Xianwei Zhang | Geotechnical engineering | Best Scholar Award

Prof Dr. Xianwei Zhang | Geotechnical engineering| Best Scholar Award

Ā Professor at Chinese Academy of Sciences

Dr. Xianwei Zhang is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics (IRSM), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). With a BSc and PhD from Jilin University, China, he has vast expertise in geotechnical engineering and engineering geology . Dr. Zhang has led over 20 research projects, including five funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China . He has authored over 150 research papers , contributing as the first or corresponding author. Additionally, he serves as an academic editor for Geofluids and holds editorial roles in three international journals

Publication

  • Mechanical Behavior of Natural Granite Residual Soil in Simple Shear
    Journal: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
    Year: 2024

 

  • Stabilization of Micaceous Residual Soil with Industrial and Agricultural Byproducts: Perspectives from Hydrophobicity, Water Stability, and Durability Enhancement
    Journal: Construction and Building Materials
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 2

 

  • Enhancing Mechanical Properties of Micaceous Weathered Granitic Soil: A Synergetic Approach Using Natural Fibers and Fly Ash
    Journal: Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
    Year: 2024

 

  • Impact of Mica on Geotechnical Behavior of Weathered Granitic Soil Using Macro and Micro Investigations
    Journal: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 6

 

  • A General Method for Quantifying the Shear Strength Anisotropy of Soil
    Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics
    Year: 2024

 

  • Dynamic Evolution of Desiccation Cracks and Their Relationship with the Hydraulic Properties of Expansive Soil
    Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 4

Conclusion

Dr. Xianwei Zhang is a strong candidate for the Best Scholar Award due to his prolific research, leadership in academic publishing, and significant contributions to geotechnical engineering. Expanding his international collaboration and engagement would further enhance his already impressive scholarly achievements.

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.

Profile

  1. Scholar

 

Educational Background šŸŽ“

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Jan 2016 ā€“ Mar 2021 Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Department of Civil Engineering (Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering), Research Area: ā€œCoupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite bufferā€, Supervisor: Dr. Ravi K, [NIRF: 7] [QS: 384] . Master of Technology (M.Tech.) July 2011 ā€“ July 2013 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SuratDepartment of Applied Mechanics (Specialization: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering), Thesis Title: ā€œParametric study of piled raft foundation for high rise buildings using plaxis 3Dā€, Supervisors: Dr. Shruti Shukla and Prof. C H Solanki, [NIRF: 47]. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) June 2007 ā€“ 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: ā€œComparative study of fly ash and GGBS bricks with traditional (Burnt Clay) bricksā€, [NIRF: 137]

Current PositionšŸ§‘ā€šŸ«

  • Assistant Professor
    Jan 2023 ā€“ Present
    Medi-Caps University, Indore, India

Ā Research InterestsšŸ”

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 šŸ“š

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)

Ā BTP Guidance šŸ‘Øā€šŸŽ“

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

Awards/RecognitionsšŸ†

The ā€œInSc Young Researcher Awardā€ 2020 Awarded by The Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru. Appreciation for ā€œWomen Participantā€ 2019-2020 Recognized in the Merck Young Scientist Award Competition. Academic Excellence Award
2008 ā€“ 2009, 2009 ā€“ 2010, 2010 ā€“ 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 šŸ“

 

  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