Mr. Nikos Mantadakis | Floating Structures | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nikos Mantadakis | Floating Structures | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nikos Mantadakis | PhD candidate | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) | Greece

Nikolaos (Nikos) Mantadakis is a Greek civil engineer and researcher whose work focuses on the numerical modeling and hydroelastic analysis of floating offshore systems for the co-exploitation of wind and wave energy. His research lies at the intersection of marine renewable energy, structural engineering, and computational mechanics, emphasizing the development of advanced simulation frameworks for fully coupled aero-hydro-servo-elastic analyses. He has contributed extensively to projects related to offshore renewable energy technologies, including the conceptual design and numerical evaluation of floating wind turbine systems. His computational expertise spans finite element modeling, wave-structure interactions, and the use of hydrodynamic and structural analysis software such as WAMIT, ABAQUS, and OpenFAST. Nikolaos’s research contributions have been published in high-impact international journals and presented at leading conferences in marine and offshore engineering. He has actively participated in European collaborative research initiatives, such as COST Action CA17105 (WECANet), which aim to advance marine renewable energy deployment across Europe. His scholarly influence is reflected in his Scopus profile, with 78 citations across 75 documents and an h-index of 4, while his Google Scholar profile also demonstrates consistent citation growth. His peer-review experience includes contributions to prestigious journals and international conferences in offshore and polar engineering.

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Featured Publications

Mantadakis, N., Loukogeorgaki, E., & Troch, P. (2025). A computational framework for fully-coupled time-domain aero-hydro-servo-elastic analysis of hybrid offshore wind and wave energy systems. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(11), 2047.

Raghavan, V., Loukogeorgaki, E., Mantadakis, N., Metrikine, A. V., & Lavidas, G. (2024). HAMS-MREL, a new open-source multiple body solver for marine renewable energies: Model description, application, and validation. Renewable Energy, 237, 121577.

Mantadakis, N., Loukogeorgaki, E., & Karimirad, M. (2021). Accounting for hydroelasticity in the analysis of offshore wind turbine spar-type platforms. International Journal of Offshore and Polar Engineering, 31(1), 121–128.

Chatjigeorgiou, I. K., Loukogeorgaki, E., Anastasiou, E., & Mantadakis, N. (2020). Ultimate image singularities in oblate spheroidal coordinates with applications in hydrodynamics. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 8(1), 32.

Argyroudis, S., Nasiopoulos, G., Mantadakis, N., & Mitoulis, S. A. (2020). Cost-based resilience assessment of bridges subjected to earthquake excitations including direct and indirect losses. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 1, 1–13.

Giuseppe La Ferla | Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla | Construction Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Doctor | Polytechnic University of Madrid | Spain

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla is a distinguished academic and professional architect specializing in construction and architectural technology. Based in Madrid, Spain, he combines a solid academic career with over two decades of professional practice across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. His expertise focuses on sustainable building envelopes, bioclimatic design, and energy-efficient construction systems. He has contributed extensively to teaching, research, and architectural projects, bridging theory and practice. As a professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, he plays a significant role in advancing innovative research on façade technologies and guiding future architects in sustainable construction methods.

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Education Background

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla earned his PhD in Construction and Architectural Technology at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, where his thesis investigated the thermal performance of radiant glass within glazed envelopes. Earlier, he graduated with a Master Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Turin, further consolidating his academic foundation in design and construction. His professional registration was completed at the University of Reggio Calabria, affirming his formal credentials to practice architecture. His academic training is complemented by specialized courses in building codes, fire precautions, technical roofing, and advanced English language certification, establishing a multidisciplinary foundation for his career.

Professional Experience

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla has extensive international professional experience, having worked as a lead architect at Chapman Taylor Spain for over two decades. In this role, he led large-scale urban, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, coordinating bioclimatic studies and sustainability strategies across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. His portfolio includes shopping centers, masterplans, luxury housing, healthcare facilities, and hospitality projects. Beyond practice, he has served as a professor in various master’s programs at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and guest lecturer at international institutions. His career bridges high-level architectural design with advanced academic instruction, integrating sustainability into practice.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla has received recognition for his architectural and academic contributions through various prizes and honors. His work earned the UN-Habitat Dubai International Best Practice award for sustainable forestry management, and he won prizes in international architectural competitions in Italy and Poland. He has also been honored with recognition for contributions as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society. Additionally, his innovative designs have been exhibited publicly, including selection in permanent exhibitions in Madrid. His career is marked by a consistent commitment to excellence in both architectural innovation and sustainable practice.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla’s research interests are centered on sustainable construction technologies, adaptive façades, and energy-efficient building envelopes. His doctoral research focused on the characterization and experimental simulation of radiant glass as a heating and comfort system. He has participated actively in European research networks such as COST Actions on Smart Energy Regions anon Adaptive Façades, contributing to working groups on adaptive technologies, performance methods, and policy innovation. His collaborations extend across international institutions, emphasizing experimental monitoring, computational prediction, and bioclimatic design. His work reflects a consistent effort to integrate sustainability with architectural innovation.

Publication Top Notes

Title: Design of a Shipping Container-Based Home: Structural, Thermal, and Acoustic Conditioning
Published Year: 2025
Citation: 1

Title: Radiant glass façade technology: thermal and comfort performance base on experimental monitoring of outdoor test cells
Published Year: 2020
Citation: 17

Title: Geometric Game Facing the Mediterranean. The Teulada-Moraira Auditorium.
Published Year: 2012.
Citation: 1.

Title: Network Movement. The Magic Box in Madrid
Published Year: 2011
Citation: 1

Title: Residential Complex in the Sanchinarro Urban Development Plan in Madrid
Published Year: 2011
Citation: 1

Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Giuseppe La Ferla embodies a rare balance of academic rigor, professional achievement, and international collaboration. His career illustrates a strong dedication to advancing sustainable design, not only through theoretical exploration but also in real-world applications across diverse architectural contexts. With extensive teaching experience and a long history of participation in global research initiatives, he continues to shape the discourse around sustainable building envelopes and adaptive façade systems. His work highlights the critical role of architecture in addressing environmental challenges and reflects his ongoing contribution to both education and professional practice in construction technology.

Maged Al-Barashi | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maged Al-Barashi | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Aircraft quality and reliability, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology, China

🌟 Dr. Maged Manea Manea Al-Barashi is an accomplished academic, researcher, and engineer specializing in power systems and electrical engineering. Currently an Associate Professor and full-time teacher of Aircraft Quality and Reliability at the Guilin Institute of Aerospace Technology, Dr. Maged has made significant contributions to the fields of high-speed railway and aircraft power systems. With an extensive academic background and global research exposure, he is recognized for his innovative approaches to improving power quality and efficiency.

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Education

🎓 Dr. Maged holds a Ph.D. in Power System and Automation Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University (2018–2023). He completed his Master’s in Power and Mechanical Engineering from Cairo University (2012–2015) and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Power System Engineering from Aleppo University (2003–2009).

Experience

💼 Dr. Maged has held various roles, including Senior Technical Engineer at NEDCO, Sales Support Engineer at MAM International, and Lecturer at the Institute of Industrial Technology. Since August 2023, he has been a full-time teacher at the Guilin Institute of Aerospace Technology, where he was promoted to Associate Professor in March 2024. He also serves as a research assistant and is actively involved in reviewing for prestigious journals like IEEE JESTPE, ISA Transactions, and IET Power Electronics.

Awards and Honors

🏆 Dr. Maged has received numerous certificates of excellence throughout his academic journey, alongside recognition for his international contributions, such as being a member of the Executive Committee of the Yemeni Students Association in China (2021–2022). He has been honored by the Yemeni Embassy for his exceptional academic achievements and service.

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Maged’s research is focused on improving power quality in high-speed railway systems, aircraft power systems, and grid-connected converters. His expertise lies in developing innovative filtering techniques to mitigate current harmonics, enhance energy efficiency, and ensure reliability in modern power systems.

Conclusion

🌍 Dr. Maged Manea Manea Al-Barashi is a dedicated academic and researcher whose work bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications in power systems. His passion for improving power quality and reliability continues to drive impactful contributions to the fields of electrical and aerospace engineering.

Publications

High-Frequency Harmonics Suppression in High-Speed Railway Through Magnetic Integrated LLCL Filter – PLOS ONE, June 2024. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304464. Cited by 12.

Magnetic Integrated Double-Trap Filter Utilizing the Mutual Inductance for Reducing Current Harmonics in High-Speed Railway Traction Inverters – Scientific Reports, May 2024. DOI: 10.1038/S41598-024-60877-Y. Cited by 15.

Enhancing Power Quality of High-Speed Railway Traction Converters by Fully Integrated T-LCL Filter – IET Power Electronics, April 2023. DOI: 10.1049/pel2.12415. Cited by 8.

Magnetic Integrated LLCL Filter with Resonant Frequency Above Nyquist Frequency – IET Power Electronics, October 2022. DOI: 10.1049/pel2.12313. Cited by 10.

Optimizing Solar Power Efficiency in Smart Grids Using Hybrid Machine Learning Models for Accurate Energy Generation Prediction – Scientific Reports, July 2024. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-68030-5. Cited by 18.

Review of Recent Control Strategies for the Traction Converters in High-Speed Train – IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, June 2022. DOI: 10.1109/TTE.2022.3140470. Cited by 22.

Improving Power Quality in Aircraft Systems: Usage of Integrated LLCL Filter for Harmonic Mitigation – IEEE 3rd International Conference on Energy and Electrical Power Systems (ICEEPS), July 2024. DOI: 10.1109/ICEEPS62542.2024.10693264.

Fully Integrated TL-C-L Filter for Grid-Connected Converters to Reduce Current Harmonics – IEEE 12th Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition – Asia (ECCE-Asia), May 2021. DOI: 10.1109/ECCEAsia49820.2021.9479097.

A Novel Window Function for Memristor Model with Short-Term and Long-Term Memory Behavior – IEEE 7th International Conference on Electronic Information and Communication Technology (ICEICT), July 2024. DOI: 10.1109/ICEICT61637.2024.10671129.

Evaluating the Energy System in Yemen– Journal of Electrical Engineering (JEE), January 2016.

Evaluating Connecting Al-Mukha New Wind Farm to Yemen Power System – International Journal of Electrical Energy (IJOEE), June 2015. DOI: 10.12720/ijoee.3.2.57-67.

Agostino Giorgio | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Agostino Giorgio | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Researcher and Assistant Professor, Politecnico di Bari, Italy

Agostino Giorgio, a distinguished Researcher and Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Bari, Italy, holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering and leads the Digital Electronics Lab since 2020. Born in Bari, Italy, in 1969, his career spans pivotal advancements in embedded systems, FPGA implementations, AI applications, nanoelectronics, and quantum computing. His innovative contributions extend to telemedicine, home care, and personal safety electronics.

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Education📚

Agostino Giorgio completed his Laurea degree with honors in Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic of Bari in 1994, followed by a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering in 1998. His academic journey laid the foundation for his extensive research and teaching career.

Experience 💼

Since 1998, Agostino Giorgio has served as a Researcher and Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Bari, where he pioneers research in digital electronics and its applications. He has spearheaded numerous projects and collaborations, notably with the National Institute of Nuclear Physics and AstraZeneca, contributing significantly to fields like particle accelerators for tumor therapy and telemonitoring systems for heart failure.

Research Interests 🔬

Agostino Giorgio’s research interests encompass embedded systems, FPGA design, AI implementation on microcontrollers, quantum computing, and digital electronics for telemedicine and home care applications. His work focuses on advancing technology’s role in enhancing healthcare and safety systems.

Awards 🏆

Agostino Giorgio has earned acclaim for his research contributions, including his nomination for the Best Researcher Award, recognizing his innovations in AI-driven personal safety devices and quantum computing emulation.

Publications

IEEE Access (2024): “Project and Implementation of a Quantum Logic Gate Emulator on FPGA Using a Model-Based Design Approach” – cited by 0 articles.

Journal of Low Power Electronics and Applications (2023): “FPGA-Based Decision Support System for ECG Analysis” – cited by 7 articles.

International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology (2023): “Artificial intelligence methods for image classification applied to biological sounds for the early diagnosis of cardiorespiratory pathologies and COVID-19 infection” – cited by 0 articles.

Adel Hanna | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Adel Hanna | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Dr. Adel M. Hanna, Ph.D., P. Eng., F.ASCE, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University. With a career spanning over four decades, he is renowned for his exceptional contributions to foundation engineering, including groundbreaking research, extensive publications, and influential leadership roles in professional societies.

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Education 📚

Dr. Hanna completed his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University) in 1978, focusing on the bearing capacity of footings on layered soils. Prior to that, he earned his M. Eng. from Cairo University and his B. Eng. from Ain-Shams University, both with a specialization in geotechnical and structural engineering.

Experience 👨‍🔬

As a pioneer in geotechnical engineering education, Dr. Hanna introduced the field to Concordia University in 1978. He has since led extensive research endeavors, served as a consultant on various projects globally, and supervised over 100 Master’s and Doctorate degrees. His expertise extends to foundation design, soil-structure interaction, dynamics, and mechanics of foundations, among other areas.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Hanna’s research interests encompass a wide range of topics within foundation engineering, including experimental, numerical, and analytical investigations on shallow and deep foundations, difficult soils, and the effects of differential settlement on superstructures. He is also passionate about advancing the understanding of soil-structure interaction and dynamic behaviors of foundations.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Hanna’s contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the G. Geoffrey Meyerhof Award in 2010 for his outstanding contribution to foundation engineering. His dedication and excellence have also earned him recognition from professional societies like the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), where he is a Fellow.

Publications

📝 Here are some of Dr. Hanna’s notable publications:

Hanna, A. M., & Meyerhof, G. G. (1978). “Bearing Capacity of Footings under Vertical and Inclined Loads on Layered Soils.” Geotechnique. Cited by this article.

Hanna, A. M. (2003). “Foundation Engineering for Difficult Soils.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Cited by this article.

Hanna, A. M. (2010). “Soil-Structure Interaction in Shell-Type Foundations.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Cited by this article.