The visit commenced with a formal presentation session led by the CAAOR delegation. Dr. Muhammad Awais and Professor Jiandong Hu delivered an insightful and comprehensive overview of the Center for Advanced Agri-optoelectronics Research(CAAOR). The presentation meticulously detailed the group's core research pillars, which include agricultural system optimization, precision agriculture technologies, environmental monitoring, and sustainable resource management. They further elaborated on recent groundbreaking research activities and key achievements, showcasing the group's capacity for innovative and impactful research. This presentation was instrumental in framing the CAAOR's expertise and established a clear context for identifying synergistic research areas with the host laboratory, effectively setting the agenda for the technical discussions that followed.
Part 2: France PhD Positions and Collaborative Project on Ammonia Gas Detection
A central and highly fruitful outcome of the meeting was the detailed discussion on a specific proposed research project: "Ammonia Gas Detection in Agricultural Environments Using Numerical Models." This project aims to develop a high-fidelity computational model to simulate and predict ammonia dispersion in agricultural settings, a critical concern for environmental protection and livestock management. The discussion naturally progressed to the exciting opportunity for funding this work through doctoral research positions at INSA-Rouen (UTT) in France, with which Professor Bassir has strong established collaborations. The parties engaged in concrete dialogue regarding potential candidate profiles, identifying the need for a candidate with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), sensor data integration, and environmental engineering. It was agreed that the CAAOR group would lead the agricultural and field-data aspects of the project, while the SSHMC Laboratory would contribute its extensive expertise in numerical modeling and simulation, creating a powerful cross-disciplinary and international research team.
A central and highly fruitful outcome of the meeting was the detailed discussion on a specific proposed research project: "Ammonia Gas Detection in Agricultural Environments Using Numerical Models." This project aims to develop a high-fidelity computational model to simulate and predict ammonia dispersion in agricultural settings, a critical concern for environmental protection and livestock management. The discussion naturally progressed to the exciting opportunity for funding this work through doctoral research positions at INSA-Rouen (UTT) in France, with which Professor Bassir has strong established collaborations. The parties engaged in concrete dialogue regarding potential candidate profiles, identifying the need for a candidate with a strong background in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), sensor data integration, and environmental engineering. It was agreed that the CAAOR group would lead the agricultural and field-data aspects of the project, while the SSHMC Laboratory would contribute its extensive expertise in numerical modeling and simulation, creating a powerful cross-disciplinary and international research team.
Part 3: Visit to SSHMC Laboratory Facilities and Ongoing Projects
Professor Bassir led the delegation on an extensive tour of the state-of-the-art SSHMC Laboratory facilities. The tour included live demonstrations of advanced experimental setups, including dynamic testing rigs, and sophisticated data acquisition systems utilizing Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors, piezoelectric transducers, and 3D laser vibrometers. The delegation was given detailed insights into several ongoing flagship projects within the laboratory, such as the development of "digital twins" for civil infrastructure, real-time vibration-based structural health monitoring of bridges, and the use of machine learning for damage prognosis. The advanced capabilities in numerical model calibration and validation observed at the SSHMC Lab were noted as being directly applicable and highly valuable to the proposed joint project on ammonia gas dispersion modeling.
Professor Bassir led the delegation on an extensive tour of the state-of-the-art SSHMC Laboratory facilities. The tour included live demonstrations of advanced experimental setups, including dynamic testing rigs, and sophisticated data acquisition systems utilizing Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors, piezoelectric transducers, and 3D laser vibrometers. The delegation was given detailed insights into several ongoing flagship projects within the laboratory, such as the development of "digital twins" for civil infrastructure, real-time vibration-based structural health monitoring of bridges, and the use of machine learning for damage prognosis. The advanced capabilities in numerical model calibration and validation observed at the SSHMC Lab were noted as being directly applicable and highly valuable to the proposed joint project on ammonia gas dispersion modeling.
Part 4: Planned Reciprocal Visit to Henan Agricultural University
To cement the collaboration and maintain the momentum generated by this visit, a reciprocal visit was formally planned and agreed upon. Professor David Bassir has been officially invited to visit the CAAOR group at Henan Agricultural University in December 2025. The agenda for this upcoming visit is anticipated to include a series of technical seminars by Professor Bassir on advanced numerical modeling techniques, strategic working sessions to finalize the research proposal for the ammonia detection project, and meetings with university leadership to formalize a broader institutional-level memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Henan Agricultural University and the Dongguan University of Technology. This planned visit underscores the long-term commitment of both parties to a sustained and fruitful partnership.
Prof.David Bassir简介
Professor David Bassir is a distinguished scholar of international repute, serving as the Director of the Smart Structural Health Monitoring and Control (SSHMC) Laboratory at the Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), where he also holds a prestigious position within the DGUT-CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) joint institute.
His research is strategically positioned at the critical intersection of computational mechanics, smart materials, and data science, forming a comprehensive foundation for innovation in engineering systems. His primary expertise is manifest in the development of high-performance computational models for simulating complex physical phenomena, including fluid-structure interactions and gas dispersion, which directly informs his work in structural dynamics and vibration analysis aimed at enhancing the safety and longevity of civil and mechanical structures. A pioneer in his field, Professor Bassir is at the forefront of Smart Structural Health Monitoring, championing the use of advanced sensor networks, such as Fiber Bragg Gratings and piezoelectric transducers, integrated with intelligent algorithms for the real-time damage detection and condition assessment of critical infrastructure. Furthermore, he leads pioneering projects in the creation of Digital Twins for engineering systems, developing dynamic virtual replicas of physical assets to enable predictive maintenance and operational optimization. His strong collaborative ties with renowned institutions in France, including INSA-Rouen, underscore his active promotion of international research and student exchange. Through his leadership, the SSHMC Laboratory has been established as a center of excellence for innovative research, making Professor Bassir an exceptionally valuable partner for the CAAOR group's ambitions in international expansion and interdisciplinary research at the nexus of agricultural technology and environmental monitoring.
To cement the collaboration and maintain the momentum generated by this visit, a reciprocal visit was formally planned and agreed upon. Professor David Bassir has been officially invited to visit the CAAOR group at Henan Agricultural University in December 2025. The agenda for this upcoming visit is anticipated to include a series of technical seminars by Professor Bassir on advanced numerical modeling techniques, strategic working sessions to finalize the research proposal for the ammonia detection project, and meetings with university leadership to formalize a broader institutional-level memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Henan Agricultural University and the Dongguan University of Technology. This planned visit underscores the long-term commitment of both parties to a sustained and fruitful partnership.
Prof.David Bassir简介Professor David Bassir is a distinguished scholar of international repute, serving as the Director of the Smart Structural Health Monitoring and Control (SSHMC) Laboratory at the Dongguan University of Technology (DGUT), where he also holds a prestigious position within the DGUT-CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) joint institute.
His research is strategically positioned at the critical intersection of computational mechanics, smart materials, and data science, forming a comprehensive foundation for innovation in engineering systems. His primary expertise is manifest in the development of high-performance computational models for simulating complex physical phenomena, including fluid-structure interactions and gas dispersion, which directly informs his work in structural dynamics and vibration analysis aimed at enhancing the safety and longevity of civil and mechanical structures. A pioneer in his field, Professor Bassir is at the forefront of Smart Structural Health Monitoring, championing the use of advanced sensor networks, such as Fiber Bragg Gratings and piezoelectric transducers, integrated with intelligent algorithms for the real-time damage detection and condition assessment of critical infrastructure. Furthermore, he leads pioneering projects in the creation of Digital Twins for engineering systems, developing dynamic virtual replicas of physical assets to enable predictive maintenance and operational optimization. His strong collaborative ties with renowned institutions in France, including INSA-Rouen, underscore his active promotion of international research and student exchange. Through his leadership, the SSHMC Laboratory has been established as a center of excellence for innovative research, making Professor Bassir an exceptionally valuable partner for the CAAOR group's ambitions in international expansion and interdisciplinary research at the nexus of agricultural technology and environmental monitoring.
