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Publications

2024/25

Abdoun, T., Ni, M., Ghazy, M. E., & El-Sekelly, W. (2024). Evaluating the impact of overburden pressure on liquefaction susceptibility in granular soils: insights from centrifuge modeling. In 5th European Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics, Delft, the Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.53243/ECPMG2024-147

Abueidda, D. W., & Mobasher, M. E. (2024). Variational temporal convolutional networks for I-FENN thermoelasticity. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 429, 117122.

Abueidda, D. W.*, Mobasher, M. E. (2024). I-FENN for thermoelasticity based on physics-informed temporal convolutional network (PI-TCN). Computational Mechanics. 1-31 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00466-024-02475-3

Abueidda, D. W.*, Mobasher, M. E. (2024). Variational temporal convolutional networks for I-FENN thermoelasticity. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 429, 117122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cma.2024.117122

Ahmed, B., Qiu, Y., Abueidda, D. W., El-Sekelly, W., de Soto, B. G., Abdoun, T., & Mobasher, M. E. (2024). Physics-informed DeepONet with stiffness-based loss functions for structural response prediction. https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.00994

Ahmed, B.,* Qiu, Y.*, Abueidda, D. W.*, El-sekelly, W., Garcia de Soto, B. , Abdoun, A., Mobasher, M. E. (2025) Efficient and Accurate Structural Response Prediction Using DeepONet with Hybrid Loss Functions. Accepted in Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence https://arxiv.org/abs/2409.00994

Ali, H., Dobry, R., El-Sekelly, W., & Abdoun, T. (2024). Numerical simulation of earthquake-induced pore pressure response of saturated sand layer in a partial drainage environment. Japanese Geotechnical Society Special Publication, 10(30), 1153-1158.

B. Peng, P. Thannasi, K. Celik, 3D shape reconstruction and generation of natural pozzolan particles, Powder Technology 451 (2025) 120443. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032591024010878?via%3Dihub

B. Peng, P. Thannasi, W. El-Sekelly, T. Abdoun, K. Celik, Development and characterization of a regional lunar soil simulant for emirates lunar missions, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology (2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2024.09.002

Celik, K., Wang, X., Krishnan, P., Marine water as hydration agent for reactive magnesium oxide cement, Provisional Patent application (US 63/690,189). Sep 3, 2024

Chen, Y.*, Mobasher, M. E., Zheng, D., Waisman, H. (2025). Thermodynamic framework of non-local continuum damage-plasticity model. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 186, 106007 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1365160924003721

Feng, H., Abbasian, S., Chen, Q., Garcia de Soto, B., & Hewage, K. (2024). Digital Twin Applications for Building Energy and Carbon Performance. In Digital Twins in Construction and the Built Environment (pp. 159-172). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784485606.ch7

Ghazy, M., Abdoun, T., Dobry, R., El-Sekelly, W. (2024). A Centrifuge Modeling-of-Models Investigation of Liquefaction Behavior of Silty Sand under Double Drainage Conditions, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 185, 108906 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soildyn.2024.108906

Hay, R., Celik, K. (2024) Comparative performance of OPC and LC3-based composites under combined action of carbonation and chloride exposure, Construction and Building Materials, 429, 136428.

Huang, G., Xia, Y., Liu, Y., Li, H., Zhang, Y., Chen, L., et al. Upcycling rice husk biochar into carbon-negative composites. Construction and Building Materials. 2025, 470,140459. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2025.140459

Huang, S., Korfiatis, G., & Sousa, R. (2025). Generalization challenges and strategies in tunnel boring machine performance prediction. Civil Engineering Design. https://doi.org/10.1002/cend.202400047

Jaffar, S.T.A, Chen, X, Raja, M. N. A, Abdoun, T, Bao, X., El-Sekelly, W. (2024). A data-driven approach to analyze the strength characteristics of heavy metals contaminated urban soil, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrmge.2024.05.025

Karunakar Reddy Mannem, K.R., Mengiste, E., Hasan, S., García de Soto, B., Sacks, R. (2024). Smart Audio Signal Classification for Tracking of Construction Tasks. Automation in Construction. 165. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105485

Mannem, K. R., Mengiste, E., Hasan, S., García de Soto, B., & Sacks, R. (2024). Smart audio signal classification for tracking of construction tasks. Automation in Construction, 165, 105485. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105485

Mantha, B., Sonkor, M.S., García de Soto, B. (2024). Investigation of the Cyber Vulnerabilities of Construction Networks Using an Agent-Based Model. Developments in the Built Environment. Vol. 18. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100452

Mobasher, M. E., & Waisman, H. (2024). The Energy Budget in Fluid-Driven Fracturing: A Continuum Damage Approach. In ARMA US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium (p. D031S027R006). ARMA.

Nguyen, H. C., Xu, H., Nazem, M., Sousa, R., Kowalski, J., & Zhao, Q. (2025). Deep-learning surrogate models for the stability of a wide rectangular tunnel. Computers and Geotechnics, 179, 106946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2024.106946

Pantidis, P., Eldababy, H., Abueidda, D., & Mobasher, M. E. (2024). I-FENN with Temporal Convolutional Networks: Expediting the load-history analysis of non-local gradient damage propagation. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 425, 116940.

Parn, E., Ghadiminia, N., García de Soto, B., Oti-Sarpong, K. (2024). A Perfect Storm: Digital Twins, Cybersecurity, and General Contracting Firms. Developments in the Built Environment. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100466

Peng, B., Prabu, T., El-Sekelly, W., Abdoun, T., and Celik, K. (2024). Development and Characterization of a Regional Lunar Soil Simulant for the Emirates Lunar Missions, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology 34 (9), 1305-1315 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2024.09.002

Peng, B., Thannasi, P., Celik, K. (2025). 3D Shape reconstruction and generation of natural pozzolan particles, Powder Technology, 451, (2025), 120443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2024.120443

Qiu, Y., Ahmed, B., Abueidda, D. W., El-Sekelly, W., Garcia de Soto, B., Abdoun, T., ... & Mobasher, M. E. (2024). Damage identification for bridges using machine learning: Development and application to KW51 bridge. arXiv preprint arXiv:2408.03002.

R. Hay, K. Celik, Comparative performance of OPC and LC3-based composites under combined action of carbonation and chloride exposure, Construction and Building Materials 429 (2024) 136428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.136428

Raja, M. N. A., Abdoun, T., & El-Sekelly, W. (2024). Smart prediction of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 16(6), 2310-2325.

Saji, R. P.*, Pantidis, P.*, & Mobasher, M. E. (2024). A new unified arc-length method for damage mechanics problems. Computational Mechanics. 1-32 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00466-024-02473-5

Sonkor, M.S. and García de Soto, B. (2024). Using ChatGPT in Construction Projects: Unveiling Its Cybersecurity Risks Through a Bibliometric Analysis. International Journal of Construction Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2024.2355782

Wang, X., Krishnan, P., Celik, K. (2024). Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres, Cement and Concrete Composites, 150, (2024), 105559.

Wu, K., Prieto, S.A., Mengiste, E., García de Soto, B. (2024). Automated Quality Inspection of Formwork Systems Using 3D Point Cloud Data. Buildings, 14(4), 1177. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14041177

Yao, D., and García de Soto, B. (2024). Cyber Risk Assessment Framework for the Construction Industry Using Machine Learning Techniques. Buildings 14, no. 6: 1561. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14061561

Yao, D., García de Soto, B. (2024). Enhancing Cyber Risk Identification in the Construction Industry Using Language Models. Automation in Construction. 165 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105565

Yu, J., Chen, Q., Prieto, S.A., García de Soto, B. (2024). Human-Robot Partnership: An Overarching Consideration for Interaction and Collaboration. 41st International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction (ISARC 2024), June 3-5, 2024, Lille, France. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2024/0160

Previous Publications

Abueidda, D. W.*, Pantidis, P.* Mobasher, M. E. (2025). DeepOKAN: Deep Operator Network Based on Kolmogorov Arnold Networks for Mechanics Problems. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 436, 117699 https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.19143

Chen, X., Hu, Y., Yao, K., & Sousa, R. L. (2024). Large-deformation finite-element modelling of face instability during tunnelling in clayey soils: Incorporating dynamic excavation process. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 153, 106038. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106038

Ghazy, M. E., Abdoun, T., Dobry, R., & El-Sekelly, W. (2024). Centrifuge modeling-of-models investigation on earthquake-induced excess pore pressure behavior of silty sand. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 185, 108906.

El-Sekelly, W., Dobry, R., & Abdoun, T. (2024). A Parametric Study on the Effect of Drainage on Sand Liquefaction under High Overburden Pressure. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, 150(3), 04023144.

Elmesalami, N.Z., Celik, K., Investigating carbonation and hydration of reactive magnesia cement using advanced characterization methods, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Gopee, M.A., Prieto, S.A., García de Soto, B. (2023). Improving Autonomous Robotic Navigation Using IFC Files. Construction Robotics, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41693-023-00112-8

Hay, R, Gkoura, L., Equbal, A., Celik, K., Phase formation and CO2 absorption of reactive magnesium oxide cement with additives under various curing regimes, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Hay, R., Krishnan, P., Celik, K. (2024) Influence of natural fibers on hydration and carbonation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC), Construction and Building Materials, 411 (2024) 134653.

Kantheepan, Y., Chen, Q., García de Soto, B. (2023). Utilizing Augmented Reality for The Assembly and Disassembly of Panelized Construction. Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITcon), DOI: https://doi.org/10.36680/j.itcon.2023.030

Ko, P., Prieto, S.A., García de Soto, B. (2023). Developing a Free and Open-source Semi-automated Building Exterior Crack Inspection Software for Construction and Facility Managers. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE Access), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2023.3296793

Krishnan, P., Singh, I., Celik, K., Development of magnesium silicate hydrates from brucite and silica fume, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Mengiste, E., García de Soto, B., Hartmann, T. (2023). Automated integration of as-is point cloud information with as-planned BIM for interior construction. International Journal of Construction Management, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2023.2211487

Mengiste, E., Mannem, K., Prieto, S.A., García de Soto, B. (2024). Transfer-learning and texture features for recognition of the conditions of construction materials with small datasets. ASCE's Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/JCCEE5.CPENG-5478

Pantidis, P., Eldababy, H., Tagle, C. M., & Mobasher, M. E. (2023). Error convergence and engineering-guided hyperparameter search of PINNs: towards optimized I-FENN performance. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 414, 116160.

Peng, B., Hay, R., Celik, K., Design and assessment of AD-1 lunar regolith simulants, 73rd International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2023), October 2 – 6, 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan

Prieto, S. A., Giakoumidis, N., and García de Soto, B. (2024). Multiagent robotic systems and exploration algorithms: Applications for data collection in construction sites. Journal of Field Robotics, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/rob.22316

Prieto, S. A., Mengiste, E., and García de Soto, B. (2023). Investigating the Use of ChatGPT for the Scheduling of Construction Projects. Buildings, 13(4), 857. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings13040857

Prieto, S. A., Xu, X., and García de Soto, B. (2024). A Guide for Construction Practitioners to Integrate Robotic Systems in Their Construction Applications. Frontiers in Built Environment-Construction Management. Volume 10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1307728

"Raja, MNA., Abdoun, T., El-Sekelly, W. (2024). Exploring the Potential of Machine Learning in Stochastic Reliability Modelling for Reinforced Soil Foundations. Buildings; 14(4):954.

https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14040954"

Ramani A., Chen, Q., García de Soto, B. (2023). Quantifying the Impact of Concrete 3D Printing on the Construction Supply Chain. Automation in Construction, Volume 155, November 2023, 105032. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2023.105032

Shahbaz, F., Hay, R., Celik, K., Decarbonizing UAE cement industry with limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Singh, I., Hay, R., Celik, K., Accelerated carbonation of brucite recovered from desalination reject brine for construction applications, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Singh, K. Celik, Influence of supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) curing on carbonation and strength development of brucite recovered from desalination reject brine, Journal of CO2 Utilization 79 (2024) 102657. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102657

Wang, X., Celik, K., Enhancing carbonation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based composites with cenospheres, 16th International Congress on the Chemistry of Cement (ICCC 2023), September 18-22, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand

Wu, K., García de Soto, B. (2024). Spatio-temporal optimization of construction elevator planning in high-rise building projects. Developments in the Built Environment. Volume 17. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100328