Yameng He | Predictive Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yameng He | Predictive Analytics | Best Researcher Award

China University of Mining and Technology | China

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👩‍🎓 Summary

Yameng He is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Civil Engineering at China University of Mining and Technology. Her research focuses on the geophysical evolution of deep rock masses, the damage mechanisms of concrete structures, and CO2 geological storage. With several published papers in renowned journals and multiple patents in the civil engineering sector, she is a promising young researcher in her field.

🎓 Education

Yameng He earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology (2020–Present), following her M.S. in Civil Engineering from Shijiazhuang Tiedao University (2017–2020). She completed her B.S. in Civil Engineering at the North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering in 2017.

💼 Professional Experience

Currently, as a Ph.D. student at China University of Mining and Technology, Yameng is engaged in cutting-edge research related to geophysical testing in deep rock masses, CO2 geological storage, and the durability of cement materials. Her work aims to improve infrastructure safety and sustainability in challenging environments.

📚 Academic Publications

Yameng He has co-authored several influential papers, such as the one on the evolution of resistivity and permeability of wellbore cement in geological CO2 storage conditions, published in Construction and Building Materials. She has also contributed to research on concrete damage processes under uniaxial compression and participated in the Annual Meeting of Chinese Geoscience Union (CGU-2021).

🔧 Technical Skills

Yameng’s technical expertise includes the development of multi-field geophysical parameter testing devices, numerical simulations for concrete damage analysis, ultrasonic testing of materials under stress, and deep learning applications for structural health monitoring. These skills enable her to approach complex engineering problems from a highly analytical perspective.

🎓 Teaching Experience

Although primarily focused on her research, Yameng has also participated in teaching activities at China University of Mining and Technology, sharing her knowledge and helping to mentor the next generation of civil engineering professionals.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research spans a range of topics including the geophysical evolution of deep rock masses under hydrothermal conditions, ultrasonic damage detection in concrete, and the impact of CO2 on cement materials in geological storage. Yameng is particularly focused on advancing technologies in multi-physics coupling and structural health monitoring.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Evolution of resistivity and permeability of wellbore cement after corrosion by supercritical CO2 in geological CO2 storage conditions
  • Authors: Y. He, Yameng, L. Song, Lei, P.G. Ranjtih, P. G., Z. Wang, Zukun, L. Wu, Linjun

  • Journal: Construction and Building Materials

  • Year: 2025

 

Timo Björk |Mechanical & Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Timo Björk | Mechanical & Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Lahti University of Technology, Finland

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🌟 Academic Background

Timo Juhani Björk is a renowned Professor of Steel Structures at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT), Finland. With a career spanning over three decades, his groundbreaking research and leadership in steel structures and welding have made significant contributions to the field. His expertise has been recognized through numerous awards and research projects.

🎓 Education

Timo Björk earned his Doctor of Science (Technology) in Steel Structures from Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), Finland, on December 30, 2005. He completed his Master of Science (Technology) in Steel Structures at LUT on September 24, 1980. Additionally, he achieved the International Welding Engineer (IWE) qualification from the Finnish Welding Society on March 10, 1995.

💼 Professional Experience

Timo Juhani Björk has a distinguished career in steel structures and engineering, marked by his current role as Professor of Steel Structures at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology (LUT) since March 1, 2011. Prior to this, he served as Head of Steel Structures at LUT from 2008 to 2011, where he led significant research and development initiatives. His career at LUT began with roles as Project Manager (2000-2006), Project Coordinator (2006-2008), and Senior Design Engineer (1996-2000). Earlier in his career, Timo was a Senior Research Scientist (1986-1989) and Research Scientist (1983-1984) at LUT, where he contributed to pivotal research projects. He also gained valuable experience as a Design Engineer at Projekti-insinöörit Oy and fulfilled military service with the Finnish Air Forces from 1980-1981. His extensive experience underscores his leadership and expertise in steel structures and engineering.

🔬 Research Interests

Timo Juhani Björk’s research interests are deeply rooted in advancing the field of steel structures and welding technology. His work encompasses the mechanical performance of welded materials, focusing on innovations in aluminum and other metals. He is also dedicated to carbon-neutral ship structures, aiming to develop lightweight and sustainable designs. Timo explores fossil-free steels and their applications to enhance environmental sustainability. His research extends to fatigue analysis of components produced through additive manufacturing and the impact of hydrogen on steel structures. Additionally, he is involved in digital and real-time monitoring, working on cutting-edge methods for digital design, simulation, and fatigue monitoring systems. Timo’s research aims to address critical challenges in the steel industry and promote advancements in structural integrity and sustainability.

🏆 Key Achievements

Timo Juhani Björk has made significant contributions to the field of steel structures and welding through several key achievements. He developed innovative methods such as the AGIFAP element method, the 4R fatigue concept, and the ReFaMo fatigue monitoring system, which have greatly advanced the study of material performance and structural integrity. Timo’s scholarly impact is highlighted by his 124 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 23, reflecting his influential research. His work earned him the Welding in the World Best Paper Award 2022 for a groundbreaking study on weld root fatigue strength assessment. Additionally, he holds a granted patent for “A system and a method for monitoring material fatigue” (EP4018171, 2023) and an invention disclosure for the “Efficiency Index of mechanical systems” (2023). These accomplishments underscore his leadership and innovation in the field.

📖 Publication

On the out-of-plane buckling of RHS X-joints – Analytical and numerical approaches

    • Authors: Björk, T., Ahola, A., Kukkonen, O.
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2024

Fatigue design of stress relief grooves to prevent weld root fatigue in butt-welded cast steel to ultra-high-strength steel joints

    • Authors: Havia, J., Lipiäinen, K., Ahola, A., Björk, T.
    • Journal: Welding in the World
    • Year: 2024

Manufacturing and mechanical performance of a large-scale stainless steel vessel fabricated by wire-arc direct energy deposition

    • Authors: Lipiäinen, K., Afkhami, S., Lund, H., Skriko, T., Björk, T.
    • Journal: Materials and Design
    • Year: 2024

Assessing local stresses in scanned fillet weld geometry using bagged decision trees

    • Authors: Rohani Raftar, H., Ghanadi, M., Hultgren, G., Barsoum, Z., Björk, T.
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2024

Fatigue enhancement of welded thin-walled tubular joints made of lean duplex steel

    • Authors: Ahola, A., Savolainen, J., Brask, L., Björk, T.
    • Journal: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
    • Year: 2024

Comparison of analytical and numerical methods for estimating notch strains | Vergleich von analytischen und numerischen Verfahren zur Abschätzung von Kerbdehnungen

    • Authors: Yanchukovich, A., Ahola, A., Björk, T., Sonsino, C.M.
    • Journal: Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik
    • Year: 2024