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