Kazem Javan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kazem Javan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Kazem Javan | Western Sydney University | Australia

Mr Kazem Javan is a highly accomplished researcher in civil and environmental engineering, specializing in sustainable infrastructure, water management, and innovative construction materials. His work focuses on developing durable, acid-resistant coatings for sewer pipes and exploring circular economy solutions by incorporating recycled and industrial by-products into construction materials. He has actively contributed to major projects such as the CRC SmartCrete initiative, advancing carbon-absorbing concrete technologies. His research spans climate change impacts on water resources, the water-energy-food nexus, and resource sustainability, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental protection and low-emission solutions. Mr Javan has published extensively in high-impact journals, showcasing his analytical rigor and ability to address complex engineering challenges. His research has earned multiple awards and recognitions, reflecting his influence in both academia and industry. According to Scopus, his measurable research impact includes 151 citations across 9 documents, with an h-index of 6.

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Featured Publications

1. Javan, K., Altaee, A., BaniHashemi, S., Darestani, M., Zhou, J., & Pignatta, G. (2024). A review of interconnected challenges in the water–energy–food nexus: Urban pollution perspective towards sustainable development. Science of the Total Environment, 912, 169319.

2. Javan, K., Mirabi, M., Hamidi, S. A., Darestani, M., Altaee, A., & Zhou, J. (2023). Enhancing environmental sustainability in a critical region: Climate change impacts on agriculture and tourism. Civil Engineering Journal, 45.

3. Javan, K., Lialestani, M. R. F. H., & Nejadhossein, M. (2015). A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Gharehsoo River watershed, Iran. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 1(4), 41.

4. Amirhossien, F., Alireza, F., Javan, K., & Mohammadbagher, S. (2015). A comparison of ANN and HSPF models for runoff simulation in Balkhichai River Watershed, Iran. American Journal of Climate Change, 4(03), 203.

5. Javan, K., Saleh, F. N., & Shahraiyni, H. T. (2013). The influences of climate change on the runoff of Gharehsoo River Watershed. American Journal of Climate Change.

GOZDE BAKIOGLU | Civil engineering | Best Research Article Award

Assist Prof Dr. GOZDE BAKIOGLU | Civil engineering | Best Research Article Award

Assistant Professor, Marmara University, Turkey

Gözde BAKIOĞLU is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at Marmara University, Turkey. She has a robust academic background and extensive research experience in transportation engineering, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. 🚀📚

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Education

Gözde earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) with a GPA of 3.86, graduating as a high honor student in 2022. She was a visiting graduate student at the University of Toronto from 2019 to 2020. She also holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Bogazici University and dual BSc degrees in Civil and Geomatic Engineering from Yıldız Technical University, where she ranked first in her department. 🎓🌟

Experience

 

  • Assistant Professor, Marmara University (February 2024 – Present)
    Gözde currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Marmara University, focusing on civil engineering courses and research.
  • Teaching & Research Assistant, Istanbul Technical University (January 2015 – February 2024)
    She was a Teaching and Research Assistant at ITU in the Department of Transportation Engineering.
  • Full-Time Engineer, Sur Construction Company (June 2013 – April 2014)
    Gözde worked as a full-time engineer at Sur Construction Company, gaining practical industry experience. 🏫🔬

Research Interests

Her research interests include sustainable transportation strategies, the adoption of autonomous vehicles, traffic safety, and the optimization of transportation systems. She employs advanced decision-making and fuzzy set theory methods in her work. 🧠🚗

Awards

Gözde has received numerous accolades, including the First Ranked Award in Geomatic Engineering, a Research Scholarship for Doctoral Studies Abroad from YOK-YUDAB, and TÜBİTAK Incentive Awards for International Scientific Publications (UBYT). 🎖️🏆

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