Yuan Xue | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yuan Xue | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Chengdu University of Technology | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yuan Xue, an accomplished Associate Professor at Chengdu University of Technology, is a leading researcher in the specialized domain of earthquake statistics and geostatistical modeling, with a strong record of academic excellence, scientific innovation, and professional service. His research career is distinguished by substantial contributions to statistical inference in seismicity, the development of earthquake probability models, and the quantitative assessment of seismic hazard patterns across major fault systems in Sichuan, China. Over the years, he has independently led two provincial-level scientific research projects and participated as a principal contributor in two major national-level initiatives, including one supported by the National Key Research and Development Program and another funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. In addition, he has been involved in eight provincial-level scientific projects and has successfully completed a total of fifteen scientific and consultancy projects in both academic and applied settings. Dr. Xue has demonstrated prolific scholarly output, publishing seventeen peer-reviewed journal articles as first or corresponding author across SCI, Scopus, and other prestigious platforms, contributing significantly to advancements in earthquake statistical theory and practical seismic risk analysis. His Scopus academic profile further reflects his growing global impact, with an h-index of 26, 8 documents, and 174 citations, complementing his broader citation record of 18 citations in Web of Science and 88 citations in CNKI. He has also contributed to academic literature through the publication of three books with internationally recognized ISBNs and has secured four national invention patents, demonstrating the applied value and innovation of his work. Dr. Xue’s expertise extends to professional academic service, serving as a reviewer and editor of the South China Journal of Seismology, as well as collaborating with the Sichuan Earthquake Agency to carry out high-impact statistical inference studies on seismic patterns of major regional fault systems. His research achievements have been recognized through multiple awards, including two second prizes in National Land and Resources Science and Technology, a second prize in Sichuan Province Science and Technology Progress, and a prestigious first prize in the Sichuan Province On-site Statistics Society Excellent Achievement Award. As an active member of the Chinese Association for Applied Statistics, the Chinese Mathematical Society, and the Sichuan Association for Applied Statistics-where he also serves as Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Xue continues to expand the role of statistical science in earthquake research, contributing meaningful advancements to national and regional seismic safety and hazard prediction efforts.

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Featured Publications

Wei, D., Xue, Y., Wang, X., Liu, W., & He, J. (2025). Stability monitoring of deep soil in slope based on local strain and continuous vibration information analysis. Optical Fiber Technology,

Li, T., Tian, J., Pei, X., Guo, J., Chen, M., Xue, Y., & Meng, M. (2025). Shear strength indices predication model for coarse-grained soil based on particle gradation and moisture content information. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment,

Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don Bosco College of Engineering | India

Dr. Nitendra Palankar is a seasoned academic and researcher specializing in Transportation Engineering and Concrete Technology, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Dr. Palankar completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, in July 2016, following an M.Tech. in the same discipline from NITK in 2012. His doctoral research focused on the “Performance of Alkali Activated Concrete Mixes with Steel Slag as Coarse Aggregate for Rigid Pavements,” under the guidance of Prof. A.U. Ravishankar. He has been actively involved in teaching for over six years and has contributed significantly to the academic community through various roles, including serving as an editorial member for the American Journal of Construction and Building Materials and as a reviewer for several reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Palankar has also been a registered research guide at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, currently supervising two research scholars. His research interests encompass sustainable construction materials, particularly the use of industrial by-products in concrete, and the development of eco-friendly pavement technologies. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production and the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. Dr. Palankar holds an h-index of 6, with 484 citations. His work has garnered recognition for its contribution to sustainable civil engineering practices, particularly in the context of utilizing industrial waste materials for pavement construction. Through his extensive research and academic endeavors, Dr. Palankar continues to advance the field of transportation engineering, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure development.

Featured Publications

“Studies on Self-Healing Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Bituminous Concrete Mixes”

“Development of regression model for strength prediction of Eco-Friendly alkali activated dry lean concrete for pavements”

“Investigations on performance of alkali activated mortar mixes containing red mud and aluminum dross”

“Performance of Alkali-Activated Mortar Mixes Containing Industrial Waste Materials as Binders”

“A study on the effect of rejuvenators in reclaimed asphalt pavement based stone mastic asphalt mixes”