Chenyang Yuan | Environmental Materials| Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chenyang Yuan | Environmental Materials| Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chenyang Yuan, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power,China

Dr. Chenyang Yuan is a lecturer at the School of Water Resources, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, China. He holds a Ph.D. in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering from Dalian University of Technology. His research focuses on intelligent vibration reduction control of large wind turbine structures, structural seismic vulnerability, concrete mechanical properties, and seismic safety assessment of gravity dams. He has led and participated in multiple national research projects and has published extensively in high-impact journals. Dr. Yuan is also a member of several professional engineering societies in China.

Profile

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Summary:

Dr. Chenyang Yuan is a highly accomplished researcher in structural and civil engineering, with a strong publication record, leadership in funded projects, and expertise in seismic safety and material mechanics. His interdisciplinary approach and contributions to sustainable construction and disaster resilience make him a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

Yuan Chenyang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from North China University of Water Resources and Hydropower (2008-2012). He pursued his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Engineering and Protection Engineering at Dalian University of Technology (2012-2017).

💼Experience

Since September 2018, Yuan Chenyang has been a lecturer at the School of Water Resources, North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power. From April 2019 to July 2020, he worked at the River and Lake Protection Center of the Ministry of Water Resources, focusing on river and lake supervision, shoreline protection, and river sand mining management.

🔬Research Focus

His research interests include intelligent vibration reduction control for large wind turbines, structural seismic vulnerability, concrete mechanical properties, seismic safety assessment of gravity dams, and the damage evolution law of large water transfer channels under extreme conditions.

 

🛠️Skills

His expertise lies in intelligent vibration reduction control of large wind turbine structures, structural seismic vulnerability research, concrete mechanical properties, and seismic safety assessment of gravity dams. He is proficient in structural mechanics, finite element analysis, and seismic safety evaluation techniques.

🏆Awards

Yuan Chenyang has received research grants, including the Henan Province Key R&D and Promotion Special Project and the Open Research Fund Project of the Key Laboratory of Water Engineering Construction and Safety of the Ministry of Water Resources. He has led and participated in multiple national key R&D projects.

Publications

  1. Study on the mechanical properties and mesoscopic damage mechanism of recycled aggregate concrete under different dynamic strain rates after freeze-thaw cycles

    • Authors: C. Yuan, Chenyang; S. Qu, Siying; W. Bai, Weifeng; J. Guan, Junfeng; Y. Xie, Yunfei
    • Year: 2025
    • Journal: Case Studies in Construction Materials

  2. Influence Mechanism of Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Damage in Natural Aggregate and Recycled Aggregate Concrete Containing Zeolite Powder

    • Authors: W. Bai, Weifeng; Y. Kang, Yong; C. Yuan, Chenyang; C. Xie, Chaopeng; L. Li, Lielie
    • Year: 2025
    • Journal: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering

  3. Study on mechanical properties and damage mechanism of alkali-activated slag concrete

    • Authors: W. Bai, Weifeng; D. Ye, Deqian; S. Ye, Song; G. Yang, Guang; C. Xie, Chaopeng
    • Year: 2024
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering

Conclusion:

Dr. Yuan possesses the credentials and research impact necessary for consideration for the Best Researcher Award. While he has already made notable contributions, expanding his international collaborations, patent portfolio, and industry engagement would further solidify his position as a leading researcher in his field.

Tongtong Zhang | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tongtong Zhang | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tongtong Zhang, Shihezi University, China

Tongtong Zhang is a Master’s student in Biology at the College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, China. His research focuses on agricultural nanoparticles, exploring their applications and potential risks in modern agriculture. He has published a thesis and participated in academic competitions, winning third prize at the provincial level in the “Challenge Cup” and the “International Student Entrepreneurship Competition.” His expertise includes biochemistry, bioengineering, microbiology, genomics, and genetics.

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Summary:

Mr. Tongtong Zhang is an emerging researcher with a strong academic foundation and research interests in nanomaterials and their applications in agriculture. Her publication in Materials Today Chemistry and competition awards reflect his research potential. However, limited citations, a small publication record, and the absence of industry collaborations and patents indicate areas for improvement.

 

🎓 Education

Tongtong Zhang is a Master’s student in Biology at the College of Life Sciences, Shihezi University, specializing in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her major courses include Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Genomics, and Genetics.

💼Experience

She has published one thesis and actively participated in academic programs and conferences. She has also taken part in competitions such as the “Challenge Cup” and the “International Student Entrepreneurship Competition,” where she won third prize at the provincial level.

🔬Research Focus

Her research focuses on agricultural nanoparticles. She has contributed by summarizing the limitations and applications of nanomaterials in agriculture, emphasizing the necessity of nanomaterials in modern agriculture while addressing their potential toxicity and side effects.

Awards

She received third prize at the provincial level in the “Challenge Cup” and “International Student Entrepreneurship Competition.”

Skills

Her skills include research in biochemistry and molecular biology, academic writing, and competition-based problem-solving. She has experience in analyzing the role of nanomaterials in agriculture and understanding their environmental impacts.

Publications

Publications: “Mesoporous silica nanoparticles: A Synthesis Guide and Research Progress in the Biomedical Field”

Journal: Materials Today Chemistry

Authors: J. Chen, Jiaqi; Z. Xu, Zhihua; M. Zhang, Min; T. Zhang, Tongtong; F. Shi, Feng

Year: 2024

 

Conclusion:

Mr. Tongtong Zhang demonstrates potential as a researcher, her profile may not yet be strong enough to win the Best Researcher Award due to limited publications, citations, and industry collaborations. Strengthening his research impact through additional publications, patents, and professional engagements would make him a more competitive candidate in the future. However, she could be considered for emerging researcher or young scientist awards.

Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï | Environmental Materials | Best Researcher Award

 Prof. Zoubir Mehdi Sbartai, University of Bordeaux, France

Professor Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï is a Full Professor at the University of Bordeaux, France, specializing in Civil Engineering and Construction. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Toulouse, France, and the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His research focuses on the development of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques for infrastructure diagnosis and predictive maintenance, with an emphasis on acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic methods. Professor Sbartaï has published over 45 papers in international journals and has supervised numerous Master’s and Ph.D. students. He is actively involved in national research projects and holds leadership roles in various academic committees.

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Summary:

Prof. Sbartaï’s research embodies the spirit of innovation, sustainability, and excellence required for this prestigious award. His work continues to shape the future of civil engineering, making him an ideal candidate for recognition as the Best Researcher in his field.

 

🎓 Education

Zoubir Mehdi Sbartaï holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Materials, and Structures from the University of Toulouse, France (2005), as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. He earned his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Materials and Structures from INSA of Toulouse, France, in 2002. In 2016, he was awarded the Habilitation for Research Direction from the University of Bordeaux.

 

💼Experience

Professor Sbartaï has extensive academic experience. From 2020, he has served as a Full Professor at the University of Bordeaux, in the Civil Engineering and Construction Department. Prior to that, he was an Associate Professor at the same institution from 2007 to 2020. His career also includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Toulouse (2006-2007) and at INSA de Toulouse (2005-2006). Additionally, he worked as an Assistant Professor during his PhD preparation at INSA de Toulouse (2002-2005).

 

🔬Research Focus

Professor Sbartaï’s research primarily revolves around developing methodologies for more reliable diagnosis of civil engineering structures using Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques under uncertainties. His focus is on the optimization of predictive maintenance for infrastructure like bridges, nuclear power plants, built heritage, and wooden construction. He is particularly interested in combining acoustic, electrical, and electromagnetic techniques. His research also includes the development of new sensors for concrete monitoring and advanced radar-based scanning systems to inspect materials.

 

Awards

Professor Sbartaï has a notable academic reputation with over 45 papers published in international journals (Scopus) and more than 50 papers presented at international conferences. He has achieved an h-index of 20, reflecting his influential work in the field. Furthermore, he has supervised 12 Master’s theses, 12 Ph.D. dissertations, and 5 post-doctoral researchers.

 

Skills

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Professor Sbartaï has taken on significant leadership roles. He was responsible for the “Management of Risks in Construction” bachelor program from 2017 to 2022 and has been involved in various national research projects such as C2D2 ACDC, ANR EvaDéOS, and ANR Scaning. He has also led Work Packages in prestigious committees like the RILEM Technical Committee on NDT of Concrete. Since 2018, he has been responsible for WP1 of the BEST project at the University of Bordeaux, further solidifying his leadership in the field of civil engineering research.

 

Publications

  • Method for the Mixing Design and Physical Characterization of Air-Foamed Lightweight Clay Concrete: A Response to the Issue of Recycling Dredged Sediments
    • Authors: Zambon, A., Sbartaï, Z.M., Sayouri, N.
    • Journal: Materials
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 24
    • Article Number: 6248
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Damage Monitoring of Masonry Structures Using the Acoustic Emission Technique – From Tensile and Shear Characterization Tests to Shear Wall Tests
    • Authors: Peng, S., Parent, T., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Morel, S.
    • Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 296
    • Article Number: 109845
    • Citations: 2

 

  • New Multi-Objective Optimization to Evaluate the Compressive Strength and Variability of Concrete by Combining Non-Destructive Techniques
    • Authors: Kouddane, B., Sbartaï, Z.M., Elachachi, S.M., Lamdouar, N.
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 77
    • Article Number: 107526
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Influence of the Number of Cores on Concrete Strength Assessment by Nondestructive Tests in Old Existing Structures
    • Authors: Boussahoua, Y., Kenai, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Breysse, D., Ali-Benyahia, K.
    • Journal: Asian Journal of Civil Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 1731-1745
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Machine Learning Prediction of Concrete Compressive Strength Using Rebound Hammer Test
    • Authors: El-Mir, A., El-Zahab, S., Sbartaï, Z.M., Saliba, J., El-Hassan, H.
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 64
    • Article Number: 105538
    • Citations: 36

 

  • Pressure-Induced Damage Monitoring in Prestressed Concrete of Nuclear Containment Wall Segments Using Acoustic Emission Technique – Application to VeRCoRs Containment Building
    • Authors: Hamdi, S.E., Sbartaï, Z.-M., Boniface, A., Saliba, J., Henault, J.-M.
    • Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 281
    • Article Number: 109089
    • Citations: 6

 

  • A Fast and Robust Method for Estimating the Parameters of Ground Penetrating Radar Waves of Concrete Structures
    • Authors: Kemache, N., Hacib, T., Grimes, M., Mai, T.C., Sbartaï, Z.M.
    • Journal: Russian Journal of Nondestructive Testing
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 59
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 381-391
    • Citations: 0

 

Conclusion:

Prof. Sbartaï is undoubtedly a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, given his prolific research output, impactful contributions, and leadership in the civil engineering domain. His work significantly contributes to improving the safety, longevity, and sustainability of critical infrastructure systems. By expanding his research network and embracing broader interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Sbartaï could further enhance his already exceptional contributions to the field of sustainable infrastructure and environmental materials.