Assist. Prof. Dr. Manea Almatared | Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr.Manea Almatared | Civil Engineering | Civil Engineering Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manea Almatared | Najran University | Saudi Arabia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manea Mohammed Saleh Almatared is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the Engineering School, Najran University, specializing in the application of advanced technologies in infrastructure, construction, and facility management. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Western Michigan University, USA, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Najran University, KSA. His research interests encompass Digital Twin technologies in construction and infrastructure, Building Information Modeling (BIM), real-time virtual and physical data integration, and predictive maintenance driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. Almatared has produced impactful scientific contributions with 121 citations from 117 citing documents, 4 published documents, and an h-index of 4, reflecting the academic strength and relevance of his work. His research aims to improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety in built environments through the adoption of cutting-edge digital solutions in civil engineering. Alongside his research, he has contributed to academic and administrative roles, including involvement in scientific research committees, accreditation and quality teams, student development, and community engagement. With both academic and practical experience—enhanced by his work as Assistant Project Manager and Research Assistant at Western Michigan University—Dr. Almatared remains dedicated to academic excellence, technological innovation, and preparing the next generation of civil engineers to meet future industry challenges.

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Featured Publications

Hakimi, O., Liu, H., Abudayyeh, O., Houshyar, A., Almatared, M., & Alhawiti, A. (2023). Data fusion for smart civil infrastructure management: A conceptual digital twin framework. Buildings, 13(11), 2725.

Almatared, M., Liu, H., Abudayyeh, O., Hakim, O., & Sulaiman, M. (2023). Digital-twin-based fire safety management framework for smart buildings. Buildings, 14(1), 4.

Almatared, M., Liu, H., Tang, S., Sulaiman, M., Lei, Z., & Li, H. X. (2022). Digital twin in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry: A bibliometric review. Construction Research Congress 2022, 670–678.

Tang, S., Liu, H., Almatared, M., Abudayyeh, O., Lei, Z., & Fong, A. (2022). Towards automated construction quantity take-off: An integrated approach to information extraction from work descriptions. Buildings, 12(3), 354.

Almatared, M. (2024). An integrated digital twin framework and evacuation simulation system for enhanced safety in smart buildings. Doctoral dissertation, Western Michigan University.

Mr. Chaohui Zhao | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Chaohui Zhao | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Chaohui Zhao | shanghai dianji university | China

Mr. Chaohui Zhao is a distinguished researcher specializing in power electronics, motion control, and the design and control of special electric machines. His work encompasses advanced motion control systems, high-performance power conversion technologies, and energy-efficient electric machine design. He has contributed to multiple research projects focused on integrating power electronics with motion control to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency. Professor Zhao has authored several technical publications and holds patents such as CN119834502A, demonstrating his focus on translating research into practical engineering solutions. His research has impacted the development of intelligent drive technologies, precision control of electromechanical devices, and optimization of industrial electrification systems. By bridging theoretical innovation with applied engineering, his work advances knowledge in power electronics and specialized electric machines while addressing practical challenges in automation and electrical system design.

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Featured Publications

Gao, H., Zhao, C., & Cao, Z. (2025). Research on motor torque performance of AHRPM motor based on MFS effect. IEEJ Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Advance online publication.

Tan, F., Ma, Y., & Zhao, C. (2025). Research on speed control of PMSM based on super-twisting sliding mode corrected differential linear active disturbance rejection. Energies, 18(17455).

Cao, Z., Zhao, C., & Gao, H. (2025). Structural optimization and characteristic analysis of TMPS-HEG based on particle swarm optimization algorithm. Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology. Advance online publication.

Xie, S., Zhang, W., Feng, X., Zhang, W., Gu, P., Lei, Z., & Zhao, C. (2025). Torque ripple suppression of open-winding permanent magnet synchronous motor with common DC bus based on field circuit coupling method. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications. Advance online publication.

Ma, Y., Zhao, C., Gu, P., Lei, Z., & Zhang, W. (2025). Speed control of PMSM based on series lead correction doubly fed differential LADRC. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications. Advance online publication.

Cao, Z., Zhao, C., & Gao, H. (2025). Research on the four-quadrant operating mechanism of a hybrid excitation generator with magnetic field modulation and the power distribution ratio between permanent magnet and magnetic field modulation. International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications. Advance online publication.

Dr. Bin Zhang | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Bin Zhang | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bin Zhang | Chongqing University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Bin Zhang holds a Doctorate in Engineering and has completed postdoctoral research. He is a lecturer and master’s supervisor in the Department of Road and Bridge Engineering, School of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering, and a youth committee member of the World Transport Convention. His research focuses on the dynamic characteristics of underground and tunnel structures, the development of new materials and technologies for structural reinforcement, and intelligent monitoring of structural health. His research output includes 26 documents, 171 citations, 146 citing documents, and an h-index of 8. He teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Tunnel Engineering, Engineering Surveying, Tunnel Mechanics, and Frontier Technologies in Civil Engineering, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications to advance innovation in civil and tunnel engineering. Additionally, he has developed advanced experimental methods for studying tunnel lining mechanics, contributing to safer and more efficient tunnel design practices.

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Featured Publications

  • Study on the Stability of Buildings During Excavation in Urban Core Areas, Applied Sciences, 2025. Contributors: Kang Liu, Huafeng Liu, Yuntai Gao, Zijian Wang, Yunchuan Wang, Qi Liu, Chaolin Jia, Zihang Huang, Bin Zhang.

  • Experimental Study on Mechanical Differences Between Prefabricated and Cast-In Situ Tunnel Linings Based on a Load-Structure Model, Buildings, 2025. Contributors: Li-Ming Wu, Hong-Kun Li, Feng Gao, Zi-Jian Wang, Bin Zhang, Wen-Jie Luo, Jun-Jie Li.

  • Mechanical Properties of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Secondary Lining Structure and Optimization of Support Parameters, Buildings, 2025. Contributors: Zijian Wang, Yunchuan Wang, Xiaorong Wang, Baosheng Rong, Bin Zhang, Liming Wu, Chaolin Jia, Zihang Huang.

  • Crystallization Blockage in Highway Tunnel Drainage System Based on Molecular Dynamics, AIP Advances, 2025. Contributors: Shiyang Liu, Xuefu Zhang, Bin Zhang.

  • Experimental Study on Grouting Diffusion Law of Tunnel Secondary Lining Cracks Based on Different Slurry Viscosities, Applied Sciences, 2025. Contributors: Bin Zhang, Peng Liu, Yi Wu, Liming Wu, Chen Li, Shiyang Liu, Yuanfu Zhou.

  • Experimental Study on Grouting Diffusion Law of the Different Crack Widths in Tunnel Lining, KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023. Contributors: Bin Zhang, Yuanfu Zhou, Xuefu Zhang, Zijian Wang, Wei Yang, Yixuan Ban.

  • Anti Crystallization Blocking of Flocking Drainage Pipe Based on Natural Phenomenon, Materials Science, 2022. Contributors: Xuefu Zhang, Shiyang Liu, Feng Gao, Yuanfu Zhou, Bin Zhang.