Alper Bideci | Cementitious Materials | Best Review Paper Award

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Prof. Dr. Alper Bideci | Cementitious Materials | Best Review Paper Award

Academician | Düzce University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Alper Bideci is a distinguished researcher specializing in building materials, with a particular focus on concrete, cement, composite materials, and coated aggregates. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of sustainable construction materials, especially in the development and application of polymer-coated lightweight aggregates and concretes that enhance mechanical performance, durability, and environmental efficiency. Dr. Bideci’s investigations encompass experimental and analytical studies on waste materials, polymer modifications, and the use of alternative aggregates to promote eco-friendly construction practices. His published works in leading journals such as Construction and Building Materials and Composites Part B: Engineering explore critical topics including the effects of hemp fibers on mortar performance, the influence of polymer admixtures on high-strength concretes, and life cycle assessment analyses of composite façade panels. Through his studies, he provides valuable insights into the chemical, mechanical, and petrographic characteristics of traditional and modern building materials, contributing to the advancement of sustainable material science and heritage restoration techniques. His findings on polymer-coated pumice aggregates and the utilization of industrial and agricultural waste materials in concrete have provided innovative solutions for both modern construction and environmental conservation. By integrating experimental rigor with sustainability principles, Dr. Bideci’s work bridges the gap between performance optimization and ecological responsibility, positioning him as a leading figure in the global research community dedicated to green construction technologies and advanced building material innovations.

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Featured Publications

Çomak, B., Bideci, A., & Bideci, Ö. S. (2018). Effects of hemp fibers on characteristics of cement-based mortar. Construction and Building Materials, 169, 794–799.

Doğan, M., & Bideci, A. (2016). Effect of Styrene Butadiene Copolymer (SBR) admixture on high-strength concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 112, 378–385.

Bideci, A., Öztürk, H., Salli Bideci, Ö., & Emiroğlu, M. (2017). Fracture energy and mechanical characteristics of self-compacting concretes including waste bladder tyre. Construction and Building Materials, 149, 669–678.

Yılmaz, E., Arslan, H., & Bideci, A. (2019). Environmental performance analysis of insulated composite facade panels using life cycle assessment (LCA). Construction and Building Materials, 202, 806–813.

Bideci, Ö. S., Bideci, A., Gültekin, A. H., Oymael, S., & Yildirim, H. (2014). Polymer coated pumice aggregates and their properties. Composites Part B: Engineering, 67, 239–243.

Lijuan He | Synthetic Fibers | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Lijuan He | Synthetic Fibers | Best Researcher Award

Professor, University Of Science and Technology Of The Inner Mongol, China

Prof. He Lijuan is a distinguished Professor at the Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology with a strong academic and research background in refrigeration and cryogenic engineering. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in HVAC from Baotou Iron and Steel Institute in 1994, followed by a Master’s degree (2001) and PhD (2009) in Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering from Zhejiang University, and later completed postdoctoral research in Mechanical Engineering at University College London in 2015. Her career began as an engineer at Baotou Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. before moving into academia, where she progressed from Associate Professor (2009–2015) to Professor. She has taught undergraduate courses such as Heat Transfer, Professional English, and Refrigeration Technology for Air Conditioning, and graduate courses including Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics and Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer. Her research focuses on low-grade heat transfer and application technology, refrigeration and heat pump system optimization, and refrigerant replacement and recycling technology. Prof. He has authored over 52 indexed papers with 157 citations and an H-index of 6, and holds 14 invention patents and 17 utility model patents. She has received four provincial and ministerial awards, published a monograph, and actively contributes as an expert in multiple national and regional academic, innovation, and policy platforms. Recognized as Grassland Talent in 2019 and an Outstanding Communist Party member, she continues to play an influential role in advancing sustainable energy technologies while mentoring students and contributing to the academic community.

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Featured Publications

  • He, L., Yang, W., Han, Y., et al. (2023). Vapor-liquid equilibrium experiment and prediction of excess property of new working pair CO₂-[BMP][Tf₂N] in absorption refrigeration system. International Journal of Refrigeration, 145, 407–416.

  • He, L., Sun, N. Y., Han, Y. Z., Yang, W. X., & Huang, J. H. (2022). Experimental investigation on the effect of equipment structure on refrigeration performance of combined magnetic refrigeration system. Thermal Science, 26(5B), 1–11.

  • He, L., Wang, S., Liu, S., & Wu, X. (2019). Numerical and experimental evaluation of the performance of a couple vapor absorption-compression refrigeration configuration. International Journal of Refrigeration, 99, 429–439.

  • He, L., Tang, L., & Chen, G. M. (2009). Performance prediction of refrigerant-DMF solutions in a single-stage solar-powered absorption refrigeration system at low generating temperatures. Solar Energy, 83, 2029–2038.

  • He, L., Chen, G., & Cui, X. (2008). Vapor-liquid equilibria for R22 + N,N-dimethylformamide system at temperatures from 283.15 to 363.15 K. Fluid Phase Equilibria, 266, 84–89.