Nermin Redzic | structural engineering | Research and Development Award

Nermin Redzic | structural engineering | Research and Development Award

Mr.Nermin Redzic , University of Zenica , Herzegovina.

Mr.Nermin Redzic is a dedicated academic and researcher in civil engineering 🏗️, currently serving as a Senior Teaching Assistant and ECTS Coordinator at the Polytechnic Faculty of the University of Zenica 🇧🇦.  he specializes in structural analysis, concrete design, and computational mechanics. With years of experience in teaching and academic coordination, he actively contributes to advancing engineering education 🎓. Nermin is also pursuing a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering, focusing on innovative structural solutions. His commitment to research and education makes him a vital contributor to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s academic landscape.

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Education & Experience 🎓🏗️

🔹 Education:

  • 📖 Postgraduate University Doctoral Study – Civil Engineering (2021–Present)
  • 🎓 Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (University of Zenica, Polytechnic Faculty)

🔹 Work Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 Senior Teaching Assistant & ECTS Coordinator (2022–Present) – University of Zenica
  • 📚 Teaching Assistant (2017–2020) – University of Zenica
  • 🏛️ Technical Secretary at the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering

Suitability Summary

Mr.Nermin Redzic  a distinguished scholar in civil and structural engineering, is a highly suitable candidate for the, particularly in the field of Research and Development in Civil Engineering. As a Senior Teaching Assistant and ECTS Coordinator at the University of Zenica, Polytechnic Faculty, his contributions have significantly advanced both academic excellence and practical applications in structural engineering.Nermin Redzici a distinguished researcher in civil and structural engineering, making significant contributions to both academia and industry. His dedication to research and development in structural engineering makes him an outstanding candidate for the  Research and Development Award, particularly in recognition of his achievements in Research and Development in Civil Engineering. His work has been instrumental in advancing structural stability analysis, computational mechanics, and innovative concrete design methodologies, bridging the gap between theory and application.

Professional Development 🚀📖

Mr.Nermin Redzic has continuously developed his expertise through academic roles, research, and administrative contributions. As a Senior Teaching Assistant, he delivers practical exercises in structural analysis, concrete design, computational mechanics, and foundation engineering 🏗️. His role as ECTS Coordinator involves ensuring academic credit system efficiency 📊. Actively engaged in curriculum development, he enhances engineering education with innovative methodologies. His participation in conferences, workshops, and research collaborations strengthens his knowledge in advanced structural engineering concepts 📚. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, Nermin remains dedicated to fostering the next generation of engineers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Research Focus 🔬🏗️

Mr.Nermin Redzic research revolves around structural engineering, concrete structures, and computational mechanics. His studies explore structural stability, dynamic analysis, and advanced foundation engineering 🏢. He is particularly interested in numerical modeling, seismic performance of structures, and optimization of reinforced concrete elements 🌍. His work contributes to safer, more efficient construction practices while integrating sustainability and innovation. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, he seeks to improve civil engineering methodologies 🔄. His research aims to enhance structural resilience against environmental and seismic challenges, ensuring durable and cost-effective engineering solutions for modern infrastructure development.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🔹 Best Young Researcher Award – University of Zenica (2022) 🏅
🔹 Outstanding Contribution to Structural Engineering Education – Polytechnic Faculty (2021) 🎓
🔹 Excellence in Teaching Award – University of Zenica (2020) 🏫
🔹 Technical Secretary Recognition for Administrative Excellence – Civil and Structural Engineering Department (2019) 🏛️
🔹 Graduate Research Grant for Civil Engineering Innovations – Bosnia and Herzegovina Research Fund (2018) 🔬

Publication Top Notes

📄 A Review on the Behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Under Long-Term Loads – Buildings 15(4), 571, 2025 🏗️ | DOI: 10.3390/buildings15040571 | Authors: N. Redžić, N. Grgić, G. Baloević | Cited by: (Not available yet) 📚

📄 Static Analysis of Rectangular Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Tie Rods – Quality, 2023 📏 | Authors: N. Redžić, Emir Đulić, Vahid Redžić | Cited by: (Not available yet) 📚

📖 Zbirka riješenih zadataka iz Fundiranja/Temeljenja – OTO, 2020 📘 | Authors: Z. Talić, N. Redžić

📖 OIT ODRŽAVANJA – OTO, 2020 🏗️ | Authors: (Not specified)

📄 Calculation Index of Reliability on the Example of the Shed of a Steel Hall, Comparison of PTP and EC-1 Regulations for Snow Load – Mašinstvo 15(1), 41-48, 2020 ❄️🏢 | Authors: R. Hadzovic, V. Redžić, N. Redžić .

 

Usama Ebead | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Usama Ebead | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Usama Ebead, Qatar University, Qatar.

📌 Dr. Usama Ebead is a distinguished Professor of Structural Engineering at Qatar University, Doha, with a career spanning over two decades in academia, research, and industry. His expertise lies in structural rehabilitation, composite materials, and machine learning applications in civil engineering🏗️💡 He has held key leadership roles, contributing to ABET accreditation, curriculum innovation, and student success initiatives. Dr. Ebead has secured over CA$3.5 million in research funding and published 150+ peer-reviewed papers. As an active member of ACI and ASCE, he influences engineering standards globally. 🌍🔬

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Education & Experience 🎓💼

Education:

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada (2002)
  • 📜 Graduate Certificate in Teaching, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada (2001)
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Structural Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt (1998)
  • 🎓 B.Sc. Honours in Civil Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt (1994)

Academic Positions:

  • 👨‍🏫 Professor, Qatar University, Doha (2017–Present)
  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Qatar University, Doha (2013–2017)
  • 🏛️ Affiliate Professor, University of British Columbia, Canada (2022–2024)
  • 🏛️ Joint Affiliated Professor, Qatar University (2021–2023)
  • 🌎 Visiting Scholar, Western University, Canada (2020)
  • 🏗️ Associate Professor, UAE University (2011–2017)
  • 🏗️ Assistant Professor, UAE University (2007–2011)

Industry Experience:

  • 🏢 Part-time Structural Engineer, El-Khiat & Menissy, Egypt (1994–1998)

Summary Suitability

Dr. Usama Ebead, Ph.D., P.Eng., M.ASCE, M.ACI, a Professor of Structural Engineering at Qatar University, is a distinguished researcher known for his groundbreaking contributions to sustainable materials, structural rehabilitation, and machine learning applications in civil engineering. His pioneering research on non-corrosive composite materials and fiber-reinforced polymers has significantly advanced the durability and resilience of concrete structures. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and approximately CA$3.5 million in research funding, Dr. Ebead has demonstrated remarkable innovation, leadership, and academic excellence. His extensive scholarly contributions, impactful industry collaborations, and commitment to advancing engineering research make him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Professional Development  📚🔍

Dr. Ebead is committed to advancing engineering education, research, and professional training🚀 He has actively participated in curriculum development, ABET accreditation, and student mentoring at Qatar University. As a committee chair and program coordinator, he has enhanced faculty teaching strategies and initiated project-based learning in structural engineering. 🏗️📖 His role as an Associate Editor for major journals has strengthened global research dissemination. 🌍📚 Dr. Ebead continuously engages in international collaborations, contributing to ACI and ASCE, and refining industry best practices. His dedication to sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions underscores his leadership in civil engineering. 🌱🏛️

Research Focus

Dr. Usama Ebead’s research revolves around structural rehabilitation, sustainable construction materials, and AI-driven design optimization. 🏗️🔍 His pioneering work includes non-corrosive composite reinforcements for deteriorating concrete structures, fiber-reinforced polymer strengthening, and machine learning applications in civil engineering. 🤖📊 He has contributed to data-driven modeling to predict structural behavior, ensuring safety and efficiency in modern infrastructure. 🌍🏛️ His interdisciplinary research has led to successful international collaborations, securing CA$3.5 million in funding and authoring 150+ peer-reviewed papers. 📚 His work aligns with sustainability goals, addressing global challenges in resilient and eco-friendly structural engineering.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

  • 🏅 Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Elsevier Journals (Construction and Building Materials, Engineering Structures)
  • 🎖️ Key Contributor, ABET Accreditation, Qatar University
  • 🏆 Best Researcher Award, Qatar University
  • 🏅 ACI Committee Member, Shaping Global Engineering Standards
  • 🎖️ Recognized Faculty Mentor, Student Success Initiatives
  • 🏆 International Research Grants, Secured CA$3.5 million+ for research projects
  • 🌍 Editorial Board Member, Structures and Buildings Journal
  • 🏅 Professional Leadership Roles, ACI & ASCE Committees

Publications Top Noted

📌 Fresh and hardened properties of seawater-mixed concrete – Construction and Building Materials (2018) – 📖 319 citations

 

📌 Flexural strengthening of RC beams with externally bonded CFRP systems: Test results and 3D nonlinear FE analysis – Journal of Composites for Construction (2008) – 📖 214 citations

 

📌 Effectiveness of Fabric-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix in Strengthening Reinforced Concrete Beams – Journal of Composites for Construction (2017) – 📖 180 citations

 

📌 Fiber-reinforced polymer strengthening of two-way slabs – ACI Structural Journal (2004) – 📖 163 citations

 

📌 A review of recent advances in the science and technology of seawater-mixed concrete – Cement and Concrete Research (2022) – 📖 160 citations

 

📌 Engineering students’ readiness to transition to emergency online learning in response to COVID-19: Case of Qatar – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (2020) – 📖 145 citations

 

📌 Life cycle cost analysis of structural concrete using seawater, recycled concrete aggregate, and GFRP reinforcement – Construction and Building Materials (2018) – 📖 145 citations

 

📌 Strengthening of two-way slabs using steel plates – ACI Structural Journal (2002) – 📖 141 citations

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jili Qu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

jili Qu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. jili Qu, Kashgar University, China.

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Underground Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 2002
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Engineering Geology, Nanjing University, Shanghai, 1993
  • 🎓 B.Eng. in Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, Guilin University of Technology, Shanghai, 1985
  • 👨‍🏫 Professor, School of Civil Engineering, Kashgar University, 2021-present
  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 2005-2021
  • 🎓 Postdoctoral Fellow, Civil Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 2002-2005

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Qu Jili appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his exceptional contributions to the fields of geotechnical engineering and environmental sustainability. His research on soil mechanics, microbial solidification, and the durability of soil materials has had a significant impact on both academic and practical applications.

Professional Development 

Awards and Honors

  • 🏆 Excellent Teacher, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 2020
  • 📚 Reading Star, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 2020
  • 🥈 Second Prize Nomination, Shanghai Natural Science Award, 2020
  • 🏅 First Prize in Engineering Practice Innovation, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 2017
  • 👨‍🏫 Outstanding Instructor, Summer Social Practice, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 2012
  • 🏆 Third Prize, CABR Cup, Huaxia Construction Science and Technology, 2011
  • 🥈 Second Prize, Shanghai Teaching Achievements, Shanghai Education Commission, 2010
  • 🌟 Excellent Head Teacher, School of Environment and Architecture, 2009

Publications

  • Enhancing Aeolian Sand Stability Using Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation Technology – Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 23876 📗 (Cited by: 0)
  • Roles of Corn Starch and Gellan Gum in Changing Unconfined Compressive Strength of Shanghai Alluvial Clay – Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, 2024, 31(1), 20240002 📘 (Cited by: 1)
  • Geotechnical Properties of Yellow Silty Sand Soil Modified by Bio-Stimulation with Presence of NiCl2 – IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2021, 938(1), 012001 📒 (Cited by: 0)
  • Using the Tape Extensometer for Possibilities of Landslide Monitoring or Other Purposes – IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2021, 906(1), 012026 📒 (Cited by: 0)
  • Research on the Effect of Urease on Energy Absorption in Shanghai Clay by Unconfined Compressive Test – IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2021, 719(4), 042060 📒 (Cited by: 0)
  • Roes of Curing Conditions on Properties of Soil Reinforced with Palm Fiber and Lime – Emerging Materials Research, 2021, 10(1), pp. 90–102 📙 (Cited by: 1)
  • Function of Palm Fiber in Stabilization of Alluvial Clayey Soil in Yangtze River Estuary – Journal of Renewable Materials, 2021, 9(4), pp. 767–787 📗 (Cited by: 20)
  • Strength and Deformation Behavior of Shanghai Andesite Under Various Strain Rates in Uniaxial Loading Test – Geomechanics and Geoengineering, 2021, 16(1), pp. 44–51 📕 (Cited by: 0)
  • Comparison of Secondary Crushing Operations Through Cone and Horizontal Shaft Impact Crushers – SGEM International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference, 2020 📙 (Cited by: 2)

 

Amaras Mathuros | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Amaras Mathuros | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amaras Mathuros, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Thailand.

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
    • Thammasat University (2020 – 2023)
    • Thesis Grade: Excellent, GPA: 4.00 🎓
  • M.Eng. in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)
    • Chulalongkorn University (2016 – 2019)
    • Thesis Grade: Good, GPA: 3.25 🎓
  • B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and Construction Management
    • Thammasat University (2009 – 2013)
    • GPA: 3.06 🎓
  • Lecturer, Construction Engineering Technology
    • Faculty of Industrial Technology, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (2023 – Present) 🏫
  • Lecturer, Civil Engineering
    • Faculty of Engineering, Bangkok Thonburi University (2019 – 2023) 🏫
  • Teaching Assistant, Civil Engineering
    • Chulalongkorn University (2018 – 2019) 🏫

Suitability for The Award

Dr. Amaras Mathuros is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his substantial contributions to civil engineering, particularly in structural engineering and the innovative use of fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). His academic achievements, active research contributions, and dedication to teaching reflect his commitment to advancing the field of engineering.

Professional Development (💼🔬)

Research Focus 🧫🧬

Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️)

  • Thesis Grade: Excellent
    • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Thammasat University 🏆
  • GPA: 4.00
    • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Thammasat University 🌟
  • Thesis Grade: Good
    • M.Eng. in Civil Engineering, Chulalongkorn University 🏆
  • Participant
    • The Thirty-First KKHTCNN Symposium on Civil Engineering, Kyoto University, Japan (2018) 🌏

Publication 

  • Monotonic and cyclic flexural performance of timber beams strengthened with glass fiber-reinforced polymer rods using near-surface mounted technique
    Mathuros, A., Thongchom, C., Van Hong Bui, L., Jongvivatsakul, P.
    Structures, 2024; 65:106729 (0 citations) 📄
  • Flexural Performance of Timber Beams Reinforced with Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Rods
    Thongchom, C., Van, C.N., Lai, V.Q., Keawsawasvong, S., Mathuros, A.
    Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023; 567 LNNS:201–209 (1 citation) 📄
  • Enhancing bonding behavior between carbon fiber-reinforced polymer plates and concrete using carbon nanotube reinforced epoxy composites
    Jongvivatsakul, P., Thongchom, C., Mathuros, A., … Lenwari, A., Charainpanitkul, T.
    Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022; 17

    (27 citations) 📄

Xiaoluan Sun | structural engineering | Best Researcher Award

Xiaoluan Sun | structural engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xiaoluan Sun, Nanjing Tech University,China.

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Education and Experience

  • Ph.D. in Structural Engineering 🎓
  • Associate Professor in Structural Engineering 🧑‍🏫
  • National Level Registered Structural Engineer since 2011 🏢
  • Extensive experience in wood structure research and design 📐
  • Editor of teaching materials and national standards for wood structures 📖

Suitability for The Award

Dr. Sun Xiaoluan is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Awards due to his extensive contributions to the field of structural engineering, particularly in the domain of wood structures. His dedication to advancing knowledge through teaching, research, and technology promotion sets him apart as a leader in his field.

Professional Development (💼🔬)

Research Focus 🧫🧬

Awards and Honors (🏆🎖️)

  • Second Prize, Ministry of Education Higher Education Scientific Research Outstanding Achievement Award 🥈
  • First Prize, Jiangsu Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress Award 🏅
  • Second Prize, Jiangsu Provincial Construction Science and Technology Award 🥈
  • First Prize, Jilin Provincial Outstanding Architectural Design Award 🏆
  • First Prize, National Green Building Innovation Award 🏅
  • Gold Medal, Architectural Design Award, Architectural Society of China 🏅

Publication 

  • Analysis of Seismic Responses and Vibration Serviceability in a High-Rise Timber–Concrete Hybrid Building – 0 citations (2024) 🏗️📅
  • Research on axial slip stiffness of the multi-bolted joint with slotted-in steel plate in reticulated timber shells – 2 citations (2021) 🛠️📅
  • Rotational behavior and modeling of bolted glulam beam-to-column connections with slotted-in steel plate – 7 citations (2020) 🔧📅
  • Nonlinear finite element analysis of stability of K6-type single layer spherical timber latticed shell – 5 citations (2020) 📐📅
  • Experimental investigation on mechanical performance of K6 single-layer reticulated glulam shells – 7 citations (2017) 🧪📅
  • Mechanical performance of single-layer reticulated glulam shells with semi-rigid prefabricated planted-bar joints – 4 citations (2017) 🌲📅
  • Behavior of Glulam Columns Reinforced by Near-Surface-Mounted CFRP Laminates under Eccentric Compression Loading – 19 citations (2016) 💡📅
  • Experimental investigation on eccentric compression performance of semi-rigid joints in reticulated timber shells – 0 citations (2016) 🔬📅