Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saeed Amani | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Saeed Amani is a researcher at Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, specializing in construction materials engineering with a focus on asphalt binders, pavement performance, and material durability under environmental and aging effects. He has authored 11 peer-reviewed publications, which have collectively received 191 citations, and holds an h-index of 7, reflecting a growing influence in the field of civil and transportation engineering. His research emphasizes the modification and characterization of asphalt materials to improve bonding strength, moisture resistance, and long-term sustainability, contributing significantly to the development of more durable and environmentally responsible pavement systems. His recent publication, “Characterizing the effects of aging and modification on asphalt binder bonding properties and moisture sensitivity” (2025, Case Studies in Construction Materials), exemplifies his focus on material optimization through empirical and analytical approaches. Collaborating with 17 co-authors from national and international institutions, Dr. Amani actively engages in multidisciplinary research integrating material science, environmental engineering, and infrastructure sustainability. His work advances innovative and cost-effective solutions that enhance the performance and longevity of transportation infrastructures while supporting global objectives in sustainable construction and resource efficiency, positioning him as a promising contributor to the advancement of resilient and eco-efficient civil engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

1. Amani, S., & Kavussi, A., & Karimi, M. M. (2020). Effects of aging level on induced heating-healing properties of asphalt mixes. Construction and Building Materials, 263, 120105.
Cited by: 72

2. Karimi, M. M., Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., Jahangiri, B., & Alavi, A. H. (2021). Induced heating-healing of conductive asphalt concrete as a sustainable repairing technique: A review. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 4, 100188.
Cited by: 52

3. Keymanesh, M. R., Amani, S., Omran, A. T., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Evaluation of the impact of long-term aging on fracture properties of warm mix asphalt (WMA) with high RAP contents. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132671.
Cited by: 31

4. Amani, S., Jahangiri, B., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Performance characterization of asphalt mixtures under different aging levels: A fracture-based method. Construction and Building Materials, 383, 131126.
Cited by: 30

5. Amani, S., Jahanbakhsh, H., & Karimi, M. M. (2023). Influences of induced heating-healing on fracture properties and life extension of asphalt mixtures: Experimental investigations. Construction and Building Materials, 400, 132785.
Cited by: 8

Dr. Saeed Amani’s research advances the science of sustainable construction materials by developing innovative asphalt modification techniques that enhance pavement durability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve environmental performance. His work supports global infrastructure resilience and promotes eco-efficient, cost-effective solutions that benefit both industry and society through longer-lasting, safer, and more sustainable transportation systems.

Ali Yahia Cherif | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ali Yahia Cherif | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Phd Student | Oum Elbouaghi University | Algeria

Ali Yahia-Cherif is a seasoned Algerian electrical and automation engineer born in 1991, with extensive expertise in predictive control systems, renewable energy, and electronic system diagnostics. He holds a Master’s in Industrial Automation and a Bachelor’s in Automatic Control from the University of Mentouri Constantine, and has been pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical and Automatic Engineering since 2014 at the University of Larbi Ben M’hidi, focusing on the development of experimental platforms for shunt active filter systems. His professional experience spans over a decade, including roles as a principal engineer and project manager in high and low-current installations—covering solar energy systems, surveillance, access control, and fire safety networks. He also worked as an engineer in security systems and has teaching experience in programming and electrical engineering at the university level. His leadership in the F.E.A.T scientific electronics club demonstrates his early commitment to innovation. Ali has authored over 12 scientific publications in reputable journals such as IET Renewable Power Generation, International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, and European Journal of Electrical Engineering, addressing advanced topics in predictive control, hybrid energy storage, and photovoltaic systems. He has presented his work at key international conferences including GPECOM, IREC, and ICEEAC.

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Featured Publications

1. Meddour, S., Rahem, D., Yahia Cherif, A., Hachelfi, W., & Hichem, L. (2019). A novel approach for PV system based on metaheuristic algorithm connected to the grid using FS-MPC controller. Energy Procedia, 162, 57–66. 
Cited by: 32

2. Remache, S. E. I., Yahia Cherif, A., & Barra, K. (2019). Optimal cascaded predictive control for photovoltaic systems: Application based on predictive emulator. IET Renewable Power Generation, 13(15), 2740–2751. 
Cited by: 29

3. Yahia Cherif, A., Remache, S. E. I., Barra, K., & Wira, P. (2019). Adaptive model predictive control for three phase voltage source inverter using ADALINE estimator. In 2019 1st Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM) (pp. 164–169). IEEE. 
Cited by: 7

4. Yahia Cherif, A., Hicham, L., & Kamel, B. (2018). Implementation of finite set model predictive current control for shunt active filter. In 2018 9th International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC) (pp. 1–6). IEEE. 
Cited by: 6

5. Meddour, S., Rahem, D., Wira, P., Laib, H., Yahia Cherif, A., & Chtouki, I. (2022). Design and implementation of an improved metaheuristic algorithm for maximum power point tracking algorithm based on a PV emulator and a double-stage grid-connected system. European Journal of Electrical Engineering, 24(3), 423–430.
Cited by: 5