Innovative Research Award
Abdulla AL-Rashidi
The Public Authority of Applied Education and Training,Kuwait
Abdulla AL-Rashidi is an engineering researcher affiliated with the Public Authority of Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. His documented research includes the analytical and numerical investigation of pile capacity in desert sand, a geotechnical engineering topic relevant to foundation performance and construction in arid environments. His available bibliographic record provides a starting point for describing his research contributions in connection with the Innovative Research Award at the International Academic Excellence Awards. The profile summarizes supplied publication and citation information without implying independently verified award status or research outcomes. [1]
Abstract
This article presents a research profile of Abdulla AL-Rashidi, an engineering researcher associated with the Public Authority of Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. The supplied bibliographic information identifies research on pile capacity in desert sand using analytical and numerical investigation. This topic connects geotechnical analysis with foundation engineering and the assessment of soil behaviour under construction loads. The profile outlines the research subject, reported bibliometric indicators and potential engineering relevance while distinguishing available information from conclusions that require further verification. [2]
Keywords
Innovative research; engineering; geotechnical engineering; pile capacity; foundation engineering; desert sand; numerical analysis; analytical investigation; Kuwait; soil mechanics.
Introduction
Foundation engineering examines how structural loads are transferred through soil and other geological materials. Piles are deep foundation elements used where suitable load-bearing conditions are located below the ground surface or where specific structural requirements demand deeper support. Their capacity depends on soil properties, pile characteristics and interactions at the soil–pile interface. Investigations focused on desert sand can therefore contribute to understanding geotechnical design challenges in arid regions.
Research Profile
The supplied Scopus information reports four documents, six citations and an h-index of two. These figures are presented as reported metrics and should be checked against the current author record before formal publication. The provided profile identifies engineering as the subject area. No ORCID identifier, additional verified publication list or detailed account of research leadership was supplied. [3]
Research Contributions
The identified publication concerns analytical and numerical investigation of pile capacity in desert sand. Its subject suggests an engineering approach that uses calculation and computational modelling to examine foundation behaviour. Depending on the methods and results reported in the full article, research of this kind may help engineers evaluate design assumptions and understand soil–foundation interactions. The precise findings, validation procedures and practical recommendations should be established from the original publication rather than inferred from its title.
Publications
The supplied bibliographic record identifies the following publication:
- Analytical and Numerical Investigation Study of Pile Capacity in Desert Sand in Kuwait. A. A. Al-Rashidi, Abdulla A. Published in International Review of Civil Engineering, 2024. The supplied record reports two citations for this entry.
The article title, author attribution, journal and year are reproduced from the supplied information. A DOI was not provided, and no DOI is asserted here. Additional publication records would be required to provide a complete bibliography of the reported four documents.
Research Impact
Geotechnical research can inform foundation assessment and construction decisions when analytical models are appropriately validated and their assumptions are understood. The reported six citations offer a limited bibliometric indicator of scholarly attention, but citation counts alone cannot establish the quality, originality or practical adoption of research. A fuller impact assessment would examine the paper’s methods, subsequent citations, engineering applications and contribution to relevant technical knowledge. [4]
Award Suitability
The identified engineering publication provides a subject-specific basis for considering the research profile in relation to an Innovative Research Award. A comprehensive evaluation should also consider originality, methodological rigour, publication quality, documented research outcomes and relevance to engineering practice. The supplied information supports a preliminary profile, not a definitive judgement of award eligibility or confirmation that the award has been granted. [5]
Conclusion
Abdulla AL-Rashidi’s documented research topic concerns pile capacity in desert sand, an area relevant to geotechnical and foundation engineering. His reported bibliographic indicators provide a starting point for further assessment. Verification of the complete publication record, research findings and evidence of practical or scholarly impact would strengthen this profile and support a transparent academic recognition process.
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References
- Al-Rashidi, A. A. (2024). Analytical and Numerical Investigation Study of Pile Capacity in Desert Sand in Kuwait. International Review of Civil Engineering. Bibliographic details reproduced from the supplied record. https://www.researchgate.net/
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Abdulla AL-Rashidi, Author ID 57193807570. Scopus.
Scopus Author Profile
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier registry. No individual ORCID record was provided for this profile.
- Crossref. (n.d.). Crossref metadata search. A bibliographic discovery resource for checking publication metadata and DOI registration; the DOI for the cited article has not been confirmed.
- International Academic Excellence Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website. Consult official event information for applicable criteria and confirmation of recognition status.
https://academicexcellenceawards.com/
- Public Authority of Applied Education and Training. (n.d.). Official institutional website.