Jacqueline Saliba | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Jacqueline Saliba | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

American University of the Middle East | Kuwait

Mrs. Jacqueline Saliba is a distinguished researcher in structural health monitoring and advanced engineering systems, holding a PhD in mechanical/civil engineering, she has extensive experience in academia and international collaborative research. Her expertise includes non-destructive evaluation, acoustic emission, structural integrity, nuclear containment systems, and sustainable material valorization. She has led and contributed to major projects such as ANR ENDE, CEA–CESTA CASCADE, and VALOSED. Recognized with multiple awards, her work advances engineering innovation, infrastructure safety, and sustainable industrial applications.

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Geopolymerization of Untreated Dredged Sediments for Sustainable Binder Development
Materials, 2026. Lisa Monteiro, Humberto Yáñez-Godoy, Nadia Saiyouri, Jacqueline Saliba

Effects of Rubber Particle Size and Substitution Rate on the Behavior of Eco-Friendly Rubberized Concrete
Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 2025. Najeeb AlMousawi et al., Jacqueline Saliba

Comparison of Field and Laboratory Tests for Soil Suitability Assessment in Raw Earth Construction
Applied Sciences, 2025. Jacqueline Saliba, Walid Al-Shaar, Madeline Delage

Effect of Wetting/Drying Cycles on the Durability of Flax Fibers Reinforced Earth Concrete
Construction and Building Materials, 2024. Saliba J., Kouta N., Saiyouri N.

Life Cycle Analysis of Sediment Valorization by Means of Geopolymerization from Laboratory to Industrial Scale
Construction and Building Materials, 2024. Monteiro L., Feraille A., Saliba J., Yáñez-Godoy H., Saiyouri N.

M’bark Abidare | Ecology and Conservation | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. M’bark Abidare | Ecology and Conservation | Research Excellence Award

Cadi Ayyad University | Morocco

Mr. M’bark Abidare is an emerging researcher in natural resources engineering and sustainable development, specializing in sediment dynamics and water resource management. He is pursuing a PhD at Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, following a Master’s with honors in geo-resources and a Bachelor’s in water and environment. His experience includes research internships with OCP Group and international collaboration with the University of Liège. He has contributed to international conferences and earned recognition for scientific engagement. His research supports sustainable watershed management and environmental resilience.


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Andrea Vera-Gajardo | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Andrea Vera-Gajardo | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de Valparaíso | Chile

Dr. Andrea Vera Gajardo is an Associate Professor of Mathematics whose work bridges algebra, representation theory, and gender studies in STEM. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Chile and has completed postdoctoral research at Durham University. With over 20 publications, an estimated h-index of 10, and 300+ citations, her research explores mathematical structures alongside sociocultural dynamics in science. She leads major interdisciplinary projects on gender and engineering culture in Chile and collaborates internationally. Her contributions advance both mathematical knowledge and inclusive academic practices, positioning her as a leading voice in interdisciplinary and socially engaged mathematics research.

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From Teaching for War to Acknowledging Vulnerability: A Cartography of Gender and Mistake-Handling in Mathematics Education
Uzuri Albizu-Mallea, Andrea Vera-Gajardo, Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2025.

Standardizing Excellence: Metric Assemblages in Mathematics Research in Chile
Fernando A. Valenzuela et al., Science, Technology & Human Values, 2024.

Balraj Singh | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Balraj Singh | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Delhi Technological University | India

Mr. Balraj Singh is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Research Scholar specializing in hydraulic engineering, integrating Machine Learning and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to analyze sediment scour and flow behavior around hydraulic structures. He holds a Ph.D. (submitted) in Water Resources Engineering from Delhi Technological University, an M.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra, and a B.Tech in Civil Engineering. With over 60 publications, an h-index of 21, and 1,400+ citations, his work significantly contributes to data-driven hydrological modeling. He has academic experience across reputed institutions and has received multiple best paper awards and international research support, advancing sustainable water engineering solutions.

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Modelling of Impact of Water Quality on Infiltration Rate of Soil by Random Forest Regression
B. Singh, P. Sihag, K. Singh, Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2017.

Comparative Evaluation of Infiltration Models
A. S. Vand, P. Sihag, B. Singh, M. Zand, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 2018.

Modeling the Infiltration Process with Soft Computing Techniques
P. Sihag, B. Singh, A. Sepah Vand, V. Mehdipour, ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2020.

Assessment of Various Soft Computing Techniques to Predict Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR)
A. Sepahvand, B. Singh, P. Sihag et al., ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 2021.

Luma Hamdi | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Luma Hamdi | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

National Agricultural Research Center | Jordan

Dr. Luma Hamdi is an environmental modeling researcher specializing in soil salinity, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. She holds a Ph.D. in Land, Water, and Environment from the University of Jordan, with prior degrees in Environmental Science and Biological Science. Currently a researcher at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), she leads and contributes to major EU-funded projects on climate-smart agriculture and the WEFE nexus. Her work integrates crop modeling, remote sensing, and water resource management. With an estimated h-index of 4, over 4 publications, and 60+ citations, her research advances resilient agricultural systems. She has also served as a consultant on international environmental projects, contributing to policy and sustainability solutions.

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Oleksandr Sivak | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Oleksandr Sivak | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität | Germany

Mr. Oleksandr Sivak’s research focuses on embedded computing systems, robotics, and interdisciplinary engineering integrating physics, electronics, and software development. His work involves designing and implementing control systems for robotic platforms, including bipedal robots, combining high-level algorithms with low-level motor control using MCU and FPGA technologies. He has expertise in electrical and mechanical system design, including power supply systems, logic circuits, and simulation-driven engineering. His research also covers data acquisition, processing, and optimization using C++ and Python, contributing to the development of efficient, scalable, and intelligent embedded and mechatronic systems for advanced automation applications.

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High Toughness TiB2–Al2O3 Composite Ceramics Produced by Reactive Hot Pressing with Fusible Components
A. Yu. Popov, A. A. Sivak, H. Yu. Borodianska, I. L. Shabalin, Advances in Applied Ceramics, 2015.

Особливості утворення тугоплавких фаз в системі Al–Cr2O3–B2O3
O. A. Sivak, M. I. Cherednyk, I. M. Totskyi, O. Yu. Popov, V. A. Makara, Physics and Chemistry of Solid State, 2014.

Intuitive Motion: Acceleration-Based Inverse Kinematics on Arbitrary Coordinates
P. Vonwirth, A. Vierling, O. Sivak, K. Berns, Climbing and Walking Robots Conference, 2024.

Foundations of Probabilistic Behavior Networks for Structured Distributed Control of Complex Systems
P. Vonwirth, O. Sivak, K. Berns, IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics, 2024.

Adriana Mariana Borș | Chemistry and Materials Science | Chemical Engineering Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adriana Mariana Borș | Chemistry and Materials Science | Chemical Engineering Award

National Institute for R&D for Optoelectronics-subsidiary | Romania

Adriana Mariana Bors is a well-established researcher in the field of materials science and polymer engineering, recognized for her significant contributions to advanced functional materials and composite technologies. With a strong academic foundation in materials engineering and optoelectronics, she has developed extensive expertise through her affiliation with the National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics. Her professional experience spans interdisciplinary research involving polymeric composites, nanomaterials, and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions. She has authored 67 scientific documents, achieving an h-index of 15 and accumulating 654 citations, reflecting the impact and consistency of her scholarly work. Her research interests focus on polymer-based composites, electromagnetic shielding materials, water purification technologies, anticorrosive coatings, and advanced electrotechnical applications. She has contributed to innovative developments such as epoxy resin composites with boron nitride and functionalized polymeric films for environmental and industrial applications. Throughout her career, she has been involved in collaborative projects and has gained recognition within the scientific community for her impactful research outputs. In conclusion, Adriana Mariana Bors continues to play a vital role in advancing materials science through innovative research, contributing to sustainable technologies and modern engineering applications.

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Sidi Ahamed Hamet | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Sidi Ahamed Hamet | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

SELF | Niger

Sidi Ahmed Hamet is an emerging researcher in the field of electromechanics and control systems, contributing to innovative developments in intelligent automation and vibration control. He completed his education in Electromechanics (Electrical) from Djillali Liabes University, where he built a strong foundation in multidisciplinary engineering principles. His academic experience is complemented by involvement in advanced research focused on control theory and mechatronic systems. His published work, including a journal article on visual servoing sliding mode control with vibration model compensation for trajectory tracking in a 2-DOF ball balancer system, reflects his interest in precision control and dynamic system optimization. He has demonstrated expertise in integrating control algorithms with real-time mechanical systems, particularly in areas requiring stability and accuracy. His research interests include sliding mode control, robotics, vibration analysis, and intelligent system design. While still at an early stage of his career, his work shows strong potential for impactful contributions. In conclusion, Sidi Ahmed Hamet represents a promising talent dedicated to advancing modern electromechanical engineering and control technologies.


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