Dr. Mahmood Dheyaaldin | Civil Engineering | Best Paper Award

.Material, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq

Profile

Short Biography

Dr. Mahmood Hunar Dheyaaldin is a skilled civil engineer and senior lecturer specializing in sustainable materials of construction. With extensive expertise in the construction, oil, and gas industries, he has made significant contributions to project management and construction material research. His work spans teaching, research, and onsite engineering, reflecting a commitment to innovation and quality assurance. Currently, he is a researcher and lecturer, actively involved in advancing knowledge in civil engineering.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Sustainable Materials of Construction (2022) – Cyprus International University, Nicosia
M.Sc. in Mechanical Structure (2017) – Gaziantep University, Turkey
B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2015) – Ishik University, Iraq

Experience 💼

Dr. Mahmood has diverse experience in academia and the civil engineering industry, particularly in quality control, sustainable construction, and project management. Notable positions include:

Lecturer and Researcher at Koya University (Feb 2024 – Jun 2024)
Civil Engineer at Kurdistan Pipeline Company (KPC) (2023)
QA/QC Civil Inspector at Double Kay Contracting (2024)
Assistant Lecturer at Tishk International University (2021 – 2022)

He has also worked on major projects involving oil pipelines, construction of security facilities, and advanced geopolymer concrete research.

Research Interests 🔬

His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, geopolymer technology, and civil engineering innovations. Specifically, he is interested in:

Geopolymer concrete
Alkali-activated materials
Chemical resistance in construction
Eco-friendly construction methods
He collaborates with multiple international researchers to further advance these areas.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Dr. Mahmood has numerous publications in high-impact journals, contributing to the field of civil engineering. A selection of his works includes:

Effect of Stiffeners on Structural Behavior of Steel Liquid Tanks (International Journal of Energy and Engineering Sciences, 2019)

Numerical Investigation of Structural Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer-Filled Sandwich Panels (International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, 2019)

Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Alkali-Activated Mortar with/without Nano-Silica and Nano-Alumina (Sustainability, MDPI, 2022)

Shrinkage Behaviors and Mechanical Properties of Alkali Activator Mortar (Ceramics International, Elsevier, 2022)

Preparation and Characterization of Novel Prepacked Aggregate Geopolymer (Powder Technology, Elsevier, 2022)

The Effect of Nano-Silica and Nano-Alumina with Polypropylene Fiber on Chemical Resistance of Alkali-Activated Mortar (Sustainability, MDPI, 2022)

Alfredo Dias : Sustainable Innovation Pioneer Award

👨‍🏫 Alfredo Dias stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Sustainable construction . Holding a Ph.d in Delft University of Technology his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Academic Qualifications 📚

Alfredo Manuel Pereira Geraldes Dias pursued his academic journey through a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Coimbra, Portugal, in 1997, achieving a noteworthy final grade of 17 out of 20. 🏗️ His educational path continued with an MSc in Civil Engineering (Structures) from the same university in 1999. 📘 However, the pinnacle of his academic pursuit was marked by a PhD in Mechanical Behavior of Timber-Concrete Connections attained from Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, in 2005. 🌍 This specialized focus on exploring the mechanical intricacies of timber-concrete connections played a pivotal role in shaping his subsequent research and professional engagements within the sphere of timber and composite structures. 🔍

Professional Engagements and Leadership Roles 🏗️🌐

Professional Membership

Senior member of the Portuguese Civil Engineering Association since 2004.Member of the Technical Committee CT14 “Wood” since 2006.Participation as a member of the Technical Committee CT115 “Structural Codes” since 2012.

Leadership and Coordination Responsibilities

Chairman of the National mirror committee from TC 124 since 2009.Chairman of the National mirror committee from TC 250\SC5 since 2014.Coordinator of the Working group “Innovative timber & composite elements for buildings” in COST E29 from 2004 to 2006.Coordinator of the Working group “Hybrid structures” in COST FP1402 “Basis of structural timber design – from research to standards” from 2014 to 2018.Head of the sub-group involved in preparing the new Eurocode 5 part on composite structures from 2011 to 2014.Convener of the WG2 from TC250\SC5 “Composite structures” from 2014 to 2020.Chairman of the Project Team SC5.T2 responsible for preparing the new Eurocode part on timber composites from 2015 to 2018.

Scientific Contributions 🌐📚

Published Research

Authored or co-authored 72 papers in ISI-Web of Knowledge indexed International Journals, with 66 specifically focusing on timber products and structures since 2005.Contributed to 66 papers in non-indexed journals and scientific conferences, with 60 covering topics related to timber products and structures since 2005.

Reviewer Engagement

Acted as an independent reviewer for 25 different International Journals since 2005.Served as an independent reviewer in 15 international conferences associated with timber products and structures since 2005.

Academic Supervision

Supervised or co-supervised 10 PhD theses, successfully concluding 6 and currently overseeing 4 ongoing research endeavors since 2005.

Research Project Involvement

Involved in 25 research projects, all focused on timber products and structures since 2005, taking the lead in 18 of these projects as the principal investigator.

Alfredo Dias’s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Cited by: All – 2134, Since 2018 –1466
h-index: All – 22, Since 2018 – 20
i10-index : All -48 Since 2018 -39

Summary 🔍

Reinforced concrete corner for timber frame moment resisting joints –Design and experimental assessment

🌟 Introduces an innovative moment-resisting joint design for timber frames. 🪵 Uses a prismatic corner filled with robust concrete reinforced by steel bars within the timber beam and column. 🔍 Conducts analytical and experimental studies to assess resisting moment, stiffness, and failure modes of the proposed joint. 📏 Explores how timber cross-section and steel bar diameters influence resisting moment via a mechanical stress-strain model. ⚙️ Prefers steel bar yielding over timber shear failure, considering steel’s ductility. 🧪 Produces and tests knee joint specimens with varying steel bar diameters, aligning well with analytical estimates. 🛠️ Performs tests on polygonal bolted joint specimens for comparison purposes. 💪 Shows significantly improved rotational stiffness and bending strength compared to traditional bolted joints. 🏁 Concludes the joint’s structural effectiveness and its promising potential for real-world applications.