Agostinho da Silva | engineering and industrial management | Technology and Innovation Leadership Award

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Prof. Agostinho da Silva | engineering and industrial management | Technology and Innovation Leadership Award

Professor, Beira Interior University, Portugal

Agostinho Manuel Antunes da Silva is a distinguished figure in the fields of engineering and industrial management, recognized for his innovative contributions and leadership. Serving initially as Assistant to Captain Salgueiro Maia during the 1985 Portuguese revolution, Silva has emerged as a visionary leader, founding CEI-Zipor Engineering Group and leading the development of over 2,500 advanced industrial systems installed in 57 countries. 🌍🏗️

Education

Agostinho da Silva’s academic journey is marked by a commitment to excellence in management and economics:

  • PhD in Management and Economics from Évora University.
  • Advanced studies in Service Innovation, Service Ecosystems, and Industry 4.0 at prestigious universities. 🎓📚

Experience

Agostinho da Silva has a wealth of professional experience, including:

  • Managing Director at CEI-Zipor Engineering Group, coordinating engineering teams and overseeing the development of advanced industrial systems.
  • Invited Professor at the Business & Economics School (Lisbon) and Polytechnic of Leiria, leading advanced courses and supervising master’s dissertations. 🌟🔧

Research Interest

Agostinho da Silva’s research interests encompass:

  • Service Innovation: Advancing service ecosystems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Industrial Management: Fostering the integration of advanced technologies in various industrial sectors.
  • Sustainable Development: Promoting green technologies and methodologies. 🌿📊

Awards

Agostinho da Silva has been honored with numerous awards, reflecting his impact on industry and academia:

  • Commander of the Order of Entrepreneurial Merit by the President of Portugal.
  • Entrepreneurial Merit Gold Award (2017).
  • Career and Merit Gold Medal (2022).
  • Career Award from Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (2022). 🏆✨

Publications Top Notes

Agostinho da Silva has published extensively, contributing significantly to the fields of engineering and industrial management. Notable publications include:

  1. Towards INDUSTRY 4.0 | A Case Study in the Ornamental Stone Sector – Resources Policy, 2020. (Cited by -)
  2. Flexible-lean Processes Optimization: A Case Study in the Stone Sector – Results in Engineering, 2020. (Cited by -)
  3. Industrial Processes Optimization in Digital Marketplace Context: A Case Study in the Ornamental Stone Sector – Results in Engineering, 2020. (Cited by -)
  4. Improving Blue Economy Through Industry 4.0: A Service Science Perspective – Edited by Inovstone 4.0 consortium, 2019. (Cited by -)

 

 

Zhiyou Jia | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhiyou Jia | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Member, University of Minho, Portugal

Zhiyou Jia is a dedicated civil engineer and researcher currently pursuing a PhD in civil engineering at the University of Minho in Portugal. With a strong background in sustainable construction and the integration of phase change materials into concrete, he has made significant contributions to the field through his research and publications. 🌟🏗️

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Education

Zhiyou Jia’s educational journey reflects his commitment to civil engineering and sustainable construction:

  • PhD in Civil Engineering (09/2021 – Present) at University of Minho, Portugal.
  • Master in Sustainable Construction and Restoration (09/2019 – 07/2021) at University of Minho, Portugal.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (09/2013 – 06/2017) at Nanchang Institute and Technology, China. 🎓📚

Experience

Zhiyou Jia has a diverse professional background, including:

  • Civil Engineer for the construction of the 120 national way in Angola, a China-aided African project (06/2017 – 10/2018).
  • Technical Consultant at Shandong Enbo Company in China.
  • Visiting Professor at Nanchang Institute of Technology. 🌍🔧

Research Interest

Zhiyou Jia’s research interests are primarily focused on:

  • Sustainable Construction: Developing innovative solutions for incorporating waste materials into concrete.
  • Thermal Concrete: Enhancing concrete performance with phase change materials.
  • Recycled Aggregates: Evaluating the durability and mechanical properties of green concrete. 🌿📊

Awards

Zhiyou Jia has been recognized for his contributions to civil engineering with several awards, including:

  • International Young Scientist Awards (04/2023).
  • Foundation for Science and Technology in Portugal (FCT) Fellowship (02/2022 – 02/2026). 🏆✨

Publications Top Notes

Zhiyou Jia has authored several impactful papers. Here are some notable publications with their citation counts and publication years:

  1. Study on phase change materials integration in concrete: Form-stable PCM and Direct Addition – Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2024. (Cited by -)
  2. Application of Aggregates from Construction and Demolition Wastes in Concrete: Review – Sustainability, 2024. (Cited by -)
  3. Durability properties of lightweight concrete with ceramic mould casting waste – Magazine of Concrete Research, 2024. (Cited by -)
  4. Betões com agregados reciclados funcionalizados com material de mudança de fase – Revista Materiais Construção, 2024. (Cited by -)
  5. The Effect of Demolition Concrete Waste on the Physical, Mechanical, and Durability Characteristics of Concrete – Buildings, 2024. (Cited by -)
  6. Physical and mechanical performance of green concrete – Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV, 2023. (Cited by -)

Elżbieta Szafranko | Civil engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Elżbieta Szafranko | Civil engineering | Best Researcher Award

.University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland

Dr. Elżbieta Szafranko is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geoengineering, Institute of Geodesy and Civil Engineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland. With extensive expertise in civil engineering, particularly in management, cost calculation, and multi-criteria analysis in construction, she has significantly contributed to both academic research and practical applications in the field. 🌟🏗️

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Education

Dr. Szafranko holds a PhD in Engineering, showcasing her deep academic background and commitment to advancing the field of civil engineering. Her educational journey has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in both teaching and research. 🎓📚

Experience

Dr. Szafranko has a rich professional background, including:

  • Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geoengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn.
  • Author and Contributor of over 70 scientific journal articles and 60 conference papers.
  • Committee Member of over 10 international scientific conferences.
  • Chairman of SCIE-CONF 2016. 🌍🔬

Research Interest

Dr. Szafranko’s research interests encompass:

  • Civil Engineering Management: Focus on the investment process and economic planning.
  • Environmental Protection: Emphasizing sustainable practices in construction.
  • Multi-Criteria Analysis: Application in assessing building materials and investment projects. 🌿📊

Awards

Dr. Szafranko has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field through numerous accolades and roles in scientific committees, underscoring her influence and leadership in civil engineering. 🏆✨

Publications Top Notes

Dr. Szafranko has authored several impactful papers. Here are some notable publications with their citation counts and publication years:

Implementability of BIM Technology in Light of Literature Studies and Analyses of the Construction Market – Sustainability, 2024. (Cited by -)

Applicability of a novel Indicator Method to assessment of the impact of buildings on the environment – Building and Environment, 2023. (Cited by -)

Modelling of decision processes in construction activity – Applied Sciences, 2022. (Cited by 12)

Application of ANFIS in the preparation of expert opinions and evaluation of building design variants in the context of processing large amounts of data – Automation in Construction, 2022. (Cited by 7)

On the application of sustainable building materials in geodesy and civil engineering – Materials Today: Proceedings, 2022. (Cited by -)

Assessment of the economic efficiency of energy‐saving projects, methodology based on simple and compound methods – Energy Science & Engineering, 2021. (Cited by 9)

Applicability of the theory of similarity in an evaluation of building development variants – Automation in Construction, 2019. (Cited by 8)

Tender procedures and offers evaluation criteria, polish and EU law – Production Management and Business Development, 2019. (Cited by -)

The choice of variant technologies and materials supported by multicriteria methods and an assessment of variants with graphic profiles of criteria – Materials Today Proceedings, 2018. (Cited by -)

Application of multi-criterial analytical methods to ranking environmental criteria in an assessment of a development project – Journal of Ecological Engineering, 2017. (Cited by 14)