Yun TIAN | | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yun TIAN | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecture at Shaoxing University, China

Dr. Yun Tian is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at Shaoxing University, China. She earned her PhD from the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Renowned for her innovative contributions to geotechnical engineering, Dr. Tian focuses on deformation and failure mechanisms in soft rock tunnels, along with the development of yielding support technologies. She has published extensively in internationally recognized journals and has served as a reviewer for top-tier publications like Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. Her work bridges academia and industry, evident in her numerous research projects and collaborations. Dr. Tian is also an active member of esteemed professional organizations, including the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME).

Professional Profile

Education

Dr. Tian completed her undergraduate studies in China before earning her PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a globally recognized institution for scientific research. Her doctoral studies were rooted in rock and soil mechanics, where she explored experimental and numerical methods to address large deformation challenges in geotechnical engineering. Her advanced training in utilizing innovative technologies like 3D printing for experimental research further distinguishes her academic journey, emphasizing a commitment to groundbreaking methodologies and real-world applications.

Professional Experience

Currently a lecturer at Shaoxing University, Dr. Tian has successfully led eight major research projects, securing competitive funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation. She has also collaborated with the Technical University of Munich, exemplifying her capacity for fostering international academic partnerships. Her consultancy work on six industry projects underscores her ability to translate research into practical solutions, bridging the gap between theoretical insights and engineering applications.

Research Interests

Dr. Tian’s research focuses on geotechnical engineering, particularly the deformation and failure mechanisms of soft rock tunnels. She has pioneered the use of 3D-printing sand core technology to simulate rock-like specimens, offering a novel method to study layered rock deformation and anisotropic behaviors. Her interests extend to the application of porous geopolymers, digital imaging correlation technology, and energy absorption mechanisms for large deformation engineering. These studies have profound implications for tunnel engineering and the design of yielding support systems, providing innovative solutions to longstanding challenges.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Tian has received numerous accolades for her groundbreaking work in geotechnical engineering. Notable awards include funding from the prestigious National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Her innovative methodologies have garnered recognition within academic and industrial circles, cementing her reputation as a leader in her field. Additionally, her roles as a reviewer for renowned journals highlight her contributions to advancing the geotechnical discipline and fostering a culture of academic excellence.

Conclusion

Dr. Yun Tian’s innovative research, impactful publications, and international collaborations make her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Addressing the aforementioned areas for improvement would enhance her profile further and solidify her standing as a leader in geotechnical engineering research.

Publications Top Noted

  • Wu, F., Wan, W., Tian, Y., Yang, Y., Yang, B.
    • Year: 2025
    • Title: Analysis of Deformation Characteristics of Layered Rock Tunnel Excavation Based on Statistical Mechanics of Rock Masses
    • Journal: ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems, Part A: Civil Engineering
    • Citations: 0
  • Shu, X., Chen, W., Qiu, X., Wu, G., Tian, Y.
    • Year: 2024
    • Title: Anchorage Mechanism and Parametric Analysis of a Novel Interface-Shear-Stress-Dispersing Bolt
    • Journal: Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
    • Citations: 1
  • Tian, Y., Chen, W., Tian, H., He, L., Huang, M.
    • Year: 2024
    • Title: Physical Model Test and Application of 3D Printing Rock-Like Specimens to Laminated Rock Tunnels
    • Journal: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
    • Citations: 0
  • Shu, X.-Y., Tian, H.-M., Chen, W.-Z., Zhang, C.-X., Zhang, T.
    • Year: 2024
    • Title: Optimization of Design Parameters for Support Scheme of a High Compression Cushioning Layer in a Diversion Tunnel
    • Journal: Yantu Lixue/Rock and Soil Mechanics
    • Citations: 0
  • Tian, H., Shu, X., Chen, W., Yang, D., Tian, Y.
    • Year: 2024
    • Title: Impact of Structural Anisotropy on Compressive Creep Behaviors of Composite Rocks Based on Digital Image Correlation Technology
    • Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
    • Citations: 0
  • Shu, X., Zhu, Z., Li, A., Tian, Y.
    • Year: 2024
    • Title: Stress Analysis of Full-Length Bond Bolt Considering Shear Deformation of Grouting Layer
    • Journal: Chinese Journal of Underground Space and Engineering
    • Citations: 0
  • Tian, Y., Wu, F., He, L., Huang, M., Chen, W.
    • Year: 2023
    • Title: Investigation of 3D Printing Sand Core Technology on the Mechanical Behaviors of Soft-Hard Interbedded Rock Masses
    • Journal: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
    • Citations: 3
  • Shu, X., Tian, H., Chen, W., Tian, Y., Li, Z.
    • Year: 2023
    • Title: Model Tests for Deformation and Failure Characteristics During Layered Soft Rock Tunnel Excavation Under Different Horizontal Stress Conditions
    • Journal: Yanshilixue Yu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering
    • Citations: 3
  • Zeng, H., Qu, S., Tian, Y., Hu, Y., Li, Y.
    • Year: 2023
    • Title: Recent Progress on Graphene Oxide for Next-Generation Concrete: Characterizations, Applications and Challenges
    • Journal: Journal of Building Engineering
    • Citations: 33
  • Zhu, Z.-D., Shu, X.-Y., Li, Z., Tian, H.-M., Tian, Y.
    • Year: 2023
    • Title: Erratum to: Stress Analysis of Full-Length Grouted Bolt Under Shear Deformation of Anchor Interface
    • Journal: Journal of Mountain Science
    • Citations: 1

 

 

Charikleia Karakosta | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Charikleia Karakosta | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr Charikleia Karakosta, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

Dr. charikleia karakosta is a senior sustainable energy and climate change expert, currently affiliated with the Greek Public Employment Service at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and ENVIROMETRICS S.A. She has extensive expertise in energy efficiency, green economic policies, and sustainable energy project management, further enriched by her teaching and research roles at various academic institutions.

PROFILE

Orcid Profile

Educational Details

B.Sc., M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Grade: 8.91/10), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), Greece (1999-2004)

M.Sc. in Energy Production and Management (Grade: 8.67/10), NTUA (2004-2006)

Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, NTUA (2005-2014)
PhD Thesis: “Integrated Methodology for the Decision Support of the Promotion of the Effective Technology Transfer within the frame of Climate Change” (Grade: 10/10)

Professional Experience

Dr. karakosta has served as a project coordinator and expert in energy efficiency and green economic policies at NTUA’s Decision Support Systems Lab (EPU-NTUA), where she collaborated with Prof. John Psarras. Since January 2024, she has worked as a senior sustainable energy expert and project manager at ENVIROMETRICS S.A. Her responsibilities include leading sustainable energy projects, overseeing environmental assessments, and developing climate-resilient energy strategies.

In academia, she is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Macedonia, focusing on decision support systems for sustainable energy transitions. Dr. karakosta is also an adjunct lecturer, teaching courses in operations research, the Internet of Things, and sustainable energy at the University of West Attica and the Open University of Cyprus.

Research Interests

Dr. karakosta’s research spans energy management, climate change adaptation, decision support systems, and sustainable technology transfer. Her work integrates environmental policy with technical innovations for climate resilience and low-carbon transitions.

Awards and Scholarships

ECOPOLIS Science Award (2016) for her PhD research

Onassis Foundation Scholarships for Master’s and Doctoral studies (2005-2006, 2008-2010)

State Scholarship Foundation (IKY) for academic excellence (2002-2003)

D. Thomaidis Award for scientific publications (2004-2018)

 

Top Notable Publications

A Fuzzy PROMETHEE Method for Evaluating Strategies towards a Cross-Country Renewable Energy Cooperation: The Cases of Egypt and Morocco

Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.

Year: 2024

Journal: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en17194904

Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Financing Sustainable Energy Efficiency Projects: The Triple-A Case

Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.

Year: 2021

Journal: Environmental Sciences Proceedings

DOI: 10.3390/environsciproc2021011022

Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

An AHP-SWOT-Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach for Achieving a Cross-Border RES Cooperation

Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.

Year: 2020

Journal: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su12072886

Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Analysis of Policy Scenarios for Achieving Renewable Energy Sources Targets: A Fuzzy TOPSIS Approach

Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.

Year: 2017

Journal: Energy and Environment

DOI: 10.1177/0958305X16685474

Publisher: SAGE Publications (via Scopus – Elsevier)

Exploring Opportunities and Risks for RES-E Deployment under Cooperation Mechanisms between EU and Western Balkans: A Multi-Criteria Assessment

Authors: charikleia karakosta et al.

Year: 2017

Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2017.05.190

Publisher: Elsevier (via Scopus – Elsevier)

Renewable Energy Policy Dialogue towards 2030 – Editorial of the Special Issue

Authors: charikleia karakosta

Year: 2017

Journal: Energy and Environment

DOI: 10.1177/0958305X16685455

Publisher: SAGE Publications (via Scopus – Elsevier)

Conclusion

Dr. charikleia karakosta exemplifies a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her outstanding qualifications, impactful research in renewable energy policy and decision support, international recognition, and academic influence. Her continuous contributions, leadership in project management, dedication to teaching, and research accolades make her a distinguished figure in sustainable energy research.

 

 

 

Renwei Liu | Engineering | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Dr. Renwei Liu | Engineering | Excellence in Innovation Award

Dr Renwei Liu, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Renwei Liu is a lecturer at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, China, specializing in polar ships, ship-ice interaction, and marine engineering. His innovative research in peridynamics has made significant contributions to the understanding of ship-ice interactions, with numerous publications and patents. He is actively involved in both academic research and industry consultancy, working on cutting-edge projects related to Arctic operations and ice load modeling.

PROFILE

Google Scholar  Profile

Educational Details

Dr. Renwei Liu earned his Bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Harbin Engineering University (2012-2021). His academic foundation laid the groundwork for his deep expertise in marine engineering, particularly in the field of polar ship design and the application of peridynamics in ship-ice interaction.

Professional Experience

Since 2021, Dr. Liu has been serving as a lecturer at the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology. His expertise spans various areas of naval architecture, with a particular focus on ship-ice interaction and polar ship technology. He has also contributed to consultancy and industry projects related to ice load prediction and anti-icing technologies for polar ships.

Research Interests

Dr. Liu’s primary research interests include the application of the peridynamics method in ship and marine structures, with a particular emphasis on polar ships, ice load prediction, and anti-icing technologies for Arctic operations. His work also extends to marine platform design and structural optimization for ice navigation.

Research and Innovations

Dr. Liu’s pioneering work includes introducing the peridynamics method for calculating ship ice loads, which led to the development of a numerical model for ship and ice interaction. This work resulted in the publication of the first paper in the field. His ongoing research projects include studies on the failure modes of sea ice and technologies for ice load modeling and anti-icing for Arctic operations. Notable ongoing projects include research funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Collaborations

Dr. Liu has co-authored multiple papers with researchers from various institutions, exploring topics like sea ice structure interaction, ice load predictions, and thermomechanical removal of ice from frozen structures. Some of his prominent collaborations include publications in China Ocean Engineering and Ocean Engineering on topics like ice load prediction for ships and the dynamic response of offshore wind turbines under ice impact.

Patents

Dr. Liu holds several patents related to marine engineering, including inventions for ice recognition devices, adjustable towing systems for ice pools, and methods for measuring ice crack sizes using deep learning. His patent portfolio demonstrates his innovative approach to solving complex challenges in marine engineering and ice navigation.

Top Notable Publications

A review for numerical simulation methods of ship–ice interaction
Authors: Y. Xue, R. Liu, Z. Li, D. Han
Published in: Ocean Engineering
Year: 2020
Citations: 84
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2020.107853

Simulation of ship navigation in ice rubble based on peridynamics
Authors: R. W. Liu, Y. Z. Xue, X. K. Lu, W. X. Cheng
Published in: Ocean Engineering
Year: 2018
Citations: 84
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2017.11.055

Experimental and numerical investigation on self-propulsion performance of polar merchant ship in brash ice channel
Authors: C. Xie, L. Zhou, S. Ding, R. Liu, S. Zheng
Published in: Ocean Engineering
Year: 2023
Citations: 58
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.113424

Modeling and simulation of ice–water interactions by coupling peridynamics with updated Lagrangian particle hydrodynamics
Authors: R. Liu, J. Yan, S. Li
Published in: Computational Particle Mechanics
Year: 2020
Citations: 49
DOI: 10.1007/s40571-020-00267-2

Peridynamic modeling and simulation of coupled thermomechanical removal of ice from frozen structures
Authors: Y. Song, R. Liu, S. Li, Z. Kang, F. Zhang
Published in: Meccanica
Year: 2020
Citations: 26
DOI: 10.1007/s11012-020-01068-2

Numerical simulations of the ice load of a ship navigating in level ice using peridynamics
Authors: Y. Xue, R. Liu, Y. Liu, L. Zeng, D. Han
Published in: Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences
Year: 2019
Citations: 21
DOI: 10.32604/cmes.2019.12258

Broken ice circumferential crack estimation via image techniques
Authors: J. Cai, S. Ding, Q. Zhang, R. Liu, D. Zeng, L. Zhou
Published in: Ocean Engineering
Year: 2022
Citations: 20
DOI: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2022.111735

 

Conclusion

Dr. Renwei Liu exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding candidate for the Research for Excellence in Innovation Award. His innovative research on peridynamics, his leadership in polar ship research, and his contributions to industry applications make him a deserving nominee. His work continues to shape the future of marine engineering, polar exploration, and sustainable ice navigation technologies.