Yang Zhang | Concrete Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yang Zhang, Tongji University, China.

Yang Zhang is a structural engineer and researcher specializing in concrete mechanics and advanced structural systems. With a Doctorate in Structural Engineering from Tongji University, where he graduated top of his class, Yang has contributed extensively to the understanding of high-strength steel and FRP-reinforced structures. He has co-authored multiple high-impact journal articles and possesses expertise in ABAQUS, MATLAB, and Python. Yang combines academic rigor with hands-on experience, having worked at Shanghai Tongji Construction Engineering Design Company. A passionate academic and skilled engineer, his work significantly influences the innovation of resilient and high-performance structures worldwide.

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Education and Experience

Doctor’s in Structural Engineering | Tongji University (2021/09 – 2023/12)
Master’s in Structural Engineering | Wuhan University of Technology (2018/09 – 2021/07)
Bachelor in Civil Engineering | Hunan University of Technology (2014/09 – 2018/07)
Civil Engineer | Shanghai Tongji Construction Engineering Design Company (2021/09 – 2022/12)

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Yang Zhang is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to structural engineering. His research focuses on advanced concrete behavior, including FRP-confined structures and hybrid reinforcement systems, significantly improving structural performance. With multiple Q1 journal publications and innovative strength models, Yang’s work is recognized globally. Combined with top academic rankings, numerous prestigious awards, and practical experience as a civil engineer, his achievements demonstrate exceptional research expertise and real-world impact, making him a strong contender for this award.

Professional Development

Yang Zhang’s professional development includes mastering key software such as AutoCAD, ABAQUS, MATLAB, and CSI SAP200. He has honed his skills in structural analysis and modeling, contributing to various projects in construction management and design. His research focuses on the flexural behavior of reinforced concrete and FRP-confined concrete. He consistently strives to advance his knowledge in material science and engineering through continuous education. Yang has also worked on-site, gaining hands-on experience in structural design, contributing to the completion of various construction projects. His academic journey showcases his dedication to both theory and practice in structural engineering

Research Focus

Yang Zhang’s research is centered on the structural behavior and reinforcement of concrete materials. His studies involve concrete beams reinforced with hybrid high-strength and high-toughness steel bars, as well as the use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) for confining damaged concrete columns. Zhang’s work explores advanced models to predict the strength and failure mechanisms of concrete under various loading conditions. His research contributes to the development of more durable and sustainable construction materials, with practical applications in the design and safety of concrete structures .

Awards and Honors

Doctor Guanglianda Scholarship (2023)
Merit Student (2023)
National Scholarship (2020)
Miyoshi Student Pacesetter (2020)
First Class Scholarship (2020, 2018)
Second Class Scholarship (2019)
National Encouragement Scholarship (2015)

Publications Top Notes

Unified axial compressive bearing capacity model based on Hoek-Brown criterion for concrete filled steel tubular columns 2025 | Journal of Constructional Steel Research
Experimental and numerical study on retard-bonded-prestressed reinforced concrete frame with openings under vertical load 2024 | Structures
Behavior of large-scale concrete columns reinforced with high-strength and high-toughness steel bars under axial and eccentric compression 2023 | Journal of Building Engineering | 2 Citations
Study on flexural behavior of concrete beams reinforced with hybrid high-strength and high-toughness steel bars 2023 | Engineering Structures | 14 Citations
Shear behavior of full-scale prestressed concrete double tee beams with steel-wire meshes 2023 | Journal of Building Engineering | 4 Citations
Bond behavior of concrete reinforced with high-strength and high-toughness steel bars 2023 | Construction and Building Materials | 7 Citations
Numerical study of reinforced concrete in post-tensioned anchorage zones 2023 | Materials Today: Proceedings
Experiment and Validation of Local Bearing Capacity for Ultra-High-Performance Concrete Confined with Stirrups 2022 | Materials | 6 Citations

Prof Dr. Nazar Oukaili | Structural Concrete Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Nazar Oukaili ,University of Baghdad , Iraq

📚🏛️ Prof. Dr. Nazar K. Ali Oukaili was born on 28 July 1961 and is fluent in Arabic, English, and Russian. With a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (1991) focused on the strength of partial prestressed concrete, and an M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (1988) on optimizing hollow core prestressed concrete panels, Dr. Oukaili has a rich academic career. He has held positions as a lecturer in Moscow, assistant professor and head of the Civil Engineering Department in Sebha, Libya, and professor at the University of Baghdad. Since 2011, he has been a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Baghdad.

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Academic Credentials 🎓

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering (1991)

Dissertation: “Strength of Partial Prestressed Concrete being Bended Elements with Mixed Reinforcement by Highly Strength Strands and Bar Reinforcement”

M.Sc. in Structural Engineering (1988)

Dissertation: “Strength and Optimization of Hollow Core Partially Prestressed Concrete Panels”

Academic Experience 👨‍🏫

Lecturer, Department of Reinforced Concrete Construction, Moscow Civil Engineering University, Moscow, Russia

September 1st, 1991 – October 1st, 1993

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Sebha, Libya

December 4th, 1993 – October 10th, 2000

Head of Civil Engineering Department, Assistant Professor, University of Sebha, Libya

September 1st, 1998 – January 15th, 2000

Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Sebha, Libya

October 10th, 2000 – August 31st, 2001

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Baghdad, Iraq

September 23rd, 2002 – March 28th, 2011

Head of Civil Engineering Department, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Baghdad, Iraq

November 13th, 2011 – March 19th, 2014

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Baghdad, Iraq

March 28th, 2011 – Present