1. Z. Ye, M. Mozafarian, P.A.R. Cavallaro, K. Altinay, V. Villa and J. Ninić*, "Automated Tunnel Damage Report Generation", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. Volume 168, Part 2, February 2026, 107194, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.107194 

2. W. Angerer, V.E. Gall, J. Karlovšek, W. Mleczko, F. Robert, J. Salmi, W. Aldrian, P. Dohmen, J. Grasmick, A. Jacobs, J. Ninic. ITA-AITES − BIM in tunnelling – Guideline for mechanised and conventional tunnels. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. Volume 168, 2026, 106714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.106714 

3. A. Colaço, H. Liravi, P.J. Soares, J. Ninic, P.A. Costa. "Ground-borne noise and vibrations induced by railway traffic: impact, prediction, mitigation and future perspectives". Vibration 2025, 8(4), 73; https://doi.org/10.3390/vibration8040073. 

4. K. Antilay, Z. Ye, S.A. Mitoulis, J. Ninic*. "Automated Surface Damage Detection with an Embodied Intelligence Robotic Platform", Data-Centric Engineering. 2025. Accepted.

5. D.-L. Feng, H.-N. Wu, J. Ninić, S.-Q. Yang, R.-P. Chen, "An Analytical Model of Multi-Ring Segmental Lining with Nonlinear Joint Interactions", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, Volume 169, March 2026, 107249 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.107249 .

6. W. Angerer, V.E. Gall, J. Karlovšek, W. Mleczko, F. Robert, J. Salmi, W. Aldrian, P. Dohmen, J. Grasmick, A. Jacobs, J. Ninic, M. Rives, Z. Ye. ITA-AITES − BIM in tunnelling – Guideline for mechanised and conventional tunnels. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. Volume 168, Part 1, February 2026, 106714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.106714   

7. H. Liravi, F.X. Bécot, S. Kaewunruen, J. Ninic. Surrogate model-based multi-objective Bayesian optimisation of porous acoustic barriers. Engineering with Computers. 2025, pp. 1–28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-025-02221-0 

8. B. Sheil, C. Anagnostopoulos, R. Buckley, M.O. Ciantia, E. Febrianto, J. Fu, Z. Gao, X. Geng, B. Gong, K. Hanley, P. He, K. Kolomvatsos, B. de C.F.L. Lopes, J. Ninic, M. Previtali, M. Rezania, A. Ruiz-Lopez, J. Sun, S. Suryasentana, D. Taborda, P. Zhang. Artificial intelligence transformations in geotechnics: progress, challenges and future enablers. Computers and Geotechnics. Volume 189, January 2026, 107604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107604 

9. H. Liravi, J. Fakhraei, S. Kaewunruen, Z. Fu, J. Ninic. A meshless numerical method for optimised design of buried structures in elastic medium. Computers and Geotechnics. Volume 183, July 2025, 107222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compgeo.2025.107222 

10.  H. Lyu, D. Herring, H. Chen, S. Zhou, J. Zhang, L. Wang, Z. Zuo, J. Andrews, M. Kočvara, F. Spill, J. Ninic, and S. Wang. (2025) "Optimisation of energy efficiency and thermal comfort in flexible building spaces with movable walls", Energy & Buildings. Volume 346, 1 November 2025, 116100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116100 

11. H.-G. Bui, B.-T Cao, J. Ninić, M. Nörges. and G. Meschke " Automatic Integration of Building Data into Large-Scale Numerical Simulations". Results in Engineering, Volume 26, June 2025, 105212, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.105212 

12. N. Kopiika, P.Robery, J. Ninic, and S.-A. Mitoulis. "Quantifying structural deterioration for sustainable development: the importance of climate adaptation of existing critical infrastructure".  Case Studies in Construction Materials. 2025.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2025.e04757 

13. H. Liravi, J. Fakhraei, S. Kaewunruen, S. Colaço, J. Ninic. "Bayesian Optimisation of Underground Railway Tunnels Using a Surrogate Model’, Data-Centric Engineering. 6: e32, 2025.10.1017/dce.2025.10011.

14. Z. Ye, W. Lin, A. Faramarzi, X. Xie, J. Ninić*.; SAM4Tun: No-Training Model for Tunnel Lining Point Cloud Component Segmentation. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. Volume 158, April 2025, 106401 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2025.106401 .

15. Y. Fang, S.A. Mitoulis, D. Boddice, J. Yu, J. Ninic*; “Scan-to-BIM-to-Sim: Automated reconstruction of digital and simulation models from point clouds with applications on bridges". 5 February 2025, 104289. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.104289 

16. J. Salmi, Z. YE, J. Ninić, R. Heikkilä, BIM for mining – Automated generation of digital modes using parametric modelling concepts. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining. Volume 186, February 2025, 106032, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmms.2025.106032 

17. N. Kopiika,  A. Karavias, P. Krassakis, N. Koukouzas, N. Shakhovska, Z. Ye, J. Ninić, S. Argyroudis, SA Mitoulis, Tiered approach for rapid assessment of damage for critical infrastructure based on remote sensing ad deep learning technologies. Automation in Construction. Volume 170, February 2025, 105955, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2024.105955 

18. A. Alsharif, G. Thermou, J. Ninić, W. Tizani.  Data Ingratiation Framework for Multi-Level Information Modelling and Numerical Analysis of Deteriorated RC Bridges. Advances in Engineering Software. Volume 202, April 2025, 103860, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.advengsoft.2024.103860. 

19. N. Kopiika, S. Argyroudis R. di Bari, J. Ninic, SA Mitoulis; Sustainability and resilience-driven prioritisation for restoring critical infrastructure after major disasters and conflict, Transportation Part D. Volume 139, February 2025, 104592, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2025.104592 .

20. N. Babanagar, B.Sheil, J. Ninic, QB. Zhang, S. Hardy. “Digital twins for the underground space”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology Volume 155, Part 1, January 2025, 106140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.106140

21. M. Cabrera, J. Ninić and W. Tizani, “Fusion of Experimental and Numerical Data for Development of Extended Hollo-bolt Component Based Model” Data in Brief, 2024, 111088 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.111088

22. Z. Ye, L. Lowel, A. Faramarzi, J. Ninić*. S SAM-based instance segmentation models for the automation of structural damage detection. Advanced Engineering Informatics, Volume 62, Part C, October 2024, 102826. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2024.102826

23. M. Cabrera, J. Ninić and W. Tizani, Fusion of Experimental and Numerical Data for Development of Extended Hollo-bolt Component Based Model. Engineering Structures, Volume 321, 15 December 2024, 118932,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2024.118932

24. A. Gamra, J. Ninić* and B. Ghiassi. “Optimizing Synthetic Datasets for Machine Learning-based Prediction of Building Damage due to Tunnelling”. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology. 2024., Volume 152, 105961 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tust.2024.105961

25. H. Lu, B. Chandran, W. Wu, J. Ninić, K. Grylliase, D. Chronopoulosa, Damage features for structural health monitoring based on ultrasonic Lamb waves: Evaluation criteria, survey of recent work and outlook. Measurements (IF 5.6), Volume 232, 2024, 114666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2024.114666

26. H.G. Bui, J. Ninić, C, Koch, K. Hackel and G. Meschke, “Integrated BIM-based Modelling and Simulation of Segmental Tunnel Lining by means of Isogeometric Analysis”, Finite Elements in Analysis and Design (IF 3.1) Volume 229, 1 February 2024, 104070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finel.2023.104070

27. J. Ninić, A. Gamra and B. Ghiassi, “Real-time assessment of tunnelling-induced damage to structures within the Building Information Modelling framework”. Underground Space (IF 8.2). 2024 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.undsp.2023.05.010  

28. Sferza, J. Ninić, F. Glock, Ch. Hofer, F. Daoud. D. Chronopoulos and K. van der Zee “Global-local multidisciplinary optimisation with ad-hoc sensitivity analysis for the preliminary design of aircraft”. Engineering with Computers (IF 8.7). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-023-01912-w

29. J. Ninić, K. van der Zee, M. Iccardi, F.Wang, “Editorial UKACM 2022: advances in computational mechanics” Engineering with Computers (IF 8.7). 2023 doi.org/10.1007/s00366-023-01919-3  

30. M. Cabrera, J. Ninić, W. Tizani, “Fusion of Experimental and Synthetic Data for Reliable Prediction of Steel Connection Behaviour using Machine Learning” Engineering with Computers (IF 8.7). 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-023-01864-1

31. M. Huang, X.L. Chen, Y, Bai, J. Ninić,  QB. Zhan. “A framework for integrating embodied carbon assessment and construction feasibility in prefabricated stations” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9). 132, 104920. 2023.

32. G. Ntourmas, F. Glock, F. Daoud, G. Schuhmacher, D. Chronopoulos, E. Özcan and J. Ninić “Layup time for an Automated Fibre Placement process in the framework of a detailed sizing optimisation”. Composites Part B: Engineering. (IF 13.1), 258 (110714), 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110714

33. G. Ntourmas, F. Glock, F. Daoud, G. Schuhmacher, D. Chronopoulos, E. Özcan and J. Ninić  Stacking sequence optimisation of an aircraft wing skin; Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (IF 4.3), 66 (31), 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s00158-022-03483-8

34. C.O. Sandoval, W. Tizani, E. Pereira, J. Ninić, C. Koch “A framework for the integration of building information modelling and construction simulation”, Buildings 12 (8), 1199. 2022.

35. M. Huang, HM Zhu, J. Ninić, Q. Zhan. “Multi-LOD BIM for underground metro station: Interoperability and design-to-design enhancement” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9). 119, 104232. 2022.

36. A. Arteiro, P. Camanho, G. Corrado, D. Chronopoulos, F. Daoud, F. Glock, J. Ninić, G. Ntourmas, G. Schuhmacher, M. Sferz,c, N. Traiforos, W. Tan, T. Turner, E. Ozcan, L. Brown. “Recent progress, challenges and outlook for multidisciplinary structural optimization of aircraft and aerial vehicles”. Progress in Aerospace Sciences (IF 9.6). 135, 100861, 2022.

37. H.G. Bui, J. Ninić, N.A Do, D. Dias and G. Meschke, “A Variationally Consistent Hyperstatic Reaction Method for Tunnel Lining Design”, International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics (IF 4.0) 46: 205– 217, 2022.

38. MQ Huang, HM Zhu, J Ninić, QB Zhang; “Digital Twin for Underground Stations : Improving Decision Making for Construction Lifecycle” September 2022 Australian Geomechanics Journal 57(3):139-149 DOI: 10.56295/AGJ5737

39. W Tizani, M Cabrera, M Mahmood, J Ninić, F Wang. “The behaviour of anchored extended blind bolts in concrete-filled tubes” Steel Construction: Design and Research, https://doi.org/10.1002/stco.202100037, 2022.

40. M. Cabrera, J. Ninić, W. Tizani and F. Wang, “Experimental and numerical analysis of preload in Extended Hollo-Bolt blind bolts” Journal of Constructional Steel Research (IF 4.1), vol 186, 106885 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2021.106885

41. J. Ninić, A. Alsahly, A. Vonthron, H.G. Bui, C. Koch, and M. König, G. Meschke. “From digital models to numerical analysis for mechanised tunnelling: a fully automated design-through-analysis workflow” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9), vol 107, 103622, 2021.

42. M. Huang, J. Ninić, Q. Zhang, “BIM, machine learning and computer vision techniques in underground construction: current status and future perspectives“ Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9), vol 107, 103677, 2021.

43. M. Sferza, J. Ninić, D. Chronopoulos, F. Glock and F. Daoud. “Multidisciplinary Optimisation of Aircraft Structures with Critical Non-Regular Areas: Current Practice and Challenges”. Aerospace (IF 2.6), 8(8), 223 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace8080223

44. Y. Fang, J. Ninić, G. Meschke, M. König, Q. Zhang, „Forward: Information modelling of tunnelling and underground infrastructure: Technology and applications“, Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9), vol 116, 104067, 2021.

45. M. Cabrera, W. Tizani and J. Ninić. “A Review and Analysis of Testing and Modelling Practice of Extended Hollo-Bolt Blind Bolt Connections” Journal of Constructional Steel Research (IF 4.1), vol 183, 106763. 2021.

46. J. Ninić, A. Vonthron, C. Koch, W. Tizani and M. Koenig, “Integrated parametric multi-level information and numerical modelling of mechanised tunnelling projects,” Advanced Engineering Informatics (8.8), vol. 43, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2019.101011

47. J. Ninić, H.G. Bui and G. Meschke, “BIM-to-IGA: a fully automatic design trough analysis workflow for segmented tunnel linings”, Advanced Engineering Informatics (IF 8.8) vol. 46, 2020.

48. J. Ninić, H.G. Bui, C. Koch and G. Meschke, “Computationally efficient simulations in urban mechanized tunnelling based on multi-level BIM models“, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering (IF 6.9), vol. 112(3),  2019.

49. J. Stascheit, J. Ninić, G. Meschke, F. Hegemann and U. Maidl. Building Information Modelling in mechanised shield tunnelling – A practitioner's outlook to the near future Geomechanik und Tunnelbau. 11(1), 34-49, 2018.

50. S. Freitag, B. T. Cao, J. Ninić, and G. Meschke, “Recurrent neural networks and proper orthogonal decomposition with interval data for real-time predictions of mechanised tunnelling processes,” Computers and Structures (IF 4.7), vol. 207, pp. 258-273 2018.

51. J. Ninić, C. Koch, and J. Stascheit, “An integrated platform for design and numerical analysis of shield tunnelling processes on different levels of detail,” Advances in Engineering Software (IF 4.8), vol. 112, pp.  165-179, 2017.

52. J. Ninić and G. Meschke, “Simulation based evaluation of time-variant loadings acting on tunnel linings during mechanized tunnel construction,” Engineering Structures (IF 5.5), vol. 135, pp. 21–40, 2017.

53. J. Ninić, S. Freitag, and G. Meschke, “A hybrid finite element and surrogate modelling approach for simulation and monitoring supported TBM steering,” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.9), vol. 63, pp. 12–28, 2017.

54. S. Freitag, B. T. Cao, J. Ninić, and G. Meschke, “Hybrid surrogate modelling for mechanised tunnelling simulations with uncertain data,” International Journal for Reliability and Safety (impact factor 0.71), vol. 9, pp. 154–173, 2015.

55. J. Ninić, and G. Meschke, “Model update and real-time steering of tunnel boring machines using simulation-based meta models,” Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology (IF 6.4), vol. 45, pp. 138-152, 2015.

56. G. Meschke, S. Freitag, A. Alsahly, J. Ninić, S. Schindler, and C. Koch, “Numerical Simulation in Mechanized Tunneling in Urban Environments in the Framework of a Tunnel Information Model,” Bauingenieur (impact factor 0.622), vol. 89, no. 11, pp. 457–466, 2014.

57. J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, and G. Meschke, “Beam-solid contact formulation for finite element analysis of pile-soil interaction with arbitrary discretization,” International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics (impact factor 2.481), vol. 38, no. 14, pp. 1453–1476, 2014.

58. G. Meschke, J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, and A. Alsahly, “Parallelized computational modeling of pile-soil interactions in mechanized tunneling,” Engineering Structures (impact factor 3.084), vol. 47, pp. 35 – 44, 2013.

59. H.-G. Bui, J. Ninić, and G. Meschke " Implicit Sub-stepping Scheme for Critical State Soil Models". Engineering with Computers, 2025. Revision. arxiv: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2504.17476 

60. J. Corker, M. Eskandari Torbaghan, R. Remenyte-Prescott and J. Ninić, "Digital Twin Driven Pavement Deterioration Forecasting: Explainable Route Level Predictions from Automated".Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5360636 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5360636. In preparation. 

61. H. Liravi, A. Alizadehshiraz, S. Kaewunruen, J. Ninic. "A coupled FEM–SBM methodology for dynamic interaction of multiple structures and soil". Computers and Geotechnics. 2025. Revision.

62. M.S. Khan, U. Khalid, J. Ninic, J. Seo. "LLM4US: Large Language Model-Powered Natural Language Interaction Platform for Voxel-Based Underground Semantics". Automation in Construction. 2025. In preparation.

63. H. Zhu, Y. Zhou, F. Xiao, J. Ninic, W. Lai, Q.-b. Zhang. Automating dense GPR simulations for C-scan imaging of subsurface infrastructure: Pipe leakage case study. Automation in Construction. Revision.
    
    

1. M.H. Mozafarian,  G. Desiderio, Z. Ye, V. Villa, and J. Ninic  'Image-based multi-damage detection in tunnels: deep learning approaches for structural health monitoring', 2025 European Conference on Computing in Construction, CIB W78 Conference on IT in Construction, 14–17 July, Porto, Portugal.

2. Z. Ye, M.H. Mozafarian, V. Villa, and J. Ninic, Automated Damage Report Generation via Panoptic Segmentation of Ultra-High-Resolution Tunnel Images, 2nd Olympiad in Engineering Science. 2025. University of Stavanger, Sweden.

3. K. Altinay, Z. Ye, and J. Ninic, Active Learning-based Dataset Optimisation for Enhanced Automated Sewer Damage Detection, 2nd Olympiad in Engineering Science. 2025. University of Stavanger, Sweden.

4. Y. Fang, S.A. Mitoulis, J. Ninic, A Conditional Diffusion Model for Bridge Point Cloud Repair, EG-ICE 2025 – International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering. 2025. Glasgow, UK.

5. M. Huang, J. Ninic, Q. Zhang. "Digitalisation platform for modelling TBM tunnel construction: enhancing interoperability and collaboration". EG-ICE 2025 – International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering. 2025. Glasgow, UK. 

6. H.-G. Bui, B.-T Cao, T.-T.  Nguyen, V.-V. Pham, N.-A. Do and J. Ninic  ‘Surrogate modeling for interactive subrectangular tunnel track design using the cut finite element method’, Digital Twins in Engineering & Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Applied Science (DTE - AICOMAS 2025), Paris, France, 17–21 February, 2025.

7. J. Ninic, Z. Ye, H.-G. Bui, K. Altinay, P.A.R. Cavallaro and V. Villa. Digital twin for damage modelling of tunnel linings. Digital Twins in Engineering & Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Applied Science, DTE - AICOMAS 2025, February 17-21, Paris, France, 2025.

8. H. Liravi, J. Fakhraei and  J. Ninic, 'DA FE-PINN approach for addressing soil–structure interaction problems in elastodynamics', Digital Twins in Engineering & Artificial Intelligence and Computational Methods in Applied Science (DTE - AICOMAS 2025), February 17-21, Paris, France, 2025.

9. H. Liravi, J. Fakhraei, J. Ninić, and F.-X. Bécot. Multi-objective Bayesian optimisation of acoustic barriers. 15th International Workshop on Railway Noise (IWRN), Toxa, Spain, 2025. 

10. H. Liravi, H.G. Bui, A. Colaço and J. Ninić ‘Surrogate model-based Bayesian optimisation of underground railway tunnels’, Proceedings of the 31st International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV31), Incheon, South Korea, 2025.

11. H. Liravi, J. Fakhraei, and  J. Ninić,  ‘Multi-objective Bayesian optimisation of acoustic barriers’, Advances in Applied Mechanics Conference, 5–9 January, Meloneras, Gran Canaria, Spain.

12. H. Liravi, F.-X. Bécot, J. Fakhraei and J. Ninić, ‘Pareto-search optimisation of metamaterial acoustic barriers using a surrogate model’, COMPDYN 2025: 10th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 15–18 June, Rhodes Island, Greece, 2025.

13. Z. Ye, W. Lin, A. Faramarzi, J. Ninić.; SAM4Tun: Automated digital twin reconstruction for tunnel inspection and maintenance. World Tunnel Congress. Stockholm 2025. Accepted.

14. H. Lyu, D. Herring, L. Wang, J. Ninić, J. Andrews, M. Li, M. Kocvara, F. Spill, S. Wang. Multi-Objective Optimization for Flexible Building Space Usage, IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IEEE CAI 2024), 2024.

15. K. Micić, Z. Ye, M. Marjanović, J. Ninić. Automated Generation of Ground Model Incorporating Soil Spatial Variability, 28th European Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference – EYGEC 2024, Macedonian Association for Geotechnics, 2024.

16. Z. Ye, L. Lowel, A. Faramarzi, J. Ninić. SAM-based Structural Surface Damage Detection. EG-ICE 2024 – International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering. 2024. 

17. N.S. Kopiika, J. Ninić & S.A. Mitoulis, Deterioration rate diagnosis to global climatic change: the case of Dnipro HPP Dam in Ukraine, IABMAS 2024. 

18. N.S. Kopiika, J. Ninić & S.A. Mitoulis, Resilience framework for aged bridges subjected to human- induced hazard - Case study in Ukraine, 4th International Conference "Coordinating Engineering for Sustainability and Resilience" CESARE 2024. 

19. H.G. Bui, T.T Nguyen, V.V.Pham, B.T. Cao J. Ninić. Isogeometric Analysis for BIM-based Design and Simulation of Sub-rectangular Tunnel. UKACM 2024, Durham, UK. 

20. N.S. Kopiika, J. Ninić & S.A. Mitoulis, Damage characterisation using Sentinel-1 images: Case study of bridges in Ukraine, IABSE Symposium, Manchester 2024. 

21. I, Izonin, A. Gamra, O.Boychuk, J. Ninić, R. Tkachenko and S.A. Mitoulis. PCA-NuSVR Framework for Predicting Local and Global Indicators of Tunneling-induced Building Damage. First International Conference on Smart Automation & Robotics for Future Industry (SMARTINDUSTRY-2024), Liviv, Ukraine. 

22. A. Alsharif, G. Thermou, J. Ninić. A framework for integrated multi-level information modelling and numerical analysis of corrosion-damaged RC bridges. 7th International Conference on Structural and Civil Engineering (ICSCE 2023), Porto, Portugal. Best presentation award. 

23. J. Corker, R. Remenyte-Prescott, M. Eskandari Torbaghan and J. Ninić. A GIS based approach for predicting pavement deterioration on the UK road network. IMA International Conference on Modelling in Industrial Maintenance and Reliability - MIMAR2023. 2023.

24. A Gamra, J Ninić, B Ghiassi, A Comprehensive Parametric Study on the Impact of Underground Tunnelling on Neighbouring Structures Using Machine Learning, 4th International Symposium of Machine Learning and Big Data in Geoscience, ISMLG, Cork, Ireland.  2023.

25. MC Duran, W Tizani, J Ninić, F Wang. Machine learning-based fusion of experimental and synthetic data for reliable prediction of steel connection column face displacement. 19th International Conference on Computing in Civil and Building Engineering, 2022. Best presentation award.

26. MC Duran, J Ninić, W Tizani, F Wang, Machine learning-based fusion of experimental and synthetic data for reliable prediction of steel connection stiffness. UKACM 2022 Conference, Nottingham, UK 2022. Best presentation award.

27. J Bush, J Ninić, G Thermou, J Bennetts, S Denton, L Tachtsi, P Hill; Point cloud registration for bridge defect tracking in as-built models; Bridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability, CRC Press, 8, ISBN 9781003322641, 2022.

28. J Bush, J Ninić, G Thermou, L Tachtsi, P Hill, S Denton, J Bennetts, Image registration for bridge defect growth tracking ; Bridge Safety, Maintenance, Management, Life-Cycle, Resilience and Sustainability, CRC Press, 8, ISBN 9781003322641, 2022.

29. M. Huang, H. Zhu, J. Ninić and Q. Zhang, “Study into enhancing interoperability between BIM and geotechnical numerical modelling”, V International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunneling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2021), Bochum, Germany, 2022.

30. A. Gamra, J. Ninić, “Real-time tunneling-induced damage prediction of brittle structures using ANNs integrated with BIM”, V International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunneling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2021), Bochum, Germany, 2022.

31. J. Bush, T. Corradi, J. Ninić, G. Thermou, J. Bennetts “Deep Neural Networks for visual bridge inspections and defect visualisation in Civil Engineering”. 28th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering EG-ICE, Berlin, Germany, 2021.

32. M. Sferza, J. Ninić, D. Chronopoulos, F. Glock and F. Daoud. “Global-local multidisciplinary optimisation of aircrafts”. UKACM 2021 Conference, Loughborough University 2021. Best presentation award. 

33. C. Cheng, J. Ninić and W. Tizani, “Parametric virtual design-based multi-objective optimization for sustainable building design”, 26th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering EG-ICE, Leuven, Belgium, 2019.

34. J. Ninić, H.G. Bui and G. Meschke, “Parametric Design and Isogeometric Analysis of Tunnel Linings within the Building Information Modelling Framework”, 26th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering EG-ICE, Leuven, Belgium, 2019. Best paper award.

35. F. Hegemann, J. Stascheit, J. Ninić and U. Maidl, “Application of Building Information Modeling in a Tunneling Project and the Data Exchange with a Process Controlling Software”, 14th International Conference Under­ground Construction Prague 2019, Prague, Czech Republic, 2019.

36. J. Ninić, Ch. Koch and W. Tizani, “Meta Models for Real-Time Design Assessment Within an Integrated Information and Numerical Modelling Framework”, Advanced Computing Strategies for Engineering, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 10836 . pp. 1-18. ISSN 0302-9743, 2018.

37. J. Ninić and Ch. Koch, “Parametric multi-level tunnel modelling for design support and numerical analysis”, 2017 IV International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunneling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2017), Innsbruck, Austria, pp. 169-176, 2017.

38. H.G. Bui, A Alsahly, J. Ninić and G. Meschke, “BIM-based Model Generation and High Performance Simulation of Soil-Structure Interaction in Mechanized Tunnelling”, 2017 The Fifth International Conference on Parallel, Distributed, Grid and Cloud Computing for Engineering PARENG, Pecs, Hungary, Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, UK, paper 44,  2017.

39. J. Ninić, Ch. Koch and W. Tizani, “Parametric information modelling of mechanised tunnelling projects for multi-level decision support”, 24th International Workshop on Intelligent Computing in Engineering EG-ICE, Nottingham, UK, paper 21, 2017.

40. Alsahly, A. Marwan, A. Vonthron, J. Ninić, M. Koenig, G. Meschke, “From Building Information Modeling to Real time Simulation in Mechanized tunnelling: An integrated approach applied to the Wehrhahn-line Duesseldorf”, 2016 World Tunnel Congress (ITA-AITES WTC 2016), San Francisco, California, 2016.

41. G. Meschke, J. Ninić, S. Freitag, B. Cao, A. Alsahly, V. Gall, “Predictions of soil-structure interactions in mechanized tunnelling and TBM steering support”, Proceedings of 16th international symposium of Macedonian Association of Structural Engineers (MASE 2015), Ohrid, Macedonia, 2015.

42. S. Freitag, B. Cao, J. Ninić, and G. Meschke, “Hybrid RNN-GPOD surrogate model for simulation and monitoring supported TBM steering,” in Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering (CSC2015), (Prague), Civil-Comp Press, 2015.

43. G. Meschke, A. Alsahly, S. Freitag, J. Ninić, V. Gall, and B. Cao, “Simulation based real time prognosis for mechanized tunneling,” in SEE Tunnel: Promoting Tunneling in SEE Region, Proceedings of the World Tunnel Congress and 41st General Assembly (ITAWTC 2015), (Dubrovnik), 2015.

44. S. Freitag, B. T. Cao, J. Ninić, and G. Meschke, “Surrogate modeling for mechanized tunnelling simulations with uncertain data,” in Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Reliable Engineering Computing (REC 2014) (M. Modares, ed.), (Chicago), pp. 44–63, 2014.

45. J. Ninić, C. Koch, S. Freitag, G. Meschke, and M. Koenig, “Simulation- and monitoring-based steering for mechanized tunneling using project data of Wehrhahn-Linie,” in Proceedings of the 11th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM 2014), (Barcelona), 2014.

46. J. Ninić, S. Miro, G. Meschke, D. Hartmann, and T. Schanz, “Meta model-based sensitivity analyses of soil-structure interaction in urban tunneling,” in 14th International Conference of the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (14IACMAG), (Kyoto, Japan), September 2014.

47. Y. Zhan, H. Bui, J. Ninić, S. Mohseni, and G. Meschke, “Numerical modeling of steel fiber reinforced concrete on the meso- and macro-scale,” in Computational Modelling of Concrete Structures (EURO-C 2014), pp. 579–586, CRC Press/Balkema, NL, 2014.

48. V. Founta, J. Ninić, A. J. Whittle, G. Meschke, and J. Stascheit, “Numerical simulation of ground movements due to EPB tunnelling in clay,” in Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunneling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2013), Ruhr University Bochum, pp. 97–108, April 2013.

49. S. Freitag, M. Beer, K. Phoon, J. Stascheit, J. Ninić, B. Cao, and G. Meschke, “Concepts for reliability analyses in mechanised tunnelling – part 1: Theory,” in Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunnelling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2013), (Bochum), pp. 791–799, Aedificatio Publishers, 2013.

50. G. Meschke, S. Freitag, J. Ninić, and B. Cao, “Simulations- und Monitoring-basierte Prozesssteuerung im maschinellen Tunnelbau,” in Ingenieurwissen und Vorschriftenwerk, 17. Dresdner Baustatik-Seminar, pp. 127–149, Institut fuer Statik und Dynamik der Tragwerke, TU Dresden, 2013.

51. J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, and G. Meschke, “Simulation-based steering for mechanized tunnelling using an ANN-PSO-based meta-model,” in The Third International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, p. paper 5, Civil-Comp Press, 2013.

52. J. Stascheit, S. Freitag, M. Beer, K. Phoon, J. Ninić, B. Cao, and G. Meschke, “Concepts for reliability analyses in mechanised tunnelling – part 2: Application,” in Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Computational Methods in Tunnelling and Subsurface Engineering (EURO:TUN 2013), (Bochum), pp. 801–811, Aedificatio Publishers, 2013.

53. G. Meschke, A. Alsahly, J. Ninić, and J. Stascheit, “Parallelized simulations of advancement processes and soil-structure interactions in mechanized tunneling,” in Third International Symposium on Computational Mechanics (ISCM III), (Taipei, Taiwan), December 2011.

54. J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, and G. Meschke, “Numerical simulation of interactions between TBM driven tunnel construction and pile foundations,” in Computer Methods for Geomechanics: Frontiers and New Applications (N. Khalili and M. Oeser, eds.), vol. 1, (Melbourne, Australia), pp. 213–218, IACMAG, May 2011.

55. J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, G. Meschke, and D. Divac, “Numerical simulation of NATM tunnel construction for the Bocac tunnel project - a comparison of 2D and 3D analyses,” in 1st International Congress on Tunnels and Underground Structures in South-East Europe – Using Underground Space, (Dubrovnik, Croatia), pp. 1–10, Croatian Association for Tunnelling and Underground Structures, ITA Croatia, April 2011.

56. J. Ninić, J. Stascheit, and G. Meschke, “Prediction of tunnelling induced settlements using simulation-based artificial neural networks,” in Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Soft Computing Technology in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, (Chania, Greece), p. paper 26, Civil-Comp Press, Stirlingshire, 2011. CD-ROM.

1.       F. Hegemann, J. Ninić, G. Meschke, J. Stascheit and U. Maidl, 2018. Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Building Information Modelling in der Planungs- und Bauphase im maschinellen Schildvortrieb. In: In Taschenbuch für den Tunnelbau 2019, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geotechnik e.V. (Ed.). doi:10.1002/9783433609736.ch5

2.       G. Meschke, J. Ninić and S.A. Mohseni Embedded finite element beam formulation for the modeling of pile-soil and fiber-matrix interactions. In M. Petronijevic, B. Stevanovic, and M. Rakocevic, editors, Contemporary Problems of Theory of Structures. University of Montenegro, 2016.

3.       J. Ninić, Computational strategies for predictions of the soil-structure interaction during mechanized tunneling. PhD thesis, Institute for Structural Mechanics, Ruhr University Bochum, 2015.

4.       G. Meschke, “Numerische Simulation im Tunnelbau,” in Beton-Kalender 2014: Unterirdisches Bauen, Grundbau, Eurocode 7 (K. Bergmeister, F. Fingerloos, and J.-D. Woerner, eds.), vol. 1, ch. VII, pp. 171–232, Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 2014. unter Mitarbeit von A. Alsahly, T.S. Dang, S. Freitag, V.E. Gall, J. Ninić, J. Stascheit und M. Zhou.

5.       J. Ninić, „SATBIM Technical Report“, 2019. https://github.com/satbim/satbim/blob/master/doc/report/satbim_public.pdf