Firas Barraj | Construction and Building Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Firas Barraj | Construction and Building Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | University of Balamand | Lebanon

Assist. Prof. Dr. Firas Barraj is a distinguished researcher and academic in civil engineering, specializing in transportation systems, pavement materials, sustainable construction, and traffic management. His research emphasizes the use of recycled and waste materials in highway infrastructure and the advanced characterization of asphalt and pavement performance. Dr. Barraj has made significant contributions to both fundamental and applied research, developing innovative frameworks for mechanistic-empirical pavement design and probabilistic modeling of recycled asphalt mixtures. He actively engages with the global research community as an associate editor and peer reviewer for multiple reputable journals. Alongside his research, he is an accomplished educator, teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in transportation engineering, sustainable development, and pavement design. His work demonstrates a strong integration of sustainability and practical engineering solutions. According to Scopus, his research impact includes 156 citations, 8 documents, and an h-index reflecting his growing influence in the field.

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Featured Publications

1. Hatoum, A. A., Khatib, J. M., Barraj, F., & Elkordi, A. (2022). Survival analysis for asphalt pavement performance and assessment of various factors affecting fatigue cracking based on LTPP data. Sustainability, 14(19), 12408.

2. Barraj, F., Khatib, J., Castro, A., & Elkordi, A. (2022). Effect of chemical warm mix additive on the properties and mechanical performance of recycled asphalt mixtures. Buildings, 12(7), 874.

3. Barraj, F., Mahfouz, S., Kassem, H., Khatib, J., Goulias, D., & Elkordi, A. (2023). Investigation of using crushed glass waste as filler replacement in hot asphalt mixtures. Sustainability, 15(3), 1–18.

4. Alhakim, G., Jaber, L., Baalbaki, O., & Barraj, F. (2023). Utilization of fan palm, date palm, and Phragmites australis fibers for improving the mechanical behavior of sandy soil. Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment, 33, 100427.

5. Barraj, F., & Elkordi, A. (2022). Investigating the effect of using unclassified fractionated reclaimed asphalt pavement materials on the properties of hot mix asphalt. Construction and Building Materials, 353, 129099.

Milad Khatib | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Milad Khatib | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Supervisor | University of Balamand | Lebanon

Assist. Prof. Dr. Milad Khatib is a distinguished researcher and engineer known for his extensive contributions to civil and environmental engineering, particularly in water resource management, environmental sustainability, and innovative design solutions. He has successfully integrated technical expertise with practical applications, leading to impactful research outcomes such as patented technologies for cleaning polluted waterways and devices designed for post-meal hygiene improvement. His leadership roles in national assessment committees and quality assurance initiatives demonstrate his ability to merge research excellence with institutional development and community benefit. Dr. Khatib’s work reflects a strong commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure, environmental resilience, and interdisciplinary innovation, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in engineering. His continued dedication to scientific progress, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination underscores his growing influence within the global research community. 35 Citations, 30 Documents, 4 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Khatib, M., Daou, A., Mahayri, A. R., Daou, Y., & Baalbaki, O. (2021). The use of shear connectors for enhancing the performance of steel–concrete composite beams: Experimental and numerical assessment. International Journal of Steel Structures, 9.

2. Khatib, M., Abou Saleh, Z., Baalbaki, O., & Temsah, Y. (2018). Numerical punching shear analysis of unbonded post-tensioned slabs with inverted-U shaped. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 22(11), 4490–4499.

3. Khatib, M., Daoud, M., Arairo, W., Saba, M., & Mortada, H. (2023). Water quality parameters assessment of Ras El-Ain Natural Ponds, Tyr, Lebanon. Water Supply, 6.

4. Reddy, N., Chitrahalli Lingaraju, M. K., Kotagi Girisha, S., & Khatib, M. (2024). Runoff modelling for the watershed using hydrological model SWAT under changing environment. Water Resources Management and Water Pollution Control, 21–23.

5. Khatib, M., Daoud, M., Arairo, W., Saba, M., & Mortada, H. (2023). Evaluation of water quality in the south of Lebanon: Case study. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234(7), 410.