Innovative Research Award
Xinli Gan
Guizhou Institute of Technology, China
Xinli Gan is a researcher affiliated with Guizhou Institute of Technology, China, whose supplied publication record includes studies on asphalt pavement materials, phase-change microcapsules, and carbon nanotube applications in construction materials. These topics connect material performance with pavement functionality, waste recovery, and potential engineering sustainability. The Innovative Research Award profile presented here summarizes the available bibliographic information and considers its relevance to research innovation and the broader Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) field. The supplied Scopus profile reports 23 documents, 157 citations, and an h-index of 7; these figures should be interpreted in the context of the profile’s current indexing and update date. [1]
Abstract
This article presents a research profile of Xinli Gan based on the bibliographic details supplied for the Innovative Research Award. The available publication information highlights investigations into asphalt pavement sealant materials incorporating phase-change microcapsules and the growth of carbon nanotubes on fly ash as a waste-recovery strategy. These topics reflect research at the intersection of construction materials, functional performance, and resource utilization. The reported Scopus metrics provide a quantitative snapshot of scholarly output and citation activity, but do not independently establish the quality or practical impact of individual studies. Full-text access, detailed methods, DOI identifiers, and complete author-contribution information were not supplied and require verification before publication. [1]
Keywords
Xinli Gan; innovative research; asphalt pavement; phase-change microcapsules; anti-skid sealants; carbon nanotubes; fly ash recovery; construction materials; material performance; environmental sustainability; Health, Safety, and Environment; petroleum engineering recognition.
Introduction
Research into advanced construction materials can contribute to improved infrastructure performance and more efficient use of resources. Asphalt pavement studies, in particular, address surface functionality, durability, and safety under changing environmental conditions. Incorporating phase-change microcapsules into pavement sealants represents an approach to investigating temperature-responsive material behaviour, while research involving fly ash and carbon nanotubes explores ways of adding value to industrial by-products. The supplied records associate Gan with these research themes through publications listed in Construction and Building Materials in 2026. The precise experimental findings and performance improvements cannot be determined from the titles alone and should be assessed using the full articles. [2]
Research Profile
The available profile identifies Xinli Gan with Guizhou Institute of Technology in China. The supplied Scopus information lists 23 indexed documents, 157 citations, and an h-index of 7. These bibliometric indicators describe different aspects of a publication record: document count reflects indexed output, citations indicate recorded references from other works, and the h-index combines publication productivity with citation frequency. None of these indicators alone provides a complete assessment of research originality, methodological strength, reproducibility, or real-world value. The numbers should therefore be considered descriptive indicators rather than definitive measures of academic quality. [3]
Research Contributions
The supplied publication titles suggest two relevant areas of investigation. The first concerns the mix ratio and performance of anti-skid asphalt pavement sealant incorporating phase-change microcapsules. This subject relates to formulation design and the evaluation of surface materials under operational conditions. Depending on the study’s verified findings, relevant assessment criteria may include skid resistance, temperature response, durability, and compatibility with pavement systems. These criteria are potential evaluation dimensions, not reported results attributed to Gan.
Publications
Two publication records were supplied for this profile. Complete DOI details, volume and issue information, page numbers, and article URLs were not provided; therefore, the following entries retain the available bibliographic details without inventing missing information.
- Gan, X., Pan, L., Liu, Z., & Ge, H. (2026). Study on mix ratio and performance of asphalt pavement anti-skid sealant material incorporated with phase change microcapsules. Construction and Building Materials. Full text and DOI not available in the supplied record.
- Liu, S., Lu, P., Wang, T., et al. (2026). In-situ growth of carbon nanotubes on fly ash: A waste-recovery strategy for performance enhancement of asphalt. Construction and Building Materials. Full author list, DOI, and full text were not available in the supplied record.
The first title explicitly lists Xinli Gan among the authors. The second record was supplied as an associated publication, but the excerpt does not establish Gan’s authorship. Both records should be checked against the publisher’s final versions before they are used in an official award assessment. [5]
Research Impact
The research themes described in the supplied records have potential relevance to pavement engineering, construction-material development, and industrial by-product utilization. Anti-skid pavement materials are associated with road-surface safety, while phase-change materials may be investigated for their response to thermal variation. Carbon nanotube modification and fly ash recovery may also provide avenues for studying material functionality and resource use. However, practical impact should be established through reported experimental results, independent validation, field testing, reproducibility, and evidence of adoption. The current bibliometric figures offer useful context but do not demonstrate these outcomes by themselves.
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award associated with the Petroleum Engineering Awards provides a recognition context for considering originality, research contribution, and potential engineering relevance. Gan’s supplied publication title on phase-change microcapsules in anti-skid asphalt sealants offers a basis for reviewing material formulation and pavement performance research. The broader theme of recovering value from fly ash may also be relevant to sustainability-oriented materials research, subject to verification of authorship and findings.
Conclusion
Xinli Gan’s supplied research record points to work concerning asphalt pavement materials and phase-change microcapsules, with potential relevance to functional construction materials and engineering performance. The available Scopus profile reports 23 documents, 157 citations, and an h-index of 7. These indicators should be verified at the time of assessment and interpreted alongside publication quality and demonstrated research outcomes. The listed 2026 publications provide a starting point for evaluating innovation, but complete article records and confirmed author contributions are needed for a robust scholarly review. Recognition through the Innovative Research Award should ultimately depend on transparent criteria, documented evidence, and independent committee evaluation.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Xinli Gan, Author ID 56102404000. Scopus. Bibliographic metrics are subject to change.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56102404000
- Gan, X., Pan, L., Liu, Z., & Ge, H. (2026). Study on mix ratio and performance of asphalt pavement anti-skid sealant material incorporated with phase change microcapsules. Construction and Building Materials. Publication details transcribed from the supplied record; publisher metadata requires verification.
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
- Liu, S., Lu, P., Wang, T., et al. (2026). In-situ growth of carbon nanotubes on fly ash: A waste-recovery strategy for performance enhancement of asphalt. Construction and Building Materials. Title and partial authorship information transcribed from the supplied record; complete publication details require verification.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Construction and Building Materials. Journal and publisher information for verification of article metadata.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/construction-and-building-materials
- ORCID. (n.d.). Xinli Gan — ORCID record. Researcher identifier supplied for this profile; record contents should be checked against the researcher’s current public profile.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-9078
- Petroleum Engineering Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Award information and eligibility criteria should be confirmed using the current official event materials.
https://petroleumengineering.org/