Saint Jacques Le-Majeur MANDELOT-MATETELOT | Powertrain Engineering | Best Innovation Award

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Saint Jacques Le-Majeur MANDELOT-MATETELOT | Powertrain Engineering | Best Innovation Award

Research Scholar  |  Pan African University  |  Central African Republic

Mr. Saint Jacques Le-Majeur Mandelot-Matelot is an accomplished civil engineer and academic professional recognized for his expertise in construction management, structural engineering, and sustainable materials. With a strong foundation in civil engineering and extensive leadership experience, he has served as Managing Director of La-Résurrection, overseeing major national and international construction projects involving design, renovation, and structural optimization. His academic and professional trajectory reflects a deep commitment to enhancing infrastructure resilience and sustainability, particularly through his research on the “Effect of Ronier Fiber and Silica Fume on Mechanical and Durability Properties of High-Strength Concrete,” which explores innovative material technologies for high-performance concrete. His research interests focus on advanced construction materials, sustainable infrastructure development, project management, and water and sanitation systems. Skilled in AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Revit, Artlantis, and Robot, he demonstrates proficiency in structural analysis, geotechnical design, and hydraulic engineering. Beyond his technical expertise, he possesses strong managerial and entrepreneurial capabilities, excelling in tender preparation, cost analysis, and multidisciplinary team coordination. His teaching experience at the University of Bangui highlights his dedication to knowledge transfer, mentoring students in both theoretical and practical aspects of civil engineering. He has published peer-reviewed research articles in reputed journals such as ETASR and Wiley, reflecting his growing contribution to scientific advancement. His professional affiliations with the Order of Civil Engineers of the Central African Republic and the Central African Entrepreneurs Association further underscore his leadership in the engineering community. Among his professional development achievements are certifications in entrepreneurship, innovation, crisis management, and leadership. Through his blend of academic rigor, field experience, and innovation-driven mindset, Mandelot-Matelot continues to contribute to the advancement of sustainable construction and infrastructure systems in Africa and beyond. He has acheived 2 Publications.

 

Profiles:  ORCID | Research Gate

Featured Publications

Mandelot-Matelot, S. J. L., Mogire, P., & Odero, B. (2025, March). Performance of alkali treated and untreated Ronier fiber (Borassus aethiopum) on mechanical and durability properties of reinforced concrete. Engineering Reports, 7(3).

Mandelot-Matelot, S. J. L., Mogire, P., & Odero, B. (2025, January 9). Mechanical and durability assessment of concrete reinforced with treated and untreated Ronier fiber (Borassus aethiopum) [Preprint].

Theophilus Nwokedi | Sustainable Transport | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Dr. Theophilus Nwokedi | Sustainable Transport | Excellence in Innovation Award

Senior Lecturer | Federal University of Technology | Nigeria

Dr. Theophilus Chinonyerem Nwokedi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Maritime Technology and Logistics at the School of Logistics and Innovation Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, with extensive expertise in maritime management, port logistics, shipping operations, marine environmental protection, and maritime security governance. He earned his First Degree in Transport Management & Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (Second Class Upper Division), and subsequently obtained both a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Maritime Management & Technology from the same institution. Over the years, Dr. Nwokedi has amassed extensive professional experience in maritime, shipping, ports, and logistics organizations, while actively engaging in human capital development and professional training across institutions such as the Nautical Institute for Technology, Global Maritime Academy, Certified Institute of Shipping (CIS), Atlantic Maritime Academy, Lagos Aviation and Maritime Business School (LAMBS), and the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIOTA), Nigeria. His research interests encompass marine environmental protection and sustainability, maritime safety management, sustainable ports and marine transportation, marine surveying and offshore inspection, maritime insurance, and maritime defense and security. Dr. Nwokedi has demonstrated strong research skills in modeling, quantitative analysis, risk assessment, and maritime policy evaluation, with over 45 publications in peer-reviewed journals indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, including extensive work on marine debris, shipping efficiency, and economic impacts of maritime operations. He has led and contributed to multiple national research projects, notably NIMASA-funded Marine Debris Combat programs, and actively participates in consultancy through Tblanca Global Maritime Logistics Consults and Ocean Research Center (ORC). Recognized for his commitment to education, research, and societal impact, he has garnered numerous awards and honors for his contributions to maritime studies. Dr. Nwokedi’s sustained leadership, scholarly productivity, and dedication to advancing maritime research establish him as a leading figure in Nigeria and internationally. He has achieved 36 Citations , 19 Documents, 4 h-index.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Nwokedi, T. C., Anyanwu, J., Eko-Rapheaels, M., Akpufu, C. O. I. D., & Ogola, D. B. (2022). Probability theory analysis of maritime piracy and the implications for maritime security governance. Journal of ETA Maritime Science, 10(2), 14. Citations: 14, h-index: 4

2. Nwokedi, T. C., Okoroji, L. I., Nwoloziri, C. N., Efanga, H. O., & Okafor, C. O. (2021). Covid-19: Disruption of container freight transportation on last mile corridors between regional hub ports and hinterland markets in Nigeria. Himalayan Journal of Economics and Business Management, 2(1), 1–13. Citations: 12, h-index: 4

3. Ndikom, O., Nwokedi, T. C., Buhari, S. O., & Okeke, K. O. (2017). An appraisal of demurrage policies and charges of maritime operators in Nigerian seaport terminals: The shipping industry and economic implications. NAŠE MORE: Znanstveni časopis za more i pomorstvo, 64(3), 90–99. Citations: 12, h-index: 4

4. Nnadi, C. O., Nwokedi, T., Nwokoro, I., & Ndikom, O. (2016). Analysis of maritime piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea maritime domain. Journal of ETA Maritime Science, 4(4), 271–287. Citations: 12, h-index: 4

5. Nwokedi, T., Odumodu, C. U., Anyanwu, J., & Dike, D. (2020). Frustration-aggression-theory approach assessment of sea piracy and armed robbery in Nigerian industrial trawler fishery sub-sector of the blue economy. Journal of ETA Maritime Science, 8(2), 114–132. Citations: 11, h-index: 4

 

 

Mohammad Anis | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammad Anis | Transportation Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student | Texas A&M University| United States

Mr. Mohammad Anis is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, specializing in traffic safety, autonomous vehicle safety, crash risk modeling, pedestrian safety, and digital twin applications. He previously earned an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2021), where he conducted pioneering research on electrically heated rigid pavements, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh (2018). With over four years of research experience, he has worked extensively on federally and state-funded projects with agencies such as FHWA, TxDOT, NCHRP, FMCSA, and ODOT, contributing to crash prediction models, pedestrian safety analysis, driver distraction studies, and systemic roadway design improvements. His dissertation integrates physics-informed near-miss data with hierarchical Bayesian frameworks for real-time crash occurrence risk estimation, pushing the boundaries of data-driven traffic safety planning. His professional experience includes roles as a doctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, a graduate research assistant at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, and a graduate teaching assistant at both Texas A&M University and UTRGV, where he mentored students in transportation engineering and civil materials. His research interests lie in real-time safety modeling, AI and machine learning applications in transportation, spatiotemporal crash risk prediction, and sustainable roadway infrastructure. He is skilled in programming (Python, R, MATLAB), statistical modeling (MCMC, machine learning, time-series analysis), traffic simulation tools (SUMO, VISSIM, CARLA), and GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS). He has published widely in high-impact journals such as Accident Analysis & Prevention and Transportation Research Record, along with multiple IEEE and Scopus-indexed conferences. Among his many accolades are the Keese-Wootan Transportation Fellowship (Top 5%), Zachry Excellence Fellowship, Terracon Foundation Scholarship, and Graduate Student Travel Awards. With a strong record of publications, collaborations, and peer-review service, Mr. Anis demonstrates outstanding potential to lead future research in traffic safety and intelligent mobility systems. He has achieved 30 citations across 27 documents, with 8 publications and an h-index of 2.

Profiles:  Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Anis, M., Geedipally, S. R., & Lord, D. (2025). Pedestrian crash causation analysis near bus stops: Insights from random parameters Negative Binomial–Lindley model. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 220, 108137.

Zhang, H., Li, S., Li, Z., Anis, M., Lord, D., & Zhou, Y. (2025). Why anticipatory sensing matters in commercial ACC systems under cut-in scenarios: A perspective from stochastic safety analysis. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 218, 108064

Anis, M., Li, S., Geedipally, S. R., Zhou, Y., & Lord, D. (2025). Real-time risk estimation for active road safety: Leveraging Waymo AV sensor data with hierarchical Bayesian extreme value models. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 211, 107880.

Abdel-Raheem, M., & Anis, M. (2025). Toward sustainability: A new construction method for electrically heated rigid pavement systems. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2679(3), 281–303.

Anis, M., & Abdel-Raheem, M. (2024). A review of electrically conductive cement concrete pavement for sustainable snow-removal and deicing: Road safety in cold regions. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 2678(9), 50–71.