Aurora Gullotta | water engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Aurora Gullotta | water engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Adrian Pisla, University of Catania Italy

Aurora Gullotta, an Italian Assistant Professor at the University of Catania, specializes in Hydraulic and Maritime Constructions and Hydrology. With a PhD in Urban and Land Risks and extensive teaching and research experience, she focuses on sustainable water systems and equity in resource distribution. An active scholar, she has authored numerous impactful publications and collaborated internationally, notably during her visiting PhD tenure at the University of Exeter. Aurora excels in leveraging advanced modeling tools like EPA-SWMM for innovative solutions in urban and water management challenges.

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🎓Education

PhD in Urban and Land Risks (2017–2020) University of Catania; Thesis on intermittent water distribution systems. Visiting PhD Student (2019–2020) Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, UK. Master’s in Land and Environmental Engineering (2014–2017) University of Catania; Graduated summa cum laude. Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2010–2014) University of Catania; Graduated summa cum laude.

🏢Experience

Assistant Professor (2022–Present) University of Catania; Lecturer of Hydrology and Sustainable Water Systems. Teaching Assistant (2017–2020) University of Catania; Co-supervised theses in hydrology and hydraulic constructions. Conference Organizer and Speaker Presented research at international forums like EGU and IAHR. Peer Reviewer Reviewed manuscripts for renowned journals in hydrology and water systems.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Top Citations: 111 citations and an h-index of 7 (as of December 2024). Summa Cum Laude: Awarded for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. International Collaborator: Visiting PhD at University of Exeter, UK. Active Conference Presence: Speaker at leading forums like NOVATECH and CCWI. Journal Reviewer: Reviewer for top-tier journals in hydrology and water resources.

🔬 Research Focus

Water Distribution Systems: Intermittent supply modeling and equity improvement. Urban Drainage: Simulation and sustainable drainage systems (SUDs). Leakage Detection: Real-time pressure control and reduction techniques. Hydrological Modeling: Using tools like EPA-SWMM and EPANET. Rainwater Harvesting: Conceptualizing urban solutions for water conservation.

Conclusion

Aurora Gullotta is a highly accomplished researcher with significant contributions to hydrology and hydraulic engineering. Her innovative work, global collaborations, and dedication to education make her an excellent candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” By broadening the scope of her research and enhancing her engagement with policy and interdisciplinary fields, she could further strengthen her candidacy.

Publication Top Notes

  • Using EPA-SWMM to simulate intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Campisano, A. Gullotta, C. Modica
    Published in: Urban Water Journal, 2018
    Citations: 38
  • Optimal location of valves to improve equity in intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Gullotta, D. Butler, A. Campisano, E. Creaco, R. Farmani, C. Modica
    Published in: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2021
    Citations: 28
  • A simplified methodology for optimal location and setting of valves to improve equity in intermittent water distribution systems
    Authors: A. Gullotta, A. Campisano, E. Creaco, C. Modica
    Published in: Water Resources Management, 2021
    Citations: 24
  • Trend analysis and identification of the meteorological factors influencing reference evapotranspiration
    Authors: T.M. Aschale, D.J. Peres, A. Gullotta, G. Sciuto, A. Cancelliere
    Published in: Water, 2023
    Citations: 14
  • Evaluation of reference evapotranspiration estimation methods for assessing hydrological impacts of photovoltaic power plants in Mediterranean climates
    Authors: T.M. Aschale, G. Sciuto, D.J. Peres, A. Gullotta, A. Cancelliere
    Published in: Water, 2022
    Citations: 14
  • Long-term experiments for the evaluation of the potential for storm water control of modular blue roofs in Mediterranean climate
    Authors: A. Campisano, C. Modica, A. Gullotta
    Published in: Urban Water Journal, 2021
    Citations: 14
  • Laboratory experiments and simulation analysis to evaluate the application potential of pressure remote RTC in water distribution networks
    Authors: A. Campisano, C. Modica, F. Musmeci, C. Bosco, A. Gullotta
    Published in: Water Research, 2020
    Citations: 12
  • Simulation of Intermittent Water Distribution Networks by EPA-SWMM: Comparing Model Results and Field Experiments
    Authors: A. Gullotta, A. Campisano
    Published in: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management, 2024
    Citations: 1

 

 

Uttam Singh| Water Resources Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Uttam Singh| Water Resources Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur India

Dr. Uttam Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, India. His research focuses on hydrogeology, environmental hydrology, and water resources engineering. He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Technische Universität Berlin and Wuhan University, specializing in groundwater recharge, aquifer characterization, and reservoir hydrology. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, where he focused on aquifer characterization using advanced geophysical techniques. Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to research on hydrological models and groundwater monitoring, with publications in prominent journals.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Uttam Singh earned his Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee in 2022, specializing in hydraulic and water resources engineering. His dissertation focused on “Aquifer Characterization using Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Surface Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.” He holds a Master’s in Civil Engineering (Hydraulic and Water Resources) from IIT Kharagpur (2017) and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Rajkiya Engineering College, Bijnor (2014). His academic journey has been supported by MHRD fellowships during both his M.Tech and Ph.D. studies.

💼 Experience

Dr. Singh currently serves as an Assistant Professor at MNIT Jaipur (since December 2023). Previously, he was a post-doctoral fellow at Technische Universität Berlin (2023) and Wuhan University (2022), where he worked on projects involving groundwater recharge and reservoir hydrology. He also held positions as Assistant Warden at IIT Roorkee (2018-2021) and as Project Associate at IIT Roorkee’s Department of Hydrology (2022). Additionally, he worked as Assistant Professor (Contract) at Rajkiya Engineering College, Mainpuri in 2017.

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Singh has received multiple awards, including the “Research Excellence Award” in 2015 from Graphic Era University, Dehradun. He was honored with the “Early Career Research Award” from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in 2017. He also received a DST travel grant in 2012 to attend an international conference in Pittsburgh. Dr. Singh’s contributions to the field have been recognized by his membership in various hydrology associations, including the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the International Water Resources Association (IWRA).

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Singh’s research focuses on hydrogeology, groundwater recharge, and environmental hydrology. His work involves aquifer characterization using advanced geophysical techniques such as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) and Surface Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). His research aims to improve groundwater monitoring and enhance water resource management. He has a strong interest in reservoir hydrology and the application of statistical and modeling techniques in water resources engineering. Dr. Singh is also involved in studying subsurface hydraulic properties and developing more efficient methods for groundwater exploration.

Conclusion

Dr. Uttam Singh stands out as a dedicated researcher with a promising future in the fields of Hydrogeology and Water Resources Engineering. His high-quality publications and significant contributions to groundwater studies underscore his potential for receiving the Best Researcher Award. Expanding his collaborative efforts and engaging in more applied research could further elevate his stature in the academic and professional realms.

Publication

  • Meteorological Drought Analysis with Different Indices for the Betwa River Basin, India
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, P Agarwal, PK Sharma
    Journal: Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 148 (3), 1741-1754

 

  • Study on Geometric Factor and Sensitivity of Subsurface for Different Electrical Resistivity Tomography Arrays
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 15 (7), 560

 

  • Seasonal Groundwater Monitoring Using Surface NMR and 2D/3D ERT
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences, 81 (7), 198

 

  • Comparison of Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity Estimated by Surface NMR and Empirical Equations
    Year: 2023
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Journal of Hydrology, 617, 128929

 

  • Groundwater Investigation Using Ground Magnetic Resonance and Resistivity Meter
    Year: 2021
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma, CSP Ojha
    Journal: ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 27 (sup1), 401-410

 

  • Drought Forecasting Using the Stochastic Model in the Betwa River Basin, India
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 8 (2), 1771-1786

 

  • Simulating Pre-Monsoon and Post-Monsoon Flows at Farakka Barrage, India
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, VR Desai, PK Sharma, CSP Ojha
    Journal: Sustainable Water Resources Management, 8, 1-14

 

  • Copula and ARMA Based Study of Controlled Outflow at Farakka Barrage
    Year: 2018
    Authors: U Singh, VR Desai, PK Sharma, CSP Ojha
    Journal: Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions, 2018, 1-45

 

  • Non-Invasive Subsurface Groundwater Exploration Techniques
    Year: 2023
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Environmental Processes and Management: Tools and Practices for Groundwater

 

  • Seasonal Uncertainty Estimation of Surface Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Water Content Using Bootstrap Statistics
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Water Resources Management, 36 (7), 2493-2508

 

  • Spatial and Temporal Variability in Infiltration and Soil Characterization Using ERT
    Year: 2024
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma, K Gautam
    Journal: ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 1-13

 

  • Study on Aquifer Characterization Using Surface Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
    Year: 2024
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences, 83 (1), 21

 

  • Sensitivity Analysis of Sum-of-Echoes Model Using Logging NMR Data in Fractured Granite
    Year: 2022
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma, BK Yadav
    Journal: AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, H12M-0845

 

  • Subsurface Characterization Using Resistivity Meter and Ground Magnetic Resonance
    Year: 2019
    Authors: U Singh, PK Sharma
    Journal: AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, NS43D-0853

 

 

Abul Abrar Masrur Ahmed | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abul Abrar Masrur Ahmed | Water Engineering | Best Researcher Award

A dedicated data scientist with expertise in applied AI (deep and machine learning) techniques for air quality, bias correction, hydrology, water resources, and climate extremes. I have a decade of experience in building robust Machine Learning solutions, combining professional and research experience to gain deep knowledge in hydrology and water resources. I am passionate about leveraging data science and AI to drive impactful data-driven decisions.

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🏆 Evaluation for Best Researcher Award

🔍 Streng ths for the Award:

Extensive Research Experience: With over a decade of experience in applied AI and machine learning for hydrology, climate extremes, and air quality, Dr. Masrur Ahmed has developed a solid research foundation, making significant contributions to environmental and climate sciences. Prolific Publications: A commendable h-index of 16 and an i10-index of 25, along with a considerable number of publications in high-impact journals, reflects Dr. Ahmed’s active research engagement and scholarly impact. Innovative Application of AI: His work in developing hybrid deep learning models for hydrological prediction and air quality forecasting is cutting-edge, pushing the boundaries of traditional environmental science research. Recognized Expertise: His role as a reviewer and guest editor in respected journals, along with memberships in several professional organizations, underscores his standing in the scientific community. Global Collaboration: His involvement in international projects, such as those with the University of Melbourne, CSIRO, and BOM, indicates his ability to work effectively across disciplines and borders.

🔄 Areas for Improvement:

Interdisciplinary Applications: While Dr. Ahmed excels in his niche, expanding his AI applications to other fields, such as agriculture or public health, could further enhance his research portfolio. Leadership Roles: Although he has served as Head of the Civil Engineering Department, more leadership roles in larger, interdisciplinary research projects could solidify his candidacy for top awards. Public Engagement: Increasing efforts to communicate his research to a broader audience through public talks, popular science articles, or media could enhance the societal impact of his work.

🎓 EDUCATION

2019 – 2022 PhD in Applied Artificial Intelligence University of Southern Queensland, Australia Thesis: Development of Deep Learning Hybrid Models for Hydrological Prediction. 2011 – 2017 MSc in Civil & Environmental Engineering Shahjalal University of Science & Technology
Thesis: Development of ANN Model to Predict the DO Concentration of the Surma River. 2005 – 2009 BSc in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Shahjalal University of Science & Technology

💼 WORK EXPERIENCE

Scientist, Climate and Atmospheric Science Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water JAN/2024 – Present Developing machine learning and deep learning models focused on emission modeling and air quality forecasting. Research Fellow in Water Resource Modelling The University of Melbourne, Australia FEB/2022 – JAN/2024 Conducted research in water demand forecasting under global warming scenarios, developed probabilistic deep learning models, and collaborated with leading institutions like CSIRO and BOM. Research Scholar
University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia FEB/2019 – FEB/2022 Developed hybrid deep learning algorithms for hydrological forecasting in the Australian Murray Darling Basin.

🧪 RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

  • ORCiD: 0000-0002-7941-3902
  • Google Scholar: Link
  • Citations: 1048
  • h-index: 16
  • i10-index: 25
  • Review/Guest Editor:
    • Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence
    • Journal of Land (Special Edition)

 

Publication top notes

  1. Title: Application of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) to estimate the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) of Surma River
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, SMA Shah
    Year: 2017

 

  1. Title: Prediction of dissolved oxygen in Surma River by biochemical oxygen demand and chemical oxygen demand using the artificial neural networks (ANNs)
    Authors: AAM Ahmed
    Year: 2014

 

  1. Title: Deep learning hybrid model with Boruta-Random forest optimiser algorithm for streamflow forecasting with climate mode indices, rainfall, and periodicity
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, RC Deo, Q Feng, A Ghahramani, N Raj, Z Yin, L Yang
    Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: LSTM integrated with Boruta-random forest optimiser for soil moisture estimation under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 global warming scenarios
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, RC Deo, A Ghahramani, N Raj, Q Feng, Z Yin, L Yang
    Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Deep learning forecasts of soil moisture: convolutional neural network and gated recurrent unit models coupled with satellite-derived MODIS, observations and synoptic-scale variables
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, RC Deo, N Raj, A Ghahramani, Q Feng, Z Yin, L Yang
    Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: A Canadian water quality guideline-water quality index (CCME-WQI) based assessment study of water quality in Surma River
    Authors: GM Munna, MMI Chowdhury, AAM Ahmed, S Chowdhury, MM Alom
    Year: 2013

 

  1. Title: Hybrid deep learning method for a week-ahead evapotranspiration forecasting
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, RC Deo, Q Feng, A Ghahramani, N Raj, Z Yin, L Yang
    Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: New double decomposition deep learning methods for river water level forecasting
    Authors: AAM Ahmed, RC Deo, A Ghahramani, Q Feng, N Raj, Z Yin, L Yang
    Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Hybrid intelligence models for compressive strength prediction of MPC composites and parametric analysis with SHAP algorithm
    Authors: MA Haque, B Chen, A Kashem, T Qureshi, AAM Ahmed
    Year: 2023

🏅 Conclusion:

Dr. Masrur Ahmed is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award, given his significant contributions to applied AI in environmental sciences, extensive publication record, and active role in the research community. To further strengthen his candidacy, broadening the interdisciplinary application of his work and increasing his public engagement could be beneficial.

Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering |Young Scientist Award

Dr at Medicaps University Indore, India

I am an accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, specializing in the coupled thermomechanical effects on compacted bentonite buffer. With a robust background in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from my M.Tech. at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, I currently serve as an Assistant Professor at Medi-Caps University, Indore. My research interests include clay mineralogy, advanced machine learning techniques in geotechnics, and the application of construction and demolition wastes. Recognized with the InSc Young Researcher Award, my work is defined by innovation and academic excellence.

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Educational Background 🎓

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Jan 2016 – Mar 2021 Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Department of Civil Engineering (Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering), Research Area: “Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite buffer”, Supervisor: Dr. Ravi K, [NIRF: 7] [QS: 384] . Master of Technology (M.Tech.) July 2011 – July 2013 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SuratDepartment of Applied Mechanics (Specialization: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering), Thesis Title: “Parametric study of piled raft foundation for high rise buildings using plaxis 3D”, Supervisors: Dr. Shruti Shukla and Prof. C H Solanki, [NIRF: 47]. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) June 2007 – June 2011 G H Raisoni College of Engineering (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur) Department of Civil Engineering Thesis Title: “Comparative study of fly ash and GGBS bricks with traditional (Burnt Clay) bricks”, [NIRF: 137]

Current Position🧑‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor
    Jan 2023 – Present
    Medi-Caps University, Indore, India

 Research Interests🔍

Thermochemomechanical influence on clay mineralogy, Prediction of clay behavior by advanced machine learning techniques, Geotechnical applications of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes, Application of biochar in geoenvironmental research

Ph.D Guidance 📚

Nitya Sanghvi: Seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete Intze type water tank (Ongoing), Pavan Vispute: Implementation of crushed glass waste in construction: An integrated LCA evaluation (Ongoing)

 BTP Guidance 👨‍🎓

Tushar Bhardwaj: ISP – Kalisindh Phase – II, Microlift Irrigation (Outhouse), Apoorv Dubey: Construction of River Bridge (Outhouse)

Awards/Recognitions🏆

The “InSc Young Researcher Award” 2020 Awarded by The Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru. Appreciation for “Women Participant” 2019-2020 Recognized in the Merck Young Scientist Award Competition. Academic Excellence Award
2008 – 2009, 2009 – 2010, 2010 – 2011 Awarded for being the topper during the Bachelor of Engineering program by G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur)

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Title: A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2018

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2019

 

  1. Title: Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history
    • Authors: RC Kale, B Kapil, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Impact of iron corrosion on swell pressure of compacted Barmer bentonite induced with thermal history
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Comparative study on the green building rating system in developing and developed countries
    • Authors: RC Kale, MS Jain
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Swelling Pressure Response of Compacted Barmer Bentonite to Corrosion under Hyperalkaline Conditions after Inducing Thermal History
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Effect of Alkaline Environment on the Swell Pressures of Compacted Bentonite Under Thermal History
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Bhanwariwal, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale
    • Year: 2021

 

Nima Khodadadi | geotechnical engineering | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Nima Khodadadi | geotechnical engineering| Young Scientist Award

Dr. university of Miami, United States

👩‍🔬  Engaged in pioneering research as a Research Assistant in Structural Engineering at the University of Miami, with a focus on innovative approaches under Prof. Antonio Nanni.  Recognized for academic excellence with awards such as the ACI Fellowship foundation and the SEI Futures Fund Student Scholarship. Holds dual Ph.D. degrees in Material and Structural Engineering from the University of Miami and Structural Engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology.  Actively contributes to professional committees and engages in voluntary activities, demonstrating a commitment to both academic and societal advancement.🌟

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Position 🏢

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA Jan 2023–Current Research Assistant, Structural Engineering, Dept. of Civil and Arch Engineering
In the Field of Structure with Prof. Antonio Nanni. Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA May 2022–Dec 2022 Research Assistant, Wind Engineering, Dept. of Civil Engineering Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Sep 2016–Jan 2021 Research Assistant, Dept. of Civil Engineering In the Field of Structure Optimization with Prof. Ali Kaveh Nakhjevani Academy, Tabriz, Iran Nov 2016–Nov 2021 Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Tutor-Math Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Tutor-Math

Education 🎓

University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA Jan 2023–Current, Ph.D. (Second) Material and Structural Engineering with Prof. Antonio NanniIran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran Sep 2016–Jan 2021, Ph.D. (First) Structural Engineering – Optimization of 3D Frames with New Approach Using Different Shaped Sections; A Comparative Study with Prof. Ali Kaveh GPA: 3.90/4.00 (19.30/20)University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Sep 2014–Jul 2016, M.Sc. Structural Engineering – Optimal Design of Steel Box Column Using Charged System Search (CSS) Algorithm with Prof. Siamak Talatahri, GPA: 3.93/4.00 (19.69/20)University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran Sep 2010– Jul 2014, B.Sc. Civil Engineering GPA: 3.23/4.00 (16.33/20)

Awards 🏅

Student of the year at 9th Annual Toppel Awards at University of Miami 2024ACI Fellowship foundation 2024SEI Futures Fund Student Scholarship 2024Wulkan Family American Public Transportation Foundation Endowed Scholarship 2023Awarded a Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) 2023Academic Excellence Awardees, University of Miami 20231st rank among students at Iran University of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering 2020, 2021Obtaining an award for Iran’s National Elites Foundation 20191st rank among researchers at Iran University of Science and Technology, Department of Civil Engineering 2019Obtaining awards for Iran’s National Elites Foundation 2018Province Educational Gold Medal: Awarded by the University of Tabriz, Master of Science (M.Sc.) 2017M.Sc. thesis marked, 20 out of 20 20161st rank among students at University of Tabriz Master of Science (M.Sc.) 2016Among 1% of approximately 30,000 Participants Who Passed Iranian Nationwide Universities’ Master Entrance Exam in the Field of Civil Engineering 20101230th rank among more than 310,000 participants in 2010 Iranian National University Entrance Exam in the whole country1st rank student for four consecutive years of high-school and pre-university curriculum

Voluntary Activities 🤝

E-Board of ACI’s Task Group on Artificial Intelligence ACI 135 Committee Voting Member- Machine Learning-Informed Construction and DesignE-Board of Graduate Student Association (GSA) at University of MiamiACI 130-00 Committee Member- Sustainability of ConcreteACI 440-00 Committee Member- Fiber Reinforced Polymer ReinforcementACI 440-0G Committee Member- FRP StudentTeaching physics and mathematics to high school poor students as a charityTransplant Organ Procurement Unit MemberBlood Donation Group MemberDisaster Engineering Assistance Team (Varzeghan & Kermanshah Earthquakes)

Publications Top Notes 📝

  1. Title: Mountain gazelle optimizer: a new nature-inspired metaheuristic algorithm for global optimization problems
    Authors: B Abdollahzadeh, FS Gharehchopogh, N Khodadadi, S Mirjalili
    Journal: Advances in Engineering Software
    Volume: 174
    Pages: 103282
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 151

 

  1. Title: Meta-heuristic optimization and keystroke dynamics for authentication of smartphone users
    Authors: ESM El-Kenawy, S Mirjalili, AA Abdelhamid, A Ibrahim, N Khodadadi, …
    Journal: Mathematics
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 16
    Pages: 2912
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 116

 

  1. Title: Stochastic paint optimizer: theory and application in civil engineering
    Authors: A Kaveh, S Talatahari, N Khodadadi
    Journal: Engineering with Computers
    Volume: 38
    Pages: 1921-1952
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 100

 

  1. Title: Classification of monkeypox images based on transfer learning and the Al-Biruni Earth Radius Optimization algorithm
    Authors: AA Abdelhamid, ESM El-Kenawy, N Khodadadi, S Mirjalili, DS Khafaga, …
    Journal: Mathematics
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 19
    Pages: 3614
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 98

 

  1. Title: Al-Biruni Earth Radius (BER) Metaheuristic Search Optimization Algorithm
    Authors: M El Sayed, AA Abdelhamid, A Ibrahim, S Mirjalili, N Khodadadi, …
    Journal: Computer Systems Science and Engineering
    Volume: 45
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1917-1934
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 91

 

  1. Title: Metaheuristic optimization for improving weed detection in wheat images captured by drones
    Authors: ESM El-Kenawy, N Khodadadi, S Mirjalili, T Makarovskikh, M Abotaleb, …
    Journal: Mathematics
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 23
    Pages: 4421
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 85*

 

  1. Title: Feature selection in wind speed forecasting systems based on meta-heuristic optimization
    Authors: ESM El-Kenawy, S Mirjalili, N Khodadadi, AA Abdelhamid, MM Eid, …
    Journal: Plos one
    Volume: 18
    Issue: 2
    Pages: e0278491
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 83

 

  1. Title: Classification of Breast Cancer Using Transfer Learning and Advanced Al-Biruni Earth Radius Optimization
    Authors: AA Alhussan, AA Abdelhamid, SK Towfek, A Ibrahim, L Abualigah, …
    Journal: Biomimetics
    Volume: 8
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 270
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 79*

 

  1. Title: An archive-based multi-objective arithmetic optimization algorithm for solving industrial engineering problems
    Authors: N Khodadadi, L Abualigah, ESM El-Kenawy, V Snasel, S Mirjalili
    Journal: IEEE Access
    Volume: 10
    Pages: 106673-106698
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 79

 

  1. Title: Advanced dipper-throated meta-heuristic optimization algorithm for digital image watermarking
    Authors: ESM El-Kenawy, N Khodadadi, A Khoshnaw, S Mirjalili, AA Alhussan, …
    Journal: Applied Sciences
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 20
    Pages: 10642
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 76*