Guojun Wu | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Guojun Wu | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Professor Guojun Wu is a distinguished researcher in geotechnical and underground engineering, serving at the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Wuhan, China. With over two decades of impactful academic and industry contributions, he specializes in underground engineering disaster mechanisms and support control technologies. He has led 14 completed and 3 ongoing research projects, authored 78 peer-reviewed publications, published 4 books, and holds 37 patents (with 4 pending). He actively contributes to the advancement of tunnel safety and sustainable underground infrastructure development.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Bachelor’s Degree (2001): Engineering Mechanics, Wuhan University, China

  • Master’s Degree (2003–2006): Geotechnical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Ph.D. Degree (2006–2009): Geotechnical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Professional Experience 💼

  • Current Position: Professor, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

  • Editorial Roles:

    • Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology

    • Guest Editor, Advances in Civil Engineering

  • International Collaboration:

    • Research on Boom Clay with Belgian Nuclear Research Center

    • Visiting Scholar at Lorrain University, France

  • Consultancy Projects: Led 6 industry projects

  • Professional Affiliations:

    • Director, Underground Engineering Branch, Chinese Society of Rock Mechanics and Engineering

    • Director, Hubei Underground Engineering Society

Research Interests 🔬

  • Geotechnical Engineering

  • Underground Engineering

  • Tunnel Safety and Deformation Control

  • Rock Mechanics

  • Dynamic Stress Testing

  • Support Control Technologies for Steeply Inclined and Squeezing Rock Tunnels

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Nominee for the Global Innovation Technologist Awards – Best Researcher Award

  • Recognized for proposing the dynamic stress testing method for soft rock and a buffer support design method for asymmetric deformation in tunnels, both adopted in deep coal mine projects.

Conclusion🌟

Professor Guojun Wu stands as a leading figure in the field of underground geotechnical engineering, with innovations that have significantly improved safety and design in high-risk environments. His extensive publication record, interdisciplinary collaborations, and patented technologies position him as a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work demonstrates practical impact, academic rigor, and global collaboration, making him an invaluable contributor to civil engineering and underground infrastructure sciences.

Publications 📚

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Yuan, J., & Huo, M. (2025). Laboratory model tests and unstable collapse analysis of SPB shield machine tunnelling in saturated sand. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
📌 Focus: Collapse behavior during shield machine tunneling in saturated sand.

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Huo, M., Chen, W., Yuan, J., Li, Y., & Liu, Y. (2025). Experimental investigation and limit analysis of shield tunnel face failure mechanism in sand. Underground Space (China).
📌 Focus: Tunnel face failure mechanism under sandy conditions.

🔬 Journal Article | 🆓 Open Access | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 0 citations
Wen, C., Jia, S., Fu, X., & He, H. (2025). Semi-analytical assessment of dynamic sealing capacity of underground gas storage: A case of Songliao Basin, Northeastern China. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
📌 Focus: Sealing effectiveness in underground gas reservoirs.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2025 | 🔢 1 citation
Yu, J., Zhang, Z., Wu, G., Li, X., & Tian, H. (2025). Investigation on asymmetric dynamic response characteristics of anchored surrounding rock under blasting excavation of inclined layered rock tunnel. Canadian Geotechnical Journal.
📌 Focus: Response of surrounding rock under dynamic blasting loads.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 1 citation
Shu, X., Chen, W., Qiu, X., Wu, G., & Tian, Y. (2024). Anchorage mechanism and parametric analysis of a novel interface-shear-stress-dispersing bolt. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology.
📌 Focus: New bolt design for stress dispersion in tunneling.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 2 citations
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Huo, M., & Liu, Y. (2024). Laboratory experimental study of the forming and failure mechanisms of soil arching during EPBS tunnelling in sand. Engineering Failure Analysis.
📌 Focus: Soil arching effects during Earth Pressure Balance Shield (EPBS) tunneling.

🔬 Journal Article | 🗓️ 2024 | 🔢 1 citation
Li, Y., Wu, G., Chen, W., Yuan, J., & Huo, M. (2024). Influence of confined water on the limit support pressure of tunnel face in weakly water-rich strata. Journal of Central South University.
📌 Focus: Impact of water content on tunnel face stability.

Meng-Chun Kao | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Meng-Chun Kao | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Department of Business Administration at Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Taiwan

Dr. Meng-Chun Kao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at Yuanpei University of Medical Technology, Taiwan. With expertise in accounting, finance, business management, and AI applications, she has published extensively in high-impact journals and contributed to innovative teaching methodologies. Her research integrates technology, sustainability, and education to improve business practices.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. (2008) – Accounting, Graduate School of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

  • M.B.A. (1999) – Finance, Graduate School of Management, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

  • B.B.A. (1996) – Business Administration, Tamkang University, Taiwan

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2022–Present), Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

  • Assistant Professor (2008–2022), Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

  • Lecturer & Chair (1999–2008), Nanya Institute of Technology & Chin-Min Institute of Technology

  • Deputy Director (2001–2002), Chinese Management Elite Association

Research Interests 🔬

  • Accounting & Finance

  • Business Management

  • Teaching Innovation

  • Sustainable Development

  • Big Data Analysis & AI Applications

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Model Teacher Award, Private Education Association of ROC (2024)

  • Excellent Teaching Award, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (2024)

  • Outstanding Research Award, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (2022–2023)

  • Outstanding Talent Award, National Science and Technology Council (2022, 2024)

  • Excellence in Teaching Award (2020–2023)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Kao is a distinguished researcher and educator recognized for her contributions to business education, sustainability, and AI applications. Her innovative approaches in gamified learning and big data analysis have significantly impacted academic and industry practices.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Chiu, M. C., Tu, Y. L., & Kao, M. C.* (2025). Integrating TPB and Gamification to Promote Green Eating Behaviors: A Case Study of Food Carbon Footprint Tracking System. 🌍 Environmental Development, 101153. (SCI, IF: 4.7, Q2 in Environmental Sciences)

2️⃣ Kao, M. C., Yuan, Y. H., & Wang, Y. X. (2023). The study on designed gamified mobile learning model to assess students’ learning outcome of accounting education. 🎮📚 Heliyon, 9, e13409. (SCI, IF: 3.4, Q1 in Multidisciplinary Sciences) 🏅 Best Researcher Award

3️⃣ Chiu, M. C., Wei, C. J., Wang, Y. C., & Kao, M. C.* (2023). Applying unsupervised learning method to develop a regional risk model based on TCFD: A case study in the United States. 🌱💻 Journal of Cleaner Production, 400, 136669. (SCI, IF: 9.8, Q1 in Environmental Sciences)

4️⃣ Chiu, M. C., Tu, Y. L., & Kao, M. C.* (2022). Applying deep learning image recognition technology to promote environmentally sustainable behavior. 🤖♻️ Sustainable Production and Consumption, 31, 736–749. (SCI, SSCI, IF: 10.1, Q1 in Green & Sustainable Science & Technology)

5️⃣ Huang, H. C., Lai, M. C., Kao, M. C., & Sung, C. H. (2014). A Team-Learning Framework for Business Model Innovation in an Emerging Market. 👥💡 Journal of Management & Organization, 20(1), 100–120. (SSCI, IF: 3.1, Q2 in Management)

6️⃣ Huang, H. C., Lai, M. C., Kao, M. C., & Chen, Y. C. (2012). Target Costing, Business Model Innovation, and Firm Performance: An Empirical Analysis of Chinese Firms. 📊🇨🇳 Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 29(4), 322–335. (SSCI, IF: 1.2, Q3 in Management)

7️⃣ Lai, M. C., Wang, W. K., Huang, H. C., & Kao, M. C. (2011). Linking the Benchmarking Tool to a Knowledge-based System for Performance Improvement. 📈🤖 Expert Systems with Applications, 38(8), 10579–10586. (SCI, IF: 7.5, Q1 in AI)

8️⃣ Kao, M. C.* (2025). The impact of corporate sustainability announcements and the COVID-19 pandemic on stock prices: Evidence from the Taiwan stock market. 💹 Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, Accepted. (EconLit)

9️⃣ Kao, M. C.* (2021). Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Different Industries in Taiwan Stock Market—A Case Study of Electronics and Biotech Industries. 📉🦠 Journal of Accounting, Finance & Management Strategy, 16(2), 137–158. (EconLit)

🔟 Chen, Y. H., & Kao, M. C.* (2015). The Effects of Acquisition Targets, Diversification and Market Power on Cost Efficiency: Evidence from Taiwanese Banks. 🏦📊 International Business Research, 8(2), 71–82. (EconLit)

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.

 

 

 

 

Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India

Dr. Divya P.V. is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) at IIT Palakkad, with over 10 years of teaching and research experience, including 9.2 years post-PhD. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and has previously served at VIT University and NIT Calicut. Her research expertise lies in Ground Improvement, Geosynthetics, Slope Stabilization, and Green-Geotechnics, and she has published 50 papers, including 25 in international journals. Dr. Divya has led several high-profile research and consultancy projects, receiving multiple awards for her contributions to geotechnical engineering, including the ISIGS-Smt. Indra Joshi Biennial Award and recognition for excellence in PhD research.

Publication Profile : 

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🎓 Educational Background :

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) from IIT Bombay, India.
  • M.Tech
  • B.Tech

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Divya P.V. has over 10.6 years of academic and professional experience in geotechnical engineering, with 9.2 years of post-PhD experience. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad, India, a position she has held since November 2021. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at IIT Palakkad from July 2017 to November 2021. Her earlier roles include serving as an Associate Professor at VIT University, India, from January 2013 to December 2015, and as a Lecturer at NIT Calicut in 2006. Throughout her career, Dr. Divya has contributed significantly to geotechnical engineering education and research, guiding multiple PhD and MS students and managing various sponsored R&D and consultancy projects.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Divya’s research focuses on a range of geotechnical engineering topics, including ground improvement, geosynthetics, reinforced soil structures, slope stabilization, and landslide mitigation. She is particularly interested in green-geotechnics, which involves sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering. Additionally, she employs centrifuge modelling and image analysis techniques in her research to better understand the behavior of soils and structures under various conditions.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Shaji, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Sustainable ground improvement of soft clay using eggshell lime and rice husk ash. Construction and Building Materials, 441, 137460.
  2. Anita, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Construction and demolition waste as a sustainable backfill for geosynthetic-reinforced MSE walls. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 10(3), 36.
  3. Sebastian, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Natural fibres: A sustainable material for geotextile applications. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(3), 1056–1072.
  4. Divya, P. V. (2024). Geosynthetic reinforced soil structures: Forensic investigation on failures and remedial measures. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(1), 258–265.
  5. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Digital soil mapping of residual lateritic soils in Kerala using interpolation methods. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Vol. 476, pp. 301–312).
  6. Dhanya, K. A., Venkatesh, T. S. D., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Influence of suction on the interface characteristics of unsaturated marginal lateritic soil backfills with composite geosynthetics. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(6), 73.
  7. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Coupled flow-deformation analysis of MSE wall reinforced with hybrid geogrids. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(4), 45.
  8. Anita, A., Karthika, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Construction and demolition waste as valuable resources for geosynthetic-encased stone columns. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 27(2), 04022047.
  9. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Performance of lateritic soil slopes at the onset of rainfall infiltration. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 53(1), 107–126.
  10. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Incorporation of unsaturated soil properties in the prediction of rainfall induced landslides using TRIGRS and Scoops3D models. In Geotechnical Special Publication, 2023-March(GSP 338), 509–520.