Mrs. Yanni Shi | Tech Innovations | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Yanni Shi | Tech Innovations | Best Researcher Award | Engineer | Chang’an University | China

Mrs. Yanni Shi is a dedicated senior engineer and master’s supervisor at Chang’an University whose career centers on advancing mechanical design, construction machinery technology, and intelligent highway construction systems through research, teaching, and innovation. Having completed her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies in Mechanical Design and Theory at Chang’an University, she has developed a strong academic foundation that supports her specialized expertise in structural design, finite element analysis, mechanized asphalt paving, and intelligent compaction technologies. Throughout her professional career, Mrs. Yanni Shi has been engaged in the Highway Construction Equipment Department, where she has contributed to laboratory development, engineering instruction, student mentorship, and major applied research initiatives. Her research interests encompass mechanical–material interaction mechanisms, nonlinear dynamic modeling of construction machinery, high-density asphalt mixture compaction, density-sensing technology, 3D digital paving, and optimization of construction parameters for improved pavement quality. She possesses advanced research skills in ANSYS-based stress and deformation analysis, modeling of asphalt mixture–screed systems, intelligent sensing system development, and design of novel testing devices used in highway construction. As principal investigator, she has led significant projects funded by the Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation, the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, and collaborative university–enterprise programs, while also serving as a key member in numerous national and provincial research tasks related to paving equipment, mechanical structure performance, and construction quality control. Her scholarly contributions include first-author publications in prestigious journals such as Construction and Building Materials and the Journal of Vibration and Shock, demonstrating her ability to combine theoretical modeling with practical engineering applications. Additionally, she holds a utility model patent for an innovative speed-measurement device designed for paving quality control systems. Recognized for her research productivity and educational service, Mrs. Yanni Shi has earned acknowledgment within her institution for her academic dedication, technological development efforts, and commitment to advancing modern construction machinery engineering. Her work continues to provide vital contributions to the mechanized construction field, particularly in improving asphalt paving efficiency and enhancing the intelligence level of construction equipment. In conclusion, Mrs. Yanni Shi exemplifies excellence in engineering practice, research innovation, and academic leadership; her achievements in high-density paving technologies, finite element modeling, and intelligent construction systems position her as a highly influential figure whose future work is expected to further elevate the standards of pavement engineering and construction automation.

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Featured Publications

1. Shi, Y. (2025). Linking laboratory and field compaction energy in asphalt mixtures: An investigation based on gyratory compaction testing. Construction and Building Materials.

2. Shi, Y. (2021). Modeling of asphalt mixture–screed interaction: A nonlinear dynamic vibration model for improving paving density. Construction and Building Materials.

3. Shi, Y. (2022). Research on process parameters for high-density paving of asphalt pavements. Journal of Vibration and Shock. — c

4. Shi, Y. (n.d.). High-density paving and density sensing technology of asphalt pavement surface layer (Doctoral dissertation, Chang’an University).

5. Shi, Y. (n.d.). Study on high-density paving and forming methods for thin-layer asphalt mixtures (Project report).

6. Shi, Y. (n.d.). Study on fatigue damage laws of structures under random loads of earthmoving machinery (Project report).

7. Shi, Y. (2023). A speed measurement device used in paving quality control systems (Utility model patent).