Assist. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Shakiba | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Dr. mahmood shakiba 🇮🇷 is an assistant professor at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, specializing in petroleum engineering with expertise in hydrocarbon reservoirs and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) 🛢️. He earned his Ph.D. from Amirkabir University of Technology (2020) 🎓, focusing on nano-assisted smart water for sand production control. With extensive experience in CO₂ and H₂ underground storage projects, reservoir characterization, and formation damage remediation, he has held key academic and industrial roles. As a researcher and educator, he has contributed significantly to petroleum engineering, guiding students and leading innovative studies in reservoir engineering and geomechanics 🔬📚.

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Education & Experience

Education 🎓

✅ Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (Hydrocarbon Reservoirs), Amirkabir University of Technology (2016-2020)

• Thesis: Nano-assisted smart water for sand production in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs.

✅ M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering (Hydrocarbon Reservoirs), Shiraz University (2012-2014)

• Thesis: Enhanced oil recovery & CO₂ storage via carbonated water injection.

✅ B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering (Reservoir Engineering), Shiraz University (2008-2012)

• Thesis: Simulation of solution gas drive in fractured reservoirs.

Work Experience 🛠️

🔹 Assistant Professor – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2023-Present)
🔹 Project Supervisor – Underground CO₂ Storage (2023-Present)
🔹 Researcher – Underground H₂ Storage, RIPI (2023-Present)
🔹 Technical Manager – Upstream Oil Research Center, Sharif University (2020-2022)
🔹 Technical Supervisor – MAPSA Co., Tehran (2019-2020)
🔹 Industrial Consultant – MAPSA Co., Tehran (2019-2020)
🔹 Senior Lab Equipment Designer – MAPSA Co., Tehran (2018-2019)
🔹 Researcher – Advanced EOR Research Center, Shiraz University (2011-2014)

Professional Development 🌟

Dr. mahmood shakiba has significantly contributed to petroleum engineering through teaching, research, and industrial consulting 📖🔬. His expertise spans reservoir engineering, well testing, and gas reservoirs 🚀. At Ferdowsi University, he educates students on reservoir management and maintenance, while leading projects on underground CO₂ and H₂ storage. His industry experience includes technical supervision, reservoir characterization, and EOR techniques 🏭. Dr. shakiba has also played a key role in laboratory equipment design and geomechanical feasibility studies. His dedication to advancing sustainable energy storage and petroleum recovery has established him as a leader in the field 🌍💡.

Research Focus 🔬

Dr. shakiba’s research primarily focuses on enhanced oil recovery (EOR), underground storage of CO₂ and H₂, and reservoir geomechanics 🏗️. His experimental and simulation studies have explored innovative methods for improving oil recovery and mitigating environmental impact 🌱. He has investigated nano-assisted smart water flooding, formation damage remediation, and CO₂ sequestration to optimize hydrocarbon reservoir performance. His geological and geomechanical feasibility studies have contributed to safe underground hydrogen storage ⚡. His work advances sustainable energy solutions while improving oil and gas recovery efficiency for the future 🌍🔋.

Awards & Honors 🏆

🏅 Technical Leadership Award – Upstream Oil Research Center, Sharif University
🏅 Outstanding Research Contribution – Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI)
🏅 Best Thesis Award – Amirkabir University of Technology (2020)
🏅 Top Researcher Recognition – Shiraz University EOR Research Center
🏅 Best Instructor Award – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2023)

Publication Top Notes

1. Investigation of oil recovery and CO₂ storage during secondary and tertiary injection of carbonated water in an Iranian carbonate oil reservoir

   • Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2016)
   • Citations: 79
   • Examines how carbonated water injection (CWI) enhances oil recovery and CO₂ storage efficiency in carbonate reservoirs under secondary and tertiary injection scenarios.

2. A mechanistic study of smart water injection in the presence of nanoparticles for sand production control in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs

   • Journal of Molecular Liquids (2020)
   • Citations: 35
   • Investigates how smart water, combined with nanoparticles, helps mitigate sand production in weakly consolidated sandstone reservoirs while improving oil recovery.

3. The impact of connate water saturation and salinity on oil recovery and CO₂ storage capacity during carbonated water injection in carbonate rock

   • Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering (2019)
   • Citations: 29
   • Analyzes how variations in connate water saturation and salinity influence oil displacement efficiency and CO₂ trapping during CWI in carbonate formations.

4. Effects of type and distribution of clay minerals on the physico-chemical and geomechanical properties of engineered porous rocks

   • Scientific Reports (2023)
   • Citations: 21* (recently published)
   • Studies how different clay minerals affect the structural integrity and chemical behavior of engineered porous rocks, impacting reservoir performance.

5. An experimental insight into the influence of sand grain size distribution on the petrophysical and geomechanical properties of artificially made sandstones

   • Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (2022)
   • Citations: 15
   • Explores the role of sand grain size variations in determining the permeability, porosity, and mechanical strength of artificial sandstone samples.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhou Zhiwu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Hunan University of Science and Engineering, China

Zhou zhiwu, a senior engineer and registered tester, is an associate professor and master’s supervisor at hunan university of science and engineering. he earned his ph.d. in transportation infrastructure and territory from the polytechnic university of valencia (🇪🇸) with top honors, including the UPV Outstanding Doctorate and the 2023 Spanish Outstanding Doctoral Award 🏆. with 15 years in national engineering projects, he has led major constructions, published 28 research papers 📄, and serves as a reviewer for 20 SCI journals. his expertise spans (ancient) bridge monitoring, high-speed railway track optimization, and sustainable structural design.

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Education & Experience 🎓👷‍♂️

📚 Education:

• 🎓 Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering – Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2000-2004)
• 🎓 Master’s in Transportation Engineering – Lanzhou Jiaotong University (2013-2016)
• 🎓 Ph.D. in Transport Infrastructure & Territory – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (2019-2023) 🏅

💼 Work Experience:

• 🏗 Project Manager – China Railway 15th Bureau Group (2002-2017)
• 🏢 Chief Engineer – Xinjiang Highway Science & Technology Research Institute (2017-2018)
• 📖 Full-time Teacher & Leader – Chongqing Public Vocational Transport College (2018-2019)
• 🔬 Doctor & Associate Researcher – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (2019-2023)
• 🎓 Associate Professor & Master Supervisor – Hunan University of Science and Engineering (2023-Present)

Professional Development 🚀🔬

Zhou zhiwu is a multidisciplinary researcher and engineer specializing in transportation infrastructure, structural health monitoring, and sustainable development. with over 15 years of experience in large-scale construction projects 🏗, he has contributed to high-speed railways 🚄, highways 🛣, and industrial buildings 🏢. he has led and participated in 11 international and national research projects, collaborated with top institutions, and published extensively in SCI-indexed journals 📚. in addition to research, he is a dedicated educator 📖 and serves as an editorial board member for the American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering, actively reviewing 148+ research articles.

Research Focus 🔍🏗

Zhou zhiwu’s research lies in transportation engineering, structural monitoring, and sustainable infrastructure:

• 🏛 (Ancient) Bridge & Building Health Monitoring – Studying structural integrity & durability
• 🌱 Sustainable Infrastructure – Coupling optimization for large-scale structures
• 🚄 High-Speed Railway Track Optimization – Preventing track diseases & enhancing efficiency
• 🏗 Indeterminate Structural Design – Improving extra-large bridge sustainability
• 🔬 Engineering Project Management – Enhancing efficiency in large-scale construction

his work integrates modern monitoring techniques 📡, advanced materials 🏗, and sustainable engineering 🌱 to enhance long-term infrastructure performance.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖

• 🏅 UPV Outstanding Doctorate Award – Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain
• 🏆 2023 Spanish Outstanding Doctoral Award – Top honor for doctoral research
• 🏗 National Engineering Construction Quality Management Award (First Class)
• 🏆 First-Class Science & Technology Award – China Railway Construction Corporation
• 🏅 Provincial & Ministerial-Level Awards – Henan Province (Two awards)
• 🏆 China Civil Engineering Society “National Second Prize”
• 🎖 Reviewer for 20 SCI Journals – Reviewed 148+ articles

Publication Top Notes

1. Research on spatial deformation monitoring and numerical coupling of deep foundation pit in soft soil

   • Journal of Building Engineering, 2025.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111636
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2025). Research on spatial deformation monitoring and numerical coupling of deep foundation pit in soft soil. Journal of Building Engineering, XX, 111636.

2. Three-dimensional finite element-coupled optimisation assessment of extra-large bridges

   • Structures, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.istruc.2024.107743
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2024). Three-dimensional finite element-coupled optimisation assessment of extra-large bridges. Structures, XX, 107743.

3. Research on coupling optimization of carbon emissions and carbon leakage in international construction projects

   • Scientific Reports, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59531-4
   • Citation (APA):
     Zhou, Z. (2024). Research on coupling optimization of carbon emissions and carbon leakage in international construction projects. Scientific Reports, XX, 59531. Building the future: Smart concrete as a key element in next-generation construction
   • Construction and Building Materials, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136364
   • Citation (APA):
     Zhou, Z. (2024). Building the future: Smart concrete as a key element in next-generation construction. Construction and Building Materials, XX, 136364.

4. The centennial sustainable assessment of regional construction industry under the multidisciplinary coupling model

   • Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024.
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2024.105201
   • Citation (APA):
     Author(s). (2024). The centennial sustainable assessment of regional construction industry under the multidisciplinary coupling model. Sustainable Cities and Society, XX, 105201.