Yijing Ji | Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yijing Ji | Design | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Polytechnic University | China

Dr. Yijing Ji is a lecturer at Beijing Polytechnic University with a doctoral degree from Cranfield University. Her expertise lies in design, museum and exhibition design, environmental art, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. Her research brings together creative practice and technology, with a strong emphasis on spatial design, visitor experience, and the role of sensory interaction in shaping memory and engagement in exhibition contexts. By investigating how human sensory experiences can be enriched through virtual and HCI technologies, she contributes to innovative approaches in exhibition space design and education. She has been actively involved in several ongoing projects, including agent-based modelling to study the impact of museum design on visitor memory, exploring the acceptance and application of artificial intelligence-generated content in higher education, and developing interdisciplinary STEAM-DT teaching models for cultivating innovative literacy. Her work bridges academia and industry, demonstrated through collaborations with universities in China and the UK, as well as leading exhibition and technology companies. She has contributed to projects such as the design of corporate exhibition halls and branding initiatives, generating significant industry income and fostering knowledge exchange between research and practice. Her scholarly outputs include publications in international journals and conferences, with notable works on immersive technologies, multisensory design, and user experience in exhibition spaces. She has also authored educational materials, including a forthcoming Chinese monograph and a career planning textbook. In recognition of her innovative design work, her team received the Red Dot Design Award in the Artificial Intelligence Concept category for their project on interactive children’s clothing design. Although early in her academic career, Dr Ji has already achieved citations by 2 documents, with 2 documents published and an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing influence in her field. Her contributions position her as an emerging researcher with significant potential to shape the future of design and human-technology interaction.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Ji, Y. (2025). Exploring AIGC’s acceptance and application in different disciplines from higher education perspective.

Ji, Y. (2025). Mapping the landscape of immersive technologies integrating narrative: Bibliometric insights from CiteSpace. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction.

Ji, Y. (2024). Multisensory design in memory research: The £1 coin case in the digital era.

Ji, Y. (2024). Design innovation and user experience of sensory interactive experience in museum exhibition space.

Ji, Y. Discovery for design. China Textile & Apparel Press.

Mohsen Mohammadi | Immersive Human-Building Interactions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi | Immersive Human-Building Interactions | Best Researcher Award

Graduate Researcher at New Jersey Institute of Technology, United States

Dr. Mohsen Mohammadi is a Senior Structural and GeoStructural Engineer at Schnabel Engineering in Jersey City, NJ, with a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he achieved a 4.0 GPA. His dissertation focused on developing intelligent sensor fusion IoT-enabled devices for smart city applications in facility management. With extensive experience in structural design, project management, and geotechnical engineering, Dr. Mohammadi has led the design of over 200 buildings and played a key role in significant projects, including the tallest building in Iraq, the E1 Tower. His research interests encompass smart construction technologies, water quality assessment, and innovative flood mitigation strategies.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering
    New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA
    Expected: May 2024
    Dissertation: Developing Intelligent Sensor Fusion IoT-enabled Devices and Virtualization Systems for Facility Management Applications in Smart Cities
    GPA: 4.0/4.0
    Advisor: Professor Rayan H. Assaad (rayan.hassane.assaad@njit.edu)
  • Master of Science (M.S.) in Structural Engineering
    Islamic Azad University, Mahabad, Iran
    February 2012
    Thesis: Structural Behavior of Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Autoclave Aerated Concrete Panel
    GPA: 3.7/4.0
    Advisor: Professor Arastou Armaghani (aarmaghani@yahoo.com)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Civil Engineering
    Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
    August 2008
    Concentration: Architectural Engineering, Construction Management

💼 Professional Experience :

  • Senior Structural and GeoStructural Engineer
    Schnabel Engineering, Jersey City, NJ, USA
    June 2024 – Present

    • Lead geostructural engineering projects from inception to completion.
    • Conduct intricate design and analysis for foundations, retaining walls, and tunnels.
    • Provide technical oversight to junior engineers and ensure regulatory compliance.
    • Engage with clients for project updates and satisfaction.
    • Plan and oversee geotechnical site investigations and prepare detailed technical reports.
  • Graduate Research Assistant
    New Jersey Institute of Technology, Smart Construction and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems (SCIIS) Lab, Newark, NJ
    August 2022 – May 2024
  • Senior Structural Engineer
    Construction Civil Engineers of Iran, Kurdistan, Iran
    November 2011 – July 2022

    • Led the design for over 200 buildings, ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
    • Conducted structural analysis using ETABS, SAFE, and SAP 2000 software.
    • Managed projects from conception to completion, focusing on timelines and budget constraints.
  • Senior Structural Designer
    Kirmanj Construction Co., Erbil, Iraq
    March 2019 – August 2021

    • Spearheaded the structural design for The Zaniary Tower, a landmark skyscraper.
  • Construction Management Engineer
    CAN Holding Co., Kurdistan, Iran
    February 2013 – November 2016
  • Construction Management Engineer
    Kurdistan Municipality, Kurdistan, Iran
    March 2011 – October 2013

📚 Research Interests : 

  • Quantifying Reliability of Shared Economy Systems
    August 2022 – February 2023
    Developed metrics to assess reliability and pricing models for shared economy systems.
  • Modeling Flooding Events Effects
    November 2022 – August 2023
    Analyzed direct and indirect impacts of flooding on transportation infrastructure.
  • Benefit-Cost Analysis for Flood Mitigation Projects
    January 2023 – May 2023
    Conducted analysis to prioritize flood mitigation projects.
  • Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT System for Water Quality Assessment
    February 2023 – July 2023
    Developed IoT-based devices for real-time water quality monitoring.
  • IoT System for Leak Detection
    March 2023 – November 2023
    Created devices for accurate leak detection in smart city applications.
  • Enhancing Human-Technology Interaction using IoT and VR
    June 2023 – December 2023
    Developed a virtual environment for facility management using Unity and IoT sensors.
  • Enhancing Human-Technology Interaction using IoT and AR
    August 2023 – February 2024
    Integrated AR applications for real-time thermal comfort monitoring in smart buildings.

Honors & Awards :

  • 2024: National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corp Award for an innovative IoT-based workforce health monitoring device.
  • 2022-2024: Gary Thomas Assistantships Fellowship, New Jersey Institute of Technology.
  • 2024: Graduate Student Research and Presentation Travel Award from the Graduate Student Association (GSA), NJIT.
  • 2024: Civil and Environmental Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Award, NJIT.
  • 2004-2008: Full fellowship for bachelor studies at Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Mohammadi, M., Poudel, O., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). An Intelligent IoT-enabled Multimodal Sensing Device as a Wearable Health Monitoring System for Comprehensive Physiological Symptoms Tracking. Elsevier Journal of Measurement. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 5.2.
  2. Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). Real-time Visualization of Thermal Comfort and Interaction with HVAC Systems by Integrating Immersive Virtual Reality Technologies and IoT-Enabled Intelligent Sensors for Indoor Facilities. Emerald Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 3.6.
  3. Mohammadi, M., Poudel, O., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). An Intelligent Acoustic-based IoT-enabled Water Monitoring Sensing System for Automated Real-Time Water Leak Detection, Localization, and Pinpointing. Elsevier Journal of Expert Systems with Applications. (Under Review), Impact Factor: 7.5.
  4. Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., Assaad, R. H., & Chang, A. J. (2024). An Intelligent Cloud-Based IoT-Enabled Multimodal Edge Sensing Device for Automated, Real-Time, Comprehensive, and Standardized Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Process Using Multisensor Data Fusion Technologies. ASCE Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering. Impact Factor: 6.9.
  5. Mohammadi, M., Assaf, G., & Assaad, R. H. (2024). Real-time Spatial Mapping and Visualization of Thermal Comfort and HVAC Control by Integrating Immersive AR Technologies and IoT-Enabled Wireless Sensor Networks. Elsevier Journal of Building Engineering. Impact Factor: 6.4.
  6. Assaad, R. H., Mohammadi, M., & Assaf, G. (2024). Determining Critical Cascading Effects of Flooding Events on Transportation Infrastructure Using Data Mining Algorithms. Journal of Infrastructure Systems, 30(3), 04024006. Impact Factor: 3.3.
  7. Assaad, R. H., Mohammadi, M., & Chang, A. (2023). An IoT-Enabled Sensing Device to Quantify the Reliability of Shared Economy Systems Using Intelligent Sensor Fusion Building Technologies. Buildings, 13(9), 2182. Impact Factor: 3.8.
  8. Sahour, S., Khanbeyki, M., Gholami, V., Sahour, H., Karimi, H., & Mohammadi, M. (2023). Particle swarm and grey wolf optimization: enhancing groundwater quality models through artificial neural networks. Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 1-15. Impact Factor: 4.2.
  9. Mohammadi, M., & Armaghani, A. (2014). Structural behavior of hybrid fiber–reinforced polymer-Autoclave Aerated concrete panels. Impact Factor: 0.9804.