Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi | Design of Experiments | Editorial Board Member

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Editorial Board Member

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi,
Management and Science University.

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi is a researcher affiliated with Management and Science University, Malaysia. Her stated research subject area is nanotechnology. Her scholarly profile reports 3,108 citations, an h-index of 32, and an i10-index of 73, according to the supplied profile information. [1]

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi
Affiliation Management and Science University
Country Malaysia
Citations 3,108
h-index 32
i10-index 73
Subject Area Nanotechnology
Event World Statistics Award

Abstract

This article presents the academic profile of Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi, affiliated with Management and Science University in Malaysia. The supplied information identifies nanotechnology as her subject area and reports 3,108 citations, an h-index of 32, and an i10-index of 73. These indicators provide a bibliometric overview, subject to verification against the original scholarly profile. [1]

Keywords

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi, nanotechnology, research profile, bibliometrics, citation analysis, h-index, i10-index, scholarly publications, academic recognition, Management and Science University, Malaysia, World Statistics Award. [1]

Introduction

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi is presented as a researcher affiliated with Management and Science University in Malaysia, with nanotechnology identified as her subject area. Her scholarly profile provides a basis for examining research visibility through citation indicators. This article summarizes the supplied information while distinguishing reported metrics from independently verified academic records. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied profile associates Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi with Management and Science University and identifies nanotechnology as her research subject. Reported bibliometric indicators include 3,108 citations, an h-index of 32, and an i10-index of 73. These figures describe citation activity but do not independently establish publication quality, research methods, or individual contributions. [1]

Research Contributions

Nanotechnology encompasses research involving materials and systems at very small scales, with applications across multiple scientific and technological fields. The supplied profile identifies this broad subject area but does not specify individual studies, methods, or discoveries attributable to the researcher. Specific contributions should therefore be described using verified publications, abstracts, and documented research findings. [1]

Publications

The researcher’s Google Scholar profile provides a starting point for reviewing indexed scholarly publications, co-authorship, and citation activity. However, a complete publication list, article titles, journal details, publication dates, and DOI identifiers were not included in the supplied information. Individual publications should be checked against their original publisher records before being listed or cited as evidence of research output. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric figures report 3,108 citations, an h-index of 32, and an i10-index of 73. Citations can indicate that scholarly work has been referenced by other publications, while the h-index reflects publication and citation performance together. These indicators vary by database and date and should be interpreted alongside research quality, field norms, and documented contributions. [1]

Award Suitability

The World Statistics Award provides the stated recognition context for this academic profile. The researcher’s reported citation indicators may serve as supporting information during an assessment, but they do not alone establish eligibility or award merit. A fair evaluation should consider verified publications, methodological rigor, relevance to the award criteria, documented contributions, and the accuracy of the submitted academic record. [1] [2]

Conclusion

Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi’s supplied academic profile identifies an affiliation with Management and Science University in Malaysia and a subject area of nanotechnology. Reported citation indicators offer an initial view of scholarly visibility. Further assessment requires verification of publication records, research contributions, institutional details, and alignment with the World Statistics Award’s published recognition criteria. [1] [2]

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile: Safaa Najah Saud Al-humairi. Profile and bibliometric information supplied for this article. Retrieved October 21, 2026.

    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=k3ISRbcAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

  2. Saud, S. N., Hamzah, E., Abubakar, T., Bakhsheshi-Rad, H. R., Yusop, M. Z., & Tanemura, M. (2014). Effects of Mn additions on the structure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloys. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-014-1134-1

  3. Wahid, M. A., Hosseini, S. E., Hussen, H. M., Akeiber, H. J., Saud, S. N., & Mohammad, A. T. (2017). An overview of phase change materials for construction architecture thermal management in hot and dry climate region.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2016.07.032

Qingmin Wang | Statistical Computing and Programming | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Qingmin Wang,
Zhejiang University.

Qingmin Wang
Affiliation Zhejiang University
Country China
Scopus ID 57322536800
Documents 25
Citations 342
h-index 12
Subject Area Civil Engineering
Event World Statistics Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6353-7014

Qingmin Wang is a researcher affiliated with Zhejiang University whose indexed scholarly record includes 25 documents, 342 citations, and an h-index of 12. His stated subject area is Civil Engineering. These bibliometric indicators provide a structured overview of his documented research activity and scholarly visibility. [1]

Abstract

Qingmin Wang is affiliated with Zhejiang University, China, and is associated with the field of Civil Engineering. Available bibliometric information records 25 scholarly documents, 342 citations, and an h-index of 12. This article summarizes the documented research profile, contributions, publications, scholarly impact, and relevance to the Innovative Research Award. [1]

Keywords

Civil Engineering; statistical analysis; engineering research; research publications; bibliometrics; scholarly impact; Innovative Research Award; World Statistics Awards.

Introduction

Qingmin Wang is affiliated with Zhejiang University in China and works within Civil Engineering. His documented scholarly profile comprises 25 Scopus-indexed documents, 342 citations, and an h-index of 12. These indicators offer measurable context for reviewing his research activity, publication record, and academic visibility in engineering research. [3]

Research Profile

Wang’s research profile is situated within Civil Engineering and is supported by a documented Scopus author record. The profile identifies Zhejiang University as his affiliation and records 25 documents, 342 citations, and an h-index of 12. These metrics provide quantitative indicators for examining his scholarly output and citation visibility. [1]

Research Contributions

Wang’s documented contributions can be considered through his publication activity and indexed citation record in Civil Engineering. His 25 recorded documents represent a body of scholarly output, while 342 citations indicate subsequent academic referencing. Together, these measures provide evidence for assessing the reach and continuity of his research contributions. [2]

Publications

The available Scopus record identifies 25 documents associated with Qingmin Wang. The indexed publication count provides a measurable basis for describing his scholarly productivity. Individual publication titles, journals, publication years, and DOI information should be verified against authoritative publisher and indexing records before being used for detailed bibliographic analysis. [3]

Research Impact

The recorded citation count of 342 and h-index of 12 provide quantitative measures of Wang’s scholarly visibility within indexed research literature. Citation metrics can help describe how publications have been referenced by subsequent studies, although they should be interpreted alongside publication quality, research context, collaboration, and disciplinary citation practices. [2]

Award Suitability

For the Innovative Research Award, Wang’s documented affiliation, Civil Engineering subject area, publication activity, and citation record provide relevant evidence for consideration. The available metrics indicate an established indexed research profile. Final award assessment should additionally consider submitted research materials, originality, methodological quality, significance, and the evaluation criteria established by the World Statistics Awards. [2]

Conclusion

Qingmin Wang’s academic profile is associated with Zhejiang University and Civil Engineering, with 25 indexed documents, 342 citations, and an h-index of 12. These indicators establish a measurable record of scholarly activity and visibility. Further evaluation can incorporate publication details, research originality, methodological contributions, and supporting academic documentation. [1]

References

  1. Zhao, W., Chang, T., Wang, Q., Li, Y., Cui, Y., Yang, Y., & Sun, B. (2026). Tensile performance of the vertical joint of a novel precast RC shear wall structure with concentrated connection bars: Experimental and numerical investigation. Journal of Building Engineering.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.117242

  2. Zhao, W., Zheng, T., Li, Y., Yang, Y., & Wang, Q. (2025). Shear behavior of keyed vertical joints with lap splices for precast RC frame-shear wall structures. Engineering Structures.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.121100

  3. Yuan, L., Yang, Y., Wang, Q., Zhao, Q., Cui, Y., & Zhao, W. (2025). Investigation on the dimensions design and anchorage mechanism of headed bars utilized as shear reinforcements.

    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2025.108647

Sandreen Hitti | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Sandreen Hitti
Affiliation American University of Beirut
Country Lebanon
Scopus ID 59957308700
Documents 2
Citations 3
h-index 1
Subject Area AI and Marketing
Event World Statistics Awards

Sandreen Hitti,
American University of Beirut.

Sandreen Hitti is affiliated with the American University of Beirut and is identified in the supplied bibliographic information as a researcher working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and marketing. Her indexed record currently reports two documents, three citations, and an h-index of one. [1]

Abstract

Sandreen Hitti is an academic researcher affiliated with the American University of Beirut whose supplied scholarly profile is associated with artificial intelligence and marketing. The available indexed record identifies two documents, three citations, and an h-index of one. This page presents a neutral overview of her research profile and award suitability. [1]

Keywords

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Academic Research
  • Research Impact
  • American University of Beirut

Introduction

Sandreen Hitti is affiliated with the American University of Beirut and works within the broad interdisciplinary area of artificial intelligence and marketing. Her available indexed profile records two scholarly documents and three citations, indicating an emerging research record. The profile provides a basis for evaluating her scholarly activity and developing contributions. [1]

Research Profile

Hitti’s supplied research profile identifies artificial intelligence and marketing as her principal subject area. She is affiliated with the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, and has a Scopus author identifier of 59957308700. The indexed record lists two documents, three citations, and an h-index of one, providing measurable indicators of her research activity. [2]

Research Contributions

Hitti’s research profile reflects an interdisciplinary orientation connecting artificial intelligence with marketing-related inquiry. Such a combination can support investigations of technology-enabled consumer analysis, digital decision-making, and data-informed marketing practices. Based on the supplied information, her documented contributions remain limited in number, while her indexed publications provide an identifiable foundation for continued research development. [3]

Publications

The supplied Scopus information records two indexed documents associated with Sandreen Hitti and reports three citations across the indexed record. Specific publication titles, journals, publication years, and DOI identifiers were not provided in the source information available for this profile. Consequently, no unverified publication titles or DOI numbers are attributed here. [2]

Research Impact

The available bibliometric record reports three citations and an h-index of one for Hitti, demonstrating measurable scholarly visibility within the indexed literature. These indicators should be interpreted in relation to publication volume, career stage, field practices, and indexing coverage. The current record therefore indicates emerging rather than extensive bibliometric impact. [3]

Award Suitability

Hitti’s interdisciplinary focus on artificial intelligence and marketing, institutional affiliation, indexed publications, and measurable citation record provide relevant evidence for consideration in a researcher recognition process. Final award suitability should depend on the award’s published criteria, verified publications, research originality, documented outcomes, and independent assessment rather than bibliometric indicators alone. [1]

Conclusion

Sandreen Hitti presents an emerging academic profile at the intersection of artificial intelligence and marketing, supported by affiliation with the American University of Beirut and an indexed Scopus record. Her current metrics include two documents, three citations, and an h-index of one. Further publications and documented research outcomes may strengthen future recognition. [2]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sandreen Hitti, Author ID 59957308700. Scopus.

    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59957308700

  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Sandreen Hitti: Google Scholar profile.

    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0AL_z1QAAAAJ&hl=en

  3. Hitti, S., & Ramadan, A. (2026). Humanizing the customer experience with AI chatbots: A study in the food services industry toward achieving SDG 11 and SDG 12. Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development.

    https://doi.org/10.1108/JBSED-05-2025-0153

Dai Chu | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Dai Chu,
Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Dai Chu
Affiliation Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Country China
Scopus ID 57226126803
Documents 7
Citations 33
h-index 3
Subject Area Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Bio-inspired Motion Planning
Event World Statistics Awards

Dai Chu is a researcher at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, working across robotics, human motion analysis, and bio-inspired robotic systems. His research addresses mechanisms for understanding and reproducing human hand movements, contributing to the development of dexterous robotic technologies and human-machine interaction approaches through interdisciplinary engineering research. [1]

Abstract

Dai Chu is associated with research in robotics and bio-inspired engineering, with published studies addressing human palm movement, anthropomorphic robotic hands, grasping, and human-machine interaction. His research combines biomechanical analysis with engineering methods to investigate human-like movement and robotic functionality. Available bibliographic evidence provides a basis for scholarly recognition and evaluation. [1] [2]

Keywords

Robotics; autonomous systems; bio-inspired robotics; humanoid robotic hands; human motion analysis; grasping motion; palm biomechanics; human-machine interaction; robotic design; motion reconstruction; mechanical science.

Introduction

Dai Chu is a researcher at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, working across robotics, human motion analysis, and bio-inspired robotic systems. His research addresses mechanisms for understanding and reproducing human hand movements, contributing to the development of dexterous robotic technologies and human-machine interaction approaches through interdisciplinary engineering research. [1]

Research Profile

Dai Chu’s research profile centers on robotics, autonomous systems, and bio-inspired motion planning, with emphasis on humanoid robotic hands and human movement analysis. Indexed work associates him with the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where he pursues doctoral work in mechanical science. [2] [3]

Research Contributions

Chu has contributed to studies of human palm morphology, hand-motion decomposition, grasping-motion classification, and anthropomorphic robotic-hand design. His publications examine quantitative movement characteristics and kinematic synergies to support robotic systems that reproduce human-like dexterity. These contributions connect biomechanical observation with engineering design, control, and systematic evaluation of advanced robotic hands. [3] [4]

Publications

Dai Chu’s published work includes Decomposition and Reconstruction of Human Palm Movements, Human Palm Performance Evaluation and the Palm Design of Humanoid Robotic Hands, and Maximizing anthropomorphic grasping abilities of bio-inspired underactuated robotic hands. These studies collectively address human hand mechanics, robotic morphology, grasping performance, and quantitative bio-inspired robotic development. [3] [4]

Research Impact

The research associated with Dai Chu contributes to efforts to improve dexterous and anthropomorphic robotics by translating human movement characteristics into measurable engineering principles. His work has appeared in biomedical engineering, robotics, and bio-inspired robotics venues, providing methods that may support future research in manipulation, assistive technologies, and human-machine systems. [3] [4]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied profile and indexed research record, Dai Chu demonstrates research activity aligned with robotics, autonomous systems, and bio-inspired motion planning. His documented publications address human-inspired robotic design and movement analysis, providing relevant evidence for consideration under a Best Researcher Award, subject to the award’s independent evaluation criteria. [1] [4]

Conclusion

Dai Chu’s research demonstrates a focused contribution to bio-inspired robotics, particularly the analysis and engineering reproduction of human hand function. His publication record connects biomechanics, motion analysis, and robotic design, while indexed research metrics provide additional indicators for evaluation. Further assessment should consider originality, methodological rigor, impact, and sustained contributions. [1] [3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dai Chu, Author ID 57226126803. Scopus.

    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57226126803

  2. Frontiers. (n.d.). Dai Chu research profile. Frontiers Loop.

    https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/2165209/network

  3. Chu, D., Xiong, C., Huang, Z., Yang, J., Ma, J., Zhang, J., Sun, B., & Cai, J. (2024). Human Palm Performance Evaluation and the Palm Design of Humanoid Robotic Hands. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 9(3), 2463–2470.

    https://doi.org/10.1109/LRA.2024.3354619

  4. Ma, J., Sun, B.-Y., Chu, D., Yang, J., Zhang, J., & Xiong, C.-H. (2025). Maximizing anthropomorphic grasping abilities of bio-inspired underactuated robotic hands. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 20(6).

    https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/ae0aa3

Shanshan Wang | Machine Learning and Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Shanshan Wang,
University of Jinan

Shanshan Wang
Affiliation University of Jinan
Country China
Citations 1,094
h-index 12
i10 Index 13
Subject Area Computer Science and Technology
Event World Statistics Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-8620-9766

Shanshan Wang is a researcher affiliated with the University of Jinan, China, whose academic profile is situated within Computer Science and Technology. Available bibliometric information records 1,094 citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10 index of 13, providing measurable indicators of research visibility and scholarly influence.[1][2]

Abstract

Shanshan Wang, affiliated with the University of Jinan in China, is presented as a candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on documented academic indicators and a research focus in Computer Science and Technology. The profile records 1,094 citations, h-index 12, and i10 index 13, supporting assessment of scholarly activity.[1][2]

Keywords

  • Shanshan Wang
  • University of Jinan
  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Research Excellence
  • Bibliometric Impact
  • Best Researcher Award
  • World Statistics Awards

Introduction

Shanshan Wang is a researcher at the University of Jinan, China, working within Computer Science and Technology. The available academic indicators provide a quantitative basis for reviewing scholarly activity, including 1,094 citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10 index of 13. These measures support a structured assessment of research development.[1][2]

Research Profile

Wang’s research profile is associated with Computer Science and Technology and reflects an academic career focused on research and scholarly dissemination. Bibliometric information indicates sustained citation activity and documented influence within the scholarly record. The profile is additionally connected with ORCID identifier 0000-0002-8620-9766, supporting researcher identity and publication disambiguation.[1][2]

Research Contributions

Wang’s documented contribution is represented through research activity in Computer Science and Technology and its associated scholarly impact. The available citation indicators suggest that published research has received attention from subsequent academic work. An h-index of 12 and i10 index of 13 provide complementary measures for evaluating citation distribution and the presence of repeatedly cited publications.[1]

Publications

Wang’s scholarly publications form an important component of the research profile and provide the primary basis for evaluating academic contributions. The supplied information confirms a Google Scholar profile containing the researcher’s indexed works, while the available bibliometric indicators record 1,094 citations and an i10 index of 13. Individual DOI details should be verified against source records.[1][3]

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through citation activity, publication visibility, and sustained scholarly recognition. Wang’s reported total of 1,094 citations and h-index of 12 indicates that the researcher’s work has been referenced across the academic literature. These indicators provide quantitative evidence for considering the reach and influence of contributions within Computer Science and Technology.[1]

Award Suitability

The available profile supports consideration of Shanshan Wang for a Best Researcher Award through a combination of institutional affiliation, subject-area relevance, citation performance, and identifiable scholarly output. The reported h-index of 12, i10 index of 13, and 1,094 citations provide measurable evidence for evaluation, subject to the award’s formal eligibility and verification procedures.[1][2]

Conclusion

Shanshan Wang’s academic profile demonstrates research engagement in Computer Science and Technology, supported by measurable citation indicators and researcher-identification records. The reported 1,094 citations, h-index of 12, and i10 index of 13 establish a quantitative foundation for recognition. Final award assessment should consider verified publications, originality, contribution, and documented research significance.[1][2]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Shanshan Wang, ORCID 0000-0002-8620-9766.

    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8620-9766

  2. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Shanshan Wang — Google Scholar profile and publications.

    https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=zh-CN&user=GMgHNBUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate

  3. World Statistics Awards. (n.d.). World Statistics Awards.

    https://statisticsaward.com/

Costin Untaroiu | Statistical Modeling and Simulation | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Costin Untaroiu
Affiliation Virginia Tech
Country United States
Scopus ID 8626670800
Documents 148
Citations 2,601
h-index 28
Subject Area Tire-Soil Simulations
Event World Statistics Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1813-669X

Costin Untaroiu,
Virginia Tech.

Costin Untaroiu is a professor at Virginia Tech whose research integrates biomechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics, and tire–soil modeling. His work applies computational and experimental methods to transportation safety, injury biomechanics, and terrain interaction, providing interdisciplinary approaches for understanding complex mechanical systems and improving simulation-based engineering analysis, design, and practice today. [1]

Abstract

Costin Untaroiu’s research combines computational mechanics, biomechanics, transportation safety, and tire–soil simulation. His work includes numerical modeling, experimental validation, finite-element analysis, and soil characterization. The research portfolio demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement with technically complex engineering problems and provides a scholarly basis for consideration for an Innovative Research Award. [1] [2]

Keywords

  • Costin Untaroiu
  • Innovative Research Award
  • Tire–Soil Simulation
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Biomechanics
  • Finite-Element Modeling
  • Transportation Safety
  • Virginia Tech

Introduction

Costin Untaroiu is a Virginia Tech professor whose research integrates biomechanics, solid mechanics, dynamics, and tire–soil modeling. His work applies computational and experimental methods to transportation safety, injury biomechanics, and terrain interaction, providing interdisciplinary approaches for understanding complex mechanical systems and improving simulation-based engineering analysis, design, and practice today. [1]

Research Profile

Untaroiu’s research profile spans biomechanics, tissue engineering, dynamics and control, solid mechanics, and tire–soil modelling. At Virginia Tech, he is associated with the Center for Injury Biomechanics and contributes to research involving finite-element analysis, numerical simulation, and engineering optimization across transportation, mechanical-system applications, and interdisciplinary research today globally. [1]

Research Contributions

His contributions include numerical modeling of tire–soil interaction, soil constitutive parameter identification, pedestrian injury analysis, and finite-element representations of human body structures. Recent work addresses soil compaction and tire loading through laboratory testing and validated numerical approaches, demonstrating a research program that connects computational mechanics with engineering problems today across applications. [2] [3]

Publications

Untaroiu has contributed to a substantial body of peer-reviewed research across biomechanics, transportation safety, and terramechanics. Representative publications address soil constitutive modeling, tire–soil interaction, pedestrian finite-element modeling, and material characterization. These studies demonstrate methodological breadth and continued engagement with simulation, validation, experimental measurement, and engineering applications internationally in peer-reviewed literature. [1] [3] [4]

Research Impact

The research has relevance to transportation safety, vehicle and tire engineering, agricultural machinery, and computational biomechanics. Studies combining experimental measurements with numerical models can support improved prediction, validation, and design decisions. His publication record and indexed research activity indicate sustained scholarly engagement across interdisciplinary engineering domains at Virginia Tech and beyond. [1] [2] [3]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose work demonstrates methodological originality, interdisciplinary value, and meaningful engineering relevance. Untaroiu’s documented research in tire–soil modeling, biomechanics, numerical simulation, and validation aligns with these dimensions. His record of peer-reviewed publications and research leadership provides a substantive basis for consideration under an innovation-focused academic recognition framework. [1] [2] [3]

Conclusion

Costin Untaroiu represents an interdisciplinary research profile connecting computational mechanics, biomechanics, transportation safety, and tire–soil simulation. His work combines modeling, experimentation, and validation to address technically complex problems. The documented research portfolio provides a strong scholarly foundation for recognition through an Innovative Research Award within an engineering-focused academic context overall. [1] [3] [4]

References

  1. Virginia Tech. (n.d.). Costin Untaroiu — Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics. Virginia Tech.

    https://bme.vt.edu/people/faculty/untaroiu-c.html

  2. Shokanbi, A., Jasoliya, D., & Untaroiu, C. (2025). Parameter Identification of Soil Material Model for Soil Compaction Under Tire Loading: Laboratory vs. In-Situ Cone Penetrometer Test Data. Agriculture, 15(20), 2142.

    https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15202142

  3. Untaroiu, C. D. (2013). The Influence of the Specimen Shape and Loading Conditions on the Parameter Identification of a Viscoelastic Brain Model. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2013, 460413.

    https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/460413

  4. Untaroiu, C. D., Pak, W., Meng, Y., Schap, J., Koya, B., & Gayzik, F. (2018). A Finite Element Model of a Midsize Male for Simulating Pedestrian Accidents. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 140(1).

    https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037854

  5. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Costin Untaroiu, Author ID 8626670800. Scopus.

    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/86266

Mustafa Kerem Kockar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Kockar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Hacettepe University | Turkey

Assoc Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem Kockar is a Turkish engineering geologist and geotechnical expert currently serving in the Department of Civil Engineering at Hacettepe University, Ankara. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), where his research focused on engineering geological and geotechnical site characterization of Upper Pliocene and Quaternary deposits west of Ankara. He has also conducted research at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University. His key research interests include engineering geology, rock and soil mechanics-particularly tunnelling, dam sites, slopes, and landslides-in-situ geotechnical and seismic site characterization, dynamic and static numerical modelling of geotechnical problems, environmental geotechnology, and engineering seismology with an emphasis on ground-motion amplification, attenuation modelling, earthquake hazard assessment, and enhanced geothermal systems involving hydraulic fracturing and micro-seismic monitoring. He has authored or co-authored 47 documents and has received 650 citations with an h-index of 17, reflecting his strong contribution to the field. He has supervised several postgraduate theses on landslide monitoring, slope stability, fibre-optic methods for early warning, and solar farm foundation design. His professional experience includes academic and research roles at METU, UT Austin, Texas A&M, Gazi University’s Earthquake Engineering Research Center, and Hacettepe University. He also contributes to Turkey’s national seismology and earth-interior advisory commission under the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) and has provided expert consultancy on major infrastructure projects such as the Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) and slope-erosion surveys, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise in geotechnical fieldwork, seismic hazard analysis, and numerical modelling.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

Oner, G., Akgun, H., Koçkar, M. K., & Arslan Kelam, A. (2025). Municipal landfill site selection using TOPSIS methodology: A case study for Polatlı, Ankara, Türkiye. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 84(3), 126.

Arslan Kelam, A., Akgun, H., Bobet, A., & Kockar, M. K. (2025). Assessment of complex rock slope instabilities in Mudurnu, Turkey, through kinematic and dynamic analyses: A case study. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 58(2), 2223–2242.

cınar, Ö. F., Aldemir, A., Zervent, A., Yücel, O. B., Erberik, M. A., Anıl, O., & Koçkar, M. K. (2024). Fundamental period estimation of RC buildings by considering structural and non-structural damage distributions through neural network. Neural Computing and Applications, 36(3), 1329–1350.

Askan, A., Altindal, A., Aydin, M. F., Erberik, M. A., Koçkar, M. K., Tun, M., et al. (2025). Assessment of urban seismic resilience of a town in Eastern Türkiye: Turkoglu, Kahramanmaras before and after 6 February 2023 M 7.8 Kahramanmaras earthquake. Earthquake Spectra, 41(1), 146–175.

Sahin, G., Okalp, K., Koçkar, M. K., Yilmaz, M. T., Jalehforouzan, A., Temiz, F. A., et al. (2024). Development of a GIS-based predicted map of Türkiye using geological and topographical parameters: Case study for the region affected by the 6 February 2023 earthquakes. Seismological Research Letters, 95(4), 2044–2057.

Gang Yang | Statistical Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Gang Yang | Statistical Genetics and Genomics | Best Researcher Award

The First Hospital of Lanzhou University | China

Prof. Gang Yang is a distinguished Professor based in China, currently affiliated with The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, with a major research focus on cerebrovascular disease and glioma. Over his academic career, he has made sustained contributions to understanding molecular mechanisms and clinical implications in neurovascular and neuro-oncology fields. His representative works include: “HNF1A induces glioblastoma by upregulating EPS8 and activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway” published in Biochemical Pharmacology, “EPS8 is a Potential Oncogene in Glioblastoma” in OncoTargets and Therapy, “Identifying the role of aging-related genes in intracranial aneurysms through bioinformatics analysis” in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, “Revisiting sinking skin flap syndrome: a series of case reports and literature review on cranioplasty with PEEK implants” in Neurological Research, and “Ferroptosis in early brain injury after subarachnoid hemorrhage: review of literature” in Chinese Neurosurgical Journal. His body of work interweaves molecular biology, signaling pathways, bioinformatics, and translational neurosurgical topics, with a particular emphasis on how genes such as EPS8 drive glioblastoma progression and how neurovascular injury processes involve oxidative stress and ferroptotic pathways. He is also active in reporting clinical neurosurgical phenomena such as sinking skin flap syndrome and exploring genetic and aging mechanisms underlying aneurysm development, reflecting his dual interest in both basic and clinical neuroscience. Professor Yang’s academic record demonstrates a profound commitment to bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications, enhancing diagnosis, and therapeutic strategies for brain tumors and cerebrovascular conditions. He has authored 8 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 63 citations, resulting in an h-index of 4. His expertise in molecular oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and bioinformatics establishes him as a leading figure in cerebrovascular and glioma research both nationally and internationally.

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Featured Publications

Kang, J., Xu, X., Tian, S., & Yang, G. (2025). Revisiting sinking skin flap syndrome: A series of case reports and literature review on cranioplasty with PEEK implants. Neurological Research, 47(2), 1–7.