Wei Yang | Waste Valorization | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Wei Yang | Waste Valorization | Innovative Research Award

China 19th Metallurgical Group Corporation Limited | China

Dr. Wei Yang is an accomplished materials engineer recognized for innovative research in sustainable construction materials, with a strong focus on recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) and construction and demolition waste valorization. His work advances durability enhancement of next-generation recycled concretes through functional materials such as layered double hydroxides, revealing novel mechanisms for sulfate and chloride ion immobilization and microstructure optimization. With 16 Scopus-indexed publications, 183 citations, and an h-index of 8, his research demonstrates both originality and impact. His studies published in leading journals like Construction and Building Materials and Journal of Building Engineering significantly contribute to low-carbon, circular-economy-driven infrastructure development.

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Wisam Abu Jadayil | Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil | Green Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil, Abu Dhabi University, United Arab Emirates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil 🌍 is an expert in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering with a Ph.D. from Iowa State University 🎓. He is currently an Associate Professor at Abu Dhabi University, UAE 🇦🇪. His research focuses on sustainability, energy management, and engineering project management 🌱⚙️. With a career spanning multiple academic roles, Dr. Abu Jadayil has pioneered programs in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management at various institutions. He has also worked as a consultant in manufacturing, automation, and supply chain management 🏭. He holds memberships in prestigious organizations like Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi 🏅.

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Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, USA, earned in December 2005 🎓. Prior to this, he completed an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering/Applied Mechanics at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Irbid, Jordan, in June 2001 🔧. He also obtained his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the same university in June 1999 🏫. His strong academic foundation has significantly contributed to his expertise in engineering, making him a leading academic in his field

Employment History

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil has held significant academic roles throughout his career. Since August 2019, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at Abu Dhabi University, UAE, in the MEM/MPM programs 👨‍🏫. Prior to this, he was an Associate Professor at The American University of Ras Al Khaimah from 2016 to 2019 and served as the Chairman and Master of Engineering Project Management Coordinator from 2014 to 2016 🎓. He also worked as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator for various engineering programs at AURAK, contributing to the establishment of several new programs 💡. Earlier, Dr. Abu Jadayil held teaching positions at The Hashemite University and Iowa State University 📚.

Consultancy & Industry Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil has extensive consultancy experience across multiple industries, advising on traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, and advanced engineering materials 🛠️. His expertise spans various fields, including design and development of new products, logistics, supply chain management, and engineering safety and reliability 🏗️. He has also worked on project management, risk management, and value engineering. In addition, Dr. Abu Jadayil has led numerous training courses and workshops, covering topics like maintenance planning, predictive maintenance, CAD/CAM, CNC machines, engineering standards, and project management 🧰

Teaching Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil has taught a wide range of courses across undergraduate and graduate levels at prestigious institutions, including Iowa State University, The Hashemite University, and Abu Dhabi University. His courses span subjects such as Computer-Aided Design, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Manufacturing Materials, Industrial Automation, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management 🛠️. His student evaluations consistently reflect high ratings, with scores ranging between 80-100% at the undergraduate level and 92-100% at the graduate level 🌟. Dr. Abu Jadayil’s courses are known for their comprehensive coverage and practical applications in engineering and management fields 🏫

Honors, Awards

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil has received numerous honors and awards, including the Torch Peer Award for his role in achieving SACS COC accreditation at AURAK in 2018 🌟. He was the first faculty member promoted at The American University of Ras Al Khaimah in 2014 and initiated several programs, such as the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering programs 🎓. Dr. Abu Jadayil is a lifetime member of prestigious organizations like Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi in the USA 🇺🇸. He also earned the Queen Rania Prize in 2000 👑 and is fluent in both Arabic and English

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wisam Abu Jadayil’s research focuses on manufacturing processes, material properties, and industrial engineering. His work includes enhancing the performance of materials like aluminum and Ni-Ti alloys through alloying and heat treatments 🔧. He has also investigated optimizing industrial systems, including plastic production and healthcare service efficiency 🏥. Additionally, he has explored topics like fatigue life estimation, nondestructive testing, and casting defects in aluminum products 🔩. Dr. Abu Jadayil’s interdisciplinary research intersects mechanical engineering, materials science, and industrial optimization, addressing both practical and theoretical challenges in engineering processes.

Publication Top Notes

  • Strengthening aluminum scrap by alloying with iron (W Khraisat, W Abu Jadayil, JJMIE, 2010) – Cited by 54 📑

  • A revision for the different reuses of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles (R Ajaj, W Abu Jadayil, H Anver, E Aqil, Sustainability, 2022) – Cited by 34 🔄

  • The Effect of Heat-Treatment and Alloying of Ni-Ti Alloy with Copper on Improving its Fatigue Life (W Abu Jadayil, D Serhan, Minerals, Metals and Materials Series, 2019) – Cited by 34 🔬

  • Numerical prediction of optimum hollowness and material of hollow rollers under combined loading (W Abu Jadayil, N Jaber, Materials & Design, 2009) – Cited by 34 ⚙️

  • The Importance of Class Attendance and Cumulative GPA for Academic Success in Industrial Engineering Classes (S Obeidat, A Bashir, W Abu Jadayil, World Academy of Science, 2012) – Cited by 32 🎓

  • Different Strategies to Improve the Production to Reach the Optimum Capacity in Plastic Company (W Abu Jadayil, W Khraisat, M Shakoor, Cogent Engineering, 2017) – Cited by 31 🏭

  • Studying the Effects of Varying the Pouring Rate on the Casting Defects Using Nondestructive Testing Techniques (W Abu Jadayil, Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 2011) – Cited by 27 🛠️

  • Efficiency Assessment in Emergency Department Using Lean Thinking Approach (M Shakoor, W Abu Jadayil, N Jaber, S Jaber, Jordan Journal of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, 2017) – Cited by 22 ⚕️

  • An empirical investigation on plastic waste issues and plastic disposal strategies to protect the environment: A UAE perspective (W Abu Jadayil, MRNM Qureshi, R Ajaj, E Aqil, Sustainability, 2022) – Cited by 20 🌍

  • Using SERVIQUAL to investigate the quality of provided wireless communication services in UAE (WA Jadayil, M Shakoor, A Bashir, H Selmi, MRNN Qureshi, International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, 2020) – Cited by 20 📡