David Owolabi | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. David Owolabi | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Morgan State University | United States

Mr. David Olusogo Owolabi is a researcher and educator specializing in sustainable infrastructure and resilient engineering. He holds a PhD (in progress) and an MSc in Sustainable Infrastructure and Resilient Engineering from Morgan State University, and a BSc in Architecture from Caleb University. In his role as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at Morgan State, he supports undergraduate lab instruction in CAD and structural analysis (SAP2000) while conducting experimental research in self-healing bacterial concrete, fiber integration, and MICP-based crack remediation. Earlier, as an Architectural Designer at Kreativity Projects (Lagos) and an intern at Ab.dt Partnership (Ibadan), he developed design concepts, 3D visualizations, working drawings, and integrated sustainable design principles. His research interests span microbial self-healing concrete, bio-based infrastructure resilience, green building practices, and material durability. His published works include comparative analyses of autogenous vs microbial calcite precipitation in concrete and studies on crack healing performance via microbial carriers. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary studies on air quality in engineering labs and noise mitigation in buildings. He is a certified professional in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, has earned certifications in machine learning and socially just coding, and is committed to applying data-driven, sustainable innovation in civil infrastructure.

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Featured Publications

Ahmad, I., Shokouhian, M., Owolabi, D., Jenkins, M., & McLemore, G. L. (2025). Assessment of biogenic healing capability, mechanical properties, and freeze–thaw durability of bacterial-based concrete using Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus sphaericus, and Bacillus megaterium. Buildings, 15(6), 943.

Ahmad, I., Shokouhian, M., Jenkins, M., McLemore, G. L., & Owolabi, D. O. (2025). Crack healing performance of microbial self-healing concrete using different carriers. In Structures Congress 2025 (pp. 362–372). American Society of Civil Engineers.

Owolabi, D. O., Shokouhian, M., Ahmad, I., Jenkins, M., & McLemore, G. L. (2025). Comparative analysis of autogenous and microbial-based calcite precipitation in concrete: State-of-the-art review. Buildings, 15(18), 3289.

Dunmoye, A. C., Owolabi, O. A., Banjo, A. V., Abiri, T. I., Dunmoye, I. D., & Owolabi, D. O. (2025). Noise mitigation strategies for vertical sound transmission in buildings with wooden floor. INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings, 271(1), 1009–1018.

Balogun, G. Y., Owolabi, D. O., Ige, M. O., Abiri, T., Abiodun, P. O., & Owolabi, O. A. (2025). Assessing air quality at HBCU engineering laboratories to enhance student safety and learning. 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. American Society for Engineering Education.

Marius Šumanas | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Marius Šumanas | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award

Vilnius Tech | Lithuania

Dr. Marius Šumanas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechatronics, Robotics, and Digital Manufacturing at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH).  His research interests encompass robotics, machine learning, and digital manufacturing. Dr. Šumanas has authored several publications, including a study on improving positioning accuracy of articulated robots using deep Q-learning algorithms. He has also participated in various conferences, presenting topics related to machine learning applications in robotics. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Šumanas has practical experience in the industry. Since 2018, he has been working as a Process Engineer and ERP Systems Business Analyst at MB Pramones algoritmas. He has also held positions in marketing and sales management in previous years. Dr. Šumanas’ work bridges the gap between theoretical research and practical application, contributing to advancements in robotics and digital manufacturing.

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Featured Publications

Andrijauskas, I., Šumanas, M., Dzedzickis, A., Tanaś, W., & Bučinskas, V. (2025). Computer vision-based optical odometry sensors: A comparative study of classical tracking methods for non-contact surface measurement. Sensors.

Šumanas, M., Treciokaite, V., Čerškus, A., Dzedzickis, A., Bučinskas, V., & Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I. (2022). Sitting posture monitoring using Velostat based pressure sensors matrix. In Smart Sensor Systems (pp. 1–12). Springer.

Bučinskas, V., Dzedzickis, A., Šumanas, M., Sutinys, E., Petkevicius, S., Butkiene, J., Virzonis, D., & Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I. (2022). Improving industrial robot positioning accuracy to the microscale using machine learning method. Machines, 10(10), 940.

Šumanas, M., Urbonis, D., Petronis, A., Stankaitis, S., Januškevičius, T., Iljin, I., & Dzedzickis, A. (2021). Evaluation of motion characteristics using absolute sensors. In Advances in Mechatronics and Intelligent Robotics (pp. 1–12). Springer.

Šumanas, M., Petronis, A., Urbonis, D., Januskevicius, T., Rasimavicius, T., Morkvenaite-Vilkonciene, I., Dzedzickis, A., & Bučinskas, V. (2021, April 22). Determination of excavator tool position using absolute sensors. In 2021 Open Conference of Electrical, Electronic and Information Sciences (eStream). IEEE.

Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Vivek D. Talnikar is a chemical engineer and academic whose research spans reactive separations, esterification kinetics, acid recovery, and wastewater treatment. According to his Google Scholar profile, he has an h-index of 4 and over 69 citations . He earned his PhD (2016) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University on esterification reactions and process intensification. His earlier degrees include an MTech in Chemical Engineering (2000, HBTI Kanpur) and BE in Chemical Engineering (1996, Pune University). Over 23 years in academia and one year in industry, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised research, and worked in process development roles. His publications include studies on recovery of acids from dilute streams, reactive distillation, and use of natural coagulants in wastewater treatment, published in reputable journals including Chemical Engineering Communications . He has presented in national and international conferences and contributed to curriculum revision, organizing workshops and webinars on chemical engineering topics. His research interests lie in sustainable separation processes, process intensification, reaction-separation integration, and environmental remediation. Through his work, he aims to bridge fundamental kinetics and practical process design.

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Featured Publications

Talnikar, V. D., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2014). Recovery of acids from dilute streams: A review of process technologies. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31(10), 1720–1731.

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2018). Intensification of the production of 2-ethyl-hexyl acrylate: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 16(7).

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2017). Value-added esterification for the recovery of trifluoroacetic acid: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation studies. Chemical Engineering Communications, 204(3), 356–364.

Talnikar, V. D., Pant, K. K., & Shukla, N. P. (2004). A field study and continuous removal of fluoride in a packed column. Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, 46(4), 289–292.

Talnikar, V. D. (n.d.). An open review on air pollution monitoring systems.

Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Elena Strelnikova | Engineering and Technology | Best Paper Award

Anatolii Pidgorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems, NAS of Ukraine | Ukraine

Dr. E.A. Strelnikova is a distinguished Ukrainian researcher specializing in structural mechanics, numerical methods, and fluid-structure interaction. She completed her MSc in Mathematics at V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University in 1974, followed by a PhD in 1983 on 2D contact problems for anisotropic cracked plates, and a DSc in 2003 focusing on the strength and vibrations of turbo-machine units using the boundary element method. Dr. Strelnikova has held full professorships at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, Karazin National University, and Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics. Since 2007, she has been a leading researcher at the A. Pidhorny Institute of Power Machines and Systems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Her research interests include singular and hypersingular integral equations, fracture dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. She has published over 261 papers, with more than 1986 citations and an h-index of 29 . Dr. Strelnikova’s work has significantly contributed to the development of computational techniques combining boundary and finite element methods to analyze fluid-structure interaction problems. Her contributions have been recognized through various awards in engineering and applied mathematics. Dr. Strelnikova’s extensive experience and research have made her a leading figure in her field, with her work continuing to influence studies in structural mechanics and computational methods.

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Featured Publications

Ventsel, E. S., Naumenko, V., Strelnikova, E., & Yeseleva, E. (2010). Free vibrations of shells of revolution filled with a fluid. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 34(10), 856–862.

Sierikova, O., Koloskov, V., Degtyarev, K., & Strelnikova, O. (2021). The deformable and strength characteristics of nanocomposites improving. Materials Science Forum, 1038, 144–153.

Strelnikova, E., Kriutchenko, D., Gnitko, V., & Degtyarev, K. (2020). Boundary element method in nonlinear sloshing analysis for shells of revolution under longitudinal excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 111, 78–87.

Strelnikova, E. A., Choudhary, N., Kriutchenko, D. V., Gnitko, V. I., et al. (2020). Liquid vibrations in circular cylindrical tanks with and without baffles under horizontal and vertical excitations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 120, 13–27.

Karaiev, A., & Strelnikova, E. (2011). Singular integrals in axisymmetric problems of elastostatics. International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 11(1), 115–130.

Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology | Engineering Award of Excellence

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology  | Engineering Award of Excellence

Lovely professional University | India

Dr. Rajeev Kumar is an accomplished researcher and academician in Mechanical Engineering with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IKGPTU, Kapurthala (2023), preceded by an M.Tech in Design Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (2010) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University (2007). Currently serving as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Lovely Professional University, he has contributed extensively to the fields of crack propagation and prognosis, metal matrix composites, polymer composites, and mechanical composites. His prolific academic output includes 74 publications with 874 citations, an h-index of 18, and 64 Scopus-indexed documents, reflecting strong global research visibility. Dr. Kumar has been actively engaged in guiding Ph.D. and postgraduate students while also participating in grant proposals such as the ISRO-funded project on fiber optic acoustic emission sensing. His dedication has earned him recognition, including the Research Excellence Award on Teacher’s Day Celebration 2024 at LPU. Beyond teaching, he has contributed as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. Passionate about innovation, he also holds patents in renewable energy and mechanical system design. Dr. Kumar continues to inspire through impactful research, academic leadership, and scientific service.

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Featured Publications

“Design and analysis of a stairs-climbing military bot for efficient and stable movement on various terrains”

“Unveiling of mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of alkali-treated flax and pine cone fiber   reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: fabrication and characterizations”

“Exploring the implications of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy coatings on tribomechanical, wetting behavior, and   interfacial microstructural characterizations in microwave-clad AISI 304 stainless steels”

“Synergistic Enhancement of Super Capacitive Performance Through Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite Nano-Particles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nano-Composite Electrode”

“Corrosion analysis of stainless steel exposed to Karanja oil biodiesel: a comparative study with commercial           diesel fuel, surface morphology analysis, and long-term immersion effects in alternative fuels”