Mr. Fayiz Amin | Civil engineering | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Fayiz Amin, Univeristy of Alberta, Pakistan

Fayiz Amin is a passionate civil engineer based in Muscat, Oman, with expertise in structural design, modeling, and simulation. A graduate of the prestigious Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), Pakistan, Fayiz combines practical site engineering experience with extensive academic research. He is currently working as a Junior Site Engineer at Shah Brothers & Co while actively publishing in reputed journals on topics such as CFRP strengthening and arch-shaped slabs. Fayiz is committed to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development and leverages advanced software tools and AI techniques in civil engineering applications.

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🎓 Education

Fayiz Amin earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from GIKI (2018–2022), supported by the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Merit-Based Scholarship. His thesis focused on improving load-carrying capacity of industrial slabs using arch-shaped geometry. Ranked 5th out of 39 students in his program, he was honored with the Dean’s Roll of Honor for academic excellence. He also attended Quaid-e-Azam College Swabi for higher secondary education, where he earned a talent-based scholarship and placed 3rd in his class with distinction (A1 grade, 86.21%). Fayiz actively participated in academic societies like ASCE and ICE during his studies.

🏢 Experience

Fayiz currently works as a Junior Site Engineer at Shah Brothers & Co, contributing to the construction of a four-story residential building, where he handles project design, data analysis, and risk assessments. He previously interned at the Irrigation Department Swabi and the Geotechnical Lab at GIKI, conducting tests such as UU and UC on sand-clay mixtures. Simultaneously, he pursued part-time research in modeling and simulation at GIKI. His hands-on and academic experiences allow him to bridge theory and practice effectively, leveraging software like ETABS, SAFE, and Revit for structural modeling, FEM analysis, and project management.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Fayiz Amin has earned multiple accolades, including the fully funded Chief Minister KPK Merit-Based Scholarship (PKR 3.2 million) for his undergraduate studies at GIKI. His final year project ranked among the top three groups at GIKI. He was also a recipient of a talent hunt scholarship during his intermediate studies. Fayiz received the Dean’s Honor Roll Certificate for academic excellence in Fall 2022. These honors reflect his academic brilliance, project innovation, and dedication to civil engineering, setting a foundation for his continuing research and professional journey in advanced structural systems and smart construction technologies.

🔬 Research Focus

Fayiz’s research revolves around experimental testing and finite element modeling of structural systems, especially in strengthening and retrofitting techniques using advanced materials such as CFRP, SMA, and ECC. He explores structural responses under extreme conditions—earthquakes, fires, blasts—and aims to improve resilience. He is also invested in integrating AI and machine learning into civil engineering problems, including construction automation. With 11 published articles (3 Q1, 2 Q2, 4 Q3, and 2 conference papers), his work reflects a blend of computational modeling, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary approaches for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Publication Top Notes

📌 Seismic RC Beam-Column Retrofitting with Steel Haunches – Results in Engineering – 5 citations – 2024 📐🏗️
📌 CFRP-Strengthened Concrete Culverts vs. Corrosion – Infrastructures – 4 citations – 2024 💧🛠️
📌 Arch Action in Precast Slabs (Numerical + Experimental) – Results in Materials – 2 citations – 2024 🧱🔬
📌 BIM–IoT & Robots for Site Layout Printing – Buildings – 2 citations – 2023 🤖📊
📌 RC Deep Beams w/ Openings Strengthened by Metal Plates – 2 citations – Year not specified 🏗️🔩
📌 Seismic Retrofit of Steel Beam–Column Joints (CFRP & Bolts) – Engineering Reports – 1 citation – 2025 🛠️📎
📌 GFRP Pipes under Hoop Compression (FEM & Experimental) – EJCEA – 1 citation – 2024 ⚙️🔄
📌 Fatigue Strengthening of Asphalt Pavements via Tack Coat (FEM) – Engineering Proceedings – 1 citation – 2023 🛣️🧪
📌 Radial Compression of GFRP Pipes (Exp + FEM) – MMMED – 0 citations – 2025 🧵🧪
📌 Thin-Walled Sections Analysis via FEM – EJCEA – 0 citations – 2024 📏🧰
📌 Eco-Strengthening of RC Beams using ECC & Bamboo (GEP + ABAQUS) – SSRN – 0 citations – 2024 🌿🏗️💡

Dr. Yanchun Chen | Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yanchun Chen, Communication University of China, China

Yanchun Chen is a Ph.D. student in Information Communication at the Communication University of China (CUC), specializing in digital public opinion. With a background in computational communication, she has contributed extensively to public opinion analysis and media convergence research. She has published in high-impact journals, including Cities and Ethics and Information Technology. Yanchun has presented her research at IAMCR, AEJMC, and ICA conferences, receiving the IAMCR Urban Communication Award. Her expertise lies in digital media ethics, risk communication, and the socio-political impact of emerging technologies.

🎓 Education

Yanchun Chen is pursuing her Ph.D. in Information Communication at CUC (2024–Present), focusing on digital public opinion. She holds an M.S. in Communication (Computational Communication) from the State Key Laboratory of Media Convergence and Communication, CUC (2022–2024), where she analyzed communication data to interpret public sentiment. She completed her B.S. in Tourism Management from Minjiang University (2017–2021), developing foundational insights into media’s impact on cultural narratives. Her academic journey reflects an interdisciplinary approach, integrating communication theories with computational methodologies.

💼 Experience

Yanchun has conducted extensive data analysis at the State Key Laboratory of Media Convergence and Communication, focusing on public opinion trends. At the National Broadcast Media Language Resources Monitoring and Research Center, she developed a systematic media monitoring ledger. She has collaborated on international research, applying social network analysis and topic modeling to urban communication and media ethics. Her studies on deepfake resurrection, AI-generated narratives, and crisis communication have contributed to scholarly discourse in media ethics. Additionally, she has served as a research assistant on digital geopolitics projects, addressing trust issues in global media.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Yanchun has received the prestigious IAMCR Urban Communication Award (2024) for her groundbreaking research. She has been recognized with first-class scholarships, an Outstanding Graduate award, and the highest-level alumni scholarship at CUC. She also holds a National Computer Level II certificate and a bilingual tour guide certification. Her research has been nominated for the Best Researcher Award at the International Academic Awards. These accolades underscore her contributions to media studies, computational communication, and digital ethics.

🔬 Research Focus

Yanchun’s research explores urban memory in digital media, risk communication, and ethical implications of AI-generated content. She examines visual representation in short-form media and its role in shaping public perceptions. Her work on deepfake resurrection delves into digital immortality and narrative ethics. Additionally, she investigates media trust, particularly in global crisis communication, using computational methods like DTM topic modeling and social network analysis. Her studies contribute to understanding media convergence, digital ethics, and the socio-political impact of emerging communication technologies.

Publication Top Note

Urban visual representation and ethical narrative risks

Conclusion

Dr. Yanchun Chen demonstrates exceptional research contributions, global academic recognition, and innovative methodologies in digital communication and public opinion studies. Their publications in top-tier journals, prestigious awards, and interdisciplinary research focus make them a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Fayiz Amin | Civil engineering | Young Scientist Award