Narges Raeisi | FRP for Water Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Best Academic Researcher Award

Narges Raeisi — São Paulo State University, Brazil

Narges Raeisi
Affiliation São Paulo State University
Country Brazil
Google Scholar ID HCj5dMIAAAAJ
Documents 16
Citations 106
h-index 6
Subject Area FRP for Water Management
Event Fiber-Reinforced Polymer
Scopus 56826018900

Narges Raeisi is a hydraulic engineering researcher at São Paulo State University, Brazil, nominated for the Best Academic Researcher Award. Her work addresses experimental hydraulics, sediment transport, local scour and water resources assessment.[1]

Abstract

This article summarises the academic profile of Narges Raeisi, whose research combines laboratory hydraulics, sediment dynamics and environmental water assessment. Her studies examine flow structures around bridge piers, scour countermeasures and basin-scale water quality planning.[2][3] Her recent work extends to computational modelling of flocculation and sedimentation in water treatment.

Keywords

Experimental hydraulics; bridge pier scour; sediment transport; local scour countermeasures; flow–structure interaction; hydraulic modelling; water quality planning; water resources management; water and wastewater treatment; applied hydraulic engineering research.

Introduction

Narges Raeisi received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering and her Ph.D. in Water Structures Engineering from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran. She later held a visiting scholar position at the Technical University of Vienna, where she studied bluff-body flows and flow-induced erosion. From 2022 to 2023 she was a research fellow at São Paulo State University, focusing on water and wastewater treatment.[1]

Research Profile

Her profile lists 16 documents, 106 citations and an h-index of 6.[1] Her expertise includes velocity measurement with acoustic Doppler instruments, controlled flume experiments and numerical simulation with HEC-RAS, Flow-3D and ANSYS Fluent. She also has professional experience in irrigation network design and project control for water infrastructure.

Research Contributions

Narges Raeisi’s research contributions span local scour mitigation, environmental assessment of scour processes, basin-scale water quality planning and data-driven scour prediction. She developed and evaluated asymmetric-lattice and netted collars as countermeasures against local scour around bridge piers.[3] She also examined the influence of pier diameter on maximum scour depth and its environmental implications.[4] In the field of water resources, she applied the QUAL2Kw model to assess surface water resources in the Maroon and Jarahi Basin, Iran.[2] In addition, she compared artificial neural network and ANFIS methods for predicting scour depth in sand beds.[5]

Publications

Narges Raeisi has published peer-reviewed journal articles in Water, Water Supply, SN Applied Sciences and the Iranian Journal of Science and Technology. Her work addresses bridge pier scour, scour countermeasures and surface water quality planning. She has also presented at several national conferences on scour and irrigation project performance.[2][3]

Research Impact

Narges Raeisi’s scour research contributes to safer bridge foundation design by evaluating practical countermeasures under controlled hydraulic conditions. Her water quality modelling supports informed basin-level planning and resource management. With 106 citations and an h-index of 6, her record reflects steady scholarly engagement within hydraulic and environmental engineering.[1]

Award Suitability

Narges Raeisi’s nomination for the Best Academic Researcher Award is supported by several aspects of her academic record. She has maintained a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications in hydraulic and environmental engineering.[1] Her international research experience in Austria and Brazil reflects active engagement with the global research community. She combines experimental and numerical expertise in water engineering, as shown in her work on scour and water quality modelling.[2][3] Her academic distinctions include a national scholarship awarded in 2019 to support her visiting research in Vienna.

Conclusion

Narges Raeisi’s work links laboratory experimentation, numerical modelling and applied water management across hydraulic and environmental engineering. Her research on bridge pier scour, scour countermeasures and surface water quality planning reflects sustained scholarly engagement. Her academic record is relevant to the award’s focus on water-related engineering research.[1]

References

  1. Narges Raeisi, Google Scholar profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=HCj5dMIAAAAJ
  2. Raeisi, N., Moradi, S., & Scholz, M. (2022). Surface water resources assessment and planning with the QUAL2Kw model: A case study of the Maroon and Jarahi Basin (Iran). Water, 14(5), 705. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14050705
  3. Raeisi, N., & Ghomeshi, M. (2022). A laboratory study of the effect of asymmetric-lattice collar shape and placement on scour depth and flow pattern around a bridge pier. Water Supply, 22(1), 734–748. https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2021.239
  4. Raeisi, N., & Ghomeshi, M. (2020). Effect of bridge pier diameter on maximum depth of scour impacts on the environment. SN Applied Sciences, 2(11), 1794. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42452-020-03565-6
  5. Raeisi, N., Mahdavi Meymand, A., & Akbarizadeh, G. (2015). Scour depth prediction in sand beds using artificial neural networks and ANFIS methods. Indian Journal of Science and Technology. https://www.academia.edu/download/97556018/59896.pdf

Wanli Xiong | Oil & Gas FRP Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Wanli Xiong · Sinopec Gas Storage Company · China

Wanli Xiong
Affiliation Sinopec Gas Storage Company
Country China
Scopus 57201280890
Documents 1
Citations 5
h-index 1
Subject area Oil & Gas FRP Applications
Event Fiber-Reinforced Polymer

Wanli Xiong is a gas storage operations professional affiliated with Sinopec Gas Storage Company in China. His work focuses on underground gas storage production and operation, well-control practices, operational safety, process management, and technical improvements in gas storage facilities. His professional experience combines field operations, project construction, equipment maintenance, and technology development. His reported achievements include participation in gas storage capacity improvements, contributions to unmanned facility transformation, utility model patents, and academic publications. His profile provides a basis for considering his practical engineering experience and technical contributions in relation to research recognition. [1][2]

Abstract

Wanli Xiong’s professional profile illustrates the relationship between operational engineering and applied technical development in underground gas storage. After completing a master’s degree at Southwest Petroleum University in June 2017, he developed field experience at Wen 96 Gas Storage, working across safety, well control, measurement, inspection, maintenance, and production operations. His reported contributions include operational planning, construction coordination, automation improvements, patented technologies, and research publications. These activities are relevant to the continuing development of safe and efficient gas storage infrastructure. [1]

Keywords

Underground gas storage; petroleum engineering; gas injection and production; well control; process safety; operational management; facility automation; equipment maintenance; utility model patents; applied engineering research.

Introduction

Underground gas storage helps balance natural gas supply through controlled injection and withdrawal. Efficient operation requires reservoir management, well control, equipment maintenance, safety monitoring, and process optimization. Xiong’s experience at Wen 96 Gas Storage reflects these engineering priorities, while related research on carbonate gas reservoir well testing supports broader technical understanding.[2]

Research Profile

Xiong serves as Deputy Manager of Production and Operation at Sinopec Gas Storage Branch. After earning a master’s degree from Southwest Petroleum University in 2017, he gained six years of experience at Wen 96 Gas Storage, specializing in operational safety, well control, measurement management, equipment maintenance, compressor systems, and injection-production cycle management.[1]

Research Contributions

Xiong contributed to Wen 96 Gas Storage construction, capacity development, drilling coordination, process renovation, and production planning. He supported gas-injection planning and operational improvements. His reported work on unmanned-facility transformation included process modifications, automation upgrades, and control cabinet renovation. He also received recognition for performance, HSE practices, project construction, and mentoring. [1]

Publications

Xiong co-authored a study investigating laboratory well-testing experiments for fracture-cave carbonate gas reservoirs, contributing to research on reservoir evaluation and interpretation. The publication appeared in Petroleum in 2017. His professional biography also reports six academic papers and four granted national utility model patents. Further verification of publication records and patent documentation is recommended for accurate academic attribution. [2]

Research Impact

Xiong’s reported impact includes gas storage development, operational planning, patented technologies, and safety-focused engineering research. His project reportedly received second prize in the Henan Province Safety Science and Technology Achievement Award. Scopus metrics indicate one document, five citations, and an h-index of one, requiring complementary evidence to assess broader professional contributions.[1]

Award Suitability

Xiong’s experience in gas storage engineering, infrastructure development, operational safety, automation, and technical innovation supports consideration for the Best Researcher Award. His reported patents, publications, and professional recognitions provide additional evaluation criteria. A comprehensive assessment should verify research originality, patent records, project outcomes, publication quality, and independently documented professional impact before determining award suitability.

Conclusion

Wanli Xiong’s professional experience encompasses gas storage operations, engineering coordination, safety management, process automation, and applied technological development. His contributions at Wen 96 Gas Storage include infrastructure improvements, operational planning, and technical innovation. Reported patents, academic publications, and safety-related recognition provide additional evidence for evaluating his achievements and potential for formal research recognition.

References

  1. Scopus. (n.d.). Author details: Wanli Xiong, author profile. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59219008900
  2. Xiong, Y., Xiong, W., Cai, M., Hou, C., & Wang, C. (2017). Laboratory experiments of well testing for fracture-cave carbonate gas reservoirs. Petroleum. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petlm.2016.09.004