Tanbo Pan | Structural Reinforcement | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Tanbo Pan | Structural Reinforcement | Best Researcher Award

Professor, East China Jiaotong University, China

Tanbo Pan is a dedicated scholar and educator in Civil Engineering, specializing in sustainable concrete materials, structural durability optimization, and intelligent monitoring systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Tongji University and his Bachelor’s degree from China University of Mining and Technology. Currently, he is a faculty member at East China Jiaotong University, where he lectures on Transportation, Bridge Engineering, and Railway Bridge Engineering. With multiple peer-reviewed publications, his research primarily focuses on reinforced concrete structures, corrosion damage assessment, and acoustic emission techniques. His studies have been published in top-tier journals, highlighting advancements in composite structures and structural health monitoring. His work has received substantial citations, reflecting his impact on the field. Through his academic contributions, Pan continues to influence the development of durable, resilient, and intelligent infrastructure solutions for modern engineering challenges.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

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EDUCATION 🎓

📍 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2014–2024) – Tongji University
📍 B.E. in Civil Engineering (2014–2018) – China University of Mining and Technology

During his academic tenure, Pan focused on advanced structural durability and sustainable materials. His doctoral research revolved around the coupled effects of corrosion and sustained loading on reinforced concrete structures, incorporating composite reinforcement systems. Throughout his studies, he actively participated in international conferences, collaborated on high-impact research projects, and contributed to scientific advancements in structural health monitoring. His education laid a strong foundation for his expertise in intelligent structural diagnostics and innovative reinforcement techniques.

WORK EXPERIENCE 💼

📍 Teacher, East China Jiaotong University (2024 – Present)
🔹 Delivers lectures on Introduction to Transportation, Bridge Engineering, and Railway Bridge Engineering.
🔹 Conducts research on sustainable concrete materials, structural durability optimization, and intelligent monitoring systems.
🔹 Engages in collaborative projects to improve infrastructure resilience and corrosion-resistant design.

His professional career blends teaching and research, contributing significantly to civil engineering innovations. His expertise in material sustainability and advanced monitoring systems bridges the gap between academia and practical engineering applications.

AWARDS & HONORS 🏆

🏅 Recognized as a leading researcher in reinforced concrete durability and acoustic emission techniques.
🏅 Multiple Best Paper Awards at international conferences on structural health monitoring.
🏅 Honored for his contributions to innovative composite reinforcement methods.
🏅 Acknowledged for academic excellence with an h-index of 6 and over 150 citations.
🏅 Reviewer for high-impact engineering journals, evaluating cutting-edge research.

His accolades reflect his dedication to advancing civil engineering methodologies, particularly in enhancing structural durability and sustainability.

RESEARCH FOCUS 🔬

🛠 Sustainable Concrete Materials – Investigating eco-friendly, high-performance materials for long-term infrastructure sustainability.
🛠 Structural Durability Optimization – Enhancing resilience against environmental degradation and mechanical stress.
🛠 Intelligent Monitoring Systems – Utilizing acoustic emission techniques for real-time damage assessment and structural health monitoring.
🛠 Corrosion Damage & Strengthening Mechanisms – Developing novel reinforcement techniques for reinforced concrete structures.
🛠 Advanced Composite Structures – Exploring the potential of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers) in modern engineering applications.

His research contributes significantly to improving the safety, efficiency, and durability of civil infrastructure worldwide.

PUBLICATION TOP NOTES 📖

📌 Coupled effects of corrosion damage and sustained loading on the flexural behavior of RC beams strengthened with CFRP anchorage system – Composite Structures, 2022
📌 Damage Pattern Recognition for Corroded Beams Strengthened by CFRP Anchorage System Based on Acoustic Emission Techniques – Construction and Building Materials, 2023
📌 Acoustic emission-based analysis of mechanical behavior and damage evolution in corroded RC square columns – Construction and Building Materials, 2025
📌 Effects of elevated temperature on rubber concrete: Fracture properties and mechanism analysis – Construction and Building Materials, 2025
📌 Fractal characteristics and damage evaluation of corroded beams under four-point bending tests based on acoustic emission techniques – Measurement, 2022
📌 Field Testing and Numerical Simulation of the Effectiveness of Trench Isolation for Reducing Vibration Due to Dynamic Compaction – Applied Sciences, 2023
📌 Localized corrosion induced damage monitoring of large-scale RC piles using acoustic emission technique in the marine environment – Construction and Building Materials, 2020
📌 A hybrid methodology for structural damage detection uniting FEM and 1D-CNNs: Demonstration on typical high-pile wharf – Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022
📌 Cracking behavior of reinforced concrete beams strengthened with CFRP anchorage system under cyclic and monotonic loading – Engineering Structures, 2020
📌 Damage Mode Identification of CFRP-Strengthened Beam Based on Acoustic Emission Technique – International Federation for Structural Concrete, 2023
📌 Damage test and monitoring of reinforced concrete (RC) beams under four-point bending – ICITBS Conference, IEEE, 2022
📌 Elastic Properties of the Remolded Soil During Freezing and Thawing Cycle By Bender Elements – IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2019

CONCLUSION 🏗️

Tanbo Pan is an emerging expert in civil engineering, integrating structural durability, sustainable materials, and intelligent monitoring systems into his research. His contributions to corrosion damage assessment, composite strengthening techniques, and acoustic emission-based diagnostics are advancing infrastructure resilience. As a faculty member at East China Jiaotong University, he is shaping future engineers while driving innovation in sustainable and intelligent structural solutions. His extensive publications, impactful research, and academic achievements solidify his position as a key figure in modern civil engineering.

Hang Xu | Mechanical Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Hang Xu | Mechanical Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Concordia University, Canada

Dr. Hang Xu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University and an MSc in Aircraft Design from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Dr. Xu specializes in mechanical metamaterials, smart structures, and additive manufacturing. His research focuses on developing advanced materials with programmable morphing and motion for aerospace, medical, and robotic applications. Prior to joining Concordia, he held research positions at Imperial College London and Siemens, contributing to innovations in multi-stable structures, soft robotics, and medical devices. Dr. Xu is recognized for his teaching excellence and has received awards for his contributions to research during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Professional Profile

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Education 🎓

  • Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (2013–2018)
    Supervisor: Damiano Pasini
  • Master’s Thesis in Aircraft Design, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2011–2013)
    Supervisor: Yuanming Xu
  • Bachelor’s in Aircraft Design and Engineering, Shenyang Aerospace University (2007–2011)
    Supervisor: Weiping Zhang

Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, Concordia University (2022–Present)
    Research on functional/smart metamaterials for aerospace, nautical, and medical applications.
  • Research Associate, Imperial College London (2020–2022)
    Developed multi-stable structures, soft robots, and medical devices.
  • Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University (2018–2020)
    Worked on thermally actuated deployable mechanisms and additive manufacturing processes.
  • Internships: Chinese Aircraft Design Institute of Aviation Medicine (2012–2013) and Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute (2010–2011).

Awards and Honors 🏆

  • Teaching Excellence Award, Concordia University (2023)
  • Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), UK (2022)
  • Excellent Contribution to Research in COVID-19 Pandemic, Imperial College London (2021)
  • Winner of 3D-Printing Workshop Design Challenge, McGill University (2019)

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. Xu’s research focuses on mechanical metamaterials, smart materials and structures, and additive manufacturing. His work aims to develop materials with programmable morphing and motion for applications in aerospace structures, soft robotics, medical devices, and composite materials. Key areas include multiscale mechanics, finite element analysis, and the design of multi-stable structures for innovative functionalities.

Publication Top Notes 📚

  1. Embedded pressure sensing metamaterials using TPU-graphene composites and additive manufacturing
  2. Generalized tessellations of superellipitcal voids in low porosity architected materials for stress mitigation
  3. Thermally actuated hierarchical lattices with large linear and rotational expansion
  4. Routes to program thermal expansion in three-dimensional lattice metamaterials built from tetrahedral building blocks
  5. ABAQUS user subroutine UMAT for elastoplastic nonlinear kinematic hardening material (Mróz model) with anisotropic plasticity
  6. Digitally Programmable Architected Materials with Static and Dynamic Reconfiguration
  7. Multi-stable meta-materials with programmable reconfigurations for soft robots
  8. 3D printed soft metamaterial force sensors for gait monitoring using TPU-graphene composites
  9. Overcoming the strength-modulus tradeoff using double network metamaterial lattices
  10. Multi-stable architectured materials with high-mobility morphing

Conclusion 🌟

Dr. Hang Xu is a leading researcher in mechanical metamaterials and smart structures, with a strong focus on innovative applications in aerospace, robotics, and medical devices. His contributions to teaching, research, and industry collaborations highlight his commitment to advancing materials science and engineering. Through his work, Dr. Xu continues to push the boundaries of programmable materials, paving the way for future technological advancements. 🚀

 

Mohammad Hossein – Structural Engineering – Best Researcher Award

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Mohammad Hossein - Structural Engineering - Best Researcher Award

Materials and Energy Research Center - Iran

AUTHOR PROFILE

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Mohammad Hossein Karami is a distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher at Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic). He completed his postdoctoral and doctoral degrees with exemplary grades, consistently ranking at the top of his class. His academic achievements reflect his dedication and expertise in his field.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mohammad's research interests encompass a wide range of topics including Nanocomposites, Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery Systems, Nanobio Technology, Wound Healing, and Nanomedicine. His work delves into Cure Kinetics and Degradation Kinetics, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of advanced materials and their applications in medicine.

PUBLICATIONS AND CITATIONS

With more than 224 citations to his name, Mohammad has made significant contributions to his field through his published papers. His research on nanotechnology and related topics has garnered attention and respect within the scientific community, underscoring the impact of his work.

CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Currently, Mohammad serves as a research assistant at Amirkabir University of Technology, the Materials and Energy Research Institute, and the Nanotechnology Center of Azad Islamic University, South Tehran Branch. His roles at these prestigious institutions allow him to advance his research and collaborate with leading experts in his field.

PASSION FOR INNOVATION

Mohammad's dedication to his work is evident in his aspiration to read, write, and invent continuously. His commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and innovation is a testament to his passion for advancing science and technology.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RECOGNITION

Throughout his career, Mohammad has been recognized for his exceptional research and contributions to nanotechnology. His work has not only advanced scientific understanding but also positioned him as a prominent researcher in his field.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS

Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, Mohammad aims to continue his research with a focus on developing new technologies and solutions in nanomedicine and related areas. His ambition to innovate and contribute to scientific progress remains a central aspect of his professional journey.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Bankim Chandra Ray – New Structural Materials – Best Researcher Award

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Bankim Chandra Ray - New Structural Materials - Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Technology - India

AUTHOR PROFILE

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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Bankim Chandra Ray holds the position of Professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. With over 33 years of teaching experience at this premier institute, his research focuses on the environmental impact on FRP composites, particularly exploring mechanistic origins of damage phenomena and the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites under ultra-low temperatures using sono-electro-chemical principles.

RESEARCH EXPERTISE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

His scholarly work spans diverse areas including solidification behavior of Al-Si alloys, micro-examinations of interfaces in metal matrix systems, and computer modeling of phase transformations in ferrous materials. Notably, he investigates the role of carbon nanotubes in enhancing the low-temperature performance of FRP nano-composites. Dr. Ray has authored 247 scientific papers, with 146 published in international journals, and serves as a regular reviewer for high-impact journals in composites and materials science.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND INSTITUTIONAL ROLES

Throughout his career, Dr. Ray has held various leadership positions at NIT Rourkela, including Dean of Faculty Welfare, Head of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, and currently as a Professor HAG. He also serves as Technical Advisor to TATA Steel New Materials Business and Editor of Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals (TIIM) published by Springer. He coordinates multi-crore integrated Research and Development proposals, notably establishing the Steel Technology Centre at NIT Rourkela.

RECOGNITIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Dr. Ray’s contributions have earned him global recognition, being listed among the world’s top 2% scientists consecutively in 2020 and 2021 by Stanford University. He has been appointed Editor of TIIM and has chaired significant workshops and seminars on FRP composites. His keynote lectures on environmental durability and mechanical behavior of composites have made substantial impacts in both academic and industrial circles.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND SERVICE

Active in professional societies, Dr. Ray holds memberships in Indian Institute of Metals, The Institute of Engineers (India), The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, The Computer Society of India, and The Indian Society of Technical Education. He contributes extensively to academic journals as Editor-in-Chief and advisory board member, furthering the discourse in manufacturing, material science, and metallurgical engineering.

NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Mechanical behavior of Graphene decorated carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites: An assessment of the influence of functional groups 2019 (116)

Reinforcement effect of graphene oxide in glass fibre/epoxy composites at in-situ elevated temperature environments: An emphasis on graphene oxide content 2017 (113)

Effect of post-curing on thermal and mechanical behavior of GFRP composites 2015 (135)

Mechanical performance of CNT-filled glass fiber/epoxy composite in in-situ elevated temperature environments emphasizing the role of CNT content 2016 (179)

IÁLYSSON DA SILVA MEDEIROS – Dynamics of structures – Best Researcher Award

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IÁLYSSON DA SILVA MEDEIROS - Dynamics of structures - Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Pernambuco - Brazil

AUTHOR PROFILE

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EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Iálysson da Silva Medeiros is a Civil Engineering professional with a robust academic background and extensive research experience. He completed his Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) in 2023, specializing in Reinforced Concrete Structures at Faculdade Única de Ipatinga (FUNIP) in 2021, following his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from UFPE in 2019. His academic journey includes international exposure through a mission at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal.

EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Throughout his career, Iálysson has made significant contributions to Structural Engineering, focusing on research areas such as concrete and steel structures, structural dynamics, and soil-structure interaction. He excelled in the Simplified Public Selection for Substitute Professor at UFPE in 2021, teaching in both Civil Engineering and Production Engineering programs. His research projects have centered on innovative topics like vibration control of steel towers for wind turbines and geotechnical studies of foundation systems.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, INNOVATIONS, AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

In the realm of Research & Development, Iálysson has led diverse projects from inception to implementation, ensuring scientific rigor and technical precision in drafting and revising papers. He has supervised research teams, managed projects effectively, and applied advanced methodologies to investigate structural behaviors under varying loads. His work aims to bridge knowledge gaps in Structural Engineering, contributing to practical advancements that enhance structural safety, efficiency, and sustainability globally.

NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

Influência da interação solo-estrutura no comportamento do conjunto torre-fundação de aerogeradores de eixo horizontal 2023.

Avaliação dos impactos das precipitações pluviométricas na manutenção da rede de esgotamento sanitário no Município de Caruaru, Agreste de Pernambuco. 2022 (1)

Avaliação da significância entre médias de recalques medidos nos pilares de um reservatório através de métodos estatísticos 2022

Elaboração dos mapas de suscetibilidade dos solos de Pombos (PE) aplicando o geoprocessamento com software QGIS 2021

Solução estrutural de galpão em aço 2022 (4)