Mr. Amr Ashmawi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award
South Dakota State University | United States
Amr Ashmawi is a structural civil engineer and BIM specialist whose research integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation technologies to advance construction engineering and management. His work focuses on enhancing construction site efficiency, digitalizing bridge inspection processes, and improving safety training through intelligent systems. With expertise in structural analysis, BIM development, and programming (C#, Python, Revit API, AutoCAD API), his research aims to transform traditional workflows into smart, data-driven solutions for sustainable and safe construction environments. He has contributed to advancing real-time data integration, predictive modeling for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, and automation in bridge assessment using machine learning. Amr’s scholarly impact is reflected in his early academic recognition, having 1 citation, 1 h-index, and 0 i10-index on Google Scholar, with research visibility growing rapidly. His publications are featured in Advances in Structural Engineering and Applied Sciences journals. He continues to explore the intersection of BIM and AI for next-generation construction technologies, positioning himself as an emerging researcher dedicated to automation, visualization, and intelligent infrastructure systems. His innovative contributions and growing influence in structural informatics and construction automation make him a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award.
Publication Profile
Featured Publications
Ashmawi, A., Nguyen, P., & Jawdhari, A. (2025). State-of-the-art review of machine learning applications for bridge inspections. Advances in Structural Engineering, 13694332251381220.
Nichols, L., Ashmawi, A., & Nguyen, P. (2025). Digitalizing bridge inspection processes using Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Business Intelligence (BI). Applied Sciences, 15(20), 10927.
Ashmawi, A., Nguyen, P., & Jawdhari, A. (2025). Enhancing construction safety training using artificial intelligence: Existing applications and future directions. Under publication.
Ashmawi, A., & Nguyen, P. (2025). Leveraging BIM for automated fire safety code compliance: A comprehensive review. Under review.