Zaohong Zhou | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zaohong Zhou | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Department of Engineering Management at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, China.

Short Biography 🏗️🌍

Prof. Zaohong Zhou (born March 13, 1966) is a distinguished academic specializing in Sustainable Construction Project Management and Land Economy & Resource Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Nanjing Forestry University and serves as a Professor at the School of Tourism and Urban Management, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics. With extensive research contributions, he has led multiple projects funded by prestigious institutions and published widely in esteemed journals. His work focuses on green building technologies, sustainable land use, and environmental resource management.

Professional Profile:

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Education & Experience 🎓👨‍🏫

📌 Ph.D. in Management – Nanjing Forestry University, China
📌 Professor – Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (2017–Present)
📌 Visiting Scholar – University of Applied Sciences Trier (2016–2017)
📌 Faculty – School of Resources and Environmental Management, JUFE (2003–2009)
📌 Faculty – Nanchang Forestry School of Jiangxi Province (1990–2002)

Professional Development 📚🔬

Prof. Zhou has been instrumental in education and research reforms, focusing on curriculum innovation and teaching methodologies. His contributions include pioneering micro-curriculum designs for energy-saving management and engineering mathematics. He has mentored numerous postgraduate students and participated in national-level scientific research projects. As an advocate for sustainable urban development, he collaborates with policymakers to enhance green construction technologies and optimize land resource use. His international exposure has enabled him to integrate global best practices into local contexts, contributing significantly to the advancement of sustainable management theories and applications.

Research Focus 🔍🏡

Prof. Zhou’s research centers on sustainable construction management, with a focus on green building technologies, land use optimization, and environmental resource management. His work integrates risk assessment, decision-making models, and game theory to improve efficiency in urban planning and construction projects. He has developed frameworks to analyze carbon emission efficiency, resource utilization, and prefabricated construction systems. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering, environmental science, and management to develop resilient infrastructure and eco-friendly urban policies. Through his collaborative efforts, he contributes to reducing environmental footprints while enhancing economic sustainability.

Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️

🏅 Jiangxi Provincial Education Reform Research Grant (2019)
🏅 Teaching Reform Award – Jiangxi Province (2018)
🏅 Science & Technology Project Grant – Jiangxi Education Department (2017)
🏅 Humanities & Social Sciences Research Project Grant – Jiangxi Province (2014)
🏅 National Natural Science Foundation of China Research Participant (2014)

Publication Top Notes

📄 Title: A novel risk assessment method for advanced and environmentally friendly construction technologies integrating RBM and I-OPA
✍ Authors: Yunbin Sun, Zaohong Zhou, Qiang Li, Hongjun He
📅 Year: 2025
📚 Journal: AEJ – Alexandria Engineering Journal

Ali Alshamrani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ali Alshamrani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor at Taifuniversity, Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Ali M. Alshamrani is an accomplished mechanical engineer with a strong background in both academia and industry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Taif University, his expertise lies in fluid mechanics, oil spill behavior, and renewable energy. His extensive research has led to multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, focusing on areas such as oil slick contraction and fragmentation, and renewable energy solutions like solar distillation. With a solid foundation in teaching and research, Dr. Alshamrani continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of mechanical engineering.

📚 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Alshamrani earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida (USF) in 2022, graduating with an impressive GPA of 3.9/4.0. His doctoral studies focused on fluid mechanics, material science, and oil spill behavior. He also completed his M.Eng. at USF in 2018 with a GPA of 3.86/4.0, where he conducted research on material sciences and manufacturing processes. Dr. Alshamrani’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Umm Al Qura University in 2014, where he worked on a vortex tube cooler for his graduation project.

💼 Experience

Dr. Alshamrani’s experience spans both industry and academia. He completed internships at Saudi Aramco and King Abdullah & Al Salam Co., where he gained hands-on experience in refinery operations, aircraft maintenance, and construction projects. In academia, he has held teaching positions, including as a lecturer and lab instructor at Taif University, and as a teaching and research assistant at USF. Currently, as an Assistant Professor at Taif University, he teaches courses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics while continuing his research in mechanical engineering.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Alshamrani’s research interests focus on fluid mechanics, oil spill dynamics, and renewable energy systems. His work has explored the contraction and fragmentation of crude oil slicks using chemical herders, an innovative approach to oil spill mitigation. He is also involved in research on the design and performance of wind turbines and solar distillers. His interest in combining mechanical engineering principles with environmental challenges positions him at the forefront of sustainable engineering solutions.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Throughout his academic career, Dr. Alshamrani has consistently demonstrated excellence, reflected in his high GPAs during his graduate studies. His research has been recognized at international conferences, including the American Physical Society’s Division of Fluid Dynamics meetings, where his work on oil spill dynamics was featured. Additionally, his contributions to the study of renewable energy technologies have garnered attention within the academic community, further cementing his reputation as a leading researcher in his field.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Ali M. Alshamrani is highly qualified for a Best Researcher Award due to his academic excellence, impactful research contributions, and teaching achievements. His expertise in mechanical engineering, particularly fluid mechanics and oil spill research, combined with his real-world industry experience, makes him a strong contender. Expanding his research scope and fostering international collaboration could further strengthen his candidacy in future awards.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Application of an AI-based optimal control framework in smart buildings using borehole thermal energy storage combined with wastewater heat recovery
Alshamrani, A., Abbas, H.A., Alkhayer, A.G., El-Shafay, A.S., Kassim, M.
Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 101, 113824
Citations: 0

Insights into water-lubricated transport of heavy and extra-heavy oils: Application of CFD, RSM, and metaheuristic optimized machine learning models
Alsehli, M., Basem, A., Jasim, D.J., Musa, V.A., Maleki, H.
Fuel, 2024, 374, 132431
Citations: 2

Enhancing pyramid solar still performance using suspended v-steps, reflectors, Peltier cooling, forced condensation, and thermal storing materials
Alshamrani, A.
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2024, 61, 105109
Citations: 0

Conceptual design and optimization of integrating renewable energy sources with hydrogen energy storage capabilities
Zhao, Q., Basem, A., Shami, H.O., Ahmed, M., El-Shafay, A.S.
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 79, pp. 1313–1330
Citations: 1

Intelligent computing approach for the bioconvective peristaltic pumping of Powell–Eyring nanofluid: heat and mass transfer analysis
Akbar, Y., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2024, 149(15), pp. 8445–8462
Citations: 1

Dimensionless dynamics: Multipeak and envelope solitons in perturbed nonlinear Schrödinger equation with Kerr law nonlinearity
Afsar, H., Peiwei, G., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M., Aljohani, A.F.
Physics of Fluids, 2024, 36(6), 067126
Citations: 2

Intelligent computing for the electro-osmotically modulated peristaltic pumping of blood-based nanofluid
Akbar, Y., Çolak, A.B., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Numerical Heat Transfer; Part A: Applications, 2024
Citations: 0

Neural network design for non-Newtonian Fe3O4-blood nanofluid flow modulated by electroosmosis and peristalsis
Akbar, Y., Huang, S., Alshamrani, A., Alam, M.M.
Modern Physics Letters B, 2024, 2450394
Citations: 1

Analysis of interfacial heat transfer coefficients in squeeze casting of AA6061 aluminum alloy with H13 steel die: Impact of section thickness on thermal behavior
Khawale, V.R., Alshamrani, A., Palanisamy, S., Sharma, M., Alrasheedi, N.H.
Thermal Science, 2024, 28(1), pp. 223–232
Citations: 0

Investigation of the performance of a double-glazing solar distiller with external condensation and nano-phase change material
Alshamrani, A.
Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 73, 109075
Citations: 4