Abhay Chavan | Emerging Technologies | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Abhay Chavan | Emerging Technologies | Research Excellence Award

University of Oklahoma, United States

Abhay Chavan is a researcher and educator specializing in construction science, modular construction, sustainability, and digital technologies in the built environment. His academic and professional work integrates architecture, offsite construction, lean construction practices, and immersive technologies such as virtual reality for educational and industry applications. He has contributed to teaching construction management and architectural design courses while actively engaging in research related to workflow optimization, energy-efficient construction, and industrialized building systems. His publications, research grants, and scholarly presentations demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation in construction education and sustainable project delivery within the architecture and construction sectors.

Professional Profile 

Education

Abhay Chavan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Design, and Construction at the University of Oklahoma. His doctoral research focuses on modularity and offsite construction, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and innovation in industrialized construction systems. He also earned a Master of Building Construction from Auburn University, where his graduate work addressed infection control during hospital renovation projects. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor of Architecture from Shivaji University, developing a strong foundation in architectural design, sustainability, and built environment planning. His academic background reflects a multidisciplinary integration of architecture, construction management, sustainability, and emerging construction technologies.

Professional Experience

Abhay Chavan has built substantial academic and industry experience in construction science, architecture, sustainability consulting, and educational innovation. He has served as an Instructor of Record at the University of Oklahoma, teaching courses related to construction technology, construction documents, and design fundamentals. His teaching approach integrates digital tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and virtual learning systems to enhance practical learning outcomes. He also contributed as a Teaching Assistant in graduate research methodology, field surveying, and project controls courses. Prior to his academic roles in the United States, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Vishwakarma University, where he taught architectural design studios, sustainability, and architectural graphics while mentoring student research and innovation projects. In industry, he gained expertise in modular construction systems during his internship at Volumod Modular Solutions, contributing to LEED certification processes, production optimization, and waste reduction strategies. He also worked with dbHMS Consultants as an Energy Modeler and Project Manager, focusing on energy simulation, green building certifications, and sustainable design strategies for large-scale projects. His experience combines research-driven thinking with practical implementation in architecture and construction.

Research Interest

Abhay Chavan’s research interests are focused on modular and offsite construction, lean construction practices, sustainable building systems, immersive technologies in education, and digital transformation in the built environment. His doctoral research explores how modularity can improve productivity, efficiency, and scalability in offsite construction systems. He has also conducted significant research on the application of virtual reality in architecture and construction education, examining how immersive technologies can enhance learning, visualization, and student engagement. Additional research areas include value stream mapping, workflow optimization, energy-efficient construction, and sustainability-driven project delivery. His published work demonstrates an interdisciplinary approach that connects construction management, educational technology, sustainability, and industrialized building methods.

Awards and Honors

Abhay Chavan has received multiple academic scholarships, research grants, and professional recognitions for his contributions to construction science and educational innovation. He was awarded the Klay Kimker Student Enrichment Scholarship and the Zee & Madge May Vincent Scholarship at the University of Oklahoma in recognition of his academic and research achievements. He also secured First Place in the Gibbs College of Architecture Graduate Student Showcase for his research presentation. His research initiatives have been further supported through competitive travel grants and a Program for Research Enhancement Grant focused on integrating virtual reality into construction and design education. In addition, his professional qualifications include OSHA-30 certification and registration with the Council of Architecture in India, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and industry standards.

Publications Top Noted

  • General Contractor Knowledge of Infection Control Requirements on Hospital Renovation Construction Projects
    Authors:
    W. Collins, P. Holley, A. Chavan, A. Sattineni
    Year: 2020
  • An Interdisciplinary Pilot Study and Prototype Development for the Containment of Concrete Washout Waste
    Authors:
    P. Holley, E. Lynn, B. Bush, A. Chavan
    Year: 2019
  • Virtual Reality as a Supportive Tool for Design Education
    Authors:
    A. Chavan, S. Ghosh
    Year: 2024
  • Role of Modularity in Adoption of Offsite Construction
    Authors:
    A. Chavan, S. Ghosh
    Year: 2024
  • Optimizing Volumetric Offsite Construction Production Line by Utilization of Value Stream Mapping – A Case Study
    Authors:
    A. Chavan, S. Langar, S. Ghosh
    Year: 2025
  • Use of Virtual Reality in Construction Education – USA Educators’ Perspectives
    Authors:
    A. P. Chavan, S. Ghosh, T. McCuen
    Year: 2026
  • Use of Virtual Reality in Construction Higher Education in the US
    Authors:
    A. Chavan, S. Ghosh, T. McCuen
    Year: 2024

Qinjie Lin | Structural Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Mr. Qinjie Lin | Structural Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Chongqing University | China

Qinjie Lin is a researcher affiliated with Chongqing University, China, where he is connected with the State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology and participates in engineering research related to mechanical systems and thermal-fluid dynamics. His work, as seen on academic networking sites like ResearchGate, shows involvement in both simulation-based engineering analysis and experimental studies of mechanical and thermal systems.  His publication record (as indexed on ResearchGate) includes research on the temperature and fluid characteristics of gear and transmission systems, particularly in aerospace applications. Several of his papers focus on numerical analysis of fluid and temperature fields in accessory gearboxes and fluid-solid coupling heat transfer in aviation transmission components, indicating expertise in leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element modeling (FEM) for engineering problems.  Earlier work by Lin also explores surface integrity and material behavior following shot peening, a widely used surface-strengthening process. These studies analyze how parameters like coverage and peening velocity influence residual stress, surface roughness, and microstructural characteristics of steel components—topics relevant to mechanical design, fatigue life, and manufacturing quality.  His research output shows a blend of practical engineering and theoretical modeling, with multiple articles and preprints that reflect both applied mechanics and thermal field simulation. The ResearchGate profile lists around 11 publications with hundreds of reads and dozens of citations, suggesting a developing academic impact in mechanical and aerospace engineering domains.  Although specific Scopus metrics (such as citation counts and h-index) weren’t retrievable from the provided link, his published work reflects active engagement with numerical analysis methods and applied research problems, especially in the context of energy transfer, materials processing, and mechanical systems common to advanced engineering research at contemporary Chinese universities.

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Featured Publication


Numerical Analysis of Fluid and Temperature Field of an Accessory Gearbox

– Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering (English Edition), 2025

Alexey Beskopylny | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny | Structural Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny | Don State Technical University | Russia

Dr. Alexey N. Beskopylny, Doctor of Technical Sciences and Professor, currently serves as Vice-Rector at Don State Technical University and works in the Department of Transport Systems. A distinguished researcher in civil and materials engineering, his work focuses on advanced construction materials, sustainable concrete technologies, and the integration of artificial intelligence in structural analysis. Over his prolific career, he has authored more than 190 scientific publications, with 151 indexed in the Web of Science, accumulating over 1,500 citations and an H-index of 20. Prof. Beskopylny’s recent research (2020–2025) emphasizes eco-friendly and high-performance concretes, geopolymer binders, nanomaterial reinforcement, and machine learning-based predictive modeling for structural behavior. He has pioneered studies on the use of waste materials—including glass, coffee grounds, banana leaf ash, and natural fibers such as hemp and flax—to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and ecological properties of concrete. His works on digital image correlation, ultrasonic diagnostics, and computer vision demonstrate innovative methods for assessing microstructure, defects, and performance in concrete and composite materials. A major theme in his publications is the optimization of concrete properties through numerical simulations, AI algorithms, and experimental validation, bridging sustainable construction with digital engineering. He has published extensively in leading journals such as Scientific Reports, Applied Sciences, Materials, Polymers, Buildings, and Case Studies in Construction Materials. Through his interdisciplinary approach, Prof. Beskopylny has significantly advanced the fields of civil engineering, materials science, and sustainable infrastructure. His contributions have provided new pathways for developing energy-efficient, durable, and environmentally responsible construction materials—positioning him as a leading voice in modern engineering innovation and green construction technologies.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Research Gate

Featured Publications 

Zubarev, K. P., Razveeva, I., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Mailyan, L. R., Shakhalieva, D. M., Chernil’nik, A., & Nikora, N. I. (2025). Predicting the strength of heavy concrete exposed to aggressive environmental influences by machine learning methods. Buildings, 15(21), 3998. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15213998

Özkılıç, Y. O., Kalkan, İ., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., Umiye, O. A., Althaqafi, E., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Beskopylny, A. N. (2025). Effect of stirrup spacing and recycled steel wires on the shear and energy dissipation of pultruded GFRP hybrid beams. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics. https://doi.org/10.1177/15589250251380680

Ecemiş, A. S., Yildizel, S. A., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., & Özkılıç, Y. O. (2025). Sustainable concrete with waste tire rubber and recycled steel fibers: Experimental insights and hybrid PINN–CatBoost prediction. Polymers, 17(21), 2910. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17212910

Özkılıç, Y. O., Başaran, B., Aksoylu, C., Karalar, M., Zeybek, Ö., Althaqafi, E., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Umiye, O. A. (2025, October 21). Bending performance of reinforced concrete beams with partial waste glass aggregate replacement assessed by experimental, theoretical and digital image correlation analyses. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-20716-0

Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Beskopylny, A. N., Mailyan, L. R., Shilov, A. A., Razveeva, I., Oganesyan, S., Pogrebnyak, A., Chernil’nik, A., & Elshaeva, D. (2025). Enhancing the mechanical properties of sulfur-modified fly ash/metakaolin geopolymers with polypropylene fibers. Polymers, 17(15), 2119. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym17152119