Jingyu Sui | Composite Materials Science | Young Researcher Award

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Young Researcher Award

Jingyu Sui
Shandong University, China

Jingyu Sui
Affiliation Shandong University
Country China
Google Scholar ID izO9ilIAAAAJ
Documents 2
Citations 13
h-index 1
Subject Area Composite Materials Science
Event Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Scopus 60656773500

Jingyu Sui is a researcher in composite materials science at Shandong University, China, recognised here in connection with the Young Researcher Award of the Fiber-Reinforced Polymer event. The research concerns geopolymer and alkali-activated construction materials and the remediation of heavy-metal-contaminated soil.[1][2] The Google Scholar profile lists two documents.[3]

Abstract

This article summarises the academic profile of Jingyu Sui, a master’s student in Civil and Hydraulic Engineering at Shandong University. The work focuses on fiber-modified geopolymer repair mortars and polymer-modified alkali-activated slag. Two first-author papers have been published in SCI-indexed journals, and two patent applications are under examination.[1][2]

Keywords

Geopolymer mortar; alkali-activated slag; fiber modification; polymer modification; repair materials; low-carbon cementitious materials; solid-waste-based materials; microstructural evolution; heavy-metal-contaminated soil remediation; fiber-reinforced polymer.

Introduction

Jingyu Sui received a bachelor’s degree in Urban Underground Space Engineering from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Civil and Hydraulic Engineering at Shandong University. The research addresses low-carbon cementitious materials and their durability, with attention to solid-waste utilisation and environmental remediation.[3]

Research Profile

The research record comprises three projects: two completed and one ongoing. The completed projects examined fiber-modified geopolymer mortar repair materials and polyacrylate-modified alkali-activated slag. The ongoing project concerns the remediation of heavy-metal-contaminated soil.[1][2] The work has attracted 13 citations in Web of Science, and two patent applications are currently under examination and have not yet been granted. Research has been carried out through internal collaboration within the research group. No consultancy projects, published books, editorial appointments or professional memberships are recorded at present.[3]

Research Contributions

The work contributes to high-performance, low-carbon cementitious materials through targeted fiber and polymer modification. One study clarified how different fibers influence the toughness, shrinkage and bonding behaviour of geopolymer repair mortars.[1] A second study developed an in-situ polymerisation approach for alkali-activated slag, producing an organic–inorganic cross-linked framework that raised flexural strength by 49.73% and reduced efflorescence.[2] These findings offer microstructural and design strategies for improving durability and mechanical performance.

Publications

Jingyu Sui has published two SCI-indexed journal articles as first author. The first, on the effect of different fibers on shrinkage and bonding properties of geopolymer mortar repair materials, appeared in Coatings in 2023 . The second, on acrylate in-situ polymerization in alkali-activated slag, was published in Journal of Building Engineering .[1][2]

Research Impact

The profile records 13 Web of Science citations and an h-index of 1, a measured early-career footprint.[3] The studies address practical engineering concerns, including repair-material shrinkage, bonding and efflorescence, which are relevant to the wider application of geopolymer and alkali-activated systems.

Award Suitability

The Young Researcher Award recognises emerging scholars. The nominee has two first-author SCI-indexed papers, two pending patent applications and three research projects, all completed during postgraduate study. The work on fiber and polymer modification is consistent with the scope of the Fiber-Reinforced Polymer event.[1][2]

Conclusion

Jingyu Sui’s research advances understanding of fiber- and polymer-modified geopolymer and alkali-activated materials, with continuing work on soil remediation. Self-declaration: the nominee states that the information provided is correct and complete, accepts that concealment of material information may lead to termination of the application, and agrees to the Awards’ terms and conditions.

References

  1. Jingyu Sui, J., Li, X., Zhang, H., Xu, F., Deng, J., Hu, R., & Chen, M. (2023). Effect of different fibers on shrinkage properties and bonding properties of geopolymer mortar repair materials and analysis of the mechanism. Coatings, 13(9), Article 1542. https://doi.org/10.3390/coatings13091542
  2. Jingyu Sui, J., Deng, Y., Deng, J., Li, Q., Wang, Y., Mi, X., Sun, K., Zhang, J., Gao, Y., & Li, Z. (n.d.). Effect of acrylate in-situ polymerization on the mechanical properties and microstructural evolution of alkali-activated slag. Journal of Building Engineering, 128, Article 116491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2026.116491
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Jingyu Sui – author profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=izO9ilIAAAAJ&hl=zh-CN

Zeynal Abidin OĞUZ | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynal Abidin OĞUZ | Composite Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Adıyaman University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynal Abidin Oğuz is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in mechanical engineering and composite materials. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gaziantep University in 2013, followed by a master’s degree in 2016 with a thesis on the effects of sewage sludge ash on the mechanical properties of composites. In 2021, he completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Gaziantep University, focusing on hydrothermal aging effects on hybrid composites. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and later Associate Professor at Adıyaman UnComposite Materials Scienceiversity, where he currently serves in the Department of Electronics and Automation, Mechatronics Program. In addition, he has held administrative responsibilities, including Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Adıyaman University. His research primarily investigates hydrothermal and UV aging impacts on the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced and nanoparticle-reinforced composites, with numerous articles published in leading international journals such as Polymer Composites, Journal of Composite Materials, Marine Structures, and Physica Scripta. He has supervised postgraduate theses and led national research projects supported by higher education institutions. Beyond academia, he gained professional engineering experience at the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) in Bingöl and Adıyaman, overseeing dam, pond, and pumping station projects. With a consistent record of publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects, Oğuz has established himself as a recognized scholar contributing to advancements in composite material behavior under environmental aging conditions. His expertise combines theoretical knowledge, experimental investigation, and applied engineering, bridging the gap between scientific research and industrial applications.

Profile:   ORCID  |  Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2022). Hydrothermal aging effect on the tensile properties of hybrid aramid/glass/epoxy composites: Comparison of distilled water and seawater. Journal of Composite Materials, 56(24), 3695–3714.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A. (2022). Evaluation of the hydrothermal aging effect on the buckling behavior of hybrid glass/aramid/epoxy composite plates: Comparison of distilled water and seawater. Polymer Composites, 43(7), 4463–4477.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A., & Bozkurt, Ö. Y. (2021). Degradation of hybrid aramid/glass/epoxy composites hydrothermally aged in distilled water. Journal of Composite Materials, 55(15), 2043–2060.

Oğuz, Z. A., Erklig, A., & Bozkurt, Ö. Y. (2021). Effects of hydrothermal seawater aging on the mechanical properties and water absorption of glass/aramid/epoxy hybrid composites. International Polymer Processing, 36(1), 79–93.

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2021). Water absorption parameters of glass/epoxy composites based on dimension effect. International Advanced Researches and Engineering Journal, 5(2), 202–208.

Oğuz, Z. A., & Erklig, A. (2021). The influence of dimension effect on the hydrothermal aging behavior of aramid/epoxy composites. Çukurova University Journal of the Faculty of Engineering, 36(1), 187–195.

Oğuz, Z. A., Özbek, Ö., Bozkurt, Ö. Y., & Erklig, A. (2023). Hydrothermal aging effect on crushing characteristics of intraply hybrid composite pipes. Engineering Structures, 297, 117011.