Kazem Javan | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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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.

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.