Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Dr. Fohagui Fodoup Cyrille Vincelas is a mechanical and energy engineering researcher specializing in building energy performance, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort in tropical climates. He holds a PhD in Mechanics and Energetics, preceded by advanced graduate training in physics, electrotechnics, and electrical and power engineering, with academic work strongly focused on energy optimization in buildings. He has extensive teaching experience across universities and technical teacher-training institutions, delivering courses in thermal machines, heat transfer, electrical systems, power electronics, numerical methods, and energy systems engineering. His research integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation to improve energy performance, thermal behavior, and material selection in buildings, with particular attention to energy conversion and storage. Dr. Fohagui Fodoup has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers in reputable energy and building engineering outlets.  His research output includes h-index: 2, total documents: 2, and total citations: 79, reflecting growing international impact in sustainable building research. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in energy systems and applied engineering and is an active member of professional scientific networks. Overall, his work contributes to the development of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive building solutions for developing regions.

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Experimental comparison of energy performances of common types of buildings constructed in Cameroon and validation of their electrical model
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Koholé Yemeli, W., & Tchuen, G., Journal of Building Simulation, Manuscript under revision.

Economic and environmental combination of building materials and fuel sources to improve building energy performance
Rakshit, D. M., Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., Byrne, A., Tchitnga, R., & Robinson, A. J.,
International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2019.

Influence of fuel type and building material on energy savings in buildings in the tropical region of Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
Applied Thermal Engineering, 122, 806–819, 2017.

Effects of building materials on the thermal behavior of buildings in hot dry climates: A case study of Maroua, Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 4(3), 1–13, 2017.

Determination of the most economical combination between external walls and optimum insulation materials in Cameroonian buildings
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V. & Tchuen, G.,
Journal of Building Engineering, 9, 155–163, 2017.

Arash Alipoor | Mechanical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Arash Alipoor | Mechanical Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Arash Alipoor is a mechanical engineer specializing in experimental aerodynamics and energy conversion, with advanced expertise in wind tunnel testing and compressible flow. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Conversion) from Shiraz University, where his doctoral research focused on the final testing and calibration of a transonic wind tunnel using the AGARD-B standard model, emphasizing error identification, measurement correction, and uncertainty compensation, with an excellent benchmark rating. He previously completed his M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, concentrating on numerical and experimental fluid mechanics and passive thermal performance optimization. His academic and professional experience includes research and calibration activities at a transonic wind tunnel facility, university lecturing, and engineering supervision roles in municipal and construction sectors. His research interests encompass experimental aerodynamics, sub/transonic wind tunnel testing, compressible flows, leading-edge vortices, and vortex–shock interactions. He has authored peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in leading aerodynamics and thermal–fluid journals. His achievements include ranking first among graduate students in his specialization, selection as a member of the Iran National Elites Foundation, and receipt of the Sayyad Shirazi Award. Overall, his work contributes to improving aerodynamic measurement accuracy, experimental reliability, and advanced flow diagnostics in aerospace and energy systems.

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Data Quality Assessment of a Transonic Wind Tunnel Based on Testing of an AGARD-B Standard Model
A. Alipoor, M.M. Alishahi, M.H. Montazeri,
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of Mechanical Engineering, 2025.

Passive Thermal Performance Increase in Cisterns
N. Najafi, A. Alipoor, S.M.A. Najafi,
International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering, 5(2), 269–274, 2014. (Citations: 4)

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

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Dr. Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami | Energy and Sustainability | Engineering Creativity Award

Tarbiat modares university | Iran

Mohammadreza Hasandust Rostami is a mechanical engineering researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and advanced thermal engineering. He is currently pursuing doctoral research in biosystem mechanics with a strong academic record and extensive experience in numerical modeling, thermal optimization, and energy-efficient system design. His research portfolio includes peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in international databases, contributing to an established h-index, multiple published documents, and an increasing citation record within the fields of heat and mass transfer and sustainable energy systems. His scholarly work focuses on thermal energy storage systems, atmospheric water generation technologies, nanofluid-enhanced heat exchangers, phase change materials, and geothermal-assisted cooling solutions. Professionally, he has served as an industrial design engineer, mechanical engineer, and consulting specialist, collaborating with manufacturing and heavy industry sectors on FEM analysis, CFD simulations, and thermal performance optimization using advanced engineering software. His research outputs have appeared in reputable international journals published by Wiley, MDPI, and other academic publishers, and several additional works are under review. Through applied research, industrial consulting, and interdisciplinary innovation, his work contributes to energy efficiency, water sustainability, and climate-responsive engineering, positioning him as an emerging researcher at the intersection of thermal sciences, renewable energy, and computational engineering.

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Thermal Performance Investigation of SWCNT and Graphene Quantum Dots Nanofluids in a Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchanger Using Fin-Blade Tubes
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, B. Ghobadin, A. Motevali.
Heat Transfer, 2020, 49(8), 4783–4800. (Citations: 23)


Evaluation and Improvement of PCM Melting in Double-Tube Heat Exchangers Using Nanoparticle–PCM Combinations for Renewable Energy Systems
A. Motevali, M. Hasandust Rostami, G. Najafi, W. M. Yan.
Sustainability, 2021, 13(19), 10675. (Citations: 21)


Evaluation and Enhancement of Thermal Energy Performance of Heat Exchangers Using SWCNT, GQD Nanoparticles and PCM (RT82)
M. H. Rostami, G. Najafi, A. Motevali, N. A. C. Sidik, M. A. Harun.
Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 2021, 79(1). (Citations: 15)


Numerical Analysis of Thermal and Hydrothermal Characteristics of a Heat Sink with Various Fin Configurations and Ternary Nanofluid Composition
A. Najafpour, M. H. Rostami.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2025, 68, 105928. (Citations: 12)


Experimental Analysis and CFD Simulation of a Photovoltaic/Thermal System Using Nanofluids for Sustainable Energy Solutions
M. F. Ghazali, M. I. Maulana, N. A. C. Sidik, G. Najafi, M. I. M. Rashid, M. F. Jamlos, et al.
Journal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat Transfer, 2024, 24(1), 1–13. (Citations: 8)

Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

University of Mascara | Algeria

Mohammed Berka is a Full Professor of Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering with extensive academic and research experience in microwave engineering and electromagnetic systems. He holds a State Engineering degree in Electronics, a Master’s degree in Signal and Telecommunications Systems, a PhD in Telecommunications, and an Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), reflecting a strong and progressive academic background. His career spans nearly two decades of university teaching, supervision, and research leadership, with steady academic promotions culminating in Full Professorship. His research interests focus on metamaterials, metasurfaces, microwave and millimeter-wave filters, antennas, absorbers, MIMO systems, electromagnetic wave propagation, and their applications in wireless communications, 5G, satellite systems, sensing, renewable energy, and photovoltaic optimization. He has contributed to numerous national and international research projects and served in key academic leadership roles. Professor Berka has authored and co-authored 41 peer-reviewed publications, several international conference papers, book chapters, and scholarly books published by recognized academic publishers. His scientific output has achieved an h-index of 7, with 224 citations, reflecting sustained research impact in electromagnetics and microwave engineering. His work has received international recognition through high-impact journal publications, conference invitations, and technical committee memberships, positioning him as an active contributor to advanced telecommunication research and innovation.

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Mona Ali | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Mona Ali | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mona Abdelbaset Sadek Ali is an Associate Professor of Computer Science specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and image processing. She earned her PhD in Computer Science (Wireless Computer Communications) from Cardiff University, UK, after completing an MSc in Information Technology (Image Processing) and a BSc in Information Technology with honors from Cairo University. With extensive academic experience spanning the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, her research integrates deep learning, optimization techniques, computer vision, IoT, mobile security, and intelligent healthcare systems. Dr. Ali has authored over 30 peer-reviewed research articles published in high-impact Web of Science-indexed journals and conferences, achieving an h-index of approximately 17, with more than 871 citations and 29 research documents. Her work frequently appears in Q1 and Q2 journals such as Mathematics, Electronics, Sustainability, PLOS ONE, and Applied Sciences. She has led and co-led numerous funded research projects supported by national and institutional bodies and has supervised multiple postgraduate MSc and PhD researchers. Her academic excellence has been recognized through competitive research funding and research poster awards. Overall, Dr. Ali’s career reflects sustained contributions to applied artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions with strong interdisciplinary and societal impact.

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Tomato leaves diseases detection approach based on support vector machines

11th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO), 246–250, 2015 · Citations: 222


Identifying two of tomatoes leaf viruses using support vector machine

Information Systems Design and Intelligent Applications, 2015 · Citations: 145


Detection of breast abnormalities of thermograms based on a new segmentation method

Federated Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, 2015 · Citations: 78


Thermogram breast cancer prediction approach based on neutrosophic sets and fuzzy c-means algorithm

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Conference, 2015 · Citations: 76


A hybrid segmentation approach based on neutrosophic sets and modified watershed: A case of abdominal CT liver parenchyma

11th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO), 2015 · Citations: 70

Liu Ying | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Liu Ying | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

East China Jiaotong University | China

Ying Liu is a dedicated researcher and Lecturer specializing in vehicle engineering with a strong academic trajectory and growing research impact, reflected in an h-index of 2, 4 published documents, and 14 citations across indexed platforms. She earned a combined Master’s and PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shanghai University, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation from Changchun Institute of Technology. Her professional career includes serving as a Lecturer at East China Jiaotong University, where she contributes to teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research. Her work focuses on target optimization, image detection, reinforcement learning, computer vision, intelligent control, and smart vehicle technologies. She has completed five research projects, contributed to two national-level and multiple provincial and horizontal projects, and actively engages in consultancy with ten industry-linked initiatives. She has authored seven SCI-indexed papers, produced twenty-five patents, and participated in major scientific collaborations including a project funded with 5 million yuan. As a recipient of Jiangxi’s Early-Career Young Talents Program, she continues to advance innovation in intelligent vehicle systems. She remains committed to impactful research, advancing engineering applications, and contributing to societal and technological development.

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Liu, Y., & [Co-author(s) if any]. (2025). Continuous path tracking of robots based on positioning error compensation with iterative learning control. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement.

Jalil Jamali | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jalil Jamali | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Jalil Jamali is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Islamic Azad University. His teaching spans undergraduate (Mechanics of Materials, Statics, Dynamics, Vibrations), master’s (Theory of Plates & Shells, Elasticity, Elastodynamics, Advanced Mathematics I, Vehicle Dynamics) and doctoral-level (Advanced Mathematics II) courses. His research interests centre on Vibrations, Dynamics, Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Functionally Graded Materials (FGM). Over the years, he has authored multiple papers in these areas. Through his publications, he contributes to advancing methods in dynamic analysis and NDT for graded materials. He also guides students and cultivates a rigorous learning environment through both theoretical and applied courses. His experience as educator and researcher enables bridging fundamentals (mechanics and mathematics) with advanced topics (elasticity, dynamics, FGM, NDT), positioning him as a versatile scholar. His work continues to attract citations, reflecting growing recognition in his field.

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Shoghl, S. N., Jamali, J., & Moraveji, M. K. (2016). Electrical conductivity, viscosity, and density of different nanofluids: An experimental study. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 74, 339–346.

Behzad, M., Alvandi, M., Mba, D., & Jamali, J. (2013). A finite element-based algorithm for rubbing induced vibration prediction in rotors. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 332(21), 5523–5542.

Mousavi, S. F., Hashemabadi, S. H., & Jamali, J. (2020). Calculation of geometric flow profile correction factor for ultrasonic flow meter using semi-3D simulation technique. Ultrasonics, 106, 106165.

Rajabi, M., Ahmadian, M. T., & Jamali, J. (2015). Acoustic scattering from submerged laminated composite cylindrical shells. Composite Structures, 128, 395–405.

Goharkhah, M., Ashjaee, M., & Jamali, J. (2016). Experimental investigation on heat transfer and hydrodynamic behavior of magnetite nanofluid flow in a channel with recognition of the best models for transport properties. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 68, 582–592.

Fariba Shokoohi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fariba Shokoohi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

SR.C., Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr.  Fariba Shokohi is a civil engineering researcher specializing in construction engineering and management. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the Islamic Azad University, focusing on lean construction, sustainability analytics, and multi-criteria decision-making. Her academic path includes dual master’s degrees in Construction Engineering & Management and Industrial Engineering, supported by a strong foundation in civil engineering and cartography. Professionally, she has served in senior technical, design, supervision, and project management roles across major national organizations, including construction engineering firms, banking infrastructure companies, and intelligent systems corporations. Her expertise spans project management, sustainability assessment, BIM applications, fuzzy MCDM techniques, quality evaluation models, and advanced engineering software. She has authored impactful publications on lean–sustainable construction integration, fuzzy DEMATEL, green building systems, and self-healing concrete. Her research interests include sustainable construction, lean project delivery, green roofs, carbon emission reduction, intelligent project systems, and integrated management frameworks. She has actively contributed to national conferences and international journals and is a senior member of professional engineering societies. Dr. Shokohi continues to advance innovative methods in sustainable project management and construction optimization.

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Shokoohi, F. (2025). Multi-dimensional sensitivity analysis of lean and sustainable construction: A novel MTDA approach for integrated project management. International Journal of Construction Management. (Accepted, June 2025)

Shokoohi, F. (2023). Application of focus group method in extended fuzzy DEMATEL technique: Integrating effective factors in lean and sustainable construction. Andisheye Amari Journal, 27(2), 105–120.

Rabieifar, H., Shokoohi, F., & Ashtiani, Z. (2021). Application of bacteria in concrete repair and its effect on self-healing properties: A review study. In 23rd National Concrete and Earthquake Conference, Concrete Research Center (METEB).

Farrokhzadeh, F., & Shokoohi, F. (2020). Integration of lean thinking and sustainable development in HSE management of the construction industry. Journal of Defense Maintenance Engineering Research, 3(2), 58–74.

Shokoohi, F., & Ravanshadnia, M. (2023). Evaluation of green roofs in reducing carbon emissions and improving environmental sustainability: A case study of a building in Tehran using DesignBuilder software. In 8th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Architecture, and Sustainable Green Urban Development.

Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don State Technical University | Russia

Dr. Alexey N. Beskopylny is a distinguished researcher and Vice Rector at Don State Technical University, serving as a Professor in the Department of Transport Systems. He holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and has made significant contributions to civil and structural engineering, materials science, and transport systems. His studies span concrete technology, geopolymers, recycled construction materials, digital modeling, and structural optimization using AI and machine learning. Dr. Beskopylny’s works are frequently featured in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Polymers, Buildings, and Applied Sciences. He has collaborated extensively on international projects focusing on sustainable materials and innovative construction technologies. Recognized for his academic excellence and leadership, he has received multiple institutional honors for advancing the field of transport infrastructure and sustainable construction. His continued efforts contribute to the modernization of engineering education and the promotion of environmentally responsible building practices worldwide.

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Zubarev, K. P., Razveeva, I., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Mailyan, L. R., Shakhalieva, D. M., Chernil’nik, A., & Nikora, N. I. (2025). Predicting the strength of heavy concrete exposed to aggressive environmental influences by machine learning methods. Buildings, 15(21), Article 3998.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Kalkan, İ., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., Umiye, O. A., Althaqafi, E., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Beskopylny, A. N. (2025). Effect of stirrup spacing and recycled steel wires on the shear and energy dissipation of pultruded GFRP hybrid beams. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 20, Article 15589250251380680.

Ecemiş, A. S., Yildizel, S. A., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., & Özkılıç, Y. O. (2025). Sustainable concrete with waste tire rubber and recycled steel fibers: Experimental insights and hybrid PINN–CatBoost prediction. Polymers, 17(21), Article 2910.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Başaran, B., Aksoylu, C., Karalar, M., Zeybek, Ö., Althaqafi, E., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Umiye, O. A. (2025). Bending performance of reinforced concrete beams with partial waste glass aggregate replacement assessed by experimental, theoretical and digital image correlation analyses. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 20716.

Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Beskopylny, A. N., Mailyan, L. R., Shilov, A. A., Razveeva, I., Oganesyan, S., Pogrebnyak, A., Chernil’nik, A., & Elshaeva, D. (2025). Enhancing the mechanical properties of sulfur-modified fly ash/metakaolin geopolymers with polypropylene fibers. Polymers, 17(15), Article 2119.

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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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.