Dr. Pengfei Zheng | Infrared Detection Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengfei Zheng | Infrared Detection Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengfei Zheng, zhengzhou university, China

Dr. Zheng Pengfei is a Lecturer, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Master’s Supervisor at a prominent Chinese institution, hailing from Luoyang, Henan, China. He earned his Ph.D. in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering from Central South University. His primary research focuses on the coupled analysis of bridge and deck structural systems, as well as the development of intelligent, non-contact structural health diagnosis technologies. These include cutting-edge methods utilizing infrared thermography, ground-penetrating radar, mobile sensor data, and unmanned vehicles. Dr. Zheng has led and contributed to several high-impact research projects funded by the Henan Provincial Science and Technology Department and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His recent work has resulted in multiple top-tier publications in SCI-indexed journals and several invention patents under examination. His achievements were recognized with the Second Prize of the China Railway Society Science and Technology Award in 2024 for his contributions to intelligent inspection platforms for concrete structures using amphibious robotic systems. Dr. Zheng continues to push the frontiers of smart infrastructure monitoring and advanced sensor-driven diagnostics in civil engineering.

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Summary of Suitability: Zheng Pengfei – Best Researcher Award

Zheng Pengfei, a lecturer, postdoctoral researcher, and master’s supervisor from Central South University, is a highly capable and forward-thinking researcher in the field of Bridge and Tunnel Engineering. His contributions over the past several years have demonstrated both academic excellence and real-world impact, particularly in the areas of structural health monitoring and bridge-rail system integration.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering
    🏫 Central South University, China
    Specialized in advanced bridge-deck system analysis and non-contact health monitoring technologies.

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer & Master’s Supervisor
    📍 Henan, China
    Engaged in teaching, research supervision, and applied R&D in bridge engineering and structural health monitoring.

  • 🔬 Postdoctoral Researcher
    🏗 Focused on structural system coupling analysis, and intelligent diagnostics using infrared thermography, GPR, and UAVs.

🧠 Research Achievements

  • Developed innovative non-contact health diagnosis technologies using:

    • 🔥 Infrared Thermography

    • 📡 Ground-Penetrating Radar

    • 🤖 Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs)

    • 📱 Crowdsourced Mobile Sensor Data

  • 🚄 Contributed to national-level projects including:

    • Long-span bridge and railway track interaction analysis

    • Rapid construction tech for scenic bridges

    • 5G-powered highway O&M digital systems

📝 Selected Publications (Recent, SCI-indexed)

  • 📘 Automation in Construction (Q1) – Real-time YOLO model for grouting defect detection

  • 📘 NDT&E International (Q1) – Multiple papers on infrared thermography for detecting voids in tendon ducts

  • 📘 Measurement (Q2) – Detection techniques using active thermal excitation

  • 📘 Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering (Q3) – ML-based seismic analysis for masonry-infilled RC frames

🧪 Patents (Recent, Under Review)

  • 🛰 UAV-Based Infrared Testing System with liquid nitrogen cooling

  • 🔍 YOLOv5 Model-based Grouting Detection

  • 🌡 Bridge Cable Water Detection using thermal imaging

  • 🔧 Temperature-Based Bearing Displacement Calculation method

🏅 Awards & Honors

  • 🥈 Second Prize, China Railway Society Science and Technology Award (2024)
    Awarded for the R&D and deployment of an intelligent inspection platform for concrete structures using air-land amphibious robots.

Publication Top Notes:

An improved Harris corner detection method for honeycomb structures

Infrared thermography detection of grouting defects in post-tensioned tendon ducts under active thermal excitation

Investigation of the applicability of infrared thermography detection of grouting voids in prestressed tendon ducts under hydration heat excitation

Infrared thermography detection of grouting defects in external post-tensioned tendon ducts under construction hydration heat excitation

Stress Analysis of Hollow Slab Bridge Deck Pavement

A comparative study on static properties of a three-main-truss and three-cable-plane cable-stayed bridge

Dr. Mina Noori | Infrared Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mina Noori | Infrared Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mina Noori, Sahand University of Technology, Iran

Dr. Mina Noori, Iran, is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology (SUT), Tabriz, Iran. She earned her Ph.D. in Electronics and Optical Engineering from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz in 2015, following her M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Tabriz University. She specializes in photonic crystals, optical sensors, plasmonic devices, and semiconductor lasers. Dr. Noori has received multiple academic distinctions, including first rank in both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies. She leads the Nano-Optic and Photonic Research Lab (NOPRL) at SUT and has held various academic leadership roles. Her research focuses on quasi-periodic structures, optical filters, lasers, and advanced photonic materials.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Noori is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of Electrical and Optical Engineering, with extensive experience in photonic crystals, optical sensors, and semiconductor devices. His academic achievements, including first-rank distinctions in M.Sc. and Ph.D., highlight his exceptional research capabilities. As an Associate Professor and head of multiple research groups at Sahand University of Technology, he has significantly contributed to advancements in nano-optics and photonics. His impactful publications, with numerous citations, demonstrate his influence in the field, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

📚 Education

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Electronics and Optical Engineering – Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran (2012 – 2015)
    • 🏆 First Rank with an average of 19.34
    • 📖 Thesis: “Design of self-collimating structures based on photonic crystals”
  • 🎓 M.Sc. in Design of OIC – University of Tabriz, Iran (2010 – 2012)
    • 🏆 First Rank with an average of 19.13
    • 📖 Thesis: “Extraction efficiency enhancement in white organic light emitting diodes (WOLED) based on periodic and quasi-periodic structures”
  • 🎓 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – University of Tabriz, Iran (2006 – 2010)
    • 📖 Thesis: “Controlling the speed of a DC motor using microcontroller”

🏢 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, Sahand University of Technology (SUT) – Jul 2016 – Present
  • 🔬 Head of Nano-Optic and Photonic Research Lab (NOPRL)Sep 2017 – Present
  • 🎯 Head of Brilliant Talented Students in SUTOct 2019 – Present
  • Head of Electronic Group, SUTSep 2018 – Oct 2020
  • 📖 Teaching Experience:
    • Electronics I, Electronics Lab (I & II), Measurement Lab, Basics of Electrical Engineering, Digital Circuit Lab
    • Photonic Crystals, Laser, Solid-State Physics, Semiconductor Devices, Optical Sensors, Optical Fibers
    • Applications of Optoelectronics, Physics of Electronics, Special English for Electrical Engineering Students

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🌟 Bright Talented Student in B.Sc. and M.Sc.
  • 🏅 First Rank in M.Sc. & Ph.D. with outstanding academic performance
  • 🎖️ Recognized for research in quasi-periodic structures, solar cells, photonic crystals, semiconductor lasers, and optical sensors

Publication Top Notes:

A comprehensive comparison of photonic band gap and self-collimation based 2D square array waveguides

CITED:60

Highly efficient self-collimation based waveguide for Mid-IR applications

CITED:52

Self‐collimation in photonic crystals: applications and opportunities

CITED:50

Highly efficient gas sensor based on quasi-periodic phononic crystals

CITED:33

Investigation of quasi-periodic structures to increase the efficiency of thin-film silicon solar cells: A comparative study

CITED:27