Qiuping Wang | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qiuping Wang | Environmental Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Tongji university | China

Qiuping Wang is a distinguished Ph.D. candidate at the College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, under the guidance of Prof. Shuguang Liu, with a strong academic record. She earned her Master’s degree in Aquaculture from South China Agricultural University and her Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture from Beibu Gulf University, establishing a solid foundation in environmental and aquatic sciences. Her research integrates civil engineering, environmental science, and computational approaches, focusing on water distribution networks, pipeline integrity, risk assessment under ground settlement, and the environmental impacts of nanoplastics. Her academic impact is reflected in 65 citations across 65 documents, 11 published documents, and an h-index of 3, underscoring the significance of her contributions to both engineering and environmental research. Qiuping has an extensive publication record with significant citations, contributing to high-impact research on automatic image analysis of water pipes, machine learning for pipeline predictive analysis, and risk assessment of coastal city water networks. She has also investigated the neurotoxicity and hepatotoxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in aquatic organisms, including zebrafish, Hainan Medaka, and grass carp, addressing critical ecological and toxicological challenges. Her studies include microplastic distribution in freshwater sediments, pollutant interactions, and effects on gut microbiota and oxidative stress in aquatic species. Her research has been published in top-tier journals and presented at international conferences such as the International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference. By combining experimental techniques, computational modeling, and interdisciplinary approaches, Qiuping develops innovative solutions in water infrastructure management, environmental protection, and aquatic toxicology. Fluent in Chinese and English, she continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable engineering, environmental science, and the understanding of microplastic pollution, bridging practical applications with fundamental research in aquatic ecosystems and civil infrastructure.

Featured Publications

  • Wang, Q., Lei, L., Liu, S., et al. (2025). A method for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of automatic image analysis of water pipes.

  • Chen, R., Wang, Q., & Javanmardi, A. (2025). A review of the application of machine learning for pipeline integrity predictive analysis in water distribution networks. Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, 32(6), 3821–3849.

  • Wang, Q., Liu, S., Zhong, G., et al. (2024). Risk assessment methods for water supply pipeline networks in coastal cities under ground settlement: A case study in Shanghai. International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference, Greece.

  • Wang, Q., Chen, G., Tian, L., et al. (2023). Neuro- and hepato-toxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics and polybrominated diphenyl ethers on early life stages of zebrafish.

  • Wang, Q., Huang, K., Li, Y., et al. (2022). Microplastics abundance, distribution, and composition in freshwater and sediments from the largest Xijin Wetland Park, Nanning, South China.

  • Wang, Q., Li, Y., Chen, Y., et al. (2022). Toxic effects of polystyrene nanoplastics and polybrominated diphenyl ethers to zebrafish (Danio rerio).

 

Vinayak Hiremath | Bio composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vinayak Hiremath | Bio composite Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, N K Orchid College of Engineering and Technology, India

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath is an expert in reinforced polymeric composite materials, bio-composites, adhesive joining techniques, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and AI-based composite joint analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from VIT, Vellore, and holds an M.Tech in Product Design & Manufacturing. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at NK Orchid College of Engineering & Technology, Solapur. With prior roles at VIT and VPM’s MPCOE, his work includes collaborations with Honeywell Pvt Ltd and journal reviews for Elsevier, Wiley, and Springer. His Scopus-indexed research focuses on composite joint performance and materials characterization. 📚🔗

 

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Academic Journey

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, India 🏛️. He earned his Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Product Design and Manufacturing from EPCET, Bangalore, under VTU, Belagavi 🏗️. His undergraduate studies in Automobile Engineering (B.E.) were completed at BLDEA’s Engineering College, Bijapur 🚗. Dr. Hiremath began his academic journey with PUC (10+2) from Bijapur, Karnataka, followed by his SSLC (10th) from KSEB, Bangalore. His strong educational background has laid the foundation for his contributions to engineering and research. 📚🔍

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at N K Orchid College of Engineering and Technology, Solapur, Maharashtra (August 2024 – Present) 🎓⚙️. Previously, he worked as a Teaching and Research Associate at VIT University, Vellore (2021–2024) 🏛️🔬. He also held the position of Assistant Professor at VPM’s MPCOE, Velneshwar, Maharashtra (2014–2021)📚. Before academia, he gained industry experience as a Production and Service Engineer at Corona Bus Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd, Pune 🚍⚙️, contributing to manufacturing and engineering advancements.

 

Research Focus

Dr. Vinayak S. Hiremath specializes in polymeric composites, adhesive joining, and additive manufacturing. His research spans reinforced polymeric composites, bio-composites, and composite joints for industrial applications. He explores graphene nanoparticle (GNP) reinforcement, shear strength enhancement, and failure prediction using artificial intelligence (AI) 🤖📊. His work includes 3D-printed composite joints, low-velocity impact analysis, and multi-scale reinforcements in fiber-reinforced polymers. His contributions to machine learning-based material characterization and fire-retardant behavior of composites 🔥⚙️ are highly cited. His expertise is crucial for aerospace, automotive, and structural applications. 🚀🚗🏭

 

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Thermal degradation and fire retardant behaviour of natural fibre reinforced polymeric composites – A comprehensive review 🔥🌿 (Cited by: 22, Year: 2024)
2️⃣ Influence of GNP nanoparticles on shear and dynamic behaviour of flat-joggle-flat composite joints 🧪📏 (Cited by: 18, Year: 2023)
3️⃣ Prediction of failure load in flat-joggle-flat co-cured composite joints using artificial neural networks 🤖📊 (Cited by: 12, Year: 2023)
4️⃣ An experimental investigation on adhesive, shear strength, and failure modes of GFRP flat‐joggle‐flat composite joints 🏗️⚙️ (Cited by: 12, Year: 2023)
5️⃣ Effect of CFRP pin reinforcement and manufacturing technique on shear and dynamic properties of flat-joggle-flat composite joints 🏭📐 (Cited by: 10, Year: 2024)
6️⃣ Effect of ply orientation and laminate thickness on CFRP under low-velocity impact ⚡🔬 (Cited by: 8, Year: 2022)
7️⃣ An ANN approach to predicting the impact parameters of GFRP composites under low-velocity impact 🤖📉 (Cited by: 7, Year: 2024)
8️⃣ Enhancing shear strength in 3D printed single lap composite joints using GNP and ANN 🖨️🔗 (Cited by: 6, Year: 2024)
9️⃣ Effect of print orientation on tensile and shear properties of 3D printed lap joints 📏🖨️ (Cited by: 5, Year: 2023)
🔟 Effect of ply orientation and laminate thickness on CFRP under low‐velocity impact ⚙️💥 (Cited by: 5, Year: 2022)