Innovative Research Award
Ebrahim Farrokh
Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran
Ebrahim Farrokh is an engineering researcher affiliated with Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran. The available bibliographic profile records 55 documents, 985 citations, and an h-index of 14. His publication record includes research addressing tunnel boring machine (TBM) performance, cutterhead configuration, disc cutter life, and mechanical rock excavation. These topics connect engineering analysis with practical optimization of underground construction systems.
Abstract
The research profile of Ebrahim Farrokh is centered on engineering problems associated with mechanized tunnelling and rock excavation. His documented publications examine TBM cutterhead design, disc cutter durability, operational parameters, and rotary cutting performance. Recent studies extend this work through data-driven assessment and integrated consideration of geological, operational, and machine-related variables. [1] [2]
Keywords
Tunnel boring machines; TBM cutterheads; disc cutters; underground construction; rock excavation; cutter life; rotary cutting; engineering optimization.
Introduction
Mechanized tunnelling requires coordination between geological conditions, machine configuration, cutting tools, and operational parameters. Research in this area can support decisions concerning cutterhead arrangements and tool performance. Farrokh’s listed publications address these engineering relationships through case-specific studies and broader assessment frameworks. [2] [3]
Research Profile
The recorded profile contains 55 documents, 985 citations, and an h-index of 14. Within Engineering, the publication themes represented in the supplied record include TBM performance enhancement, cutterhead modification, disc cutter life, and rotary cutting of granite. These themes indicate a research focus on engineering performance and optimization in excavation systems.
Research Contributions
- Data-driven evaluation of TBM cutterhead opening-type selection. [1]
- Integrated assessment of geological, operational, and machine parameters affecting disc cutter life. [2]
- Assessment of cutterhead modification for EPB-TBM performance enhancement. [3]
- Investigation of rotary cutting machine performance in Korean granite. [4]
Publications
Selected publications include Insights into cutterhead opening type selection: A data-driven study of TBM industry best practices, published in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (2027); Integrated assessment of geological, operational, and machine related parameters for optimization of TBM disc cutter life, in Results in Engineering (2026); EPB-TBM performance enhancement through cutterhead modification in Shiraz Metro Line 3, in Results in Engineering (2026); and A study of rotary cutting machine (RCM) performance on Korean granite, in Engineering Computations (2024). [1] [2] [3] [4]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric record reports 985 citations and an h-index of 14, providing quantitative indicators of scholarly visibility. [5] The publication themes also address applied engineering problems relevant to underground infrastructure, particularly TBM operation and cutting-tool performance. The available evidence supports describing the work in terms of documented publication activity and citation impact rather than attributing broader outcomes not established by the supplied records.
Award Suitability
For the Global Innovation Technologist Awards, the documented profile provides identifiable evidence across publication activity, citation metrics, and engineering-focused research. The selected works demonstrate sustained attention to TBM systems, cutterhead design, and excavation performance. These documented characteristics may be considered alongside the award’s applicable evaluation criteria and independently verified bibliographic information.
Conclusion
Ebrahim Farrokh’s supplied academic record presents an engineering research profile focused on mechanized tunnelling and rock excavation technologies. With 55 documents, 985 citations, and an h-index of 14, together with publications on cutterhead configuration, disc cutter life, and rotary cutting, the record provides measurable indicators of research activity and scholarly impact.
External Links
References
- Farrokh, E. (2027). Insights into cutterhead opening type selection: A data-driven study of TBM industry best practices. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2026.108139
- Farrokh, E. (2026). Integrated assessment of geological, operational, and machine related parameters for optimization of TBM disc cutter life. Results in Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2026.112116
- Farrokh, E. (2026). EPB-TBM performance enhancement through cutterhead modification in Shiraz Metro Line 3. Results in Engineering.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.108917
- Farrokh, E. (2024). A study of rotary cutting machine (RCM) performance on Korean granite. Engineering Computations.
https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-08-2023-0462
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ebrahim Farrokh, Author ID 12790914600. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=12790914600
- ORCID. (n.d.). Ebrahim Farrokh ORCID record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0861-0909
- Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website.
innovationtechnologist.com