Jonghoek Kim | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Jonghoek Kim
Affiliation Sejong University
Country South Korea
Scopus ID 34872607400
Documents 138
Citations 1,157
h-index 19
Subject Area Statistics
Event World Statistics Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7565-068X

Jonghoek Kim,
Sejong University.

Jonghoek Kim of Sejong University, South Korea, is presented in this academic recognition profile in connection with the Innovative Research Award under the World Statistics Awards. The profile summarizes the supplied bibliometric indicators, research orientation, scholarly contributions, publication activity, and potential suitability for recognition in statistics. [1]

Abstract

This academic profile documents Jonghoek Kim’s research standing at Sejong University within the field of Statistics. The supplied record identifies 138 documents, 1,157 citations, and an h-index of 19. The profile considers scholarly contributions, publication activity, research impact, and alignment with the Innovative Research Award. [1]

Keywords

  • Jonghoek Kim
  • Statistics
  • Statistical Research
  • Innovative Research
  • Research Impact
  • Sejong University
  • World Statistics Awards

Introduction

Jonghoek Kim is affiliated with Sejong University in South Korea and is identified with the academic field of Statistics. His scholarly profile is characterized by a substantial indexed publication record and measurable citation activity. The Innovative Research Award recognizes research development, methodological contribution, and sustained academic engagement in statistics. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied research profile records Jonghoek Kim with 138 documents, 1,157 citations, and an h-index of 19. These indicators provide bibliometric evidence of continuing scholarly productivity and citation visibility. His institutional affiliation with Sejong University and subject classification in Statistics establish the principal academic context for this recognition profile. [1]

Research Contributions

Kim’s documented scholarly record indicates sustained contributions within statistics and related quantitative research. His publication volume and citation record suggest engagement with research questions requiring systematic statistical analysis and evidence-based interpretation. Assessment of specific methodological innovations should rely on individual publications, datasets, and peer-reviewed findings rather than bibliometric indicators alone. [1]

Publications

Jonghoek Kim’s supplied Scopus record contains 138 indexed documents, indicating an established publication history. Individual article titles, journals, publication years, and DOI identifiers were not supplied with the profile data; therefore, specific publication claims and DOI assignments are not inferred here. Bibliographic verification should be performed against authoritative publication records. [1]

Research Impact

The reported citation count of 1,157 and h-index of 19 provide quantitative indicators of the visibility and scholarly influence associated with Kim’s indexed research. Such measures can support an assessment of research impact, while interpretation should also consider field differences, publication age, collaboration patterns, and the substantive significance of individual studies. [1]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied profile, Kim appears academically aligned with an Innovative Research Award focused on Statistics, particularly because of his documented publication activity, citation record, and sustained research engagement. Final award suitability should be determined through formal evaluation of research originality, methodological quality, publications, broader impact, and the applicable award criteria. [1] [4]

Conclusion

Jonghoek Kim’s supplied academic indicators describe an established researcher associated with Sejong University and the field of Statistics. His 138 documents, 1,157 citations, and h-index of 19 provide measurable evidence of scholarly activity and visibility. These indicators support consideration for recognition, subject to comprehensive review of research quality and originality. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Jonghoek Kim, Author ID 34872607400. Scopus.

    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=34872607400

  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Jonghoek Kim — ORCID record. ORCID.

    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7565-068X

  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Jonghoek Kim — Google Scholar profile.

    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0t1uQMgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

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

    https://statisticsaward.com/

Sandreen Hitti | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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

Shanshan Wang | Machine Learning and Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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

 

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

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.

Yongsheng Wang | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Excellence in Research Award

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yongsheng Wang | Descriptive and Inferential Statistics | Excellence in Research Award

Taiyuan University of Technology | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yongsheng Wang is an Associate Professor in the College of Materials Science & Engineering at Taiyuan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on alloy materials and coating design, fabrication, and characterization, including high-entropy alloys, additive manufacturing, diamond coatings, and surface treatments. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Science & Technology Beijing and completed postdoctoral research at Beihang University, with a visiting scholar experience at Purdue University, United States. Dr. Wang has made significant contributions to the development of advanced alloy systems and surface engineering technologies. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers in reputed international journals, authored several high-impact studies on metallic glass composites, Ti-based alloys, and high-entropy materials, and holds nine patents, including one granted in the United States. His work has received multiple financial supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, the Shanxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metal Materials. With an impressive h-index of 18, over 1,013 citations, and approximately 91 research documents, his research has established him as a leading expert in materials science. Dr. Wang’s technical expertise covers a wide range of experimental techniques such as scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, and additive manufacturing, contributing to the understanding and optimization of mechanical properties, microstructures, and performance of next-generation alloy materials.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publications

Qi, J., Wu, Y., Zhang, C., Yu, S., Wang, Y., Liu, Y., & Hei, H. (2025). Ultraviolet photodetector of TiO₂ film in different phase on various substrates. Ceramics International.

Mu, Y., Liang, Y., Sheng, J., Zhang, C., Guo, Z., Yang, G., Sun, T., Wang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). A novel approach to coating for improving the comprehensive high-temperature service performance of TiAl alloys. Journal name, volume(issue), page range.

Sun, D., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). Microstructural evolution and densification behavior of high-Nb TiAl produced by powder forging.

Sun, D., Wang, H., Wang, Y., Guo, Y., Liang, Y., & Lin, J. (2025). Low-temperature deposition of CVD diamond films on HfNbTaMo medium entropy alloy: Morphology, process and wear properties. Surface and Coatings Technology, 509, 130887.

Wang, Y., Hou, M., Huang, Z., Xu, Y., Tan, C., & Xiao, H. (2025). Effect of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of a new alpha-titanium alloy Ti-6.0Al-3.0Zr-0.5Sn-1.0Mo-1.5Nb-1.0V. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 34, 12348–12358.