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Engr. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Raza Mehdi
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Engr. Salman Hameed Siddiqui
Senior Lecturer -
Engr. Ammad Ali
Lecturer -
Engr. Aqib Munir
Lecturer -
Engr. Syeda Wafa Zehra Abidi
Lecturer -
Ms. Aqsa Nisar
Lecturer -
Mr. Dhanik Vikrant
Lecturer -
Mr. Saeed Ahmed
Lecturer
Engr. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Raza Mehdi
Professor
Engr. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Raza Mehdi is an engineer by profession with over 37 years of varied international experience of industry and academia. He retired after rendering a meritorious service as Professor and the Founding Principal of Thar Institute from the NED University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan.
Engr. Mehdi‘s experience is spread over the domains of Engineering and Academic Administration, Consultancy, Teaching/trainings and Research in USA, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dr. Mehdi possesses a Bachelors’ degree in Civil Engineering , Masters’ in ‘Transportation & Urban Systems’ from the University of Maryland, USA and Doctoral degree in Environmental Sciences . Later, was awarded a Post Doc fellowship in the field of ‘Geospatial Applications’ ,accomplished at the University of West Georgia, USA . Prof. Mehdi’s interests include the linkages amongst urban transport, environment, and health variables with modeling application of remote sensing and GIS techniques. Dr. Mehdi worked on infrastructure, environmental and transportation consultancy projects . He had been an independent consultant with the World Bank and UNDP. He has authored and published several papers in impact factor journals of international repute .
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3783-3456
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mohammed-Mehdi-2/research
He has been a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001. He has travelled extensively and provided services as Advisor and Consultant for companies, has organized and participated at several professional, international meetings and has been member of international professional associations such as ASCE, ITE, AAG, ASPRS, GRSS and IEEE.
Engr. Salman Hameed Siddiqui
Senior Lecturer
• MSc. Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology
• BSc. Civil Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology
Highlights:
• 37 years of teaching experience
• Organized and attended more than 30 seminars conferences and workshops
• Completed training on Application of Computer in Civil Engineering Drawing at University Of Southampton UK
Selected Publications:
• Aspects of behaviour of CFRP reinforced concrete beams in bending, Construction and Building Materils, 2008
• Fire Resistance of carbon FRP reinforced concrete beams, Magazine of Concrete Research, 2007
• Experimental testing of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars, Journal of Composite Materials, 2007
• Analytical Modelling of concrete beams reinforced with carbon FRP bars, Journal of Composite Materials, 2007
• The use of CFRP bars as reinforcing material Part 1: Experimental study, Proceedings of Eighth International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, 2006
Contact Information:
Email: shsiddiqi@dsu.edu.pk
Engr. Ammad Ali
Lecturer
• MSc. Civil, Architectural and Environmental Systems Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea.
• BSc. Civil Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology.
Highlights:
• National and international teaching experience.
• Organized and attended international seminars, conferences and workshops.
• Gulf experienced civil engineer and supervisor.
• US and UK Health and Safety certification.
Research area and interests : Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning in Seismic Design and retrofitting of structures.
Selected Publications:
• Optimum distribution energy dissipation devices using neural network and fuzzy
inference system, 2021
• A machine learning procedure for seismic qualitative assessment and design of structures considering safety and serviceability, 2022
• Fragility-based framework for optimal damper placement in low-rise moment-frame buildings using machine learning and genetic algorithm, 2022
Contact Information:
Email: ammad.ali@dsu.edu.pk
Engr. Aqib Munir
Lecturer
- Eng Structural Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
- E Civil Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
Projects:
- Impact of Cement Replacement by Sawdust Ash on Workability and Compressive Strength of Concrete
- Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete
Highlights:
- Teaching experience in University of Sialkot
- Good Command on Plaxis
- Attended Several Seminars and workshops
Research Areas and Interest:
Recycled coarse aggregates
Concrete Technology
Sustainable building materials
Soil Stabilization
Publications
- Impact of Cement Replacement by Sawdust Ash on Compressive Strength of Concrete, 2020.
- Effect of Bio-Medical Waste on Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders, 2020
Email: aqib.munir@dsu.edu.pk
Ph. +923082430442
Engr. Syeda Wafa Zehra Abidi
Lecturer
M.E. Civil-Transportation Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology,2017
B.E. Civil Engineering NED University of Engineering and Technology,2011
Highlights:
- Several years of teaching experience in different universities.
- Attended and conducted various seminars, conferences, and workshops.
- Good Command on various software like, ERDAS Imagine & Civil 3-D.
Projects:
- Multilane highway design following the specifications outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM).
- Traffic simulation to guide the development of traffic signal designs.
- Sustainable approaches in utilizing pavement materials, including the use of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
Research Interest and area:
- Pavement materials and sustainability.
- Fiber Reinforced bituminous pavements.
- Research on high RAP asphalt mixtures, effects, failures, rejuvenators, and fibers.
Contact Information:
syeda.wafa@dsu.edu.pk
Ms. Aqsa Nisar
Lecturer
Msc. Environmentally Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad
Bsc. Civil Engineering, Pakistan Institute of Science and Technology, Multan
Research Area and Interests:
Sustainable Construction, Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials, Recycling Waste for Civil Engineering Projects, Sustainable Subgrade Stabilization, Application Of artificial neural networks for study of properties of materials and their correlation.
Selected Publications:
- “Compaction performance analysis of alum sludge waste modified soil.” Construction and Building Materials 230 (2020)
- “Performance evaluation of sustainable soil stabilization process using waste materials.” Processes 7.6 (2019)
- “Performance evaluation of modified bitumen using EPS beads for green and sustainable development of polymer-based asphalt mixtures.” Proceedings. Vol. 69. No. 1. MDPI, (2020).
- “Marshall stability and flow analysis of asphalt concrete under progressive temperature conditions: An application of advance decision-making approach.” Construction and Building Materials 262 (2020)
- “Drinking-Water Quality Assessment: Case Study of Sadiqabad City.”
Contact Information
aqsanisar@dsu.edu.pk
Mr. Dhanik Vikrant
Lecturer
- Eng Water Resource Engineering, NED University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Pakistan.
- E Civil Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
Projects:
- Sediment modelling of Winder Dam (in Process)
- Mechanical properties of concrete by replacement of fine aggregate with desert sand
- Combine Effect of Fly Ash and Aggregate Size on Flexural Strength of Reinforced Concrete
- Direct Shear and Consolidation Behavior of Cement-Treated Soil for Canal Embankments
Highlights:
- Four Years of teaching experience in Private Universities
- Experience of Supervision of Undergraduate Final year Design Projects
- Attended Several Seminars and workshops
- Best researcher award by ORIC MUET
Research Areas and Interest:
Hydrologic Modeling for effective watershed
Climate Change impacts on water resources
Concrete technology, Sustainable and Green Building Material
Selected Publication:
- Mechanical properties of concrete by replacement of fine aggregate with desert sand, 2023
Email: dhanik.vikrant@dsu.edu.pk
Ph. +923070322629
Mr. Saeed Ahmed
Lecturer
- Eng Geotechnical Engineering, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Pakistan
- E Civil Engineering, Mehran University of Engineering, and Technology, SZAB Khairpur Mirs, Pakistan
Projects:
- Experimental Studies On The Properties Of Recycled Fine Aggregates
- Ground Deformation Mechanism Due To Deep Excavation In Sand
- Finite Element Analysis on Sand (Abaqus)
- Experimental Studies On Self Curing Concrete using Polyethylenegcycol
Highlights:
- National teaching experience in Private Universities
- Experience of Supervision of Undergraduate Final year Design Projects
- Attended Several Seminars and workshops
Research Areas and Interest:
Soil-Water Interaction
Finite Element Analysis
Geotechnical Investigation of soil
Unsaturated soil mechanics
Email: engr.Saeed@dsu.edu.pk
Ph: +923113651462