materials. His research contributions, reflected in a growing citation record, demonstrate his global engagement and innovation in sustainable structural systems. He has led and mentored multiple funded research projects supported by institutions such as the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation (MOHERI) of Oman and Najran University, addressing practical engineering challenges and advancing materials recycling and durability enhancement. Beyond research, Dr. Nassef has been deeply involved in academic leadership, serving as Chair of Research and Ethics Committees, ABET and OAAA accreditation coordinator, and quality assurance leader for civil engineering programs. His scholarly excellence has been recognized with multiple awards, including the University of Buraimi’s Scholarship and Teaching Excellence Awards (2022, 2023) and Best Student Research Paper Awards at national symposiums. His extensive collaborations and mentorship have significantly contributed to capacity building and research culture in the Middle East. Through his sustained efforts in integrating innovation, sustainability, and quality education, Dr. Nassef continues to make a notable global impact in civil and structural engineering research and higher education.

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Nassef, A. S. E. (2015). Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio in new formula of predicting cracks propagation in reinforced concrete tie. International Journal of Damage Mechanics, 24(8), 1214–1226. 
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Nassef, A. S. E., & Dahim, M. A. (2016). New bi-modular material approach to buckling problem of reinforced concrete columns. [Journal name unavailable]. (Cited by: 6)

Nassef, A. S. E., Nassar, M. M., & El-Refaee, M. M. (2019). Dynamic response of Timoshenko beam resting on nonlinear Pasternak foundation carrying sprung masses. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering. 
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Nassef, A. S. E., Al-Maqbali, K. H., & Al Naqabi, S. M. (2021). Effects of replacing cement by date palm trees wastes on concrete performance. Proceedings of the International Structural Engineering and Construction, 8(1). 
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Nassef, A. (2022). Non-prismatic model for laterally loaded pile in granular soil resisted by ultimate lateral reaction. International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 16(4), 400–407. 
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Poloju Kiran Kumar | Structural Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Poloju Kiran Kumar | Structural Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | Middle East College | Oman

Dr. Poloju Kiran Kumar is a distinguished researcher and academician in civil and environmental engineering, presently serving as Senior Lecturer at Middle East College, Muscat, Oman, and Committee Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Oman region. With over thirteen years of academic and research experience, his expertise encompasses structural engineering, sustainable construction materials, and advanced geopolymer concrete technology. Dr. Kiran has authored more than 80 research papers in Web of Science and Scopus-indexed journals and contributed eight book chapters published by Springer, Taylor & Francis, and Nova Publishers. His research achievements include five patents in India and Oman focusing on innovative sustainable concrete materials and artificial intelligence applications in structural performance analysis. He has successfully completed four externally funded research projects worth 16,000 OMR from The Research Council of Oman and leads collaborative projects with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia. His scholarly influence is reflected through over 250 Google Scholar citations with an h-index of 12. Dr. Kiran’s academic leadership is evident in his role in program accreditation, quality assurance, and development of modern teaching pedagogies integrating digital tools. His commitment to sustainable construction and community engagement has earned multiple accolades, including four Best Academic Staff Awards, the INSO Young Scientist Award (2022), and recognition as ICE Oman’s Committee Member (2025). A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), Dr. Kiran has delivered numerous keynote lectures and workshops across Oman, India, and beyond on geopolymer concrete, sustainable infrastructure, and pedagogical innovation. His research contributes significantly to the advancement of low-carbon construction technologies, enhancing environmental resilience and promoting sustainable development in alignment with global engineering goals.

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Poloju, R. K. M. K., & Anil, V. (2017). Properties of concrete as influenced by shape and texture of fine aggregate. American Journal of Applied Scientific Research, 3(3), 28–36.
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Poloju, K. K., & Srinivasu, K. (2021). Impact of GGBS and strength ratio on mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete under ambient curing and oven curing. Materials Today: Proceedings, 42, 962–968. 
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Rollakanti, C. R., Prasad, C. V. S. R., Poloju, K. K., Al Muharbi, N. M. J., & Arun, Y. V. (2021). An experimental investigation on mechanical properties of concrete by partial replacement of cement with wood ash and fine sea shell powder. Materials Today: Proceedings, 43, 1325–1330. 
(Cited by: 56)

Poloju, V. R. K. K., & Naidu, [First initial unavailable]. (2022). New method of data collection using the Kobo Toolbox. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 1527–1535.
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Al Abri, S. A. S., Rollakanti, C. R., Poloju, K. K., & Joe, A. (2022). Experimental study on mechanical properties of concrete by partial replacement of cement with eggshell powder for sustainable construction. Materials Today: Proceedings, 65, 1660–1665. 
(Cited by: 25)