Vikas Mehta | Statistical Computing and Programming | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Vikas Mehta | Statistical Computing and Programming | Research Excellence Award

Korean National Institute for International Education | South Korea

Dr. Vikas Mehta is a structural engineer and researcher specializing in seismic performance optimization, sustainable construction materials, and the application of advanced computational and machine learning methodologies to civil infrastructure systems. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Keimyung University, South Korea, where his award-winning doctoral research introduced innovative modifier-based and data-driven techniques for improving shear strength prediction and design accuracy in reinforced concrete beam-column joints. His expertise spans nonlinear finite element modeling, fragility analysis, physics-informed and graph-based machine learning, geospatial analytics, and performance-based seismic assessment, supported by strong proficiency in ETABS, OpenSees, SeismoSoft, Abaqus, MATLAB, Q-GIS, SPSS, Python, PyTorch, WEKA, and OriginPro. Dr. Mehta serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chonnam National University R&BD Foundation, contributing to advanced safety technologies for nuclear power plant structures under extreme hazard scenarios, including buckling resistance enhancement, retrofit optimization, and complex wind–terrain interaction studies. His professional background includes academic appointments in structural and construction engineering, where he taught subjects in earthquake engineering, finite element analysis, and structural systems while supervising graduate research and contributing to curriculum and laboratory development. Dr. Mehta has authored a substantial body of SCI-indexed research on seismic damage prediction, torsional behavior modeling, hybrid AI-mechanics frameworks, recycled and sustainable materials, computational methods, and structural performance evaluation, complemented by multiple patents in construction materials, damping devices, and waste-based composites. He has presented at leading international and national conferences and contributed to funded collaborative research, including projects involving global academic and industry partners. His professional affiliations include membership in ASCE, the Institute of Physics (AMInstP), IAEME (Fellow), and licensure as a Class-A engineer under the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act. Dr. Mehta’s contributions to structural engineering and computational mechanics continue to gain international visibility, reflected in an h-index of 7, over 172 citations, and more than 19 published documents, underscoring his growing influence in machine learning–driven structural design, seismic resilience, and sustainable construction innovation.

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Featured Publications

Mehta, V., Jang, S. H., & Chey, M. H. (2025). Corrigendum to “Adaptive simulation and data-driven hybrid modeling for predicting shear strength and failure modes of interior reinforced concrete beam-column joints”.

Mehta, V., Jang, S. H., & Chey, M. H. (2025). Predictive framework for shear strength and failure modes of exterior reinforced concrete beam–column joints using machine learning. Structural Concrete. h.

Sagar, G. S., Mukthi, S., & Mehta, V. (2025). Analyzing compressive, flexural, and tensile strength of concrete incorporating used foundry sand: Experimental and machine learning insights. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering.

Mehta, V., Thakur, M. S., & Chey, M. H. (2025). Enhancing seismic design accuracy of RC beam-column joints: Modifier-based approach for shear strength predictions. Structures.

Mehta, V., Jang, S. H., & Chey, M. H. (2025). Adaptive simulation and data-driven hybrid modeling for predicting shear strength and failure modes of interior reinforced concrete beam-column joints. Structures.

Michael Pitton | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Michael Pitton | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Best Researcher Award

Medical University of Mainz | Germany

Professor Dr. Michael Pitton is a distinguished German physician-scientist and expert in diagnostic and interventional radiology. A graduate of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, he completed his medical studies and advanced clinical training in internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, and neuroradiology at leading German university hospitals, including the University Medical Center Mainz and the Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin. His academic achievements include a habilitation on functional and morphological aspects of endovascular aneurysm therapy, followed by his appointment as university lecturer and senior consultant in interventional radiology. Professor Pitton has held successive leadership positions and currently serves as the Acting Director of the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Head of the Section of Interventional Radiology at the University Medical Center Mainz. He also holds European Board Certification in Interventional Radiology (EBIR) and the European Certification for Endovascular Specialists (CIRSE) and is a certified DEGIR instructor across all modules. Combining clinical excellence with managerial insight, he earned a Master of Health Business Administration, reflecting his engagement in healthcare management and innovation. Professor Pitton has an extensive scientific record, with approximately 127 publications, an h-index of around 33, and more than 6,771 citations, underscoring his influence in vascular and interventional radiology. His research contributions have advanced the understanding and treatment of aneurysms, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) interventions, and image-guided oncologic therapies. Recognized with numerous national and international awards, his work bridges academic medicine, translational research, and health leadership. Professor Pitton exemplifies excellence in clinical radiology, academic scholarship, and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing significantly to the development of interventional radiology in Europe.

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Featured Publications

Graafen, D., Bart, W., Halfmann, M. C., Müller, L., Hobohm, L., Yang, Y., Neufang, A., Espinola-Klein, C., Pitton, M. B., Kloeckner, R., Varga-Szemes, A., & Emrich, T. (2022). In vitro and in vivo optimized reconstruction for low-keV virtual monoenergetic photon-counting detector CT angiography of lower legs.

Gairing, S. J., Kuchen, R., Müller, L., Cankaya, A., Weerts, J., Kapucu, A., Sachse, S., Zimpel, C., Stoehr, F., Pitton, M. B., Mittler, J., Straub, B. K., Marquardt, J. U., Schattenberg, J. M., Labenz, C., Kloeckner, R., Weinmann, A., Galle, P. R., Wörns, M. A., & Foerster, F. (2022.). 13C-Methacetin breath test predicts survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transarterial chemoembolization.

Müller, L., Hahn, F., Mähringer-Kunz, A., Stoehr, F., Gairing, S. J., Foerster, F., Weinmann, A., Galle, P. R., Mittler, J., Pinto Dos Santos, D., Pitton, M. B., Düber, C., Fehrenbach, U., Auer, T. A., Gebauer, B., & Kloeckner, R. (2022). Prevalence and clinical significance of clinically evident portal hypertension in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transarterial chemoembolization.

Edward Gartay Gar | Multivariate Statistical Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Edward Gartay Gar | Multivariate Statistical Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Edward Gartay Gar | University of Cape Coast | Ghana

Mr. Edward Gartay Gar, B.Sc., M.Phil. Economics Candidate, is a results-driven economist with a strong foundation in leadership, financial literacy, data analysis, and strategic management. Hailing from Monrovia, Liberia, Gar completed his BSc in Economics from William V.S. Tubman University and is currently pursuing an MPhil in Philosophy in Economics Studies at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Over the years, he has built extensive expertise in research, administration, and professional engagement with both private and public sector institutions. His international exposure includes specialized training programs in Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia, reflecting his commitment to global economic perspectives and youth empowerment. Gar has demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills, effectively supervising teams, managing projects, and mentoring students. His core competencies lie in program planning, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable economic development, emphasizing evidence-based interventions that contribute to institutional efficiency and societal progress.

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Featured Publication

Gar, E. G., Askandir, I., & Turzin, J. K. (2024). The magnitude and risk factors for concurrent anthropometric and nutritional deficiency among children aged 6 to 59 months in Liberia: A multi-level analysis.