Wei Zhang | Structural Health Monitoring | Breakthrough Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang | Structural Health Monitoring | Breakthrough Research Award

Doctor of Engineering | Civil Aviation University of China | China

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang is a distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Civil Aviation University of China, specializing in civil and aeronautical engineering with extensive contributions to aviation safety, intelligent systems, and mechanical dynamics. His prolific research record includes 68 publications in high-impact journals such as Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Measurement Science and Technology, and Nonlinear Dynamics, alongside 17 authorized patents that advance aircraft towing, taxiing, and vibration isolation technologies. With over 10 major national and industrial projects—including NSFC-Civil Aviation Joint Fund and COMAC collaborations—his work bridges theoretical mechanics with real-world aviation applications. His citation portfolio reflects strong global recognition, as evident from numerous indexed publications in SCI and Scopus databases. Wei Zhang’s expertise extends to AI-driven robotics and smart airport systems, and his leadership roles include Deputy Director positions in the National Engineering Research Center for Airport Ground Support Equipment and the Key Laboratory of Civil Aviation Smart Airport Theory and Systems. His research portfolio demonstrates a deep commitment to innovation in automated air cargo handling, semi-autonomous aircraft control, and energy-efficient aviation mechanisms, establishing him as a key contributor to China’s advancement in intelligent civil aviation engineering and global aeronautical safety research.

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Fearuted Publications:

Model predictive control with real-time variable weight for civil aircraft towing taxi-out control systems. (2025). Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering. 1 Citation.

Similarity modeling method for coupling vibration system with energy-regenerative suspension. (2025). Jixie Kexue Yu Jishu Mechanical Science and Technology for Aerospace Engineering.

A novel attitude-variable high acceleration motion planning method for the pallet-type airport baggage handling robot. (2025). Machines.

Robust adaptive cascade trajectory tracking control for an aircraft towing and taxiing system. (2025). Actuators.

Adaptive coordinated control for an under-actuated airplane–tractor system with parameter uncertainties. (2025). Engineering Science and Technology: An International Journal. 1 Citation.

Xinli Ye | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Xinli Ye | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Xinli Ye, Ph.D., currently serves as Associate Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, and Assistant Dean at the School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, with a strong academic foundation built through studies at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and joint training at Nanyang Technological University. Research contributions focus on structural design and performance of advanced composites, particularly wave-absorbing, stealth, and high-temperature materials, addressing both civil and military applications. Work encompasses civil/military airworthiness certification, development of material databases, and innovative solutions for next-generation aerospace technologies. Significant involvement as principal investigator in national and provincial projects highlights expertise in SiC/Si₃N₄-SiOC composites, ablative-insulative-wave-absorbing materials, superconducting magnet cooling fibers, and ceramic aerogels for hypersonic and defense vehicles. Industrial collaborations include research on CVD silicon carbide coatings and manufacturing conformity inspection, reinforcing applied impact. Extensive publication record includes numerous articles in top journals such as Advanced Functional Materials, Materials Today Physics, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, and Defence Technology, demonstrating leadership in electromagnetic wave absorption, thermal insulation, and composite material innovation. Recognized for highly cited work, research extends to cycle-dependent interface engineering, radar signature prediction, and high-efficiency insulation material optimization. Achievements further include multiple invention and utility patents covering nanostructured composites, stealth ceramics, high-temperature radomes, and advanced protective covers, underlining contributions to technological advancement and aerospace engineering. Commitment to education is also reflected through projects reforming engineer training and developing digital twin platforms for civil aviation. Overall, the career reflects a balance of fundamental material science research, engineering innovation, and practical industrial applications, marking significant influence in aerospace composites and airworthiness technologies. 1,101 Citations 56 documents 18 h-index View.

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Featured Publications:

Heavy indium doping in p-type AgBiSe2: Synergistic rhombohedral phase stabilization and carrier optimization for enhanced thermoelectrics. (2025). Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Cycle-dependent interface engineering in carbon/alumina composites: Bridging low-frequency absorption and curved structure radar signature prediction. (2025). Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Effect of temperature on the microwave absorption characteristics of C/PIP-SiC composite materials. (2025). Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Synergistic enhancement of radar wave absorption in SiC/Al2O3 composites via structural tuning, composition optimization, and unit design. (2025). Materials Today Physics.

Enhanced thermoelectric performance in p-type AgBiSe2 through carrier concentration optimization and valence band modification. (2025). Rare Metals.

Adrien Gallet – Structural Engineering – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adrien Gallet - Structural Engineering - Best Researcher Award

Computational Structural Engineering | Unipart Construction Technologies | United Kingdom

Adrien Gallet is a trilingual doctoral researcher in structural engineering with strong expertise in parametric modelling, Python programming, and structural design, currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Sheffield. Research focuses on machine-learned structural design models from the inverse problem perspective, producing multiple journal articles and data repository contributions. Professional experience spans academia and industry, including doctoral research and teaching roles at Sheffield, a design engineering placement at AKT II in London contributing to Google’s KGX1 office project, consulting work at BE Design Partnership on warehouse projects, and contracting engineering internship at Max Boegl. Research achievements involve the development of physics-informed neural network training pipelines, Grasshopper support scripts, and optimisation programs in Python and MATLAB, reflecting a strong integration of engineering and computational methods. Recognition includes prestigious awards such as the Outstanding Teaching Delivery Award, IStructE Young Researcher Conference Poster Award, Royal Academy of Engineering Scholarship, and multiple academic prizes from the University of Sheffield, demonstrating consistent academic excellence and leadership potential. Extracurricular activities highlight involvement in orienteering, long-distance running, and fencing, alongside leadership in founding the USIS Trading Division, encouraging financial market exposure for students. Technical proficiency covers advanced software tools like Rhino/Grasshopper, Karamba3D, Robot, Peregrine, and AutoCAD, combined with coding expertise in Python and MATLAB. Fluent in English, German, and French, Adrien demonstrates strong international and collaborative potential. A balance between research, teaching, engineering practice, and extracurricular engagement reflects adaptability, innovation, and leadership in both academic and professional settings, positioning Adrien as a highly capable researcher whose work advances the integration of computational intelligence with structural engineering, while maintaining strong interdisciplinary and practical contributions to the field.

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Publications

  • Zhuang, B., Gallet, A., & Smyl, D. (2025). Inverse structural design with generative and probabilistic autoencoders and diffusion models. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence.

  • Smyl, D., Zhuang, B., Rigby, S., Bruun, E., Jones, B., Kastner, P., Tien, I., & Gallet, A. (2025). OpenPyStruct: Open-source toolkit for machine learning-driven structural optimization. Engineering Structures.

  • Gallet, A., Liew, A., Hajirasouliha, I., & Smyl, D. (2024). Influence zones of continuous beam systems. Structures.

  • Gallet, A., Smyl, D. (2024). IZ kmax: Influence zone results and design datasets. Dataset.

  • Gallet, A., Liew, A., Hajirasouliha, I., & Smyl, D. (2024). Machine learning for structural design models of continuous beam systems via influence zones. Inverse Problems.

Usman Javed | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Usman Javed | Curtin University | Australia

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NOTABLE PUBLICATION

Eco-friendly utilization of corncob ash as partial replacement of sand in concrete. 2019 (56)

Sustainable incorporation of waste granite dust as partial replacement of sand in autoclave aerated concrete. 2020 (55)

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