Ritha Nyirandayisabye| civil engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Ritha Nyirandayisabye | civil engineering | Young Scientist AwardĀ 

 

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Ms Ritha Nyirandayisabye at University ofUniversity of chinese academy of sciences Rwanda of Development civil engineering , stands as a distinguished Student/Member in the domain of Engineering. Holding a PhD candidate at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences at Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment,China. Present, their professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. šŸ“š

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

šŸŽ“Ā Education Background

PhD Candidate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, China (Present), Master’s in Civil Engineering Fujian University of Technology, China (2019-2023), Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Civil Engineering University of Rwanda (2014-2018), Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education, FAWE GIRLSā€™ SCHOOL, Rwanda (2011-2013)

 

šŸ”Ā Point of Researcher Interest

  • Road Construction Material
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automatic Pavement Damage Predictions
  • Road Pavement Damage Prediction Based on Tire Noise Propagation using SVM Algorithm

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Ā Employment History

Reviewer International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology (August 2023 – Present). Secondary School Teacher KARENGERA TVET SCHOOL (May 2019 – August 2019) Subjects: Concrete Technology, Tile Construction, Autocad, Structure Design. Professional Internship AFRIPRECAST LTD (July 2018 – September 2018) Tasks: Casting of Precast Elements, Construction and Erection of Beams, Columns, Wall Panels. Academic Internship Landmark Studio (June – August 2017) Project: Construction of a Building for Storing Archives of MINECOFIN and BPR. Self-Employment Started own business of purchasing crops and selling to other businessmen (June – August 2016)

šŸ† Training With Certificate

Digital Image Processing (May 2022), Accelerate Python for Data Science and Machine Learning with oneAPI AI Analytics Toolkit (April 2022), Rwanda Red Cross Training on Emergency First Aid (March 2018), Women in Innovation Program (June 2017), Africa Youth Leadership Forum (2015), Certificate of Chinese Proficiency, Certificate of English Proficiency, Elsevier Recognition Certificate

šŸ’»Ā Computer Skills

Data Processing Software (SPSS), MapGIS, PYTHON, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Origin Software, XPS Software, Arch CAD, AutoCAD-3D, PROKON, PROTA, Scientific Report Writing, ArcGIS, ENVI

šŸ¤ Ā Social Skills

  • Hardworking and Eager to Learn
  • Knowledge in First Aid
  • Adaptation to the Particularities of a Multicultural Environment

šŸŽ­ Ā Hobbies

  • Church Outreach
  • Teaching, Tutoring, and Mentoring
  • Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

    1. “Crack Damage Prediction of Asphalt Pavement Based on Tire Noise: A Comparison of Machine Learning Algorithms”
      • Published in Construction and Building Materials, January 2024
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    2. “Automatic Pavement Damage Predictions Using Various Machine Learning Algorithms: Evaluation and Comparison”
      • Published in Results in Engineering, December 2022
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    3. “Valuable and Sustainable Option for Reusing Carwash Wastewater in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda”
      • Published in Pol. J. Environ. Stud., April 2022
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    4. “Intelligent Damage Diagnosis in Bridges Using Vibration-Based Monitoring Approaches and Machine Learning: A Systematic Review”
      • Published in Results in Engineering, December 2022
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    5. “Behavior of Concrete-Encased Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns Under Diverse Loading Conditions: A Review of Current Trends and Future Prospects”

Oliver Savio Carlo | Building and Environment | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Oliver Savio Carlo| Building and Environment| Young Scientist Award

 

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Oliver Savio Carlo stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Building and Environment Holding a PhD Researcher University of Salento, Italy. professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise PhD researcher specializing in passive design methods for urban air quality improvement, with a background as a sustainability consultant. Recognized for exceptional performance, adept in behavioral policy design, and implementing engineering principles in practical projects. Proficient in analyzing and implementing sustainable solutions in building design, policy-making, and urban environments. šŸ“ššŸŒšŸ”

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

Education šŸ“š

PhD Researcher | January 2021ā€“Present University of Salento, Italy Focus: Enhancing ventilation and reducing air pollutant concentration in urban street canyons by studying pedestrian exposure to pollutants influenced by obstacles. M.S. Sustainable Urban Environments | 2020 Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland; LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland; University of Huelva, Spain Thesis: Explored leveraging behavioral insights to enhance energy efficiency in residential sectors, supported by the International Energy Agency. B.E. Mechanical Engineering | 2013 PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India Thesis: Investigated seismic loads’ effects on lattice towers using ‘ANSYS Workbench’.

Experience šŸ’¼

Policy Analyst (Intern) | Feb 2020ā€“Dec 2020 International Energy Agency (IEA) Co-authored a comprehensive report on integrating behavioral insights into energy efficiency policies. Contributed to a pivotal report detailing global energy efficiency developments. Sustainability Consultant | Mar 2014ā€”May 2018 Transven Managed over 15 green building certification projects from conceptual to occupancy stages, ensuring sustainability standards. Devised energy-efficient building solutions using tools like eQUEST and Ecotect.

Technical Skills šŸ› ļø

Simulation Tools OpenFOAM (Advanced proficiency), eQUEST, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Ecotect CAD & 3D Modeling AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Blender Geographic Information Systems ArcGIS Programming & Office Suite Python Microsoft Office

Professional Skills šŸš€

  • Listening
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills

Certifications / Additional Works šŸ“œ

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Internship, JICA Training Program in Kyoto, Japan, Erasmus Mundus Intercultural Competence (EMIC) Program, Toastmasters International Club in Mumbai, India

Hobbies / Personal Interests šŸŽØ

Yoga: Actively engaged in yoga, strength training, and mindfulness practices, Dance: Enthusiastic about contemporary dance, enhancing creativity and physical fitness., Reading: Avid reader with interests in personal development and efficient productivity. Cooking: Enjoys experimenting with South-Asian and Italian cuisines, fostering communal harmony through shared meals.

Top Noted Publications šŸ“š:

O.S. Carlo, S. Fellini, O. Palusci, M. Marro, P. Salizzoni, R. Buccolieri – Influence of obstacles on urban canyon ventilation and air pollutant concentration: An experimental assessment, Build. Environ. (2023).

Buccolieri, R. et al. – Obstacles influence on existing urban canyon ventilation and air pollutant concentration: A review of potential measures, Building and Environment, 214(February), 108905 (2022).

Gatto, E. et al. – Analysis of urban greening scenarios for improving outdoor thermal comfort in neighbourhoods of Lecce (Southern Italy), Climate, 9(7) (2021).

Users TCP and IEA (2020) – Behavioural insights for demand-side energy policy and programmes: An environment scan, User-Centred Energy Systems Technology Collaboration Programme.

IEA (2020) – Energy Efficiency 2020, International Energy Agency.

Orola A. (Ed). (2019) – Lahti Circular Economy Annual Review 2019, In: Lahti University of Applied Sciences Publication series, part 56, Lahti University of Applied Sciences.

Carlo, O. & Chowdhury, M. (2019) – Report on Collaboration between Lahti University of Applied Sciences and Ryokoku University. Through JICA Training Programme 2019. (Unpublished report).