Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Associate Professor | Najran University | Saudi Arabia 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem is a highly accomplished scholar and Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, Building Materials, and Concrete Technology at Najran University, Saudi Arabia, where he has made significant contributions to civil and environmental engineering education and research. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, where his doctoral research focused on developing sustainable and high-performance concrete materials. His academic foundation includes an M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from KFUPM and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Aden University, Yemen, both earned with high distinction and multiple honors. Over the years, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem has built an impressive professional career marked by excellence in teaching, research, and institutional leadership. He currently serves on several key committees at Najran University, including the Supreme Standing Committee for Renewing Institutional Accreditation, the Standing Committee for Program Accreditation, and the Executive Committee for Monitoring the Quality of Teaching and Learning. His professional expertise encompasses structural design, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), sustainable construction materials, fiber-reinforced composites, and the use of industrial and agricultural waste for green concrete development. His active research projects—funded by national and institutional bodies—focus on eco-friendly, high-strength concrete formulations, advancing environmental sustainability in the construction sector. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem has demonstrated remarkable research skills in experimental design, finite element modeling, and materials characterization, complemented by his leadership as Principal Investigator in more than twenty funded projects. His strong publication record includes articles in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus, IEEE, and other prestigious databases, alongside patented innovations such as the “Flexural Hybrid Span Beam” and developments in sustainable ultra-high-performance concrete. His international collaborations with institutions like KFUPM and partnerships with industrial entities such as SABIC reflect his ability to integrate research, application, and innovation effectively. Recognized among the Top 2% World Scientists in Construction by Stanford University, Dr. Hakeem has also served as a certified academic reviewer for the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA). His numerous academic honors, leadership positions, and professional memberships underscore his ongoing commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and research-driven education. In conclusion, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Yahya Hakeem stands out as a visionary academic leader whose sustained research productivity, innovative contributions, and institutional service continue to influence the global field of structural and materials engineering, promoting environmentally responsible construction practices and advancing engineering education standards worldwide.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Date palm fibers (from Najran city) as reinforcement in UHPC: Design, performance, and microstructural analysis. AIP Advances.

  2. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Flexural performance and ductility of UHPC incorporating Najran City’s lathe waste powder (LWP) for substitution of cement. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions.

  3. Hakeem, I. Y. (2025). Sustainable high strength polymer concrete with high ratios of recycled aggregate from different decades under heat curing. Revista Materia.

  4. Hakeem, I. Y. (2024). Corrigendum to “Experimental investigation and analytical verification of buckling of functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced sandwich beams.” Heliyon, 10(8), e28388.

  5. Hakeem, I. Y. (2023). Application of waste ceramic powder as a cement replacement in reinforced concrete beams toward sustainable usage in construction. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, e02444.

  6. Hakeem, I. Y. (2023). Effects of glass fiber on recycled fly ash and basalt powder-based geopolymer concrete. Case Studies in Construction Materials, 19, e02659.

  7. Hakeem, I. Y. (2014). Ultra-high performance concrete reinforcement bars. U.S. Patent Publication No. US20140190113A1.

 

Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Chemical Engineering Department | Kherad Institute of Higher Education | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi is a distinguished chemical engineering researcher whose work spans advanced nanomaterials, nanofluid engineering, heat and mass transfer, microfluidics, biotechnology, and desalination systems, establishing Him as a leading figure in multidisciplinary materials science and thermal-fluid research. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where His doctoral research focused on synthesizing nanofluids based on covalently and non-covalently functionalized carbon nanostructures for advanced heat transfer applications. His academic foundation further includes an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution and a B.Sc. from Azad University of Gachsaran, forming a strong technical base for His later scientific contributions. Professionally, Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi has served as an Assistant Professor at Kherad Institute of Higher Education, contributing extensively to postgraduate education through courses in advanced heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reactor design, and engineering mathematics. Beyond academia, He co-founded Vira Carbon Nano Materials (VCN Materials) Co. Ltd., spearheading innovations in nanomaterial production and industrial applications. His research interests include the synthesis and functionalization of graphene, MXene, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots; development of high-performance nanofluids for enhanced heat transfer; desalination engineering; biofluid dynamics; antimicrobial materials; and energy-storage-related advanced materials. His research skills cover experimental and numerical modeling of thermal and hydrodynamic systems, nanostructure fabrication, material characterization, fluid–structure analysis, and biotechnology techniques including microbial studies and biomolecule extraction. Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi has supervised and co-supervised numerous M.Sc. theses, contributing to talent development in chemical and materials engineering. His awards include recognition as a top researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, top elite at the National Elites Foundation, recipient of research scholarships, and winner of the best thesis award from the Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering, along with being acknowledged as a top entrepreneur in Bushehr state. His publication record includes highly cited ISI and Scopus-indexed papers focused on nanofluids, graphene-based systems, energy conversion, and advanced heat transfer technologies, strengthening His reputation in the global scientific community. With significant contributions to interdisciplinary engineering solutions, strong citation metrics, leadership in academic and industrial research, and continuous advancement of nanomaterial applications for energy and environmental systems, Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi continues to drive impactful scientific progress, demonstrating clear potential for further innovation and international research leadership.

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Featured Publications

  1. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Baniadam, M., Amiri, A., & Maghrebi, M. (2012). Investigation of heat-transfer characterization of EDA-MWCNT/di-water nanofluid in a two-phase closed thermosyphon. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. Citations: 1423

  2. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Baniadam, M., & Amiri, A. (2013). The effect of multi-walled carbon nanotube/water nanofluid on thermal performance of a two-phase closed thermosyphon. Experimental Heat Transfer. Citations: 26

  3. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Amiri, A., Eshghi, H., & Hosseinipour, E. (2015). Synthesis of aspartic acid-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes based water coolant and investigation of thermal and hydrodynamic properties. Energy Conversion and Management. Citations: 1366

  4. Amiri, A., Shanbedi, M., Ahmadi, G., Eshghi, H., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2016). Mass production of highly-porous graphene for high-performance supercapacitors. Scientific Reports. Citations: 32686

  5. Amiri, A., Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2015). Laminar convective heat transfer of hexylamine-treated MWCNTs-based turbine oil nanofluid. Energy Conversion and Management. Citations: 355

  6. Amiri, A., Sadri, R., Shanbedi, M., Ahmadi, G., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2015). Microwave-assisted synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene for high-performance electrodes in capacitive deionization. Scientific Reports. Citations: 17503

  7. Amiri, A., Ahmadi, G., Shanbedi, M., Etemadi, M., & Zubir, M. N. (2017). Transformer oils-based graphene quantum dots nanofluid as a new generation of coolant. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. Citations: 40

 

MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR | Transportaion Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr MUHAMMAD ZUBAIR, Southeast University Nanjing China, China

Dr. Muhammad Zubair is a dedicated transportation engineering scholar currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. He holds an M.Sc. and a B.Sc. in Transportation and Civil Engineering, respectively, and has received multiple scholarships for academic excellence. As a Quantity Surveyor, he managed construction projects and ensured quality compliance. His research contributions include journal articles on carbon dioxide emissions and land use changes. Fluent in several languages, he excels in communication and presentation skills. Dr. Zubair is committed to advancing transportation sustainability through innovative research. 🚧📚🌍✍️

Publication profile

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Academic qualification

With a strong foundation in engineering, he hold a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Southeast University (SEU) in Nanjing, China (2021). Prior to this, He earned my M.Sc. in Transportation Engineering from the same institution (2019-2021). He academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology, Multan, Pakistan (2013-2017). He also completed a Diploma in Associate Engineering (D.A.E.) in Civil Engineering from PBTE, Lahore, Pakistan (2008-2011). He secondary education was completed at BISE in Multan, Pakistan (2006-2008). 🎓🚦🏗️🌍

Awards

He am honored to receive the Fully Funded China Road Bridge Corporation Master’s Scholarship at Southeast University in Nanjing, China. 🎓 Additionally, He earned the 3rd Position Prize Award for excellence in my BSc in Civil Engineering from Multan, showcasing my commitment to academic success. 🏆 He also grateful to have benefited from the Fauji Foundation Scholarship and the Diya Pakistan Scholarship during he undergraduate studies, which supported my educational journey and helped me achieve my goals. 🙏💪 These experiences have strengthened my dedication to civil engineering and community development. 🌍🏗️

Work history

Muhammad Zubair worked as a Quantity Surveyor at Multan SS Developers from June 2018 to August 2019. In this role, he supervised the construction of residential buildings, ensuring projects met quality standards and stayed within budget. He also oversaw the construction of workers’ accommodations, focusing on creating safe and comfortable living conditions for the labor force. His experience in quantity surveying enhanced his skills in project management, cost estimation, and construction oversight. Muhammad’s contributions played a vital role in the successful completion of various residential projects, showcasing his dedication to excellence in the construction industry. 🏗️👷‍♂️🏡✨

Journal papers

Comparative Assessment of Reference Evapotranspiration Estimation Using Conventional Method and Machine Learning Algorithms in Four Climatic Regions explores the effectiveness of traditional methods versus machine learning algorithms for estimating reference evapotranspiration. Conducted across four distinct climatic regions, the study aims to enhance the accuracy of evapotranspiration estimates, which are vital for agricultural planning and water resource management. By comparing conventional techniques with advanced machine learning approaches, the research highlights the potential of innovative methodologies in improving environmental modeling. This work contributes significantly to the fields of hydrology and climate science. 🌍💧📈

Research focus

Muhammad Zubair’s research focuses on sustainability and environmental science, particularly in the context of transportation, land use, and water resources. His work includes systematic reviews of carbon dioxide emission measurement methods and the assessment of land use changes using NDVI in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. He has also contributed to studies on evapotranspiration misconceptions and emotional well-being during travel. Zubair’s interdisciplinary approach integrates hydrology, urban planning, and public health, aiming to address pressing environmental issues and enhance sustainable practices. 🌱🌍📊💧✈️

Publication top notes

A Systematic Review on Carbon Dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) Emission Measurement Methods under PRISMA Guidelines: Transportation Sustainability and Development Programs

Land Use/Land Cover Change Detection and NDVI Estimation in Pakistan’s Southern Punjab Province

Misconceptions of Reference and Potential Evapotranspiration: A PRISMA-Guided Comprehensive Review

What Affects Emotional Well-Being during Travel? Identifying the Factors by Maximal Information Coefficient