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.

 

Nimai Chand Chandra | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award Professor & Dean | Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women | India

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Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Professor & Dean | Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women | India 

Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra is a dedicated academician and accomplished researcher recognized for his extensive contributions to engineering education, technological innovation, and applied research across emerging scientific domains. He has established a strong academic foundation through rigorous training and advanced education, enabling him to excel as a faculty leader and multidisciplinary scholar committed to societal advancement through research-driven solutions. His professional experience spans teaching, research guidance, institutional development, and active participation in collaborative projects, reflecting his long-standing commitment to academic excellence and knowledge dissemination. Throughout his career, Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra has engaged deeply in higher education leadership, curriculum development, and student mentorship while contributing to impactful research initiatives that address current global and industrial challenges. His research interests encompass machine learning applications, computational modelling, sustainable engineering solutions, intelligent systems, and data-driven optimization frameworks, all of which highlight his ability to integrate theoretical understanding with real-world applications. He has developed high-level research skills across algorithm development, experimental analysis, data interpretation, and interdisciplinary problem-solving, with strong proficiency in advanced computational tools and analytical techniques that support his innovative academic output. Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra has consistently published in reputable journals and conferences and is noted for his analytical rigor, clarity of research design, and commitment to scientific integrity. He has also contributed to various academic responsibilities, including organizing workshops, contributing to faculty development programs, and guiding student research projects that expand the intellectual environment of the institutions he serves. His awards and honors reflect his achievements in teaching innovation, research productivity, and academic leadership, acknowledging his sustained dedication to the progress of engineering and technology education. His professional strengths include strong teamwork, strategic planning, and the ability to foster collaborative research environments that accelerate knowledge exchange and innovation. As a respected academic, he maintains active involvement in scholarly communities and continues to support transformative research contributions that enhance institutional growth and societal impact. Overall, Prof. Nimai Chand Chandra stands out as a forward-thinking educator and researcher whose persistent efforts, academic achievements, leadership roles, and research excellence collectively demonstrate his valuable impact on the scientific community and reinforce his ongoing potential to contribute meaningfully to progressive research ecosystems at both national and global levels.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Chandra, N. C. (2025). Hybrid DRL-Enhanced ACO-WWO for Efficient Resource Allocation and Load-Balancing in Cloud Computing. International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems.

  2. Chandra, N. C. (2025). A Flawless QoS Aware Task Offloading in IoT Driven Edge Computing System using Chebyshev Based Sand Cat Swarm Optimization. Journal of Grid Computing.

  3. Chandra, N. C. (2024). Decoding Human Facial Emotions: A Ranking Approach using Explainable AI. IEEE Access.

  4. Chandra, N. C. (2024). ProteinCNN-BLSTM: An Efficient Deep Neural Network for Protein Sequence Classification. Computational Intelligence.

  5. Chandra, N. C. (2024). AI-Driven Drowned-Detection System for Rapid Coastal Rescue Operations. Spatial Information Research.

  6. Chandra, N. C. (2024). A Precise Model for Skin Cancer Diagnosis using Hybrid U-Net and Improved MobileNet-V3. Scientific Reports.

  7. Chandra, N. C. (2023). A Novel Approach for Prediction of Gestational Diabetes based on Clinical Signs and Risk Factors. ICST Transactions on Scalable Information Systems.

 

Rongshun Chen | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Rongshun Chen | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Rongshun Chen | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Professor | National Tsing Hua University | Taiwan 

Prof. Rongshun Chen is a distinguished academic and accomplished researcher in the field of mechanical and power engineering, currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan. Prof. Chen obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, followed by a Master of Science in Power Mechanical Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, and subsequently earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. Throughout his extensive academic career, Prof. Chen has made significant contributions to the advancement of robotics, control systems, and thermal management technologies, with a focus on developing intelligent sensing mechanisms, adaptive control, and mechatronic system integration. His research interests encompass robotics navigation, sensor technology, deep learning applications in thermal management, and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) design. Prof. Chen’s expertise extends across several domains of applied mechanics and computational modeling, enabling the development of efficient systems for industrial automation and energy-efficient engineering applications. His professional experience includes mentoring numerous graduate students, leading innovative research projects, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on global initiatives that bridge academia and industry. Prof. Chen has consistently demonstrated outstanding research skills in designing hybrid solvers for multi-agent motion control, developing dual-mode tactile sensors, and implementing deep learning models for predictive thermal management in data centers. His scholarly work has been published in high-impact journals and presented at major international conferences such as IEEE and Elsevier platforms, earning recognition for scientific rigor and innovation. A committed educator and leader, Prof. Chen is also an active member of the IEEE and has served in multiple academic and technical committees, contributing to the broader engineering research community. He has received numerous honors for his outstanding teaching and research achievements and continues to inspire through his leadership in robotics and thermal control engineering. Prof. Rongshun Chen’s career embodies the synergy of technical mastery, visionary thinking, and a lifelong dedication to advancing engineering science for societal benefit. His academic influence, publication record, and international collaborations firmly establish him as a leading scholar committed to advancing the future of intelligent mechanical systems and sustainable innovation through research excellence and mentorship.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chen, R. (2022). Wearable and wireless performance evaluation system for sports science with an example in badminton. Scientific Reports. 7 citations.

  2. Chen, R. (2023). A Dual Spiral-Coils Tactile Sensor with Novel Driving Modes for Inductive Force and Capacitive Proximity Sensing. Conference Paper. 3 citations.

  3. Chen, R. (2023). Implementation of a Monolithic SoC Environmental Sensing Hub Using CMOS-MEMS Technique. Conference Paper. 1 citation.

  4. Chen, R. (2023). Collision-Free Navigation for Multiple Robots in Dynamic Environment. Conference Paper. 2 citations.

  5. Chen, R. (2023). Rack Inlet Temperature Prediction Based on Deep Learning. Conference Paper. 5 citations.

  6. Chen, R. (2023). A Dual Sensing Modes Capacitive Tactile Sensor for Proximity and Tri-Axial Forces Detection. Conference Paper. 12 citations.