Amr Ragaa | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Amr Ragaa
Egyptian Natural Gas Company – GASCO, Egypt

Amr Ragaa
Affiliation Egyptian Natural Gas Company – GASCO
Country Egypt
Scopus ID 57196035854
Documents 56
Citations 545
h-index 12
Subject Area Engineering
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0628-4422

Amr Ragaa is a researcher affiliated with the Egyptian Natural Gas Company – GASCO whose indexed scholarly record encompasses 56 documents and 545 citations, with an h-index of 12. The publication portfolio supplied for this recognition profile demonstrates research activity spanning biomedical markers, genetic risk, molecular genetics, and computational biology, providing an interdisciplinary perspective relevant to contemporary scientific research and innovation.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile summarizes the documented research activity of Amr Ragaa in the context of the Innovative Research Award. The supplied bibliographic record indicates a sustained publication portfolio and measurable citation impact. Selected works address diabetic nephropathy biomarkers, rheumatoid arthritis genetics, vitamin D receptor polymorphisms, and computational investigation of parasite codon usage, illustrating methodological breadth across biomedical and computational research. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Biomedical research
  • Molecular genetics
  • Genetic polymorphism
  • Computational biology
  • Research innovation

Introduction

Research innovation increasingly depends on integrating experimental evidence, molecular characterization, genetic investigation, and computational approaches. Ragaa’s supplied publication record reflects this multidisciplinary orientation. The 2023–2024 works include studies published in journals such as International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, Biochemical Genetics, and BMC Medical Genomics, alongside a computational research software contribution. [3]

Research Profile

The available metrics identify 56 documents, 545 citations, and an h-index of 12 in the supplied Scopus profile. These indicators provide a quantitative view of publication activity and scholarly visibility, while the selected publications offer qualitative evidence of work addressing clinically relevant biomarkers, disease susceptibility, genetic variation, and reproducible computational methods. [1]

Research Contributions

The documented studies contribute to several complementary areas. Research on microRNA-192, pentraxin-3, and transforming growth factor-beta1 examines their association with estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults with diabetic nephropathy. Another case-control study investigates genetic risk associated with rheumatoid arthritis. A further study evaluates biochemical markers alongside FokI and TaqI vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms, while the parazitCUB package provides a computational resource for examining parasite codon usage bias. [2] [4]

Publications

  1. Association of microRNA-192, pentraxin-3, and transforming growth factor-beta1 with estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults with diabetic nephropathy. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, 2024. [1]
  2. Genetic Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Control Study. Biochemical Genetics, 2024. [2]
  3. parazitCUB: An R package to streamline the process of investigating the adaptations of parasites’ codon usage bias. F1000Research, 2023. [3]
  4. Biochemical markers and FokI and TaqI vitamin D receptor genes polymorphism in rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Medical Genomics, 2023. [4]

Research Impact

The supplied citation count of 545 and h-index of 12 indicate established scholarly visibility within the indexed research record. The diversity of subjects represented in the selected publications further suggests an ability to connect biomedical questions with genetic, molecular, and computational approaches. Impact should be interpreted alongside publication quality, collaboration, methodological rigor, and the independent use of findings by subsequent researchers. [1] [4]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied bibliometric indicators and publication evidence, Amr Ragaa presents a research profile relevant to consideration for the Innovative Research Award. The combination of 56 documented publications, 545 citations, an h-index of 12, and interdisciplinary research topics provides a substantive basis for academic recognition. The final award assessment should additionally consider the complete scholarly record, originality, research leadership, reproducibility, and broader contribution to the relevant field.

Conclusion

Amr Ragaa’s documented research profile combines measurable scholarly impact with contributions across biomedical, genetic, molecular, and computational research. The selected publications demonstrate engagement with clinically relevant disease mechanisms and methodological development. Together with the supplied Scopus indicators, these records provide a structured academic basis for consideration within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Amr Ragaa, Author ID 57196035854. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57196035854
  2. Springer Nature. (2024). Genetic Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Control Study. Biochemical Genetics.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S10528-023-10648-7
  3. F1000Research. (2023). parazitCUB: An R package to streamline the process of investigating the adaptations of parasites’ codon usage bias.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.143223.1
  4. Springer Nature. (2023). Biochemical markers and FokI and TaqI vitamin D receptor genes polymorphism in rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Medical Genomics.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/S12920-023-01668-8
  5. Springer Nature. (2024). Association of microRNA-192, pentraxin-3, and transforming growth factor-beta1 with estimated glomerular filtration rate in adults with diabetic nephropathy. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S13410-023-01283-4

Ebrahim Farrokh | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Ebrahim Farrokh
Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran

Ebrahim Farrokh
Affiliation Amirkabir University of Technology
Country Iran
Scopus ID 12790914600
Documents 55
Citations 985
h-index 14
Subject Area Engineering
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-0861-0909

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.

References

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Ebrahim Farrokh, Author ID 12790914600. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=12790914600
  6. ORCID. (n.d.). Ebrahim Farrokh ORCID record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0861-0909
  7. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (n.d.). Official award website.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Piotr Kaczmarzyk | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Piotr Kaczmarzyk
National Research Institute, Józefów, Poland

Piotr Kaczmarzyk
Affiliation National Research Institute, Józefów
Country Poland
Scopus ID 57219448273
Documents 22
Citations 157
h-index 7
Subject Area Engineering
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4310-6086

Piotr Kaczmarzyk is a researcher affiliated with the National Research Institute in Józefów, Poland, working within engineering research with a publication record that includes studies of aerodynamics, positive-pressure ventilation, combustion-engine emissions, ultrasonic exhaust treatment, and circular-economy applications. His indexed profile records 22 documents, 157 citations, and an h-index of 7. [1]

Abstract

The research profile represented by Kaczmarzyk focuses on engineering problems involving fluid flow, ventilation performance, combustion emissions, acoustic treatment, and resource reuse. Recent publications examine how enclosure geometry and opening dimensions affect positive-pressure ventilator aerodynamics, how positioning methods influence ventilator effectiveness, and how ultrasonic attenuation parameters can be optimized for reducing exhaust smoke. [2] These studies illustrate an applied engineering approach connecting numerical investigation, experimental considerations, environmental performance, and practical system configuration.

Keywords

  • Aerodynamics
  • Positive-pressure ventilation
  • Combustion engines
  • Exhaust emissions
  • Ultrasonic attenuation
  • Circular economy

Introduction

Engineering research on ventilation and combustion systems increasingly addresses performance under realistic operating configurations. Positive-pressure ventilators, for example, depend on geometric and positioning parameters that can alter airflow behavior. Research published in Applied Sciences and Scientific Reports during 2026 examines these relationships using numerical and applied approaches. [3] Related work considers emissions mitigation and the environmental implications of reusing powertrain components.

Research Profile

The documented profile combines mechanical and environmental engineering themes. Bibliometric information identifies 22 Scopus-indexed documents, 157 citations, and an h-index of 7. [1] The publication portfolio shows continuity across ventilation aerodynamics, internal-combustion-engine emissions, acoustic exhaust treatment, and circular-economy questions.

Research Contributions

The research contributions include numerical assessment of ventilator enclosure geometry and openings, evaluation of positioning strategies in variable configurations, and optimization of ultrasonic attenuator parameters for exhaust-smoke reduction. [2] Another study addresses the tension between circular-economy reuse of engines from scrapped vehicles and emissions-certification requirements, connecting engineering reuse with regulatory and environmental considerations. [4]

Publications

  • Numerical Analysis of the Effects of Enclosure Geometry and Opening Sizes on the Aerodynamic Performance of Positive-Pressure Ventilators. Applied Sciences, 2026; 16(18):9256. [2]
  • Aerodynamic effectiveness of positioning methods for conventional positive pressure ventilators operating in variable configurations. Scientific Reports, 2026. [3]
  • Ecological Paradox in the Reuse of Internal Combustion Engines from Scrapped Vehicles for Electric Power Generation—Circular Economy Potential Versus Emission Certification Barriers. Sustainability, 2025; 17(23):10435. [4]
  • Optimization of Vertical Ultrasonic Attenuator Parameters for Reducing Exhaust Gas Smoke of Compression–Ignition Engines: Efficient Selection of Emitter Power, Number, and Spacing. Applied Sciences, 2025; 15(14):7870. [5]

Research Impact

The recorded citation count of 157 and h-index of 7 provide quantitative indicators of the visibility of the research within indexed scholarly literature. [1] The cited publication themes also demonstrate relevance to practical engineering challenges, particularly ventilation optimization, emissions reduction, and resource-efficient reuse. These indicators should be interpreted alongside publication quality, methodological rigor, collaboration, and field-specific citation patterns.

Award Suitability

The documented research portfolio provides evidence relevant to an Innovative Research Award within an engineering-focused recognition framework. The combination of aerodynamic modeling, ventilation-system assessment, emissions-control research, and circular-economy analysis offers a multidisciplinary applied-engineering profile. The award consideration can be informed by the documented publications and bibliometric record, while final recognition remains subject to the applicable evaluation criteria of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards.

Conclusion

Piotr Kaczmarzyk’s documented research profile centers on applied engineering problems involving airflow, ventilation, combustion emissions, acoustic treatment, and sustainable reuse. The available publication and bibliometric information establishes a research record with measurable scholarly visibility and several recent contributions addressing practical engineering performance and environmental considerations.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Piotr Kaczmarzyk, Author ID 57219448273. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219448273
  2. MDPI. (2026). Numerical Analysis of the Effects of Enclosure Geometry and Opening Sizes on the Aerodynamic Performance of Positive-Pressure Ventilators. Applied Sciences, 16(18), 9256.
  3. Nature Portfolio. (2026). Aerodynamic effectiveness of positioning methods for conventional positive pressure ventilators operating in variable configurations. Scientific Reports.
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-62907-3
  4. MDPI. (2025). Ecological Paradox in the Reuse of Internal Combustion Engines from Scrapped Vehicles for Electric Power Generation—Circular Economy Potential Versus Emission Certification Barriers. Sustainability, 17(23), 10435.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/su172310435
  5. MDPI. (2025). Optimization of Vertical Ultrasonic Attenuator Parameters for Reducing Exhaust Gas Smoke of Compression–Ignition Engines: Efficient Selection of Emitter Power, Number, and Spacing. Applied Sciences, 15(14), 7870.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/app15147870

Gul Durak | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Ms. Gul Durak | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Yildiz Technical University | Turkey

Ms. Gul Durak is an industrial engineering professional with strong applied expertise at the intersection of air cargo logistics, operations management, and cost optimization, developed through extensive practice in a global airline and manufacturing environments. Her professional focus centers on operational efficiency, air cargo logistics systems, cost analysis, and financial decision-support, combining analytical rigor with real-world logistics performance needs. She has built advanced competence in evaluating operation costs, managing logistics workflows, supporting strategic negotiations, and contributing to company-level management decisions within complex, large-scale organizations. Her experience spans air cargo operations, logistics specialization, and engineering roles that emphasize data-driven optimization and performance improvement, supported by quantitative tools and optimization software. In parallel, her research orientation reflects a growing interest in industrial engineering methodologies, logistics finance, and decision-making models that enhance efficiency and sustainability in transportation and supply chain systems. She has contributed to cost optimization initiatives recognized for their impact, demonstrating an ability to translate analytical research into actionable operational improvements. Alongside professional practice, she actively engages with academic and industry communities through invited talks and knowledge-sharing activities, highlighting her commitment to bridging theory and practice. Her skill set includes advanced logistics analytics, negotiation, financial analysis, and operations research tools, complemented by multilingual communication abilities that support international collaboration. Overall, her profile reflects a practitioner-researcher perspective, combining industrial engineering research interests with hands-on expertise in air cargo logistics and cost-focused operational strategy.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publication

Durak, G., & Çetin Demirel, N. (2025). Cargo aircraft capacity optimization: A hybrid approach comprising a genetic algorithm and large neighborhood search. Applied Sciences, 15(22), 11988.