Mr. Afaq Rafi Awan | Construction Management | Best Researcher Award

PhD | Zhengzhou University | China

Afaq Rafi Awan is a motivated and detail-oriented civil engineer from Pakistan, currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering at Zhengzhou University, China. He holds a Master’s in Engineering Science and Management with a focus on Construction Management, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Sichuan University, China. His academic foundation is strongly built around infrastructure design, structural analysis, and construction management, with a specialized emphasis on Building Information Modeling (BIM) applications for safety management and sustainable construction. He has professional experience as an English and ESL teacher at various institutions in China, as well as prior technical experience as an associate engineer and civil surveyor in Pakistan. His research expertise lies in BIM-based safety management, bridge lifecycle resilience, intelligent construction systems, prefabricated bridge structures, digital twin applications in infrastructure, and the use of advanced materials for structural performance enhancement. Throughout his academic journey, Afaq has demonstrated leadership as Vice President and Director of Sports at Zhengzhou University, received multiple academic and athletic awards, and earned prestigious fully funded scholarships including the Chinese Government Scholarship. His achievements also extend to active participation in international conferences, youth forums, and online professional certifications from globally recognized institutions such as Stanford University, DeepLearning.AI, and Columbia University. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in civil engineering, Afaq aspires to contribute to advanced bridge engineering research and the development of durable, efficient, and safe infrastructure systems worldwide.

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Featured Publications

C Yuan, A. R. Awan, & A. Khan. (2025). Construction safety management: Based on the theoretical approach of BIM and the technology acceptance model. Buildings, 15(19), 3444.

Mr. Mohamed Amine ES-SOUFI | Civil Engineering | Young Researcher Award

Research Assistan | university of bordeaux | France

Mohamed Amine Es-Soufi is an engineer and doctoral researcher in civil engineering, specialized in soil and material studies with a strong experimental and analytical approach applied to geotechnics, structures, and environmental engineering. He holds dual engineering diplomas in civil engineering from Polytech Clermont-Ferrand and the Ecole Hassania des Travaux Publics, after completing preparatory classes in Morocco with a top national ranking and earning a mathematics-focused baccalaureate with highest honors. His professional background includes research and development experience at Soletanche Bachy International, site management training with Colas Rhône Alpes Auvergne, and teaching responsibilities in soil mechanics and slope stability at the IUT of Bordeaux. His doctoral research at the University of Bordeaux in collaboration with Geotec focuses on the behavior of clayey soils under drought cycles, shrink-swell phenomena, and the development of innovative stabilization techniques using nano-silica to enhance soil performance and reduce volumetric variations. His research interests center on geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, sustainable construction materials, and environmental resilience of infrastructure. He has presented his work at leading national and international conferences and achieved recognition through awards such as the Public Prize and Jury distinctions in the competition. Combining academic excellence, practical engineering expertise, and innovative research, he demonstrates strong potential to advance geotechnical solutions for infrastructure durability and environmental sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Es-Soufi, M. A. (2023). Étude du potentiel de gonflement et de retrait des sols argileux sous chaussée des routes des marais. Academic Journal of Civil Engineering, 41(1), 293–302.

Es-Soufi, M. A. (2024). Effets de la dessiccation sur le retrait et la fissuration des sols argileux sous chaussée. Academic Journal of Civil Engineering, 42(1), 680–689.

Es-Soufi, M. A. (2025). Effets des cycles de séchage/humidification et de la nano-silice sur la stabilisation des sols argileux sous-chaussée. Academic Journal of Civil Engineering, 43(1), 1137–1147.