Shaokai Wang l Engineering Geology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Shaokai Wang l Engineering Geology | Research Excellence Award

North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power | China

Dr. Shaokai Wang is a geological engineering scholar with a Ph.D. in Geological Engineering and academic affiliation at North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power. With five years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Shaokai Wang has contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate instruction while advancing scientific research. His research interests focus on geological engineering, geotechnical engineering, loess geohazards, soil improvement technologies, and disaster mechanisms. He has led and participated in National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, published SCI-indexed journal articles, and developed strong research skills in field investigation, laboratory testing, numerical analysis, and academic writing. His work demonstrates sustained innovation and growing academic impact in geological engineering.

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Static liquefaction capacity of saturated undisturbed loess in South Jingyang platform
– Water (Switzerland), 2020

Article · Open Access · Co-authored · Citations: 11

Zhengzheng Cao | Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)-Assisted Fracturing | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Zhengzheng Cao | Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)-Assisted Fracturing | Young Scientist Award

 Henan Polytechnic University | China

Dr. Cao Zhengzheng is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor in the fields of civil engineering and engineering mechanics, recognized as a university-level Young Backbone Teacher. He earned his Ph.D. in engineering-related disciplines and has developed a strong academic profile combining theoretical analysis with engineering applications. He has served as a Visiting Scholar at the Colorado School of Mines, USA, where he engaged in international collaboration on rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering research. Dr. Cao has led six national- and provincial-level research projects, including grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Henan Provincial Natural Science Foundation, reflecting his sustained research competitiveness. His primary research interests include rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, mechanical behavior of geomaterials, and engineering mechanics, with a focus on failure mechanisms and stability analysis. He has published more than 20 SCI-indexed journal articles as first or corresponding author in leading journals such as Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, including multiple ESI highly cited and hot papers. His academic contributions have been recognized with three provincial and ministerial-level awards. In addition, he has published one scholarly monograph, holds eight authorized patents, and has guided numerous award-winning graduate and undergraduate students. Overall, Dr. Cao’s work significantly advances both fundamental understanding and practical applications in civil and geotechnical engineering. His academic impact is reflected by 1,250 citations, 82 documents, and an h-index of 22 (citations drawn from 846 documents).

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Patrick Dangla | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Patrick Dangla | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

 Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées | France

Dr. Patrick Dangla is a senior researcher and internationally recognized expert in civil and geotechnical engineering, with strong academic links to Southeast University and Tsinghua University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1982, a PhD in Civil Engineering from École des Ponts ParisTech in 1989, and completed his Habilitation in Civil Engineering in 2000, focusing on energy-based and numerical approaches for unsaturated porous media. His academic and research career spans more than three decades, during which he has led and contributed to major national and international research projects on CO₂ geological storage, salt crystallization, gas-hydrate-bearing sediments, and accelerated carbonation of recycled concrete. His research interests include poromechanics, coupled hydro-mechanical and chemo-mechanical processes, durability of cementitious materials, carbonation, sulfate attack, reactive transport, and multi-scale modeling of porous media. Dr. Dangla has supervised or co-supervised more than 25 PhD candidates and actively collaborates with leading institutions and industry partners, including Electricité de France and Tsinghua University. He has authored 121 scientific documents, receiving 6,061 citations from 4,940 documents, with an h-index of 36, reflecting his strong scientific impact. Through extensive publications, project leadership, and doctoral mentoring, Dr. Dangla has made lasting contributions to sustainable construction materials, energy-related geomechanics, and advanced modeling in civil engineering.

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Ghislain Franck Emani | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ghislain Franck Emani | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Hohai University, china

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👩‍⚕️INTRODUCTION

Mr. Ghislain Franck Emani is a passionate and highly skilled Civil Engineer and PhD candidate at Hohai University, China. With a strong academic foundation and a deep interest in integrating artificial intelligence with geotechnical engineering, his work focuses on addressing complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. With years of international exposure, practical fieldwork, and academic research, he exemplifies the modern engineer who seamlessly blends theory with practical application.

📘 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Ghislain’s academic journey began with a Baccalauréat C in Civil Engineering in 2009 from Lycée de Nylon Ndog-passi in Douala, Cameroon. He continued on a progressive academic path, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (2014) with a specialization in Hydraulic Construction from ENSTP in partnership with the University of Padova, Italy. His final project—designing a water supply network in Bonaberi, Cameroon—set the foundation for his keen analytical and design skills. In 2016, he completed a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, focusing on Structural Engineering, with a thesis on the dynamic and static behavior of an elevated tank, again supported by a strong academic collaboration between ENSTP and the University of Padova.

🏗️ PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Ghislain’s professional career is distinguished by his leadership and engineering excellence across multiple infrastructure projects. At RAZEL CAMEROUN (2019), he managed vertical and horizontal road signage for urban road development in Garoua. Between 2017 and 2019, he played a key role at Prime Potomac SA, overseeing the structural design of a high-rise hotel and training stadium. His responsibilities at Mambo Services and PRISMA SARL included technical oversight for public and administrative buildings, where he consistently ensured quality control, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance. Each role enriched his technical knowledge, particularly in structural assessment, civil design, and construction control.

🧠 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering and Programming at Hohai University, Ghislain specializes in Geotechnical Engineering with a research focus on the application of deep learning in landslide detection and prediction. His research bridges the gap between AI and civil infrastructure by developing models that can improve the prediction and mitigation of natural disasters. His work with multispectral data, attention mechanisms, and large datasets like MRGSLD represents a major contribution to intelligent geotechnical systems and climate-resilient infrastructure design.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Ghislain’s work has far-reaching implications for both developing and developed regions, especially in the context of climate change, urban planning, and disaster risk management. His technical insights and analytical frameworks help improve safety standards, optimize design strategies, and enhance predictive modeling in civil engineering. As a volunteer, he has served with commitment during the COVID-19 pandemic and university events, further reflecting his leadership and community-oriented spirit.

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

His academic and professional excellence has earned him several honors:

  • 🏆 Certified Member of the National Order of Civil Engineers in Cameroon (Since 2019)

  • 🎓 Huawei Talent Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (2022)

  • 🌍 Certificate of Attendance – Cardiff University Civil and Environmental Engineering Summer School (2022)

  • 💪 Certificate of Appreciation – Volunteering during COVID-19 prevention at Hohai University (2021)

  • 🏃 Participation in the 2021 Hohai Winter Games – Recognized for Teamwork and Sportsmanship

These accolades highlight both his technical competence and social responsibility.

💼 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Ghislain aims to leverage his diverse experience and research to contribute to smart infrastructure systems, climate adaptation strategies, and global engineering innovation. With expertise spanning structural, hydraulic, and geotechnical engineering—supported by programming and AI—he is poised to be a key player in the next generation of civil engineering leaders. His ultimate goal is to bridge academia and industry by designing resilient, sustainable, and intelligent infrastructure that serves communities across continents.

✍️ FINAL NOTE

Ghislain Franck Emani embodies the essence of a global civil engineer: technically sound, research-driven, community-focused, and innovative. From Cameroon to China and Italy, his academic and professional journey is marked by dedication, curiosity, and a passion for solving real-world problems. As he moves toward completing his PhD in July 2025, his legacy continues to unfold—bringing together the science of structures, the power of AI, and the spirit of engineering for a better future.

 📚 TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS

Combined effect of landuse/landcover and climate change projection on the spatiotemporal streamflow response in cryosphere catchment in the Tibetan Plateau

  • Authors: Kanon Guédet Guédé, Zhongbo Yu, Slobodan P. Simonovic, Huanghe Gu, Ghislain Franck Emani, Ousmane Badji, Xuegao Chen, Brice Sika, Bernard Adiaffi

  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management

  • Year: 2025

Numerical investigation of negative skin friction in battered piles group Based on pile position: a consolidation study

  • Authors: Ghislain Franck Emani, Weiya Xu, Prince Kas-Avortri, Firdawus Ssemuga Nattabi, Zeeshan Khursheed, Erika Chantal Etine

  • Journal: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering

  • Year: 2025

Advancing Global Landslide Segmentation: A Coupled Multispectral Attention and Data Augmentation Approach Using the Novel MRGSLD Dataset

  • Authors: Ghislain Franck Emani, Weiya Xu, Kanon Guédet Guédé, Firdawus Ssemugga Nattabi, Olive Mekontchou Yemele

  • Journal: Earth Systems and Environment

  • Year: 2025

Dynamic Response and Failure Mechanism of Concrete Arch Dams under Extreme Loadings: A Solid Foundation for Real-World Actions to Reduce Dam Collapse Losses during Wartime or Terrorist Attacks

  • Authors: Mendomo M S, Guowei Li, Zhenzhong Shen, Jingbin Zhang, Ghislain Franck Emani, Victor Edem Setordjie

  • Journal: Water

  • Year: 2022

Umair Jalil Malik – Application of ML in Civil Engineering – Young Scientist Award 

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Mr. Umair Jalil Malik - Application of ML in Civil Engineering - Young Scientist Award 

National University of Sciences & Technology - Pakistan

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Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Umair Jalil Malik embarked on his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the prestigious National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. During his undergraduate years from September 2019 to June 2023, he demonstrated exceptional aptitude in structural engineering, majoring in Structural Engineering, and maintained an outstanding CGPA of 3.81/4.00. His academic pursuits were characterized by a keen interest in innovative and sustainable concrete technology, evidenced by his thesis titled "Evaluation of Effective Stiffness of High-performance Fiber reinforced cement composites (HPFRCC)/Engineered Cementitious Composite at the Material Level, cross-section Level, and Structural Level."

Professional Endeavors

Mr. Umair's professional journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for research and development in civil engineering. He engaged in various roles, including his current position as a Laboratory Engineer at NUST, Pakistan, where he delivers lectures, advises students, and manages lab operations. His tenure as a Junior Engineer at INN Consulting Engineers and a Research Assistant under the supervision of Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood showcased his versatility and capacity for in-depth research, data analysis, and project documentation.

Contributions and Research Focus

Mr. Umair's research interests span a wide array of topics crucial to advancing civil engineering practices. Notably, his research articles and publications demonstrate a focus on cutting-edge areas such as High-performance Fiber reinforced cement composites (HPFRCC)/Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC), Engineering Geopolymer Composite (EGC), innovative and sustainable concrete technology including 3D Printed Concrete, Micro-Mechanical Modeling, and applications of Machine Learning in civil engineering. His contributions to journals and ongoing research projects underscore his dedication to advancing knowledge and technology in these critical domains.

Accolades and Recognition

Mr. Umair's academic and professional achievements have been recognized through various honors and awards. He secured the 5th position in the National Competition on Design of long-span buildings organized by NED UET Karachi, Pakistan, showcasing his prowess in structural design and seismic evaluation. Additionally, his consistent academic performance earned him multiple merit-based scholarships at NUST. Furthermore, he received research funding for his Final Year Project from Prime Engineering & Testing Consultants, further validating the significance of his work in the industry.

Impact and Influence

Mr. Umair's contributions extend beyond academic and professional realms, as evidenced by his active involvement in volunteer experiences and leadership roles within various societies and organizations. His commitment to social responsibility, evident through initiatives such as providing education to street children and organizing donation drives, highlights his holistic approach to making a positive impact on society.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Umair is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of civil engineering. His diverse skill set, encompassing technical expertise, research acumen, and leadership abilities, positions him as a catalyst for innovation and progress in the industry. Through ongoing research endeavors, collaborative projects, and mentorship roles, Umair is set to leave a lasting legacy in advancing sustainable infrastructure development, seismic resilience, and cutting-edge construction technologies, thereby shaping the future landscape of civil engineering both locally and globally.

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