Rao Arsalan Khushnood | Resilient Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rao Arsalan Khushnood | Resilient Infrastructure | Research Excellence Award

Research Scientist | Tunneling Institute of Pakistan | Pakistan

Rao Arsalan Khushnood is a Senior Research Scientist and Section Head at the Tunneling Institute of Pakistan, specializing in structural engineering and advanced cementitious materials. He has extensive academic and professional experience, including teaching, mentoring, and leading multidisciplinary research and industry projects focused on sustainable infrastructure. His research centers on low-carbon concrete, durability and service life modeling, bio-inspired self-healing materials, and AI-driven material design, reflected in 113 publications with over 4,100 citations and an h-index of 38. He has played active roles in editorial initiatives, curriculum development, and professional engineering bodies, and holds certifications including PMP. His contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors such as leading researcher awards, international competition distinctions, and national-level recognitions for innovation and research excellence in construction materials.

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Muhammad Usman Shahid | Construction Management | Best Construction Management Research Award

Dr. Muhammad Usman Shahid | Construction Management | Best Construction Management Research Award

Doctor | NFC-Institiute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research (IEFR), Faisalaba | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Usman Shahid is an emerging researcher in construction engineering and management, with a strong focus on sustainable construction practices, circular economy integration, and construction waste minimization. His scholarly contributions span high-impact journals, including Scientific Reports and Sustainability, reflecting rigorous application of advanced decision-making tools such as fuzzy DEMATEL and stakeholder-based analyses. With 67 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, his work demonstrates growing academic influence in addressing critical challenges in the construction sector, particularly in developing economies. His research emphasizes policy development, waste quantification, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation to enhance efficiency and sustainability. In addition to journal publications, he has actively contributed to international conferences, advancing discourse on circular economy and project management practices. His academic role further supports research dissemination and capacity building in construction management and engineering systems.

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