Mr A S M Riyad | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. A S M Riyad is a passionate and accomplished researcher in Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering 🌍🧱. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, he has consistently demonstrated excellence in academic research and collaboration 🌐📚. His dedication to sustainable construction practices, especially through the reuse of waste materials, marks his commitment to eco-conscious engineering 🔄🏗️. With a strong academic foundation, numerous publications, and teaching experience, Mr. Riyad is recognized for his critical thinking, innovation, and integrity in the civil engineering community 🧠🌟.

Mr A S M Riyad, University of Technology Sydney, Australia

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🎓 Education

Mr. Riyad’s educational journey showcases a strong and continuous focus on civil engineering 📘🛠️. He began with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2010–2014) and continued with a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2015–2018), both from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh 🎓🇧🇩. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia 🇦🇺🎓. His academic pathway reflects a consistent pursuit of advanced knowledge, complemented by his research in waste material reuse and foundation engineering 🔍🏗️.

👨‍🏫 Experience

Mr. Riyad has been serving as a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at KUET since 2015 👨‍🏫🇧🇩. His experience includes teaching undergraduate courses, curriculum planning, academic advising, and active participation in examination committees 📑📊. Alongside teaching, he works as a consultant engineer at Consultancy, Research & Testing Services (CTRS), KUET, where he contributes to material testing, soil exploration, infrastructure design, and civil works implementation 🏗️📐. His multifaceted role reflects a rare blend of research, teaching, and real-world engineering solutions 🔬🛠️.

🔬 Research Focus

Mr. Riyad’s research centers on Geotechnical Engineering, particularly the reuse of waste materials for sustainable infrastructure development ♻️🏗️. His work involves laboratory testing, material modeling, and soil behavior analysis under various stabilization techniques 🧪📊. Through his Ph.D. and ongoing studies, he focuses on developing eco-friendly, cost-effective, and structurally reliable alternatives to conventional construction practices 🌱🧱. His interdisciplinary approach integrates civil, environmental, and material sciences, contributing to modern challenges in urban development and waste management 🌐💡.

📚 Publications

Compressive Behavior of Reconstituted Soils at High Initial Water Content: Case Study on South-Western Region of Bangladesh
✍️ Authors: ASM Riyad, IM Rafizul, R Kadir
📚 Journal: Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 14(1), pp. 1–9
📅 Year: 2023
🌍 Theme: Soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering

Sustainable Management Scheme for Household & Academic Institutional Solid Waste Generation: A Case Study in Khulna Metropolitan City
✍️ Author: ASM Riyad
📚 Journal: International Journal of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 3
📅 Year: 2015
🏙️ Theme: Urban sustainability, waste management

Numerical Modelling of Anchor Foundation in Dense Sand
✍️ Authors: ASM Riyad, M Rokonuzzaman
📚 Journal/Conference: 4th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development, KUET
📅 Year: 2018
🧮 Theme: Numerical modeling, foundation engineering

Characterization of Leachate Generated from Landfill Lysimeter: Effects of Clay Liner and Solid Waste Composition
✍️ Authors: F Alam, ASM Riyad, M Alamgir
📚 Conference: 15th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium – Sardinia
📅 Year: 2015
🗑️ Theme: Environmental engineering, landfill management

An Extended Perspective on the Disturbed State Concept for Rubber–Mixed Waste Material Considering Modulus Degradation under Cyclic Loading
✍️ Authors: ASM Riyad, B Indraratna, CK Arachchige, Y Qi, H Khabbaz
📚 Journal: International Journal of Geomechanics, Vol. 25(5), Article 06025002
📅 Year: 2025
🔁 Theme: Soil behavior, recycled materials, cyclic loading

Constitutive Behaviour of Recycled Rubber-Involved Mixtures for Transportation Infrastructure
✍️ Authors: Y Qi, K Wijesooriya, B Indraratna, ASM Riyad
📚 Journal: Sustainability, Vol. 17(9), Article 3956
📅 Year: 2025
🚧 Theme: Sustainable infrastructure, material innovation

Mr Yongshan Du | Recycling and Circular Economy in Materials | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yongshan Du 🇨🇳 is an Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration, China University of Petroleum–Beijing at Karamay. His research focuses on green finance 🌱, energy policy ⚡, digital finance 💻, and sustainable development 🌍. He employs advanced econometric models 📊 like PSM-DID and Generalized Synthetic Control to evaluate policy impacts on corporate ESG performance, urban innovation, and eco-tourism planning. Mr. Du’s interdisciplinary work bridges economics, environmental science, and technology, contributing to both academic and policy landscapes. His impactful publications and commitment to carbon neutrality 🌿 make him a leading voice in environmental and financial research 🔬📘.

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Mr. Yongshan Du serves as an Associate Professor at the School of Business Administration, China University of Petroleum–Beijing at Karamay 🏫🇨🇳. His academic title reflects his expertise in green development 🌍, energy economics ⚡, and digital transformation 📈. A pioneer in applying advanced econometric tools 🧮 to real-world environmental and policy challenges, he leads impactful research projects on carbon trading, ESG performance 🏢✅, and eco-entrepreneurship 💡🌿. As a scholar deeply involved in interdisciplinary innovation 💼🔬, his title encapsulates both his academic standing and leadership in advancing sustainable solutions for future economic and environmental resilience 🌐📚.

Research Focus 🔎

Mr. Yongshan Du’s research focuses on the dynamic intersections of Digital Finance 💻💰, Energy Finance ⚡📊, and Green Innovation 🌿🏭. He explores how technology-driven financial systems can support low-carbon transitions, ESG improvements, and sustainable development goals 🌍🔋. His work critically evaluates carbon trading policies, green entrepreneurship, and eco-efficiency in tourism and urban economies 🏙️🧳📉. By blending quantitative methods with policy relevance, Mr. Du contributes to reshaping economic and environmental governance through data-driven insights 📈🔎. His research promotes a greener, smarter financial future, influencing both academic circles and national policy-making platforms 🧠📑🇨🇳.

Publications 📘

“The Impact of Low-Carbon City Pilot Policies on Green Innovation Efficiency in Chinese Cities: An Empirical Analysis Based on the Multi-Period PSM-DID Model”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🔬 Focus: Green Innovation, Policy Impact, Urban Sustainability
📊 Method: Multi-Period Propensity Score Matching – Difference in Differences (PSM-DID)

📗 “Can Carbon Emission Trading Policy Improve Corporate ESG Performance? – An Empirical Test Based on the Generalized Synthetic Control Method”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🌍 Focus: Carbon Trading, ESG Performance, Environmental Economics
🧮 Method: Generalized Synthetic Control Method

🌲 “Evaluating the Sustainability of a Tourism System Based on Emergy Accounting and Emergetic Ternary Diagrams: A Case Study of the Xinjiang Kanas Tourism Area”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🏞 Focus: Sustainable Tourism, Emergy Analysis, Systems Ecology
📈 Tool: Emergy Accounting, Emergetic Ternary Diagrams

💡 “The Impact of Technology Finance Pilot Policies on the Quality of Urban Entrepreneurship in China”
🧑‍🔬 Author: Yongshan Du
🚀 Focus: Tech Finance, Urban Innovation, Policy Analysis
🏙 Context: Urban Entrepreneurship, Pilot Policy Impact