Mr. Xi Tianyu | Automation Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xi Tianyu, Northeastern University, China

Dr. Xi Tianyu is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the Northeastern University School of Architecture, specializing in sustainable architecture, architectural technology, and green living. He has led over 10 national and provincial research projects, published more than 50 papers, and holds three authorized patents. He has contributed to national and industry standards, authored textbooks, and received multiple awards for teaching and research excellence. Dr. Xi is actively involved in several professional committees, including the China Urban Science Research Association and the China Engineering Construction Standardization Association, and is a member of international organizations such as ISIAQ and AIJ.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xi Tianyu is a highly accomplished researcher in sustainable architecture, with extensive contributions to green building technologies, energy conservation, and thermal comfort optimization. His leadership in over 10 national and provincial research projects, along with 50+ published papers and multiple patents, demonstrates his strong research impact. His involvement in national standards development, textbook authorship, and architectural design competitions further highlights his influence in academia and industry. Given his outstanding research, academic leadership, and numerous accolades, Dr. Xi Tianyu is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education & Work Experience

🎓 Doctor of Engineering
🏫 Professor & Doctoral Supervisor at Northeastern University School of Architecture

🏆 Achievements

🔬 Led 10+ research projects (national, provincial, and local), including:

🇨🇳 National Natural Science Foundation Key Project sub-projects
🎯 National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund

📄 Published 50+ research papers
📜 3 authorized patents
📘 Co-authored 5 national & industry standards
📖 Contributed to 2 textbooks & authored 1 book (funded by National Publishing Fund)

🎨 Guided 10+ international & domestic architectural design competitions, winning:
🥇 Gu Yu Cup First Prize
🏅 AIM Cup Special Prize
🥉 China Habitat Environment Design Annual Award Bronze Award (2023)

🎖️ Awards & Honors

🏆 Northeastern University Teaching Achievement Awards:

🥇 First Prize (2024)
🥈 Second Prize (2022)
🎓 Excellent Teaching Plan Award
📜 Excellent Homework Guide Award
📖 Excellent Paper Award (Chinese Higher Education Architecture Teaching Guidance Committee)

Publication Top Notes:

Analysis of the Characteristics of Heat Island Intensity Based on Local Climate Zones in the Transitional Season of Shenyang

Optimization of Residential Indoor Thermal Environment by Passive Design and Mechanical Ventilation in Tropical Savanna Climate Zone in Nigeria, Africa

A preliminary study of multidimensional semantic evaluation of outdoor thermal comfort in Chinese

Preliminary Research on Outdoor Thermal Comfort Evaluation in Severe Cold Regions by Machine Learning

A Review of Thermal Comfort Evaluation and Improvement in Urban Outdoor Spaces

Assoc Prof Dr. Abdullah Salamai | Towards automated | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Abdullah Salamai, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Abdullah Ali Salamai is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia. With a robust educational background, he obtained his PhD in Risk Management with honors from the University of New South Wales, Australia, following an MBA from Texas A&M University Commerce, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Yanbu Industrial College, Saudi Arabia.Dr. Salamai’s research interests and expertise lie in the fields of risk management, particularly in supply chains, where he has developed an “Intelligent Decision Support System for Risk Management in Supply Chains.” This work has been recognized internationally, including prestigious accolades such as the Certificate of Excellence for Research Production and publication in high-impact journals like Expert Systems With Applications.Throughout his career, Dr. Salamai has held various leadership roles within academia, including Vice Dean for Research and Development and departmental committee memberships. He has contributed significantly to the academic community as a reviewer for esteemed journals such as IEEE Access, Computers, Materials & Continua, and Scientific Reports, among others.

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🏢 Professional Roles:

Associate Professor (2024) in the Management Department.
Chairman of the Scientific Research Committee (2024).
Member of various university committees including Programs and Plans, and Scientific Committees.
Vice Dean for Research and Development (2016-2014).
Lecturer and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Administrative Sciences.

📚 Education:

PhD in Risk Management, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Texas A&M University Commerce, USA.
Bachelor Degree in Industrial Management with Honors, Yanbu Industrial College, Saudi Arabia.

📜 Achievements and Awards:

Received Certificate of Excellence for Research Production multiple times.
Published in journals like Expert Systems With Applications (Q1, Impact Factor 8.65).
Recognized for academic excellence and research quality by the Saudi Cultural Mission in Australia.
Received awards for contributions to Jazan Community College accreditation.

🔍 Research and Professional Activities:

Reviewer for prestigious journals including IEEE Access, Computers, Materials & Continua, and Journal of Big Data.
Involved in research funding projects such as Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agriculture Development in Saudi Arabia.

👨‍💼 Work Experience:

Previous roles at Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) and Saudi Binladin Operation and Maintenance Company.

🌍 Dr. Salamai’s work spans academia, research, and administration, contributing significantly to the fields of risk management, decision support systems, and sustainable agriculture development.

This biography highlights Dr. Salamai’s extensive academic journey, research contributions, and his commitment to enhancing educational standards and research quality in his field.

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