Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

ADJUNCT LECTURER / RESEARCHER at Structural Engineering, UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY, Greece

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis completed his secondary education at the 2nd High School of Kavala and the Polykladiko Lyceum of Kavala. He obtained his Certificate of Studies of Lyceum from the Polykladiko Lyceum of Kavala with a grade of 196/8, earning a distinction. Following the Pan-Hellenic examinations, he enrolled in the Department of Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), where he pursued his undergraduate studies from 1996 to 2001. He graduated with a Diploma of Civil Engineering from the Department of Civil Engineering of A.U.Th. with a grade of 8.0, marking a “Very Good” performance. Dr. Chrysanidis received a Certificate of Academic Equivalence of his Diploma of Civil Engineering from A.U.Th. to diplomas under the international name MASTER in 2010. Continuing his academic journey, he became a postgraduate student in the postgraduate program of study “Earthquakeresistant Design of Structures” at the Department of Civil Engineering of A.U.Th. in 2001-2002, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization with a grade of 8.2, also marked as “Very Good.” Dr. Chrysanidis furthered his education by pursuing postgraduate studies in the program “Structural Steel Design and Business Management” at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine of the University of London from 2004 to 2005. He earned a Postgraduate Diploma Master of Science (MSc) with a Distinction, achieving a grade of 9.01, and also received the Diploma of Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (DIC).

Theodoros Chrysanidis ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 584, Since 2018: 492
  • Citations: 584 (All), 492 (Since 2018)
  • h-index:  12 (All), 12 (Since 2018)
  • i-10index: 24 (All), 21 (Since 2018

These metrics showcase the impact of Chrysanidis ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis has a diverse professional background, starting with his work in a private consulting and construction company from April to September 2004. Here, he was involved in supervising and monitoring construction works in reinforced concrete structures, managing materials, organizing construction sites, and monitoring project economics. From June to December 2006, Dr. Chrysanidis worked at the private consulting and construction company E.M.BI.K. S.A., focusing on static and dynamic analyses of steel industrial buildings and supervising projects in all phases of construction. Since 2005, he has been involved in consulting and supervising private technical projects and, since 2006, has been estimating real estate commercial values as an External Estimator at the Commercial Bank of Greece. Dr. Chrysanidis has also been teaching as an adjunct Lecturer at Universities and Technological Educational Institutes since 2012 and carrying out energy inspections as an Energy Inspector since 2013.

Educational Experience:

From 2009 to 2023, Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis has been actively involved in teaching at various academic institutions and educational establishments. His teaching engagements include positions at prestigious institutions such as the Democritus University of Thrace, specifically the Polytechnic School of Xanthi, the International Hellenic University, and the Hellenic Open University. Additionally, he has taught at the University of Western Macedonia in Koila Kozanis, the University of Thessaly in both Karditsa and Larisa, and the Polytechnic School of Volos, which is also part of the University of Thessaly. Furthermore, Dr. Chrysanidis has contributed to the education sector at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki, the Technological Educational Institute of Kavala, and the Technological Educational Institute of Larisa. His educational reach also extends to Akmi Metropolitan College in Thessaloniki, showcasing his dedication to imparting knowledge across a wide range of academic and technical disciplines.

Teaching Course:

From 2009 to 2023, Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis has taught a variety of courses, including Strength of Materials, which includes laboratory teaching hours, 2D Computer Design – Technical Drawing with laboratory hours, and Special Statics Chapters, also with laboratory teaching hours. He has also taught Special Concrete Constructions, Concrete Applications in Technical Projects, and Construction of Buildings, all with laboratory teaching components. In addition to these, Dr. Chrysanidis has taught Mathematics I and Mathematics II, as well as courses on Steel and Composite Constructions, Reinforced Concrete (with laboratory hours), Reinforced Concrete I, Reinforced Concrete II, and Reinforced Concrete III (with laboratory hours). He has also covered Prestressed Concrete, Statics, Statics II (with laboratory hours), Design of Earthquake-Resistant Structures, and Technical Road Construction Works. These courses demonstrate his comprehensive expertise in civil engineering and structural design.

Research Interest:

Dr. Theodoros Chrysanidis has a diverse range of research interests in the field of civil engineering and earthquake engineering. His interests include earthquake engineering, concrete technologies, and concrete material technology. He is also interested in construction technology, structural reliability, and construction economics. Additionally, Dr. Chrysanidis focuses on topics such as seismics, constructions, buildings, and construction engineering. His research extends to building materials, construction materials, and civil engineering technology. He is also involved in research related to structural analysis, structural stability, and structural dynamics. Furthermore, Dr. Chrysanidis is interested in steel structures, steel design, and topics related to cracking, structural walls, and sustainability in construction. His broad range of research interests demonstrates his commitment to advancing knowledge in various aspects of civil engineering and earthquake engineering.

Publications:

  1. T.A. Chrysanidis, I.A. Tegos (2012), “The influence of tension strain of wall ends to their resistance against lateral instability for low-reinforced concrete walls,” 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 35 citations, 2012.
  2. T. Chrysanidis (2019), “Influence of elongation degree on transverse buckling of confined boundary regions of R/C seismic walls,” Construction and Building Materials, 211, 703-720, 32 citations, 2019.
  3. T.A. Chrysanidis, I. Tegos (2020), “Axial and transverse strengthening of R/C circular columns: Conventional and new type of steel and hybrid jackets using high-strength mortar,” Journal of Building Engineering, 30, 101236, 31 citations, 2020.
  4. T.A. Chrysanidis (2020), “Evaluation of out-of-plane response of r/c structural wall boundary edges detailed with maximum code-prescribed longitudinal reinforcement ratio,” International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 14(1), 1-21, 30 citations, 2020.
  5. T.A. Chrysanidis, I. Tegos (2014), “Modeling and simulation of pneumatic brake system used in heavy commercial vehicle,” IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 11(1), 1-9, 28 citations, 2014.
  6. T. Chrysanidis (2021), “The effect of longitudinal reinforcement ratio on the lateral buckling behavior of R/C walls modelled using prism elements,” Journal of Building Engineering, 42, 102456, 20 citations, 2021.
  7. T. Chrysanidis, V. Panoskaltsis, I. Tegos (2016), “Preliminary design and analysis of cost parameters of a high-rise building: Braced shear wall core system,” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 7(5), 137-152, 17 citations, 2016.
  8. T. Chrysanidis (2023), “Experimental and numerical research on cracking characteristics of medium-reinforced prisms under variable uniaxial degrees of elongation,” Engineering Failure Analysis, 145, 107014, 14 citations, 2023.
  9. T. Chrysanidis, I. Tegos (2016), “Size of seismic tensile strain and its influence on the displacements due to transverse buckling of ultra-highly reinforced structural walls,” ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 11(23), 13884-13890, 14 citations, 2016.
  10. T.A. Chrysanidis, I.A. Tegos (2016), “Influence of elongation degree on out-of-plane buckling of R/C structural walls with a medium high reinforcement ratio,” International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 7(4), 358-364, 13 citations, 2016.

 

 

Prof. Guanghua Cai | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Guanghua Cai : Leading Researcher in Geotechnical Engineering

Associate Head at Geotechnical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, China

He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

🎓 Prof. Guanghua Cai earned his Ph.D. from Southeast University in 2017 and has since held positions as a lecturer and associate professor at Nanjing Forestry University, as well as a postdoctoral fellow at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests span soft ground improvement, sustainable construction materials, solid waste recycling, and geo-environmental engineering. As a principal investigator (PI), he has led projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions in China, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development Science and Technology Project. Prof. Cai is an active member of various committees, including the Youth Working Committee of Environmental Geotechnical Engineering Branch in the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics & Engineering (CSRME), the Youth Working Committee of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Branch in the Chinese Civil Engineering Society, and the Youth Working Committee of the Foundation Committee of Jiangsu Civil and Architectural Society, as well as the Working Committee of Geotechnical Engineering Branch in the Nanjing Architectural Society. He has authored 30 research papers in internationally renowned journals and holds 25 national-authorized invention patents (including 3 international invention patents). Prof. Cai has been recognized with the First Prize of Science and Technology Progress of the Architectural Society of China and serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals. 📚

Research Innovation:

🔬 Prof. Guanghua Cai has completed and is currently involved in 2 research projects. His work has been cited 74 times in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and the Indian Citation Index. He has undertaken 2 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects and published 1 book with an ISBN, encompassing text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all his projects amounts to 60,000 USD. Prof. Cai has published 25 patents and has 15 journal publications in SCI and SCIE indexes, with an additional 20 in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes, and 12 in other indexes. He has graduated 2 research scholars and has 7 ongoing. Over the last 3 years, his cumulative impact factor is 47.916, with an H-index of 5 based on Scopus and Web of Science bibliometrics. Prof. Cai has been an invited speaker/resource person once and has organized 1 research conference/workshop. He has been involved in a total of 12 editorial appointments in journals/conferences and has participated in 5 conference presentations. Prof. Cai has engaged in 1 collaborative activity for research and has received numerous awards and recognitions. He holds functional Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with other universities, industries, and corporates, totaling 1. Additionally, he is a member of 7 professional bodies. His research areas include soil carbonation treatment and foundation improvement. 🏆

Research and Development:

🌱 Prof. Guanghua Cai’s main contributions include the invention of carbonation/stabilization technology for weak soils using reactive MgO. His research investigated the impact of key factors such as MgO content, activity, soil types, and carbonation time on the physicochemical and mechanical properties, as well as the durability of MgO-carbonated soils, proposing optimal conditions for these parameters. Additionally, he established microstructure models of MgO-carbonated weak soils, revealing a comprehensive soil stabilization mechanism involving hydration reaction, ion-exchange adsorption, carbonation reaction, and swell-filling effect.

🔬 Furthermore, Prof. Cai developed novel in-situ carbonation/stabilization construction equipment and processes. This included the invention of two specific construction methods based on the depth of the pre-treated soft soil: mass carbonation/stabilization technology for treating shallow layers (< 3m) of soft soil and carbonated composite pile technology for treating thicker soft soil layers. Corresponding construction equipment and processes were also developed to support these innovative methods. 🏗️

Publications:

Model investigation of the low-carbon MgO-treated soil foundation based on CO2 overall carbonation

Experimental Study on Solidified Lake Sediment Based on Industrial Solid Waste and Construction Waste: Stabilization and Mechanism

Engineering performance and microstructure characteristics of natural marine sediment stabilized with quicklime-activated GGBS under different lime proportions

The Effect of Initial Water Content and Density on the Swelling-Shrinkage and Cracking Characteristics of Compacted Clay

Deep insight into mechanical behavior and microstructure mechanism of quicklime-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag pastes

Influence of Organic Content on the Mechanical Properties of Organic-Rich Soils Stabilized with CaO-GGBS Binder and PC

Influence Mechanism of Fulvic Acid on the Strength of Cement-Solidified Dredged Sludge

Experimental Study on Carbonation of Cement-Based Materials in Underground Engineering