Dr. Qutaiba Najm Abdullah | Flexural behavior

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Qutaiba Najm Abdullah :Flexural behavior

Ministry of Environment, Iraq

Dr. Qutaiba Najm Abdullah , a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a
Academician in University  from Konya Technical University, Turkey. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into welding  and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Nagalakshmi holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Engineering College of Tikrit University. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering at the same institution. Her academic journey in the field of Civil Engineering began with a Bachelor’s degree from the Engineering College of Kirkuk University, where she gained foundational knowledge and skills that laid the groundwork for her advanced studies and research in the field. This educational background has equipped her with a strong theoretical foundation and practical experience, enabling her to contribute significantly to the field of Civil Engineering through her academic and research endeavors.

EXPERIENCE:

Dr. Nagalakshmi, a Lecturer at AL-Qalam University College, Technical Institute in Kirkuk, has a diverse professional background in Civil Engineering. Currently, she serves as a Civil Engineer at the Ministry of Environment, where she holds the position of Director of the Studies and Development Division. Her previous roles include serving as a Lecturer at Kirkuk Technical Institute and Al-Qalam University College. Throughout her career, she has made significant achievements, including the publication of several research papers in international and local journals. Her expertise in civil engineering is further demonstrated by her graduation research, Master’s thesis, and Doctoral dissertation, all of which have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Dr. Nagalakshmi’s extensive experience and academic accomplishments reflect her commitment to excellence in Civil Engineering and her dedication to advancing the discipline through research and education.

SKILLS:

Dr. Nagalakshmi possesses a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in a range of software and tools essential for Civil Engineering and academic work. Her expertise extends to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, enabling her to create and deliver high-quality documents, presentations, and data analysis. Additionally, she is skilled in AutoCAD, a crucial software for drafting and design in the field of Civil Engineering. Her proficiency in using the internet as a research and communication tool further enhances her ability to stay updated with the latest developments in her field and collaborate effectively with colleagues and peers. Dr. Nagalakshmi’s proficiency in these tools demonstrates her adaptability and readiness to leverage technology for both academic and professional endeavors.

Qutaiba Najm Abdullah ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:
  • Cited by: All: 18, Since 2018: 18
  • Citations: 18(All), 18(Since 2018)
  • h-index: 3 (All), 3 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 1 (All), 1 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Qutaiba Najm Abdullah ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Qutaiba Najm Abdullah has contributed to several publications in the field of solar energy, photovoltaics, thermal systems, and welding  applications. Here are some of his notable publications:

Publications:

Flexural behavior of hollow self compacted mortar ferrocement beam reinforced by GFRP bars

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 10 citations.

Shear behavior of hollow ferrocement beam reinforced by steel and fiberglass meshes: Shear behavior

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 3 citations.

Improve the bonding material properties used to strengthen concrete beams

  • Published in Energy in 2018 with 3 citations.

Flexural behavior of a box ferrocement beams consisting of self-compacted mortar reinforced by fiber glass mesh and GFRP bars after exposure to high temperatures

  • Published in Energy in 2023 with 2 citations.

   

Assist Prof Dr. Ceyhun Aksoylu | Building member strengthening

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Assist Prof Dr. Ceyhun Aksoylu : Building member strengthening

Konya Technical University, Turkey

 Prof . Ahmed El-Sayed , a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a
Academician in University  from Konya Technical University, Turkey. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into welding  and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

The user has an academic background in civil engineering, with a Ph.D. from Selcuk University’s Civil Engineering Department in 2014. Their doctoral research focused on the experimental and analytical investigation of the seismic behavior of infilled reinforced concrete frames strengthened with precast diagonal concrete panels. Prior to their Ph.D., they completed a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Selcuk University in 2011. Their master’s thesis was centered on the computer simulation of sound insulation in buildings.

Additionally, the user holds a double major in Environmental Engineering from Selcuk University’s Environmental Engineering Department, which they completed in 2012. Their undergraduate education began with a degree in Civil Engineering from Selcuk University in 2007.

Throughout their academic journey, the user has gained expertise in various aspects of civil engineering, including seismic behavior, reinforced concrete structures, precast concrete panels, sound insulation in buildings, and environmental engineering. Their research and educational background demonstrate a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical applications within the field of civil engineering.

Academic Assignments:

Dr. [Name], currently an Associate Professor at Konya Technical University in the Civil Engineering department since February 16, 2022, has a strong academic background and extensive research experience in civil engineering. Before assuming the role of Associate Professor, they served as an Assistant Professor at Konya Technical University from May 1, 2021, to February 16, 2022. Their academic journey includes positions as a Research Assistant at Konya Technical University from 2018 to 2021, Selcuk University from 2014 to 2018, and KTO Karatay University in the Civil Engineering Department from 2012 to 2014.

Publications:

Assist Prof Dr. Ceyhun Aksoylu has contributed to several publications in the field of solar energy, photovoltaics, thermal systems, and welding  applications. Here are some of his notable publications:

   1.Experimental analysis of reinforced concrete shear deficient beams with circular web openings strengthened by CFRP composite

  • Published in Energy in 2020 with 84 citations.

2.Experimental investigation of shear capacity and damage analysis of thinned end prefabricated concrete purlins strengthened by CFRP composite

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 84 citations.

 3.Numerical investigation of the parameters influencing the behavior of dapped end prefabricated concrete purlins with and without CFRP strengthening

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 75 citations.

  4.Experimental and numerical investigations of steel fiber reinforced concrete dapped-end purlins

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 74 citations.

   5.Improvement in bending performance of reinforced concrete beams produced with waste lathe scraps

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 67 citations.

 

Prof . Ahmed El-Sayed | Structural Engineering

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Prof . Ahmed El-Sayed : Structural Engineering

King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

 Prof . Ahmed El-Sayed , a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a
Professor from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into welding  and architectural applications.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

The user’s academic journey in civil engineering began with a B.Sc. from the University of Menofiya in Menofiya, Egypt, which they completed in 1993. They then pursued an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering at Cairo University in Giza, Egypt, which they completed in 1999. Building on their educational foundation, they earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, in 2006.

OCCUPATION:

The user has a rich and diverse professional background in civil engineering, spanning both academia and industry. Since September 2014, they have held the position of Associate Professor at the Center of Excellence for Concrete Research & Testing within the Department of Civil Engineering at King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. Prior to this role, they served as an Assistant Professor in the same department from October 2009 to August 2014. Their academic journey includes significant research contributions, with postdoctoral research positions at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, from January 2008 to September 2009, and at the University of Sherbrooke in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, from August 2006 to December 2007. Before their postdoctoral appointments, they worked as a Research Assistant and Ph.D. student at the University of Sherbrooke from May 2002 to July 2006. Their professional experience extends beyond academia, with roles as a Research/Civil Engineer at the Housing and Building Research Centre (HBRC) in Cairo, Egypt, from August 1996 to April 2002. They also worked part-time as a Civil Engineer at Hamza Associates Consulting Firm in Cairo, Egypt, from March 1998 to March 2002, and at Integrated Engineering Consulting Firm in Cairo, Egypt, from July 1996 to January 1998. Their early career included serving as a Structural Engineer in the Egyptian Armed Forces from January 1994 to June 1996, and as a Structural Engineer at Mekka firm for Construction and Development in Giza, Egypt, from August 1993 to January 1994.

PRIZES AND AWARDS:

The user’s achievements and accolades in the field of civil engineering are impressive and reflect their significant contributions to the field. Notably, they have been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists in civil engineering based on citation score for four consecutive years (2020-2023) according to Stanford University and Elsevier. Additionally, they received the P. L. Pratley Award in 2009 for the best paper in bridge engineering published in 2008 by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering. This award recognized their work on evaluating the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code Shear Provisions for Concrete Beams with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Reinforcement, which was published in the Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering. The user has also received a postdoctoral fellowship award from the fonds québécois de la recherche sur la nature et les technologies (FQRNT) from April 2008 to March 2010. Their expertise has been acknowledged with the Award of Excellence from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and the Ontario Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal for their contributions to the First Infrastructure Technologies, Management, and Policy Specialty Conference in Toronto in 2005. They were also recognized for the best presentation at the 10th Annual Conference of the ISIS Canada Research Network in 2005. Furthermore, they have received institutional scholarships from the University of Sherbrooke in 2002 and 2003, as well as the Distinguished Student award from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Menofiya, Egypt, in 1992.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICES:

The user is an active member of various professional organizations, contributing to the advancement of civil engineering. They are a member of Professional Engineers Ontario, Canada, demonstrating their commitment to professional standards in their field. Additionally, they are a member of the American Concrete Institute and the Syndicate of Engineers, Egypt, further showcasing their international engagement in the discipline. Their involvement with the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering from 2004 to 2006 highlights their dedication to the Canadian civil engineering community. Their expertise is recognized globally, as evidenced by their guest editorship of the special issue “Advance and Progress of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers in Reinforcing and Strengthening Concrete Structures” published by the Polymers journal in 2022. They also serve as a member of the International Editorial Board of the Journal of Composites for Construction, ASCE, from October 2021 to the present, indicating their influential role in shaping research in the field. Furthermore, their participation in the structural committee of the Saudi Building Code of Masonry Structures (SBC 305) demonstrates their commitment to contributing to the development of standards in Saudi Arabia. Finally, their role as a reviewer for technical manuscripts submitted to prestigious international journals, including the ACI Structural Journal, ACI Materials Journal, Construction and Building Materials Journal, Journal of Composites Part B, ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, and ASCE Journal of Bridge Engineering, showcases their expertise and dedication to maintaining the quality of scholarly publications in their field.

TEACHING AND SUPERVISIN ACTIVITIES:

Furthermore, the user has received recognition for their outstanding work, as evidenced by the prizes and awards associated with the theses they have supervised. These awards include the Mitigation of plate-end debonding in flexural FRP-strengthened RC beams for a PhD thesis, the Web shear behavior of deep hollow core slabs for an MSc thesis, the Flexural behavior of FRP-strengthened RC wide shallow beams: influence of basic design parameters for an MSc thesis, the Creep behavior of post-installed adhesive anchors under various sustained load levels and environmental exposures for an MSc thesis, the Behavior of shear critical RC beams with corroded longitudinal steel reinforcement for an MSc thesis, and the Shear behavior of disturbed regions in reinforced concrete beams with corrosion-damaged shear reinforcement for an MSc thesis. These accolades reflect the user’s significant contributions to the field of civil engineering and their dedication to producing high-quality research.

Publications: 24 documents indexed in Scopus.

Prof . Ahmed El-Sayed has contributed to several publications in the field of solar energy, photovoltaics, thermal systems, and welding  applications. Here are some of his notable publications:

   1.Shear strength of FRP-reinforced concrete beams without transverse reinforcement

  • Published in Energy in 2006 with 261 citations.

2. Shear capacity of high-strength concrete beams reinforced with FRP bars

  • Published in Energy in 2006 with 210 citations.

 3.Shear strength of one-way concrete slabs reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer composite bars

  • Published in Energy in 2005 with 162 citations.

  4.Bend strength of FRP stirrups: Comparison and evaluation of testing methods

  • Published in Energy in 2010 with 117 citations.

   5.Mechanical and structural characterization of new carbon FRP stirrups for concrete members

  • Published in Energy in 2007 with 95 citations.

 

Integrity Assessment Arc Physics

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Introduction of Integrity Assessment Arc Physics

Integrity assessment in arc physics research is a critical domain that investigates the behavior of arcs, particularly in electrical systems, to ensure the reliability and safety of various applications.

Arc Formation and Dynamics:

This subfield delves into the fundamental physics of arc formation and the dynamic behavior of arcs in electrical systems. Researchers aim to model and understand the processes leading to arc initiation, sustenance, and extinction, providing insights into the factors influencing arc integrity.

High Voltage Arc Interruption:

Research in this area focuses on the interruption of high-voltage arcs, a critical aspect in electrical systems. Understanding the physics behind interrupting arcs at high voltages is essential for designing reliable circuit breakers and protective devices. Researchers investigate methods to enhance the interruption capability and reduce the associated stresses.

Arc Stability and Control:

Arc stability is crucial for the continuous and reliable operation of electrical systems. This subtopic involves studying the factors affecting arc stability and developing control strategies to maintain stable arcs. Researchers explore methods to optimize system parameters and implement feedback mechanisms to enhance the overall integrity of arcs.

Impact of Environmental Factors on Arc Integrity:

Environmental conditions can influence the behavior of arcs, affecting their integrity. Researchers investigate the impact of factors such as humidity, temperature, and contaminants on arc performance. Understanding these influences helps in designing systems that can maintain integrity under varying environmental conditions.

Material Interaction in Arcs:

The interaction between arcs and materials is a critical aspect of integrity assessment. This subfield explores the effects of arc-induced thermal and chemical stresses on materials in electrical systems. Researchers aim to predict material degradation and develop strategies to mitigate the impact, ensuring the long-term reliability of components exposed to arcs.

 

Residual Stress

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Introduction of Residual Stress

Residual stress research is a multidisciplinary field that investigates the internal stresses remaining within materials after the completion of manufacturing processes.

Measurement Techniques for Residual Stress:

This subfield focuses on the development and refinement of techniques to accurately measure residual stresses within materials. From traditional methods like X-ray diffraction to emerging non-destructive techniques such as neutron diffraction and ultrasonic testing, researchers aim to enhance the precision and efficiency of residual stress assessment.

Influence of Residual Stress on Material Properties:

Understanding how residual stress influences the mechanical, thermal, and corrosion properties of materials is crucial. Researchers explore the impact of these internal forces on material behavior, aiding in the optimization of manufacturing processes and the design of components with enhanced performance and reliability.

Thermal and Welding Residual Stresses:

This subtopic delves into the specific challenges posed by thermal and welding processes, which are common sources of residual stress. Researchers investigate the mechanisms behind the generation of these stresses during heating and cooling cycles, seeking ways to minimize their detrimental effects on structural integrity and dimensional stability.

Residual Stress in Additive Manufacturing:

With the rise of additive manufacturing (3D printing), understanding and managing residual stresses in printed components is crucial. Researchers in this subfield explore strategies to optimize printing parameters, post-processing techniques, and material choices to control residual stresses in additive manufacturing, ensuring the production of high-quality and reliable parts.

Fatigue and Failure Analysis in the Presence of Residual Stress:

Residual stresses can significantly influence the fatigue life and failure modes of materials. This subtopic focuses on studying the interaction between residual stress and fatigue behavior, providing insights into failure mechanisms. Understanding these interactions is essential for designing materials that can withstand cyclic loading and prevent premature failures in various applications.

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