Regasa Yadeta Sembeta | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Regasa Yadeta Sembeta | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mattu University | Ethiopia

Regasa Yadeta Sembeta is a civil engineer with a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from Jimma Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Mattu University. Since 2009 he has served as a teacher, researcher, reviewer and community-service academic, progressing to an editorial-board position at Mattu University through sustained academic contributions. His research spans structural and sustainable construction engineering, including finite-element analysis of encased composite columns, performance evaluation under monotonic and cyclic loads, and sustainability-driven materials design such as geopolymer concrete using industrial by-products e.g. copper slag, recycled aggregate, GGBFS and natural fibers e.g. bamboo fiber. Through numerous peer-reviewed publications he has advanced understanding in load-capacity modeling of composite columns, mechanical and thermal performance of sustainable/conventional concrete, and optimization of fiber-reinforced composite materials. His work reflects a strong commitment to combining structural performance with environmental sustainability, computational modelling, and innovative materials research. With 10 Documents publications, 29 citations, and an h-index of 3, his academic impact shows both breadth and influence in the civil/construction engineering community. He remains dedicated to mentoring students, expanding sustainable construction research, and contributing to community-oriented engineering education.

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Featured Publications

Yadeta Sembeta, R., & Zerfu, K. (2023). Finite element‐based performance analysis of encased composite columns under monotonic axial compression load. Advances in Civil Engineering, 2023(1), 5974705.

Yadeta Sembeta, R., Zerfu, K., Mersha, M., & Agon, E. C. (2024). The effects of different steel sections on the performance of encased composite columns under cyclic lateral loads. Results in Engineering, 24, 103510.

Yadeta Sembeta, R., Rath, B., Agon, E. C., Dereje, B., Garoma, S., Debela, A., & Kebede, K. (2023). Modification of load carrying capacity model for composite columns. Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 8(1), 11.

Yadeta Sembeta, R., Arunvivek, G. K., Anandaraj, S., Kumar, P., & Pratap, B. (2025). Compressive strength modelling of cenosphere and copper slag–based geopolymer concrete using deep learning model. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 27849.

Yadeta Sembeta, R., Paswan, R. K., Kumar, P., & Kumar, V. (2025). Mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag binder–based concrete at elevated temperatures. Discover Sustainability, 6(1), 744.

Mehran Zeynalian | Steel | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mehran Zeynalian | Steel | Best Researcher Award

The university of Isfahan | Iran

Dr. Mehran Zeynalian is a full Professor of Civil Engineering with a research focus on the seismic performance of cold-formed steel (CFS) structures, risk analysis, and construction project management. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering with specialization in seismic performance assessment and risk modelling of CFS systems, as well as MSc and BE degrees in Civil Engineering. He has published over 51 peer-reviewed papers in international journals and conferences, accumulating more than 1003 citations and an h-index of  18. His research interests include experimental and numerical studies on cold-formed steel shear walls, trusses, and connectors, analytical hysteresis modelling, reliability-based infrastructure management, and the application of artificial intelligence to predict structural behaviour. He has extensive experience teaching and supervising courses in structural analysis, construction management, and steel structures. His academic excellence has been acknowledged through multiple awards and research grants for outstanding scholarly contributions and innovative research. Combining analytical, experimental, and computational approaches, his work advances the understanding of seismic and structural performance, contributing to safer, more efficient, and sustainable steel and composite structural systems.

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Featured Publications

Zeynalian, M., & Ronagh, H. R. (2011). A numerical study on seismic characteristics of knee-braced cold-formed steel shear walls. Thin-Walled Structures.

Zeynalian, M., Ronagh, H. R., & Hatami, S. (2012). Seismic characteristics of K-braced cold-formed steel shear walls. Journal of Constructional Steel Research.

Zeynalian, M., Trigunarsyah, B., & Ronagh, H. R. (2012). Modification of advanced programmatic risk analysis  and management model for the whole project life cycle’s risks. Journal of Construction Engineering and  Management.

Zeynalian, M., & Mokhtari, M. (2017). A new displacement-control analytical hysteresis model for structural    systems. International Journal of Civil Engineering.

Hosseinpour, S., Zeynalian, M., Ataei, A., & Daei, M. (2021). An experimental study on structural performance  of U-shaped shear connector in composite cold-formed steel floor joists. Engineering Structures.