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.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin DURGUN | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin DURGUN | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin DURGUN , Bartın University , Turkey.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin DURGUN 🎓 is a dedicated civil engineering researcher specializing in construction materials. He earned his Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University in 2017, focusing on nano-silica in self-compacting concrete. With 21 SCI-indexed journal publications 📚, he has made significant contributions in cement, concrete rheology, and sustainable materials. He has participated in over 10 research projects and reviewed 150+ papers for reputed journals 🧪. Currently serving at Bartın University, Dr. Durgun continues to guide graduate students, publish scholarly work, and advance innovations in durable, high-performance concrete technologies 🏗️.

Professional Profile

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Education and Experience

  • 📘 B.Sc. in Civil Engineering – 2007

  • 🧪 M.Sc. in Construction Materials – 2011

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Construction Materials (Nano-Silica in SCC) – 2017

  • 🧑‍🏫 Research Assistant, Istanbul Technical University – 2008–2017

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Bartın University – 2018–2021

  • 🎖️ Associate Professor, Bartın University – 2021–Present

Suitability Summary

Associate Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin Durgun is a highly qualified and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in recognition of his extensive contributions to the field of civil engineering materials and concrete technology. With a robust academic foundation, Dr. Durgun earned his Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University, where he explored the role of nano-silica in enhancing the rheological behavior of self-compacting concrete—a subject that remains highly relevant to sustainable construction practices.

Professional Development 

Dr. Durgun has cultivated a robust academic and professional portfolio through his engagement in multidisciplinary concrete technology research 🧱. His work explores fresh concrete rheology, rebar corrosion, alkali-activated binders, and geopolymer development 🌍. He has supervised graduate theses, delivered advanced courses 🧑‍🎓, authored 6 book chapters, and presented in 39 international conferences 🌐. Actively involved in reviewing top-tier SCI-indexed journal submissions 📑, he remains a respected peer reviewer and academic contributor. A member of ACI (American Concrete Institute) 🏛️, he consistently expands his professional network while advancing the understanding of durable and eco-friendly construction solutions.

Research Focus 

Dr. Muhammed Yasin DURGUN focuses on sustainable and high-performance civil engineering materials 🏗️. His key interests include cement chemistry, fresh and hardened concrete behavior, self-consolidating concrete, and rheology of cementitious systems. He explores the use of nano-materials, blast furnace slag, geopolymers, and alkali-activated binders to enhance durability, workability, and structural integrity 💧. His research also investigates rebar corrosion, microstructural analysis, and the integration of industrial by-products into concrete mixes ♻️. These studies aim to improve concrete’s sustainability and performance under varied environmental conditions, supporting green construction practices and infrastructure longevity 🌱.

Awards and Honors

  • 🥇 Completed TUBITAK 1001-funded project on Nano-Silica in SCC

  • 🧪 Researcher in multiple nationally funded materials science projects

  • 📚 Reviewer for 150+ SCI-indexed journal articles

  • 🏗️ 21 SCI-indexed journal publications in top international journals

  • 🎤 39 international conference presentations

  • 📖 6 book chapters in civil and materials engineering

  • 🧑‍🏫 Supervised multiple graduate theses (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)

  • 🎓 Delivered 18 courses in undergraduate and graduate education

  • 🏛️ Member of American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Publication Top Notes

  • High temperature resistance of concretes with GGBFS, waste glass powder, and colemanite ore wastes after different cooling conditions
    📌 Authors: MY Durgun, AH Sevinç
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 196, pp. 66–81, 2019
    📌 Citations: 73
    🔍 Focus: Evaluates thermal resistance and residual mechanical properties of concrete containing GGBFS, glass powder, and colemanite after exposure to high temperatures and varying cooling regimes.

  • Investigation of durability properties of concrete pipes incorporating blast furnace slag and ground basaltic pumice as fine aggregates
    📌 Authors: H Bınıci, MY Durgun, T Rızaoğlu, M Koluçolak
    📌 Journal: Scientia Iranica, Vol. 19, No. 3, pp. 366–372, 2012
    📌 Citations: 72
    🔍 Focus: Examines the durability performance of concrete pipes using alternative fine aggregates like slag and pumice.

  • Rheological and fresh properties of reduced fine content self-compacting concretes produced with different particle sizes of nano SiO₂
    📌 Authors: MY Durgun, HN Atahan
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 142, pp. 431–443, 2017
    📌 Citations: 57
    🔍 Focus: Investigates how nano-silica particle size affects rheology and fresh behavior in self-compacting concrete with low fine content.

  • A Taguchi approach for investigating the engineering properties of concretes incorporating barite, colemanite, basaltic pumice and ground blast furnace slag
    📌 Authors: AH Sevinc, MY Durgun, M Eken
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 135, pp. 343–351, 2017
    📌 Citations: 52
    🔍 Focus: Utilizes Taguchi statistical methods to evaluate mechanical and durability properties of concrete with multiple industrial waste additions.

  • Effect of high temperature on polypropylene fiber-reinforced mortars containing colemanite wastes
    📌 Authors: MY Durgun, S Özen, K Karakuzu, V Kobya, SH Bayqra, et al.
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 316, Article ID 125827, 2022
    📌 Citations: 50
    🔍 Focus: Studies thermal stability and post-fire performance of polypropylene fiber-enhanced mortars with colemanite.

  • Strength, elastic and microstructural properties of SCCs with colloidal nano silica addition
    📌 Authors: MY Durgun, HN Atahan
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 158, pp. 295–307, 2018
    📌 Citations: 42
    🔍 Focus: Explores how colloidal nano-silica modifies strength, elasticity, and microstructure in self-compacting concretes.

  • Corrosion of basaltic pumice, colemanite, barite and blast furnace slag coated rebars in concretes
    📌 Authors: H Binici, O Aksogan, MY Durgun
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 37, pp. 629–637, 2012
    📌 Citations: 42
    🔍 Focus: Assesses corrosion behavior of rebars coated with industrial waste materials in various concrete matrices.

  • Properties of high-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concretes improved with high-silica sources
    📌 Authors: AH Sevinç, MY Durgun
    📌 Journal: Construction and Building Materials, Vol. 261, Article ID 120014, 2020
    📌 Citations: 38
    🔍 Focus: This study explores the performance of geopolymer concretes produced from high-calcium fly ash, enhanced with high-silica materials such as silica fume and nano-silica. Results show improved mechanical strength, workability, and microstructure, contributing to sustainable binder development and reducing reliance on Portland cement.

Conclusion

With a strong record of scholarly excellence, impactful research, and dedicated mentorship, Associate Prof. Dr. Muhammed Yasin Durgun exemplifies the ideals of a leading academic in civil engineering. His continued contributions to the advancement of sustainable and high-performance construction materials make him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.