Emilia Szumska | Transportation Systems | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Emilia Szumska
Kielce University of Technology, Poland

Emilia Szumska
Affiliation Kielce University of Technology
Country Poland
Scopus ID 57202778687
Documents 36
Citations 664
h-index 14
Subject Area Transportation Systems
Event Superior Engineering Research Awards

Emilia Szumska is a researcher at Kielce University of Technology in Poland whose documented academic work is associated with automotive engineering, transport, vehicle technology, and sustainable transportation. Her institutional profile identifies her Scopus Author ID as 57202778687 and ORCID as 0000-0001-6024-6748. [1]

Abstract

Emilia Szumska’s research profile is situated within transportation systems, automotive engineering, vehicle technology, and sustainable mobility. Her institutional publication record includes research concerning electric and hybrid vehicles, transport safety, energy efficiency, vehicle life-cycle assessment, and transportation operations. Her publications include peer-reviewed studies on life-cycle assessment, driving behaviour, urban buses, and electric-vehicle technologies. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Transportation Systems
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Hybrid Vehicles
  • Sustainable Transportation
  • Vehicle Energy Efficiency

Introduction

Szumska’s institutional profile places her within the Faculty of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Automotive Engineering and Transport at Kielce University of Technology. The profile records her ORCID and Scopus identifiers, allowing scholarly publications to be associated with a persistent researcher identity. [1]

Research Profile

Her documented research covers several interconnected transportation topics. These include electric and hybrid propulsion, vehicle energy consumption, life-cycle assessment, driving behaviour, transport safety, and economic evaluation of urban bus technologies. A 2024 review examined methodologies for assessing the environmental and health burdens associated with passenger vehicles across their life cycles. [2]

Research Contributions

The publication record demonstrates research addressing both technical and sustainability dimensions of transportation. Studies have considered energy recovery during electric-vehicle braking, the economic and energy efficiency of different urban-bus propulsion systems, and the classification of professional driving styles. [3] [4]

Publications

Selected publications include Comprehensive review of life cycle assessment methodologies for passenger vehicles, published in the Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics in 2024, with DOI 10.14254/jsdtl.2024.9-1.5. [2] Other documented work includes Preliminary driving style classification of the professional drivers (2022), DOI 10.14669/AM/157998, and Total Cost of Ownership analysis and energy efficiency of electric, hybrid and conventional urban buses (2022), DOI 10.17531/ein.2022.1.2. [3] [4]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric information reports 36 documents, 664 citations, and an h-index of 14. These indicators provide quantitative information about the indexed research record, although citation counts can change over time and may vary between databases. Individual publications should therefore be considered alongside disciplinary context and research content. [1]

Award Suitability

The documented affiliation, persistent researcher identifiers, publication record, and research activity in transportation systems provide factual material for consideration under an Innovative Research Award profile. Her research spans transportation technologies and sustainability-related questions, with documented publications addressing electric vehicles, hybrid propulsion, transport safety, and vehicle life-cycle assessment. [2]

Conclusion

Emilia Szumska’s academic record is associated with transportation systems and automotive engineering, with research extending to electric and hybrid vehicles, sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, and vehicle life-cycle assessment. The available institutional and publication records provide identifiable evidence of scholarly activity in these areas and support further evaluation through the cited research databases and publications.

References

  1. Kielce University of Technology. (n.d.). Emilia Magdalena Szumska — institutional researcher profile. Includes ORCID 0000-0001-6024-6748 and Scopus ID 57202778687.
    https://dorobek.tu.kielce.pl/publikacje/publikacje.php?imie=Emilia&nazwisko=Szumska
  2. Szumska, E. M. (2024). Comprehensive review of life cycle assessment methodologies for passenger vehicles. Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics, 9(1), 53–71. https://doi.org/10.14254/jsdtl.2024.9-1.5
  3. Szumska, E., & Stańczyk, T. L. (2022). Preliminary driving style classification of the professional drivers. Archives of Automotive Engineering, 98(4), 25–39.
    https://doi.org/10.14669/AM/157998
  4. Szumska, E. M., Pawełczyk, M., & Jurecki, R. (2022). Total Cost of Ownership analysis and energy efficiency of electric, hybrid and conventional urban buses. Eksploatacja i Niezawodność – Maintenance and Reliability, 24(1), 7–14.
    https://doi.org/10.17531/ein.2022.1.2

Soughah AlSamahi | Civil Infrastructure | Civil Engineering Award

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Civil Engineering Award

Soughah AlSamahi
Affiliation Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure
Country United Arab Emirates
Scopus ID 58398057200
Documents 2
Citations 16
h-index 1
Subject Area Civil Infrastructure
Event Superior Engineering Research Awards
Soughah AlSamahi
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure

Soughah AlSamahi, whose research profile is associated with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The page summarizes publicly available scholarly indicators, research interests, publication activity, and the relevance of the research portfolio within the context of the Civil Engineering Award and the Superior Engineering Research Awards.[1]

Abstract

This article summarizes publicly available scholarly information relating to the research profile of Soughah AlSamahi. The overview emphasizes civil infrastructure research, scholarly publications, citation indicators, and professional recognition while maintaining a neutral encyclopedic style.[2]

Keywords

  • Civil Engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Engineering Research
  • Transportation
  • Academic Recognition

Introduction

Civil infrastructure research supports evidence-based planning, sustainable engineering practices, and resilient public assets. Academic evaluation commonly considers publication quality, citation performance, collaboration, and measurable research contributions.[3]

Research Profile

According to the supplied profile information, Soughah AlSamahi is affiliated with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates. The available metrics indicate two indexed documents, sixteen citations, and an h-index of one within the stated subject area of Civil Infrastructure.[1]

Research Contributions

  • Participation in civil infrastructure research.
  • Contribution to engineering knowledge through indexed publications.
  • Support for evidence-based infrastructure development.
  • Professional engagement within engineering research activities.

Publications

The supplied profile reports two indexed scholarly documents. Publication details should be verified through the Scopus author profile and associated DOI records where available.[4]

Research Impact

Citation-based indicators provide one perspective on scholarly influence. Additional qualitative assessment typically includes originality, methodological quality, practical application, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribution to engineering practice.

Award Suitability

Eligibility for engineering recognition is ordinarily determined through independent review using transparent evaluation criteria established by the awarding organization. Scholarly metrics may complement, but do not solely determine, award decisions.

Conclusion

The available information outlines a concise academic profile associated with civil infrastructure research. Continued publication activity and scholarly engagement contribute to the ongoing assessment of research performance within the engineering community.[2]

External Links

References

  1. Scopus Author Profile
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/58398057200
  2. Engineering research methodology reference.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trpro.2020.01.001
  3. Superior Engineering Research Awards.
    https://superiorengineering.org/
  4. Flash Flood Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Digital-Era Governance Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and GIS Spatial Analyses Case Study: Small River Basins
    https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/14/10/2481

 

Prof. Yao Shujian | Transportation Systems | Transportation Research Award

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Prof. Yao Shujian | Transportation Systems | Transportation Research Award

Prof. Yao Shujian | Central South University | China

Prof. Yao Shujian is a distinguished faculty member at the Railway College of Central South University, where he was promoted to professor ahead of schedule through special assessment. He obtained his academic training from Central South University and the National University of Defense Technology, with his doctoral dissertation recognized as an outstanding thesis in Hunan Province and shortlisted among 18 national finalists by the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics. Recognized as both a national-level young talent and a Hunan Provincial Young Talent, he specializes in impact dynamics of structural materials, composite material structure design, energy absorption and buffering mechanisms, and experimental mechanics. His strong research performance is evidenced by 51 publications, 1,090 citations across 709 documents, and an h-index of 16, highlighting both productivity and scholarly influence. Over the past five years, he has successfully led more than 20 high-level research projects, including three major projects exceeding 10 million yuan in funding. Representative works include projects supported by the Military Commission Science and Technology Commission, Rocket Force Equipment Department, and Air Force Equipment Department, with responsibilities ranging up to 30 million yuan in budget allocations and leadership roles in groundbreaking defense-related initiatives involving phase change technology, high-speed controllable systems, and liquid-gas phase change devices, underscoring his influential contributions to advanced materials research and defense engineering.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Yao, S., et al. (2025). Theoretical and experimental studies on the interior ballistic of large UAV ejection based on trifluoromethane phase transition. Scientific Reports.

Yao, S., et al. (2025). A fast calculation method for internal blast shock wave in confined structures. Journal of Vibration and Control.

Yao, S., et al. (2025). Mechanical analysis and bionic improvement on buckling of CFRP tubes with high energy absorption capacity. Advanced Composite Materials.

Yao, S., et al. (2024). A phase-diagram-formulated EOS and fluid-solid coupling analysis for eco-friendly blasting of carbon dioxide phase transition. Energy.

Yao, S., et al. (2024). Experimental and simulation of tetrafluoroethane catapult UAV. Hangkong Xuebao Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica.