Hohai University, china
PUBLICATION PROFILE
👩⚕️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:
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🏆 Certified Member of the National Order of Civil Engineers in Cameroon (Since 2019)
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🎓 Huawei Talent Online Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (2022)
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🌍 Certificate of Attendance – Cardiff University Civil and Environmental Engineering Summer School (2022)
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💪 Certificate of Appreciation – Volunteering during COVID-19 prevention at Hohai University (2021)
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🏃 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
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Authors: Kanon Guédet Guédé, Zhongbo Yu, Slobodan P. Simonovic, Huanghe Gu, Ghislain Franck Emani, Ousmane Badji, Xuegao Chen, Brice Sika, Bernard Adiaffi
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Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
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Year: 2025
Numerical investigation of negative skin friction in battered piles group Based on pile position: a consolidation study
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Authors: Ghislain Franck Emani, Weiya Xu, Prince Kas-Avortri, Firdawus Ssemuga Nattabi, Zeeshan Khursheed, Erika Chantal Etine
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Journal: European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering
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Year: 2025
Advancing Global Landslide Segmentation: A Coupled Multispectral Attention and Data Augmentation Approach Using the Novel MRGSLD Dataset
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Authors: Ghislain Franck Emani, Weiya Xu, Kanon Guédet Guédé, Firdawus Ssemugga Nattabi, Olive Mekontchou Yemele
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Journal: Earth Systems and Environment
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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
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Authors: Mendomo M S, Guowei Li, Zhenzhong Shen, Jingbin Zhang, Ghislain Franck Emani, Victor Edem Setordjie
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Journal: Water
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Year: 2022