Shaokun Yang | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Shaokun Yang | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Shaokun Yang | Engineering | Lecturer at Army Engineering University of PLA | China

Dr. Shaokun Yang is an emerging researcher in the field of geotechnical and civil engineering, with a growing scholarly profile focused on advanced soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and the application of innovative materials and theoretical models to complex ground conditions. Dr. Shaokun Yang’s academic education has been grounded in engineering sciences related to geotechnical engineering and infrastructure development, providing a strong theoretical and analytical foundation for research in soil behavior, stress–strain relationships, and ground improvement technologies. Professionally, Dr. Shaokun Yang has contributed to peer-reviewed international journals through collaborative research that addresses practical and theoretical challenges in civil and marine engineering, demonstrating an ability to integrate experimental investigation with analytical interpretation. Dr. Shaokun Yang’s professional experience is reflected in published journal articles that examine the consolidation theory and application of double-layered foundations for fiber-reinforced solidified lightweight soil, as well as the dynamic properties of dredger fill under coupled effects of initial stress and principal stress rotation, indicating expertise in both static and dynamic soil behavior. The research interests of Dr. Shaokun Yang center on soil consolidation mechanisms, reinforced soil systems, lightweight soil technologies, dredger fill behavior, stress coupling effects, and the performance of foundations under complex loading conditions, with particular relevance to building foundations and marine geotechnical engineering.

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Gennaro Trancone | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Engineering | Research Fellow Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II | Italy

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone is an accomplished civil and environmental engineer with a Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering (Dottorato di Ricerca in Ingegneria dei Sistemi Civili) from Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, where he also holds research fellow appointments and is actively engaged in academic and professional activities integrating civil, environmental, and sustainable engineering practice; Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone completed his doctoral studies at Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in 2024 where he specialized in advanced analytical and experimental methods for environmental monitoring, waste treatment processes and sustainable engineered systems, and he is registered with the Order of Engineers in Naples (sector Civil and Environmental) and participates in Italian engineering society committees with roles in environmental and academic commissions, evidencing his commitment to professional governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and academic leadership in engineering practice and education. Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone’s professional experience encompasses research fellow duties in Ingegneria Civile, Ambientale e Edile since 2024, during which he has led and contributed to multiple research projects spanning sediment contamination, waste valorization, anaerobic processes, and infrastructure materials assessment, developing robust quantitative skills in environmental chemistry, bioprocess engineering, materials characterization, and statistical modelling for environmental systems; his work demonstrates expertise in laboratory and field research, experimental design, ecological risk assessment, and process optimization, bridging fundamental science with applied engineering solutions for environmental sustainability challenges. Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone’s research interests include environmental contaminant mobility and remediation, sustainable waste treatment and valorization, biofilm reactor systems for renewable energy production, micro- and nano-plastic impacts in infrastructure materials, and the development of innovative treatments for emerging contaminants, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach anchored in engineering, environmental science and sustainability. His research skills encompass sediment and contaminant analysis, reactor design and optimization, chemical treatment parameter optimization, ecological monitoring techniques, and integration of statistical tools for complex environmental datasets. Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, earning citations for studies such as assessments of toxic element mobility in sediments and multidisciplinary environmental monitoring, and has been recognized by peers through review invitations and research collaborations; his awards and honors include acknowledgement within professional societies and committee memberships that attest to his academic and professional service, underscoring his influence in the field. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone stands as a dynamic and impactful scholar whose work advances sustainable engineering solutions and fosters interdisciplinary research collaboration, contributing meaningfully to both academic knowledge and practical engineering outcomes.

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Featured Publications:

  1. Ferraro, A., Siciliano, A., Spampinato, M., Morello, R., Trancone, G., Race, M., Guida, M., Fabbricino, M., Spasiano, D., & Fratino, U. (2024). A multidisciplinary approach based on chemical characterization of foreshore sediments, ecotoxicity assessment and statistical analyses for environmental monitoring of marine-coastal areas. Marine Environmental Research. (Cited ~21) ScienceDirect

  2. Ferraro, A., Marino, E., Trancone, G., Race, M., Mali, M., Pontoni, L., Fabbricino, M., Spasiano, D., & Fratino, U. (2023). Assessment of environmental parameters effect on potentially toxic elements mobility in foreshore sediments to support marine-coastal contamination prediction. Marine Pollution Bulletin. (Cited ~25) ScienceDirect

  3. Muscetta, M., Bianco, F., Trancone, G., Race, M., Siciliano, A., D’Agostino, F., Sprovieri, M., & Clarizia, L. (2023). Washing bottom sediment for the removal of arsenic from contaminated Italian coast. Processes. MDPI

  4. Veropalumbo, R., Oreto, C., Viscione, N., Pirozzi, F., Pontoni, L., Trancone, G., Race, M., & Russo, F. (2023). Exploring the effect on the environment of encapsulated micro- and nano-plastics into asphalt mastics for road pavement. Environmental Research.

  5. Ferraro, A., de Sario, S., Attanasio, A., Di Capua, F., Gorgoglione, A., Fratino, U., Mascolo, M. C., Pirozzi, F., Trancone, G., & Spasiano, D. (2023). Phosphorus recovery as struvite and hydroxyapatite from the liquid fraction of municipal sewage sludge with limited magnesium addition. Journal of Environmental Quality.

 

Romulus Mawa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Romulus Mawa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Romulus Mawa | Engineering | China University of Geosciences | China

Dr. Romulus Mawa Tuzingila is an emerging researcher and Ph.D. candidate specializing in geological and petroleum engineering with a focus on rock mechanics, geomechanics, shale reservoir characterization, and subsurface energy resources, currently affiliated with the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan, China, where he contributes to experimental, analytical, and computational research within the Department of Petroleum Engineering and related key laboratories; he received his foundational education in earth sciences and petroleum exploration (with preliminary degrees completed prior to his doctoral studies, details are drawn from his extensive research output and academic profiles), and over the course of his academic career he has gained significant research experience working on multidisciplinary projects involving experimental rock physics, petrophysical characterization of organic-rich shale, hydraulic fracturing mechanisms, and CO₂–rock interactions as relevant to unconventional reservoir development and carbon storage strategies, conducting laboratory experiments such as uniaxial and triaxial compression, brittleness modeling, and mineralogical analysis using tools like X-ray diffraction and nuclear magnetic resonance, which have shaped his strong methodological and analytical expertise in geomechanical testing and numerical modeling; Dr. Tuzingila’s professional experience extends to international collaborations with co-authors from China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and includes contributions to both high-impact scholarly journals and engineering society proceedings, demonstrating his ability to bridge fundamental science with applied energy engineering challenges, and his research interests center on the mechanical behavior of organic-rich marine shales, the effects of mineralogy and anisotropy on fracture propagation, and the implications of CO₂ geological storage and enhanced hydrocarbon recovery, supported by a robust set of research skills that range from experimental design and rock physics modeling to data interpretation and scientific writing; his scholarly contributions have attracted citations in related fields, reflecting peer recognition, and his awards and honors include acknowledgment of his peer-reviewed publications and participation in international research networks, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in geomechanics and energy resources; overall, Dr. Tuzingila’s work continues to impact the understanding of subsurface mechanics and reservoir engineering, positioning him as a notable researcher in earth and energy sciences.

Academic Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications:

Tuzingila, R. M., et al. (2026). Machine learning to estimate the brittleness index of organic shale: Case study of Marcellus Shale formation. Journal of Energy Engineering.