Publications

The Publications section highlights the scholarly and innovative contributions of the Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure Materials (SIM), showcasing a curated selection of the team’s most significant peer-reviewed publications, high-impact research outputs, and intellectual property achievements. This collection reflects the Centre’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, fostering innovation, and delivering transformative solutions through cutting-edge research and patented technologies in sustainable infrastructure materials.

• Awoyera, P.O., Simwanda, L., Vasić, M.V. et al. Hybrid generative–ensemble approach for predicting recycled aggregate concrete strength properties. Sci Rep (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-42598-6 

• Mydin, M.A.O., Sor, N.H., Taqieddin, Z.N., P. Jagadesh, Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah, Awoyera, P. O. Isleem, H.F. Fadugba, O.G. & Tawfik, T.A. Evaluation of Foamed Concrete Properties Containing Engineered Pozzolans and Compressive Strength Prediction Through Artificial Neural Networks. Int J Concr Struct Mater 20, 26 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40069-026-00896-3 

• Abdou Elabbasy, A.A., Almaliki, A.H., Khan, M.B., Awoyera, P.O. & Fadugba, O. G. Response surface modeling and correlation analyses of mechanical and non-destructive properties in graphene–date palm fiber reinforced concrete. Sci Rep 16, 9440 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40412-x 

• Khan, M.B., Umer, M., Awoyera, P.O. et al. Optimization of mechanical and durability performance of graphene nanoplatelet modified PVA fiber reinforced cementitious composites using response surface methodology. Sci Rep 16, 5694 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-36693-x 

• Umer, M., Zada, N.S., Awoyera, P.O. et al. Synergistic effects and optimization of palm oil fuel ash and jute fiber in sustainable concrete. Sci Rep 16, 259 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-27579-5 

• Yara Sami H. Alghannam, Lujain Abdullah A. Altewairqi, Feroz Shaik, Faizan Ahmed, Nayeemuddin Mohammed, B. Ratna Sunil, Forecasting and Optimization of Pressure Loss Using Soft Computing Methods in a Submerged Multi‑nozzle Electrolyte Flow System, J. Inst. Eng. India Ser. E, (2026) https://doi.org/10.1007/s40034-026-00325-w (SCOPUS)

• Gandi, S. K., Govada, R., & Buradagunta, R. S., Biodegradable AZ31-calcium silicate composites produced by the solid-state method: assessing the corrosion-initiated mechanical failure. Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/00084433.2026.2612854  (Taylor & Francis, SCI). 

• Baral, S.K., Chaudhary, A., Ratna Sunil, B., Dumpala, R. Influence of Ball Burnishing on the Electrochemical Corrosion and Dry Sliding Wear Characteristics of 316L Stainless Steel., Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. (2026). Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9521-8_9 (SCOPUS)

• Ratna Sunil Buradagunta, Synergic effect of grain refinement and solutionizing on mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of ZE41 Mg alloy aimed for biomedical applications, Mater. Res. Express, 2026, 13 015401 (IOP Publishing, SCI)

• K. Srivallirani, T. Mahanta, K. Kamaladevi, D. Balakrishnan, B. Ratna Sunil *, Incorporating nano-CDHA into ZE41 Mg alloy by friction stir processing for degradable implant applications: studies on corrosion and degradation behavior, Journal of Asian Scientific Research, 2026, 16(2), 48-60 (SCOPUS)

• K. Athili, A. K. Birru, S. Sinha, B. Ratna Sunil, P. K. Bannaravuri, M. Ghosh, Enhancing Wear Resistance and Mechanical Properties of TiB2-Reinforced AZ91D Magnesium Alloys, J. Mater. Eng. Perform. (2026) (SCI), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-025-13020-5  

• N. M. K. Sarath Kumar, G. Suresh, S. K. Baral, R. Dumpala, B. Ratna Sunil, Characterisation, mechanical properties and corrosion-initiated mechanical failure of Mg-1Zn-CeO2 composites produced for biodegradable implant applications Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 1-11, (2026) (SCI), https://doi.org/10.1080/00084433.2025.2587824   

• B. Ratna Sunil, Role of groove pressing orientation on microstructure, mechanical properties, surface energy and bioactivity of medical grade pure titanium sheets, Mater. Res. Express, (2026) 13, 055402, (IOP Publishing, SCI)

• Nice Menachery, Shijo Thomas, B. Ratna Sunil, B. Deepanraj, Effect of Premixing Process on the Uniform Distribution of Nano hBN and Carbon Fiber Reinforcements in AA7050 Matrix, Applied Engineering Letters, 11(1), 14-21 (2026) (SCOPUS)

• K. Rajasekhara Babu, L. Arun Kumar, B. Ratna Sunil *, The role of solutionizing treatment on microstructure, mechanical and corrosion properties of az91 magnesium alloy, Applied Engineering Letters, (2026) (Scopus) (Accepted)

• K. Rajasekhara Babu, L. Arun Kumar, B. Ratna Sunil *, The role of solutionizing treatment on mechanical properties, corrosion and wear properties of friction stir processed AZ91 magnesium alloy, Engineering Research Express, (2026) (IOP, SCOPUS) (accepted)

• Ambuj Sharma, Sravanthi Gudikandula, Prashant Kumar, B. Ratna Sunil, Morphological Characterization, Tribological Behavior and Corrosion Resistance of GTAW and SMAW Welded Lean Duplex Stainless Steel S32101, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, (2026) https://doi.org/10.1080/00084433.2026.2629143   (Taylor & Francis, SCI).

• Khasawneh, M. A., Mewada, H., Rababah, S., Nayeemuddin, M., Khasawneh, A. A., & Alsheyab, M. A. (2026). Field data-driven machine learning approach for estimating pavement skid numbers from LWST measurements for improved asphalt pavement safety. Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part B: Pavements, 152(3), JPEODX.PVENG-1822. https://doi.org/10.1061/JPEODX.PVENG-1822 

• Rababah,S. , Khasawneh,M. , Mewada,H. and aldeeky,H. (2026). Hybrid Models for Basalt Building Stones Assessment: Combining Regression and LSTM Techniques. (e2017). Journal of Soft Computing in Civil Engineering, 10(2), e2017 doi: 10.22115/scce.2025.2017

• Danish Ahmed, Muhammad Ajmal, Siti Noor Linda bt Taib, Nuha Jamal Alzayani, Tahar Ayadat, and Sani I. Abba (2026).  A Hybrid FEM-Machine Learning Framework for Prediction of Piled Raft Bearing Capacity in Soft Clay, Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology, Volume 13, Number 112.

• Nayeemuddin Mohammed, Tahar Ayadat, Andi Asiz, and Nadeem Pasha (2026). Advanced Machine Learning for Sustainable Concrete Strength Prediction and Resource Optimization, Structural Durability Health Monitoring, DOI: 10.32604/sdhm.2026.080495

• S. Bilal,  Asadullah, Muhammad Yasir, Dynamic interaction of lorentz forces and arrhenius thermal kinetics in shear-thinning/thickening fluids through porous medium, Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, 114, 2026,101670, doi.org/10.1016/j.dynatmoce.2026.101670.

• Muhammad Yasir, Haitao Qi, S. Bilal, Muhammad Bilal Riaz, Thermal transport performance of ternary hybrid nanofluids in Darcy-Forchheimer mixed convection with slip velocity and heat generation, Journal of Engineering Research, 2026, doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2026.02.004.

• A.Ullah, S. Bilal, M. Farooq, Optimizing performance of fluid based microcantilever sensor system subjected to chemical kinetics by employing response surface method" Chemical Product and Process Modeling. https://doi.org/10.1515/cppm-2025-0323 

• Abdullah, K. Pan, S. Bilal, H. Ahmad, Unsteady MHD Casson ternary hybrid nanofluid flow over a rotating inclined disk in a non-Darcy porous medium: a comparative study of Xue and Yamada–Ota models". International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 36 No. 2 pp. 1076–1095, doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-09-2025-0705 

• S.Bilal and S.Rehman, “Sensitivity Analysis of Tri-Hybrid Nanofluid Flow Over a Convective Riga Plate with Diffusion and Activation Energy Aspects.” Advanced Theory and Simulations9, no. 1 (2026): e01490. https://doi.org/10.1002/adts.202501490 

• M.Yasir, S.Bilal, H.Qi, and Asadullah, “Numerical Investigation of Homogeneous–Heterogeneous Reaction Induced Thermal Analysis for Efficient Heat Transfer in Tri-Hybrid Nanofluid Flow.” Advanced Theory and Simulations9, no. 1 (2026): e01829. https://doi.org/10.1002/adts.202501829 

• Muhammad Adeel Munir, Muhammad Farooq, S. Bilal, Viktorija Cohen,- Industry 4.0: digital technologies for sustainable outcomes, Industry 4.0 and Sustainability, 2026, 217-236, doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-32880-0.00025-5 

• A thermochromic, lightweight concrete block incorporating pumice

• Corrosion-Resistant Reinforcing Bars Comprising an Iron–Copper–Nickel Alloy

• Smart Partial Desaturation System for Liquefaction Mitigation in Saturated Soils

• Contemporary Improvement System for Asphalt Pavements over Expansive Soils

• Cyclic Soil Restructuring and Stabilization Method for Mitigation of Collapsible Soils

• Defrosting and Snow Cleaning of Electric Vehicles

• A Geopolymer Mix for Resistance to Sabkha Soil Salts

• High-Performance Combined Shear Wall System

• Hybrid Geosynthetic System for Asphalt Pavements over Expansive Soils

• Rejuvenating Agent for Asphalt     

• Thermal Reflection Pavement Coating